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OGGING IN THROUGH
NMS
Introduction
You can also log into a switch through an NMS (network management station), and
then configure and manage the switch through the agent module on the switch.
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The agent here refers to the software running on network devices (switches) and
as the server.
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SNMP (simple network management protocol) is applied between the NMS and
the agent.
To log into a switch through an NMS, you need to perform related configuration on
both the NMS and the switch.
Connection
Establishment Using
NMS
Figure 15 Network diagram for logging in through an NMS
Table 23 Requirements for logging into a switch through an NMS
Item Requirement
Switch The management VLAN of the switch is configured. The route between the
NMS and the switch is available. (Refer to the Management VLAN
Configuration module for more.)
The basic SNMP functions are configured. (Refer to the SNMP module for
more.)
NMS The NMS is properly configured. (Refer to the user manual of your NMS for
more.)
Switch
PC
HTTP Connection
Switch
PC
HTTP Connection