3Com SuperStack II Switch 9300, Getting Started Manual

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Terminal Connection
Direct access through the Console port is often
preferred because it allows you to monitor the system
during system boots. A Macintosh or PC attachment
can use any terminal emulation program for
connecting to the Console port. A workstation
attachment under UNIX can use the emulator TIP. For
more details, see the documentation that is shipped
with your terminal emulation program.
Modem Connection
You can manage the Administration Console using a
modem by establishing a connection between your
current Console session and the Console port. When
you configure the external modem from the
Administration Console menu system, the Console
appears to be directly connected to the external
modem. See the
Command Reference Guide and the
Implementation Guide for more information.
Use the Console port for either a terminal connection
or a modem connection.
IP Management Interface
An IP management interface is the connection
between the Switch 9300 system and a subnetwork.
You can use the IP interface to manage the system in
two ways:
■
In-band — Through a Gigabit Ethernet port
You can use this port for switching and managing
the system simultaneously.
This method decreases the total bandwidth available
on the port for switching.
■
Out-of-band — Through the 10BASE-TX port that
is located to the left of the Console port.
You can use this port to manage the system. You
cannot use it for switching. Managing your system
out-of-band conserves all available bandwidth for
the Gigabit Ethernet ports.
With an IP interface, you can use the rlogin or telnet
commands to access the Administration Console
using TCP/IP from a host computer; or to manage the
system with an external management application; or
to manage the system with the Web Management
embedded software through an Internet browser.