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Configuration Menu
Page 3-7
Table 3-2 Configuration Menu Options
Most of the configuration options are described in detail in the rest of this
chapter. The more advanced options are discussed in Chapter 4, “Advanced
Management.”
Bootstrap Configuration Allows you to change boot bank and method for loading switch
software, or change downloading parameters. See page 3-12.
SNMP Configuration Displays and allows you to change the SNMP (Simple Network
Management Protocol) parameters of the IntraCore 6524 such as
read/write community strings. See page 3-16.
Port Configuration Allows you to configure manually each of the switch’s ports for
speed, connection, link mode, and auto-negotiation. Also displays
overall port status. See page 3-20.
Spanning Tree Configu-
ration Displays and allows you to change Spanning Tree parameters, to
make sure you prevent loops in network paths. See page 4-1.
Unicast Forwarding
Database Configuration Allows you to display the forwarding database, search the database
for MAC or IP addresses, or set the age-out time for MAC
addresses. See page 3-30.
Security Management Allows you to use various features such as Duplicate IP traps, for
port security. See page 4-9.
VLAN Management Allows you to set up virtual networks. See page 4-18.
IP Multicast Traffic
Management Allows you to set up group transmission. See page 4-37.
Port Mirroring
Configuration Allows you to set a mirror port so that you can connect a traffic
analyzer to the switch and monitor traffic on the mirrored port.
See page 3-34.
File Downloading Con-
figuration Allows you to download an image file for the purpose of upgrad-
ing the IntraCore 6524 software. See page 3-37.
System Reset Options Allows you to reset the switch by a “warm” reboot, or arrange for
an automatic reset up to 24 hours in advance. See page 3-43.
System Log Allows you to view a record of any major system events or errors
that have occurred on the IntraCore 6524. See page 3-45
User Interface Configu-
ration Allows you to set the idle time-out period and password for console
and telnet access, and enable or disable HTTP access. See page 3-46.
Return to Previous Menu Allows you to exit the Configuration Menu and return to the
Main Menu.
Menu Item (Cont.) Description (Cont.)