Cabletron Systems 6E122-26, User Manual

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6E12X-26 and 6E13X-25 Overview
6E122-26, 6E132-25, 6E123-26 and 6E133-25 User’s Guide 1-5
1.3.3 SmartTrunk
SmartTrunk, also referred to as SmartTrunking, is Cabletron Systems’
terminology for load balancing or load sharing. SmartTrunk technology
provides an easy-to-implement mechanism to group, or aggregate,
multiple links of any technology together to scale the backbone
bandwidth beyond the limitations of a single link. All links are
user-configurable so administrators can scale the backbone bandwidth by
adding SmartTrunk links. The SmartTrunk benefits are as follows:
• All purchased bandwidth is used.
• Distributed, resilient links increase reliability and performance.
• Multiple technologies are supported within a single trunk for
maximum flexibility.
For more information about SmartTrunk, refer to the Cabletron Systems
SmartTrunk User’s Guide .
1.3.4 Management
Management of the 6E12X-26 and 6E13X-25 is accomplished using
Local Management tools or remote SNMP management stations. Local
Management is accessible through the RS232 COM port on the front
panel using a local VT100 terminal, or a remote VT100 terminal via a
modem connection, and in-band via a Telnet connection. In-band remote
management is possible through any SNMP compliant Network
Management Software.
1.3.5 Switching Options
The 6E12X-26 and 6E13X-25 provide 802.1D switching, 802.1Q
switching, or SecureFast Switching Virtual Network Services between all
of the front panel interfaces including Fast Ethernet Interface Modules
and High Speed Interface Modules (HSIMs).
SecureFast switching and 802.1Q switching allow for future migration to
Virtual Network technologies without requiring the replacement of
existing equipment.