Cabletron Systems 6H122-08, User Manual

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6H122-08 User’s Guide 5-1
CHAPTER 5
LOCAL MANAGEMENT
This chapter explains how to set up a management terminal to access
6H122-08 Local Management. It also explains how to use the Local
Management screens and commands.
5.1 OVERVIEW
Local Management for the 6H122-08 consists of a series of management
screens that allow the management of the module, the attached segments
and the 6C105 chassis. The management screens allow the user to
perform the following tasks:
• Manage any interface module in the chassis via a connection to a
single interface module.
• Assign IP addresses and subnet masks to the 6H122-08 module, and
the 6C105 chassis.
• Control access to the 6H122-08 module and the 6C105 chassis by
establishing community names.
• Download a new image of operating software.
• Designate which Network Management Workstations receive SNMP
traps from the 6H122-08 module, and the 6C105 chassis.
• Monitor the environmental status of the 6C105 chassis.
• View switch, interface, and RMON statistics.
• Assign ports to operate in standard or full duplex mode.
• Enable trunking of ports to perform load sharing.
• Configure the Fast Ethernet Interface Modules of the 6H122-08.
There are three ways to access Local Management:
• Locally using a VT type terminal connected to the COM port of the
6H122-08.
• Remotely using a VT type terminal connected through a modem.
• In-band through a Telnet connection.