Chapter 1:
Introduction
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ESX-1320/ESX-1380 Installation Guide
Management
The ESX can be managed using Local Management (LM) tools or remote
SNMP management stations. Out-of-band Local Management is provided
through RS232 COM ports on the front panel using a standard VT220 or
VT320 terminal or emulator. In-band remote management is possible
through any SNMP compliant Network Management System (NMS).
Traditional Switching
The ESX provides Traditional Switching or future S
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Switching Virtual Network Services between all of the front panel
interfaces as well as the high-speed uplink BRIM interface. This allows
for future migration to Virtual Network technologies without requiring the
replacement of existing infrastructure purchases.
IEEE 802.3 Compatibility
The ESX provides IEEE 802.1d Spanning Tree Algorithm (STA) support
to enhance the overall reliability of the network and protect against “loop”
conditions. The ESX supports a wide variety of industry standard MIBs
including RFC 1213 (MIB II), RFC 1757 (RMON), and RFC 1493
(Bridge MIB). A full suite of Cabletron Systems Enterprise MIBs provide
a wide array of statistical information to enhance troubleshooting.
LANVIEW Diagnostic LEDs
The LANVIEW diagnostic and status monitoring LEDs serve as an
important troubleshooting aid by providing an easy way to observe the
status of individual ports and overall network operations. Chapter 4
provides details about the ESX LANVIEW LEDs.
LCD Display
The front panel LCD Display provides information on power-up
diagnostics, hardware and firmware revision levels, IP address, serial
number, and alarms. This allows non-technical personnel to provide
network technicians with basic information critical to the troubleshooting
process through simple push-button operation. Chapter 4 provides details
about the LCD Display.
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DOCUMENT CONVENTIONS
The following conventions are used throughout this document:
