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CHAPTER 1
INTRODUCTION
Welcome to the Cabletron Systems ESXMIM/ESXMIM-F2 Ethernet
Switch Module Local Management Guide . This manual explains how
to access and use Cabletron Systems Local Management for the
ESXMIM products. Local Management provides monitoring and control
capabilities for either ESXMIM model and its attached segments.
1.1 USING THIS MANUAL
A general working knowledge of basic network operations and an
understanding of management applications is helpful prior to using
Cabletron Systems Local Management.
This manual describes how to
• access the Local Management application,
• identify and operate the types of fields used by Local Management,
• navigate through Local Management fields and menus,
• use Local Management screens to perform management operations.
1.1.1 Manual Organization
The following summarizes the organization of this manual.
Chapter 1, Introduction , outlines the contents of this manual, provides an
overview of Local Management, and explains how to use the management
screens.
Chapter 2, Local Management Requirements , describes the setup
requirements for accessing Local Management. It also explains how to
configure a management terminal and connect it to the ESXMIM.
Chapter 3, Accessing Local Management , describes how to access the
Main Menu screen and navigate the Local Management screens.
Chapter 4, The System Level Screen , describes how to use the System
Level screen, its functions, and operations.