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Figure 11- 2. SIM Settings window (enabled)
The following parameters can be set:
Parameters Description
SIM State Use the pull down menu to either enable or disable the SIM state on the Switch. Dis-
abled will render all SIM functions on the Switch inoperable.
Role State Use the pull down menu to change the SIM role of the Switch. The two choices are:
•
Candidate - A Candidate Switch (CaS) is not the member of a SIM group
but is connected to a Commander Switch. This is the default setting for the
SIM role.
•
Commander - Choosing this parameter will make the Switch a Commander
Switch (CS). The user may join other switches to this Switch, over Ethernet,
to be part of its SIM group. Choosing this option will also enable the Switch
to be configured for SIM.
Discovery Interval
The user may set the discovery protocol interval, in seconds that the Switch will send
out discovery packets. Returning information to a Commander Switch will include
information about other switches connected to it. (Ex. MS, CaS). The user may set the
Discovery Interval from 30 to 90 seconds.
Holdtime This parameter may be set for the time, in seconds the Switch will hold information
sent to it from other switches, utilizing the
Discovery Interval . The user may set the
hold time from 100 to 255 seconds.
Click Apply to implement the settings changed.
After enabling the Switch to be a Commander Switch (CS), the Single IP Management folder will then contain three
added links to aid the user in configuring SIM through the web, including Topology , Firmware Upgrade and
Configuration Backup/Restore .