Magnum 6K32F/FR/FC/FRC Managed Switch Installation and User Guide (05/08)
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When the Magnum 6K32F Series Switch detects that its free buffer queue
space is low, the Switch sends industry standard (full-duplex only) PAUSE packets ou
the devices sending packets to cause “flow control”. This tells the sending devices
temporarily stop sending traffic, which allows a traffic catch-up to occur wit
t to
to
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dropping
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by forcing a collision signal on all receiving half-duplex ports to stop incoming
affic.
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packets. Then, normal packet buffering and processing resumes.
Another feature implemented in Magnum 6K32F Series Switches is a collis
based flow-control mechanism (when operating half-duplex only). When the Switch
detects that its free buffer queue space is low, the Switch prevents more frames from
entering
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Managed Network Software (MNS-6K) for Magnum 6K32F Series
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Magnum 6K32F Series Switches come with licensed MNS-6K Firmware (Rel
4.0), which allows the configuration of the Magnum 6Ks as a Managed Switch and other
Software enabled features. For additional information about MNS-6K, see the Magn
6K-Series MNS
Software User guide
in pdf format, a separate document normally
m.com/
accessed via your web-browser, at
ftp://ftp.garrettco
or FTP cl
p.GarrettCom.com
ient program by
ft
using
ntation and latest information on
GarrettCom proprietary
user : m6kuser
password : m6kuser
All MNS-6K software information, including new releases and upgrades related to MNS-
6K software,
can be accessed and download from GarrettCom’s FTP site.
Alternatively, for docume
MIBs
for SNMP
visit
www.GarrettCom.com/techsupport/index.htm#software
and look for Magnum
MNS-6K info..
Magnum MNS-6K Operator Training
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This interactive training software
gives the basic and advanced information about the Magnum MNS-6K management
software and is a useful tool for a first time user.
For further information, please email:
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For
upgrading the Magnum 6K32F Series Switch
to its la
Magnum 6K-Firmware, follow the steps and instruction provided on -
http://www.garrettcom.com/techsupport/software/upgrade_mns6k.pdf
