Network and device management
A full console interface, accessible
using either a Telnet interface or the
serial port (VT-100 or VT-100 emulator) on
the front panel, can be used to configure
and monitor the IBM 8270. Alternatively,
the IBM 8270 contains a management
agent that allows you to monitor and
control its operation from SNMP applica-
tions. IBM’s suite of network manage-
ment applications, such as the
I
BM
Nways Workgroup Manager for Windows
NT
and the
IBM Nways Manager for AIX
,
allow you to manage your IBM 8270
using a rich set of graphical interfaces
from a central location.
Further, when and if new functions or
problem fixes become available, the IBM
8270 can be easily upgraded with new
operational code. These software
updates will be made available via the
World Wide Web, allowing you to conve-
niently upgrade the operation of your
IBM 8270.
With the IBM 8270’s TokenProbe support,
you can designate one of the Token-Ring
ports to mirror the traffic on another
Token-Ring port. This allows you to tune
or troubleshoot any of the Token-Ring
ports on your switch using an external
protocol analyzer. The IBM 8270 SNMP
agent also includes remote monitoring
(RMON) support that allows you to
monitor network conditions on all LAN
segments attached to your 8270
simultaneously and to report this
information to an RMON application
using industry-standard protocols.
What you get
A minimum IBM 8270 Model 600
configuration consists of an IBM 8270
Model 600 and at least one Token-Ring
Universal Feature Card, each ordered
separately. When you order an IBM 8270
Model 600, you get:
• IBM 8270 Model 600 switch (which
includes an 8270-600 processor and
power supply)
• Rack mounting brackets
• Cable management bracket
• Installation Guide and Service
Information Card
• Safety Manual
• Publications CD-ROM (which includes
softcopy of the
IBM 8270 Planning,
Configuration, and Operation Guide)
• Power cord (US and Canada only)
A minimum IBM 8270 Model 800
configuration consists of the following
components, each of which must be
ordered separately:
• An IBM 8270 Model 800 Chassis kit
• An IBM 8270 Model 800 Processor Card
• At least one Token-Ring Universal
Feature Card
When you order an IBM 8270 Model 800
Chassis kit, you get:
• IBM 8270 Model 800 chassis (including
an 8270-800 power supply)
• Rack mounting brackets
• Cable management bracket
• Installation Guide and Service
Information Card
• Safety Manual
• Power cord
When you order an IBM 8270 Model 800
Processor Card, you get:
• An IBM 8270 Model 800 Processor Card
• Publications CD-ROM (which includes
softcopy of the
IBM 8270 Planning,
Configuration, and Operation Guide)
For 8270 Model 800 configurations, you
can also order an optional redundant
power supply.
Cables for each of the ports on the 8270
are required but are not included with
the switch. When operating as a Token-
Ring switch the 8270 uses the following
types of cabling:
• Category 3, 4 or 5, 100-ohm, UTP cables
with RJ-45 connectors wired to support
Token Ring
• 150-ohm, STP cables with shielded
RJ-45 connectors wired to support
Token Ring
• Any current Token-Ring lobe cabling
support for all types of connectors
• EIA 232-C cable with a DB-9 connector
for connection to the management port
• Multimode or single-mode optical fiber
with SC or ST connectors for fiber ATM or
Token-Ring ports
