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OPTICAL SYSTEMS DESIGN
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OSD2600 OPERATOR MANUAL
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4 SWITCH MANAGEMENT
This chapter explains the methods that can be used to configure management access to the switch. It
describes the types of management applications and the communication and management protocols that
deliver data between your management device (workstation or personal computer) and the system. It
also contains information about port connection options.
This chapter covers the following topics:
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Management Access Overview
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Key Concepts
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Key Guidelines for Implementation
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Web Management Access
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Administration Console Access
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SNMP Access
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Standards, Protocols, and Related Reading
4.1 MANAGEMENT ACCESS OVERVIEW
The switch gives you the flexibility to access and manage the switch using any or all of the following
methods.
The web browser interface and administration console (CLI) support are embedded in the switch
software and are available for immediate use.
4.2 ADMINISTRATION CONSOLE (CLI)
The administration console is an internal, character-oriented, Command Line Interface (CLI) for
performing system administration such as displaying statistics or changing option settings.
Using this method, you can view the administration console from a terminal, personal computer, Apple
Macintosh, or workstation connected to the switch’s console port.
4.2.1
DIRECT ACCESS
Direct access to the administration console is achieved by directly connecting a terminal or a PC
equipped with a terminal-emulation program (such as HyperTerminal) to the switch console port.
When using the management method, configure the terminal-emulation program to use the following
parameters (you can change these settings after login):
[Default parameters]
• 115,200bps
• 8 data bits
• No parity
• 1 stop bit
This management method is often preferred because you can remain connected and monitor the system
during system reboots. Also, certain error messages are sent to the serial port, regardless of the
interface through which the associated action was initiated. A Macintosh or PC attachment can use any
terminal-emulation program for connecting to the terminal serial port. A workstation attachment under
UNIX can use an emulator such as TIP.