SMC Networks TigerSwitch 10 SMC6724L3, Installation Manual

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Management Options
This switch contains a comprehensive array of LEDs for “at-a-glance”
monitoring of network and port status. It also includes a management
agent that allows you to configure or monitor the switch using its
embedded management software, or via SNMP applications. To manage
the switch, you can make a direct connection to the RS-232 console port
(out-of-band), or you can manage the switch through a network
connection (in-band) using Telnet, the on-board Web agent, or
Windows-based network management software.
The management agent provides a wide range of advanced
performance-enhancing features. Port-based VLANs provide traffic
security and efficient use of network bandwidth. QoS priority queueing
ensures the minimum delay for moving real-time multimedia data through
the switch. Flow control eliminates the loss of packets due to bottlenecks
caused by port saturation. Port security is provided to filter unwanted
traffic from the switch.
For a detailed description of the switch’s advanced features, refer to the
Management Guide.