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Managed Modules
To manage one or more IE-iMcV-MediaLinX TX/SFP Modules, an SNMP agent must
be present in the chassis: The iMediaChassis series requires an SNMP Management
Module. To configure Managed Modules, install the module first, and then configure
using the management software. Module Details will provide information such as
serial number, date code and part number as well as product-specific features.
Configuration Control
Some iMcV-Modules offer Configuration Control; labels on the front faceplate are
identified as such. Configuration Control has been implemented to assist the end user
by retaining the latest configuration regardless of how that configuration was
implemented (via DIP Switch settings or SNMP).
Historically, SNMP would override DIP Switch settings. If changes are made via DIP
Switch settings, then hardware settings determine the configuration of the board. If
changes are made to the module via iView
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, the SNMP settings determine the
configuration of the board.
Utilizing Configuration Control, the end user has three conditions under which the
configuration of the iMcV-Module may be impacted:
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Installing an
IE-iMcV-MediaLinX TX/SFP
into a chassis already loaded with iMcV-
Modules or replacing an
IE-iMcV-MediaLinX TX/SFP
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The iMcV-Module will transfer its saved configurations. The
IE-iMcV-
MediaLinX TX/SFP
will not override the module’s configuration.
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Replacing the same type of iMcV-Module
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If the DIP Switch settings are the same as the settings on the removed iMcV-
Module, the IE-iMcV-MediaLinX TX/SFP determines the configuration
settings.
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If the DIP Switch settings are different, then the configuration of the module
is determined by the DIP Switch settings. (The settings are forwarded to the
IE-iMcV-MediaLinX TX/SFP and the value is saved.)
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Installing a new model of iMcV-Module
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If another type of module is installed into the same slot in a chassis, the IE-
iMcV-MediaLinX TX/SFP clears the memory of the previous configuration
for that slot; the settings of a new module are adopted and stored in the IE-
iMcV-MediaLinX TX/SFP.
