BayStack 410 and 450 Switches Data Sheet
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Enhanced Port Mirroring
Port mirroring enables detailed RMON 1
and RMON 2 analysis of switched traffic
using the Nortel Networks StackProbe* or
other external LAN analyzers connected
to any port in the stack. Port mirroring
copies packets flowing through a specified
port and sends the replicated data to the
probe for in-depth analysis of switched
traffic patterns to trouble-shoot problems
and optimize network configurations.
Recovery Configuration
File Support
The configuration file feature allows for
storing of switch or stack configuration
parameters on a TFTP server.
Configuration parameters can be retrieved
automatically to configure a replacement
switch or stack with the same configuration.
For new installations or when a switch
has failed, this feature saves time in
reconfiguring another switch or stack.
RJ-45 Connectors
Wired for MDI-X
All 10/100 autosense Ethernet port
connectors are wired for MDI-X
connections to other devices. Inexpensive
straight-through unshielded twisted
pair (UTP) cables can be used to
provide switch connections to servers,
desktops, and internetworking devices.
Supports Spanning
Tree Protocol
BayStack 410 and 450 Switches include
built-in support for Spanning Tree
Protocol (IEEE 802.1D), which detects
and eliminates logical loops in the network.
When multiple paths exist, the switch
will automatically place some ports on
standby to form a network with the most
efficient traffic pathways, avoiding the
continual looping of frames.
Fully Integrated into
Optivity Network
Management Software
BayStack 410 and 450 Switches feature
built-in support for Optivity network
management software, enabling complete
Simple Network Management Protocol
(SNMP) and RMON monitoring and
control. Network administrators can
manage their entire network, including all
hubs, switches, and routers, from a single
management station, dramatically reducing
the network total cost of ownership.
Easy-to-Use GUI Management
BayStack 410/450 Switches can be
configured and managed by using the
Device Manager Software. Also, VLAN
Manager software may be used for
configuring and managing VLANs
consisting of BayStack 410/450 and
Accelar Switches. Both software can be
downloaded free from the web site.
BayStack 410/450 Switches may also
be managed by using Optivity NMS
and NCS software.
In addition to above choices, an easy-to-use
menu-driven interface can be accessed
via console or Telnet for complete
configuration and management for
the BayStack 410 or 450 Switch.
Other Advanced
Management Features
• Adjustable rate limits protect the LAN
against broadcast or multicast storms
that can severely limit performance.
• BootP and TFTP support allows
centralized switch IP address assignment,
software upgrades, and SNMP agent
updates over the network.
• The RADIUS-based security feature
uses the RADIUS (Remote
Authentication Dial-In User Services)
protocol to authenticate local console
and TELNET logins.
• The Autotopology feature allows
network topology mapping of other
switches in the network.
BaySecure Secure LAN Access
BaySecure* allows authentication of
all access, not only to the switches for
management and configuration, but
access to the infrastructure through these
switches. Integrated with DHCP and
other IP services from Nortel Networks,
this software feature limits access to the
network to authorized and trusted users
with full tracking of network connections.
Concurrent RMON
on Every Port
This enables standards-based RMON
managers and Optivity applications
to manage the network, as well as the
device, with four groups of RMON
(Alarms, Events, History, and Statistics)
on every port.
