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Transparent mode, Transparent mode setup screen – IMC Networks iMcV-Giga-FiberLinX-II User Manual

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NOTE

Default mode is the factory default and is provided as a starting point from which
to configure the iMcV-Giga-FiberLinX-II modules. This mode does not provide full
management isolation and is not recommended for normal use.

This section describes the Telnet/serial port screens and fields available for configuring
the iMcV-Giga-FiberLinX-II modes.

The iMcV-Giga-FiberLinX-II modes are configured using the config command from
the Device-Specific Options screen. This opens the Transparent Mode screen or the
VLAN Mode screen depending on the current configuration.

Transparent Mode

The Transparent Mode screen is displayed when the iMcV-Giga-FiberLinX-II module
is configured in Default mode or Transparent mode.

Transparent Mode – with either (not both) Data and Optics Mgmt DIP switches
set to on, all traffic passes between Optics and Data ports EXCEPT what has
been defined as the Management Domain. The Management Domain can either be

efined as untagged traffic or traffic with a specified VLAN ID.

d

In Transparent Mode with BOTH Optics and Data Mgmt DIP switches set to off,

ll traffic passes between the Optics and Data ports.

a

efault Mode – the unit passes only Untagged Packets.

D

he unit is currently

in Default Mode

.

T

Enter Y for Transparent Mode, N for no Transparent Mode or to
move to other options [ Y ]

Transparent Mode Setup Screen

After entering Y in the Transparent Mode screen, the Transparent Mode Setup screen
displays:

Transparent Mode – with either (not both) Data and Optics Mgmt DIP switches
set to on, all traffic passes between Optics and Data port EXCEPT what has
been defined as the Management Domain. The Management Domain can either be

efined as untagged traffic or traffic with a specified VLAN ID.

d

efault Mode – the unit passes only Untagged Packets.

D

he unit is currently in

Default Mode

.

T

Enter Y for Transparent Mode, N for no Transparent Mode or to move to

ther options [Y]

o

The mode has changed, a reboot is necessary after all changes have been
completed. Enter S or F3 to exit with saving, Q or F4 to exit without saving.

ou may press any other key to proceed to the VLAN screen.

Y

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,

Note: If the units are configured in a Host/Remote configuration

nt is an option. Standalone units do support

enabling Transpare
Transparent mode.
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In this screen you can set the Extra Tag Mode.