Cabletron Systems Lancast Media Converter 7000 - Manual (Page 7)

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Contents
Chapter 1 Introduction
Using the SmartSwitch 7000 UserÕs Guide................................................................ 1-3
Related Manuals............................................................................................................ 1-4
Software Conventions .................................................................................................. 1-4
Common Window Fields...................................................................................... 1-4
Using the Mouse .................................................................................................... 1-6
Using Window Buttons......................................................................................... 1-7
Getting Help .................................................................................................................. 1-7
Using On-line Help................................................................................................ 1-7
Getting Help from the Cabletron Systems Global Call Center ....................... 1-8
SmartSwitch 7000 Firmware........................................................................................ 1-8
Chapter 2 The SmartSwitch 7000
Chassis View
Viewing Chassis Information ...................................................................................... 2-2
Front Panel Information........................................................................................ 2-4
Menu Structure....................................................................................................... 2-5
Port Status Displays............................................................................................. 2-10
Selecting a Port Status View........................................................................ 2-10
Port Status Color Codes............................................................................... 2-12
The Chassis Manager Window .......................................................................... 2-12
Viewing Hardware Types ................................................................................... 2-13
Device Type ................................................................................................... 2-14
Module Type.................................................................................................. 2-14
Viewing I/F Summary Information.................................................................. 2-15
Interface Performance Statistics/Bar Graphs ........................................... 2-16
Viewing Interface Detail .............................................................................. 2-18
Making Sense of Detail Statistics......................................................... 2-20
Viewing FDDI Statistics ...................................................................................... 2-20
Setting the FDDI Statistics Polling Interval .............................................. 2-21
Using the Find Source Address Feature ........................................................... 2-22
Managing the Hub ...................................................................................................... 2-23
ConÞguring Ports ................................................................................................ 2-23
ConÞguring Ethernet and FDDI Ports....................................................... 2-23
ConÞguring Fast Ethernet Ports................................................................. 2-24
Setting the Desired Operational Mode............................................... 2-27
ConÞguring the COM Ports ........................................................................ 2-29
Setting the Device Date and Time ..................................................................... 2-31
Enabling and Disabling Ports ............................................................................ 2-32