Cabletron Systems 2000 - Manual (Page 5)

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Contents
Chapter 1 Introduction
Using the SmartSwitch 2000 UserÕs Guide................................................................ 1-5
Related Manuals............................................................................................................ 1-6
Software Conventions .................................................................................................. 1-7
Using the Mouse .................................................................................................... 1-7
Common SmartSwitch 2000 Window Fields ..................................................... 1-8
Using Window Buttons....................................................................................... 1-10
Getting Help ................................................................................................................ 1-10
Using On-line Help.............................................................................................. 1-10
Accessing On-line Documentation.................................................................... 1-11
Getting Help from the Cabletron Systems Global Call Center ..................... 1-11
SmartSwitch 2000 Firmware...................................................................................... 1-12
Chapter 2 The SmartSwitch 2000 Chassis View
Viewing Chassis Information ...................................................................................... 2-2
Front Panel Information........................................................................................ 2-3
Menu Structure....................................................................................................... 2-4
Port Status Displays............................................................................................. 2-11
Selecting a Port Status View........................................................................ 2-12
Port Status Color Codes............................................................................... 2-16
The Chassis Physical View ................................................................................. 2-16
The Chassis Manager Window .......................................................................... 2-17
Viewing Hardware Types ................................................................................... 2-18
Device Type ................................................................................................... 2-18
Module Type.................................................................................................. 2-19
Connection Type ........................................................................................... 2-19
Interface Description .................................................................................... 2-20
Viewing I/F Summary Information.................................................................. 2-20
Interface Performance Statistics/Bar Graphs ........................................... 2-21
Viewing Interface Detail .............................................................................. 2-23
Making Sense of Detail Statistics......................................................... 2-25
Using Find Source Address Functions..................................................................... 2-26
Using the Device Find Source Address Option............................................... 2-26
Using the Device Find Source Address Option
on Ethernet MicroLAN Switches................................................................ 2-27
Using the Find Source Address Feature ........................................................... 2-29
Managing the Hub ...................................................................................................... 2-30
ConÞguring Ports ................................................................................................ 2-30
ConÞguring Standard Ethernet and FDDI Ports ..................................... 2-31