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Management Modes
You can configure the SmartSwitch 6000 to
operate in three management modes: Distributed,
Standalone, and Mixed.
Distributed Mode
In this mode, the 6C105 chassis can be viewed as
a single entity with a single IP address. The
chassis management functions are distributed to
all installed modules. This means that a single
module in the chassis (such as a 6E233-49) can
be used to manage all installed modules. You
configure all of the modules in the chassis to the
Distributed mode and assign a single IP address
to the chassis. SPECTRUM discovery and
modeling results in a single Device icon being
created in the Topology view for each
management module. This icon represents the
managing module. SPECTRUM management of
the modules is through these Device icons.
Standalone Mode
In this mode, each installed module provides its
own management functions. You configure all of
the modules in the chassis to Standalone mode
and assign separate IP addresses for each
module. SPECTRUM management is through the
representative Device icons created for each
module during discovery and modeling.
Mixed Mode
This mode provides a method of operationally
isolating a module (or modules) for security
purposes. You set an IP address for the chassis
and configure all non-secure modules in
Distributed mode. The secure module gets its own
IP address and is configured in Standalone mode.
SPECTRUM management is through the
representative Device icons created.
Note: Note:
Refer to the appropriate SmartSwitch
6000 module user’s guides for
instructions on configuring the modules
for these management modes.