Enterasys Networks 700 - Manual (Page 12)

Introduction
1-4 Using the MultiSwitch 700 Modules User’s Guide
• Support for redundant, load-sharing power supplies to provide fault
tolerance.
• Diagnostic LEDs for quick visual diagnosis of interface and device
performance; a single removable fan tray; a 19" footprint for ease of installation
in rack mounts; and front panel accessibility to all chassis components for easy
maintenance.
• A distributed chassis management design, in which each module in the chassis
can be managed via a single chassis IP/MAC address pair that is associated
with the chassis as a whole. Each installed module will respond to
management queries to the “Chassis Manager” component that use the chassis
IP/MAC address pair and a chassis-level community string (e.g., “public”).
In addition to the “Chassis Manager” component for the hub as a whole, each
installed module supports its own “Module Manager” management
component that responds to the same chassis IP/MAC pair and a uniquely
indexed module-level community string (e.g., “public.1” for module 1;
“public.2” for module 2, etc.).
Using the MultiSwitch 700 Modules User’s Guide
Each chapter in this guide describes one major functionality or a collection of
several smaller functionalities of the MultiSwitch 700 modules and the chassis in
which they are installed. This guide contains information about software
functions which are accessed directly from the device icon.
Because the modules share much of their functionality, they will be collectively
referred to as the MultiSwitch 700 modules. Where there are differences, however,
each device will be named separately, as necessary. The information displayed in
many of the windows will differ slightly depending upon which type of device is
being managed; however, only a single window will be shown unless significant
differences in functionality exist.
Chapter 1, Introduction , provides a list of related documentation, describes
certain software conventions, and shows you how to contact the Global Technical
Assistance Center. It also briefly describes the MultiSwitch 700 modules and
chassis.
Chapter 2, The MultiSwitch 700 Device View , describes the visual display of the
MultiSwitch 700 chassis as a whole and explains how to use the mouse within the
Device View. It details all chassis-level management functions, including Port
Redirect, Advanced Priority Configuration, and pre-standard 802.1Q port-based
VLAN configuration at the chassis level. It documents chassis-specific
information, including MIB-II System Group information, chassis IP and MAC
addresses, chassis clock information and uptime, power supply configuration and
status, fan operational status, and backplane configuration.
The chapter also details how each module is displayed in the chassis, and
explains how to access management menus from the module display and change
port status information. It explains how to manage the individual module by