Enterasys Networks 700 - Manual (Page 5)

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Contents
Chapter 1 Introduction
Using the MultiSwitch 700 Modules User’s Guide.................................................. 1-4
Related Manuals............................................................................................................ 1-6
Software Conventions .................................................................................................. 1-6
Common Window Fields...................................................................................... 1-7
Using the Mouse .................................................................................................... 1-8
Using Buttons ......................................................................................................... 1-9
Getting Help ................................................................................................................ 1-1 0
Using On-line Help.............................................................................................. 1-10
Accessing On-line Documentation.................................................................... 1-10
Getting Help from the Global Technical AssistanceCenter ............................1-11
MultiSwitch 700 Module Firmware ..........................................................................1-11
Chapter 2 The MultiSwitch 700 Device View
Viewing Device Information ....................................................................................... 2-2
General Device Information ................................................................................. 2-3
DLM6C-AA Chassis-specific Information ......................................................... 2-5
Menu Structure....................................................................................................... 2-6
Port Status Displays............................................................................................. 2-12
Selecting a Port Status View........................................................................ 2-13
Port Status Color Codes............................................................................... 2-15
The Chassis Backplane View.............................................................................. 2-15
Backplane View Bridge Display Form ............................................... 2-17
Backplane View Interface Display Form............................................ 2-17
Enabling or Disabling a Backplane Interface .................................... 2-18
The Chassis Manager Window .......................................................................... 2-18
The Module Information Window .................................................................... 2-19
Viewing Hardware Types ................................................................................... 2-20
Device Type ................................................................................................... 2-20
Module Type.................................................................................................. 2-21
Connection Type ........................................................................................... 2-21
Interface Description .................................................................................... 2-21
Viewing I/F Summary Information.................................................................. 2-22
Interface Performance Statistics/Bar Graphs ........................................... 2-23
Viewing Interface Detail .............................................................................. 2-25
Making Sense of Detail Statistics......................................................... 2-27
Using Device Find Source Address................................................................... 2-28
Managing the Module ................................................................................................ 2-29
Configuring Ports ................................................................................................ 2-30