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Display Switch Forwarding Database (iMAP Systems) Other Device Control Tasks
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AlliedView NMS Administration Guide (Controlling and Provisioning Network Devices)
Using this option allows the administrator to perform the discovery immediately and not have to wait for the 24-hour Dis-
covery interval. Any changes made to the iMG/RG, such as profile changes, will be made and reflected in the iMG/RG node
in the Network Inventory view as well as the Triple Play Service Management Form.
Note: The user can also right click on an individual iMG/RG and perform a rediscovery using the RGMgmt
VLAN.
5.9.5 Display Switch Forwarding Database (iMAP Systems)
To view the switch forwarding entries for iMAP devices there is the option Display Switch FDB, accessed by:
• Right clicking on an iMAP physical icon or a node in the inventory table
• Selecting an iMAP physical icon or a node in the inventory table and then accessing the Operations pull-down menu
The Switch Forwarding Database window appears, and includes the Port, VLAN ID, MAC Address, and Status.
Note: This is the same output as the SHOW SWITCH FDB command from the device’s CLI.
5.9.6 Telnet / SSH to a Device
To access a device using telnet or SSH, there are the following options.
5.9.6.1 Access a Telnet or SSH-enabled Device
Use Tools -> Open Telnet or Tools-> Open SSH to connect to any device that is telnet- or SSH-enabled and is accessible.
Refer to the following figure that is used for SSH-enabled devices.
FIGURE 5-233 Accessing a Device (SSH)
Note: For SSH, the user-specified Time-out is ignored. If the connection fails to establish, manually close the
window.
5.9.6.2 Access a Discovered Device
Right-clicking the device and choosing the Telnet To Device option brings up a command line window with a login prompt
for a telnet session, allowing you to send commands directly to the device.
Right-clicking the device and choosing the SSH To Device option brings up a panel to fill in the User name and Password. If
the device supports SSH and has been configured for SSH, the correct user name and password will access to the device.