Specifications

Introduction Supported Devices
Device Management Page 7 SmartSwitch 6000/Matrix E6
Networking Characteristics
Each SmartSwitch 6000 module is designed with
a fully distributed switching architecture, which
allows the modules to be managed as single
entities, with a single module acting as a proxy
agent for the chassis. See Management Modes on
Page 7.
The SmartSwitch 6000 provides port mirroring,
port trunking, broadcast control, Quality of
Service (QoS), VLAN, and topology protocol, all in
either traditional 802.1d mode or Cabletron’s
SecureFast mode. Optional RMON support is also
available.
The SmartSwitch 6000 can provide the following
port connectivities:
• Switched Ethernet
• Switched Fast Ethernet
• MicroLAN Ethernet or Fast Ethernet
• Gigabit Ethernet uplinks
• OC-3, DS-3/E-3, and OC-12 switched ATM
Management Modes
You can configure the SmartSwitch 6000 module
to operate in one of three management modes:
Distributed, Standalone, or Mixed.
Distributed Mode
In this mode, the 6C105 chassis can be viewed as
a single entity with a single IP address, however
the 6C107(Matrix E7) doesn’t support this feature
yet. 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.
Note:
Note:
Refer to the appropriate SmartSwitch
6000 module user’s guides for
instructions on configuring the modules
for these management modes.