Specifications

4.3 Out-of-Band Management
Management Methods 4–7
4.3 Out-of-Band Management
Out-of-band management (OBM) enables you to run any SNMP network manage-
ment application using the Serial Line Internet Protocol (SLIP), directly at the plat-
form or module without transport over the LAN.
You can use out-of-band management to manage network modules installed in a
platform that has a built-in OBM port. Additionally, many network modules have
their own OBM port.
Out-of-band management offers the same functionality as In-band management,
except that it operates at a lower speed. You must assign an Out-of-Band Interface IP
address and set the OBM port speed. The OBM port is a serial interface port that can
be connected to an access server, personal computer, or a modem.
You can also manage by establishing a connection from clearVISN to an access
server that supports SLIP. If you have an access server in your hub, you can establish
a SLIP connection between one of the access server ports and the OBM port.
Options for out-of-band management include.
• Using the platform’s Out-of-Band IP address.
• Using the module’s Out-of-Band IP address.
Management Options
The out-of-band management options for platforms are:
• Digital MultiStack System
– Use the OBM port on an installed module.
• DEChub 90
– Use the OBM port on an installed module.
• DEChub 900 MultiSwitch
– Use the platform’s OBM port.
– Use the OBM port on an installed module.