Installation Guide

C HAPTER 1 | Introduction
Network Management Options
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The switch uses store-and-forward switching to ensure maximum data integrity.
With store-and-forward switching, the entire packet must be received into a
buffer and checked for validity before being forwarded. This prevents errors
from being propagated throughout the network.
NETWORK MANAGEMENT OPTIONS
This switch contains a comprehensive array of LEDs for “at-a-glance” monitoring
of network and port status. It also includes a management agent that allows you
to configure or monitor the switch using its embedded management software, or
through SNMP applications. To manage the switch, you can make a direct
connection to the console port (out-of-band), or you can manage the switch
through a network connection (in-band) using Telnet, the on-board web agent,
or SNMP-based network management software.
The switch management port (RJ-45) provides a dedicated management
channel that operates outside of the data transport network. This makes it
possible to re-configure or troubleshoot the switch over either a local or remote
connection to the port when access through the data channel is not possible or
deemed insecure.
For a detailed description of the switch’s advanced features, refer to the
Management Guide.