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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 ................................................................................................................1-10
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