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Extreme Networks EAS 200-24p Switch Hardware Installation Manual
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CHAPTER
4
Introduction to
Switch Management
Management Options
This system may be managed out-of-band through the console port on the front panel or in-band using
Telnet. The user may also choose the Web-based management, accessible through a Web browser.
Web-Based Management Interface
After successfully installing the switch, the user can configure the switch, monitor the LED panel, and
display statistics graphically using a Web browser, such as Microsoft® Internet Explorer (version 5.5 and
later), Netscape (version 8 and later), Mozilla Firefox (version 2.0 and later), Safari (version 4.0 and
later), and Google Chrome (version 6.0 and later).
SNMP-Based Management
The switch can be managed with an SNMP-compatible console program. The switch supports SNMP
version 1.0, version 2.0 and version 3.0. The SNMP agent decodes the incoming SNMP messages and
responds to requests with MIB objects stored in the database. The SNMP agent updates the MIB objects
to generate statistics and counters.
Command Line Interface Through the Serial Port or Remote Telnet
The user can also connect a computer or terminal to the serial console port to access the switch. The
command line interface provides complete access to all switch management features.
Connecting the Console Port
The front panel of the switch provides a port that enables a connection to a computer monitoring and
configuring the switch. The console port is an RJ-45 port and requires a special cable that is included
with the switch, to establish the physical connection.
To use the console port, the following equipment is needed:
● A terminal or a computer with both an RS-232 serial port and the ability to emulate a terminal.
● A console cable with a male DB-9 connector on one end and an RJ-45 connection on the other. This
cable should be included with the switch. It establishes the physical connection to the console port.