NS3000/iX Operations and Maintenance Reference Manual (36922-90039)

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Overview of NS 3000/iX Operations
1 Overview of NS 3000/iX Operations
In the daily operations of the NS 3000/iX network communications
products, you will need to perform a number of management tasks.
These tasks include starting and stopping Network Services or links,
verifying network connections, obtaining status information, and
troubleshooting problems that might occur on the network.
Hewlett-Packard provides a number of tools to help you in performing
these functions. The tools are included with the networking software
and their use is detailed in this manual.
This chapter provides an overview of the normal operations and
maintenance functions required for your NS network. It includes
general information on the following topics:
• Creating your network.
• Operating your network.
• Obtaining information about your network.
• Troubleshooting your network.