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Methods of Managing a Switch 41
The initial set up of your Switch is now complete and the Switch is ready
for you to set up your chosen management method. See “Methods of
Managing a Switch” on page 41.
If you do not intend to use the command line interface via the console
port to manage the Switch, you can disconnect the serial cable and close
the terminal emulator software.
Methods of
Managing a Switch
Once you have completed the initial set up of your Switch, you can
decide how you wish to manage the Switch. You can use one of the
following methods:
■ Command line interface management
■ Web interface management
■ SNMP management
Command Line
Interface
Management
Each Switch has a command line interface (CLI) that allows you to
manage the Switch from a workstation, either locally via a console port
connection (see Figure 11
), or remotely over the network (see Figure 12).
Figure 11 CLI management via the console port
Figure 12 CLI management over the network
Refer to “Setting Up Command Line Interface Management” on
page 42
.
Console Port
Connection
Workstation
(with terminal emulation
software installed)
Switch
Standard Null Modem Cable
RJ-45 to DB9 Converter Cable
Workstation
Switc
h
Connect over Network
via Telnet
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