7-17 Logging In Through NMSGo to these sections for information you are interested in:z Introductionz Connection Establishment Using NMSIntroductionYou can also log in to a switch through a Network Management Station (NMS), and then configure andmanage the switch through the agent software on the switch. Simple Network Management Protocol(SNMP) is applied between the NMS and the agent. Refer to the SNMP-RMON part for relatedinformation.To log in to a switch through an NMS, you need to perform related configuration on both the NMS andthe switch.Table 7-1 Requirements for logging in to a switch through an NMSItem RequirementThe IP address of the VLAN interface of the switch is configured. The route betweenthe NMS and the switch is reachable. (Refer to the IP Address Configuration – IPPerformance Configuration and Routing Protocol parts for related information.)SwitchThe basic SNMP functions are configured. (Refer to the SNMP-RMON part forrelated information.)NMS The NMS is properly configured. (Refer to the user manual of your NMS for relatedinformation.)Connection Establishment Using NMSFigure 7-1 Network diagram for logging in through an NMSSwitchNMSNetwork
