6-16 Logging In Through NMSWhen logging in through NMS, go to these sections for information you are interested in:z Introductionz Connection Establishment Using NMSIntroductionYou can also log in to a switch through an NMS (network management station), and then configure andmanage the switch through the agent module on the switch.z The agent here refers to the software running on network devices (switches) and as the server.z SNMP (simple network management protocol) is applied between the NMS and the agent.To log in to a switch through an NMS, you need to perform related configuration on both the NMS andthe switch.Table 6-1 Requirements for logging in to a switch through an NMSItem RequirementThe IP address of the management VLAN of the switch is configured. Theroute between the NMS and the switch is available.SwitchThe basic SNMP functions are configured. (Refer to SNMP Configuration inthe System Volume for details.)NMS The NMS is properly configured. (Refer to the user manual of the NMS fordetails.)Connection Establishment Using NMSFigure 6-1 Network diagram for logging in through an NMSSwitchNMSNetwork
