Chapter 5: Local Management5-18DLEHF-MA User’s Guide5.7.2 Setting the Subnet MaskIf the management workstation that is to receive SNMP traps from theDLM6C-AA is located on a separate subnet, the subnet mask for theDLM6C-AA must be changed from its default.To change the subnet mask from its default, perform the following steps:1. Use the arrow keys to highlight the Subnet Mask field.2. Enter the subnet mask into this field using Decimal Dotted Notation(DDN) format.For example: 255.255.255.03. Press ENTER. If the subnet mask is valid, the cursor returns to thebeginning of the Subnet Mask field. If the entry is not valid, the EventMessage Line displays “INVALID SUBNET MASK OR FORMATENTERED”. Local Management does not alter the current value, butit does refresh the Subnet Mask field with the previous value.4. Use the arrow keys to highlight the SAVE command, then pressENTER. The changes are saved to memory.5.7.3 Setting the Chassis DateThe DLM6C-AA is year 2000 compliant, so the Chassis Date may be setbeyond the year 1999. To set the chassis date, perform the following steps:1. Use the arrow keys to highlight the Chassis Date field.2. Enter the date this format: MM/DD/YYYY3. Press ENTER to set the chassis date to the date in the input field.Some firmware versions do not support the changing of thechassis subnet mask from the default value. Refer to theRelease Notes to ensure that the Subnet Mask field ismodifiable.It is not necessary to add separators between month, day, andyear numbers. For example, to set the date to 03/17/1997, type“03171997” in the Chassis Date field.
