Cabletron Systems SmartSTACK ELS100-S24TX2M User Manual

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8 Product Overview ELS100-S24TX2MSoftware DownloadThe ELS100-S24TX2M switch supports the industry-standard Trivial FileTransfer Protocol (TFTP) for downloading software to the switch. Allswitch software is stored in a 2 MB sectored flash ROM. The downloadfeature allows you to easily install software upgrades to the unit. Softwarecan alternatively be downloaded via the serial console port using theXMODEM protocol.A TFTP software download is invoked via the Management Setup Menuusing the console menus. A TFTP download can also be invoked usingthe on-board Web agent or via SNMP.Non-Volatile Parameter StorageImportant operating parameters such as IP addresses, Spanning Treeconfiguration, and management security parameters, are stored in non-volatile flash memory. These values are retained when the switchexperiences power interruptions or is powered down for normalmaintenance.Configuration and Management InterfacesThe ELS100-S24TX2M switch, or attached stack, can be managed usingany of the following methods:• Serial console, out-of-bandAn RS-232 connection, using a DB-9 connector, is included on theManagement Module for system management. Serial consolemanagement can be performed out-of-band using a terminal orcomputer running communications software. You can connectdirectly to the RS-232 port on the Management Module, or make aconnection via a modem. See the Management Guide for informationon managing the ELS100-S24TX2M switch (or stack) via the serialconsole.• Telnet, in-band (over Ethernet)The switch supports management through a Telnet connection usingthe TCP/IP protocols. Telnet is performed using a terminal orcomputer running communications software. See the ManagementGuide for information on managing the system via Telnet. Globaluser name and password protection for changing the operatingparameters of the switch is provided.• Web-based network manager, in-bandThe system can be managed over HTTP protocol with a Webbrowser (Internet Explorer 4.0 or above, or Netscape Navigator 4.0or above). Standard agent MIBs embedded in the switch providebasic SNMP management through an embedded graphic interface.