Cabletron Systems TSX-1620 User Manual

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Introduction to SPMA for the TSX-16201-2Using the TSX-1620 User’s Guidemode); in addition, several applications can also be accessed from within the HubView, a graphical display of the TSX-1620 and its ports.The TSX-1620 User’s Guide describes how to use many of the applicationsincluded with the module; note that the instructions provided in this guide applyto the TSX-1620 module regardless of the operating system or managementplatform you are using. Instructions for launching each individual function fromthe command line (stand-alone mode) are also included in each chapter.Following is a description of the applications documented in this guide; while weprovide as much background information as we can, we do assume that you’refamiliar with Ethernet networks and general bridging and network managementconcepts:• Chapter 1, Introduction to SPMA for the TSX-1620, describes the TSX-1620User’s Guide and the conventions used in this and other SPMA manuals,explains where to find information about the TSX-1620, and tells you how tocontact Cabletron Systems Technical Support.• Chapter 2, Using the TSX-1620 Hub View, describes the visual display of theHub and explains how to use the mouse within the Hub View; the operationof some basic functions (changing the Hub View display, opening menus andwindows, enabling and disabling ports, checking device status, and so on)available only from within the Hub View is also described. You can access theHub View application from the icon menu or the command line.• Chapter 3, Using the TSX-1620 Bridge View, provides detailed instructionsfor configuring and managing the TSX-1620’s powerful bridging capabilities,including monitoring bridge operation, using the filtering database, andsetting forwarding thresholds and notification options. You can access theBridge View from the Hub View, the icon menu or the command line.What’s NOT in the TSX-1620 User’s Guide. . .The following standard SPMA tools are available through the TSX-1620 moduleand are explained in the SPECTRUM Portable Management Application ToolsGuide:• MIB I, II• MIBTreeThe MIB I, II application is available from the Hub View, the platform consolewindow Tools menu, the Stand-alone Launcher window, or the command line.The MIBTree application is available from the platform console window Toolsmenu, the Stand-alone Launcher window, or the command line.Instructions on discovering Cabletron devices, creating icons, and accessing theicon menus within your management platform are included in your Installingand Using SPECTRUM for... guide. If you are using SPMA for the TSX-1620 instand-alone mode — that is, without benefit of a specific network management