Switch Features 55For information about enabling Simple mode, see "Managing General SystemSettings" on page 243.Port AggregatorThe Port Aggregator feature minimizes the administration required formanaging the PowerConnect M6220/M6348/M8024/M8024-k switch. Whenthe switch is operating in simple mode, the administrator can map internalports to external ports without having to know anything about STP, VLANs,Link Aggregation or other L2/L3 protocols.For information about configuring Port Aggregator features, see "ManagingGeneral System Settings" on page 243.System Time ManagementYou can configure the switch to obtain the system time and date through aremote Simple Network Time Protocol (SNTP) server, or you can set the timeand date locally on the switch. You can also configure the time zone andinformation about time shifts that might occur during summer months. Ifyou use SNTP to obtain the time, you can require communications betweenthe switch and the SNTP server to be encrypted.For information about configuring system time settings, see "ManagingGeneral System Settings" on page 243.Log MessagesThe switch maintains in-memory log messages as well as persistent logs. Youcan also configure remote logging so that the switch sends log messages to aremote log server. You can also configure the switch to send log messages to aconfigured SMTP server. This allows you to receive the log message in an e-mail account of your choice. Switch auditing messages, CLI commandlogging, Web logging, and SNMP logging can be enabled or disabled.For information about configuring system logging, see "Monitoring andLogging System Information" on page 207.
