Operation Manual – LoginH3C S3100 Series Ethernet Switches Chapter 6 Logging in through NMS6-1Chapter 6 Logging in through NMS6.1 IntroductionYou can also log into a switch through a network management station (NMS), and thenconfigure and manage the switch through the agent module on the switch. Simplenetwork management protocol (SNMP) is applied between the NMS and the agent.Refer to the SNMP-RMON part for related information.To log into a switch through an NMS, you need to perform related configuration on boththe NMS and the switch.Table 6-1 Requirements for logging into a switch through an NMSItem RequirementThe IP address of the VLAN interface of the switch is configured.The route between the NMS and the switch is reachable. (Referto the IP Address Configuration – IP Performance Configurationand Routing Protocol parts for related information.)SwitchThe basic SNMP functions are configured. (Refer to theSNMP-RMON part for related information.)NMS The NMS is properly configured. (Refer to the user manual ofyour NMS for related information.)6.2 Connection Establishment Using NMSSwitchNMSNetworkFigure 6-1 Network diagram for logging in through an NMS