Introduction302768-C Rev 00 1-3Management FeaturesYou can configure and manage the Versalar 15000 from any node on the networkor, remotely, over a dial-up connection. Configuring Management andDifferentiated Services for the Versalar Switch Router 15000 describes how tocustomize your configuration; this guide describes the system managementfunctions in more detail.The Versalar 15000 provides the following management options:• A centralized command-line application, known as the Bay CommandConsole (BCC)• Advanced capabilities for accounting, performance monitoring andtroubleshooting, and fault management• A packet capture management facility on all interfacesEach of these management features is described in more detail in the sections thatfollow.BCCThe BCC provides an integrated collection of tools for configuring, monitoring,and debugging a network device. You can access the BCC through Telnet, adial-up connection, or a direct terminal connection.Using the BCC, you can perform the following tasks:• Manage NVFS files on the Versalar 15000. (See Chapter 2, “ManagingFiles.”)• Manage the events log. (See Chapter 4, “Managing Events.”)• Perform system administration tasks, such as booting the Versalar 15000,restarting and resetting slots, and verifying and upgrading software. (SeeChapter 5, “Managing the Versalar 15000.”)AccountingService providers must validate that a contracted service level is actuallybeing delivered for each customer. Additionally, providers need to auditservice usage for accounting purposes and traffic engineering.
