3com TR User Manual

This chapter describes background information for 
configuration and the procedures for initial setup of 
the SuperStack II Switch 2000 TR, including:

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The first step required for setup is assigning a Unit ID 
number which you configure with the LCD Console. 
Refer to “Management Prerequisites, Setting Unit ID” 
for instructions on assigning the Unit ID. You have 
two methods for the initial setup—VT100 or LCD 
console. When the switch has been configured for 
management, you assign the remainder of the 
parameters as described in Chapters 4 and 5.

You manage the Switch 2000 TR using one of the fol-
lowing communication methods:

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Use an SNMP network manager such as Tran-
scend

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 Enterprise Manager over a network run-

ning IP protocols. Each network manager 
application provides its own user interface.

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Use the VT100 interface for out-of-band commu-
nications by connecting a VT100 terminal (or 
workstation with terminal emulation software) to 
the serial port of the Switch 2000 TR. 

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Use the VT100 interface over a TCP/IP network for 
in-band communications using a workstation run-
ning a VT100 terminal emulation program and Tel-
net.

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Use the front panel liquid crystal display (LCD) and 
associated buttons.

These communications methods are summarized in 
the following table and explained in detail in follow-
ing sections.