Enterasys csx5500 用户指南
S
OFTWARE
O
VERVIEW
O
VERVIEW
The system software fits into one of three categories:
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system software for the System, adapter modules and administration functions
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administration software that provides configuration, diagnostics and maintenance on the
CyberSWITCH
CyberSWITCH
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system files containing configuration and operational information
This chapter provides an overview for each of the above software categories.
S
YSTEM
SOFTWARE
Included with each CyberSWITCH is a set of 3.5" high-density diskettes which contain system
software, administration software and all required system files. The system software is a set of
executable programs that collectively implement the system functions. These programs provide the
core interoperability hub features, such as centralized management and high speed digital
connections. Depending on the software version purchased, it supports up to eight, sixteen, thirty-
two, or forty-eight connections.
software, administration software and all required system files. The system software is a set of
executable programs that collectively implement the system functions. These programs provide the
core interoperability hub features, such as centralized management and high speed digital
connections. Depending on the software version purchased, it supports up to eight, sixteen, thirty-
two, or forty-eight connections.
Instructions for installing new system software and for upgrading existing system software can be
found in the
found in the
chapter.
A
DMINISTRATION
SOFTWARE
A CyberSWITCH may be configured as an SNMP Agent. An SNMP Manager, such as Cabletron’s
Spectrum product, may use these SNMP Agents to monitor individual network devices' operating
statistics and configuration elements. The software for this feature is included with the system
software.
Spectrum product, may use these SNMP Agents to monitor individual network devices' operating
statistics and configuration elements. The software for this feature is included with the system
software.
Carbon Copy, a communications package from Microcom Corporation, is included with the system
software. Carbon Copy allows access to all administration functions through the remote
administration port on the CyberSWITCH. The CyberSWITCH is configured for 9600 bps direct
connect for Carbon Copy remote access. This modem configuration setting may be changed if
necessary. Refer to the
software. Carbon Copy allows access to all administration functions through the remote
administration port on the CyberSWITCH. The CyberSWITCH is configured for 9600 bps direct
connect for Carbon Copy remote access. This modem configuration setting may be changed if
necessary. Refer to the
section in the Remote Management chapter for instructions on
changing modem configuration settings.
The Manager (Administration Services), is a separate diskette available as an option when you
order your system. This diskette contains the Carbon Copy “Guest” software to access the remote
administration console option.
order your system. This diskette contains the Carbon Copy “Guest” software to access the remote
administration console option.