Page 3 - NOTICE
ESXMIM/ESXMIM-F2 Local Management Guide i NOTICE Cabletron Systems reserves the right to make changes in specifications and other information contained in this document without prior notice. The reader should in all cases consult Cabletron Systems to determine whether any such changes have been made...
Page 7 - CONTENTS
ESXMIM/ESXMIM-F2 Local Management Guide v CONTENTS CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION 1.1 Using This Manual ....................................................................... 1-11.1.1 Manual Organization ....................................................... 1-1 1.2 Document Conventions .....................
Page 11 - Switch Module Local Management Guide; USING THIS MANUAL; Introduction
ESXMIM/ESXMIM-F2 Local Management Guide Page 1-1 CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION Welcome to the Cabletron Systems ESXMIM/ESXMIM-F2 Ethernet Switch Module Local Management Guide . This manual explains how to access and use Cabletron Systems Local Management for the ESXMIM products. Local Management provides m...
Page 12 - DOCUMENT CONVENTIONS; Note; Tip; Caution
Chapter 1: Introduction Page 1-2 ESXMIM/ESXMIM-F2 Local Management Guide Chapter 5, The SNMP Community Names Screen , explains how to control access to the ESXMIM by assigning community names. Chapter 6, The SNMP Traps Screen , explains how to configure the ESXMIM to send SNMP trap messages to multi...
Page 13 - Getting Help; GETTING HELP; anonymous; LOCAL MANAGEMENT OVERVIEW
Getting Help ESXMIM/ESXMIM-F2 Local Management Guide Page 1-3 1.3 GETTING HELP If you need additional support related to Local Management, or if you have any questions, comments, or suggestions concerning this manual, contact Cabletron Systems Technical Support: By phone (603) 332-9400Monday – Frida...
Page 14 - The Management Agent
Chapter 1: Introduction Page 1-4 ESXMIM/ESXMIM-F2 Local Management Guide 1.4.1 The Management Agent The management agent is a process within the ESXMIM which collects statistical information (e.g., frames received, errors detected) about the managed network’s operational performance. Local Managemen...
Page 15 - Local Management Requirements; LOCAL MANAGEMENT REQUIREMENTS; Digital Equipment Corporation VT series terminal
Local Management Requirements ESXMIM/ESXMIM-F2 Local Management Guide Page 1-5 1.5 LOCAL MANAGEMENT REQUIREMENTS The ESXMIM provides two communication ports, labeled COM 1 and COM 2, that support a management terminal connection. To access Local Management, connect one of the following systems to ei...
Page 16 - LOCAL MANAGEMENT SCREEN ELEMENTS; Sample Local Management Screen
Chapter 1: Introduction Page 1-6 ESXMIM/ESXMIM-F2 Local Management Guide 1.6 LOCAL MANAGEMENT SCREEN ELEMENTS Local Management screens consist of five basic elements, or fields. Figure 1-1 shows a Local Management screen and points out the various types of fields. Figure 1-1 Sample Local Management ...
Page 17 - Local Management Screen Elements; The following list explains each of the Local Management fields:; Event Message Field; Event Messages
Local Management Screen Elements ESXMIM/ESXMIM-F2 Local Management Guide Page 1-7 The following list explains each of the Local Management fields: Event Message Field This field briefly displays messages that indicate if a Local Management procedure was executed correctly or incorrectly, that change...
Page 18 - Command Fields; Keyboard Conventions
Chapter 1: Introduction Page 1-8 ESXMIM/ESXMIM-F2 Local Management Guide Command Fields Command fields are located at the bottom of Local Management screens. Command fields are used to exit Local Management screens and to save Local Management entries. 1.7 LOCAL MANAGEMENT KEYBOARD CONVENTIONS All k...
Page 19 - Navigating Local Management Screens; NAVIGATING LOCAL MANAGEMENT SCREENS
Navigating Local Management Screens ESXMIM/ESXMIM-F2 Local Management Guide Page 1-9 1.8 NAVIGATING LOCAL MANAGEMENT SCREENS To navigate within a Local Management screen, use the arrow keys of the terminal or the workstation providing terminal emulation services. The Local Management screen cursor r...
Page 21 - Console cable
ESXMIM/ESXMIM-F2 Local Management Guide Page 2-1 CHAPTER 2 LOCAL MANAGEMENT REQUIREMENTS This chapter describes how to attach a Local Management terminal to the Cabletron Systems host device, and lists the setup and configuration requirements for the following equipment: • Console/terminal • Console...
Page 22 - Chapter 2: Local Management Requirements; Terminal Setup Parameters
Chapter 2: Local Management Requirements Page 2-2 ESXMIM/ESXMIM-F2 Local Management Guide 2.2 MANAGEMENT TERMINAL SETUP REQUIREMENTS Table 2-1 lists the setup parameters for the management terminal. If the management terminal is a Digital Equipment Corporation VT320 or VT220 terminal, press F3 to ac...
Page 23 - Management Terminal Setup Requirements; Cable Configuration for the Management Terminal
Management Terminal Setup Requirements ESXMIM/ESXMIM-F2 Local Management Guide Page 2-3 2.2.1 Cable Configuration for the Management Terminal This section outlines the proper cable configurations to connect a management terminal to the ESXMIM. You need an adapter kit containing the following items t...
Page 24 - ESTABLISHING A TELNET CONNECTION
Chapter 2: Local Management Requirements Page 2-4 ESXMIM/ESXMIM-F2 Local Management Guide 2.3 ESTABLISHING A TELNET CONNECTION Once the ESXMIM has a valid IP address, you can establish a Telnet session with Local Management from any TCP/IP based node on the network. Telnet connections to the host de...
Page 25 - USING THE MENU SCREENS; To access Local Management, perform the following steps:; The ESXMIM Password Screen
ESXMIM/ESXMIM-F2 Local Management Guide Page 3-1 CHAPTER 3 ACCESSING LOCAL MANAGEMENT This chapter explains how to access and use the Local Management menu screens. Menu screens provide a path to the setup screens, statistic screens, and status screens. 3.1 USING THE MENU SCREENS Verify that your te...
Page 26 - Chapter 3: Accessing Local Management
Chapter 3: Accessing Local Management Page 3-2 ESXMIM/ESXMIM-F2 Local Management Guide 2. Enter your password and press ENTER. The default super-user access password is “public” or press ENTER. • If you enter an invalid password, the cursor returns to the beginning of the password entry field. • If ...
Page 27 - Hierarchy of Local Management Screens; Selecting Local Management Menu Screen Items; Use the arrow keys to highlight a menu item.
Navigating Local Management Screens ESXMIM/ESXMIM-F2 Local Management Guide Page 3-3 Figure 3-2 Hierarchy of Local Management Screens 3.2.1 Selecting Local Management Menu Screen Items To select items on a Local Management menu screen, perform the following steps: 1. Use the arrow keys to highlight ...
Page 28 - Exiting Local Management Screens
Chapter 3: Accessing Local Management Page 3-4 ESXMIM/ESXMIM-F2 Local Management Guide 3.2.2 Exiting Local Management Screens To exit any of the Local Management screens, perform the following steps: 1. Use the arrow keys to highlight the RETURN command at the bottom of the Local Management screen. ...
Page 29 - THE MAIN MENU SCREEN; The Main Menu Screen; The Main Menu screen displays the following menu items:
The Main Menu Screen ESXMIM/ESXMIM-F2 Local Management Guide Page 3-5 3.3 THE MAIN MENU SCREEN The Main Menu screen is the starting point from which all the Local Management screens are accessed. Figure 3-3 shows the Main Menu screen. Figure 3-3 The Main Menu Screen The Main Menu screen displays the...
Page 30 - THE SETUP MENU SCREEN; The Setup Menu Screen
Chapter 3: Accessing Local Management Page 3-6 ESXMIM/ESXMIM-F2 Local Management Guide • MIB Navigator – The MIB Navigator is a Local Management utility which allows the user to access, monitor, and set specific Management Information Base (MIB) items within the ESXMIM. 3.4 THE SETUP MENU SCREEN The...
Page 31 - The Setup Menu displays the following menu items:
The Setup Menu Screen ESXMIM/ESXMIM-F2 Local Management Guide Page 3-7 The Setup Menu displays the following menu items: • System Level – The System Level Setup screen allows you to configure basic operating parameters for the ESXMIM. • SNMP Community Names – The SNMP Community Names Setup screen al...
Page 32 - THE STATUS MENU SCREEN; The Status Menu Screen; The ESXMIM does not use the Chassis Status screen.
Chapter 3: Accessing Local Management Page 3-8 ESXMIM/ESXMIM-F2 Local Management Guide 3.5 THE STATUS MENU SCREEN Figure 3-5 shows the Status Menu screen. The Status Menu screen provides access to the Chassis Status screen and Component Status screen. Figure 3-5 The Status Menu Screen NOTE The ESXMI...
Page 33 - THE STATISTICS MENU SCREEN; The Statistics Menu Screen
The Statistics Menu Screen ESXMIM/ESXMIM-F2 Local Management Guide Page 3-9 3.6 THE STATISTICS MENU SCREEN Figure 3-6 shows the Statistics Menu screen. The Statistics Menu screen provides access to the MIB-2 Statistics screen. Figure 3-6 The Statistics Menu Screen Flash Image Version: XX.XX.XX 07 ST...
Page 35 - SYSTEM LEVEL SCREEN FIELDS; Figure 4-1 shows the ESXMIM System Level screen.; The System Level Screen
ESXMIM/ESXMIM-F2 Local Management Guide Page 4-1 CHAPTER 4 THE SYSTEM LEVEL SCREEN This chapter explains how to use the System Level screen to set the following parameters: 4.1 SYSTEM LEVEL SCREEN FIELDS Figure 4-1 shows the ESXMIM System Level screen. Figure 4-1 The System Level Screen System Date ...
Page 37 - SETTING THE SYSTEM DATE
Setting the System Date ESXMIM/ESXMIM-F2 Local Management Guide Page 4-3 COM 2 Application Use this field to select the communication port’s application. The available setting for this field is LM. 4.2 SETTING THE SYSTEM DATE To set the system date, perform the following steps: 1. Use the arrow keys...
Page 38 - Chapter 4: The System Level Screen; SETTING THE HOST IP ADDRESS
Chapter 4: The System Level Screen Page 4-4 ESXMIM/ESXMIM-F2 Local Management Guide 3. Press ENTER to set the system clock. 4. Use the arrow keys to highlight the SAVE command field at the bottom of the screen and press ENTER. If the time entered was a valid format, the Event Message field at the to...
Page 39 - Setting the Subnet Mask; SETTING THE SUBNET MASK; Use the arrow keys to highlight the Subnet Mask field.; Enter the subnet mask using DDN format. Values for each decimal; Use the arrow keys to highlight the SAVE command field.; Press ENTER. The Event Message field at the top of the screen
Setting the Subnet Mask ESXMIM/ESXMIM-F2 Local Management Guide Page 4-5 4.5 SETTING THE SUBNET MASK Subnets are logical divisions of the network. To change the subnet mask from its default value, perform the following steps: 1. Use the arrow keys to highlight the Subnet Mask field. 2. Enter the sub...
Page 40 - SETTING THE DEFAULT GATEWAY
Chapter 4: The System Level Screen Page 4-6 ESXMIM/ESXMIM-F2 Local Management Guide 4.6 SETTING THE DEFAULT GATEWAY To set the default gateway, perform the following steps: 1. Use the arrow keys to highlight the Default Gateway field. 2. Enter the IP address of the default gateway using DDN format. ...
Page 41 - COM Port Applications; COM PORT APPLICATIONS; Cabletron Systems Local Management connections
COM Port Applications ESXMIM/ESXMIM-F2 Local Management Guide Page 4-7 4.8 COM PORT APPLICATIONS The ESXMIM communication ports support the following application: • Cabletron Systems Local Management connections NOTE Refer to the Release Notes included with the ESXMIM to verify which communication p...
Page 43 - The SNMP Community Names Screen; COMMUNITY NAME ACCESS POLICY
ESXMIM/ESXMIM-F2 Local Management Guide Page 5-1 CHAPTER 5 THE SNMP COMMUNITY NAMES SCREEN This chapter explains how to assign community names. Community names allow you to control Local Management access by establishing three passwords. Each password controls varying levels of access to ESXMIM Loca...
Page 44 - Chapter 5: The SNMP Community Names Screen; SETTING SNMP COMMUNITY NAMES
Chapter 5: The SNMP Community Names Screen Page 5-2 ESXMIM/ESXMIM-F2 Local Management Guide The following definitions explain each of the three levels of access: read-only This access level allows reading of device parameters including read-only community names. read-write This access level allows t...
Page 45 - The SNMP Traps Screen; TRAP TABLE SCREEN FIELDS; Trap Destination
ESXMIM/ESXMIM-F2 Local Management Guide Page 6-1 CHAPTER 6 THE SNMP TRAPS SCREEN This chapter explains how to configure the SNMP Traps screen to allow the ESXMIM to send traps to as many as eight remote management workstations. SNMP traps are messages about network events and device operational stat...
Page 46 - SETTING THE SNMP TRAP DESTINATION
Chapter 6: The SNMP Traps Screen Page 6-2 ESXMIM/ESXMIM-F2 Local Management Guide Trap Community Name This field allows you to enter the community name which provides the desired level of trap access for the management workstation in question. Some SNMP traps may not be available to stations which a...
Page 47 - The FLASH Download Screen
ESXMIM/ESXMIM-F2 Local Management Guide Page 7-1 CHAPTER 7 THE FLASH DOWNLOAD SCREEN This chapter explains how to use the FLASH Download screen to download a firmware image from a TFTP server to the ESXMIM. Figure 7-1 shows the FLASH Download screen. Figure 7-1 The FLASH Download Screen NOTE FLASH d...
Page 48 - Chapter 7: The FLASH Download Screen; SELECTING A FLASH DOWNLOAD METHOD
Chapter 7: The FLASH Download Screen Page 7-2 ESXMIM/ESXMIM-F2 Local Management Guide 7.1 SELECTING A FLASH DOWNLOAD METHOD 1. Use the arrow keys to highlight the Download Method field. 2. Press SPACE bar or BACKSPACE to select a flash download method. • If you select RUNTIME, the Reboot After Downl...
Page 49 - Selecting a FLASH Download Server; Runtime Download; If you select Runtime download, perform the following steps:; Use the arrow keys to highlight the Reboot After Download field.; Use the SPACE bar or BACKSPACE to select one of the following:; SELECTING A FLASH DOWNLOAD SERVER
Selecting a FLASH Download Server ESXMIM/ESXMIM-F2 Local Management Guide Page 7-3 7.1.2 Runtime Download If you select Runtime download, perform the following steps: 1. Use the arrow keys to highlight the Reboot After Download field. 2. Use the SPACE bar or BACKSPACE to select one of the following:...
Page 50 - Changing the Download Server IP
Chapter 7: The FLASH Download Screen Page 7-4 ESXMIM/ESXMIM-F2 Local Management Guide 7.2.1 Changing the Download Server IP To change the IP address of the FLASH Download server, perform the following steps: 1. Use the arrow keys to highlight the DOWNLOAD SERVER IP field. 2. Type the IP address of t...
Page 51 - The Bridge Setup Screen
ESXMIM/ESXMIM-F2 Local Management Guide Page 8-1 CHAPTER 8 THE BRIDGE SETUP SCREEN This chapter explains how to use the Bridge Setup screen to select a Spanning Tree protocol and enable/disable bridge ports. Figure 8-1 shows the Bridge Setup screen. Figure 8-1 The Bridge Setup Screen BRIDGE SETUP SP...
Page 52 - Chapter 8: The Bridge Setup Screen; BRIDGE SETUP SCREEN FIELDS; Spanning Tree Protocol; SELECTING A SPANNING TREE PROTOCOL; Use the arrow keys to highlight the SPANNING TREE; Press ENTER. The Event Message field at the top of the screen
Chapter 8: The Bridge Setup Screen Page 8-2 ESXMIM/ESXMIM-F2 Local Management Guide 8.1 BRIDGE SETUP SCREEN FIELDS The following list describes each of the Bridge Setup screen fields: Spanning Tree Protocol Use this field to select a spanning tree protocol. Possible selections for this field are IEE...
Page 53 - Selecting the Port Administrative Status; SELECTING THE PORT ADMINISTRATIVE STATUS; Press SPACE bar or BACKSPACE to select the bridge port you want; Use the arrow keys to highlight the BRIDGE PORT ADMIN; Press ENTER. The Event Message field at the top of the screen
Selecting the Port Administrative Status ESXMIM/ESXMIM-F2 Local Management Guide Page 8-3 8.3 SELECTING THE PORT ADMINISTRATIVE STATUS To select the bridge port administrative status, perform the following steps: 1. Use the arrow keys to highlight the [BRIDGE_PORT X] field. 2. Press SPACE bar or BAC...
Page 55 - The Module Specific Setup Screen
ESXMIM/ESXMIM-F2 Local Management Guide Page 9-1 CHAPTER 9 THE MODULE SPECIFIC SETUP SCREEN This chapter explains how to use the Module (Device) Specific Setup screen to modify the operation of the ESXMIM. The ESXMIM Module Specific Setup screen is shown in Figure 9-1. Figure 9-1 The Module Specific...
Page 56 - Chapter 9: The Module Specific Setup Screen; DEVICE SPECIFIC SETUP SCREEN FIELDS; Interface 1; SELECTING INTERFACE 1 CONNECTION STATUS; Use the arrow keys to highlight the selection field next to the; displayed next to the Interface 1 field.
Chapter 9: The Module Specific Setup Screen Page 9-2 ESXMIM/ESXMIM-F2 Local Management Guide 9.1 DEVICE SPECIFIC SETUP SCREEN FIELDS The following list describes each of the Device Specific Setup screen fields: Interface 1 This field displays the current connection status of the ESXMIM Interface 1. ...
Page 57 - THE COMPONENT STATUS SCREEN; The Component Status Screen
ESXMIM/ESXMIM-F2 Local Management Guide Page 10-1 CHAPTER 10 THE COMPONENT STATUS SCREEN Figure 10-1 shows the Component Status screen. The Component Status screen monitors the status of the MIB Components of the ESXMIM. Figure 10-1 The Component Status Screen The Component Status table lists the ad...
Page 58 - Chapter 10: The Component Status Screen
Chapter 10: The Component Status Screen Page 10-2 ESXMIM/ESXMIM-F2 Local Management Guide
Page 59 - THE INTERFACE STATISTICS SCREEN; The Interface Statistics Screen
ESXMIM/ESXMIM-F2 Local Management Guide Page 11-1 CHAPTER 11 THE INTERFACE STATISTICS SCREEN Figure 11-1 shows the Interface (MIB-2) Statistics screen. The Interface Statistics screen displays error, collision, and traffic statistics for specified ESXMIM interfaces. Figure 11-1 The Interface Statist...
Page 60 - INTERFACE STATISTICS SCREEN FIELDS
Chapter 11: The Interface Statistics Screen Page 11-2 ESXMIM/ESXMIM-F2 Local Management Guide 11.1 INTERFACE STATISTICS SCREEN FIELDS The following list describes the Interface Statistics screen fields: In Octets This field displays the number of octets (bytes) received by the interface. In Unicast ...
Page 62 - SELECTING AN UPDATE-FREQ; Use the arrow keys to highlight the UPDATE-FREQ command field.; CLEARING STATISTICS COUNTERS; Use the arrow keys to highlight the CLEAR COUNTERS command
Chapter 11: The Interface Statistics Screen Page 11-4 ESXMIM/ESXMIM-F2 Local Management Guide Interface This command field allows you to select the interface(s) you want to monitor. 11.2 SELECTING AN UPDATE-FREQ The ESXMIM updates the Interface Statistics screen every three seconds by default. The U...
Page 63 - Selecting an Interface; SELECTING AN INTERFACE; To select an interface to monitor, perform the following steps:
Selecting an Interface ESXMIM/ESXMIM-F2 Local Management Guide Page 11-5 11.4 SELECTING AN INTERFACE When the Interface Statistics Screen first appears, statistics are displayed for Interface 1, Interface 2, and Interface 3. To view statistics for other interfaces, use the INTFACE X command fields a...
Page 64 - Chapter 11: The Interface Statistics Screen
Chapter 11: The Interface Statistics Screen Page 11-6 ESXMIM/ESXMIM-F2 Local Management Guide
Page 65 - THE MIB NAVIGATOR SCREEN; The MIB Navigator Screen
ESXMIM/ESXMIM-F2 Local Management Guide Page 12-1 CHAPTER 12 THE MIB NAVIGATOR SCREEN This chapter explains how to use the MIB Navigator utility. The MIB Navigator allows access to a command set from which you can configure and manage the ESXMIM. Figure 12-1 shows the MIB Navigator screen. Figure 12...
Page 66 - Chapter 12: The MIB Navigator Screen; MANAGING DEVICE MIBS; Hierarchical MIB Tree Structure
Chapter 12: The MIB Navigator Screen Page 12-2 ESXMIM/ESXMIM-F2 Local Management Guide 12.1 MANAGING DEVICE MIBS The MIB Navigator lets you manage objects in the ESXMIM’s Management Information Bases (MIBs). MIBs are databases of objects used for managing the device and determining the ESXMIM’s conf...
Page 67 - MIB Navigator Command Set Overview; MIB NAVIGATOR COMMAND SET OVERVIEW; The MIB Navigator command set provides the following commands:; Navigation Commands
MIB Navigator Command Set Overview ESXMIM/ESXMIM-F2 Local Management Guide Page 12-3 12.2 MIB NAVIGATOR COMMAND SET OVERVIEW The MIB Navigator command set provides the following commands: Navigation Commands Navigation commands allow you to access and manage the MIB for the device running the MIB Na...
Page 68 - Conventions for MIB Navigator Commands; Information keyed by the user is shown in
Chapter 12: The MIB Navigator Screen Page 12-4 ESXMIM/ESXMIM-F2 Local Management Guide 12.2.1 Conventions for MIB Navigator Commands This manual uses the following conventions for denoting commands: • Information keyed by the user is shown in this helvetica font. • Command arguments are indicated by...
Page 69 - Not Applicable
MIB Navigator Command Set Overview ESXMIM/ESXMIM-F2 Local Management Guide Page 12-5 12.2.2 Navigation Commands The following MIB Navigation commands allow you to move from MIB object to MIB object within the MIB tree. branch: Syntax: branch [path] Description: The branch command displays all of the...
Page 70 - ctron
Chapter 12: The MIB Navigator Screen Page 12-6 ESXMIM/ESXMIM-F2 Local Management Guide ctron: Syntax: ctron Description: The ctron command allows you to change directories to the Cabletron MIB (1.3.6.1.4.1.52) without keying in the entire path. Options: Not Applicable Example: help: Syntax: help <...
Page 72 - pwd
Chapter 12: The MIB Navigator Screen Page 12-8 ESXMIM/ESXMIM-F2 Local Management Guide pwd: Syntax: pwd Description: The pwd command displays the full path name for the directory in which you are currently working. The directory is displayed in ASCII format. Options: Not Applicable Example: MIBNav-&...
Page 75 - whoami
MIB Navigator Command Set Overview ESXMIM/ESXMIM-F2 Local Management Guide Page 12-11 whoami: Syntax: whoami Description: The whoami command displays your community string and access privileges to the MIB. When using the whoami command one of these three access levels appears: read-only, read-write,...
Page 82 - Special Commands; done
Chapter 12: The MIB Navigator Screen Page 12-18 ESXMIM/ESXMIM-F2 Local Management Guide 12.2.4 Special Commands done, quit, exit: Syntax: done Description: These commands enable you to exit from the MIB Navigator and return to the Main Menu screen. Options: Not Applicable Example: MIBNav-> done C...
Page 83 - INDEX; Specific screen
ESXMIM/ESXMIM-F2 Local Management Guide Index-1 INDEX A Alignment errors 11-3 arp 12-12 B Backplane connection 9-2 branch 12-5 Bridge Setup screen 8-1 port administrative status 8-3 Spanning Tree protocol 8-2 C Caution 1-2 cd 12-5 COM port application 4-2 Command field 1-8 Community names 5-1 read-o...
Page 84 - Index; Statistics screen
Index Index-2 ESXMIM/ESXMIM-F2 Local Management Guide I Input field 1-7 Interface 1 assigning 9-2 Interface Statistics screen 11-1 clearing counters 11-4 discards 11-2, 11-3 errors 11-2, 11-3 interface 11-4 nonucast 11-2, 11-3 octets 11-2, 11-3 screen fields 11-2 selecting interface 11-5 selecting u...