Departmental Switch Model DS-16B Hardware Reference Manual
Switch Management
Comparing Switch Management Access Methods
There are several access methods for managing a switch. Table 3-1
summarizes the different management access methods.
An advanced set of controls and displays are available using a Telnet
connection for testing and debugging purposes. Before a Telnet connection
can be established the switch must have an IP address assigned to it, use the
front panel buttons to assign an IP address.
To reset a switch to factory default values use the Reset to Default
command, described in Reset to Default on page 3-16. Before changing
any factory default settings, become familiar with the operations
described in this chapter including both the switch’s functions and
interactive characteristics.
Table 3-1 Comparison of Management Access Methods
Method Description Local
In-Band
(Fibre Channel)
Out-of-band
(Ethernet)
Front panel controls Managed through control
located on the switch
Ye s No N o
Telnet commands Managed remotely using
Telnet commands
No Yes Yes
Managing with SNMP Managed remotely using
Simple Network Management
Protocol (SNMP)
No Yes Yes
Managing through
SES*
Managed SCSI-3 Enclosure
Services
No Yes No
Web-based
management*
Managed remotely though
web
No Yes Yes
* SES and Web-based Management are optionally licensed features.
