3Com Switch 8800 Advanced Software V5 Configuration Guide

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MANAGEMENT ETHERNET PORT
CONFIGURATION
When configuring management Ethernet port, go to these sections for
information you are interested in:
■ “Management Ethernet Port Overview” on page 53
■ “Management Ethernet Port Configuration” on page 53
Management Ethernet
Port Overview
Each Fabric on a Switch 8800 series switch provides a 10/100Base-TX
management Ethernet port (M-Ethernet) which has the functions listed below:
■ Connected with a PC, the port implements downloading and debugging of
system programs.
■ Connected with a remote network management workstation, the port
implements remote system management.
Management Ethernet
Port Configuration
You can perform the following operations in management Ethernet port view:
■ Configure the IP address for an interface
■ Bring up/shut down an interface
■ Set the description for an interface
■ Display the current system information
■ Test network connectivity (ping, tracert)
For detailed information, refer to “Ethernet Interface Configuration” on page 55
and “System Maintenance and Debugging” on page 1023.
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CAUTION:
■ A management Ethernet port is available only when being configured with an
IP address.
■ Management Ethernet ports do not support dynamic routing protocols.