Chapter 2 Overview
Management Options
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Management Options
Catalyst 2950 switches offer these management options:
• Cluster Management Suite (CMS)
CMS is made up of three web-based applications that you use to manage
switches. You can use Cluster Builder, which includes Cluster View, and
Cluster Manager to create, configure, and monitor switch clusters. You can
also use Device Manager to manage individual and standalone switches. For
more information, refer to the switch software configuration guide and the
CMS online help.
• IOS command-line interface (CLI)
You can manage switches by using command-line entries. To access the CLI,
connect a PC or a terminal directly to the console port on the switch. If the
switch is attached to your network, you can use a Telnet connection to
manage the switch from a remote location. For more information, refer to the
switch command reference.
• CiscoView application
You can use the CiscoView device-management application to set
configuration parameters and to view switch status and performance
information. This application, which you purchase separately, can be a
standalone application or part of an Simple Network Management Protocol
(SNMP) network-management platform. For more information, refer to the
documentation that came with your CiscoView application.
• SNMP network management
You can manage switches by using an SNMP-compatible management station
running platforms such as HP OpenView and SunNet Manager. The switch
supports a comprehensive set of management information base (MIB)
extensions and MIB II, the IEEE 802.1D bridge MIB, and four Remote
Monitoring (RMON) groups. For more information, refer to the
documentation that came with your SNMP application.
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