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Chapter 4 Monitoring
Check the Dashboard
• “PoE Gauge” section on page 4-12
• “Fan Status” section on page 4-12
• “Temperature Status” section on page 4-13
• “Port Utilization and Port Errors Graphs” section on page 4-13
Tip The gauges and graphs on the Dashboard correlate with the graphs on the Trends
window. The Dashboard displays instantaneous status, while the Trends graphs
displays historical status. Used together, you can gather the detailed conditions
(vital signs) of the switch and its ports. For information about the Trends graphs,
see the “Check the Trends Graphs” section on page 4-14.
Switch Information
The Switch Information area on the Dashboard displays this information about the
switch:
Name The name of this switch configured during initial setup or through Network
Assistant. If no name was provided, this field displays the default name, Switch.
Product ID The model of this switch. This information cannot be modified.
IP Address The IP address of this switch configured during initial setup or through Network
Assistant.
MAC Address The MAC address of this switch. This information cannot be changed.
Version ID The version ID of the switch. This information cannot be changed.
Serial Number The serial number of this switch. This information cannot be changed.
Software The Cisco IOS software version that this switch is running. This information is
updated when you upgrade the switch software.
Contact The name of the person who is the administrative contact for this switch. This
information is entered on the SNMP window or through Network Assistant.
Location The location of this switch. This information is configured from the SNMP
window or through Network Assistant.
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