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CHAPTER 3 Managing the
Switch
Choosing a Management Interface
Vixel 9000 Series Fibre Channel Switches can be managed through several
interfaces, using Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP).
The Command Line Interface (CLI) allows you access to switch management
through Telnet, modem, or serial connection.
The Web Manager lets you manage and monitor a Vixel 9000 Series Switch from
any network-connected computer. (Supported browsers are Netscape Navigator 4.7
or higher and Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.0 or higher. The browser needs to be
Javascript-enabled.
Choosing a Management Interface 10
Using the Web Manager 13
Using the Web Manager 13
Using the Command Line Interface (CLI) 16
Using Other SNMP Tools 21