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The Switch Management Interface
Introduction
The DEFINITY Extender Switch Management Interface
is a Windows-based software package that provides a
user-friendly interface for the DEFINITY Extender
system administrator.
The Switch Management Interface, when connected
through to the ADMIN port of the Rack, is used for the
configuration, status, troubleshooting, monitoring, and
software upgrades for all 12 Switch Cards
simultaneously.
The Switch Management Interface software is year 2000
compliant, and requires Windows 95, or Windows NT
4.0 or higher to operate properly. See Customer
Supplied Equipment in Chapter 3, for PC requirements.
The ADMIN
Port
Upgrade
process for 3100
Switch Cards
Switch Cards are configured using the ADMIN port.
The port is connected to a PC via an RS-232 connector.
In addition, Card “0” must contain the Switch Card
(3100 or 3200) with the latest revision of software to
utilize all features of the Switch Management Interface.
See How to Connect to the ADMIN port in Chapter 5 for
more information.
The Switch Management Interface is used for upgrading
the software for the Model 3100 Switch Cards. The
administrator can upgrade a single card or multiple cards
simultaneously.
Note: You can upgrade the Model 1101 Remote Module
from the Switch Card over the analog connection. See
Upgrading the Remote Module in Chapter 7 for more
information.