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5-2 Issue 1 October 1998
Configuration
Introduction
This chapter provides information for configuring Switch
Cards to communicate with the appropriate remote
modules. The Switch Management Interface or a PC
running a terminal emulation program can be used to
configure cards.
System
Administrator
Password
Files
The system administrator has complete control of the entire
Rack. Only the system administrator should have access to
the Switch Management Interface.
To set up the Rack:
1. Create a user and assign a password for each remote
module.
2. Create user groups to designate users by job function or
department. The User ID consists of the first two digits
of the password. These are automatically assigned
when users are added to user groups.
3. Upload user group information to single or multiple
Switch Cards. See next page for configuration steps.
All user and user group information is stored in password
files. To setup and configure the Switch Cards, you MUST
create at least one password file. Password files are saved to
and retrieved from the hard disk of your PC. Cards cannot
be configured without first opening a password file. See
page 5-11 for more information.
Additional
tasks
The Switch Management Interface allows the system
administrator to perform these additional tasks:
Detect existing hardware within the Rack (page 5-13)
Display card position, model, and user group
assignments (page 5-18)
Configure the Card data port settings (page 5-28)
Display card statistics (see Chapter 6)
Review card diagnostics (see Chapter 6)
Troubleshoot connection problems (see Chapter 6)
Upgrade card software (see Chapter 7)