Configuring System Identification Values

Use the System General window to view general information about the module and configure identification values.

 

Assigning Module Host Name

You can identify the module by assigning it a host name. The name is used only for descriptive or informational purposes. It does not affect or change the module's address.

Procedure:

Step

Action

1 Enter a name for the module. You can use a maximum of 80 alphanumeric characters, including spaces.
2 Click Apply.

Configuring System Identification Parameters

This window allows you to configure the location of the module and a contact person. This information is available as a MIB to management agents that are based on SNMP (Simple Network Management Protocol).

To completely configure the module for remote management using MIB-based management systems, you must configure:

Procedure:

Step Action
1 Specify a physical location for the module. For example, you may want to indicate that a module is located in Building 2, third floor, room 2. You can use a maximum of 80 alphanumeric characters.
2 Enter the information about the person responsible for the module. For example, you could enter a name and phone number. You can use a maximum of 80 alphanumeric characters.
3 Click Apply.

Field Descriptions

System Status

Type

Module's product name.

Description

Number of ports and their protocols, as well as the version of the Data Moving Engine (DME).

Revision

Revision numbers of the hardware, Read-Only Memory (ROM), and software.

Up Time

Number of minutes the module has run without a reset.

Management Resets

Number of times that the module received a management command to restart.

Unsolicited Resets

Number of times that the module resets automatically without receiving a management command.

System Identification

Name

Name assigned to the module.

Contact

Person to contact for support issues.

Location

Physical location of the module.