4.1.3 Overview of operation management functions

To begin using the Switch, complete the setup tasks and then power on the Switch. From an operation terminal connected to the Switch, you can execute operation commands and configuration commands to check the device status or to change the configuration as the connected network changes. The following table describes the Switch management operations you can perform.

Table 4-2: Types of operation and administration
Functionality	Overview
Command input	Accepts input from the command line.
Login control	Blocks unauthorized access and performs password checks.
Configuration editing	Sets the running configuration. The settings apply immediately.
Network commands	Supports remote operation commands.
Logs and statistics	Shows information such as past failures and statistics about line usage.
LED display and fault reporting	Shows the status of the Switch using LEDs.
MIB information gathering	Manages the network via an SNMP manager.
Switch maintenance	Provides commands such as displaying statuses for maintaining the switch, and line diagnostics for tracking switch and network failures.
Memory card tools	Perform tasks such as formatting memory cards.