SmartZone Switch Management

  • Using SmartZone Settings to Manage ICX Switch Groups
  • Creating ICX Switch Groups
  • Creating Switch Registration Rules
    You can create registration rules for switch groups which are identified and approved by the controller to establish connection. Typically, the switch is registered with the controller using an IP address, subnet or model number.
  • Moving the Switches between Groups
    You can move the switches within any group or sub-group in the system hierarchy to manage it.
  • Deleting Switches
    You can delete switches that you do not want the SmartZone controller to manage anymore.
  • Backing up and Restoring ICX Switch Configuration
  • Scheduling a Firmware Upgrade
    You can upgrade or downgrade the firmware version of a switch or multiple switches that you are monitoring. You can upgrade the firmware on demand or schedule a firmware update for a list of selected ICX switches.
  • Viewing Switch Information
    Details such as switch status, firmware version, and IP address are available for individual switches, stacks, and switch groups.
  • Viewing Switch Configuration Information
    You can view configuration information about the switch, and backup or restore switch configuration as necessary. You can also view the difference between two configuration files.
  • Viewing Port Details
    Details on port use are available for individual switches, stacks, and switch groups.
  • Viewing Switch Health
    Health information displayed for a switch is based on memory usage and CPU usage statistics.
  • Viewing Alarms
    Syslog messages from the switch are sent to the controller to periodically communicate switch health and status. It also brings your attention to issues that may need resolution at the switch level. You can view these details from the Alarms tab for individual switches, stacks and switch groups.
  • Viewing Events
    Events are triggered by an occurrence or the detection of certain conditions in the switch. For example, when the temperature of the device reaches warning levels, or when the fan speed changes, an event is triggered. You can view these details from the Events tab for individual switches, stacks and switch groups.
  • Viewing LLDP Neighbor Information
    You can view information about the LLDP neighbors such as printers, VOIP devices, or other user equipment connected to the switch, in addition to the LLDP AP neighbors connected to the switch. Link layer discovery protocol or LLDP is used to discover and identify the clients.
  • Viewing Traffic Trends in the Switch
    You can view statistical information about how traffic is handled at the switch level. These details are available for individual switches, stacks and switch groups.
  • Viewing Firmware History of the Switch
    You can view the detailed status and result of the firmware update to a switch. You can also view a history of firmware upgrades that were previously carried out on the switch.