NSG 9000-6G - Harmonic Inc

Chapter 1 Features and Specifications
Management Interfaces
1.3 Management Interfaces
Harmonic offers several methods for configuring the NSG 9000-6G devices and monitoring
their status. All management interfaces listed below connect to the NSG 9000-6G over LAN,
via its ETH1 Ethernet port.
Caution: Harmonic strongly recommends using an Ethernet network that is isolated from
any other networks or subnets at your site for management of the NSG 9000-6G
gateways. It ensures adequate security, and prevents possible disturbances to the
normal operation of NSG 9000-6G devices due to uncontrolled network activity.
The table below lists the available management interfaces according to the management
purpose for which they are designed:
Table 1-2: Management Interfaces
Tool Purpose Explanation
Control Panel
Web Client
Preliminary configuration
and monitoring of a
single NSG 9000-6G
device
Configuration and
monitoring of a single
NSG 9000-6G device
The NSG 9000-6G control panel is located
on the front panel of the NSG 9000-6G. The
control panel is active once the NSG 9000-
6G boots up and provides means for
preliminary configuration of a single NSG
9000 device. It also allows you to monitor the
NSG 9000-6G's status, view its alarms (if
present), and troubleshoot them.
The NSG 9000-6G web client is an on-board
web-based user interface, that is an integral
part of the NSG 9000-6G firmware. The web
client is accessible through Microsoft Internet
Explorer, and provides means for configuring
a single NSG 9000-6G device. It also allows
the user to monitor the NSG 9000-6G's
status, view its alarms (if present), and
troubleshoot them. For details on Internet
Explorer and accessing the web client, see
2.2.1 Logging Into the Device via IE on
page 15.
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