Chapter 1 Introduction
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Ellipse 3000 Release 3.0, Rev. B
Management
1.3 Management
The following sections detail the different management interfaces and methods available to
control the Ellipse.
1.3.1
Local Management
The Ellipse supports two local management methods:
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Front-panel Control
– Provides an easy to use graphical display with a large LCD screen and
intuitive control.
■
PC Terminal Control
– Supports PC terminal control from a standard PC terminal (over RS232).
The terminal provides access to control and monitor functionalities that are not available when
using any Ellipse front panel feature.
CAUTION:
Using PC Terminal control option can be done only by advanced users and Harmonic technical
support personnel.
1.3.2
Remote Management
The Ellipse supports three remote management methods:
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Web Manager
– Use Internet Explorer to monitor the Ellipse parameters with an easy to use
graphical-interface.
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NMS-/ SNMP Control
– provides a menu and dialog driven interface which allows controlling,
modifying, and upgrading the Ellipse though SNMP commands.
■
Telnet
– supports remote control through the Internet. By that, it can be controlled and
configured from a standard PC terminal (over Ethernet).
CAUTION:
Telnet access is recommended to be used by advanced users and/or Harmonic technical support
personnel.
