book Page 1 Monday, March 2, 1998 4:27 PM DRAFT IntraSwitch™ 5212 User’s Manual Asanté Technologies, Inc. 821 Fox Lane San Jose, CA 95131 www.asante.com 1.800.662.9686 February 1998 Part Number: 06-00381-00 Rev.
book Page 2 Monday, March 2, 1998 4:27 PM Copyright 1998 by Asanté Technologies, Inc. All rights reserved. No part of this manual, or any associated artwork, software, product, design or design concept, may be copied, reproduced or stored, in whole or in part, in any form or by any means mechanical, electronic, optical, photocopying, recording or otherwise, including translation to another language or format, without the express written consent of Asanté Technologies.
book Page i Monday, March 2, 1998 4:27 PM Table of Contents About This Manual ................................................vii About This Manual ........................................................................ viii Chapter Contents ................................................................... viii Document Conventions .......................................................... ix Audience .................................................................................. x Introduction ....
book Page ii Monday, March 2, 1998 4:27 PM Installation ......................................................... 2-1 Installing the IntraSwitch.............................................................. 2-2 Installation Guidelines............................................................ 2-2 Power Requirements....................................................... 2-2 Environmental Requirements.......................................... 2-2 Cooling and Airflow .........................................
book Page iii Monday, March 2, 1998 4:27 PM Setting Up For Management ............................... 4-1 IntraSwitch Management .............................................................. Overview................................................................................ Management Scenarios.................................................... Out-of-Band Management....................................................... In-Band Management.............................................................
book Page iv Monday, March 2, 1998 4:27 PM Adding a Trap Receiver Entry................................. 5-20 Deleting a Trap Receiver Entry............................... 5-20 Configuring Port Parameters ......................................... 5-21 Current Settings...................................................... 5-22 Enabling/Disabling a Port ....................................... 5-24 Configuring Full Duplex......................................... 5-24 Configuring RMON Parameters...............
book Page v Monday, March 2, 1998 4:27 PM Advanced Management ....................................... 7-1 Advanced Management................................................................. 7-2 RMON Overview.................................................................... 7-2 Benefits of RMON .................................................................. 7-2 Configuring RMON Parameters.............................................. 7-3 RMON History Group .............................................
book Page vi Monday, March 2, 1998 4:27 PM Technical Specifications ..................................... C-1 Network Management Platforms Supported.................. LEDs................................................................................ Connectors ..................................................................... Spanning Tree Support................................................... MAC Address Table Size ................................................. Dimensions......................
DRAFT book Page vii Monday, March 2, 1998 4:27 PM About This Manual This section provides an overview of the IntraSwitch 5212 User’s Manual. It describes the manual’s chapters, document conventions, and intended audience.
book Page viii Monday, March 2, 1998 4:27 PM About This Manual About This Manual Chapter Contents This manual is divided into the following chapters and appendices. Chapter/Appendix 1 Introduction Describes the IntraSwitch 5212, its package contents, features, switching capacity, and management options. 2 Installation Describes the steps required to install the IntraSwitch 5212, connect it to the network, and configure it for management.
book Page ix Monday, March 2, 1998 4:27 PM Document Conventions Document Conventions Chapter/Appendix Description Appendix A, “ Troubleshooting” Provides a list of troubleshooting tips for isolating problems with the IntraSwitch 5212 or the network. Appendix B, “Supported MIBs” Describes the MIBs supported by the IntraSwitch 5212. Appendix C, “Technical Specifications” Provides a list of the IntraSwitch 5212’s technical specifications.
book Page x Monday, March 2, 1998 4:27 PM About This Manual Audience This manual uses terms and concepts associated with Ethernet networking and switches. It is recommended that the user of this manual be familiar with the basics of local area networks and Ethernet switches.
DRAFT book Page 1 Monday, March 2, 1998 4:27 PM 1 Introduction This chapter is an introduction to the IntraSwitch 5212. It provides an overview of the IntraSwitch 5212 and describes its features, management and configuration capabilities, switching capacity, and factory default settings.
book Page 2 Monday, March 2, 1998 4:27 PM Introduction IntraSwitch 5212 The Asanté IntraSwitch 5212 is a high-performance, manageable Ethernet switch that offers 12 10Base-T ports, one 10/100TX port, and one optional Asanté Media Independent Interface (Asanté MII) expansion slot. The Asanté MII expansion slot allows for the addition of 10/ 100TX, 100Base-FX, or 10Base-FL connections. See page 2-6 for more details.
book Page 3 Monday, March 2, 1998 4:27 PM IntraSwitch Components IntraSwitch Components 10/100TX Port The auto-negotiating 10/100TX port allows for the connection of a 10Base-T or a 100Base-T (Fast Ethernet) device. See "10/100TX Port" on page 2-9 for more information. 10Base-T Ports The 12 fixed 10Base-T ports allow for the connection of 10BaseT Ethernet devices. See "10Base-T Ports" on page 2-9 for more information.
book Page 4 Monday, March 2, 1998 4:27 PM Introduction Configuration/ Management The IntraSwitch 5212 can be managed through standard out-ofband sessions through the Console port, via in-band Telnet sessions, via a supported World Wide Web browser, or via any SNMP-based management software program (such as IntraSpection™). Console/Telnet Management The SNMP (Simple Network Management Protocol) is used to manage the IntraSwitch 5212.
book Page 5 Monday, March 2, 1998 4:27 PM Switching Capacity Switching Capacity Each 10Base-T port forwards Ethernet minimum-sized 64-byte packets at the maximum attainable rate of 14,880 packets per second (pps). The 10/100 port can forward 64-byte packets at 148,000pps. The IntraSwitch 5212 fully supports the 802.1d transparent Ethernet bridging standard. IEEE 802.1d compliance provides automatic address learning, packet filtering, and the Spanning Tree Protocol.
book Page 6 Monday, March 2, 1998 4:27 PM Introduction Features The IntraSwitch 5212 has the following features: ❏ 12 10Base-T switched ports with RJ-45 connectors ❏ One fixed 10/100TX port with an RJ-45 connector (supports NWay™ auto-negotiation) ❏ One Asanté MII expansion slot for adding an optional 10/100TX, 100Base-FX, or 10Base-FL uplink port ❏ Telnet (in-band) and Console (out-of-band) management ❏ HTTP server (provides SNMP management via any supported World Wide Web browser; see the Web Manag
book Page 7 Monday, March 2, 1998 4:27 PM Package Contents Package Contents The IntraSwitch 5212 is shipped with the following items: ❏ (1) IntraSwitch 5212 Ethernet switch ❏ (2) rack-mounting brackets ❏ (12) standard Phillips screws for attaching the rackmounting brackets to the IntraSwitch 5212 and mounting it to an equipment rack ❏ (1) power cord ❏ (1) User’s Manual (this book) ❏ (1) Quick Installation Guide ▲ Important! If you are missing any of the above items, contact the dealer from whom you pur
book Page 8 Monday, March 2, 1998 4:27 PM Introduction Tools and Materials Some tools and materials that are not supplied with the IntraSwitch 5212 are needed to connect the switch to an Ethernet network. The table below lists the tools and materials required for connecting devices to the switch’s ports, for installing an Asanté MII module, and for rack-mounting the switch.
book Page 9 Monday, March 2, 1998 4:27 PM Pin Assignments Pin Assignments The following diagrams, based on the IEEE 568B standards, can be used to assist in connecting the IntraSwitch 5212 to an Ethernet network.
book Page 10 Monday, March 2, 1998 4:27 PM Introduction Factory Defaults The IntraSwitch 5212 is shipped with the following configuration default settings: Table 1-2 Factory Default Configurations Configuration IP address Default Setting 0.0.0.0 Important! The first IP address that is assigned to the IntraSwitch becomes the new factory default setting. Subnet Mask 0.0.0.0 Important! The first subnet mask that is assigned to the IntraSwitch becomes the new factory default setting. Default Gateway 0.
DRAFT book Page 1 Monday, March 2, 1998 4:27 PM 2 Installation This chapter explains how to power on the IntraSwitch 5212, install it in an equipment rack, and connect it to your network. It also explains how to install an Asanté MII expansion module and prepare the IntraSwitch 5212 for management capabilities.
book Page 2 Monday, March 2, 1998 4:27 PM Installation Installing the IntraSwitch Installation Guidelines Before installing the IntraSwitch 5212, carefully review the following guidelines. Power Requirements The source electrical outlet should be installed near the IntraSwitch 5212, be easily accessible, and be properly grounded. Make sure the power source adheres to the following guidelines: ❏ ❏ ❏ Voltage range: 100 to 240 VAC Frequency range: 60/50 Hz Maximum current: 1.
book Page 3 Monday, March 2, 1998 4:27 PM Installation Overview Installation Overview The table below describes the steps needed to install the IntraSwitch 5212. The steps that are optional are labeled “optional”; the steps that are required are labeled “required.” The sections that follow explain each step in detail. To install the IntraSwitch 5212: Table 2-1 Installation Overview Step 1 Action (required) Open the box and check the contents.
book Page 4 Monday, March 2, 1998 4:27 PM Installation Rack Mounting/ Desktop Placement Equipment Rack Installation The IntraSwitch 5212 can be installed in most standard 19-inch equipment racks. It can also be placed on a horizontal surface with support capabilities of 11 pounds (5 kilograms). To install the IntraSwitch 5212 in an equipment rack: ▲ Important! Disconnect all cables from the IntraSwitch 5212 before continuing. 1 Place the IntraSwitch 5212 on a stable, flat surface.
book Page 5 Monday, March 2, 1998 4:27 PM Rack Mounting/Desktop Placement Free-Standing Installation The IntraSwitch 5212 has four rubber feet applied to the bottom of its chassis that enable desktop/free-standing installation of the unit. For desktop/free-standing installation: ❏ Place the IntraSwitch 5212 on a horizontal surface with a minimum area of 17.1” x 14.5” and support capabilities of 11 pounds.
book Page 6 Monday, March 2, 1998 4:27 PM Installation Installing an Asanté MII Module The IntraSwitch 5212 has one Asanté Media Independent Interface (Asanté MII) expansion slot which allows for the addition of various types of media access modules, including: ❏ ❏ ❏ 10/100Base-TX 100Base-FX 10Base-FL (with ST connector) The Asanté MII module is sold separately and complies with IEEE 802.3 and 802.3u (10/100Base-T and 100Base-FX) specifications.
book Page 7 Monday, March 2, 1998 4:27 PM Installing an Asanté MII Module 3 Slide the Asanté MII module into the expansion slot until it stops, then push the module in until it seats with the connector. See Figure 2-3. MII (Port 14) Figure 2-3 4 Installing an Asanté MII expansion module Screw the module into place by tightening the thumbscrew on the module’s cover.
book Page 8 Monday, March 2, 1998 4:27 PM Installation Connecting Power To connect power to the IntraSwitch 5212: 1 Plug one end of the supplied power cord into the power connector on the back of the IntraSwitch 5212. MII (Port 14) Redundant Power Sup ply Power Cord Power Switch Figure 2-5 2 Connecting the power cord to the IntraSwitch 5212 Plug the other end of the power cord into a grounded AC outlet. ∆ 3 Turn the power switch to the “on” position.
book Page 9 Monday, March 2, 1998 4:27 PM Connecting to the Network Connecting to the Network To connect the IntraSwitch 5212 to an Ethernet network: 1 2 Make sure the IntraSwitch 5212 is powered off. 3 Power on the IntraSwitch 5212. Connect network devices to the IntraSwitch 5212, following the cable guidelines outlined below. After the IntraSwitch 5212 is connected to the network and is powered on, it can be configured for management capabilities (see "Setting up for Management" on page 2-12).
book Page 10 Monday, March 2, 1998 4:27 PM Installation Asanté MII Ports 10/100TX Module 100Base-FX Module 10Base-FL Module Page 2-10 The Asanté MII expansion slot allows for the connection of a 10/100TX, 100Base-FX, or 10Base-FL port. Table 2-4 10/100TX Asanté MII Module Cable Guidelines Connecting To Cable Required Network Station Category 5 UTP cross-over cable (100 meters maximum) with RJ-45 connectors.
book Page 11 Monday, March 2, 1998 4:27 PM Connecting to the Network Cabling Scenarios Diagram The following diagram illustrates some of the various cabling scenarios available with the IntraSwitch 5212. 10Base-T ports: require Category 3, 4, or 5 cable 10/100 port: requires Category 5 cable IntraSwitch 5212 100 Mbps RS-232 POWER Max Util 10/100 FDP Console Data Link 10/100 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 MII 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 straight-through cable (100max.
book Page 12 Monday, March 2, 1998 4:27 PM Installation Setting up for Management To use the IntraSwitch 5212 as a managed switch, it must be configured with an IP address. This can be accomplished in one of two ways: ❏ ❏ BootP Configuration Page 2-12 automatically using Asanté View BootP (default) server manually via the Console port The IntraSwitch 5212 is shipped with BootP/TFTP support.
book Page 13 Monday, March 2, 1998 4:27 PM Setting up for Management To verify that the IntraSwitch 5212 received an IP address, use a tool such as Ping1 to try and access the IntraSwitch 5212; if you can access the IntraSwitch 5212, it is properly configured with an IP address.
book Page 14 Monday, March 2, 1998 4:27 PM Installation ❏ Stop Bits: 1 ❏ Flow Control: None If configuring with a Macintosh computer, please call Asanté Technical support for proper DIN 8 – DB-9 cable. 3 The IntraSwitch 5212’s Local Management Interface Main Menu appears on the terminal screen, as shown in Figure 2-9. Figure 2-9 4 Type c to open the Configuration Menu. The “Enter Password” prompt appears. 5 Type your password at the prompt.
book Page 15 Monday, March 2, 1998 4:27 PM Setting up for Management ▲ Important! Depending on your network configuration, you may also need to set subnet mask and default router (gateway) information for the IntraSwitch 5212. See "Configuring TCP/IP Parameters" on page 512. 9 Press Return. q to return to the Configuration Menu. 10Type The IntraSwitch 5212 is configured with an IP address.
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DRAFT book Page 1 Monday, March 2, 1998 4:27 PM 3 LED Indicators This chapter describes the front panel layout of the IntraSwitch 5212 and explains how to interpret the LEDs.
book Page 2 Monday, March 2, 1998 4:27 PM LED Indicators LED Indicators The IntraSwitch 5212 has five rows of LEDs on its front panel that convey the status of each 10Base-T port as well as the status of the 10/100TX port and Asanté MII expansion port (if installed). See Figure 3-1.
book Page 3 Monday, March 2, 1998 4:27 PM Port LEDs Port LEDs When the IntraSwitch is first powered on, the port and diagnostic LEDs blink. The green power light illuminates and remains on, indicating electrical power to the unit. The IntraSwitch 5212 has five rows of LEDs. The following table states their color and meaning: Table 3-1 Port LEDs LED 100Mbps Color green Meaning 10/100TX port or an installed Asanté MII expansion port is operating at 100Mbps speed.
book Page 4 Monday, March 2, 1998 4:27 PM LED Indicators Power LED The green POWER light comes on and stays on when the unit is receiving electrical power. Diagnostic LEDs The IntraSwitch’s four diagnostic LEDs (one orange, three green) blink once when the switch is first powered on. ▲ Page 3-4 Important! If the diagnostic LEDs illuminate for any length of time other than during a power cycle, contact Asanté Technical support (see Appendix E,“Technical Support”).
DRAFT book Page 1 Monday, March 2, 1998 4:27 PM 4 Setting Up For Management This chapter describes the different management options available with the IntraSwitch 5212. It also explains how to connect to the IntraSwitch 5212 using those options.
book Page 2 Monday, March 2, 1998 4:27 PM Setting Up For Management IntraSwitch Management Overview The IntraSwitch 5212 can be managed using any of the following methods: Table 4-1 Management Options Method Type Description Console out-of-band management local connection to the IntraSwitch via the switch’s Console port Telnet (one session) in-band management remote connection over the network to the IntraSwitch via a terminal emulation program World Wide Web browser in-band management remote
book Page 3 Monday, March 2, 1998 4:27 PM Overview Management Scenarios The following diagram illustrates the management options available with the IntraSwitch 5212.
book Page 4 Monday, March 2, 1998 4:27 PM Setting Up For Management Out-of-Band Management Out-of-band network management allows you to configure, manage, and monitor the IntraSwitch 5212 and each of its ports. You can perform these functions via the following method: ❏ By attaching a terminal (or a terminal emulator) to the IntraSwitch 5212’s Console port and using the menu-driven Local Management Interface. Out-of-band network management is guaranteed even when the in-band Ethernet network is down.
book Page 5 Monday, March 2, 1998 4:27 PM Out-of-Band Management If configuring with a Macintosh computer, please call Asanté Technical support for proper DIN 8 – DB-9 cable. 3 Once connected, the Local Management Interface Main Menu appears on the screen. See Chapter 5,“Console Management,” for information on using the Local Management Interface to manage the IntraSwitch 5212. ∆ Note: A password is needed to access the Configuration menu. The default password is Asante.
book Page 6 Monday, March 2, 1998 4:27 PM Setting Up For Management In-Band Management In-band network management allows you to manage, control, and monitor the IntraSwitch 5212 and each of its ports over the Ethernet network. You can perform these functions by accessing the IntraSwitch via one of the following methods: ❏ ❏ ❏ By connecting with a terminal emulation program such as Telnet1 and using the Local Management Interface.
book Page 7 Monday, March 2, 1998 4:27 PM In-Band Management Web Browser Management See the Web Management Server Reference Guide for information on managing the IntraSwitch 5212 with a Web browser. SNMP-based Management Software Refer to the software’s User’s Manual for information on managing the IntraSwitch 5212 with SNMP-based management software.
book Page 8 Monday, March 2, 1998 4:27 PM In-Band Management Page 4-8
DRAFT book Page 1 Monday, March 2, 1998 4:27 PM 5 Console Management This chapter describes how to manage the IntraSwitch 5212 using the out-of-band Console or in-band Telnet interface.
book Page 2 Monday, March 2, 1998 4:27 PM Console Management Console Management Overview The IntraSwitch 5212’s Local Management Interface is a menudriven application that provides for management and configuration of the IntraSwitch 5212 and each of its ports.
book Page 3 Monday, March 2, 1998 4:27 PM Configuration and Management Tasks Configuration and Management Tasks Table 5-1 Configuration Tasks Configuration Task Page # Logging into the Configuration Menu page 5-7 Changing System Administration Information page 5-11 Changing TCP/IP Information page 5-13 Setting Community Strings page 5-19 Page 5-3
book Page 4 Monday, March 2, 1998 4:27 PM Console Management Table 5-2 Management Tasks Page 5-4 Management Task Page # Performing a Software Upgrade page 5-16 Enabling Trap Authentication page 5-19 Adding a Trap Receiver page 5-20 Deleting a Trap Receiver page 5-20 Enabling or Disabling a Port page 5-24 Configuring Full Duplex page 5-24 Configuring Auto-Negotiation page 5-25 Finding an Entry in the MAC Forwarding Table page 5-27 Setting the Age-Out Timer page 5-28 Enabling/Disabling
book Page 5 Monday, March 2, 1998 4:27 PM Local Management Interface Local Management Interface After you connect to the IntraSwitch 5212’s Local Management Interface using either out-of-band Console or in-band Telnet connection as described in Chapter 4, the Main Menu appears, as shown in Figure 5-1.
book Page 6 Monday, March 2, 1998 4:27 PM Console Management General Information Menu The General Information Menu displays the IntraSwitch 5212’s current operating information; such as, the IntraSwitch 5212’s name, IP address, and boot information. ∆ Note: The information displayed on this screen is read-only. Accessing the General Information Menu ❏ Type g from the Main Menu. A screen similar to Figure 5-2 appears.
book Page 7 Monday, March 2, 1998 4:27 PM Logging into the Configuration Menu Configuration Menu The Configuration Menu allows you to configure settings for the IntraSwitch 5212. These settings include items such as system administration information,TCP/IP parameters, RMON parameters, port parameters, and bootstrap parameters. Logging into the Configuration Menu 1 From the Local Management Interface Main Menu, type c. 2 Type your password at the “Enter Password” prompt.
book Page 8 Monday, March 2, 1998 4:27 PM Console Management 3 From this menu you can access configuration submenus by typing the command letter of the corresponding menu option (e.g., type a for the Configure System Administration Information Menu). Table 5-2 provides a brief overview of each menu item.
book Page 9 Monday, March 2, 1998 4:27 PM Menu Item Description Config MAC Forwarding Table Parameters Allows you to change the entries in the IntraSwitch 5212’s MAC Forwarding Table. See "Configuring MAC Forwarding Table Parameters" on page 5-26. Config Spanning Tree Parameters Displays the IntraSwitch 5212’s Spanning Tree parameters and allows you to enable or disable Spanning Tree. See "Configuring Spanning Tree Parameters" on page 5-29.
book Page 10 Monday, March 2, 1998 4:27 PM Console Management Configuring System Administration Information This menu displays and allows you to change the name, location, and contact information for the IntraSwitch. To access the System Administration Information Menu, type a from the Configuration Menu. The following menu appears. Current Settings Figure 5-4 System Administration Information Menu Current Settings Table 5-3 explains each setting on the System Administration Information Menu.
book Page 11 Monday, March 2, 1998 4:27 PM Configuring System Administration Information Changing System Administration Information To change the IntraSwitch 5212’s name/location/contact information: 1 Open the System Administration Information Menu by typing a in the Configuration Menu. 2 Type the command letter of the corresponding menu item in the System Administration Configuration Menu. 3 Type the information at the prompt. See Table 5-3 for a description of each parameter.
book Page 12 Monday, March 2, 1998 4:27 PM Console Management Configuring TCP/IP Parameters This menu displays and allows you to change the information needed to access the IntraSwitch 5212 over the network (inband management). To access the TCP/IP Parameter Menu, type i from the Configuration Menu. The following menu appears. Current Settings Figure 5-5 TCP/IP Parameter Menu ∆ Note: By default, each parameter is set to 0.0.0.0.
book Page 13 Monday, March 2, 1998 4:27 PM Configuring TCP/IP Parameters Changing TCP/IP Information To change the switch’s IP address, subnet mask, or default gateway information: 1 Open the TPC/IP Parameter Menu by typing i in the Configuration Menu. 2 Type the command letter of the option you want to change. 3 Type the new address at the prompt. See Table 5-4 for a description of each parameter. ▲ Important! Follow the format: number. number. number. number.
book Page 14 Monday, March 2, 1998 4:27 PM Console Management Configuring Bootstrap Parameters This menu displays and allows you to change the bootstrap parameters used for downloading a new version of software when one is issued. To access the Bootstrap Parameters Menu, type b from the Configuration Menu. The following menu appears. Current Settings Figure 5-6 ▲ BootStrap Parameter Menu Important! The IntraSwitch 5212’s default Load Mode setting is Local.
book Page 15 Monday, March 2, 1998 4:27 PM Configuring Bootstrap Parameters Table 5-5 Bootstrap Parameter Settings Setting Description Set Load Mode to Local Executes the software image file from the IntraSwitch 5212’s internal flash memory (default setting). Important! This is the IntraSwitch 5212’s default setting. Set Load Mode to Remote Loads a new software image file from a server on the network. Important! To use this option, you must select BootP-TFTP or TFTP as the Boot Mode.
book Page 16 Monday, March 2, 1998 4:27 PM Console Management Performing a Software Upgrade When Asanté issues a new version of the software image for the IntraSwitch 5212, you can obtain it from Asanté’s World Wide Web site or by contacting Asanté’s Technical Support (see Appendix E,“Technical Support”). The software file must be downloaded from a management station on your network, such as AsantéView.These instructions explain how to perform a software upgrade on the IntraSwitch 5212 from AsantéView.
book Page 17 Monday, March 2, 1998 4:27 PM Configuring SNMP Parameters Configuring SNMP Parameters This menu controls the IntraSwitch 5212’s SNMP (Simple Network Management Protocol) parameters. With these parameters, you can configure the IntraSwitch 5212’s read and write community strings, set the IntraSwitch 5212 to generate authentication traps, and determine which management stations on your network can receive traps. To access the SNMP Parameter Menu, type n from the Configuration Menu.
book Page 18 Monday, March 2, 1998 4:27 PM Console Management Table 5-6 SNMP Parameter Settings Setting Description SNMP Read Community The IntraSwitch 5212’s SNMP read community string. The read community string is a single word that defines access rights for reading SNMP data objects. The default setting is public. SNMP Write Community The IntraSwitch 5212’s SNMP write community string. The write community string is a single word that defines access rights for writing SNMP data objects.
book Page 19 Monday, March 2, 1998 4:27 PM Configuring SNMP Parameters Changing Community Strings To change the IntraSwitch 5212’s community strings: 1 Open the SNMP Parameter Menu by typing n in the Configuration Menu. 2 Type r to change the read community string or w to change the write community string. 3 Type a new community string at the prompt. To cancel a selected option, press ctrl-c at the command prompt. 4 Press Return. The IntraSwitch 5212’s community strings are configured.
book Page 20 Monday, March 2, 1998 4:27 PM Console Management ∆ Note: If there is an entry in the trap receiver table of an IP address for any component connected to the 5212 IntraSwitch, other traps will be generated. These include traps for cold starts (when power is cycled off and on or the plug is unplugged and reconnected), link ups (when a component is plugged into a port or a link is established), and link downs (when you unplug a component from a port or lose a link).
book Page 21 Monday, March 2, 1998 4:27 PM Configuring Port Parameters 2 3 4 Type d to delete an SNMP trap receiver entry. Type the IP address of the receiving network station entry to be deleted. Press The trap receiver entry is deleted. Configuring Port Parameters This menu allows you to manually configure each of the IntraSwitch 5212’s ports for speed, connection, link mode, and auto-negotiation.
book Page 22 Monday, March 2, 1998 4:27 PM Console Management The Port Parameter menu displays statistics for one port at a time.The current port for which statistics are displayed is shown at the top of the screen (next to “Port Number:”). ❏ ❏ ❏ Ports 1 – 12 — each 10Base-T port. Port 13 — the 10/100TX port. Port 14 — the installed Asanté MII expansion module. Current Settings Table 5-7 explains each setting on the Port Parameter Menu.
book Page 23 Monday, March 2, 1998 4:27 PM Configuring Port Parameters Table 5-7 Port Parameter Settings Setting Description Port Number The number of the port for which information is displayed. Port Connection The administrative status of the port’s connection (enabled or disabled) Note: If the port is disabled, the port will not receive any packets, even if the port’s Link Status is ON. Link Status The status of the port.
book Page 24 Monday, March 2, 1998 4:27 PM Console Management Enabling/Disabling a Port The enabling or disabling of a port is a manual operation that can be used to isolate network devices possibly causing problems on the network or to prevent unauthorized use of a port or station. To enable or disable a port: 1 Open the Port Parameter Menu by typing p on the Configuration Menu. 2 Select the port to be enabled or disabled by typing l and entering the port’s number.
book Page 25 Monday, March 2, 1998 4:27 PM Configuring Port Parameters ∆ Note: If you are using full duplex mode with a Macintosh, be sure to use an Asanté driver with full duplex support. Improper duplex negotiation may result in very slow performance.
book Page 26 Monday, March 2, 1998 4:27 PM Console Management 3 Type a to toggle the port’s auto-negotiation status to enabled or disabled, as desired. The port’s auto-negotiation ability is changed. The auto-negotiation status is displayed at the top of the screen. Configuring RMON Parameters This menu allows you to view and configure RMON (remote monitoring) information. ∆ Note: RMON is a standard for monitoring and reporting network activity using remote monitors.
book Page 27 Monday, March 2, 1998 4:27 PM Configuring MAC Forwarding Table Parameters To access the MAC Forwarding Table Parameters Menu, type f from the Configuration Menu. The following menu appears. Current Setting Figure 5-9 MAC Forwarding Table Parameters Menu Current Settings Table 5-8 explains the setting on the MAC Forwarding Table Parameter Menu.
book Page 28 Monday, March 2, 1998 4:27 PM Console Management 4 Press Return. If the address is found within the table, it is displayed along with the port number. If the address is not found, the message “No Such Entry” is displayed. Setting the Age Out Timer To set the MAC Forwarding Table’s Age-out Timer: 1 Open the MAC Forwarding Table Menu by typing f on the Configuration Menu. 2 3 Type s to set the timer. Enter the number of seconds you want the addresses to remain in the table.
book Page 29 Monday, March 2, 1998 4:27 PM Configuring Spanning Tree Parameters Configuring Spanning Tree Parameters This menu allows you to view the IntraSwitch 5212’s Spanning Tree parameters. It also allows you to enable or disable Spanning Tree on all of the switch’s ports or on a single port. By default, the IntraSwitch 5212 is shipped with Spanning Tree enabled on all ports. ▲ Important! You should be familiar with the IEEE 802.
book Page 30 Monday, March 2, 1998 4:27 PM Console Management Table 5-9 Spanning Tree Parameter Settings Setting Description Switch ID The identification number of the IntraSwitch 5212. This value cannot be changed. Bridge Max Age The Maximum Age timer; determines how long the IntraSwitch 5212 retains information received from BPDU (bridging Protocol Data Unit) packets. The default value is 20 seconds. This value cannot be changed.
book Page 31 Monday, March 2, 1998 4:27 PM Configuring Spanning Tree Parameters Enabling/Disabling Spanning Tree on ALL Ports To enable or disable Spanning Tree on all ports: 1 Open the Spanning Tree Parameter Menu by typing s on the Configuration Menu. 2 Type d to disable Spanning Tree on all ports; type e to enable Spanning Tree on all ports. To cancel the request, type ctrl-c. 3 Type a on the Spanning Tree Parameters Menu to apply the configuration.
book Page 32 Monday, March 2, 1998 4:27 PM Console Management 3 Select the port number you want to enable or disable Spanning Tree on by typing l on the Port Parameter Menu and entering the port number at the prompt. ∆ Page 5-32 Note: The 10/100TX port is port number 13, the installed Asanté MII module is port number 14. 4 5 Press Return. 6 Type q to exit this menu and return to the Spanning Tree Parameter Menu. 7 Type a to apply the changes.
book Page 33 Monday, March 2, 1998 4:27 PM Setting Telnet Idle Time Out Setting Telnet Idle Time Out This option sets the Telnet idle time-out period. If a Telnet connection to the IntraSwitch 5212 remains idle for the number of specified time-out minutes, the remote Telnet connection to the IntraSwitch 5212 is automatically disabled. To set the Telnet Idle Time Out period: 1 Type t from the Configuration Menu. The following two lines appear at the bottom of the screen.
book Page 34 Monday, March 2, 1998 4:27 PM Console Management Setting Console Password This option sets the IntraSwitch 5212’s Console password.The Console password is the password needed to access the Local Management Interface’s Configuration Menu. ▲ Important! The default password is Asante. To change the current Console password: 1 Type c from the Configuration Menu. The following command line appears at the bottom of the screen.
book Page 35 Monday, March 2, 1998 4:27 PM Configuration Menu Resetting EEPROM to Default This option resets the IntraSwitch 5212’s EEPROM values to their factory default settings. ▲ Important! This procedure reverts all information to the factory default settings except for the IntraSwitch 5212’s IP address, subnet mask, and default gateway. See "Factory Defaults" on page 1-10 for a list of all the switch’s factory default settings. To reset the EEPROM: 1 Type e from the Configuration Menu.
book Page 36 Monday, March 2, 1998 4:27 PM Console Management Resetting the IntraSwitch 5212 To reset the IntraSwitch 5212: 1 Turn the IntraSwitch 5212’s power switch to the off position. 2 Turn the IntraSwitch 5212’s power switch to the on position. The IntraSwitch 5212 is reset.
book Page 37 Monday, March 2, 1998 4:27 PM Statistics Menu Statistics Menu The Statistics Menu displays current statistics for the IntraSwitch 5212 on a per-port basis. Accessing the Statistics Menu To access the Statistics Menu: ❏ ▲ Type s from the Local Management Interface Main Menu. Important! See Chapter 7,“Status Monitoring and Statistics” for information on using the Statistics Menu.
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DRAFT book Page 1 Monday, March 2, 1998 4:27 PM 6 Status Monitoring and Statistics This chapter describes how to view the IntraSwitch 5212’s current operating information. It also explains how to gather statistics using the out-of-band Console or in-band Telnet interface.
book Page 2 Monday, March 2, 1998 4:27 PM Status Monitoring and Statistics Monitoring the IntraSwitch 5212 Viewing the Current Operating Information The IntraSwitch 5212’s current operating information can be viewed by accessing the General Information Menu within the IntraSwitch 5212’s Local Management Interface. To view the IntraSwitch 5212’s current operating information: 1 Access the IntraSwitch 5212’s Local Management Interface.
book Page 3 Monday, March 2, 1998 4:27 PM Viewing the Current Operating Information Table 6-1 General Information Menu Parameters Setting Description Switch Name The name of the IntraSwitch 5212. Switch Location The location of where the IntraSwitch 5212 is physically located. Switch Contact The name of the person responsible for the IntraSwitch 5212. ID/MAC Address The IntraSwitch 5212’s hardware address. IP Address The IntraSwitch 5212’s IP (Internet Protocol) address.
book Page 4 Monday, March 2, 1998 4:27 PM Status Monitoring and Statistics Counter Description Boot Mode The boot mode used for downloading a new version of software for the IntraSwitch 5212. BootP-TFTP — sets the IntraSwitch 5212 to request an IP address from a BootP server and download the image file through TFTP.
book Page 5 Monday, March 2, 1998 4:27 PM Viewing Statistics Viewing Statistics Viewing statistics on a regular basis allows you to evaluate your network’s performance. You can view current statistics for the IntraSwitch 5212 on a per-port basis by accessing the Statistics Menu in the Local Management Interface. To view statistics: 1 Access the IntraSwitch 5212’s Local Management Interface.
book Page 6 Monday, March 2, 1998 4:27 PM Status Monitoring and Statistics Selecting a Port The current port for which statistics are displayed is shown at the top of the screen (next to Port:). ❏ Ports 1 – 12 — displays information for each 10Base-T port. ❏ Port 13 — displays information for the 10/100TX port. ❏ Port 14 — displays information for the Asanté MII expansion port. To monitor another port: ❏ Type n to monitor the next port. ❏ Type p to monitor the previous port.
book Page 7 Monday, March 2, 1998 4:27 PM Viewing Statistics Stopping Statistics ❏ Type s to stop polling for statistics. Exiting the Statistics Menu ❏ Type q to exit and return to the Local Management Interface Main Menu. Counter Descriptions Table 6-2 describes each counter that is monitored by the IntraSwitch 5212. Table 6-2 Statistics Counters Descriptions Counter Description GoodRXOctets The count of data and padding octets in frames that are successfully received.
book Page 8 Monday, March 2, 1998 4:27 PM Status Monitoring and Statistics Counter Description RXAlignErrors For the 10Mbps ports, the counter records alignment errors. For the 100Mbps ports, the counter records the sum of alignment errors and code errors (frames received with rxerror signal). Page 6-8 RXOversize The total number of packets received that were longer than 1518 octets in length (excluding framing bits, but including FCS octes) and were otherwise normal.
book Page 9 Monday, March 2, 1998 4:27 PM Viewing Statistics Counter Description Pkt128-255 The total number of packets (including error packets) received that were between 128 and 255 octets in length (excluding framing bits, but including FCS octets). Pkt256-511 The total number of packets (including error packets) received that were between 256 and 511 octets in length (excluding framing bits, but including FCS octets).
book Page 10 Monday, March 2, 1998 4:27 PM Status Monitoring and Statistics Page 6-10 Counter Description GoodTXFrames The total number of packets (including bad packets, broadcast packets and multicast packets) transmitted successfully. STXCollision (Single Collision TX Frames) A count of the successfully transmitted frames on a particular interface for which transmission is inhibited by exactly one collision.
DRAFT book Page 1 Monday, March 2, 1998 4:27 PM 7 Advanced Management This chapter describes how to manage the IntraSwitch 5212 using RMON via the out-of-band Console or in-band Telnet interface.
book Page 2 Monday, March 2, 1998 4:27 PM Advanced Management Advanced Management RMON Overview RMON stands for remote monitoring. It is a standard for monitoring and reporting network activity using remote monitors. You can use RMON via the switch’s Local Management Interface or via any SNMP-based network management software that supports RMON.
book Page 3 Monday, March 2, 1998 4:27 PM Configuring RMON Parameters Configuring RMON Parameters ▲ Important! A knowledge of RMON is strongly recommended to configure these parameters. To view and configure RMON parameters via the IntraSwitch 5212’s Local Management Interface: 1 Access the IntraSwitch 5212’s Local Management Interface. ∆ Note: See Chapter 4,“Setting Up For Management” for instructions on how to connect to the Local Management Interface. 2 Type c from the Main Menu.
book Page 4 Monday, March 2, 1998 4:27 PM Advanced Management RMON History Group The History Group records periodic statistical samples from a network and stores them for later retrieval. History provides segment statistics shown over time, with user-definable sampling rates and time intervals. This feature allows you to perform accurate trend analysis by displaying, adding, and/or deleting RMON History Group entries. To access the RMON History Group menu, type h from the RMON Parameter Menu.
book Page 5 Monday, March 2, 1998 4:27 PM Adding an RMON History Control Group Entry command prompts Figure 7-3 2 Add RMON History Control Group entry Enter the information requested for each prompt, following the guidelines below. Data Source (Interface Number) Enter the number of the port for which statistics are to be gathered. Requested Buckets Enter the number of discrete time intervals over which data is to be saved. This number can be between 1 and 10.
book Page 6 Monday, March 2, 1998 4:27 PM Advanced Management Displaying an RMON History Control Group Entry To display an RMON History Control Group entry: ▲ Important! There must be at least one History Control Group entry in the system in order to display information for an entry. To add a History Control Group entry, see "Adding an RMON History Control Group Entry" on page 7-4. 1 2 Type p from the RMON History Group menu. 3 Press Return. A screen similar to Figure 7-4 appears.
book Page 7 Monday, March 2, 1998 4:27 PM Displaying an RMON History Statistic Entry Granted Buckets The number of discrete sampling intervals over which data shall be saved in the part of the media-specific table associated with this entry. Sampling Interval The interval (in seconds) over which the data is sampled for each bucket. Owner String The person or entity who configured this entry.
book Page 8 Monday, March 2, 1998 4:27 PM Advanced Management The Local Management Interface can display only four buckets. To view more, use an SNMP-based management software program capable of RMON to access the RMON History Statistics. The screen automatically updates at the set sampling interval. 3 4 Type s to stop the sampling interval. Type q to return to the History Group menu. Deleting an RMON History Control Group Entry This option allows you to delete an RMON History Control Group entry.
book Page 9 Monday, March 2, 1998 4:27 PM RMON Alarm Group RMON Alarm Group The Alarm Group periodically takes statistical samples from variables and compares them to previously configured thresholds. The alarm table stores configuration entries, each of which defines a polling period and various threshold values. ▲ Important! The Alarm Group requires implementation of the Event Group. You must create an Event Group entry before you can add an Alarm Group entry.
book Page 10 Monday, March 2, 1998 4:27 PM Advanced Management Adding an RMON Alarm Group Entry To add an Alarm Group Entry: ▲ Important! The Alarm Group requires implementation of the Event Group.You must have an Event Group entry created BEFORE you can add an Alarm Group entry. See "Adding an RMON Event Group Entry" on page 7-16 for instructions. 1 Type a from the RMON Alarm Group Menu. Command prompts, similar to those shown in Figure 7-7, appear one at a time on the screen.
book Page 11 Monday, March 2, 1998 4:27 PM Adding an RMON Alarm Group Entry Data Source (Obj ID) Enter the Object ID of the counter to be monitored. ▲ Important! The Object ID for a counter is defined in the MIB with which it is associated (e.g., MIB II, RMON, etc). Some counters require an interface number (the number of the port to be monitored) at the end of the object ID. See Figure 7-8.
book Page 12 Monday, March 2, 1998 4:27 PM Advanced Management ❏ fallingAlarm — if the first sample is less than or equal to the value set for the Falling Threshold (see “Falling Threshold” below), an alarm is generated. ❏ risingOrFallingAlarm — sets both rising and falling alarms. Rising Threshold Enter the number of the threshold for the sampled statistic.
book Page 13 Monday, March 2, 1998 4:27 PM Displaying an RMON Alarm Group Entry Displaying an RMON Alarm Group Entry To display information for a specific Alarm Group entry: ▲ 1 2 Type p from the RMON Alarm Group menu. 3 Press Return. A screen similar to Figure 7-9 appears. Figure 7-9 ∆ Important! There must be at least one Alarm Group entry in the system in order to display information for an entry.To add an Alarm Group entry, see "Adding an RMON Alarm Group Entry" on page 7-10.
book Page 14 Monday, March 2, 1998 4:27 PM Advanced Management Deleting an RMON Alarm Group Entry This option allows you to delete an Alarm Group entry. To delete an Alarm Group entry: Page 7-14 1 2 Type d from the RMON Alarm Group menu. 3 Press Return. The Alarm Group entry to be deleted is displayed. 4 Type y to confirm the deletion, or n to cancel. Type the number of the Alarm Group entry to be deleted at the command prompt.
book Page 15 Monday, March 2, 1998 4:27 PM RMON Event Group RMON Event Group The Event Group controls the generation and notification of events from the device. It provides a list of all the events (activities) created by the monitor. ▲ Important! An Event Group entry is associated with an Alarm Group entry. An Alarm Group entry determines when an alarm should occur; the associated Event Group entry determines the action to occur when the alarm is triggered.
book Page 16 Monday, March 2, 1998 4:27 PM Advanced Management Adding an RMON Event Group Entry This option allows you to add an Event Group entry. To add an Event Group Entry: 1 Type a from the RMON Event Group Menu. Command prompts, similar to those shown in Figure 7-11, appear one at a time on the screen. Command Prompts Figure 7-11 2 Add RMON Event Group entry Enter the information requested for each prompt, following the guidelines below. Event Description Enter a description of the event.
book Page 17 Monday, March 2, 1998 4:27 PM Displaying an RMON Event Group Entry Event Community String Enter the octet string of the SNMP community to receive the event. Event Owner String Enter the name of the person who created this entry. 3 Type y at the prompt to set the parameters, or type n to cancel. Displaying an RMON Event Group Entry To display an Event Group entry: ▲ Important! There must be at least one Event Group entry in the system in order to display information for an entry.
book Page 18 Monday, March 2, 1998 4:27 PM Advanced Management ∆ Note: For a description of each parameter, see page 7-16 to page 7-18. Displaying the RMON Event Group Entry Log This option allows you to display a log of recorded events that have occurred. ▲ Important! Only events with an Event Type of Log or Log and Trap are displayed. To display the RMON Event Group Entry log: 1 2 Figure 7-13 ∆ Page 7-18 Type l from the RMON Event Group menu.
book Page 19 Monday, March 2, 1998 4:27 PM Deleting an RMON Event Group Entry Deleting an RMON Event Group Entry This option allows you to delete an Event Group entry. To delete an Event Group entry: 1 2 Type d from the RMON Event Group menu. Type the number of the Event Group entry to be deleted at the command prompt. 3 Press Return. The Event Group entry to be deleted is displayed. 4 Type y to confirm the deletion, or n to cancel.
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book Page 1 Monday, March 2, 1998 4:27 PM Appendix A Troubleshooting This section provides some diagnostic tips for troubleshooting problems with your network and the IntraSwitch 5212. LED Indicators The following table describes some possible errors and solutions for troubleshooting problems via the IntraSwitch 5212’s LEDs. LED Error Type/Cause Solution (Options or Steps) Power LED does not come on when the power cord is connected to an outlet ❏ AC power source is not operational.
book Page 2 Monday, March 2, 1998 4:27 PM Troubleshooting LED Error Type/Cause Solution (Options or Steps) Max Util (maximum utilization) LED for the port never blinks (steady light) ❏ Port is overloaded. ❏ Check the port statistics for the amount of traffic, errors, etc. being transmitted on the port. Link LED for the port goes off Page A-2 ❏ Cable connection is broken. ❏ Make sure connectors are seated correctly in the equipment at both ends of the cable.
book Page 1 Monday, March 2, 1998 4:27 PM Appendix B Supported MIBs The IntraSwitch 5212 supports the following MIBs (Management Information Bases): ❏ ❏ ❏ RMON (RFC 1757) MIB II (RFC 1213) Bridge MIB (RFC 1493) This section describes each supported MIB and its groups. RMON (RFC 1757) The IntraSwitch 5212 supports four groups of Remote Network Monitoring (RMON) MIB objects.
book Page 2 Monday, March 2, 1998 4:27 PM Supported MIBs History Group The History group records periodic statistical samples from the collision domain and stores them in an SNMP table for later retrieval. The History group allows the manager to set a timer to record samples of Ethernet statistics. It allows baselining of network activity over time. Once samples are taken, the sample data is stored in an entry in a media-specific table.
book Page 3 Monday, March 2, 1998 4:27 PM MIB II (RFC 1213) Event Group The Event group controls the generation and notification of events from the switch. Each entry in the eventTable describes the event’s parameters that can be triggered. The switch generates an event when an associated condition is present in the MIB. The event can trigger a related function in the MIB. Each eventEntry can specify that, when an event occurs, a log entry and an SNMP trap message is created for the event.
book Page 4 Monday, March 2, 1998 4:27 PM Supported MIBs Address Trans Group The Address Translation group collects information about the capability to translate physical and network IP addresses. This group contains the following items: interface index, physical address, and network address for the MIB. IP Group The IP group contains information about the Internet Protocol functions for the selected network object.
book Page 5 Monday, March 2, 1998 4:27 PM MIB II (RFC 1213) TCP Group The TCP group contains information that relates to Transmission Control Protocol, such as algorithm, minimum and maximum for retransmission time-outs, monitoring connections, failures, established resets, input and output data, and retransmitted segments.
book Page 6 Monday, March 2, 1998 4:27 PM Supported MIBs Bridge MIB (1493) The IntraSwitch 5212 supports the following Bridge MIB group: Base Port The Base Port group enables and disables ports.
book Page 1 Monday, March 2, 1998 4:27 PM Appendix C Technical Specifications Network Management Platforms Supported ❏ ❏ ❏ SNMP-compatible management software HTTP management software Telnet software LEDs ❏ ❏ ❏ ❏ ❏ ❏ 100Mbps operation Maximum Utilization Full Duplex/Collision Data Link Power Connectors ❏ ❏ ❏ RS-232 (DB-9, female) RJ-45 (10Base-T, 10/100Base-TX) Asanté MII (Media Independent Interface) Spanning Tree Support ❏ IEEE 802.1d MAC Address Table Size ❏ 1024 Dimensions ❏ ❏ ❏ Width: 17.
book Page 2 Monday, March 2, 1998 4:27 PM Technical Specifications Weight ❏ 11 pounds (5 kg) Power Specifications ❏ ❏ ❏ Voltage range: 100 to 240 VAC Frequency range: 60/50 Hz Maximum current: 1.6 A Environmental Specifications ❏ ❏ Temperature: 0° to 45° C Relative Humidity: 5% to 85% non-condensing Standards Compliance ❏ ❏ ❏ ❏ ❏ ❏ ❏ ❏ MIB II RMON (4 groups) BootP DHCP IEEE802.3u IEEE802.
book Page 1 Monday, March 2, 1998 4:27 PM Appendix D Management Menu Tree General Information System Administration view switch name view switch location view switch contact IP Parameters view ID/MAC address view IP address view subnet mask view default router Boot Information view boot load mode view boot mode view boot server view boot file name Config System Admin Info set switch name set switch location set switch contact information Config TCP/IP Parameters set IP address set subnet mask s
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book Page 1 Monday, March 2, 1998 4:27 PM Appendix E Technical Support To contact Asanté Technical Support: Telephone: (800) 622-7464 Fax: (801) 566-3787 Internet mail: support@asante.com World Wide Web site: http://www.asante.com Bulletin Board Service (BBS): (408) 432-1416 FTP Archive: ftp.asante.com Technical Support Hours 6:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
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book Page i Monday, March 2, 1998 4:27 PM Index Numerics 10/100 port connecting devices 2-9 features 1-6 10/100TX port connecting to the network 2-9 default setting 1-10, 5-21 100Base-FX, connecting 2-10 100Mbps LED 3-3 10Base-FL, connecting 2-10 10Base-T ports connecting devices 2-9 connecting to the network 2-9 default setting 1-10 default settings 5-21 5324.
book Page ii Monday, March 2, 1998 4:27 PM bridge MIB groups base port, definition B-6 supported B-6 browsers.
book Page iii Monday, March 2, 1998 4:27 PM data source alarm group, RMON 7-11 RMON 7-5 default configurations 1-10 default gateway changing 5-13 viewing 5-12 default password 2-14, 5-34 delta value, RMON 7-11 depth C-1 desktop installation 2-5 desktop mounting C-2 devices connection, determining 5-23 speed of, determining 5-23 diagnostic LEDs 3-4 diagram cabling scenarios 2-11 management options 4-3 disabling ports 5-24 E EEPROM resetting 5-35 emulator, terminal 4-6 emulator.
book Page iv Monday, March 2, 1998 4:27 PM full duplex changing 5-24 determining 5-23 G gateway, default changing 5-13 viewing 5-12 general information viewing 6-2 general information menu description 5-6 parameters, description 6-3 general specifications C-1 generating traps 5-19 GoodRXFrames 6-7 GoodRXOctets 6-7 GoodTXFrames 6-10 GoodTXOctets 6-9 granted buckets 7-6 granted buckets, RMON 7-7 H half duplex changing 5-24 determining 5-23 height C-1 help.
book Page v Monday, March 2, 1998 4:27 PM IP address table group, MIB II B-4 address translation table, MIB II B-4 group, MIB II B-4 routing table group, MIB II B-4 IP address assigning to switch 2-12 assigning to switch manually 2-13 changing 5-13 verifying for switch (ping) 2-13 viewing 5-12 ISwitch.
book Page vi Monday, March 2, 1998 4:27 PM port information, viewing 5-21 remote 4-6 RMON 7-2 alarm group absolute value 7-11 adding entry 7-10 configuring 7-9 data source 7-11 deleting entry 7-14 delta value 7-11 displaying entry 7-13 falling alarm 7-12 falling event index 7-12 falling threshold 7-12 object ID 7-11 rising alarm 7-11 rising event index 7-12 rising threshold 7-12 sampling interval 7-10 sampling type 7-11 startup alarm 7-11 configuring 7-3 description 5-26 event group adding entry 7-16 confi
book Page vii Monday, March 2, 1998 4:27 PM Max Util (maximum utilization) LED 3-3 maximum current C-2 media independent interface.
book Page viii Monday, March 2, 1998 4:27 PM O object ID alarm group, RMON 7-11 operating information viewing 6-2 out-of-band baud rate viewing 5-12 out-of-band management accessing 4-4 connecting 4-4 overview configuration options 1-4 features 1-6 management SNMP 1-4 Web browsers 1-4 management options 1-4, 4-2 console 4-4 telnet 4-6 of switch 1-2, 1-3 package contents 1-7 switching capacity 1-5 tools and materials 1-8 owner string (RMON alarm group) 7-12 owner string (RMON) 7-6 P package contents 1-7 pa
book Page ix Monday, March 2, 1998 4:27 PM power connecting 2-8 indication of 3-4 LED 3-4 redundant (back up) 1-3 redundant supply C-2 requirements 2-2 specifications C-2 power LED troubleshooting A-1 power supply redundant 1-3 powering on the IntraSwitch 2-8 problems.
book Page x Monday, March 2, 1998 4:27 PM event community string 7-17 description 7-16 logging 7-16 trap 7-16 type 7-16 groups alarm, definition B-2 event, definition B-3 history, definition B-2 statistics B-1 supported B-1 History Group configuring 7-4 history group add owner string 7-5 sampling interval 7-5 adding entry 7-4 configuring 7-4 data source 7-5 deleting entry 7-8 displaying entry 7-6 granted buckets 7-7 interface 7-6 requested buckets 7-5 sampling interval 7-7 static entry, displaying 7-7 mana
book Page xi Monday, March 2, 1998 4:27 PM spanning tree parameters bridge forward delay, viewing 5-30 bridge hello time, viewing 5-30 bridge max age, viewing 5-30 switch id, viewing 5-30 viewing 5-29 specifications current rating 2-2 frequency range 2-2 humidty 2-2 temperature 2-2 voltage 2-2 specifications, of the switch C-1 speed switching 1-5 SQEErrors 6-9 standards compliance C-2 startup alarm, RMON 7-11 statistics counters description 6-7 GoodRXFrames 6-7 GoodRXOctets 6-7 GoodTXFrames 6-10 GoodTXOcte
book Page xii Monday, March 2, 1998 4:27 PM system administration information switch name configuring 5-10, 5-11, 5-12, 5-14, 5-17, 5-29 T TCP connection table, MIB II B-5 group, MIB II B-5 TCP/IP parameters default 5-12 technical specifications connectors C-1 current rating 2-2, C-2 depth C-1 dimensions C-1 environmental C-2 frequency range 2-2, C-2 height C-1 humidity 2-2, C-2 LEDs C-1 MAC address table size C-1 management platforms supported C-1 mounting options C-2 desktop C-2 rack C-2 power C-2 redun
book Page xiii Monday, March 2, 1998 4:27 PM utilization LED troubleshooting A-2 UTP.
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