DRAFT IntraSwitch™ 5324 User’s Manual Asanté Technologies, Inc. 821 Fox Lane San Jose, CA 95131 www.asante.com 1.800.662.9686 July 1997 Part Number: 06-00316-01 Rev.
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Table of Contents List of Figures ........................................................................ix List of Tables..........................................................................xi Preface .................................................................................xiii Asking for Assistance ....................................................................xiv Contacting Technical Support ................................................xiv Manual Contents ...........................
Installation ........................................................................ 2-1 Installing the IntraSwitch...............................................................2-2 Installation Guidelines.............................................................2-2 Power Requirements........................................................2-2 Environmental Requirements...........................................2-2 Cooling and Airflow .........................................................
Setting Up For Management ........................................... 4-1 IntraSwitch Management ...............................................................4-2 Overview.................................................................................4-2 Management Scenarios.....................................................4-3 Out-of-Band Management........................................................4-4 In-Band Management...............................................................
Configuring Auto-Negotiation .................................5-23 Configure RMON Parameters .........................................5-24 Configure MAC Forwarding Table Parameters...............5-25 Displaying the MAC Forwarding Table....................5-26 Finding an Entry in the MAC Forwarding Table......5-27 Setting the Age Out Timer.......................................5-27 Configure Spanning Tree Parameters.............................5-28 Enabling/Disabling Spanning Tree on ALL Ports.....
Troubleshooting ................................................................. A-1 LED Indicators........................................................................ A-1 Supported MIBs.................................................................. B-1 RMON (RFC 1757) ..................................................................B-1 Statistics............................................................................B-1 History Group............................................................
Power Specifications ....................................................... C-2 Environmental Specifications.......................................... C-2 Standards Compliance..................................................... C-2 Mounting Options ........................................................... C-2 Redundant Power Supply................................................ C-2 Management Menu Tree ................................................... D-1 Index ......................................
List of Figures Figure 1-1 Figure 1-2 Figure 2-1 Figure 2-2 Figure 2-3 Figure 2-4 Figure 2-5 Figure 2-6 Figure 2-7 Figure 2-8 Figure 2-9 Figure 3-1 Figure 4-1 Figure 4-2 Figure 5-1 Figure 5-2 Figure 5-3 Figure 5-3 Figure 5-4 Figure 5-5 Figure 5-6 Figure 5-7 Figure 5-8 Figure 5-8 Figure 5-9 Figure 5-9 Figure 5-10 Figure 5-11 Figure 5-12 Figure 6-1 IntraSwitch 5324 front panel........................................ 1-2 IntraSwitch 5324 back panel........................................
Figure 6-2 Figure 7-1 Figure 7-2 Figure 7-3 Figure 7-4 Figure 7-5 Figure 7-6 Figure 7-7 Figure 7-8 Figure 7-9 Figure 7-10 Figure 7-11 Figure 7-12 Figure 7-13 Page x Statistics screen (page one of two) ............................................ 6-4 RMON Parameters Menu............................................................ 7-3 RMON History Group Menu ...................................................... 7-4 Add RMON History Control Group entry...................................
List of Tables Tools and Materials Required ...............................................................1-8 Factory Default Configurations.............................................................1-9 Installation Overview............................................................................2-3 10Base-T Cable Guidelines....................................................................2-7 10/100TX Port Cable Guidelines ..........................................................
DRAFT Preface Page xiii Friday, July 25, 1997 3:09 PM Preface This section explains how to contact Asanté Technical Support. It also provides an overview of the manual’s chapters, document conventions, and intended audience.
Preface Page xiv Friday, July 25, 1997 3:09 PM Preface Asking for Assistance Contacting Technical Support To contact Asanté Technical Support: Telephone: (800) 622-7464 Fax: (408) 432-6018 Fax-Back: Internet mail: (800) 741-8607 support@asante.com World Wide Web site: http://www.asante.com Bulletin Board Service (BBS): (408) 432-1416 ARA BBS (guest log in): (408) 432-1416 AppleLink mail/BBS: ASANTE FTP Archive: ftp.asante.com Technical Support Hours 6:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Preface Page xv Friday, July 25, 1997 3:09 PM Manual Contents Manual Contents This manual introduces the IntraSwitch 5324 Ethernet switch and describes its installation, configuration, troubleshooting, and available network management functions. This manual is divided into the following chapters and appendices: Chapter/Appendix Description 1 Introduction Describes the IntraSwitch 5324, its package contents, features, switching capacity, management options, and factory defaults.
Preface Page xvi Friday, July 25, 1997 3:09 PM Preface Document Conventions Chapter/Appendix Description Appendix B, “Supported MIBs” Provides a list and description of the MIBs supported by the IntraSwitch. Appendix C, “Technical Specifications” Provides a list of the IntraSwitch 5324’s technical specifications. Appendix D, “Management Menu Tree” Provides a one-page map of the IntraSwitch’s Local Management Interface.
DRAFT 1 Introduction This chapter is an introduction to the IntraSwitch 5324. It provides an overview of the switch and describes its features, management and configuration capabilities, switching capacity, and factory default settings.
Introduction IntraSwitch 5324 The Asanté IntraSwitch 5324 is a high-performance, manageable Ethernet switch that offers 24 10Base-T ports, one 10/100TX port, and two optional Media Independent Interface (MII) expansion slots. The MII expansion slots allow for the addition of 10/100TX, 100Base-FX, or 10Base-FL connections. See page 2-13 for more details.
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 2-7 for more information. 10Base-T Ports The 24 fixed 10Base-T ports allow for the connection of 10BaseT Ethernet devices. See “10Base-T Ports” on page 2-7 for more information. Management Connections The Console port can be used for out-of-band management of the IntraSwitch.
Introduction Configuration/ Management The IntraSwitch 5324 can be managed through standard out-ofband sessions through the Console port, via in-band Telnet sessions, 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 5324.
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 5324 fully supports the 802.1d transparent Ethernet bridging standard. IEEE 802.1d compliance provides automatic address learning, packet filtering, and the Spanning Tree Protocol.
Introduction Features The IntraSwitch 5324 has the following features: ❏ 24 10Base-T switched ports with RJ-45 connectors ❏ One fixed 10/100TX port with an RJ-45 connector (supports NWay™ Auto-Negotiation) ❏ Two optional MII expansion slots for adding 10/ 100TX, 100Base-FX, or 10Base-FL ports ❏ Telnet (in-band) and Console (out-of-band) management ❏ 1024 MAC addresses ❏ Auto-Negotiation on 10/100 port and 10/100 MII expansion port(s) ❏ ❏ ❏ ❏ ❏ ❏ ❏ ❏ ❏ Page 1-6 Full duplex support on all ports BootP
Package Contents Package Contents The IntraSwitch 5324 is shipped with the following items: ❏ (1) IntraSwitch 5324 Ethernet switch ❏ (2) rack-mounting brackets ❏ (12) standard Phillips screws for attaching the brackets to the switch and mounting the switch to a rack ❏ ❏ ❏ ❏ (4) rubber feet for desktop/free-standing placement (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 purchased your I
Introduction Tools and Materials Some tools and materials that are not supplied with the IntraSwitch 5324 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 MII module, and for rack-mounting the switch. ▲ Important: For specific instructions on connecting network devices to the IntraSwitch, see “Connecting to the Network” on page 2-7.
Factory Defaults Factory Defaults The IntraSwitch 5324 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 0.0.0.
DRAFT 2 Installation This chapter explains how to power on the IntraSwitch, install it in an equipment rack, and connect it to your network. It also explains how to prepare the IntraSwitch for management capabilities and install MII expansion modules.
Installation Installing the IntraSwitch Installation Guidelines Before installing the IntraSwitch 5324, carefully review the following guidelines. Power Requirements The source electrical outlet should be installed near the switch, 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.
Installation Overview Installation Overview The table below describes the steps needed to install the IntraSwitch 5324. 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 5324: Table 2-1 Installation Overview Step 1 Action (required) Open the box and check the contents.
Installation Connecting Power To connect power to the IntraSwitch: 1 Plug one end of the supplied power cord into the power connector on the back of the unit. Figure 2-1 2 Connecting the power cord to the IntraSwitch Plug the other end of the power cord into a grounded AC outlet. ∆ Note: For more information about power and environmental requirements, see Appendix C, “Technical Specifications.” 3 Turn the power switch to the “on” position.
Rack Mounting/Desktop Placement Rack Mounting/ Desktop Placement Equipment Rack Installation The IntraSwitch 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 in an equipment rack: ▲ Important: Disconnect all cables from the switch before continuing. 1 2 Place the switch on a stable, flat surface.
Installation Free-Standing Installation The IntraSwitch has four rubber feet that can be applied to the bottom of the chassis to enable desktop/free-standing installation of the unit. For desktop/free-standing installation: 1 Turn the switch over so that the bottom of the chassis faces up. 2 Peel the protective backing off of each rubber foot. 3 Position each rubber foot over the recessed areas near the four corners of the switch. 4 Press each rubber foot into place. See Figure 2-3.
Connecting to the Network Connecting to the Network To connect the IntraSwitch to an Ethernet network: 1 2 Make sure the IntraSwitch is not powered on. 3 Power on the IntraSwitch. Connect network devices to the switch, following the cable guidelines outlined below. After the IntraSwitch is connected to the network and is powered on, it can be configured for management capabilities (see “Setting up for Management” on page 2-10).
Installation MII Ports 10/100TX Module 100Base-FX Module 10Base-FL Module Page 2-8 The MII expansion slots allow for the connection of 10/100TX, 100Base-FX, or 10Base-FL ports. Table 2-4 10/100TX MII Module Cable Guidelines Connecting To Cable Required Network Station Category 5 UTP cross-over cable (100 meters maximum) with RJ-45 connectors. Repeater/Hub Category 5, UTP straight-through cable (100 meters maximum) with RJ-45 connectors.
Connecting to the Network Cabling Scenarios Diagram The following diagram illustrates some of the various cabling scenarios available with the IntraSwitch 5324.
Installation Setting up for Management To use the IntraSwitch 5324 as a managed switch, it must be configured with an IP address. This can be accomplished in one of two ways: ❏ ❏ BootP Configuration automatically using BootP (default) manually via the Console port The IntraSwitch is shipped with BootP/TFTP support.
Setting up for Management Console Configuration To manually configure the IntraSwitch with an IP address via the switch’s Console port, use a VT100 terminal or a VT100 terminal emulator running on a workstation or personal computer (PC) to connect to the switch’s Local Management Interface.
Installation Figure 2-6 IntraSwitch Local Management Interface Main Menu 4 Type c to open the Configuration Menu. The “Enter Password” prompt appears. 5 Type your password at the prompt. 6 7 8 ▲ Important: The default password is Asante. The password is case sensitive. For information on changing the password, see “Set Console Password” on page 5-33. Type i to open the TCP/IP Parameter Menu. Type i to select the option “Set IP Address.
Installing MII Modules Installing MII Modules The IntraSwitch has two Media Independent Interface (MII) expansion slots which allow for the addition of various types of media access modules, including: ❏ ❏ ❏ 10/100Base-TX 100Base-FX 10Base-FL (available with SC or ST connector) The MII modules are sold separately and comply with IEEE 802.3 and 802.3u (10/100Base-T and 100Base-FX) specifications.
Installation Figure 2-8 4 Figure 2-9 5 Installing an MII expansion module Screw the module into place by tightening the thumbscrew on the module’s cover. Securing an MII expansion module Connect the installed MII expansion module to your network, following the instructions in “MII Modules” on page 2-13. For more information on MII expansion modules, refer to the “IntraSwitch 5324 MII Expansion Modules Installation Guide” included with your module.
DRAFT 3 LED Indicators This chapter describes the front panel layout of the IntraSwitch 5324 and explains how to interpret the LEDs.
LED Indicators LED Indicators The IntraSwitch 5324 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 MII expansion ports (if installed). See Figure 3-1.
Port LEDs Port LEDs The IntraSwitch has five rows of LEDs. The following table states their color and meaning: Table 3-1 Port LEDs LED 100Mbps Color Meaning green 10/100TX port or an installed MII expansion port is operating at 100Mbps speed. Note: These LEDs only function with ports capable of operating at 100Mbps speed (i.e., the 10/100TX port or an installed 10/100 MII module). Max Util amber The corresponding port’s receive buffer is full (maximum utilization).
LED Indicators Power LED Diagnostic LEDs The green POWER light comes on and stays on when the unit is receiving electrical power. 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 “Asking for Assistance” on page xiv).
DRAFT 4 Setting Up For Management This chapter describes the different management options available with the IntraSwitch 5324 and explains how to connect to the switch using those options.
Setting Up For Management IntraSwitch Management Overview The IntraSwitch 5324 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 SNMP-based Network Management Software in-band management remote connection to the IntraSwit
Overview Management Scenarios The following diagram illustrates the management options available with the IntraSwitch 5324.
Setting Up For Management Out-of-Band Management Out-of-band network management allows you to configure, manage, and monitor the IntraSwitch 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’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.
Out-of-Band Management 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.
Setting Up For Management In-Band Management In-band network management allows you to manage, control, and monitor the IntraSwitch and each of its ports over the Ethernet network. You can perform these functions by accessing the IntraSwitch via the following two methods: ❏ ❏ By connecting with a terminal emulation program such as Telnet1 and using the Local Management Interface. By connecting with any SNMP-based network management application and using its interface.
DRAFT 5 Console Management This chapter describes how to manage the IntraSwitch 5324 using the out-of-band Console or in-band Telnet interface.
Console Management Console Management Overview The IntraSwitch’s Local Management Interface is a menu-driven application that provides for management and configuration of the IntraSwitch and each of its ports.
Management Tasks Management Tasks This chapter describes each menu item, as well as how to perform the following management tasks: Table 5-1 Management Tasks Task Page Logging into the Configuration Menu page 5-6 Changing System Administration Information page 5-10 Changing TCP/IP Information page 5-12 Performing a Software Upgrade page 5-15 Changing Community Strings page 5-17 Enabling Traps page 5-18 Adding a Trap Receiver page 5-18 Deleting a Trap Receiver page 5-19 Enabling or Disabl
Console Management Local Management Interface After you connect to the switch’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.
General Information Menu General Information Menu The General Information Menu displays the switch’s current operating information; such as, the switch’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.
Console Management Configuration Menu The Configuration Menu allows you to configure settings for the IntraSwitch. 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. ▲ Important: The default password when you first access the Configuration Menu is Asante.
Logging into the Configuration Menu Table 5-2 Configuration Menu Items Menu Item Description Config System Administration Information Displays and allows you to change the name, location, and contact information for the IntraSwitch. See “Configure System Administration Information” on page 5-9. Config TCP/IP Parameters Displays and allows you to change the information needed to access the IntraSwitch over the network (in-band management). See “Configure TCP/IP Parameters” on page 5-11.
Console Management Menu Item Description Set Telnet Idle Time-out Allows you to set the amount of time a Telnet connection can remain idle and still connected to the IntraSwitch. See “Set Telnet Idle Time-out” on page 5-32. Set Console Password Allows you to change the password needed to access the Configuration Menu. See “Set Console Password” on page 5-33. Reset EEPROM To Default Allows you to reset the IntraSwitch’s EEPROM to its factory default settings. See “Reset EEPROM” on page 5-34.
Configure System Administration Information Configure 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 5-3 System Administration Information Menu Current Settings Table 5-3 explains each setting on the System Administration Information Menu.
Console Management Changing System Administration Information To change the switch’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. ▲ 4 Page 5-10 Important: Each parameter is limited to 64 characters (including spaces).
Configure TCP/IP Parameters Configure TCP/IP Parameters This menu displays and allows you to change the information needed to access the IntraSwitch over the network (in-band management). To access the TCP/IP Parameter Menu, type i from the Configuration Menu. The following menu appears: Current Settings Figure 5-4 ∆ TCP/IP Parameter Menu Note: By default, each parameter is set to 0.0.0.0. Current Settings Table 5-4 explains each setting on the TCP/IP Parameter Menu.
Console Management 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. To cancel a selected option, press ctrl-c at the command prompt.
Configure Bootstrap Parameters Configure 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 5-5 ▲ BootStrap Parameter Menu Important: The IntraSwitch’s Load Mode default setting is Local.
Console Management Table 5-5 Bootstrap Parameter Settings Setting Description Set Load Mode to Local Executes the software image file from the switch’s internal flash memory (default setting). Important: This is the switch’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.
Configure Bootstrap Parameters Performing a Software Upgrade When Asanté issues a new version of the software image for the IntraSwitch, you can obtain it from Asanté’s World Wide Web site or by contacting Asanté’s Technical Support (see “Asking for Assistance” on page -xiv). 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 from AsantéView.
Console Management Configure SNMP Parameters This menu controls the IntraSwitch’s SNMP (Simple Network Management Protocol) parameters. With these parameters, you can configure the switch’s read and write community strings, set the switch to generate traps, and determine which management stations on your network can receive traps. To access the SNMP Parameter Menu, type n from the Configuration Menu.
Configure SNMP Parameters Table 5-6 SNMP Parameter Settings Setting Description SNMP Read Community The IntraSwitch’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’s SNMP write community string. The write community string is a single word that defines access rights for writing SNMP data objects. The default setting is private.
Console Management Enabling Traps The IntraSwitch can be set to generate traps. Traps are messages sent across the network to an SNMP network management application (such as AsantéView or IntraSpection). They alert you to failures or to changes that occur to the switch device. To set the IntraSwitch to generate traps: 1 Open the SNMP Parameter Menu by typing n on the Configuration Menu. 1 Type t on the SNMP Parameter Menu to toggle trap authentication from disabled to enabled.
Configure SNMP Parameters Deleting a Trap Receiver Entry To delete a trap receiver entry: 1 Open the SNMP Parameter Menu by typing n on the Configuration Menu. 1 2 Type d. 3 Press return. Type the IP address of the receiving network station entry to be deleted.
Console Management Configure Port Parameters This menu allows you to manually configure each of the switch’s ports for speed, connection, link mode, and autonegotiation. The default parameters for each 10Base-T port are: ❏ ❏ ❏ auto-negotiation — disabled port speed — 10Mbps link mode — half duplex The default parameter for the 10/100TX port and the 10/100 MII expansion ports is: ❏ auto-negotiation — enabled To access the Port Parameter Menu, type p from the Configuration Menu.
Configure Port Parameters Current Settings Table 5-7 explains each setting on the Port Management Menu. For information on using the Port Management Menu, see: ❏ ❏ ❏ “Enabling/Disabling a Port” — page 5-22 “Configuring Full Duplex” — page 5-22 “Configuring Auto-Negotiation” — page 5-23 Table 5-7 Port Parameter Settings Setting Description Port Number The number of the port for which information is displayed.
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.
Configure Port Parameters Configuring Auto-Negotiation Auto-negotiation is an optional feature of the Fast Ethernet standard that allows two devices on a common segment to communicate their capabilities, allowing the devices to determine their highest common speed and best communication parameters. The two devices involved in auto-negotiation are the network card installed in your computer and the IntraSwitch to which it is connected.
Console Management Configure 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. It allows a management system to remotely monitor the switch for diagnostic purposes. See Appendix B,“Supported MIBs” for a detailed description of each group of RMON that is supported by the switch.
Configure MAC Forwarding Table Parameters Configure MAC Forwarding Table Parameters This menu allows you to view and search for addresses in the IntraSwitch’s MAC Forwarding Table. The MAC Forwarding Table is a table of node addresses that the IntraSwitch automatically builds by listening to and learning the information that is broadcast when a new node logs on. The switch checks the source and destination addresses as packets pass through the switch and records the information in the table.
Console Management Table 5-8 MAC Forwarding Table Parameter Setting Setting Description Age Out Timer The number of seconds an address remains in the table after it is learned by the switch. Displaying the MAC Forwarding Table 1 Open the MAC Forwarding Table Menu by typing f on the Configuration Menu. 2 Type n to display the Forwarding Table. A screen similar to Figure 5-9 appears. Figure 5-9 MAC Forwarding Table The table displays 15 entries at a time.
Configure MAC Forwarding Table Parameters Finding an Entry in the MAC Forwarding Table To find an entry in the table: 1 Open the MAC Forwarding Table Menu by typing f on the Configuration Menu. 2 3 Type f to find an entry. 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. Enter the MAC address you want to locate at the prompt.
Console Management Configure Spanning Tree Parameters This menu allows you to view the IntraSwitch’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 is shipped with Spanning Tree enabled on all ports. ▲ Important: You should be familiar with the IEEE 802.1d specification before attempting to change these Spanning Tree parameters.
Configure Spanning Tree Parameters Table 5-9 Spanning Tree Parameter Settings Setting Description Switch ID The identification number of the IntraSwitch. This value cannot be changed. Bridge Max Age The Maximum Age timer; determines how long the switch retains information received from BPDU (bridging Protocol Data Unit) packets. The default value is 20 seconds. This value cannot be changed. Bridge Hello Time The Hello timer; controls the frequency at which the switch sends a BPDU or “hello” packet.
Console Management 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.
Configure Spanning Tree Parameters 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. ∆ Note: The 10/100TX port is port number 25, the MII ports (MII I and MII 2) are port numbers 26 and 27, respectively. 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.
Console Management Set Telnet Idle Time Out This option sets the Telnet idle time-out period. If a Telnet connection to the IntraSwitch remains idle for the number of specified time-out minutes, the remote Telnet connection to the switch 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: Figure 5-11 Set TelNet Idle Time Out command line The current idle time is displayed in minutes.
Set Console Password Set Console Password This option sets the IntraSwitch’s Console password. The Console password is the password needed to access the 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: Figure 5-12 2 Set Console Password command line Type a new password at the “Enter New Password” prompt.
Console Management Reset EEPROM to Default This option resets the IntraSwitch’s values to the factory default. ▲ Important: This procedure reverts all information to the factory default settings except for the switch’s IP address, subnet mask, and default gateway. See “Factory Defaults” on page 1-9 for a list of all the switch’s factory default settings. To reset the EEProm: 1 Type e from the Configuration Menu.
Resetting the IntraSwitch To reset the IntraSwitch: 1 Turn the IntraSwitch’s power switch to the off position. 2 Turn the IntraSwitch’s power switch to the on position. The IntraSwitch is reset.
Console Management Statistics Menu The Statistics Menu displays current statistics for the IntraSwitch on a per-port basis. Accessing the Statistics Menu To access the Statistics Menu: ❏ ▲ Page 5-36 Type s from the Local Management Interface Main Menu. Important: See Chapter 7,“Status Monitoring and Statistics” for information on using the Statistics Menu.
DRAFT 6 Status Monitoring and Statistics This chapter describes how to view the IntraSwitch 5324’s current operating information and how to gather statistics using the out-of-band Console or in-band Telnet interface.
Status Monitoring and Statistics Monitoring the IntraSwitch Viewing the Current Operating Information The IntraSwitch’s current operating information can be viewed by accessing the General Information Menu within the switch’s Local Management Interface. To view the IntraSwitch’s current operating information: 1 Access the IntraSwitch’s Local Management Interface.
Viewing the Current Operating Information Table 6-1 General Information Menu Parameters Setting Description Switch Name The name of the IntraSwitch. Switch Location The location of where the IntraSwitch is physically located. Switch Contact The name of the person responsible for the IntraSwitch. ID/MAC Address The IntraSwitch’s hardware address. IP Address The IntraSwitch’s IP (Internet Protocol) address. Subnet Mask The address of the subnet to which the IntraSwitch belongs.
Status Monitoring and 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 on a per-port basis by accessing the Statistics Menu in the Local Management Interface. To view statistics: 1 ▲ Access the IntraSwitch’s Local Management Interface. Important: Refer to Chapter 3,“Setting Up For Management” for instructions on how to connect to the Local Management Interface.
Viewing 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 – 24 — displays information for each 10Base-T port. Port 25 — displays information for the 10/100TX port. Ports 26 and 27 — displays information for the MII expansion ports (MII 1 and MII 2, respectively). To monitor another port: ❏ Type n to monitor the next port. ❏ Type p to monitor the previous port.
Status Monitoring and Statistics Resetting Statistics ❏ Type r to reset the counters to zero. 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 4-1 describes each counter that is monitored by the IntraSwitch. Table 6-2 Statistics Counters Descriptions Counter Description GoodRXOctets The count of data and padding octets in frames that are successfully received.
Viewing Statistics Counter Description 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. RXJabbers The total number of packets received that were longer than 1518 octets (excluding framing bits, but including FCS octets), and had either an FCS error or an alignment error.
Status Monitoring and Statistics Page 6-8 Counter Description NetOctets The total number of octets of data (including those in bad packets) received on the network (excluding framing bits but including FCS octets). This object can be used as a reasonable indication of Ethernet utilization. SQEErrors A count of times that the SQE TEST ERROR message is generated by the PLS sublayer for a particular interface. The SQE TEST ERROR is defined in section 7.2.2.2.4 of ANSI/IEEE 802.
DRAFT 7 Advanced Management This chapter describes how to manage the IntraSwitch 5324 using RMON via the out-of-band Console or in-band Telnet interface.
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.
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’s Local Management Interface: 1 Access the IntraSwitch’s Local Management Interface. ▲ Important: Refer to Chapter 3,“Setting Up For Management” for instructions on how to connect to the Local Management Interface. 2 Type c from the Main Menu. The “Enter Password” prompt appears.
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. The following menu appears.
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.
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.
Displaying an RMON History Statistic 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. Displaying an RMON History Statistic Entry To display statistics for a History Control Group entry: 1 2 Figure 7-5 Type s from the RMON History Group menu. Type the number of the History Control Group entry you want to display statistics for at command prompt. A screen similar to Figure 7-5 appears.
Advanced Management 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. To delete a History Control Group entry: Page 7-8 1 2 Type d from the RMON History Group menu. 3 Press return. The History Control Group Entry to be deleted is displayed. 4 Type y to confirm the deletion, or n to cancel the deletion.
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 cr eate an Event Gr oup entry befor e you can add an Alar m Gr oup entry . See “Add RMON Event Group Entry” on page 7-16 for instructions.
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 “Add 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.
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.
Advanced Management ❏ fallingAlar m — 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. ❏ risingOrFallingAlar —msets both rising and falling alarms. Rising Threshold Enter the number of the threshold for the sampled statistic. When the current sampled value is greater than or equal to this threshold, and the value at the last sampling interval was less than this threshold, a single event will be generated.
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. Enter the number of the Alarm Group entry to be displayed.
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.
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. To access the RMON Event Group menu, type e from the RMON Parameter Menu.
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.
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.
Advanced Management 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 T rap 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. Type the number of the Event Group entry for which you want to view information. The log of events for that entry is displayed, similar to Figure 7-13.
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. 3 Press return. The Event Group entry to be deleted is displayed. 4 Type y to confirm the deletion, or n to cancel. Type the number of the Event Group entry to be deleted at the command prompt.
Appendix A Troubleshooting This section provides some diagnostic tips for troubleshooting problems with your network and the IntraSwitch 5324. LED Indicators The following table describes some possible errors and solutions for troubleshooting problems via the switch’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. ❏ Check the AC power source. ❏ Power cord not connected/faulty.
Troubleshooting LED Error Type/Cause Solution (Options or Steps) 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. Check the continuity of the wires in the cable and the pin assignments on the RJ-45 connectors. ❏ Network station to which the port is connected has been powered off. ❏ Make sure the station to which the port is connected is plugged in and powered on.
Appendix B Supported MIBs The IntraSwitch 5324 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 5324 supports four groups of Remote Network Monitoring (RMON) MIB objects.
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.
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.
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. This group contains the following items: fields for forwarding and the default time-to-live for the system.
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. TCP Connection Table The TCP Connection Table group contains data about each TCP connection, with a field for the state of the connection and fields for the local IP address, local port, remote IP address and remote port.
Supported MIBs Bridge MIB (1493) The IntraSwitch supports the following Bridge MIB group: Base Port The Base Port group enables and disables ports.
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) MII (Media Independent Interface) Spanning Tree Support ❏ IEEE 802.1d MAC Address Table Size ❏ 1024 Dimensions ❏ ❏ ❏ Width: 17.1 inches (434.3 mm) Height: 2.25 inches (57.
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.
Appendix D Management Menu Tree Page D-1
Index Numerics 10/100TX port connecting to the network 2-7 default setting 1-9, 5-20 features 1-6 100Base-FX module, connecting to the network 2-8 100Mbps LED 3-3 10Base-FL module, connecting to the network 2-8 10Base-T ports connecting to the network 2-7 default setting 1-9, 5-20 5324.10x file 5-15 A absolute value, RMON 7-11 address IP (Internet Protocol). See IP address MAC.
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devices connection, determining 5-21 speed of, determining 5-21 diagnostic LEDs 3-4 diagrams cabling scenarios 2-9 management options 4-3 disabling ports 5-22 document conventions xiv E EEPROM, resetting values 5-34 emulator, terminal. See terminal emulator enabling ports 5-22 environment specifications C-2 equipment rack installation 2-5 required for installation 1-8 errors.
granted buckets, RMON 7-6 H half duplex changing 5-22 determining 5-21 height C-1 help. See technical support xii history group, RMON 7-4, B-2 adding entry 7-4 configuring 7-4 data source 7-5 deleting entry 7-8 displaying entry 7-6 granted buckets 7-6 interface 7-6 requested buckets 7-5 sampling interval 7-7 static entry 7-7 HTTP server. See Web browser management humidity 2-2, C-2 I ICMP group, MIB II B-4 idle time-out, telnet, setting 5-32 IEEE 802.1d. See spanning tree image file.
LEDs (continued) Max Util 3-3 overview 3-2 power description 3-4 troubleshooting A-1 troubleshooting with A-1 utilization description 3-3 troubleshooting A-1 light emitting diodes.
max util (maximum utilization) LED description 3-3 troubleshooting A-1 maximum current C-2 media independent interface.
overview, of IntraSwitch 1-2, 1-3 configuration options 1-4 features 1-6 management options 1-4, 4-2 console 4-4 telnet 4-6 SNMP 1-4 Web browsers 1-4 of chapters xiii package contents 1-7 switching capacity 1-5 tools and materials 1-8 owner string alarm group, RMON 7-12 RMON 7-6 P package contents 1-7 parameters EEProm, resetting 5-34 TCP/IP, default 5-11 parity 2-11 password changing 5-33 default 2-12, 5-33 entering 5-6 ping 2-10 Pkt1024-1518 6-7 Pkt128-255 6-7 Pkt256-511 6-7 Pkt512-1023 6-7 Pkt64 6-7 Pkt
receivers, of traps (continued) deleting 5-19 redundant power supply connector description 1-3 part number C-2 relative humidity 2-2 remote monitoring. See RMON requested buckets, RMON 7-5, 7-6 requirements airflow 2-2 cooling 2-2 environmental 2-2 power 2-2 reset EEPROM 5-34 factory defaults 1-9 IntraSwitch 5-35 resetting the switch 5-35 RFC (request for comments) 1213 (MIB II). See MIB II 1493 (bridge MIB). See bridge MIB 1757 (RMON).
RMON (continued) history group (continued) granted buckets 7-6 interface 7-6 requested buckets 7-5 sampling interval 7-7 static entry, displaying 7-7 management workstation 7-2 overview 7-2 parameters, configuring 7-3 probe 7-2 RPSU 6000. See redundant power supply RS-232 cable 2-11 rubber feet, installing 2-6 runtime.
statistics, counters (continued) RXBcasts 6-6 RXCRC errors 6-6 RXFragments 6-7 RXJabbers 6-7 RXMcasts 6-6 RXOversize 6-7 RXUndersize 6-7 SQEErrors 6-8 STXCollision 6-8 viewing 6-4 statistics menu, description 5-35 stop bits 2-11 store-and-forward switching mode 1-6 straight-through cable 2-7 STXCollision 6-8 submenus accessing 5-4 exiting 5-4 subnet mask changing 5-12 viewing 5-11 support, technical xii switch contact information changing 5-10 viewing 5-9 default gateway address changing 5-12 viewing 5-11 I
telnet connection 4-6 idle time-out, setting 5-32 temperature 2-2, C-2 terminal emulator 4-6 settings 2-11 bits per second 2-11 data bits 2-11 flow control 2-11 parity 2-11 stop bits 2-11 tftp 5-14, 6-3 threshold falling, RMON 7-12 rising, RMON 7-12 tools and materials needed 1-8 trap authentication, viewing 5-17 enabling 5-18 receivers adding 5-18 deleting 5-19 viewing 5-17 status of, viewing 5-17 tree, management menu D-1 troubleshooting A-2 cable connections A-1, A-2 devices A-2 diagnostic LEDs 3-4 equip
