7 10/100/1000BASE-T (RJ-45) Ports Plus 1 Combination (RJ-45/SFP) Ports MIL-SM8TAF1GPA Management Guide
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Contents Chapter 1: Introduction Description of Software Features 1-1 1-1 Chapter 2: Initial Configuration 2-1 Chapter 3: Configuring the Switch Using the Web Interface Navigating the Web Browser Interface Home Page Configuration Options Panel Display Main Menu Web Configuration Displaying Status Overview Showing Port Statistics Displaying the System Name Setting the Switch’s IP Address Configuring the Logon Password Tools Port Configuration Storm Control Port Mirroring Cable Diagnostic Trunk Membership
Contents Management Information Bases Appendix B: Troubleshooting Forgot or Lost Password Changing a PC’s IP Address ii A-2 B-1 B-1 B-1
Tables Tables Table 3-1 Web Page Configuration Buttons Table 3-2 Switch Main Menu Table 3-3 Port Statistics 3-2 3-3 3-8 iii
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Figures Figures Figure 3-2 Front Panel Indicators Figure 3-3 Switch Information Figure 3-4 Port Statistics Figure 3-5 System Name Figure 3-6 LAN Settings Figure 3-7 Password Settings Figure 3-8 Reset to Factory Defaults Figure 3-9 Upgrade Firmware Figure 3-10 Upload/Download Configuration Figure 3-11 Restart Switch Figure 3-12 Port Configuration Figure 3-13 Port Broadcast Control Figure 3-14 Port Mirroring Figure 3-15 Cable Diagnostics Figure 3-16 Trunk Membership Figure 3-17 Trunk Configuration Figure 3-1
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Chapter 1: Introduction The MIL-SM8TAF1GPA is a web-managed Gigabit PoE switch that delivers performance and control to your network. It provides 8 full-duplex 1000BASE-T ports that significantly improve network performance and boost throughput using features configured through a web-based management interface. With 16 Gigabits of throughput bandwidth, this switch provides an effective solution to meeting the growing demands on your network.
Introduction Broadcast Storm Control – Broadcast suppression prevents broadcast traffic from overwhelming the network. When enabled on a port, the level of broadcast traffic passing through the port is restricted. If broadcast traffic rises above a pre-defined threshold, it will be throttled until the level falls back beneath the threshold. Static Addresses – A static address can be assigned to a specific interface on this switch. Static addresses are bound to the assigned interface and will not be moved.
Chapter 2: Initial Configuration To make use of the management features of your MIL-SM8TAF1GPA, you must first configure it with an IP address that is compatible with the network it is being installed in. This should be done before you permanently install the switch in the network. Follow this procedure: 1. Place the switch close to the PC that you intend to use for configuration. It helps if you can see the front panel of the switch while working on your PC. 2.
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Chapter 3: Configuring the Switch Using the Web Interface This switch provides an embedded HTTP web agent. Using a web browser you can configure the switch and view statistics to monitor network activity. The web agent can be accessed by any computer on the network using a standard web browser (Internet Explorer 5.5 or above, or Mozilla Firefox 1.0 or above). Prior to accessing the switch from a web browser, be sure you have first performed the following tasks: 1.
Configuring the Switch Figure 3-1 Home Page Configuration Options Configurable parameters have a dialog box or a drop-down list. Once a configuration change has been made on a page, be sure to click on the Apply button to confirm the new setting. The following table summarizes the web page configuration buttons. Table 3-1 Web Page Configuration Buttons Button Action Apply Sets specified values to the system. Cancel Discards all changes and restores current values. Help Links directly to web help.
Navigating the Web Browser Interface Panel Display The web agent displays an image of the switch’s ports. The port will turn green when the corresponding front-panel port is in connection with another device. To show the port number, place mouse pointer onto the intended port. Figure 3-2 Front Panel Indicators Main Menu Using the onboard web agent, you can define system parameters, manage and control the switch, and all its ports, or monitor network conditions.
Configuring the Switch Table 3-2 Switch Main Menu (Continued) Menu Description TRUNKS Membership Page 3-17 Selects ports to group into static trunks. 3-18 Settings Configures trunk connection settings. 3-18 LACP Setup Configures Link Aggregation Control Protocol (LACP) on the switch. 3-19 LACP Status Shows the LACP groups status. VLANS 3-20 3-21 VLAN Membership Configure VLAN port groups. 3-21 VLAN Port Config Configures VLAN behavior for individual ports and trunks. 3-23 802.
Web Configuration Web Configuration Displaying Status Overview You can easily identify the system by displaying the device name, location and contact information. Field Attributes System Information • System Name – Name assigned to the switch system. • Number of Ports – Number of built-in ports. • Hardware Version – Hardware version of the main board. • Code Version – Version number of the code. • Serial Number – The serial number of the switch.
Configuring the Switch • Frame Type – Either “Tagged” or “All.” “Tagged” means that the port will only receive VLAN-tagged frames. When set to “All,” the port will also receive untagged frames. • PVID – The VLAN ID assigned to untagged frames received on the interface. Outgoing frames are tagged unless the frame’s VLAN ID is the same as the PVID. When the PVID is set to “None,” all outgoing frames are tagged. (Default: 1) Trunk Information • Trunk – The trunk label.
Web Configuration Web – Click STATUS, Overview.
Configuring the Switch Showing Port Statistics You can display statistics on network traffic from the ports. These statistics can be used to identify potential problems with the switch (such as a faulty port or unusually heavy loading). All values displayed have been accumulated since the last system reboot, but can be reset to zero by clicking the CLEAR button. The current statistics are not displayed until you click the REFRESH button.
Web Configuration Displaying the System Name You can easily identify the system by displaying the device name. Field Attributes • Switch Name – A name assigned to the switch system. Web – Click System, Name. Figure 3-5 System Name Setting the Switch’s IP Address This section describes how to configure an initial IP interface for management access over the network. The IP address for this switch is 192.168.2.10 by default.
Configuring the Switch Manual Configuration Web – Click SYSTEM, LAN Settings. Enter the IP address, subnet mask and gateway, then click APPLY. Note that if you change the switch IP address, you must close the web interface and start a new session using the new IP address.
Web Configuration Configuring the Logon Password The administrator has write access for all parameters governing the onboard agent. You should therefore assign a new administrator password as soon as possible, and store it in a safe place. Field Attributes • Password – Specifies the user password. (Range: 1-16 characters plain text, case sensitive) Note: If you cannot remember the password, you can restore the original settings by following the procedure described in “Forgot or Lost Password” on page B-1.
Configuring the Switch Web – Click System, Tools, Reset to Factory Defaults. Figure 3-8 Reset to Factory Defaults Upgrade Firmware Upgrades the switch system firmware using a file provided by Transition Networks. Select “Upgrade Firmware” from the Tools drop-down list then click on the “Browse” button to select the firmware file. Click the APPLY button to upgrade the selected switch firmware file.
Web Configuration Upload/Download Configuration Web – Click SYSTEM, Tools, Upload/Download Configuration. To upload or download the configuration file, select “Upload/Download Configuration” from the Tools drop-down list, then click “Upload” or “Download,” and then click on the “Browse” button to select the file. Figure 3-10 Upload/Download Configuration Restart Switch Web – Click SYSTEM, Tools, Restart Switch. To restart the switch, select from the Tools drop-down list, and then click APPLY.
Configuring the Switch Port Configuration You can use the Port Configuration page to manually set the speed, duplex mode, and flow control. Field Attributes • Speed/Duplex – Allows you to manually set the port speed and duplex mode. • Flow Control – Allows flow control to be enabled or disabled. When the box is checked, flow control is enabled. • Trunk – Indicates if a port is a member of a trunk. Web – Click PORTS, Settings.
Web Configuration Field Attributes • Type – List the type of traffic which can be rate limited, including ICMP, learn frames, broadcast, multicast and flooded unicast frames. • Enable Storm Control – Click the check box to enable storm control for the specific frame type. • Rate (number of frames per second) – The Rate field is set by a single drop-down list. The same threshold is applied to every port on the switch.
Configuring the Switch Web – Click PORTS, Port Mirroring. Figure 3-14 Port Mirroring Cable Diagnostic You can perform cable diagnostics for all ports or selected ports to diagnose any cable faults (short, open etc..) and feedback a distance to the fault. Field Attributes • Cable Diagnostics – Cable diagnostics is performed on a per-port basis. Select the port number from the drop-down list.
Web Configuration Web – Click PORTS, Cable diagnostics. Figure 3-15 Cable Diagnostics Trunk Membership This page allows you to create a maximum of four trunks of up to eight ports per trunk. The Membership Table has one row for each port and six columns. Each row contains five radio buttons which are used to indicate which trunk (if any) the port belongs to. Field Attributes • Port – The front panel port number.
Configuring the Switch Web – Click TRUNKS, Membership. To assign a port to a trunk, click the required trunk number, then click APPLY. Figure 3-16 Trunk Membership Trunk Configuration Field Attributes • Trunk – Indicates trunk identification. • Speed/Duplex – Allows you to manually set the port speed and duplex mode for all ports in the trunk. • Flow Control – Allows flow control to be enabled or disabled. When the box is checked, flow control is enabled.
Web Configuration LACP Setup The switch supports both static trunking and dynamic Link Aggregation Control Protocol (LACP). LACP configured ports can automatically negotiate a trunked link with LACP-configured ports on another device. You can configure any number of ports on the switch as LACP, as long as they are not already configured as part of a static trunk. If ports on another device are also configured as LACP, the switch and the other device will negotiate a trunk link between them.
Configuring the Switch LACP Status This page displays the LACP status of the switch. Aggregation Information Shows aggregation information for each LACP group. Field Attributes • • • • Aggregation Group - The ID number of the LACP group. Partner MAC Address - The MAC address of link partner. Local Ports Aggregated - Port member list of the local LACP group. Seconds Since Last Change - Time in seconds for the LACP group since last setup. LACP Port Status Shows LACP port status.
Web Configuration VLAN Settings This page allows you to create and delete VLANs (Virtual LANs) and to change the VLAN membership and behaviour of individual ports. VLANs are powerful, but can be difficult to set up properly. Each row of the table corresponds to one port or trunk; trunked ports cannot be configured individually. Introduction to VLANs VLANs are logical partitions of the physical LAN. You can use VLANs to increase network performance or improve internal network security.
Configuring the Switch Web – Click VLANS, VLAN Membership. Create a new VLAN by giving it an ID (Range: 1~4094) and then click Add. Modify or delete a VLAN by selecting its radio button and clicking Modify or Delete. Figure 3-20 VLAN Settings VLAN Configuration After creating a new VLAN, configure port and trunk members for the selected VLAN index. Field Attributes • Port – Adds a port to the newly created VLAN. • Trunk – Adds a static trunk to the newly created VLAN.
Web Configuration Web – After creating a new VLAN, the following screen displays. Assign the ports and trunks associated with the VLAN, and click Apply. Figure 3-21 VLAN Group Settings VLAN Port Configuration There are three different parameters that can be configured for each port on the switch; VLAN ID (VLAN membership), PVID and Packet Type. Note that the ports within a trunk cannot be configured individually; configure the trunk instead (trunks are labelled T1 to T4).
Configuring the Switch is a member of the VLAN identified by the VLAN tag in the packet. (Default: All) • PVID – The port VLAN ID (PVID) assigned to untagged frames received on the interface. From the drop-down menu, choose the VLAN ID that will be assigned to untagged frames received on the port. You cannot remove a port from VLAN 1 unless its PVID has been changed to something other than 1. You can only choose “None” for the VLAN ID when the packet type is set to “Tagged Only.
Web Configuration 802.1 X Setting The IEEE 802.1X standard defines a port-based access control procedure that prevents unauthorized access to a network by requiring users to first submit credentials for authentication. Field Attributes System Setting • • • • Mode - Indicates if 802.1X protocol is globally enabled or disabled on the switch. RADIUS IP - Sets the RADIUS server IP address. RADIUS UDP Port - Sets the UDP port to the use for the external RADIUS server.
Configuring the Switch Web – Click 802.1X, Settings. Figure 3-23 802.1X Configuration 802.1X Statistics Field Attributes • Port Statistics - Statistics can be viewed on a per-port basis. Select the port that you want to view here. • Authenticator counters - General statistics for authenticator. • Backend Authenticator counters - General statistics for RADIUS server. • 802.1X MIB counters - MIB module defined for 802.1X.
Web Configuration Web – Click 802.1X, Statistics. Figure 3-24 802.1X Statistics LLDP This page allows you to configure the Link Layer Discovery Protocol (LLDP) configuration. LLDP allows devices on the network to share information about themselves for the reasons of simplified troubleshooting, enhanced network management, and maintaining an accurate network topology. LLDP-capable devices periodically transmit information in messages called Type Length Value (TLV) fields to neighbor devices.
Configuring the Switch Web – Click LLDP, Settings. Figure 3-25 LLDP Configuration LLDP Neighbor Table This page displays the LLDP Neighbor Table. This table provides information on neighboring devices. The table contains the following seven columns: Field Attributes • • • • • • Local Port - The local port of the neighboring device. Chassis ID - The chassis information where the neighboring device is located. Remote Port ID - The remote port ID on the neighboring device.
Web Configuration Web – Click LLDP, Neighbor. Figure 3-26 LLDP Neighbor SNMP Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) is a communication protocol designed specifically for managing devices on a network. Equipment commonly managed with SNMP includes switches, routers and host computers. SNMP is typically used to configure these devices for proper operation in a network environment, as well as to monitor them to evaluate performance or detect potential problems.
Configuring the Switch Web – Click SNMP, Configuration. Figure 3-27 SNMP Configuration POE The switch can provide DC power to a wide range of connected devices, eliminating the need for an additional power source and cutting down on the amount of cables attached to each device. Once configured to supply power, an automatic detection process is initialized by the switch that is authenticated by a PoE signature from the connected device. Detection and authentication prevent damage to non-802.
Web Configuration Switch Power Status Displays the Power over Ethernet parameters for the switch. Field Attributes • Port 1 Power Mode – Port 1 may be configured to supply as much as 25 watts of power when set to High mode. In normal mode it can supply a maximum of 15.4 watts. (Default: Normal) • Power Reservation – Displays the percentage of power budget (70W) being drawn by attached devices. • Port – The port number. • PoE Enabled – The administrative status of PoE power on the port.
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Appendix A: Software Specifications Software Features Authentication RADIUS, Port (802.1X), Port Security DHCP Client Port Configuration 100BASE-TX: 10/100 Mbps, half/full duplex 1000BASE-T: 10/100 Mbps at half/full duplex, 1000 Mbps at full duplex Flow Control Full Duplex: IEEE 802.
Software Specifications Management Features In-Band Management Web-based HTTP, SNMP manager Software Loading HTTP in-band SNMP Management access via MIB database Trap management Standards IEEE 802.1D Bridging IEEE 802.1p Priority tags IEEE 802.1Q VLAN IEEE 802.1X Port Authentication IEEE 802.3-2005 Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet Full-duplex flow control Link Aggregation Control Protocol IEEE 802.
Appendix B: Troubleshooting Forgot or Lost Password If you have forgotten the administration password you can return the switch to its factory default state by following these steps: 1. Remove the power cord from the back of the switch. 2. Remove all cables from the front-panel ports. 3. Connect port 1 to port 2 on the front panel, using a standard network cable. 4. Reconnect the power cord to the rear of the switch. 5. Wait at least 40 seconds before disconnecting port 1 from port 2.
Troubleshooting 4. In the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties dialog box, click to select Use the following IP address. Then type your intended IP address, Subnet mask, and Default gateway in the provided text boxes. 5. Click OK to save the changes. Note: For users of systems other than Windows 2000 or Windows XP, refer to your system documentation for information on changing the PC’s IP address.
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