ASUS GIGAX1024P User Manual

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Centralized Network

Management

GigaX Management Software

User’s Manual

Product Name:	CNM Software
Manual Revision:	1 E1604
Release Date:	May 2004

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Table of Contents

1 Introduction ...........................................................................		1-3
1.1	GigaX 1024P Features ....................................................	1-3
1.2	Using this Document ........................................................	1-5
1.3	ASUS contact information ................................................	1-5

2 Getting to Know the GigaX 1024P .......................................		1-6
2.1	Parts List ..........................................................................	1-6
2.2	Front Panel ......................................................................	1-7
2.3	Rear Panel .......................................................................	1-7
2.4	Technical Specifications ...................................................	1-8

3 Quick Start Guide ..................................................................			1-9
3.1	Part 1	— Connecting the Hardware .................................	1-9
3.2	Part 2	—Start the Switch ...............................................	1-11
3.3	Management from CNM.................................................		1-13

4 Management Functions ......................................................		1-15
4.1	Start CNM Program .......................................................	1-15
4.2	Functional Layout ..........................................................	1-16
4.3	General Settings for CNM ..............................................	1-18
4.4	Switch Topology .............................................................	1-21
4.5	Switch Setup ..................................................................	1-24
4.6	System ...........................................................................	1-25
4.7	Configuration .................................................................	1-31
4.8	Statistics.........................................................................	1-38

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1 Introduction

Congratulations on your purchase of the ASUS GigaX 1024P. You can now manage your LAN (Local Area Network) through a friendly and powerful user interface, the ASUS CNM. The ASUS CNM runs on Windows OS. Please refer to the CNM installation guide for CM installation details.

This User Guide will show you how to set up the GigaX 1024P through CNM, and how to customize its configuration to get the most out of this product.

1.1GigaX 1024P Features

•(24) 10/100BASE-TX auto-sensing Fast Ethernet switching ports

•(2) 10/100/1000BASE-T auto-sensing Gigabit Ethernet switching ports

•Auto MDI/MDIX support for 10/100BASE-TX & 10/100/1000BASE-T ports

•802.3, 802.3u and 802.3ab compliant

•8.8 Gbps switch capacity and 6.6 Mpps forwarding rate

•8K MAC address cache with hardware-assisted aging

•802.3x flow control

•802.1Q-based tagged VLAN, up to 32 VLANs

•802.1p CoS (Class of Service), 2 queues per port

•IGMP(v1, v2) snooping support

•802.3ad link aggregation (trunking), up to 8 trunk groups

•Bandwidth management for each port and Tx/Rx direction

•Broadcast storming filtering

•CNM Windows-based software provides easy management

•LEDs for port link status, speed, duplex mode and collisions

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		1.2	Using this Document
	English	1.2.1	Notational conventions
		•	Acronyms are defined the first time they appear in text and in the
		•	glossary.
			For brevity, the GigaX switch is referred to as the switch.
		•	The terms LAN and network are used interchangeably to refer to
			a group of Ethernet-connected computers at one site.
		1.2.2	Typographical conventions
		•	Italics are used to present the texts displayed or you type in the
		•	CNM user interface.
			Boldface type text is used for items you select from menus and
			drop-down lists
		1.2.3	Special messages
		This document uses the following icons to call your attention to specific
		instructions or explanations.

Note: Provides clarification or nonessential information on the current topic.

Definition: Explains terms or acronyms that may be unfamiliar to many readers. These terms are also included in the Glossary.

WARNING: Provides messages of high importance, including messages relating to personal safety or system integrity.

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1.3 ASUS contact information

ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. (Asia-Pacific)

Web Site Address:	www.asus.com.tw
General Email:	[e-mail]
General Telephone:	[phone]
General Fax:	[phone]

Technical Support

Networking (Tel):	[phone] (English)
MB/Others (Tel):	[phone] (English)
Notebook (Tel):	[phone] (English)
Desktop/Server (Tel):	[phone] (English)
Support Fax:	[phone]

ASUS COMPUTER INTERNATIONAL (America)

Web Site Address:	usa.asus.com
General Email:	[e-mail]
General Fax:	[phone]

Technical Support

Support Email:	[e-mail]
Support Fax:	[phone]
General Support:	[phone]
Notebook (Tel):	[phone] x5110

ASUS COMPUTER GmbH (Germany & Austria)

Web Site Address:	www.asuscom.de
Online Contact:	www.asuscom.de/sales
General Telephone:	[phone]
General Fax:	[phone]

Technical Support

Online Support:	www.asuscom.de/support
Support Fax:	[phone]
Component Support:	[phone]
Notebook Support:	[phone]

ASUS COMPUTER (Middle East and North Africa)

Web Site Address:	www.ASUSarabia.com
General Telephone:	[phone]
General Fax:	[phone]

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2 Getting to Know the GigaX 1024P

2.1 Parts List

In addition to this document, the switch should come with the following:

•GigaX 1024P managed switch

•AC Power cord

•Rack installation kit (2 brackets with 6 screws (M3 x 6L))

•Installation CD-ROM

•Quick installation guide

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2.2 Front Panel

The front panel contains LED indicators that show the status of the unit.

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Label	Color	Light	Function
POWER	Green	On	The switch is powered on and operate normally
	Off		The switch is powered off
10/100 ports from 1 to 24
STATUS / SPEED	Green	On	Ethernet link is established in 100 Mbps
		Flashing	Data frames are being transmitted on this port
		Off	No Ethernet link
	Amber	On	Ethernet link is established in 10 Mbps
		Flashing	Data frames are being transmitted on this port
DUPLEX/COLLISION	Amber	On	The port is operating in full duplex mode
		Flashing	The port is operating in half duplex mode and
			collisions are occurring
		Off	The port is operating in half duplex mode
10/100/1000 Gigabit ports form 25 to 26
STATUS	Green	On	Link is present
		Flashing	Data frames are being transmitted/received on this port
		Off	Link is not present
SPEED	Green	On	1000Mbps
	Amber	On	100Mbps
		Off	10Mbps
DUPLEX/COLLISION	Amber	On	The port is operating in full duplex mode
		Flashing	The port is operating in half duplex mode and
			collisions are occurring
		Off	The port is operating in half duplex mode

2.3 Rear Panel

The rear panel contains the ports for the unit’s power connections.

Label Function

POWER Connects to the supplied power cord

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2.4 Technical Specifications

Physical Dimensions: 43.5mm(H) X 444 mm(W) X 200mm(D)

Environmental Ranges:
Operating temperature:	-10ºC to 50ºC (14ºF to 122ºF)
Storage temperature:	-40ºC to 70ºC (-40ºF to 158ºF)
Operating humidity:	15% to 90%
Storage humidity:	00% to 95%
Power:
Input:	100-240V AC / 2.5A / 50-60Hz
Power Consumption:	12W

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3 Quick Start Guide

This Quick Start Guide provides basic instructions to set up the GigaX environment.

•Part 1 shows you how to install the GigaX on a flat surface or in a rack.

•Part 2 provides instructions to set up the hardware.

•Part 3 shows you how to configure basic settings on the GigaX.

This Quick Start Guide assumes that you have installed ASUS CNM in a Windows PC. Both the switch and the PC are located in the same network. For CNM installation, please refer to the CNM installation guide.

3.1 Part 1 — Connecting the Hardware

In Part 1, you select a proper place to install the switch. Please use the operating environment specifications as references to choose the installation place. The Ethernet cable length from the switch to an attached device cannot exceed 100 meters (328 feet).

3.1.1 Installing the Switch on a Flat Surface

The switch should be installed on a level surface that can support the weight of the switches and their accessories. Attach four rubber pads on the marked location on the bottom of the switch.

3.1.2Mounting the Switch in a Rack

1.Attach brackets to each side of the switch and make sure that the posts are correctly inserted into the switch. Use the screws provided to fasten the brackets to the switch.

2.Place the switch in the rack, insert and tighten two screws from the brackets on the swith to the nuts on the rack.

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3.2 Part 2 —Start the Switch

In Part 2, this guide will show you how to connect the switch to a power outlet, to your computer (with CNM installed), and to the network.

3.2.1 Step 1. Connect to the PC with CNM Installed

The switch can be managed through the ASUS CNM software that is running on a Windows OS computer. Please refer to the CNM installation guide for details. Before starting the CNM application, you have to connect the PC to the same network as the switch is attached to.

3.2.2 Step 2. Connect to computers or a LAN

You can use Ethernet cable to connect computers directly to the switch ports. You can also connect hubs/switches to the switch ports by Ethernet cables. Note that both the crossover or straight-through Ethernet cable can be used to connect computers, hubs or switches.

Note: Use twisted-pair Category 5 Ethernet cable to connect the 1000BASE-T port. Otherwise, the link speed can not reach 1Gbps.

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	3.2.3	Step 3. Attach the power cord.	English
	1.	Plug the female end of the AC power cord to the POWER receptacle on the
		back of the switch.
	2.	Check the front LED indicators with the table 3.1. If the LEDs illuminate as
		expected, the switch hardware is working properly.

3. Plug the male end of the AC power cord into a wall outlet or a power strip.

	Figure 3.1. Overview of Hardware Connections
LED Indicators
This LED	Should be
POWER	Solid green to indicate that the device is turned on. If this light is not on,
	check if the power cord is attached to the switch and if it is plugged into a
	power source.
STATUS of	Solid green/amber to indicate that the device can communicate with your
10/100 ports	LAN or flashing when the device is sending or receiving data from your LAN
	computer.
STATUS of	Solid green to indicate that the device can communicate with your LAN or
Gigabit ports	flashing when the device is sending or receiving data from your LAN
	computer.
	Table 3.1. LED Indicators

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3.3 Management from CNM

In Part 3, start the CNM program and manage the switch to meet your network requirements. Before starting CNM, make sure that your manage station is attached to the same network as the switch is. Otherwise, CNM will not be able to discover the switch.

Note: This version of CNM only manages the switches in the same network.

3.3.1Switch Discovery and Management

1.Make sure that the switch is powered ON and that the CNM is installed on the management station.

2.Click on the CNM shortcut icon in the desktop of the manage station to start the CNM application. CNM will display a window as shown in Figure 3.2

Figure 3.2. CNM Outlook

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