Alcatel-Lucent OMNISWITCH 6800-6850-9000 Configuration Guide

Part No. 060217-10, Rev. D
June 2007

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Contents

About This Guide ....................................................................................................xxxiii

Supported Platforms ....................................................................................................xxxiii

Who Should Read this Manual? .................................................................................. xxxiv

When Should I Read this Manual? ..............................................................................xxxiv

What is in this Manual? ............................................................................................... xxxiv

What is Not in this Manual? ......................................................................................... xxxv

How is the Information Organized? ............................................................................. xxxv

Documentation Roadmap ............................................................................................ xxxvi

Related Documentation .............................................................................................xxxviii

User Manual CD ...............................................................................................................xl

Technical Support ............................................................................................................. xl

Chapter 1 Configuring Ethernet Ports ......................................................................................1-1

In This Chapter ................................................................................................................1-1

Ethernet Specifications ....................................................................................................1-2

Ethernet Port Defaults (All Port Types) ..........................................................................1-2

Non-Combo Port Defaults ...............................................................................................1-3

Combo Ethernet Port Defaults ........................................................................................1-3

Ethernet Ports Overview .................................................................................................1-4

OmniSwitch 6800 and 6850 Series Combo Ports ....................................................1-4

Valid Port Settings on OmniSwitch 6800 Series Switches ......................................1-5

Valid Port Settings on OmniSwitch 6850 Series Switches ......................................1-5

Valid Port Settings on OmniSwitch 9000 Series Switches ......................................1-6

10/100/1000 Crossover Supported ...........................................................................1-7

Autonegotiation Guidelines ......................................................................................1-7

Setting Ethernet Parameters for All Port Types ..............................................................1-8

Setting Trap Port Link Messages .............................................................................1-8

Enabling Trap Port Link Messages ...................................................................1-8

Disabling Trap Port Link Messages ..................................................................1-8

Resetting Statistics Counters ....................................................................................1-9

Enabling and Disabling Interfaces ...........................................................................1-9

Configuring Flood Rate Limiting ...........................................................................1-10

Flood Only Rate Limiting ...............................................................................1-10

Multicast Flood Rate Limiting ........................................................................1-11

Configuring the Peak Flood Rate Value ..........................................................1-11

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Configuring a Port Alias ........................................................................................1-12

Configuring Maximum Frame Sizes ......................................................................1-13

Setting Ethernet Parameters for Non-Combo Ports ......................................................1-14

Setting Interface Line Speed ..................................................................................1-14

Configuring Duplex Mode .....................................................................................1-15

Configuring Inter-frame Gap Values ...............................................................1-15

Configuring Autonegotiation and Crossover Settings ...........................................1-16

Enabling and Disabling Autonegotiation ........................................................1-16

Configuring Crossover Settings ......................................................................1-17

Setting Combo Ethernet Port Parameters on OmniSwitch 6800 and 6850 Switches ...1-18

Setting the Combo Port Type and Mode ................................................................1-18

Setting Combo Ports to Forced Fiber ..............................................................1-18

Setting Combo Ports to Preferred Copper .......................................................1-19

Setting Combo Ports to Forced Copper ...........................................................1-19

Setting Combo Ports to Preferred Fiber ..........................................................1-20

Setting Interface Line Speed for Combo Ports .......................................................1-20

Configuring Duplex Mode for Combo Ports ..........................................................1-21

Configuring Autonegotiation and Crossover for Combo Ports ..............................1-22

Enabling and Disabling Autonegotiation for Combo Ports .............................1-22

Configuring Crossover Settings for Combo Ports ...........................................1-23

Combo Port Application Example ................................................................................1-24

Verifying Ethernet Port Configuration ..........................................................................1-26

Chapter 2 Managing Source Learning ...................................................................................2-1

In This Chapter ................................................................................................................2-1

Source Learning Specifications .......................................................................................2-2

Source Learning Defaults ...............................................................................................2-2

Sample MAC Address Table Configuration ...................................................................2-2

MAC Address Table Overview .......................................................................................2-4

Using Static MAC Addresses ..........................................................................................2-4

Configuring Static MAC Addresses .........................................................................2-5

Static MAC Addresses on Link Aggregate Ports ..............................................2-5

Using Static Multicast MAC Addresses .........................................................................2-6

Configuring Static Multicast MAC Addresses .........................................................2-6

Static Multicast MAC Addresses on Link Aggregate Ports ..............................2-7

ASCII-File-Only Syntax ..........................................................................................2-7

Configuring MAC Address Table Aging Time ..............................................................2-8

Increasing the MAC Address Table Size ........................................................................2-9

Displaying Source Learning Information ......................................................................2-10

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Chapter 3 Using 802.1Q 2005 Multiple Spanning Tree ......................................................3-1

In This Chapter ................................................................................................................3-1

MST Specifications .........................................................................................................3-2

Spanning Tree Bridge Parameter Defaults ......................................................................3-2

Spanning Tree Port Parameter Defaults ..........................................................................3-3

MST Region Defaults .....................................................................................................3-3

MST General Overview ..................................................................................................3-4

How MSTP Works ...................................................................................................3-4

Comparing MSTP with STP and RSTP ...................................................................3-7

What is a Multiple Spanning Tree Instance (MSTI) ................................................3-7

What is a Multiple Spanning Tree Region ...............................................................3-8

What is the Common Spanning Tree .......................................................................3-9

What is the Internal Spanning Tree (IST) Instance ..................................................3-9

What is the Common and Internal Spanning Tree Instance .....................................3-9

MST Configuration Overview ......................................................................................3-10

Using Spanning Tree Configuration Commands ...................................................3-10

Understanding Spanning Tree Modes ....................................................................3-11

MST Interoperability and Migration .............................................................................3-12

Migrating from Flat Mode STP/RSTP to Flat Mode MSTP ..................................3-12

Migrating from 1x1 Mode to Flat Mode MSTP .....................................................3-13

Quick Steps for Configuring an MST Region ...............................................................3-14

Quick Steps for Configuring MSTIs .............................................................................3-16

Verifying the MST Configuration .................................................................................3-19

Chapter 4 Configuring Learned Port Security ........................................................................4-1

In This Chapter ................................................................................................................4-1

Learned Port Security Specifications ..............................................................................4-2

Learned Port Security Defaults ......................................................................................4-2

Sample Learned Port Security Configuration .................................................................4-3

Learned Port Security Overview .....................................................................................4-4

How LPS Authorizes Source MAC Addresses ........................................................4-5

Dynamic Configuration of Authorized MAC Addresses .........................................4-5

Static Configuration of Authorized MAC Addresses ..............................................4-6

Understanding the LPS Table ..................................................................................4-6

Enabling/Disabling Learned Port Security ......................................................................4-7

Configuring a Source Learning Time Limit ....................................................................4-7

Configuring the Number of MAC Addresses Allowed ...................................................4-9

Configuring the Number of Filtered MAC Addresses ....................................................4-9

Configuring Authorized MAC Addresses .....................................................................4-10

Configuring an Authorized MAC Address Range ........................................................4-11

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Selecting the Security Violation Mode .........................................................................4-12

Displaying Learned Port Security Information .............................................................4-12

Chapter 5 Configuring VLANs ....................................................................................................5-1

In This Chapter ................................................................................................................5-1

VLAN Specifications ......................................................................................................5-2

VLAN Defaults ..............................................................................................................5-2

Sample VLAN Configuration .........................................................................................5-3

VLAN Management Overview .......................................................................................5-4

Creating/Modifying VLANs ...........................................................................................5-5

Adding/Removing a VLAN .....................................................................................5-5

Enabling/Disabling the VLAN Administrative Status .............................................5-6

Modifying the VLAN Description ...........................................................................5-6

Defining VLAN Port Assignments .................................................................................5-7

Changing the Default VLAN Assignment for a Port ...............................................5-7

Configuring Dynamic VLAN Port Assignment .......................................................5-8

Configuring VLAN Rule Classification ............................................................5-8

Enabling/Disabling VLAN Mobile Tag Classification .....................................5-9

Enabling/Disabling Spanning Tree for a VLAN ...........................................................5-10

Enabling/Disabling VLAN Authentication ...................................................................5-11

Configuring VLAN Router Interfaces ..........................................................................5-11

Configuring an IPX Router Interface .....................................................................5-12

Modifying an IPX Router Interface .................................................................5-13

What is Single MAC Router Mode? ......................................................................5-13

Bridging VLANs Across Multiple Switches .................................................................5-14

Verifying the VLAN Configuration ..............................................................................5-15

Chapter 6 Configuring GVRP ......................................................................................................6-1

In This Chapter ................................................................................................................6-1

GVRP Specifications ......................................................................................................6-2

GVRP Defaults ................................................................................................................6-2

GARP Overview .............................................................................................................6-3

GVRP Overview .............................................................................................................6-3

Quick Steps for Configuring GVRP ...............................................................................6-5

Configuring GVRP ..........................................................................................................6-7

Enabling GVRP ........................................................................................................6-7

Enabling Transparent Switching ..............................................................................6-8

Configuring the Maximum Number of VLANs .......................................................6-8

Configuring GVRP Registration ..............................................................................6-9

Setting GVRP Normal Registration ..................................................................6-9

Setting GVRP Fixed Registration .....................................................................6-9

Setting GVRP Forbidden Registration ..............................................................6-9

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Configuring the GVRP Applicant Mode ................................................................6-10

Modifying GVRP timers ........................................................................................6-10

Restricting VLAN Registration ..............................................................................6-11

Restricting Static VLAN Registration ....................................................................6-12

Restricting VLAN Advertisement ..........................................................................6-12

Verifying GVRP Configuration ....................................................................................6-13

Chapter 7 Configuring VLAN Stacking .....................................................................................7-1

In This Chapter ................................................................................................................7-1

VLAN Stacking Specifications .......................................................................................7-2

VLAN Stacking Defaults ................................................................................................7-2

VLAN Stacking Overview ..............................................................................................7-3

Port level VLAN Stacking and Port-VLAN level VLAN Stacking .........................7-3

How VLAN Stacking Works ...................................................................................7-3

VLAN Stacking Elements ........................................................................................7-4

VLAN Stacking Application Overview ..........................................................................7-6

Quick Steps for Configuring VLAN Stacking ................................................................7-7

Configuring VLAN Stacking ..........................................................................................7-8

Configuring SVLANs ..............................................................................................7-8

Creating an SVLAN ..........................................................................................7-8

Deleting an SVLAN ..........................................................................................7-9

Configuring VLAN Stacking Ports ..........................................................................7-9

Configuring SVLAN-Port Associations .................................................................7-10

Configuring QoS Priority Parameters for SVLANs ...............................................7-13

VLAN Stacking Configuration Example ......................................................................7-14

Displaying VLAN Stacking Configuration ...................................................................7-17

Chapter 8 Configuring Spanning Tree Parameters .............................................................8-1

In This Chapter ................................................................................................................8-2

Spanning Tree Specifications ..........................................................................................8-3

Spanning Tree Bridge Parameter Defaults .....................................................................8-3

Spanning Tree Port Parameter Defaults ..........................................................................8-4

Multiple Spanning Tree (MST) Region Defaults ............................................................8-4

Ring Rapid Spanning Tree Defaults ...............................................................................8-4

Spanning Tree Overview .................................................................................................8-5

How the Spanning Tree Topology is Calculated .....................................................8-5

Bridge Protocol Data Units (BPDU) .................................................................8-7

Topology Examples ...........................................................................................8-9

Spanning Tree Operating Modes ..................................................................................8-11

Using Flat Spanning Tree Mode ............................................................................8-11

Using 1x1 Spanning Tree Mode .............................................................................8-12

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Configuring STP Bridge Parameters .............................................................................8-14

Bridge Configuration Commands Overview ..........................................................8-14

Selecting the Bridge Protocol .................................................................................8-16

Configuring the Bridge Priority .............................................................................8-17

Configuring the Bridge Hello Time .......................................................................8-18

Configuring the Bridge Max Age Time .................................................................8-19

Configuring the Bridge Forward Delay Time ........................................................8-20

Enabling/Disabling the VLAN BPDU Switching Status .......................................8-21

Configuring the Path Cost Mode ............................................................................8-21

Using Automatic VLAN Containment ...................................................................8-22

Configuring STP Port Parameters .................................................................................8-23

Bridge Configuration Commands Overview ..........................................................8-23

Enabling/Disabling Spanning Tree on a Port .........................................................8-26

Spanning Tree on Link Aggregate Ports .........................................................8-26

Configuring Port Priority .......................................................................................8-27

Port Priority on Link Aggregate Ports .............................................................8-27

Configuring Port Path Cost ....................................................................................8-28

Path Cost for Link Aggregate Ports .................................................................8-29

Configuring Port Mode ..........................................................................................8-31

Mode for Link Aggregate Ports .......................................................................8-31

Configuring Port Connection Type ........................................................................8-32

Connection Type on Link Aggregate Ports .....................................................8-33

Configuring Edge Port ...........................................................................................8-33

Restricting Port Roles .............................................................................................8-34

Restricting TCN Propagation .................................................................................8-34

Limiting BPDU Transmission ................................................................................8-34

Using RRSTP ................................................................................................................8-35

Configuring RRSTP ...............................................................................................8-36

Enabling and Disabling RRSTP .............................................................................8-36

Creating and Removing RRSTP Rings ..................................................................8-36

Sample Spanning Tree Configuration ...........................................................................8-37

Example Network Overview ..................................................................................8-37

Example Network Configuration Steps ..................................................................8-38

Verifying the Spanning Tree Configuration .................................................................8-40

Chapter 9 Configuring Ethernet OAM ......................................................................................9-1

In This Chapter ................................................................................................................9-1

Ethernet OAM Specifications .........................................................................................9-2

Ethernet OAM Defaults ..................................................................................................9-2

Ethernet OAM Overview ................................................................................................9-3

Connectivity Fault Management ..............................................................................9-3

MIP CCM Database Support .............................................................................9-5

Configuring Ethernet OAM ............................................................................................9-6

Enabling and Disabling Ethernet OAM ...................................................................9-6

Creating and Deleting a Maintenance Domain ........................................................9-6

Creating and Deleting a Maintenance Association ..................................................9-6

Modifying a Maintenance Association ..............................................................9-7

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Creating and Deleting a Maintenance End Point .....................................................9-7

Creating and Deleting a Maintenance Intermediate Point .......................................9-7

Configuring Loopback .............................................................................................9-7

Configuring Linktrace ..............................................................................................9-8

Verifying the Ethernet OAM Configuration ...................................................................9-8

Chapter 10 Configuring MAC Retention ...................................................................................10-1

In This Chapter ..............................................................................................................10-1

MAC Retention Defaults ...............................................................................................10-2

MAC Retention Overview ............................................................................................10-3

How MAC Retention Works ..................................................................................10-4

MAC Retention After Multiple Take-Overs ..........................................................10-5

Configuring MAC Retention .........................................................................................10-6

Enabling MAC Retention .......................................................................................10-6

Detecting a Duplicate MAC Address .....................................................................10-6

Configuring MAC Release .....................................................................................10-6

MAC Retention Applications ........................................................................................10-7

Software Failure .....................................................................................................10-7

Link Failure ............................................................................................................10-8

Chapter 11 Assigning Ports to VLANs ......................................................................................11-1

In This Chapter ..............................................................................................................11-1

Port Assignment Specifications ....................................................................................11-2

Port Assignment Defaults ............................................................................................11-2

Sample VLAN Port Assignment ...................................................................................11-3

Statically Assigning Ports to VLANs ...........................................................................11-4

Dynamically Assigning Ports to VLANs ......................................................................11-4

How Dynamic Port Assignment Works .................................................................11-5

VLAN Mobile Tag Classification ...................................................................11-5

VLAN Rule Classification ..............................................................................11-8

Configuring Dynamic VLAN Port Assignment ...................................................11-10

Enabling/Disabling Port Mobility ........................................................................11-11

Ignoring Bridge Protocol Data Units (BPDU) ..............................................11-11

Understanding Mobile Port Properties ........................................................................11-12

What is a Configured Default VLAN? .................................................................11-12

What is a Secondary VLAN? ...............................................................................11-13

Configuring Mobile Port Properties .....................................................................11-16

Enable/Disable Default VLAN ......................................................................11-16

Enable/Disable Default VLAN Restore ........................................................11-17

Enable/Disable Port Authentication ..............................................................11-17

Enable/Disable 802.1X Port-Based Access Control .....................................11-18

Verifying VLAN Port Associations and Mobile Port Properties ................................11-19

Understanding ‘show vlan port’ Output ...............................................................11-19

Understanding ‘show vlan port mobile’ Output ...................................................11-20

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Chapter 12 Configuring Port Mapping .....................................................................................12-1

In This Chapter ..............................................................................................................12-1

Port Mapping Specifications .........................................................................................12-2

Port Mapping Defaults ..................................................................................................12-2

Quick Steps for Configuring Port Mapping ..................................................................12-2

Creating/Deleting a Port Mapping Session ...................................................................12-3

Creating a Port Mapping Session ...........................................................................12-3

Deleting a User/Network Port of a Session .....................................................12-3

Deleting a Port Mapping Session ...........................................................................12-3

Enabling/Disabling a Port Mapping Session .................................................................12-4

Enabling a Port Mapping Session ..........................................................................12-4

Disabling a Port Mapping Session .........................................................................12-4

Configuring a Port Mapping Direction .........................................................................12-4

Configuring Unidirectional Port Mapping .............................................................12-4

Restoring Bidirectional Port Mapping ...................................................................12-4

Sample Port Mapping Configuration ............................................................................12-5

Example Port Mapping Overview ..........................................................................12-5

Example Port Mapping Configuration Steps .........................................................12-6

Verifying the Port Mapping Configuration ...................................................................12-6

Chapter 13 Defining VLAN Rules ...............................................................................................13-1

In This Chapter ..............................................................................................................13-1

VLAN Rules Specifications ..........................................................................................13-2

VLAN Rules Defaults ..................................................................................................13-2

Sample VLAN Rule Configuration ...............................................................................13-3

VLAN Rules Overview .................................................................................................13-4

VLAN Rule Types .................................................................................................13-4

DHCP Rules ....................................................................................................13-5

Binding Rules ..................................................................................................13-6

MAC Address Rules ........................................................................................13-6

Network Address Rules ...................................................................................13-6

Protocol Rules .................................................................................................13-6

Port Rules ........................................................................................................13-7

Understanding VLAN Rule Precedence ................................................................13-8

Configuring VLAN Rule Definitions ..........................................................................13-10

Defining DHCP MAC Address Rules ..................................................................13-11

Defining DHCP MAC Range Rules .....................................................................13-12

Defining DHCP Port Rules ..................................................................................13-12

Defining DHCP Generic Rules ............................................................................13-13

Defining Binding Rules ........................................................................................13-13

How to Define a MAC-Port-IP Address Binding Rule .................................13-13

How to Define a MAC-Port Binding Rule ....................................................13-14

How to Define a Port-Protocol Binding Rule ................................................13-14

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Defining MAC Address Rules .............................................................................13-15

Defining MAC Range Rules ................................................................................13-15

Defining IP Network Address Rules ....................................................................13-16

Defining IPX Network Address Rules .................................................................13-16

Defining Protocol Rules .......................................................................................13-17

Defining Port Rules ..............................................................................................13-18

Application Example: DHCP Rules ............................................................................13-19

The VLANs ...................................................................................................13-19

DHCP Servers and Clients ............................................................................13-19

Verifying VLAN Rule Configuration .........................................................................13-22

Chapter 14 Using Interswitch Protocols ...................................................................................14-1

In This Chapter ..............................................................................................................14-1

AIP Specifications .........................................................................................................14-2

AMAP Defaults ............................................................................................................14-2

AMAP Overview ..........................................................................................................14-3

AMAP Transmission States ...................................................................................14-3

Discovery Transmission State .........................................................................14-4

Common Transmission State ...........................................................................14-4

Passive Reception State ...................................................................................14-4

Common Transmission and Remote Switches .......................................................14-5

Configuring AMAP .......................................................................................................14-5

Enabling or Disabling AMAP ................................................................................14-5

Configuring the AMAP Discovery Time-out Interval ...........................................14-5

Configuring the AMAP Common Time-out Interval .............................................14-6

Displaying AMAP Information ..............................................................................14-7

Chapter 15 Configuring 802.1Q .................................................................................................15-1

In this Chapter ...............................................................................................................15-1

802.1Q Specifications ...................................................................................................15-2

802.1Q Defaults Table ..................................................................................................15-2

802.1Q Overview ..........................................................................................................15-3

Configuring an 802.1Q VLAN .....................................................................................15-5

Enabling Tagging on a Port ....................................................................................15-5

Enabling Tagging with Link Aggregation .............................................................15-5

Configuring the Frame Type ..................................................................................15-6

Show 802.1Q Information ......................................................................................15-7

Application Example .....................................................................................................15-8

Verifying 802.1Q Configuration .................................................................................15-10

Chapter 16 Configuring Static Link Aggregation ..................................................................16-1

In This Chapter ..............................................................................................................16-1

Static Link Aggregation Specifications ........................................................................16-2

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Static Link Aggregation Default Values .......................................................................16-2

Quick Steps for Configuring Static Link Aggregation .................................................16-3

Static Link Aggregation Overview ...............................................................................16-5

Static Link Aggregation Operation ........................................................................16-5

Relationship to Other Features ...............................................................................16-6

Configuring Static Link Aggregation Groups ...............................................................16-7

Configuring Mandatory Static Link Aggregate Parameters ...................................16-7

Creating and Deleting a Static Link Aggregate Group ..........................................16-8

Creating a Static Aggregate Group ..................................................................16-8

Deleting a Static Aggregate Group ..................................................................16-8

Adding and Deleting Ports in a Static Aggregate Group .......................................16-9

Adding Ports to a Static Aggregate Group ......................................................16-9

Removing Ports from a Static Aggregate Group .............................................16-9

Modifying Static Aggregation Group Parameters .......................................................16-10

Modifying the Static Aggregate Group Name .....................................................16-10

Creating a Static Aggregate Group Name .....................................................16-10

Deleting a Static Aggregate Group Name .....................................................16-10

Modifying the Static Aggregate Group Administrative State ..............................16-10

Enabling the Static Aggregate Group Administrative State .......................... 16-10

Disabling the Static Aggregate Group Administrative State .........................16-10

Application Example ...................................................................................................16-11

Displaying Static Link Aggregation Configuration and Statistics ..............................16-12

Chapter 17 Configuring Dynamic Link Aggregation ............................................................17-1

In This Chapter ..............................................................................................................17-1

Dynamic Link Aggregation Specifications ...................................................................17-2

Dynamic Link Aggregation Default Values .................................................................17-3

Quick Steps for Configuring Dynamic Link Aggregation ............................................17-4

Dynamic Link Aggregation Overview ..........................................................................17-7

Dynamic Link Aggregation Operation ...................................................................17-7

Relationship to Other Features ...............................................................................17-9

Configuring Dynamic Link Aggregate Groups ...........................................................17-10

Configuring Mandatory Dynamic Link Aggregate Parameters ...........................17-10

Creating and Deleting a Dynamic Aggregate Group ...........................................17-11

Creating a Dynamic Aggregate Group ..........................................................17-11

Deleting a Dynamic Aggregate Group ..........................................................17-11

Configuring Ports to Join and Removing Ports in a Dynamic Aggregate Group 17-12

Configuring Ports To Join a Dynamic Aggregate Group ..............................17-12

Removing Ports from a Dynamic Aggregate Group .....................................17-13

Modifying Dynamic Link Aggregate Group Parameters ............................................17-14

Modifying Dynamic Aggregate Group Parameters .............................................17-14

Modifying the Dynamic Aggregate Group Name .........................................17-14

Modifying the Dynamic Aggregate Group Administrative State ..................17-15

Configuring and Deleting the Dynamic Aggregate Group Actor

Administrative Key ......................................................................................17-15

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Modifying the Dynamic Aggregate Group Actor System Priority ...............17-16

Modifying the Dynamic Aggregate Group Actor System ID .......................17-16

Modifying the Dynamic Aggregate Group Partner Administrative Key ......17-17

Modifying the Dynamic Aggregate Group Partner System Priority .............17-17

Modifying the Dynamic Aggregate Group Partner System ID .....................17-18

Modifying Dynamic Link Aggregate Actor Port Parameters ..............................17-18

Modifying the Actor Port System Administrative State ................................17-19

Modifying the Actor Port System ID ............................................................17-20

Modifying the Actor Port System Priority ....................................................17-21

Modifying the Actor Port Priority .................................................................17-22

Modifying Dynamic Aggregate Partner Port Parameters ....................................17-23

Modifying the Partner Port System Administrative State .............................17-23

Modifying the Partner Port Administrative Key ...........................................17-25

Modifying the Partner Port System ID ..........................................................17-25

Modifying the Partner Port System Priority ..................................................17-26

Modifying the Partner Port Administrative Status ........................................17-27

Modifying the Partner Port Priority ...............................................................17-27

Application Examples .................................................................................................17-29

Sample Network Overview ..................................................................................17-29

Link Aggregation and Spanning Tree Example ...................................................17-30

Link Aggregation and QoS Example ...................................................................17-31

Displaying Dynamic Link Aggregation Configuration and Statistics ........................17-32

Chapter 18 Configuring IP ...........................................................................................................18-1

In This Chapter ..............................................................................................................18-1

IP Specifications ............................................................................................................18-2

IP Defaults .....................................................................................................................18-2

Quick Steps for Configuring IP Forwarding .................................................................18-3

IP Overview ..................................................................................................................18-4

IP Protocols ............................................................................................................18-4

Transport Protocols .........................................................................................18-4

Application-Layer Protocols ...........................................................................18-4

Additional IP Protocols ...................................................................................18-5

IP Forwarding ................................................................................................................18-6

Configuring an IP Router Interface ........................................................................18-7

Modifying an IP Router Interface ....................................................................18-8

Removing an IP Router Interface ....................................................................18-8

Configuring a Loopback0 Interface .......................................................................18-9

Loopback0 Address Advertisement ................................................................18-9

Configuring a BGP Peer Session with Loopback0 ..........................................18-9

Creating a Static Route .........................................................................................18-10

Creating a Default Route ......................................................................................18-11

Configuring Address Resolution Protocol (ARP) ................................................18-11

Adding a Permanent Entry to the ARP Table ...............................................18-11

Deleting a Permanent Entry from the ARP Table .........................................18-12

Clearing a Dynamic Entry from the ARP Table ...........................................18-12

Local Proxy ARP ...........................................................................................18-12

ARP Filtering ................................................................................................18-13

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IP Configuration ..........................................................................................................18-14

Configuring the Router Primary Address .............................................................18-14

Configuring the Router ID ...................................................................................18-14

Configuring the Route Preference of a Router .....................................................18-14

Configuring the Time-to-Live (TTL) Value ........................................................18-15

Configuring Route Map Redistribution ................................................................18-15

Using Route Maps .........................................................................................18-15

Configuring Route Map Redistribution .........................................................18-19

Route Map Redistribution Example ..............................................................18-20

IP-Directed Broadcasts .........................................................................................18-21

Denial of Service (DoS) Filtering ........................................................................18-21

Enabling/Disabling IP Services ............................................................................18-25

Managing IP ................................................................................................................18-27

Internet Control Message Protocol (ICMP) .........................................................18-27

ICMP Control Table ......................................................................................18-30

ICMP Statistics Table ....................................................................................18-30

Using the Ping Command ....................................................................................18-30

Tracing an IP Route ..............................................................................................18-31

Displaying TCP Information ................................................................................18-31

Displaying UDP Information ...............................................................................18-31

Verifying the IP Configuration ...................................................................................18-32

Chapter 19 Configuring IPv6 .......................................................................................................19-1

In This Chapter ..............................................................................................................19-1

IPv6 Specifications ........................................................................................................19-2

IPv6 Defaults .................................................................................................................19-2

Quick Steps for Configuring IPv6 Routing ...................................................................19-3

IPv6 Overview ..............................................................................................................19-4

IPv6 Addressing .....................................................................................................19-5

IPv6 Address Notation ....................................................................................19-6

IPv6 Address Prefix Notation ..........................................................................19-6

Autoconfiguration of IPv6 Addresses .............................................................19-7

Tunneling IPv6 over IPv4 ......................................................................................19-8

6to4 Tunnels ....................................................................................................19-8

Configured Tunnels .......................................................................................19-10

Configuring an IPv6 Interface .....................................................................................19-11

Modifying an IPv6 Interface ................................................................................19-12

Removing an IPv6 Interface .................................................................................19-12

Assigning IPv6 Addresses ...........................................................................................19-13

Removing an IPv6 Address ..................................................................................19-14

Configuring IPv6 Tunnel Interfaces ............................................................................19-15

Creating an IPv6 Static Route .....................................................................................19-16

Configuring the Route Preference of a Router ............................................................19-17

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Configuring Route Map Redistribution ......................................................................19-18

Using Route Maps .........................................................................................19-18

Configuring Route Map Redistribution .........................................................19-22

Route Map Redistribution Example ..............................................................19-23

Verifying the IPv6 Configuration ...............................................................................19-24

Chapter 20 Configuring RIP .........................................................................................................20-1

In This Chapter ..............................................................................................................20-1

RIP Specifications .........................................................................................................20-2

RIP Defaults ..................................................................................................................20-2

Quick Steps for Configuring RIP Routing ....................................................................20-3

RIP Overview ................................................................................................................20-4

RIP Version 2 .........................................................................................................20-5

RIP Routing ...................................................................................................................20-6

Loading RIP ...........................................................................................................20-6

Enabling RIP ..........................................................................................................20-7

Creating a RIP Interface .........................................................................................20-7

Enabling a RIP Interface ........................................................................................20-7

Configuring the RIP Interface Send Option ....................................................20-7

Configuring the RIP Interface Receive Option ...............................................20-8

Configuring the RIP Interface Metric ..............................................................20-8

Configuring the RIP Interface Route Tag .......................................................20-9

RIP Options ...................................................................................................................20-9

Configuring the RIP Forced Hold-Down Interval ..................................................20-9

Configuring the RIP Update Interval .....................................................................20-9

Configuring the RIP Invalid Timer ......................................................................20-10

Configuring the RIP Garbage Timer ....................................................................20-10

Configuring the RIP Hold-Down Timer ..............................................................20-10

Reducing the Frequency of RIP Routing Updates ...............................................20-10

Enabling a RIP Host Route ..................................................................................20-11

Configuring Redistribution .........................................................................................20-12

Using Route Maps .........................................................................................20-12

Configuring Route Map Redistribution .........................................................20-16

Route Map Redistribution Example ..............................................................20-17

RIP Security ................................................................................................................20-18

Configuring Authentication Type ........................................................................20-18

Configuring Passwords ........................................................................................20-18

Verifying the RIP Configuration .................................................................................20-19

Chapter 21 Configuring RDP .......................................................................................................21-1

In This Chapter ..............................................................................................................21-1

RDP Specifications .......................................................................................................21-2

RDP Defaults ................................................................................................................21-2

Quick Steps for Configuring RDP ................................................................................21-3

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RDP Overview ..............................................................................................................21-5

RDP Interfaces .......................................................................................................21-6

Security Concerns ..................................................................................................21-7

Enabling/Disabling RDP ...............................................................................................21-8

Creating an RDP Interface ............................................................................................21-8

Specifying an Advertisement Destination Address ................................................21-9

Defining the Advertisement Interval ......................................................................21-9

Setting the Maximum Advertisement Interval ................................................21-9

Setting the Minimum Advertisement Interval ...............................................21-10

Setting the Advertisement Lifetime .....................................................................21-10

Setting the Preference Levels for Router IP Addresses .......................................21-10

Verifying the RDP Configuration ...............................................................................21-11

Chapter 22 Configuring DHCP Relay .........................................................................................22-1

In This Chapter ..............................................................................................................22-1

DHCP Relay Specifications ..........................................................................................22-2

DHCP Relay Defaults ...................................................................................................22-3

Quick Steps for Setting Up DHCP Relay .....................................................................22-4

DHCP Relay Overview .................................................................................................22-5

DHCP .....................................................................................................................22-6

DHCP and the OmniSwitch ...................................................................................22-6

DHCP Relay and Authentication ...........................................................................22-6

External DHCP Relay Application ........................................................................22-7

Internal DHCP Relay .............................................................................................22-8

DHCP Relay Implementation .......................................................................................22-9

Global DHCP .........................................................................................................22-9

Setting the IP Address .....................................................................................22-9

Per-VLAN DHCP ..................................................................................................22-9

Identifying the VLAN .....................................................................................22-9

Configuring BOOTP/DHCP Relay Parameters ...................................................22-10

Setting the Forward Delay ....................................................................................22-10

Setting Maximum Hops .......................................................................................22-11

Setting the Relay Forwarding Option ...................................................................22-11

Using Automatic IP Configuration .............................................................................22-12

Enabling Automatic IP Configuration ..................................................................22-12

Configuring UDP Port Relay ......................................................................................22-13

Enabling/Disabling UDP Port Relay ....................................................................22-14

Specifying a Forwarding VLAN ..........................................................................22-14

Configuring DHCP Security Features .........................................................................22-15

Using the Relay Agent Information Option (Option-82) .....................................22-15

How the Relay Agent Processes DHCP Packets from the Client .................22-16

How the Relay Agent Processes DHCP Packets from the Server ................. 22-16

Enabling the Relay Agent Information Option-82 ........................................22-17

Configuring a Relay Agent Information Option-82 Policy ...........................22-17

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Using DHCP Snooping ........................................................................................22-18

DHCP Snooping Configuration Guidelines ..................................................22-19

Enabling DHCP Snooping .............................................................................22-19

Configuring the Port Trust Mode ..................................................................22-21

Bypassing the Option-82 Check on Untrusted Ports .....................................22-22

Configuring Port IP Source Filtering ............................................................22-22

Configuring the DHCP Snooping Binding Table ..........................................22-22

Layer 2 DHCP Snooping ...............................................................................22-23

Verifying the DHCP Relay Configuration ..................................................................22-24

Chapter 23 Configuring VRRP .....................................................................................................23-1

In This Chapter ..............................................................................................................23-1

VRRP Specifications .....................................................................................................23-3

VRRP Defaults ..............................................................................................................23-3

Quick Steps for Creating a Virtual Router ....................................................................23-4

VRRP Overview ............................................................................................................23-5

Why Use VRRP? ....................................................................................................23-6

Definition of a Virtual Router ................................................................................23-6

VRRP MAC Addresses ..........................................................................................23-7

ARP Requests ..................................................................................................23-7

ICMP Redirects ...............................................................................................23-7

VRRP Startup Delay ..............................................................................................23-8

VRRP Tracking ......................................................................................................23-8

Interaction With Other Features ....................................................................................23-8

VRRP Configuration Overview ....................................................................................23-9

Basic Virtual Router Configuration .......................................................................23-9

Creating/Deleting a Virtual Router ........................................................................23-9

Specifying an IP Address for a Virtual Router ....................................................23-10

Configuring the Advertisement Interval ..............................................................23-11

Configuring Virtual Router Priority .....................................................................23-11

Setting Preemption for Virtual Routers ................................................................23-11

Enabling/Disabling a Virtual Router ....................................................................23-12

Setting VRRP Traps .............................................................................................23-13

Setting VRRP Startup Delay ................................................................................23-13

Verifying the VRRP Configuration ............................................................................23-14

VRRPv3 Configuration Overview ..............................................................................23-15

Basic VRRPv3 Virtual Router Configuration ......................................................23-15

Creating/Deleting a VRRPv3 Virtual Router .......................................................23-15

Specifying an IPv6 Address for a VRRPv3 Virtual Router .................................23-16

Configuring the VRRPv3 Advertisement Interval ...............................................23-17

Configuring the VRRPv3 Virtual Router Priority ................................................23-17

Setting Preemption for VRRPv3 Virtual Routers ................................................23-18

Enabling/Disabling a VRRPv3 Virtual Router ....................................................23-19

Setting VRRPv3 Traps .........................................................................................23-19

Verifying the VRRPv3 Configuration ........................................................................23-20

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Creating Tracking Policies ..........................................................................................23-20

Associating a Tracking Policy with a VRRPv2/VRRPv3 Virtual Router ...........23-20

VRRP Application Example .......................................................................................23-21

VRRP Tracking Example .....................................................................................23-23

VRRPv3 Application Example ...................................................................................23-25

VRRPv3 Tracking Example .................................................................................23-26

Chapter 24 Configuring IPX .........................................................................................................24-1

In This Chapter ..............................................................................................................24-1

IPX Specifications .........................................................................................................24-2

IPX Defaults ..................................................................................................................24-2

Quick Steps for Configuring IPX Routing ....................................................................24-3

IPX Overview ................................................................................................................24-4

IPX Routing ..................................................................................................................24-6

Enabling IPX Routing ............................................................................................24-6

Creating an IPX Router Port ..................................................................................24-6

IPX Router Port Configuration Options ..........................................................24-7

Creating/Deleting a Default Route .........................................................................24-7

Creating/Deleting Static Routes .............................................................................24-8

Configuring Type-20 Packet Forwarding ..............................................................24-8

Configuring Extended RIP and SAP Packets .........................................................24-9

Configuring RIP and SAP Timers ..........................................................................24-9

Using the PING Command ..................................................................................24-10

IPX RIP/SAP Filtering ................................................................................................24-11

Configuring RIP Filters ........................................................................................24-12

Configuring SAP Filters .......................................................................................24-12

Configuring GNS Filters ......................................................................................24-13

IPX RIP/SAP Filter Precedence ....................................................................24-14

Flushing the IPX RIP/SAP Tables .......................................................................24-14

Verifying the IPX Configuration ................................................................................24-15

Chapter 25 Managing Authentication Servers ......................................................................25-1

In This Chapter ..............................................................................................................25-1

Authentication Server Specifications ............................................................................25-2

Server Defaults ..............................................................................................................25-3

RADIUS Authentication Servers ...........................................................................25-3

TACACS+ Authentication Servers ........................................................................25-3

LDAP Authentication Servers ................................................................................25-3

Quick Steps For Configuring Authentication Servers ..................................................25-4

Server Overview ............................................................................................................25-5

Backup Authentication Servers ..............................................................................25-5

Authenticated Switch Access .................................................................................25-5

Authenticated VLANs ............................................................................................25-6

Port-Based Network Access Control (802.1X) ......................................................25-7

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ACE/Server ...................................................................................................................25-8

Clearing an ACE/Server Secret ..............................................................................25-8

RADIUS Servers ...........................................................................................................25-9

RADIUS Server Attributes .....................................................................................25-9

Standard Attributes ..........................................................................................25-9

Vendor-Specific Attributes for RADIUS ......................................................25-11

Configuring Functional Privileges on the Server ..........................................25-12

RADIUS Accounting Server Attributes ........................................................25-13

Configuring the RADIUS Client ..........................................................................25-14

TACACS+ Server .......................................................................................................25-15

TACACS+ Client Limitations ..............................................................................25-15

Configuring the TACACS+ Client .......................................................................25-16

LDAP Servers .............................................................................................................25-17

Setting Up the LDAP Authentication Server .......................................................25-17

LDAP Server Details ............................................................................................25-18

LDIF File Structure .......................................................................................25-18

Common Entries ............................................................................................25-18

Directory Entries ...........................................................................................25-19

Directory Searches .........................................................................................25-20

Retrieving Directory Search Results .............................................................25-20

Directory Modifications ................................................................................25-20

Directory Compare and Sort ..........................................................................25-21

The LDAP URL ............................................................................................25-21

Password Policies and Directory Servers ......................................................25-22

Directory Server Schema for LDAP Authentication ............................................25-23

Vendor-Specific Attributes for LDAP Servers ..............................................25-23

LDAP Accounting Attributes ........................................................................25-24

Dynamic Logging ..........................................................................................25-26

Configuring the LDAP Authentication Client .....................................................25-27

Creating an LDAP Authentication Server .....................................................25-28

Modifying an LDAP Authentication Server ..................................................25-28

Setting Up SSL for an LDAP Authentication Server ....................................25-28

Removing an LDAP Authentication Server ..................................................25-29

Verifying the Authentication Server Configuration ....................................................25-29

Chapter 26 Configuring Authenticated VLANs ......................................................................26-1

In This Chapter ..............................................................................................................26-1

Authenticated Network Overview .................................................................................26-2

AVLAN Configuration Overview .................................................................................26-4

Sample AVLAN Configuration .............................................................................26-5

Setting Up Authentication Clients ................................................................................26-7

Telnet Authentication Client ..................................................................................26-7

Web Browser Authentication Client ......................................................................26-7

Configuring the Web Browser Client Language File ......................................26-8

Required Files for Web Browser Clients .........................................................26-8

SSL for Web Browser Clients .......................................................................26-11

DNS Name and Web Browser Clients ..........................................................26-11

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Installing the AV-Client .......................................................................................26-12

Loading the Microsoft DLC Protocol Stack ..................................................26-12

Loading the AV-Client Software ...................................................................26-13

Setting the AV-Client as Primary Network Login ........................................26-18

Configuring the AV-Client Utility ................................................................26-18

Logging Into the Network Through an AV-Client ........................................26-21

Logging Off the AV-Client ...........................................................................26-22

Configuring the AV-Client for DHCP .................................................................26-23

Configuring Authenticated VLANs ............................................................................26-25

Removing a User From an Authenticated Network .............................................26-25

Configuring Authentication IP Addresses ............................................................26-26

Setting Up the Default VLAN for Authentication Clients ...................................26-26

Port Binding and Authenticated VLANs .............................................................26-27

Configuring Authenticated Ports .................................................................................26-27

Setting Up a DNS Path ................................................................................................26-28

Setting Up the DHCP Server .......................................................................................26-28

Enabling DHCP Relay for Authentication Clients ...............................................26-29

Configuring a DHCP Gateway for the Relay .......................................................26-30

Configuring the Server Authority Mode .....................................................................26-31

Configuring Single Mode .....................................................................................26-31

Configuring Multiple Mode .................................................................................26-33

Specifying Accounting Servers ...................................................................................26-34

Verifying the AVLAN Configuration .........................................................................26-35

Chapter 27 Configuring 802.1X ..................................................................................................27-1

In This Chapter ..............................................................................................................27-1

802.1X Specifications ...................................................................................................27-2

802.1X Defaults ............................................................................................................27-2

Quick Steps for Configuring 802.1X ............................................................................27-3

802.1X Overview ..........................................................................................................27-5

Supplicant Classification ........................................................................................27-5

802.1X Ports and DHCP ..................................................................................27-6

Re-authentication .............................................................................................27-6

802.1X Accounting ................................................................................................27-7

Compared to Authenticated VLANs ......................................................................27-7

Using Access Guardian Policies ...................................................................................27-8

Policy Types ...........................................................................................................27-8

Setting Up Port-Based Network Access Control ........................................................27-10

Setting 802.1X Switch Parameters .......................................................................27-10

Enabling MAC Authentication ......................................................................27-10

Enabling 802.1X on Ports ....................................................................................27-10

Configuring 802.1X Port Parameters ...................................................................27-11

Configuring the Port Control Direction .........................................................27-11

Configuring the Port Authorization ...............................................................27-11

Configuring 802.1X Port Timeouts ...............................................................27-11

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Configuring the Maximum Number of Requests ..........................................27-12

Re-authenticating an 802.1X Port .................................................................27-12

Initializing an 802.1X Port ............................................................................27-12

Configuring Accounting for 802.1X ....................................................................27-13

Configuring Access Guardian Policies .......................................................................27-13

Verifying the 802.1X Port Configuration ...................................................................27-18

Chapter 28 Using ACL Manager .................................................................................................28-1

In This Chapter ..............................................................................................................28-1

ACLMAN Defaults .......................................................................................................28-2

Quick Steps for Creating ACLs ....................................................................................28-3

Quick Steps for Importing ACL Text Files ...................................................................28-4

ACLMAN Overview .....................................................................................................28-5

ACLMAN Configuration File ................................................................................28-5

ACL Text Files .......................................................................................................28-6

ACL Precedence .....................................................................................................28-6

Interaction With the Alcatel-Lucent CLI ...............................................................28-6

Using the ACLMAN Shell ............................................................................................28-7

ACLMAN Modes and Commands ................................................................................28-8

Privileged Exec Mode Commands .........................................................................28-8

Global Configuration Mode Commands ................................................................28-9

Interface Configuration Mode Commands ...........................................................28-11

Access List Configuration Mode Commands ......................................................28-12

Time Range Configuration Mode Commands .....................................................28-14

ACLMAN User Privileges ...................................................................................28-14

Supported Protocols and Services ...............................................................................28-15

Configuring ACLs .......................................................................................................28-16

ACL Configuration Methods and Guidelines ......................................................28-16

Configuring Numbered Standard and Extended ACLs ........................................28-17

Configuring Named Standard and Extended ACLs .............................................28-19

Applying an ACL to an Interface .........................................................................28-20

Saving the ACL Configuration ............................................................................28-20

Editing the ACLMAN Configuration File ...........................................................28-20

Importing ACL Text Files ....................................................................................28-21

Verifying the ACLMAN Configuration ......................................................................28-22

Using Alcatel-Lucent CLI to Display ACLMAN Policies ..................................28-22

Chapter 29 Managing Policy Servers .......................................................................................29-1

In This Chapter ..............................................................................................................29-1

Policy Server Specifications .........................................................................................29-2

Policy Server Defaults ...................................................................................................29-2

Policy Server Overview ................................................................................................29-3

Installing the LDAP Policy Server ................................................................................29-3

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Modifying Policy Servers .............................................................................................29-4

Modifying LDAP Policy Server Parameters ..........................................................29-4

Disabling the Policy Server From Downloading Policies ......................................29-4

Modifying the Port Number ...................................................................................29-5

Modifying the Policy Server Username and Password ..........................................29-5

Modifying the Searchbase ......................................................................................29-5

Configuring a Secure Socket Layer for a Policy Server ........................................29-6

Loading Policies From an LDAP Server ................................................................29-6

Removing LDAP Policies From the Switch ..........................................................29-6

Interaction With CLI Policies ................................................................................29-7

Verifying the Policy Server Configuration ...................................................................29-7

Chapter 30 Configuring QoS .......................................................................................................30-1

In This Chapter ..............................................................................................................30-1

QoS Specifications ........................................................................................................30-2

QoS General Overview .................................................................................................30-3

QoS Policy Overview ....................................................................................................30-4

How Policies Are Used ..........................................................................................30-4

Valid Policies .........................................................................................................30-4

Interaction With Other Features ....................................................................................30-5

Condition Combinations ...............................................................................................30-6

Action Combinations ....................................................................................................30-8

QoS Defaults .................................................................................................................30-9

Global QoS Defaults ..............................................................................................30-9

QoS Port Defaults .................................................................................................30-10

Policy Rule Defaults .............................................................................................30-10

Policy Action Defaults .........................................................................................30-11

Default (Built-in) Policies ....................................................................................30-11

QoS Configuration Overview .....................................................................................30-12

Configuring Global QoS Parameters ..........................................................................30-13

Enabling/Disabling QoS .......................................................................................30-13

Setting the Global Default Dispositions ...............................................................30-13

Setting the Global Default Servicing Mode .........................................................30-14

Using the QoS Log ...............................................................................................30-14

What Kind of Information Is Logged ............................................................30-14

Number of Lines in the QoS Log ..................................................................30-15

Log Detail Level ............................................................................................30-15

Forwarding Log Events .................................................................................30-15

Forwarding Log Events to the Console .........................................................30-16

Displaying the QoS Log ................................................................................30-16

Clearing the QoS Log ....................................................................................30-17

Classifying Bridged Traffic as Layer 3 ................................................................30-17

Setting the Statistics Interval ................................................................................30-17

Returning the Global Configuration to Defaults ..................................................30-17

Verifying Global Settings .....................................................................................30-18

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QoS Ports and Queues .................................................................................................30-19

Shared Queues ......................................................................................................30-19

Prioritizing and Queue Mapping ..........................................................................30-19

Configuring Queuing Schemes ............................................................................30-20

Configuring the Servicing Mode for a Port ...................................................30-21

Configuring the Egress Queue Minimum/Maximum Bandwidth ........................30-22

Trusted and Untrusted Ports .................................................................................30-22

Configuring Trusted Ports .............................................................................30-23

Using Trusted Ports With Policies ................................................................30-23

Verifying the QoS Port and Queue Configuration ...............................................30-24

Creating Policies .........................................................................................................30-25

Quick Steps for Creating Policies ........................................................................30-25

ASCII-File-Only Syntax ......................................................................................30-26

Creating Policy Conditions ..................................................................................30-27

Removing Condition Parameters ...................................................................30-28

Deleting Policy Conditions ...........................................................................30-28

Creating Policy Actions .......................................................................................30-28

Removing Action Parameters ........................................................................30-29

Deleting a Policy Action ...............................................................................30-29

Creating Policy Rules ...........................................................................................30-29

Configuring a Rule Validity Period ...............................................................30-30

Disabling Rules .............................................................................................30-30

Rule Precedence ............................................................................................30-31

Saving Rules ..................................................................................................30-31

Logging Rules ...............................................................................................30-32

Deleting Rules ...............................................................................................30-32

Verifying Policy Configuration ............................................................................30-32

Testing Conditions ...............................................................................................30-33

Using Condition Groups in Policies ............................................................................30-36

ACLs ....................................................................................................................30-36

Sample Group Configuration ...............................................................................30-36

Creating Network Groups ....................................................................................30-37

Creating Services ..................................................................................................30-38

Creating Service Groups ......................................................................................30-39

Creating MAC Groups .........................................................................................30-40

Creating Port Groups ............................................................................................30-41

Port Groups and Maximum Bandwidth .........................................................30-42

Verifying Condition Group Configuration ...........................................................30-44

Using Map Groups ......................................................................................................30-45

Sample Map Group Configuration .......................................................................30-45

How Map Groups Work .......................................................................................30-46

Creating Map Groups ...........................................................................................30-46

Verifying Map Group Configuration ...................................................................30-47

Applying the Configuration ........................................................................................30-48

Deleting the Pending Configuration ..............................................................30-49

Flushing the Configuration ............................................................................30-49

Interaction With LDAP Policies ..........................................................................30-50

Verifying the Applied Policy Configuration ........................................................30-50

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Policy Applications .....................................................................................................30-51

Basic QoS Policies ...............................................................................................30-51

Basic Commands ...........................................................................................30-52

Traffic Prioritization Example .......................................................................30-52

Bandwidth Shaping Example ........................................................................30-53

Redirection Policies ..............................................................................................30-53

ICMP Policy Example ..........................................................................................30-54

802.1p and ToS/DSCP Marking and Mapping ....................................................30-54

Policy Based Routing ...........................................................................................30-56

Chapter 31 Configuring ACLs ......................................................................................................31-1

In This Chapter ..............................................................................................................31-1

ACL Specifications .......................................................................................................31-2

ACL Defaults ................................................................................................................31-3

Quick Steps for Creating ACLs ....................................................................................31-4

ACL Overview ..............................................................................................................31-5

Rule Precedence .....................................................................................................31-6

How Precedence is Determined .......................................................................31-6

Interaction With Other Features .............................................................................31-6

Valid Combinations ................................................................................................31-6

ACL Configuration Overview .......................................................................................31-7

Setting the Global Disposition ......................................................................................31-7

Creating Condition Groups For ACLs ..........................................................................31-8

Configuring ACLs .........................................................................................................31-9

Creating Policy Conditions For ACLs ...................................................................31-9

Creating Policy Actions For ACLs ......................................................................31-10

Creating Policy Rules for ACLs ...........................................................................31-11

Layer 2 ACLs .......................................................................................................31-11

Layer 2 ACL Example ...................................................................................31-12

Layer 3 ACLs .......................................................................................................31-12

Layer 3 ACL: Example 1 ..............................................................................31-13

Layer 3 ACL: Example 2 ..............................................................................31-13

IPv6 ACLs ............................................................................................................31-13

Multicast Filtering ACLs .....................................................................................31-14

Using ACL Security Features .....................................................................................31-16

Configuring a UserPorts Group ............................................................................31-16

Configuring UserPort Traffic Types and Port Behavior ...............................31-17

Configuring a DropServices Group ......................................................................31-17

Configuring a BPDUShutdownPorts Group ........................................................31-18

Configuring ICMP Drop Rules ............................................................................31-19

Configuring TCP Connection Rules ....................................................................31-19

Verifying the ACL Configuration ...............................................................................31-20

ACL Application Example ..........................................................................................31-22

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Chapter 32 Configuring IP Multicast Switching .....................................................................32-1

In This Chapter ..............................................................................................................32-1

IPMS Specifications ......................................................................................................32-3

IPMSv6 Specifications ..................................................................................................32-3

IPMS Default Values ....................................................................................................32-4

IPMSv6 Default Values ................................................................................................32-4

IPMS Overview .............................................................................................................32-5

IPMS Example .......................................................................................................32-5

Reserved IP Multicast Addresses ...........................................................................32-6

IP Multicast Routing ..............................................................................................32-6

PIM ..................................................................................................................32-7

DVMRP ...........................................................................................................32-7

IGMP Version 3 ..............................................................................................32-7

Configuring IPMS on a Switch .....................................................................................32-8

Enabling and Disabling IP Multicast Status ...........................................................32-8

Enabling IP Multicast Status ...........................................................................32-8

Disabling IP Multicast Status ..........................................................................32-8

Configuring and Restoring the IGMP Version ......................................................32-9

Configuring the IGMP Version .......................................................................32-9

Restoring the IGMP Version ...........................................................................32-9

Configuring and Removing an IGMP Static Neighbor ..........................................32-9

Configuring an IGMP Static Neighbor ............................................................32-9

Removing an IGMP Static Neighbor ............................................................32-10

Configuring and Removing an IGMP Static Querier ...........................................32-10

Configuring an IGMP Static Querier ............................................................32-10

Removing an IGMP Static Querier ...............................................................32-11

Configuring and Removing an IGMP Static Group .............................................32-11

Configuring an IGMP Static Group ..............................................................32-11

Removing an IGMP Static Group .................................................................32-11

Modifying IPMS Parameters .......................................................................................32-12

Modifying the IGMP Query Interval ...................................................................32-12

Configuring the IGMP Query Interval ..........................................................32-12

Restoring the IGMP Query Interval ..............................................................32-12

Modifying the IGMP Last Member Query Interval .............................................32-12

Configuring the IGMP Last Member Query Interval ....................................32-13

Restoring the IGMP Last Member Query Interval ........................................32-13

Modifying the IGMP Query Response Interval ...................................................32-13

Configuring the IGMP Query Response Interval ..........................................32-13

Restoring the IGMP Query Response Interval ..............................................32-14

Modifying the IGMP Router Timeout .................................................................32-14

Configuring the IGMP Router Timeout ........................................................32-14

Restoring the IGMP Router Timeout ............................................................32-14

Modifying the Source Timeout ............................................................................32-15

Configuring the Source Timeout ...................................................................32-15

Restoring the Source Timeout .......................................................................32-15

Enabling and Disabling IGMP Querying .............................................................32-15

Enabling the IGMP Querying ........................................................................32-16

Disabling the IGMP Querying .......................................................................32-16

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Modifying the IGMP Robustness Variable ..........................................................32-16

Configuring the IGMP Robustness variable ..................................................32-16

Restoring the IGMP Robustness Variable .....................................................32-17

Enabling and Disabling the IGMP Spoofing ........................................................32-17

Enabling the IGMP Spoofing ........................................................................32-17

Disabling the IGMP Spoofing .......................................................................32-17

Enabling and Disabling the IGMP Zapping .........................................................32-18

Enabling the IGMP Zapping .........................................................................32-18

Disabling the IGMP Zapping ........................................................................32-18

IPMSv6 Overview .......................................................................................................32-19

IPMSv6 Example .................................................................................................32-19

Reserved IPv6 Multicast Addresses .....................................................................32-20

MLD version 2 .....................................................................................................32-20

Configuring IPMSv6 on a Switch ...............................................................................32-21

Enabling and Disabling IPv6 Multicast Status .....................................................32-21

Enabling IPv6 Multicast Status .....................................................................32-21

Disabling IPv6 Multicast Status ....................................................................32-21

Configuring and Restoring the MLD Version ......................................................32-22

Configuring the MLD Version 2 ...................................................................32-22

Restoring the MLD Version 1 .......................................................................32-22

Configuring and Removing an MLD Static Neighbor .........................................32-22

Configuring an MLD Static Neighbor ...........................................................32-22

Removing an MLD Static Neighbor ..............................................................32-23

Configuring and Removing an MLD Static Querier ............................................32-23

Configuring an MLD Static Querier ..............................................................32-23

Removing an MLD Static Querier ................................................................32-23

Configuring and Removing an MLD Static Group ..............................................32-24

Configuring an MLD Static Group ................................................................32-24

Removing an MLD Static Group ..................................................................32-24

Modifying IPMSv6 Parameters ...................................................................................32-25

Modifying the MLD Query Interval .....................................................................32-25

Configuring the MLD Query Interval ...........................................................32-25

Restoring the MLD Query Interval ...............................................................32-25

Modifying the MLD Last Member Query Interval ..............................................32-25

Configuring the MLD Last Member Query Interval .....................................32-25

Restoring the MLD Last Member Query Interval .........................................32-26

Modifying the MLD Query Response Interval ....................................................32-26

Configuring the MLD Query Response Interval ...........................................32-26

Restoring the MLD Query Response Interval ...............................................32-26

Modifying the MLD Router Timeout ...................................................................32-27

Configuring the MLD Router Timeout .........................................................32-27

Restoring the MLD Router Timeout .............................................................32-27

Modifying the Source Timeout ............................................................................32-27

Configuring the Source Timeout ...................................................................32-28

Restoring the Source Timeout .......................................................................32-28

Enabling and Disabling the MLD Querying ........................................................32-28

Enabling the MLD Querying .........................................................................32-28

Disabling the MLD Querying ........................................................................32-28

Modifying the MLD Robustness Variable ...........................................................32-29

Configuring the MLD Robustness Variable ..................................................32-29

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Restoring the MLD Robustness Variable ......................................................32-29

Enabling and Disabling the MLD Spoofing .........................................................32-30

Enabling the MLD Spoofing .........................................................................32-30

Disabling the MLD Spoofing ........................................................................32-30

Enabling and Disabling the MLD Zapping ..........................................................32-30

Enabling the MLD Zapping ...........................................................................32-31

Disabling the MLD Zapping .........................................................................32-31

IPMS Application Example ........................................................................................32-32

IPMSv6 Application Example ....................................................................................32-34

Displaying IPMS Configurations and Statistics ..........................................................32-36

Displaying IPMSv6 Configurations and Statistics ......................................................32-37

Chapter 33 Configuring IP Multicast VLAN .............................................................................33-1

In This Chapter ..............................................................................................................33-1

IP Multicast VLAN Specifications ...............................................................................33-2

IP Multicast VLAN Defaults ........................................................................................33-2

IP Multicast VLAN Overview ......................................................................................33-3

VLAN Stacking Mode ...........................................................................................33-3

IPMVLAN Lookup Mode ...............................................................................33-3

Enterprise Mode .....................................................................................................33-4

IPMV Packet Flows ......................................................................................................33-5

VLAN Stacking Mode ...........................................................................................33-5

Enterprise Mode .....................................................................................................33-8

Configuring IPMVLAN ................................................................................................33-9

Creating and Deleting IPMVLAN .........................................................................33-9

Creating IPMVLAN ........................................................................................33-9

Deleting IPMVLAN ........................................................................................33-9

Assigning and Deleting IPv4/IPv6 Address ...........................................................33-9

Assigning an IPv4/IPv6 Address to an IPMVLAN .........................................33-9

Deleting an IPv4/IPv6 Address from an IPMVLAN ...................................33-10

Assigning and Deleting C-Tag .............................................................................33-10

Assigning C-Tag to an IPMVLAN ................................................................33-10

Deleting C-Tag from an IPMVLAN .............................................................33-10

Creating and Deleting a Sender Port ....................................................................33-10

Creating a Sender Port in an IPMVLAN .......................................................33-10

Deleting a Sender Port from an IPMVLAN ..................................................33-10

Creating and Deleting a Receiver Port .................................................................33-11

Creating a Receiver Port in an IPMVLAN ....................................................33-11

Deleting a Receiver Port from an IPMVLAN ...............................................33-11

Associating an IPMVLAN with a Customer VLAN ...........................................33-11

IPMVLAN Application Example ...............................................................................33-12

Verifying the Policy Server Configuration .................................................................33-14

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Chapter 34 Configuring Server Load Balancing ....................................................................34-1

In This Chapter ..............................................................................................................34-1

Server Load Balancing Specifications ..........................................................................34-2

Server Load Balancing Default Values .........................................................................34-3

Quick Steps for Configuring Server Load Balancing (SLB) ........................................34-4

Quick Steps for Configuring a QoS Policy Condition Cluster ...............................34-5

Server Load Balancing Overview .................................................................................34-7

Server Load Balancing Cluster Identification ........................................................34-7

Server Load Balancing Cluster Modes ............................................................34-7

Server Load Balancing Example ............................................................................34-8

Server Health Monitoring .......................................................................................34-9

Configuring the Server Farm ......................................................................................34-10

Configuring a Windows NT Server .....................................................................34-10

Configuring a Windows 2000 Server ...................................................................34-13

Adding the Microsoft Loopback Adapter Driver .................................................34-15

Adding the Loopback Adapter Driver to a Windows NT Server ..................34-15

Adding the Loopback Adapter Driver to a Windows 2000 Server ...............34-17

Configuring a Red Hat Linux Server .............................................................34-21

Configuring a Sun Solaris Server ..................................................................34-21

Configuring an IBM AIX Server ...................................................................34-22

Configuring a Virtual IP Address on a Novell Netware 6 Server ........................34-22

Configuring Server Load Balancing on a Switch .......................................................34-23

Enabling and Disabling Server Load Balancing ..................................................34-23

Enabling SLB ................................................................................................34-23

Disabling SLB ...............................................................................................34-23

Configuring and Deleting SLB Clusters ..............................................................34-24

Configuring an SLB Cluster with a VIP Address .........................................34-24

Configuring an SLB Cluster with a QoS Policy Condition ...........................34-24

Automatic Configuration of SLB Policy Rules .............................................34-25

Deleting an SLB Cluster ................................................................................34-26

Assigning Servers to and Removing Servers from a Cluster ............................... 34-26

Assigning a Server to an SLB Cluster ...........................................................34-26

Removing a Server from an SLB Cluster ......................................................34-26

Modifying Optional Parameters ..................................................................................34-27

Modifying the Ping Period ...................................................................................34-27

Modifying the Ping Timeout ................................................................................34-27

Modifying the Ping Retries ..................................................................................34-28

Taking Clusters and Servers On/Off Line ...................................................................34-29

Taking a Cluster On/Off Line ..............................................................................34-29

Bringing an SLB Cluster On Line .................................................................34-29

Taking an SLB Cluster Off Line ...................................................................34-29

Taking a Server On/Off Line ...............................................................................34-29

Bringing a Server On Line ............................................................................34-29

Taking a Server Off Line ...............................................................................34-30

Configuring SLB Probes .............................................................................................34-31

Creating SLB Probes ............................................................................................34-31

Deleting SLB Probes ............................................................................................34-31

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Associating a Probe with a Cluster ......................................................................34-31

Associating a Probe with a Server ........................................................................34-32

Modifying SLB Probes .........................................................................................34-32

Modifying the Probe Timeout .......................................................................34-32

Modifying the Probe Period ..........................................................................34-32

Modifying the Probe TCP/UDP Port .............................................................34-32

Modifying the Probe Retries .........................................................................34-33

Configuring a Probe User Name ...................................................................34-33

Configuring a Probe Password ......................................................................34-33

Configuring a Probe URL .............................................................................34-33

Modifying the Probe Status ...........................................................................34-33

Configuring a Probe Send .............................................................................34-34

Configuring a Probe Expect ..........................................................................34-34

Displaying Server Load Balancing Status and Statistics ............................................34-35

Chapter 35 Diagnosing Switch Problems ................................................................................35-1

In This Chapter ..............................................................................................................35-1

Port Mirroring Overview ...............................................................................................35-3

Port Mirroring Specifications .................................................................................35-3

Port Mirroring Defaults ..........................................................................................35-3

Quick Steps for Configuring Port Mirroring ..........................................................35-4

Port Monitoring Overview ............................................................................................35-5

Port Monitoring Specifications ..............................................................................35-5

Port Monitoring Defaults .......................................................................................35-5

Quick Steps for Configuring Port Monitoring .......................................................35-6

sFlow Overview ............................................................................................................35-7

sFlow Specifications ..............................................................................................35-7

sFlow Defaults ........................................................................................................35-7

Quick Steps for Configuring sFlow .......................................................................35-8

Remote Monitoring (RMON) Overview .....................................................................35-10

RMON Specifications ..........................................................................................35-10

RMON Probe Defaults .........................................................................................35-11

Quick Steps for Enabling/Disabling RMON Probes ............................................35-11

Switch Health Overview .............................................................................................35-12

Switch Health Specifications ...............................................................................35-12

Switch Health Defaults .........................................................................................35-13

Quick Steps for Configuring Switch Health ........................................................35-13

Port Mirroring .............................................................................................................35-14

What Ports Can Be Mirrored? ..............................................................................35-14

How Port Mirroring Works ..................................................................................35-14

What Happens to the Mirroring Port ....................................................................35-15

Mirroring on Multiple Ports .................................................................................35-15

Using Port Mirroring with External RMON Probes ............................................35-15

Creating a Mirroring Session ...............................................................................35-17

Unblocking Ports (Protection from Spanning Tree) ............................................35-18

Enabling or Disabling Mirroring Status ...............................................................35-18

Disabling a Mirroring Session (Disabling Mirroring Status) ............................... 35-18

Configuring Port Mirroring Direction ..................................................................35-19

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Enabling or Disabling a Port Mirroring Session (Shorthand) .............................. 35-19

Displaying Port Mirroring Status .........................................................................35-20

Deleting A Mirroring Session ..............................................................................35-20

Port Monitoring ...........................................................................................................35-21

Configuring a Port Monitoring Session ...............................................................35-22

Enabling a Port Monitoring Session .....................................................................35-22

Disabling a Port Monitoring Session ...................................................................35-22

Deleting a Port Monitoring Session .....................................................................35-22

Pausing a Port Monitoring Session ......................................................................35-23

Configuring Port Monitoring Session Persistence ...............................................35-23

Configuring a Port Monitoring Data File .............................................................35-23

Suppressing Port Monitoring File Creation .........................................................35-24

Configuring Port Monitoring Direction ...............................................................35-24

Displaying Port Monitoring Status and Data .......................................................35-25

sFlow ...........................................................................................................................35-26

sFlow Manager .....................................................................................................35-26

Receiver ................................................................................................................35-26

Sampler .................................................................................................................35-27

Poller ....................................................................................................................35-27

Configuring a sFlow Session ................................................................................35-27

Configuring a Fixed Primary Address .................................................................35-28

Displaying a sFlow Receiver ................................................................................35-28

Displaying a sFlow Sampler ................................................................................35-29

Displaying a sFlow Poller ....................................................................................35-29

Displaying a sFlow Agent ....................................................................................35-29

Deleting a sFlow Session .....................................................................................35-30

Remote Monitoring (RMON) .....................................................................................35-31

Ethernet Statistics ..........................................................................................35-32

History (Control & Statistics) ........................................................................35-32

Alarm .............................................................................................................35-32

Event ..............................................................................................................35-32

Enabling or Disabling RMON Probes ..................................................................35-33

Displaying RMON Tables ....................................................................................35-34

Displaying a List of RMON Probes ..............................................................35-34

Displaying Statistics for a Particular RMON Probe ......................................35-35

Sample Display for Ethernet Statistics Probe ................................................35-35

Sample Display for History Probe .................................................................35-36

Sample Display for Alarm Probe ..................................................................35-36

Displaying a List of RMON Events ..............................................................35-37

Displaying a Specific RMON Event .............................................................35-37

Monitoring Switch Health ...........................................................................................35-38

Configuring Resource and Temperature Thresholds ...........................................35-40

Displaying Health Threshold Limits ....................................................................35-41

Configuring Sampling Intervals ...........................................................................35-42

Viewing Sampling Intervals .................................................................................35-42

Viewing Health Statistics for the Switch .............................................................35-43

Viewing Health Statistics for a Specific Interface ...............................................35-44

Resetting Health Statistics for the Switch ............................................................35-44

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