Allied Telesis AT-S41 User Manual

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User’s Guide

Management

®

Software

AT-S41

FOR THE AT-8350GB FAST ETHERNET SWITCH

VERSION 1.0

PN 613-50308-00 Rev A

Copyright  2002 Allied Telesyn, Inc. 960 Stewart Drive Suite B, Sunnyvale, CA 94085 USA

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List of Figures

Figure 1: Connecting a Terminal or PC to the RS232 Terminal Port ................................................................................................. 29

Figure 2: AT-S41 Login Prompt - Local Management Session ............................................................................................................ 30

Figure 3: AT-S41 Main Menu - Local Management Session ................................................................................................................. 30

Figure 4: System IP Configuration Menu .................................................................................................................................................... 35

Figure 5: System Admin. Configuration Menu ......................................................................................................................................... 37

Figure 6: User Interface Configuration Menu ........................................................................................................................................... 39

Figure 7: SNMP Configuration Menu ........................................................................................................................................................... 43

Figure 8: System Reboot Menu ...................................................................................................................................................................... 45

Figure 9: System Reboot Menu ...................................................................................................................................................................... 46

Figure 10: General Information Menu ......................................................................................................................................................... 48

Figure 11: Ping Execution Menu .................................................................................................................................................................... 49

Figure 12: Ping Results ...................................................................................................................................................................................... 50

Figure 13: Bootstrap Configuration Menu ................................................................................................................................................. 51

Figure 14: Port Configuration Menu ............................................................................................................................................................ 54

Figure 15: Select Giga Port Type Menu ....................................................................................................................................................... 57

Figure 16: Port Security Configuration Menu ........................................................................................................................................... 62

Figure 17: Intrusion Detection Status Menu ............................................................................................................................................. 65

Figure 18: Port Trunk Example 1 .................................................................................................................................................................... 68

Figure 19: Port Trunk Example 2 .................................................................................................................................................................... 69

Figure 20: Trunk Configuration Menu ......................................................................................................................................................... 70

Figure 21: Port Monitoring Configuration Menu ..................................................................................................................................... 76

Figure 22: Spanning Tree Configuration Menu ........................................................................................................................................ 84

Figure 23: Spanning Tree Port Configuration Menu .............................................................................................................................. 86

Figure 24: VLAN Management Menu ........................................................................................................................................................... 95

Figure 25: VLAN Creation Menu ..................................................................................................................................................................... 96

Figure 26: VLAN Port Configuration Menu ................................................................................................................................................ 98

Figure 27: Config VLAN Member Menu ................................................................................................................................................... 101

Figure 28: VLAN Port Configuration Menu ............................................................................................................................................. 102

Figure 29: Forwarding Database Menu .................................................................................................................................................... 110

Figure 30: Display MAC Address by MAC Menu ................................................................................................................................... 111

Figure 31: Quality of Service Configuration Menu ............................................................................................................................... 120

Figure 32: IGMP Configuration Menu ....................................................................................................................................................... 124

Figure 33: View Group Members Menu ................................................................................................................................................... 126

Figure 34: Storm Configuration Menu ...................................................................................................................................................... 130

Figure 35: Statistics Menu ............................................................................................................................................................................. 132

Figure 36: Configuration File Upload/Download Menu .................................................................................................................... 135

Figure 37: XModem Configuration File Upload/Download Menu ................................................................................................. 136

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Figure 38: HyperTerminal Menu ................................................................................................................................................................. 136

Figure 39: Receive File Pop-up Window .................................................................................................................................................. 137

Figure 40: Receive Filename Pop-up Window ....................................................................................................................................... 137

Figure 41: XModem File Receive Window ............................................................................................................................................... 138

Figure 42: Configuration File Upload/Download Menu .................................................................................................................... 139

Figure 43: XModem Configuration File Upload/Download Menu ................................................................................................. 140

Figure 44: HyperTerminal Menu ................................................................................................................................................................. 140

Figure 45: Send File Pop-up Window ........................................................................................................................................................ 141

Figure 46: XModem File Send Window .................................................................................................................................................... 141

Figure 47: Configuration File Upload/Download Menu .................................................................................................................... 142

Figure 48: TFTP Configuration File Upload/Download Menu .......................................................................................................... 143

Figure 49: XModem Software Upgrade Menu ....................................................................................................................................... 148

Figure 50: Local Management Menu ........................................................................................................................................................ 148

Figure 51: Send File Pop-up Window ........................................................................................................................................................ 149

Figure 52: XModem File Send Window .................................................................................................................................................... 149

Figure 53: TFTP Software Upgrade Menu ................................................................................................................................................ 151

Figure 54: Entering a Switch’s IP Address in the URL Field ............................................................................................................... 154

Figure 55: Management Software Home Page ..................................................................................................................................... 155

Figure 56: IP Configuration Page ................................................................................................................................................................ 157

Figure 57: Administration Configuration Menu .................................................................................................................................... 159

Figure 58: User Interface Configuration Page ........................................................................................................................................ 161

Figure 59: SNMP Configuration Page ....................................................................................................................................................... 164

Figure 60: System Reboot Configuration ................................................................................................................................................ 166

Figure 61: System Reboot Configuration ................................................................................................................................................ 167

Figure 62: Switch Information Page .......................................................................................................................................................... 168

Figure 63: Ping Test Configuration Page ................................................................................................................................................. 169

Figure 64: Ping Test Result Page ................................................................................................................................................................. 170

Figure 65: Bootstrap Configuration Page ................................................................................................................................................ 171

Figure 66: Port Configuration Page ........................................................................................................................................................... 174

Figure 67: Select Giga Port Type ................................................................................................................................................................. 177

Figure 68: Front Panel Page ......................................................................................................................................................................... 178

Figure 69: Configuration of a Port .............................................................................................................................................................. 179

Figure 70: Statistics .......................................................................................................................................................................................... 181

Figure 71: Port Security Page ....................................................................................................................................................................... 184

Figure 72: Port Security Overview Page ................................................................................................................................................... 186

Figure 73: Trunk Configuration Page ........................................................................................................................................................ 188

Figure 74: Port Monitoring Configuration Page ................................................................................................................................... 191

Figure 75: Spanning Tree Bridge Configuration ................................................................................................................................... 193

Figure 76: Spanning Tree Port Configuration ........................................................................................................................................ 195

Figure 77: Create/Modify VLAN ................................................................................................................................................................... 199

Figure 78: VLAN Port Configuration .......................................................................................................................................................... 201

Figure 79: VLAN Information ....................................................................................................................................................................... 203

Figure 80: Create/Modify VLAN ................................................................................................................................................................... 204

Figure 81: VLAN Port Configuration .......................................................................................................................................................... 206

Figure 82: Sort by Port .................................................................................................................................................................................... 210

Figure 83: Sort by MAC ................................................................................................................................................................................... 211

Figure 84: Sort by VLAN ................................................................................................................................................................................. 213

Figure 85: Static MAC Address Configuration ....................................................................................................................................... 215

Figure 86: Static MAC Address Configuration ....................................................................................................................................... 216

Figure 87: Quality of Service ......................................................................................................................................................................... 218

Figure 88: IGMP Snooping ............................................................................................................................................................................ 220

Figure 89: IGMP Snooping Group Members .......................................................................................................................................... 222

Figure 90: Broadcast Storm Control Page ............................................................................................................................................... 224

Figure 91: Configuration File Upgrade Page .......................................................................................................................................... 226

Figure 92: Image Upgrade Page ................................................................................................................................................................. 230

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Preface

This guide contains instructions on how configure the AT-8350GB Fast Ethernet switch using the AT-S41 management software.

How This Guide is Organized

This manual is divided into three sections.

Section I: Overview

This section reviews the different ways that you can access the AT-S41 management software and describes the stacking features of the AT8350GB switch.

Section II: Local and Telnet Management

The chapters in this section explain how to manage a switch from a local management session or a Telnet management session.

A local management session is established by connecting a terminal or PC to the RS-232 Terminal Port on the front panel of the switch.

A Telnet management session is established using the Telnet application protocol. This type of management session can be performed from any workstation on your network that has the application protocol.

Section III: Web Browser Management

The chapters in this section explain how to manage a switch using a Web browser, such as Microsoft® Internet Explorer or Netscape® Navigator.

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Document Conventions

This document uses the following conventions:

Note

Notes provide additional information.

Warning

Warnings inform you that performing or omitting a specific action may result in bodily injury.

Caution

Cautions inform you that performing or omitting a specific action may result in equipment damage or loss of data.

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Where to Find Web-based Guides

The Allied Telesyn Web site at www.alliedtelesyn.com contains PDF files of the Installation and User Guides for all Allied Telesyn products. The documents can be viewed online or downloaded onto a local workstation or server.

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Contacting Allied Telesyn Technical Support

You can contact Allied Telesyn technical support online or by telephone.

Online Support You can request technical support online by accessing the Knowledge

Base from our Web site at http://kb.alliedtelesyn.com. You can use the Knowledge Base to submit questions to our technical support staff and review answers to previously asked questions.

Telephone

Support

For Technical Support by telephone, contact Allied Telesyn at one of the following locations:

Americas

United States, Canada, Mexico, Central America, South America Tel: 1 (800) 428-4835

Asia

Singapore, Taiwan, Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia, Korea, Philippines, China, India, Hong Kong Tel: (+65) 3815-612

Australia

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France

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Germany

Germany, Switzerland, Austria, Eastern Europe Tel: (+49) 30-435-900-126

Italy

Italy, Spain, Portugal, Greece, Turkey, Israel Tel: (+39) 02-41-30-41

Japan

Tel: (+81) 3-3443-5640

United Kingdom

United Kingdom, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, Finland, Iceland Tel: (+44) 1-235-442560

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For Sales or Corporate Information

Allied Telesyn, Inc.

19800 North Creek Parkway, Suite 200 Bothell, WA 98011 Tel:1 (425) 487-8880 Fax:1 (425) 489-9191

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Management Software Updates

Allied Telesyn periodically updates the management software programs for our managed products. You can download new versions of our management software from our Web site at www.alliedtelesyn.com or from our FTP server at ftp.alliedtelesyn.com. To use the FTP server, enter ‘anonymous’ for the user name when you log in and use your e-mail address for the password.

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Section I

Overview

The chapters in this section provide an overview of the AT-S41 management software on the AT-8350GB Fast Ethernet switch. They review the different methods for accessing the management software and describe the stacking features of the switch.

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Chapter 1 Management Software Overview

The AT-S41 management software is intended for the AT-8350GB Fast Ethernet switch. The software allows you to adjust the operating parameters of the switch. Some of the functions that you can perform with the software include:

❑ Enable and disable ports

❑ Configure port parameters, such as port speed and duplex mode

❑ Create virtual LANs (VLANs)

❑ Create port trunks and port monitors

❑ Assign an Internet Protocol (IP) address

❑ Activate and configure the Spanning Tree Protocol

❑ Configure port security

The AT-S41 management software comes pre-installed on the switch with default settings for all of its operating parameters. The default settings may be adequate for some networks and may not need to be changed. If this is true for your network, then you can use the switch as an unmanaged switch by simply connecting the unit to your network, as explained in the hardware installation guide.

Note

The default settings for the management software can be found in Appendix A, AT-S41 Default Settings on page 232.

To actively manage a switch by changing or adjusting its operating parameters, you must access the switch’s AT-S41 management software. The AT-S41 software has a menu interface that makes it very easy to use.

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There are four different types of management sessions that you can use to access the AT-S41 management software on an AT-8350GB Fast Ethernet switch. They are:

❑ Local Management

❑ Telnet

❑ Web Browser

❑ SNMP

This chapter briefly describes each type of management session.

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Local Management Session

You establish a local management session with an AT-8350GB Fast Ethernet switch by connecting either a terminal or a PC with a terminal emulator program to the RS232 terminal port on the front panel of the master switch, using a null-modem cable. This type of management session is referred to as “local” because you must be physically close to the switch, such as in the wiring closet where the switch is located.

Once the session is started, you will see a menu from which you can make selections to configure and monitor the switch. You can configure all of the switch’s operating parameters from a local management session.

Note

For instructions on starting a local management session, refer to Starting a Local Management Session on page 29.

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Telnet Management Session

Any management workstation on your network that has the Telnet application protocol can be used to manage an AT-8350GB Fast Ethernet switch. In this guide, a Telnet management session is referred to as a remote management session because you can manage the switch from any workstation on your network that has the application protocol. You do not have to be physically near the switch.

Establishing a Telnet management session with an AT-8350GB stack requires that the master switch of the stack have an IP address. You cannot manage an AT-8350GB stack remotely using the Telnet application protocol if the master switch does not have an IP address. You can assign the master switch an IP address using a local management session, as described in the previous section.

Once you have established a Telnet management session with an AT8350GB master switch that has an IP address, you have complete management access to all of the other AT-8350GB switches in the same stack.

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Note

For further information on stacking, refer to Stacking on page 23.

If you are just beginning to build your network and have not assigned an IP address to the switch, you might want to start by reading When Does an AT-8350GB Switch Need an IP Address? on page 34. This section contains a brief discussion about when it makes sense to assign an IP address to the AT-8350GB switch.

Note

For instructions on how to start a Telnet management session, refer to Starting a Telnet Management Session on page 32.

A Telnet management session gives you complete access to all of a switch’s operating parameters. You can perform the same functions in a Telnet management session as you can with a local management session, except initially assigning the switch’s IP address.

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Web Browser Management Session

You can also use a Web browser to manage a switch. This is another type of remote management, just as a Telnet management session is considered remote, because any workstation on your network that has a Web browser can be used to manage an AT-8350GB stack.

Note

For instructions on starting a Web browser management session, refer to Starting a Web Browser Management Session on page

154.

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SNMP Management Session

Another way to remotely manage an AT-8350GB switch is with an SNMP management program, such as HP Openview. A familiarity with Management Information Base (MIB) objects is necessary to manage a switch with an SNMP management program, as this management method requires loading the AT-8350GB Fast Ethernet switch MIBs into the SNMP management program. For instructions, refer to your SNMP management documentation.

The AT-S41 software supports the following MIBs:

❑ SNMP MIB-II (RFC 1213)

❑ Bridge MIB (RFC 1493)

❑ 4-Group RMON MIB (RFC 1757)

❑ Allied Telesyn MIB: atiL2.mib

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Note

SNMP management does not utilize the stacking feature of the AT8350GB switch. Consequently, you must assign an IP address to each switch that you want to manage with an SNMP program.

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Chapter 2 Stacking

This chapter explains the stacking features of the AT-8350GB switch. The sections in this chapter include:

❑ Stacking Overview on page 24

❑ Stacking and the Management Software on page 25

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Stacking Overview

The stacking feature can make it easier for you to manage the AT8350GB switches in your network. It offers the following benefits:

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❑ You can manage up to three AT-8350GB switches from one local

or remote management session. All of the switches in a stack can be managed through one management session with the master switch of the stack. This eliminates the need to initiate a separate management session for each switch in your network.

❑ The AT-8350GB switch can also be stacked with the AT-8326GB

switch. Mixed switch stacks can consist of up to six switches, with the AT-8326GB counting as one switch and the AT-8350GB counting as two switches.

❑ Stacking allows you to build a switch that is customized to the

needs and requirements of your network.

❑ Stacking switches reduces the number of IP addresses you need

to assign to the switches you are managing, since you can use one IP address for all of the switches in a stack. You assign the IP address to the master switch of the stack.

Note

You can set the IP address manually or activate the DHCP services on a master switch and have the master switch obtain its IP information from a DHCP server on your network. Initially assigning an IP address or activating the DHCP services can only be performed through a local management session.

Note

When you change the configuration of your stack by adding or removing a switch from the stack, the master switch will automatically reset all parameters - except for the IP address, user name, and password - to their factory default settings. This means that any configurations or virtual LANs you have established on the master switch will be removed when you change the stacking configuration.

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Stacking and the Management Software

If you are using the stacking feature of the AT-8350GB switch, the first thing that you should do before you perform any of the procedures in this guide is check to be sure that you are configuring the correct AT8350GB switch in the stack. The Stack ID of the switch being managed is displayed at the top of most of the management menus.

When you start a management session on the master switch, you are by default addressing that particular switch. The management tasks that you perform effect only the master switch unless you select another switch in the stack using the management software.

Most of the menus and pages of the management software contain a Select Stack ID option that allows you to configure the parameters on another switch in your switch stack. The method of implementing the switch parameters varies for each feature of the management software. Each chapter of this manual contains instructions on how to apply the featured switch settings to another switch in your stack.

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Section II

Local and Telnet Management

The chapters in this section explain how to manage an AT-8350GB Fast Ethernet switch from a local or Telnet management session. The chapters include:

❑ Chapter 3: Starting a Local or Telnet Management Session on

page 27

❑ Chapter 4: Basic Switch Parameters on page 33

❑ Chapter 5: Port Parameters on page 53

❑ Chapter 6: Port Security on page 59

❑ Chapter 7: Port Trunking on page 66

❑ Chapter 8: Port Monitoring on page 74

❑ Chapter 9: Spanning Tree Protocol on page 80

❑ Chapter 10: Virtual LANs on page 88

❑ Chapter 11: MAC Address Table on page 107

❑ Chapter 12: Quality of Service on page 118

❑ Chapter 13: IGMP Snooping on page 122

❑ Chapter 14: Broadcast Storm Control on page 128

❑ Chapter 15: Port Statistics on page 131

❑ Chapter 16: Management Software Updates on page 145

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Chapter 3 Starting a Local or Telnet Management Session

This chapter contains the procedures for starting local and Telnet management sessions on an AT-8350GB Fast Ethernet switch. The sections in this chapter are:

❑ Local Management Session on page 28

❑ Telnet Management Session on page 32

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Local Management Session

There is an RS232 terminal port on the back panel of the AT-8350GB switch. Use this port to establish a local management session with the switch’s AT-S41 management software.

A local management session is so named because you must be close to the switch, usually within a few meters, to start this type of management session. This typically means that you must be in the wiring closet where the switch is located.

A switch does not need an IP address for you to manage it with a local management session. You can start a local management session at any time on any AT-8350GB switch in your network. Additionally, running a local management session does not interfere with the flow of Ethernet traffic through the unit.

When you start a local management session on an AT-8350GB stack, you can manage just that stack. To start a local management session on another AT-8350GB stack, you need to establish a separate local management session on that stack.

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To start a local management session on an AT-8350GB stack, you connect the management cable to the RS232 port on the master switch of the stack. Once the management session has been established, you will have management access to all the switches in the stack.

Note

For more information on stacking, refer to Stacking on page 23.

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STACK OUT

RS232

Starting a Local

Management

Session

To start a local management session, perform the following procedure:

1. Connect one end of the null modem management cable included with the switch to the RS232 Terminal Port on the master switch of the stack.)

Figure 1 Connecting a Terminal or PC to the RS232 Terminal Port

2. Connect the other end of the cable to an RS232 port on a terminal or a PC with a terminal emulation program.

3. Configure the terminal or terminal emulation program as follows:

❑ Emulation mode: VT100

❑ Baud rate: 9600

❑ Data bits: 8

❑ Parity: None

❑ Stop bits: 1

❑ Flow control: None

❑ Key mode: Terminal keys

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Note

These are the default settings for the RS232 terminal port. They are for a DEC VT100 or ANSI terminal, or an equivalent terminal emulation program.

When the terminal session starts, it displays the management software’s login prompt, as shown below.

AT-8350GB Management System Version 1.00F Local - Console Allied Telesyn International Corp. Copyright, 2001 ==================================================

Login Menu

Login: manager Password: _

Figure 2 AT-S41 Login Prompt - Local Management Session

4. Enter the login name and password. The default login name and default password are both “manager.”

The switch then displays the management software’s Main Menu, as shown below.

AT-8350GB Local Management System

Main Menu

[G]eneral Information [B]asic Switch Configuration... [A]dvanced Switch Configuration... Switch [T]ools... [S]tatistics [Q]uit

Command> Enter the character in square brackets to select option

Figure 3 AT-S41 Main Menu - Local Management Session

To select a menu item, type the corresponding letter.

Type Q to return to the previous menu.

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Table of Contents

List of Figures

Preface

How This Guide is Organized

Document Conventions

Where to Find Web-based Guides

Contacting Allied Telesyn Technical Support

For Sales or Corporate Information

Management Software Updates

Section I

Overview

Chapter 1

Management Software Overview

Local Management Session

Telnet Management Session

Web Browser Management Session

SNMP Management Session

Chapter 2

Stacking

Stacking Overview

Stacking and the Management Software

Section II

Local and Telnet Management

Chapter 3

Starting a Local or Telnet Management Session

Local Management Session