Asante Technologies 35160 User Manual

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IntraCore

Layer 2 Gigabit Switches

35160 Series

User’s Manual

Quick Start Guide

Follow these steps to install your IntraCore switch:

1. Open the box and check the contents. See Chapter 1.3 Package Contents for a complete list of the items included with your IntraCore switch.

2. Install the switch in an equipment or wall rack, or prepare it for desktop placement.

3. Connect the power cord to the unit and to an appropriate power source.

4. Connect network devices to the switch.

5. Refer to Chapters 3-5 to configure the IntraCore for configuration and management capabilities.

For more information on installing the switch, please refer to Chapter 2 Installation and Setup.

IntraCore 35160 Series

Layer 2 Gigabit Switches User’s Manual

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Table of Contents

Quick Start Guide 2

Chapter 1. Introduction 6

1.1 Features 6

1.2 SwitchCore CXE2010 7

1.3 Package Contents 7

1.4 LEDs 7

1.5 Front and Back Panel Descriptions 9

1.6 Management and Configuration 9

Chapter 2. Hardware Installation and Setup 11

2.1 Installation Overview 11

2.2 Installation into an Equipment Rack 12

2.3 GBIC Interfaces 13

2.4 Installing the Optional Emergency Power Supply 14

2.5 Connecting Power 14

2.6 Connecting to the Network 15

2.7 Setup 16

2.8 Changing the Password 17

2.9 IP Assignment 18

2.10 SNMP Management 18

Chapter 3. Configuration 19

3.1 General Information 20

3.2 Configuration Menu 20

3.3 System Administration Configuration 21

3.4 System IP Configuration 21

3.5 Bootstrap Configuration 22

3.6 SNMP Configuration 22

3.7 Port Configuration 24

3.8 Advanced Port Configuration 26

3.9 Unicast Forwarding Database Configuration 28

3.10 Security Management 30

3.11 VLAN Management 30

3.12 IP Multicast Traffic Management 30

3.13 Port Mirroring Configuration 30

3.14 File Up/Downloading Configuration 31

3.15 System Reset Configuration 34

3.16 System Log 35

3.17 User Interface Configuration 36

3.18 System Utility 37

3.19 Viewing Statistics 38

Chapter 4. Advanced Management 39

4.1 Spanning Tree Protocol 39

4.2 SNMP and RMON Management 41

4.3 Security Management 41

4.4 VLAN Management 45

4.5 IP Multicast Traffic Management 50

Chapter 5. Web-Based Management 53

5.1 Front Panel Button 54

5.2 Genl Info (General Information) Button 54

5.3 Statistics Button 55

5.4 Port Config (Port Configuration) Button 56

5.5 Span Tree (Spanning Tree) Button 57

5.6 SNMP Button 58

5.7 Addr (Address) Table Button 58

5.8 VLAN Button 59

5.9 Security Button 63

Chapter 6. SNMP Management 64

6.1 SNMP Management Operations 64

6.2 The SNMP Protocol 64

6.3 Community Name and Security 65

6.4 The MIB Tree 65

Chapter 7. Switching Concepts 67

7.1 VLANs 67

7.2 Spanning Tree Protocol 68

7.3 Full Duplex, Flow Control and Auto-negotiation 69

Appendix A. Troubleshooting 71

Appendix B. Features and Specifications 72

B.1 Features 72 B.2 Specifications 72

Appendix C. FCC Compliance and Warranty Statements 74

Appendix D. Console Port Pin Outs 76

Appendix E. Online Warranty Registration 77

Appendix F. BootP Configuration 78

Chapter 1. Introduction

Thank you for purchasing the Asanté IntraCore 35160 Series Gigabit switch. These switches are a family of multi-media and multi-protocol switches capable of supporting Layer 2 Switching and Layer 4 Type of Service. They are designed to offer industry-leading performance at a very competitive cost of ownership.

Each IntraCore 35160 switch is a 16-port solution for Layer 2 and Layer 3 Gigabit Ethernet switching using shared-memory architecture to achieve Gigabit switching on all ports. The highly integrated system includes MACs, Address look-up Content Addressable Memory (CAM), Switch Engine, Primary Buffer Memory, and programmable Quality of Service (QoS).

There are two models in the 35160 series that cover different customer applications.

The IntraCore 35160-T is a 16 port switch that has 12 10/100/ 1000BaseT ports and 4 dual function Gigabit ports that support either 1000BaseT RJ-45 Gigabit ports or GBIC Gigabit ports.

The IntraCore 35160-G is a 16-port switch that has 12 GBIC style Gigabit Ethernet ports and 4 dual function Gigabit ports that support either 1000BaseT RJ-45 Gigabit ports or GBIC Gigabit ports.

The following types of GBIC modules are supported on the 35160 switches:

1000SX multimode fiber for 500m applications

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1000LX single mode fiber for 2km applications

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1000LH single mode fiber for 20km applications

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1000LZ single mode fiber for ultra distance (120km) applications

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1000BaseT Copper Gigabit for low-cost 100m applications

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The system can operate as a stand-alone network or be used in combination with other IntraCore series switches in the backbone.

1.1 Features

The IntraCore 35160 is a multi-media, multi-protocol switch designed to be a high performance, compact switch that is field upgradeable to Layer 4 Type of Service. The following is a list of the switch’s features:

• RISC based NMM design that supports SNMP v.1 and RMON (4 groups), telnet, console menu driven management

• MIB’s: MIB ll (RFC 1213), RMON (RFC 1757), 802.1Q/p (RFC 2674), Bridge (RFC1493), Asanté Private MIB

• Advanced VLSI ASIC-based switch engine

• 1024 IEEE 802.1q VLAN with future upgrade including GVRP and Subnet/L3 protocol-based VLAN

• 802.1p 8-level Class of Service

• Future Packet Filtering and Classification QoS for L2, L3, and L4

• Future DiffServe (DSCP) support for re-mapping priority based on MAC address, VLAN, L2-L4 data

• IEEE 802.1x Flow Control

• IEEE 802.1D Spanning Tree

• Future IEEE 802.1S Multiple Spanning Trees

• Future IEEE 802.1W Rapid Spanning Tree

• Future Port Trunking (LACP) IEEE802.3ad with 4 trunks (up to 4 links per trunk)

• Layer 2, with upgrade to Layer 4 via software enhancement

• IGMP V1, V2 snooping

• Support for up to 256 multicast groups

• Large address table of up to 8000 MAC addresses

• MAC address ageing

• MAC/IP address table display

• Provides Jumbo Packet support up to 16384 Bytes in size

• Port security, including Station move detection and Duplicate IP detection, 1 trusted address per

port

• Port Mirroring/monitoring on Ingress only (upgrade to Ingress/Egress)

• Local and Global port management

• Future Command Line Interface

• Future Stacking capability

1.2 SwitchCore CXE2010

The IC35160 utilizes a state-of-the-art packet processor on its system board, which provides 16 Gigabit Ethernet ports. The SwitchCore CXE2010 has the following hardware features:

• 16-port 10/100/1000 switch/router that integrates MACs, CAM, packet buffer memory and switching engine

• Supports wire-speed L2 switching and L3 routing, including L2 and IP multicast

• Supports DMA slave capabilities for packet data

• Wire-speed MAC address learning on-chip

• SNMP, RMON and SMON statistics counters supported on-chip

• 128 KB internal packet buffer, external Direct RDRAM packet buffer up to 512MB

• Control and Port Mirroring

• Supports up to 4K VLAN entries

• MII/GMII and TBI connections to external PHYs

• Full Duplex 1000Mbps

• Full and Half Duplex 10/100Mbps

1.3 Package Contents

The following items are included in your package:

• Switch

• AC power cord

• Rack mount brackets with screws

• Rubber feet

• Getting Started Guide

• IntraCore 35160 CD-ROM

Contact your dealer immediately if any of these items are missing.

1.4 LEDs

The system’s front panel LED display allows you to monitor the status of your switch. Refer to the sections below for LED information specific to your switch’s model.

1.4.1 IC35160-T

The IC35160-T has one power LED indicator, one (optional) emergency power LED, and two LED indicators for each of the 16 ports. See the table below for a complete LED description.

LED

Power

Emergency Power (optional)

Link/Speed

Duplex/Activity Green

Color

Green

Off Green

Yellow

Off

Blinking Yellow

Off

Description

Power is on.

Power is off, or main power has failed. Primary power has failed and optional power supply is powering the switch.

Optional power supply is in standby mode and primary power is working. A valid 1000Mbps link has been established.

A valid 10/100Mbps link has been established.

No link has been established. Activity has been detected in 1000Mbps.

Activity has been established in 10/100Mbps.

No link has been established.

1.4.2 IC35160-G

The IntraCore 35160-G has one power LED, one (optional) emergency power LED, three LED indicators for 10/100/1000BaseT status, and one LED for GBIC status. See the table below for a complete LED description.

LED

Color

Description

Power

Emergency Power (optional)

BaseTLink/Activity 1000

BaseTLink Activity 10/100

BaseTFdx/Col 10/100

GBICLink/Activity 1000

Green

Off Green

Blinking Green

Off GreenBlinking GreenYellowBlinkin g YellowOff

Green

Yellow

Blinking Yellow

Off Green

Blinking Green

Off

Power is on.

Power is off, or main power supply has failed. Primary power has failed and optional power supply is powering the switch.

Optional power supply is in standby mode and primary power is working. A valid 1000Mbps link has been established.

Traffic is detected at 1000Mbps.

No link has been established. A valid 100Mbps link has been established.Traffic is detected at 100Mbps.A valid 10Mbps link has been established.Traffic is detected at 10Mbps.No link has been established.

A full-duplex link has established.

A half-duplex link has been established.

A half-duplex link has been established, and there are collisions being detected.

No link has been established. A valid 1000Mbps link has been established.

Traffic is detected at 1000Mbps.

No link has been established.

1.5 Front and Back Panel Descriptions

Refer to the following sections for detailed descriptions of the front and back panels of the IntraCore 35160 series switches.

1.5.1 IC35160-T

The front panel of the IC35160-T contains the following: Power and port LEDs; 12 10/100/1000BaseT ports; 4 dual-function Gigabit ports that support either 1000BaseT or GBIC style Gigabit Ethernet ports; a 10Mbps web management port; and a console port.

The back panel, not shown, contains a 12VDC jack for (optional) emergency power; the primary power bay cover plate; the primary power outlet; and the on/off switch.

1.5.2 IC35160-G

The front panel of the 35160-G contains the following: Power and port LEDs; 12 GBIC ports; 4 dual-function Gigabit ports that support either 1000BaseT or GBIC style Gigabit Ethernet ports; and a console port.

The back panel, shown below, contains: A 10Mbps web management port; a 12VDC jack for (optional) emergency power; the primary power bay cover plate; the on/off switch; and the primary power outlet.

Note: The 10Mbps Web Management port on both the IC35160-T and –G will have a future implementation, and has no function at the time of this writing.

1.6 Management and Configuration

There are three different methods by which a user can manage the switch: web, console/telnet, or with SNMP software. You may prefer using a web browser to be able to configure the switch from any local or remote computer, via the network, or you may wish to use a console for out-of-band management. SNMP is an advanced management application, and is mostly automatic, giving you the information without having to go through an interface step by step (Note: The switch is shipped with BootP support. See Appendix F of the User’s Manual for more information on setting up BootP).

1.6.1 Console Interface

Users can access the switch in a more traditional way by connecting a PC or terminal to the console port or by telnet across the network. The menus are organized in a manner similar to the web-based interface. A detailed description can be found in Chapter 3 Configuration of the User’s Manual.

1.6.2 Web-Based Interface

With Internet access, users can link directly to the local switch’s home page. Users can configure the switch, monitor the LED panel, and display statistics graphically. A detailed description can be found in Chapter 5. Web-Based Interface of the User’s Manual.

1.6.3 SNMP Management

Since the switch supports SNMP, users can manage the switch with an SNMP-compatible management station running platforms such as HP OpenView. It also supports a comprehensive set of MIB extensions along with MIB II, Ethernet MIB, the 802.1D bridge MIB, and 4 groups of RMON. Please see Chapter 3, or Chapter 6. SNMP Management in the User’s Manual for more information.

Chapter 2. Hardware Installation and Setup

The following guidelines will help you to easily install the switch, and to ensure that it has the proper power supply and environment.

2.1 Installation Overview

Follow these steps to install your IntraCore switch:

1. Open the box and check the contents. See Chapter 1.3 Package Contents for a complete list of the items included with your IntraCore switch.

2. Install the switch in an equipment or wall rack, or prepare it for desktop placement.

3. Connect the power cord to the unit and to an appropriate power source.

4. Connect network devices to the switch.

See the sections below for more detailed installation instructions.

2.1.1 Safety Overview

The following information provides safety guidelines to ensure your safety and to protect the switch from damage.

Note: This information is intended as a guideline, and may not include every possible hazard to which you may be exposed. Use caution when installing this switch.

Only trained and qualified personnel should be allowed to install or replace this equipment.

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Always use caution when lifting heavy equipment

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Keep the unit clean

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Keep tools and components off the floor and away from foot traffic

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Avoid wearing rings or chains (or other jewelry) that could get caught in the switch. Metal objects

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can heat up and cause serious injury to persons and damage to the equipment. Avoid wearing loose clothing (i.e. ties or loose sleeves) when working around the switch

When working with electricity, follow these guidelines:

Disconnect all external cables before installing or removing the cover

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Do not work alone when working with electricity

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Always check that the cord has been disconnected from the outlet before performing hardware

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configuration Do not tamper with the equipment. Doing so could void your warranty

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Examine your work area for potential hazards (I.e. wet floors, ungrounded cables, etc.)

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2.1.2 Recommended Installation Tools

You will need the following tools and equipment (not included) to install the switch into an equipment rack:

Flat head screwdriver

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Phillips head screwdriver

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Antistatic mat or foam

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2.1.3 Power Requirements

The electrical outlet should be located near the switch and be easily accessible. It must also be properly grounded.

Make sure the power source adheres to the following guidelines:

Power: Auto Switching 110/240 VAC

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Frequency range: 50/60 Hz

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Maximum Input AC Current: 1.0A at 115 VAC full load

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2.1.4 Environmental Requirements

The switch must be installed in a clean, dry, dust-free area with adequate air circulation to maintain the following environmental limits:

Operating Temperature: 0° to 40° C (32° to 104° F)

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Relative Humidity: 10% to 90% non-condensing

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Avoid direct sunlight, heat sources, or areas with high levels observe these limits may cause damage to the switch and void the warranty.

of electromagnetic interference. Failure to

2.1.5 Cooling and Airflow

The IntraCore 35000 series switches use internal fans for air-cooling. Do not restrict airflow by covering or obstructing air vents on the sides of the switch.

2.2 Installation into an Equipment Rack

To install the unit in an equipment rack, use the following procedure:

Important!

Important! Make sure the unit is supported until all the mounting screws for each bracket are secured to the

equipment rack. Failure to do so could cause the unit to fall, which may result in personal injury or damage to the unit.

2.2.1 Equipment Rack Guidelines

Use the following guidelines to ensure that the switch will fit safely within the equipment rack:

Before continuing, disconnect all cables from the unit.

1. Place the switch on a flat, stable surface.

2. Locate a rack-mounting bracket (supplied) and place it over the mounting holes on one side of the unit.

3. Use the screws (supplied) to secure the bracket (with a Phillips screwdriver).

4. Repeat the two previous steps on the other side of the unit.

5. Place the switch in the equipment rack.

6. Secure the switch by securing its mounting brackets onto the equipment rack with the appropriate screws (supplied).

Size: 17.5 x 10.0 x 1.8 inches (IC35160-T)

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17.5 x 10.0 x 2.5 inches (IC35160-G)

Ventilation: Ensure that the rack is installed in a room where the temperature remains below 40° C

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(104° F). Be sure that there are no obstructions, such as other equipment or cables, blocking airflow to or from the vents of the switch

Clearance: In addition to providing clearance for ventilation, ensure that there is adequate

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clearance for servicing the switch from the front

2.3 GBIC Interfaces

The GBIC Interface is the industry standard for Gigabit Ethernet Interfaces. Some of the benefits of GBIC include reducing the components needed in your “spares” inventory, a wide variety of manufacturers with cross-vendor compatibility and competitive prices.

Instructions for installing, removing, and maintaining GBIC modules are provided in following sections.

Model Part Number Standard Media

GBIC 1000SX 99-00549-01 1000BaseSX Multi-mode fiber GBIC 1000LX 99-00550-01 1000BaseLX Single mode fiber GBIC 1000T 99-00673-01 1000BaseT Category 5 UTP copper GBIC 1000TP 99-00647-07 1000BaseT Category 5 UTP copper

Table 2-1 GBIC Modules by Asanté

2.3.1 Installing a GBIC

GBICs are hot-swappable. This means that they can be inserted and removed while the unit is powered on. However, you should allow 40-60 seconds for the switch to recognize the module when it has been installed while the unit is on.

1. Wearing an ESD (electro-static discharge) wrist strap, remove the GBIC module from its protective packaging.

2. Verify that the GBIC is the correct type for your network (see the table above).

3. Grip the sides of the GBIC with your thumb and forefinger, then insert the GBIC into the slot on the face of the switch.

4. Slide the GBIC into the slot until you hear or feel a click. The click indicates that the GBIC is locked into the slot.

5. Fiber GBIC modules: Remove the rubber plugs from the end of the GBIC module. Save them for future use.

6. Attach the appropriate cable.

Note: After installing a GBIC 1000T module, the link LED may light even before a valid cable has been connected. This is a normal condition for most 1000BaseT GBIC modules.

2.3.2 Removing a GBIC

Caution: GBIC 1000T modules run hot under normal operating conditions. When it has been removed from

the system, place it on a heat resistant surface and allow the module to cool before handling.

: Unnecessary removals/insertions of a GBIC module will lead to premature failure of the GBIC. The

Note

rated duty cycle for a GBIC module is 100 to 500 removals/insertions.

Follow the steps below to remove a GBIC interface from a Gigabit Ethernet module:

1. Disconnect the cable from the GBIC module.

Release the GBIC from the slot by simultaneously squeezing the locking tabs on both sides of the GBIC.

3. Slide the GBIC out of the slot.

4. Fiber GBIC modules: Install the rubber plugs in the GBIC optical bores, and place the GBIC in protective packaging.

2.3.3 GBIC Care and Handling

Follow these GBIC maintenance guidelines:

GBICs are static-sensitive. To prevent ESD damage, follow your normal board and component

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handling procedures. Wear an ESD wrist strap Fiber GBIC modules are very sensitive to dust and contaminants. When they are not connected to

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a fiber-optic cable, install the rubber plugs in the optical bores The ferrules of the optical connectors may pick up debris that can obstruct the optical bore. Use an

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alcohol swab or equivalent to clean the ferrules of the optical connector

2.4 Installing the Optional Emergency Power Supply

To ensure increased reliability for mission critical applications, the IC35160 can be equipped with a 12VDC emergency backup power supply (the IC35-EPS12, sold separately). When installed, the emergency power supply is on in standby mode. Should the primary unit fail, the DC backup automatically switches on and the LED on the front panel lights. In addition, an SNMP fault notice is sent.

Should the IC35-EPS12 become active due to a fault with the primary power the unit should be swapped out at the earliest convenience and sent for repair. The IC35-EPS12 is designed to be a temporary replacement when the primary power fails, not a permanent replacement.

To install the optional power supply, simply attach the 12V DC connector of the power supply to the jack located in the center of the rear panel of the switch. Connect the power cord to the power supply and plug the power cord into an outlet.

Important! The optional power supply becomes HOT under normal operating conditions. To avoid damage or injury, set the power supply on a heat-resistant surface and USE CAUTION when handling the unit.

2.5 Connecting Power

Use the following procedure to connect power to the switch:

Important: Carefully review the power requirements (Chapter 2.1.3) before connecting power to the switch.

1. Plug one end of the supplied power cord into the power connector on the back of the unit.

2. Plug the other end into a grounded AC outlet.

3. Turn on the switch’s power. The Power LED will begin its initialization process.

The front panel LEDs blink and the Power LED illuminates when it has initialized. The switch is ready for connection to the network.

Important:

cabling.

If the power does not come on, check the next section to ensure you are using the correct

2.6 Connecting to the Network

The switch may be connected to an Ethernet network with the unit powered on or off. Use the following procedure to make your network connections:

1. Connect your network devices to the switch, following the cable guidelines outlined below.

2. After the unit is connected to the network, it can be configured for management capabilities (see the following chapters for information on configuration).

2.6.1 10/100/1000BaseT Ports Cabling Procedures

The 10/100/1000 ports on the switch allow for the connection of 10BaseT, 100BaseTX, or 1000BaseT network devices. The ports are compatible with IEEE 802.3 and 802.3u standards.

Important:

Use the following guidelines to determine the cabling requirements for your network devices:

Note: There aren’t specific uplink ports on these switches. All 10/100 ports on these switches are auto-sensing MDI/MDI-X. This advanced feature means that the 10/100 ports will automatically determine whether the device at the other end of the link is a hub, switch or workstation, and adjust its signals accordingly.

Although 10/100BaseT requires only pins 1, 2, 3 and 6, Asanté strongly recommends cables with all 8 wires connected as shown in Table 2-1 below.

The switch must be located within 100 meters of its attached 10BaseT or 100BaseTX devices.

Connecting to Network Station: Category 5 UTP (Unshielded Twisted-

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Pair) straight-through cable (100 meters maximum) with RJ-45 connectors Connecting to Repeater/Hub/Switch’s Uplink port: Category 5, UTP

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straight-through cable (100 meters maximum) with RJ-45 connectors

1000BaseT requires that all four pairs (8 wires) be connected correctly, using Category 5 or better Unshielded Twisted Pair (UTP) cable (to a distance of 100 meters). Table 2-1 shows the correct pairing of all eight wires.

Pin Number

1 2

3 4 5

6 7 8

Table 2-2 Pin Numbers and Wire Colors

Pair Number & Wire Colors

2 White/Orange 2 Orange/White

3 White/ Green

1 Blue/White

1 White/Blue 3 Green/White 4 White/Brown 4 Brown/White

2.6.2 Gigabit Ethernet Ports Cabling Procedures

Cabling requirements for the optional hardware modules depend on the type module that has been installed. Use the following guidelines to determine the cabling requirements for your modules:

1000BaseSX GBIC: Cables with SC-type fiber connectors; 62.5-micron multimode fiber (MMF)

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media up to 275 meters (902 feet) long, or 50-micron MMF media up to 550 meters (1805 feet) long

1000BaseLX GBIC: Cables with SC-type fiber connectors; 10-micron single mode fiber media up to

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5 kilometers (16,405 feet) long 1000BaseLH GBIC: Cables with SC-type fiber connectors; 10-micron single mode fiber media up to

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20 kilometers (65,617 feet) long 1000BaseLX Long Haul GBIC: Cables with SC-type fiber connectors; 10-micron single mode fiber

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media up to 100 kilometers (328,100 feet) long 1000BaseLZ GBIC: Cables with SC-type fiber connectors; 10-micron single mode fiber media up to

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120 kilometers (393,701 feet) long 1000BaseT: Category 5 or better Unshielded Twisted Pair (UTP) cable to a distance of 100 meters

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(328.1 feet) long

2.7 Setup

The following sections describe the steps for setting up the switch for basic configuration, and putting into place basic security measures (setting up password protection, changing from the default IP address and configuring the SNMP host table).

In order to configure the switch, you will need to connect to it through a console (out-of-band management), through your web browser, or through a telnet session.

2.7.1 Connecting to a Console

When attaching a workstation to the device, a standard straight-through CAT5 cable may be used, even when the workstation is attached via a patch panel. No crossover cable is needed with the MDX/MDI ports. It is recommended that the switch be kept off the network until proper IP settings have been set.

To connect the switch to a console or computer, setup the system in the following manner:

1. Plug power cord into the back of unit.

2. Attach a straight-through serial cable between the RS232 port and a COM port on the PC.

3. Setup a HyperTerminal (or equivalent terminal program) in the following manner:

• Open the HyperTerminal program, and from it’s file menu, right click on Properties

• Under the

Connect To

tab, choose the appropriate COM port (COM1, COM2, etc)

• Under the Settings tab, choose VT100 for Emulation mode

• Select Terminal keys for Function, Arrow and Ctrl keys. Be sure the setting is for Terminal keys,

NOT Windows keys

• Back under the

Connect To

tab, press the

Configuration

button

• Set the data rate to 9600 Baud

• Set data format 8 data bits, 1 stop bit and no parity

• Set flow control to NONE

Now that terminal is setup correctly, power on the switch (boot sequence will display in terminal).

2.7.2 Connecting Via the Web Browser

To connect to the switch via your web browser, you must first have configured your computer’s IP address to be on the same IP address subnet as the switch (The switch’s default IP is information on how to configure your TCP/IP settings, please refer to your computer manufacturer’s user’s manual.

You may now launch your web browser and enter the switch’s default IP address into the address field. The Introduction page will appear, and you may proceed through the pages to configure each variable. See Chapter 5. Web-Based Interface for more information on configuring the switch via your web browser.

192.168.0.1

). For more

2.7.3 Connecting Via Telnet

To connect to the switch via a telnet session, you must first have configured your computer’s IP address to be on the same IP address subnet as the switch (192.168.0.X). For more information on how to configure your TCP/IP settings, please refer to your computer manufacturer’s user’s manual.

You may now run a telnet session to configure and manage your switch. The Enter Password screen will appear. Enter the default password to access the Main Menu, and proceed to select the variables that you wish to configure. See Chapter 3. Configuration for more information on configuring the switch via telnet.

2.8 Changing the Password

The default password (which is Asante, and is case sensitive), may allow immediate access to ANYONE on the network. To protect your switch from unauthorized changes to the configuration, you must change the administrator’s password. It can only be changed through the console or telnet interfaces.

To change the administrator’s password, follow these steps:

1. Establish a telnet session, and type

2. Press

3. Type c to access the Configuration menu.

4. Type u to access the User Interface Configuration sub-menu.

5. Type p to select Change Administrator’s Password.

Enter

to proceed.

at the password prompt.

Asante

6. Type the current password (Asante) and press

Enter

7. Type the new password and press Enter.

8. Re-type the new password to confirm your entry, and press Enter.

2.9 IP Assignment

To change the IP address of the switch from the default setting:

1. Access the System IP Configuration menu by typing i in the Configuration menu.

2. Type the command letter of the option you want to change.

3. Type the new address at the prompt.

To cancel a change, type ctrl-c at the command prompt.

4. Press Enter. The IP setting change for the switch takes effect.

5. Type q to quit and return to the Configuration menu.

When the reset is complete the switch should be seen on your network. If not, check the IP information again to ensure that all the data is correct.

2.10 SNMP Management

The SNMP Configuration Menu allows you to configure the unit’s read and write community strings, and to enable or disable authentication traps. This menu also allows you to specify which of your network management stations will receive traps from the switch.

The n option in the Configuration Menu displays the SNMP (Simple Network Management Protocol) Configuration Menu, as shown below.

IntraCore 35160-T SNMP Configuration Menu

SNMP Read Community: public SNMP Write Community: asante Trap Authentication: Enabled

SNMP Trap Receivers: IP Address Community

1. xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx public

2. <empty> <empty>

3. <empty> <empty>

4. <empty> <empty>

<Cmd> <Description> r Set SNMP Read Community w Set SNMP Write Community t Toggle Trap Authentication Enable/Disable a Add/Update SNMP Trap Receiver d Delete SNMP Trap Receiver q Return to previous menu

Command>

Important! Be sure to change the SNMP community strings in order to prevent unauthorized access to management information. See Chapter 3 for details.

Also, see Chapter 6. SNMP Management for more detailed information on the SNMP protocol.

Chapter 3. Configuration

This chapter describes the log in procedure and configuration of the switch via the console or telnet interfaces. For information on configuring the switch via your web browser, see Chapter 5. Web-Based Management.

Note: The screens shown are IC35160-T. The IC35160-G may have slightly different screens, but will not effect the configuration instructions. The web browser user interface (Chapter 4) may also vary, but should not effect the configuration instructions.

Logging In

When you connect to the Local Management Interface, the “Enter Password” prompt appears. Enter your password, and then press

Important! The default password is Asante. The password is case-sensitive; enter it exactly as shown.

After logging in, the Main Menu appears, as shown below.

============================================================== IntraCore 35160-T Remote Management System Version 1.00C Compiled Date: Aug 22 2002 14:32:36 Asante Technologies, Inc. Copyright (c) 2002 Asante Technologies, Inc. ==============================================================

Main Menu

<Cmd> <Description> g General Information c Configuration s Statistics q Close Connection

Command>

From the Main Menu, you can access three submenus:

• General Information

• Configuration

• Statistics

If you are using Telnet, a fourth option for closing the connection is available as well.

Accessing a Submenu

To access a submenu, type the command letter that corresponds with the option you need to use. For example, type g for General Information.

Exiting a Submenu

To exit a submenu, type q.

To exit a command line without changing the configuration setting (e.g., the “Set Password” option in the User Interface Configuration Menu), press ctrl-c.

. The Main Menu appears.

Enter

3.1 General Information

The General Information Screen displays the current operating information of the switch, such as its name, IP address, and boot information. The information displayed is read-only.

To view General Information, type g from the Main Menu. A screen similar to that below appears.

IntraCore 35160-T General Information Menu

System up since: 08/26/2002 Mon. 01:46:00pm Software Version Bank 1 Image Version/Date: 1.00C/Aug 22 2002 14:32:46 Bank 2 Image Version/Date: 1.00C/Aug 22 2002 14:32:46 (Running) System Information PROM Image Version/Date: 1.00B/Aug 22 2002 14:22:33 DRAM Size: 32.0MB Flash Size: 4.0MB Config NVRAM Size: 64KB Console Baud Rate: 9600 bps Administration Information System Name: Test System Location: System Contact: System MAC Address, IP Address, Subnet Mask and Router MAC Address: 00:00:94:BF:00:46 IP Address: xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0 Router: xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx Bootstrap Configuration Boot Load Mode: REMOTE Boot Server: xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx Boot File Name: 3516100C.ima

Press any key to continue...

To exit the General Information Screen, press any key on your keyboard.

3.2 Configuration Menu

The Configuration Menu allows you to manage and configure switch and each of its ports.

To access the Configuration Menu, type c from the Main Menu. The Configuration Menu appears, as shown below (from a telnet session):

IntraCore 35160-T Configuration Menu Power Unit Status = OK

<Cmd> <Description> a System Administration Configuration i System IP Configuration b Bootstrap Configuration n SNMP Configuration p Port Configuration s Spanning Tree Configuration d Unicast Forwarding Database Configuration t Security Management v VLAN Management c IP Multicast Traffic Management m Port Mirroring Configuration f File Up/Downloading Configuration r System Reset Options l System Log u User Interface Configuration y System Utility q Return to previous menu

Command>

Accessing a Submenu

To access a submenu, type the command letter that corresponds with the configuration option you need to use. For example, type a to access the System Administration Configuration Menu.

Most of the configuration options are described in detail in the rest of this chapter. The more advanced configuration options are discussed in Chapter 4. Advanced Management.

3.3 System Administration Configuration

The System Administration Configuration Menu displays and allows you to change the name of the switch, its location, and the contact information.

IntraCore 35160-T System Admin. Configuration Menu

Description: Asante Technologies, Inc. IntraCore 35160-T Version: FW(1.00C) Object ID: 1.3.6.1.4.1.298.2.2.30 Name: Test Location: Contact:

<Cmd> <Description> n Set System Name l Set System Location c Set System Contact Information q Return to previous menu

Command>

Changing System Administration Info

To change the name, location, or contact information for the switch, use the following procedure:

1. Open the System Administration Configuration Menu by typing a in the Configuration Menu.

2. Type the command letter (n, l or c) of the item to be changed in the System Administration Configuration Menu.

3. At the prompt, type the information you want to change.

: Each parameter is limited to 64 characters, including spaces.

Note

To cancel a selected option, press

at the command prompt.

ctrl-c

4. Press Enter. The system administration information changes take effect.

5. Type q to quit and return to the Configuration Menu.

3.4 System IP Configuration

The System IP Configuration Menu displays and allows you to change the information needed to access the switch over the network via in-band management.

IntraCore 35160-T System IP Configuration Menu

System MAC Address: 00:00:94:BF:00:46 System IP Address: xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx System Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0 System Default Router: 0.0.0.0

<Cmd> <Description> i Set IP Address m Set Subnet Mask r Set Default Router q Return to previous menu

Command>

Important!

The default router address is set to 0.0.0.0.

Changing System IP Information

To change the IP address, subnet mask, or default router of the switch, use the following procedure:

1. Open the System IP Configuration Menu by typing i in the Configuration Menu.

2. Type the command letter (i, m or r) of the option you want to change.

3. Type the new address at the prompt.

Important! Follow the format: number.number.number.number

To cancel a change, press

at the command prompt.

ctrl-c

4. Press

. The IP setting change for the switch takes effect.

Enter

5. Type q to quit and return to the Configuration Menu.

3.5 Bootstrap Configuration

The Bootstrap Configuration Menu displays (and allows you to change) the bootstrap parameters used for loading the software for the switch at startup, and for downloading a new version of software when one is issued.

To access the Bootstrap Configuration Menu, type b in the Configuration Menu. If the Load Mode is set to Local, a screen similar to that below will appear.

IntraCore 35160-T Bootstrap Configuration Menu

Bank 1 Image Version/Date: 1.00C/Aug 22 2002 14:32:46 Bank 2 Image Version/Date: 1.00C/Aug 22 2002 14:32:46 (Running)

Load Mode: Local Boot Bank: 2

<Cmd> <Description> r Set Load Mode to REMOTE a Toggle Boot Bank o Commence Bootstrap Sequence q Return to previous menu

Command>

When the switch is powered on, it loads its software via one of two methods: locally (via its internal flash memory, which is the default setting) or remotely over the network. You can change the bootstrap configuration from this menu. See Appendix F. BootP Configuration for more information on BootP and the Remote mode.

3.6 SNMP Configuration

The n option in the Configuration Menu displays the SNMP (Simple Network Management Protocol) Configuration Menu, as shown below.

IntraCore 35160-T SNMP Configuration Menu

SNMP Read Community: public SNMP Write Community: asante Trap Authentication: Enabled

SNMP Trap Receivers: IP Address Community

1. xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx public

2. <empty> <empty>

3. <empty> <empty>

4. <empty> <empty>

Command>

For further details on using SNMP and RMON for remote management of your network, see Chapter 6. SNMP Management.

3.6.1 Changing Community Strings

Important!

management information.

To change the switch’s community strings, use the following procedure:

Be sure to change the SNMP community strings in order to prevent unauthorized access to

1. Open the SNMP Configuration Menu by typing n in the Configuration Menu.

2. To change the read community string, type r. To change the write community string, type w.

3. At the prompt, type a new community string.

For a description of read and write community strings, see the table below:

Settings

Description

SNMP Read Community

SNMP Write Community

Trap Authentication

SNMP Trap Receivers

The string that defines access rights for reading SNMP data objects. The default is

public

The string that defines access rights for writing SNMP data objects. The default is

private

The status of the SNMP agent for authentication trap generation. The default is

disabled

The IP addresses of the network management stations that can receive traps from the switch. Normally, these addresses are the same as your network management software systems’ IP addresses.

Important!

A maximum of four trap receivers is allowed.

To cancel a selected option, press

at the command prompt.

ctrl-c

4. Press

. The new string takes effect.

Enter

5. Type q to quit and return to the Configuration Menu.

3.6.2 Enabling Authentication Traps

The switch can be set to generate authentication traps. Authentication traps are messages sent across the network to an SNMP network management station. They alert you when someone attempts to read or change data without the proper community string.

To set the switch to generate traps, use the following procedure:

1. Open the SNMP Configuration Menu by typing n in the Configuration Menu.

2. To toggle trap authentication to Enabled, type t.

To cancel the change, press ctrl-c at the command prompt.

3. Press Enter. The new setting takes effect.

4. Type q to quit and return to the Configuration Menu.

3.6.3 Adding or Updating a Trap Receiver

Trap receivers are network management stations designated to receive traps from the switch.

Important! The maximum number of trap receivers that can be set is four.

To add or update a trap receiver entry, use the following procedure:

1. Open the SNMP Configuration Menu by typing n in the Configuration Menu.

2. Type a to Add/Update Trap Receiver. An IP prompt appears.

3. Type the new or updated IP address of the network management station you want to receive traps. Press Enter.

To cancel an entry, press

4. Type the trap receiver’s community string when prompted for it, then press

The trap receiver entry is added or updated. Type q to return to the Configuration Menu.

3.6.4 Deleting a Trap Receiver

Use the following procedure to delete a trap receiver you have previously designated:

1. Open the SNMP Configuration Menu by typing n in the Configuration Menu.

2. Type d to Delete a Trap Receiver. A prompt for the entry of the trap receiver appears.

3. Enter the number of the entry you want to delete (1,2,3, or 4) and press

The trap receiver is deleted from the SNMP Trap Receivers list.

For further details on using SNMP, see Chapter 6 SNMP Management.

at the command prompt.

ctrl-c

Enter

again.

3.7 Port Configuration

The Port Configuration Menu allows you to manually configure each port of the switch for port speed, duplex, and auto-negotiation. It also provides an overview of the entire system’s port operating status.

To access the Port Configuration Menu, type p in the Configuration Menu.

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