Asante Technologies 35160 User Manual

IntraCore

Layer 2 Gigabit Switches v.2.0

35160 Series

User’s Manual

Quick Start Guide

Follow the steps below to install the IntraCore switch:

1. Open the box and check the contents. See Chapter 1.3 Package Contents for a complete list of the items that are included with the 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 Hardware Installation and Setup.

Note: The photographs shown may be from the IntraCore 35516 series. The layout of the 35516 models’ ports is identical to the respective models of the 35160 series.

IntraCore 35160 Series

Layer 2 Gigabit Switches v.2.0 User’s Manual

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Copyright © 2003 Asanté Technologies, Inc. All rights reserved. No part of this document, or any associated artwork, product design, or design concept may be copied or reproduced in whole or in part by any means without the express written consent of Asanté Technologies, Inc. Asanté and IntraCore are registered trademarks, and the Asanté logo, AsantéCare, Auto-Uplink, and IntraCare are trademarks of Asanté Technologies, Inc. All other brand names or product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders. All features and specifications are subject to change without prior notice.

Rev. B 08/03

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 18

2.9 IP Assignment 18

2.10 Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) 19

Chapter 3. Configuration 20

3.1 General Information 21

3.2 Configuration Menu 21

3.3 Administration Configuration 22

3.4 System IP Configuration 23

3.5 Port Configuration 23

3.6 Advanced Port Configuration 25

3.7 Unicast Forwarding Database Configuration 27

3.8 Security Management 29

3.9 VLAN Management 29

3.10 Protocol Configuration 30

3.11 Trunk Group Configuration 34

3.12 QoS Priority Queue Management 35

3.13 User Interface Configuration 37

3.14 System Utilities 39

3.15 Statistics 45

Chapter 4. Advanced Management 46

4.1 SNMP and RMON Management 46

4.2 Security Management 47

4.4 IP Multicast Traffic Management 60

Chapter 5. Web-Based Management 64

5.1 Front Panel Button 65

5.2 Genl Info (General Information) Button 65

5.3 Port Config (Port Configuration) Button 66

5.4 Span Tree (Spanning Tree) Button 67

5.5 SNMP Button 68

5.6 Addr (Address) Table Button 68

5.7 VLAN Button 69

5.8 Trunking Button 71

5.9 Security Button 71

Chapter 6. SNMP Management 73

6.1 SNMP Management Operations 73

6.2 The SNMP Protocol 73

6.3 Community Name and Security 74

6.4 The MIB Tree 74

Chapter 7. Switching Concepts 76

7.1 VLANs 76

7.2 Spanning Tree Protocol 77

7.3 Full Duplex, Flow Control, and Auto-negotiation 78

Appendix A. Troubleshooting 80

Appendix B. Features and Specifications 81

B.1 Features 81 B.2 Specifications 81

Appendix C. FCC Compliance and Warranty Statements 83

Appendix D. Console Port Pin Outs 85

Appendix E. Online Warranty Registration 86

Appendix F. BootP Configuration 87

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.

Note: This manual revision is for use with the IC35160 firmware version 2.0. Earlier firmware versions may not have the same features implemented, and may have different menu layouts. Some features described in this manual may not be available on earlier firmware versions. Visit www.asante.com

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

Two models in the 35160 series 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 multi-mode fiber for 500m applications

• 1000LX single-mode fiber for 2km applications

• 1000LH single-mode fiber for 20km applications

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

• 1000BaseT Copper Gigabit for low-cost 100m applications

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

• MIBs: 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

• IEEE 802.1X Port-Based Access Control

• IEEE 802.1D Spanning Tree

• IEEE 802.3x Flow Control

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

• 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

for the latest firmware.

• Supports multiple user names and Secure Shell (SSH)

• Port Mirroring/monitoring on Ingress only

• Local and Global port management

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 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 the switch’s 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 is missing.

1.4 LEDs

The system’s front panel LED display allows the user to monitor the status of the switch. Refer to the following sections for LED information specific to the 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 Color Description

Power Green

Emergency

Power (optional)

Link/Speed Green

Duplex/Activity Green

Off Green

Off

Yellow

Off

Blinking Yellow

Off

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, two 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 Green

Emergency Power (optional)

BaseT10/100/1000 Link/Activity

BaseT 10/100/1000 Duplex

GBIC Link

Off Green

Blinking Green

Yellow

Blinking Yellow

Off Green

Yellow

Blinking Yellow

Off 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.

A valid 10 or 100Mbps link has been established.

Traffic is detected at 10 or 100Mbps.

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.

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; 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 12VDC jack for (optional) emergency power, the primary power bay cover plate, the on/off switch, and the primary power outlet.

1.6 Management and Configuration

A user can manage the switch with three different methods: web, console/telnet, or SNMP software. They may prefer using a web browser to enable configuring the switch from any local or remote computer, via the network, or they may wish to use a console for out-of-band management. SNMP is an advanced management application, and is mostly automatic, giving the user the information without having to go through an interface step by step (Note: The switch is shipped with BootP support. See Appendix F BootP Configuration 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.

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 Management.

1.6.3 SNMP Management

Because 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 Configuration, or Chapter 6 SNMP Management for more information.

Chapter 2. Hardware Installation and Setup

The following guidelines will help the user 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 the 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 the 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 the user’s 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 the user may be exposed. Use caution when installing this switch.

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

• Always use caution when lifting heavy equipment

• Keep the unit clean

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

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

can heat up and cause serious injury to persons and damage to the equipment. Avoid wearing loose clothing (such as 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

• Do not work alone when working with electricity

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

configuration

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

• Examine the work area for potential hazards (such as wet floors or ungrounded cables)

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

• Phillips head screwdriver

• Antistatic mat or foam

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

• Frequency range: 50/60 Hz

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

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)

• Relative Humidity: 10% to 90% non-condensing

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

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

Important! Before continuing, disconnect all cables from the unit.

To mount the switch onto an equipment rack:

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).

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:

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

17.5 x 10.0 x 2.5 inches (IC35160-G)

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

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

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

servicing the switch from the front exists

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 a “spares” inventory, being able to choose from a wide variety of manufacturers with cross-vendor compatibility, and having 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 1000SX

3.3-5V GBIC 1000LX 99-00550-01 1000BaseLX Single mode fiber GBIC 1000LX

3.3-5V 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

99-00609-01 1000BaseSX Multi-mode fiber

99-00629-01 1000BaseLX Single mode fiber

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, please 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 the network (see the table above).

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

4. Slide the GBIC into the slot until hearing or feeling 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.

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

2. 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 normal board and component handling

procedures. Wear an ESD wrist strap

• Fiber GBIC modules are very sensitive to dust and contaminants. When they are not connected to

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

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 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 12VDC 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

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

Use the following procedure to connect 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: If the power does not come on, check the next section to ensure that the correct cabling is used.

2.6 Connecting to the Network

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

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

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

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

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

• Connecting to Repeater/Hub/Switch’s Uplink port: Category 5, UTP

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

Note: These switches have no specific uplink ports. 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 2-2 below.

Use the following

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

Table 2-2 Pin Numbers and Wire Colors

Pair Number & Wire Colors

1 2 White/Orange 2 2 Orange/White

3 3 White/ Green 4 1 Blue/White 5 1 White/Blue

6 3 Green/White 7 4 White/Brown 8 4 Brown/White

2.6.2 Gigabit Ethernet Ports Cabling Procedures

Cabling requirements for the optional hardware modules depend on the type of module installed. Use the following guidelines to determine the particular cabling requirements of the module(s):

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

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

5 kilometers (16,405 feet) long

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

20 kilometers (65,617 feet) long

• 1000BaseLX Long Haul GBIC: Cables with SC-type fiber connectors; 10-micron single mode fiber

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

120 kilometers (393,701 feet) long

• 1000BaseT: Category 5 or better Unshielded Twisted Pair (UTP) cable to a distance of 100 meters

(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, connect to it through a console (out-of-band management), through the 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, set up 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. Set up a HyperTerminal (or equivalent terminal program) in the following manner:

• Open the HyperTerminal program, and from its file menu, right click on Properties

• Under the Connect To tab, choose the appropriate COM port (such as COM1 or COM2)

• 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 to 8 data bits, 1 stop bit and no parity

• Set flow control to NONE

Now that terminal is set up 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 the web browser, first configure the computer’s IP address to be on the same IP address subnet as the switch (the switch’s default IP is 192.168.0.1). Make sure that the HTTP server is enabled on the switch (see Chapter 3.12 User Interface Configuration). For more information on how to configure the TCP/IP settings, please refer to the computer manufacturer’s user’s manual.

Now launch the web browser and enter the switch’s default IP address into the address field. You will need to enter the user name (root) and password (Asante). The Introduction page will appear. Proceed through the pages to configure each variable. See Chapter 5 Web-Based Management for more information on configuring the switch via the web browser.

2.7.3 Connecting Via Telnet

To connect to the switch via a telnet session, first configure the computer’s IP address to be on the same IP address subnet as the switch (192.168.0.X). Make sure that Telnet is enabled on the switch (see Chapter

3.12 User Interface Configuration). For more information on how to configure the TCP/IP settings, please refer to the computer manufacturer’s user’s manual.

Now run a telnet session to configure and manage the switch. The Login screen will appear. For the initial SSH login, the username and password are fixed as root and Asante, respectively. Enter the username and password to access the Main Menu, and proceed to select the variables 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 the switch from unauthorized changes to the configuration, 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 Asante at the password prompt.

2. Press Enter to proceed.

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 Password.

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 the 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 the network. If not, check the IP information again to ensure that all the data is correct.

2.10 Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP)

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

The r option in the Configuration Menu displays the Protocol Configuration page. From there, select n to display the SNMP (Simple Network Management Protocol) Configuration Menu, as shown below.

IntraCore 35160-T SNMP Configuration Menu

SNMP Read Community: public SNMP Write Community: private Trap Authentication: Disabled

SNMP Trap Receivers: IP Address Community

1. <empty> <empty>

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

root>

Important! Be sure to change the SNMP community strings in order to prevent unauthorized access to management information. See Chapter 3 Configuration 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 the web browser, see Chapter 5 Web-Based Management.

Note: The screens shown are from the IC35160-T. The IC35160-G may have slightly different screens, but this will not affect the configuration instructions. The web browser user interface (Chapter 5) may also vary, but should not affect the configuration instructions.

Logging In

After connecting to the IC35160, you will immediately need to log in. For the initial SSH login, the username and password are fixed as root and Asante, respectively. After that, any user can authenticate using SSH (up to 4 user sessions at a time), and there will be no SSH login prompt.

For logging into the switch via Telnet or web, the default user names are root, readwrite, and readonly, and the default password is Asante.

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

After successfully logging in, the Main Menu screen is displayed. Type the corresponding command letter to access sub-menus within a menu.

============================================================== IntraCore 35160-T Remote Management System Version 2.0 Compiled Date: Jun 17 2003 20:41:25 Asante Technologies, Inc. Copyright (c) 2003 Asante Technologies, Inc. ==============================================================

Main Menu

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

root>

From the Main Menu, the user can access three submenus:

• General Information

• Configuration

• Statistics

If 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 needed. 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 (for example, the “Change Password” option in the User Interface Configuration Menu), press ctrl-c.

3.1 General Information

The General Information Screen displays the current system 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: 07/16/2003 Wed. 03:57:59pm Software Version Bank 1 Image Version/Date: 1.20B/Jun 17 2003 20:41:25 (Running) Bank 2 Image Version/Date: 1.10 /May 20 2003 18:01:54 System Information PROM Image Version/Date: 1.01 /Nov 20 2002 10:47:44 DRAM Size: 32.0MB Flash Size: 4.0MB Config NVRAM Size: 128KB Console Baud Rate: 9600 bps Serial No. : Administration Information System Name: <none> System Location: <none> System Contact: <none> 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: LOCAL

Press any key to continue...

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

3.2 Configuration Menu

The Configuration Menu allows the user to manage and configure the switch and each of its ports. However, you must be logged in with user name root or readwrite in order to make changes to the switch’s configuration. If you are logged in as readonly, you have read-only access, and no configuration options will be available to you.

In the following screen, the user has read-only access, and is checking the bootstrap configuration (System Utilities/Bootstrap Configuration) Menu.

IntraCore 35160-T Bootstrap Configuration Menu

Bank 1 Image Version/Date: 1.20B/Jun 17 2003 20:41:25 (Running) Bank 2 Image Version/Date: 1.10 /May 20 2003 18:01:54

Load Mode: Local Boot Bank: 1

<Cmd> <Description> q Return to previous menu

readonly>

To access the Configuration Menu when you are logged in as root or readwrite, 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 Administration Configuration i IP Configuration p Port Configuration d Forwarding Database Configuration t Security Management v VLAN Management r Protocol Configuration g Trunk Group Configuration o QoS Management u User Interface Configuration s System Utilities q Return to previous menu

root>

Accessing a Submenu

To access a submenu, type the command letter that corresponds with the configuration option needed. For example, type a to access the 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 Administration Configuration

The System Administration Configuration Menu displays, and allows the user 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(2.0) Object ID: 1.3.6.1.4.1.298.2.2.30 Name: <none> Location: <none> Contact: <none>

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

root>

Changing System Administration Info

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

1. Open the 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 new information.

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

To cancel a selected option, press ctrl-c at the command prompt.

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 the user 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: xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx

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

root>

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 to change.

3. Type the new address at the prompt.

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

To cancel a change, press 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.

3.5 Port Configuration

The Port Configuration Menu allows the user 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.

IntraCore 35160-T Basic Port Configuration Menu Port: [01] Port Name: <none>

1 8 9 16 ======== ======== Operating Status: -------- -++---+Auto Negotiation: ******** ******** Speed/Duplex: gggggggg ggFgggHg Port Status: Enabled Link Status: Down (GMII) Auto-Nego: Enabled Link Speed: N/A

<Cmd> <Description> h Help for Legends t Toggle Port Status Enable/Disable a Enable/Disable Auto-Negotiation l Set 10M/100M/1000M bps Link Speed d Toggle Half/Full Duplex v Advanced Port Configuration g Global Port Configuration e Set port name q Return to previous menu

root> S)elect port N)ext port P)rev port

To see legends explaining the symbols used for both the Basic and Global Port Configuration Menu settings, type h. A screen appears, as shown below.

Legends for port status: Legends for port speed & duplex:

X - Absent f - 10 Mbps & full duplex

- - Link down F - 100 Mbps & full duplex D - Disabled by Mgmt Action h - 10 Mbps & half duplex d - Disabled by Security Violation H - 100 Mbps & half duplex B - Blocking G - 1 Gbps & full duplex(fiber) S - Listening g - 1 Gbps & full duplex(copper) R - Learning Legends for port priority: + - Forwarding 0 - priority 0 (lowest) M - Mirror Port 1 - priority 1 2 - priority 2 Legends for Enable/Disable State: 3 - priority 3

- - Disabled 4 - priority 4 * - Enabled 5 - priority 5 6 - priority 6 Legends for Auto-Nego Advertisement: 7 - priority 7 (highest) A - 100Base-TX full duplex mode Legends for Auto-Negotiation: B - 100Base-TX half duplex mode * - Enabled C - 10Base-T full duplex mode C - Disabled, Copper only D - 10Base-T half duplex mode F - Disabled, Fiber only

Press any key to continue...

3.5.1 Enabling or Disabling a Port

The enabling or disabling of a port is a manual operation that can be used to isolate a network device that might be causing problems on the network, or to prevent unauthorized use of a port or station.

To enable or disable a port, use the following procedure:

1. Access the Basic Port Configuration Menu by typing p in the Configuration Menu.

2. To select the port to enable or disable, type s, n, or p in the Basic Port Configuration Menu.

3. To toggle the port’s connection to either enabled or disabled status, then type t.

The port’s status is changed immediately, and it is reflected in the Port Configuration Menu’s Port Status indication and the Operating Status symbol for the port.

Important! Be careful not to disable the port to which your console/computer is connected. This will disconnect the computer from the switch and prevent further configuration of the switch. Likewise, be cautious about disabling uplink ports on the switch.

3.6 Advanced Port Configuration

The Advanced Port Configuration Menu allows the user to enable or disable 802.3x flow control, enable or disable Traffic Class of Service, set the default priority of a port, and set the maximum packet length.

To access the Advanced Port Configuration Menu, type v in the Port Configuration Menu. The Advanced Port Configuration Menu appears, as shown below.

IntraCore 35160-T Advanced Port Configuration Menu Port: [01] Port Name: <none> 1 8 9 16 ======== ======== Operating Status: -------- -++---+Flow Ctrl: -------- -------Class Of Service: ******** ******** Priority: 00000000 00000000

Flow Control: Disabled IEEE 802.1p Traffic Class Of Service: Enabled Port Default Priority: 0 Port Max Pkt Length: 1522

<Cmd> <Description> h Help for Legends f Toggle Flow Control Enable/Disable c Toggle Traffic Class Of Service (COS) Enable/Disable i Set Port Default Priority l Set Port Max Packet Length q Return to previous menu

root> S)elect port N)ext port P)rev port

The following subsections explain the configuration options in the Advanced Port Configuration Menu.

3.6.1 Enabling or Disabling 802.3x Flow Control

Use the following procedure to control traffic and avoid congestion, such as during a shortage of buffer resources for the port. Flow control is accomplished by means of standard PAUSE control frames for each port, independent of all others. Before enabling the flow control for a port, that port must be configured to operate in Full Duplex mode.

If the user enables flow control on a port, and that port runs short of buffer resources, the port will transmit PAUSE frames. When it receives them, the link partner obeys these PAUSE frames. When the low-resource situation is relieved, the port sends out PAUSE frames with zero time values. This ends the pause state that was imposed on the end-station.

To enable flow control, take the following steps:

1. Access the Port Configuration Menu by typing p in the Configuration Menu.

2. Type v in the Basic Port Configuration Menu to open the Advanced Port Configuration Menu.

3. To select the port to enable or to disable the flow control, type s, n, or p.

4. To toggle flow control for the selected port, type f.

In the Advanced Port Configuration Menu, the Flow Control symbol for the selected port reflects its change in state, as does the 802.3x Flow Control setting.

Important! When using this method of flow control, the link partner must be configured to recognize PAUSE frames.

3.6.2 Setting Port Class of Service

To set a port’s Class of Service, take the following steps:

1. Access the Port Configuration Menu by typing p in the Configuration Menu.

2. Type v to access the Advanced Port Configuration Menu.

3. To select the port to enable or to disable Class of Service, type s, n, or p.

4. To toggle traffic Class of Service for the selected port, type c.

In the Advanced Port Configuration Menu, the Traffic Class of Service symbol for the selected port reflects its change in state.

3.6.3 Setting Port Default Priority

This priority setting determines the order in which the port forwards packets. Each port is associated with a traffic class: zero (0) is the lowest, and the default priority level. Seven (7) is the highest priority level. Use the following procedure to set the priority for a port:

1. Access the Port Configuration Menu by typing p in the Configuration Menu.

2. Type v to access the Advanced Port Configuration Menu.

3. Use s, n, or p to select the port to set the default priority.

4. Type i to set the priority for the selected port.

5. Enter the priority, from 0 to 7, and press Enter.

The new default priority is shown on the Advanced Port Configuration Menu.

3.6.4 Setting Port Maximum Packet Length

The maximum packet length determines how large data packets can be in order to be sent to or received by a port. This allows the user to:

1. Access the Port Configuration Menu by typing p in the Configuration Menu.

2. Type v to access the Advanced Port Configuration Menu.

3. Use s, n, or p to select the port on which to set the packet length.

4. Type l to set the maximum packet length.

5. Enter the value and press Enter.

The new maximum packet length is shown on the Advanced Port Configuration Menu.

3.6.5 Global Port Configuration

The Global Port Configuration Menu allows the user to simultaneously change the configuration information for all ports.

To change the port configuration for all ports, use the following procedure:

1. From the Configuration Menu, type p to access the Port Configuration Menu.

2. From the Basic Port Configuration Menu, type g. The Global Port Configuration Menu appears, as shown below.

IntraCore 35160-T Global Port Configuration Menu

1 8 9 16 ======== ======== Operating Status: -------- -++---+Auto Negotiation: ******** ******** Speed/Duplex: GGGGGGGG GGFGGGHG Flow Ctrl: -------- -------Class Of Service: ******** ******** Priority: 00000000 00000000

<Cmd> <Description> t Select Global Port Status Enable/Disable a Select Global Auto-Negotiation Enable/Disable l Select Global 10/100/1000 Mbps Link Speed d Select Global Half/Full Duplex f Toggle Global Flow Control Enable/Disable c Toggle Global Class Of Service (COS) Enable/Disable i Set Global Port Default Priority m Set MAX Packet Length q Return to previous menu

root>

3. Type the corresponding command letter to configure the desired feature(s). The change is reflected immediately in the Global Port Configuration Menu.

3.7 Unicast Forwarding Database Configuration

The Unicast Forwarding Database Configuration Menu allows the user to view and search for addresses in the MAC (Media Access Control) Forwarding Table on the switch. It also provides options for displaying MAC addresses and IP/MAC binding by individual port or by VLAN.

The MAC Forwarding Table is a table of node addresses that the switch automatically builds by “learning.” It performs this task by monitoring the packets that pass through the switch, checking the source and destination addresses, and then recording the source address information in the table.

The switch uses the information in this table to decide whether a frame should be forwarded to a particular destination port or “flooded” to all ports other than to the received port. Each entry consists of three parts: the MAC address of the device, the port number on which it was received, and the VLAN number.

Note: The MAC address table can hold a maximum of 8,192 entries.

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