Asante Technologies 5212 User Manual
IntraSwitch
™
5212
User’s Manual
Asanté Technologies, Inc.
821 Fox Lane
San Jose, CA 95131
www.asante.com
1.800.662.9686
February 1998
Part Number: 06-00381-00 Rev. A
Copyright 1998 by Asanté Technologies, Inc.
All rights reserved. No part of this manual, or any associated artwork, software, product,
design or design concept, may be copied, reproduced or stored, in whole or in part, in any
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Printed in the United States of America.
Trademarks
Asanté and IntraSwitch are trademarks of Asanté Technologies. All other pr oduct names are
trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies.
FCC Information
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital
device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy,
and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area
is likely to cause harmful interference, in which case you must correct the interference at
your own expense.
Product Warranty
This IntraSwitch 5212 has a three-year warranty which applies to the original purchaser of
the product. Asanté Technologies warrants that this product will be free from defects in
title, materials, and manufacturing workmanship during the warranty period. If the
IntraSwitch is found to be defective, then, as your sole remedy and as the manufacturer’s
only responsibility, Asanté Technologies will repair or replace the product provided that (1)
you call Asanté Technologies for a Returned Merc handise Authorization (RMA) number, that
(2) you clearly write the RMA number on the outside of the package, and that (3) you
return it, postage prepaid, during the warranty period. This warranty is exclusive and is limited to the IntraSwitch 5212. This warranty shall not apply to IntraSwitch products that
have been subject to abuse, misuse, abnormal electrical or environmental conditions, or
any condition other than what can be considered normal use.
Note: The warranty card must be filed with Asanté Technologies within 30 days after the
date of purchase.
Warranty Disclaimers
Asanté Technologies makes no other warranties, express, implied, or otherwise, regarding
the IntraSwitch 5212, and specifically disclaims any warranty for merchantability or fitness
for a particular purpose.
The exclusion of implied warranties is not permitted in some states and exclusions specified herein may not apply to you. This warranty provides you with specific legal rights.
There may be other rights you have which vary from state to state.
Limitation of Liability
The liability of Asanté Technologies arising from this warranty and sale shall be limited to a
refund of the purchase price. In no event shall Asanté Technologies be liable for costs of
procurement or substitute products or services, or for any lost profits, or for any consequential, incidental, direct damages, however caused and on any theory of liability, arising
form this warranty and sale. These limitations shall apply notwithstanding any failure of
essential purpose of any limited remedy.
Table of Contents
About This Manual ................................................vii
About This Manual........................................................................ viii
Chapter Contents................................................................... viii
Document Conventions.......................................................... ix
Audience.................................................................................. x
Introduction ........................................................ 1-1
IntraSwitch 5212............................................................................1-2
IntraSwitch Components....................................................... 1-3
10/100TX Port................................................................. 1-3
10Base-T Ports................................................................. 1-3
Management Connections............................................... 1-3
Asanté MII Expansion Slot............................................... 1-3
Redundant Power Supply Connector.............................. 1-3
Power Switch.................................................................. 1-3
Power Supply Connector................................................ 1-3
Configuration/ Management.................................................. 1-4
Console/Telnet Management .......................................... 1-4
Web Browser Management............................................. 1-4
SNMP-Based Management ............................................... 1-4
Switching Capacity ................................................................ 1-5
Features.................................................................................. 1-6
Package Contents................................................................... 1-7
Tools and Materials ................................................................ 1-8
Pin Assignments..................................................................... 1-9
Factory Defaults................................................................... 1-10
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Installation ......................................................... 2-1
Installing the IntraSwitch.............................................................. 2-2
Installation Guidelines............................................................ 2-2
Power Requirements....................................................... 2-2
Environmental Requirements.......................................... 2-2
Cooling and Airflow........................................................ 2-2
Installation Overview............................................................. 2-3
Rack Mounting/Desktop Placement ...................................... 2-4
Equipment Rack Installation ........................................... 2-4
Free-Standing Installation................................................ 2-5
Installing an Asanté MII Module............................................. 2-6
Connecting Power................................................................. 2-8
Connecting to the Network................................................... 2-9
10Base-T Ports................................................................. 2-9
10/100TX Port................................................................. 2-9
Asanté MII Ports........................................................... 2-10
10/100TX Module ......................................................... 2-10
100Base-FX Module....................................................... 2-10
10Base-FL Module.......................................................... 2-10
Cabling Scenarios Diagram........................................... 2-11
Setting up for Management.................................................. 2-12
BootP Configuration...................................................... 2-12
Console Configuration .................................................. 2-13
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LED Indicators ..................................................... 3-1
LED Indicators............................................................................... 3-2
Port LEDs................................................................................ 3-3
Power LED ............................................................................. 3-4
Diagnostic LEDs ..................................................................... 3-4
Setting Up For Management ............................... 4-1
IntraSwitch Management.............................................................. 4-2
Overview................................................................................ 4-2
Management Scenarios.................................................... 4-3
Out-of-Band Management....................................................... 4-4
In-Band Management.............................................................. 4-6
Console Management .......................................... 5-1
Console Management.................................................................... 5-2
Overview................................................................................ 5-2
Configuration and Management Tasks................................... 5-3
Local Management Interface.................................................. 5-5
Main Menu....................................................................... 5-5
Accessing a Submenu...................................................... 5-5
Exiting a Submenu .......................................................... 5-5
General Information Menu..................................................... 5-6
Accessing the General Information Menu....................... 5-6
Configuration Menu............................................................... 5-7
Logging into the Configuration Menu............................. 5-7
Configuring System Administration Information .......... 5-10
Current Settings...................................................... 5-10
Changing System Administration Information ....... 5-11
Configuring TCP/IP Parameters .................................... 5-12
Current Settings...................................................... 5-12
Changing TCP/IP Information................................ 5-13
Configuring Bootstrap Parameters................................ 5-14
Current Settings...................................................... 5-14
Performing a Software Upgrade............................. 5-16
Configuring SNMP Parameters...................................... 5-17
Current Settings...................................................... 5-17
Changing Community Strings................................. 5-19
Enabling Traps........................................................ 5-19
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Adding a Trap Receiver Entry................................. 5-20
Deleting a Trap Receiver Entry............................... 5-20
Configuring Port Parameters......................................... 5-21
Current Settings...................................................... 5-22
Enabling/Disabling a Port....................................... 5-24
Configuring Full Duplex......................................... 5-24
Configuring RMON Parameters..................................... 5-26
Configuring MAC Forwarding Table Parameters........... 5-26
Current Settings...................................................... 5-27
Finding an Entry in the MAC Forwarding Table..... 5-27
Setting the Age Out Timer...................................... 5-28
Configuring Spanning Tree Parameters......................... 5-29
Current Settings...................................................... 5-29
Enabling/Disabling Spanning Tree on ALL Ports.... 5-31
Enabling/Disabling Spanning Tree on a Single Port 5-31
Setting Telnet Idle Time Out......................................... 5-33
Setting Console Password............................................. 5-34
Resetting EEPROM to Default........................................ 5-35
Resetting the IntraSwitch 5212..................................... 5-36
Statistics Menu ..................................................................... 5-37
Accessing the Statistics Menu........................................ 5-37
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Status Monitoring and Statistics ........................ 6-1
Monitoring the IntraSwitch 5212.................................................. 6-2
Viewing the Current Operating Information......................... 6-2
Viewing Statistics................................................................... 6-5
Selecting a Port......................................................... 6-6
Monitoring Counters................................................ 6-6
Resetting Statistics.................................................... 6-6
Stopping Statistics .................................................... 6-7
Exiting the Statistics Menu....................................... 6-7
Counter Descriptions ............................................... 6-7
Advanced Management ....................................... 7-1
Advanced Management................................................................. 7-2
RMON Overview.................................................................... 7-2
Benefits of RMON .................................................................. 7-2
Configuring RMON Parameters.............................................. 7-3
RMON History Group............................................... 7-4
RMON Alarm Group................................................. 7-9
RMON Event Group ............................................... 7-15
Troubleshooting.................................................. A-1
LED Indicators....................................................................... A-1
Supported MIBs................................................... B-1
RMON (RFC 1757)................................................................. B-1
Statistics........................................................................... B-1
History Group.................................................................. B-2
Alarm Group.................................................................... B-2
Event Group.................................................................... B-3
MIB II (RFC 1213).................................................................. B-3
System Group.................................................................. B-3
Interface Group............................................................... B-3
Address Trans Group....................................................... B-4
IP Group.......................................................................... B-4
IP Address Table.............................................................. B-4
IP Routing Table.............................................................. B-4
IP Address Translation Table........................................... B-4
ICMP Group .................................................................... B-4
TCP Group ...................................................................... B-5
TCP Connection Table.................................................... B-5
UDP Group...................................................................... B-5
UDP Listener Table.......................................................... B-5
SNMP Group.................................................................... B-5
Bridge MIB (1493).................................................................. B-6
Base Port.......................................................................... B-6
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Technical Specifications..................................... C-1
Network Management Platforms Supported.................. C-1
LEDs................................................................................ C-1
Connectors..................................................................... C-1
Spanning Tree Support................................................... C-1
MAC Address Table Size................................................. C-1
Dimensions..................................................................... C-1
Weight............................................................................ C-2
Power Specifications...................................................... C-2
Environmental Specifications......................................... C-2
Standards Compliance.................................................... C-2
Mounting Options.......................................................... C-2
Redundant Power Supply............................................... C-2
Management Menu Tree...................................... D-1
Technical Support............................................... E-1
Index ............................................................ Index -1
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About This Manual
This section provides an overview of the IntraSwitch 5212
User’s Manual. It describes the manual’s chapters, document
conventions, and intended audience.
This chapter contains the following sections:
❏
Chapter contents — page viii
❏
Document conventions — page ix
❏
Audience — page x
About This Manual
About This Manual
Chapter
Contents
This manual is divided into the following chapters and
appendices.
Chapter/Appendix Description
1
Introduction Describes the IntraSwitch 5212, its
package contents, features, switching
capacity, and management options.
2
Installation Describes the steps required to install
the IntraSwitch 5212, connect it to the
network, and configure it for
management.
3
LED Indicators Describes how to monitor the
IntraSwitch 5212’s front panel LEDs.
Management Describes the different management
4
Console Management Describes how to manage the
5
options available with the IntraSwitch
5212 and how to connect to the
IntraSwitch 5212 using those options.
IntraSwitch 5212 using the Console or
Telnet Local Management Interface.
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6
Status and Statistics Describes how to view the IntraSwitch
5212’s current operating information
and statistics.
7
Advanced
Management
Describes how to use RMON to
manage the IntraSwitch 5212.
Document Conventions
Document
Conventions
Chapter/Appendix
Appendix A, “
Troubleshooting”
Appendix B, “Supported
MIBs”
Appendix C, “Technical
Specifications”
Appendix D, “Console
Management Menu”
Description
Provides a list of troubleshooting tips
for isolating problems with the
IntraSwitch 5212 or the network.
Describes the MIBs supported by the
IntraSwitch 5212.
Provides a list of the IntraSwitch 5212’s
technical specifications.
Provides a one-page map of the
IntraSwitch 5212’s Local Management
Interface.
This manual uses the following conventions to convey
instructions and information:
❏
Commands and key words are in
∆
Note:
Noteworthy information, which contains
boldface
font.
helpful suggestions or references to other sections in the manual, is in this format.
▲
Important!
Significant information that calls
attention to important features or instructions
is in this format.
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About This Manual
Audience
This manual uses terms and concepts associated with Ethernet
networking and switches.
It is recommended that the user of this manual be familiar with
the basics of local area networks and Ethernet switches.
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1
Introduction
This chapter is an introduction to the IntraSwitch 5212.
It provides an overview of the IntraSwitch 5212 and describes
its features, management and configuration capabilities,
switching capacity, and factory default settings.
This chapter contains the following sections:
IntraSwitch 5212 — page 1-2
❏
IntraSwitch Components — page 1-3
❏
Configuration/Management —
❏
page 1-4
Switching Capacity — page 1-5
❏
Features — page 1-6
❏
Package Contents — page 1-7
❏
Tools and Materials — page 1-8
❏
Factory Defaults — page 1-10
❏
Introduction
t
IntraSwitch 5212
The Asanté IntraSwitch 5212 is a high-perf ormance, manageable
Ethernet switch that offers 12 10Base-T ports, one 10/100TX
port, and one optional Asanté Media Independent Interface
(Asanté MII) expansion slot.
The Asanté MII expansion slot allows for the addition of 10/
100TX, 100Base-FX, or 10Base-FL connections. See page 2-6 for
more details.
1 Fixed 10/100TX Port
Max Util
FDP / COL
Data
Link
10/100 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 MII
IntraSwitch 5212
Pwr100 Mbps
10/100
Comprehensive LEDs
Figure 1-1 IntraSwitch 5212 front panel
Redundant Power Supply
MII (Port 14)
Asanté Media Independent Interface (Asanté MII)
Expansion Slot
Figure 1-2 IntraSwitch 5212 back panel
12 Fixed 10Base-T Ports
7 8 9 10 11 12123456
Connector
Redundant Power Supply
RS-232
Console
Power Connector
Managemen
Connection
Power
Switch
Page 1-2
IntraSwitch Components
IntraSwitch
Components
10/100TX Port
The auto-negotiating 10/100TX port allows for the connection
of a 10Base-T or a 100Base-T (Fast Ethernet) device. See
"10/100TX Port" on page 2-9 for more information.
10Base-T Ports
The 12 fixed 10Base-T ports allow for the connection of 10BaseT Ethernet devices. See "10Base-T Ports" on page 2-9 for more
information.
Management Connections
The Console port can be used for out-of-band management of
the IntraSwitch. See "Out-of-Band Management" on page 4-4 for
information.
Asanté MII Expansion Slot
The Asanté Media Independent Interface (Asanté MII)
expansion slot allows for the addition of various access
modules, including: 10/100TX, 100Base-FX, or 10Base-FL. See
"Asanté MII Ports" on page 2-10 for more information.
Redundant Power Supply Connector
The redundant power connection can be used to connect to an
Asanté external RPSU 6000 redundant power supply (sold
separately). The RPSU 6000 provides the IntraSwitch with
power in the event that the switch’s main power connection
fails. Refer to the RPSU 6000’s Installation Guide for more
information or to Appendix C in this manual for part number
information.
Power Switch
The power switch turns the IntraSwitch 5212 on or off. See
"Connecting Power" on page 2-8 for instructions on powering
on the IntraSwitch.
Power Supply Connector
The 110/220-volt power supply connector provides the
IntraSwitch 5212’s power connection. See Appendix C,
"Technical Specifications" for more information.
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Introduction
Configuration/
Management
The IntraSwitch 5212 can be managed through standard out-ofband sessions through the Console port, via in-band Telnet
sessions, via a supported World Wide Web browser, or via any
SNMP-based management software program (such as
IntraSpection™).
Console/Telnet Management
The SNMP (Simple Network Management Protocol) is used to
manage the IntraSwitch 5212. The SNMP agent supports
database objects that are defined in the following Management
Information Bases (MIBs):
MIB II (RFC 1213)
❏
Bridge MIB (RFC 1493)
❏
❏ RMON, 4 groups (RFC 1757)
The SNMP agent can be accessed via out-of-band Console
connections or through in-band Telnet sessions. See Chapter 4,
"Setting Up For Management" for information on connecting via
one of these two methods.
See Appendix B, "Supported MIBs" for more information on the
MIBs supported by the IntraSwitch.
Web Browser Management
The IntraSwitch 5212 has a built-in HTTP (Hypertext Transfer
Protocol Server) which allows it to be managed via any
supported World Wide Web browser.
See the Web Management Server Reference Guide for
information on accessing and managing the IntraSwitch 5212
with a Web browser.
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SNMP-Based Management
IntraSpection Web-based network management software, along
with any other SNMP-based network management application,
can be used to manage the IntraSwitch 5212. See "In-Band
Management" on page 4-6 for more information.
Switching Capacity
Switching
Capacity
Each 10Base-T port forwards Ethernet minimum-sized 64-byte
packets at the maximum attainable rate of 14,880 packets per
second (pps). The 10/100 port can forward 64-byte packets at
148,000pps.
The IntraSwitch 5212 fully supports the 802.1d transparent
Ethernet bridging standard. IEEE 802.1d compliance provides
automatic address learning, packet filtering, and the Spanning
Tree Protocol.
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Introduction
Features The IntraSwitch 5212 has the following features:
❏ 12 10Base-T switched ports with RJ-45 connectors
❏ One fixed 10/100TX port with an RJ-45 connector
(supports NWay™ auto-negotiation)
❏ One Asanté MII expansion slot for adding an optional
10/100TX, 100Base-FX, or 10Base-FL uplink port
❏ Telnet (in-band) and Console (out-of-band) manage-
ment
❏ HTTP server (provides SNMP management via any
supported World Wide Web browser; see the Web
Management Server Reference Guide for information)
❏ Support of up to 1024 MAC addresses
❏ Auto-negotiation on 10/100 port and 10/100 Asanté
MII expansion port
❏ Full duplex support on all ports
❏ BootP support (Asanté View BootP Server only)
❏ TFTP support for software upgrades
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❏ RMON support (4 groups)
❏ MIB II, Bridge MIB support
❏ 802.1d Spanning Tree support
❏ Advanced diagnostic LEDs
Package Contents
Package
Contents
The IntraSwitch 5212 is shipped with the following items:
❏ (1) IntraSwitch 5212 Ethernet switch
❏ (2) rack-mounting brackets
❏ (12) standard Phillips screws for attaching the rack-
mounting brackets to the IntraSwitch 5212 and
mounting it to an equipment rack
❏ (1) power cord
❏ (1) User’s Manual (this book)
❏ (1) Quick Installation Guide
▲ Important! If you are missing any of the above
items, contact the dealer from whom you purchased
your IntraSwitch.
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Introduction
Tools and
Materials
Some tools and materials that are not supplied with the
IntraSwitch 5212 are needed to connect the switch to an
Ethernet network.
The table below lists the tools and materials required for
connecting devices to the switch’ s ports, for installing an Asanté
MII module, and for rack-mounting the switch.
∆ Note: For specific instructions on connecting net-
work devices to the IntraSwitch 5212, see "Connecting to the Network" on page 2-9.
Table 1-1 Tools and Materials Required
Action Tool/Material Required
Connecting 10BaseT ports or 10/100 port
Connecting 100BaseFX port (optional MII
expansion module)
Connecting 10BaseFL port
Standard Category 3, 4 or 5 UTP straight-
through cable with RJ-45 connectors.
Standard Category 5 UTP cross-over cable
with RJ-45 connectors.
Dual 62.5/125 micron graded-index
multimode fiber optic cable fitted with an SC
connector.
Dual 62.5/125 micron graded-index
multimode fiber optic cable fitted with a dual
ST connector.
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Connecting to the
Console port
Removing Asanté MII
expansion module’s
cover
Rack-mounting the
IntraSwitch 5212
Straight-through RS-232 cable with 9-pin
male D-subminiature connector.
Small Phillips screwdriver.
Phillips screwdriver (#2) for mounting the
two rack brackets on the unit.
Pin Assignments
Pin
Assignments
The following diagrams, based on the IEEE 568B standards, can
be used to assist in connecting the IntraSwitch 5212 to an
Ethernet network.
White/Orange 1
Orange 2
White/Green 3
White/Blue 4
Blue 5
Green 6
White/Brown 7
Brown 8
Figure 1-2 Category 5 UTP Crossover Pin assignment: Switch to
Hub or another Switch
White/Orange 1
Orange 2
White/Green 3
White/Blue 4
Blue 5
Green 6
White/Brown 7
Brown 8
1 White/Green
2 Green
3 White/Orange
4 White/Blue
5 Blue
6 Orange
7 White/Brown
8 Brown
Figure 1-3 Category 5 UTP Pin assignment: Switch to Workstation
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Introduction
Factory
Defaults
The IntraSwitch 5212 is shipped with the following
configuration default settings:
Table 1-2 Factory Default Configurations
Configuration Default Setting
IP address 0.0.0.0
Important! The first IP address that is
assigned to the IntraSwitch becomes the new
factory default setting.
Subnet Mask 0.0.0.0
Important! The first subnet mask that is
assigned to the IntraSwitch becomes the new
factory default setting.
Default Gateway 0.0.0.0
Important! The first default gateway
address that is assigned to the IntraSwitch
becomes the new factory default setting.
Switching Mode Store-and-forward
10Base-T Ports Half duplex
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10/100TX Port and
Asanté MII
Expansion Port
Spanning Tree Enabled on ALL ports
Auto-negotiation
▲ Important! When the IntraSwitch 5212 is
reset (powered off and then on), all settings are
returned to the factory defaults listed above
except for the IP Address, Subnet Mask, and
Default Gateway; these items revert to the first
addresses assigned to them.
2
Installation
This chapter explains how to power on the IntraSwitch 5212,
install it in an equipment rack, and connect it to your network.
It also explains how to install an Asanté MII expansion module
and prepare the IntraSwitch 5212 for management capabilities.
This chapter contains the following sections:
❏ Installation Guidelines — page 2-2
❏ Installation Overview — page 2-3
❏ Rack Mounting/Desktop Placement —
page 2-4
❏ Installing an Asanté MII Module —
page 2-6
❏ Connecting Power — page 2-8
❏ Connecting to the Network —
page 2-9
❏ Setting up for Management —
page 2-12
Installation
Installing the IntraSwitch
Installation
Guidelines
Before installing the IntraSwitch 5212, carefully review the
following guidelines.
Power Requirements
The source electrical outlet should be installed near the
IntraSwitch 5212, be easily accessible, and be properly
grounded.
Make sure the power source adheres to the following
guidelines:
❏ Voltage range: 100 to 240 VAC
❏ Frequency range: 60/50 Hz
❏ Maximum current: 1.6 A
Environmental Requirements
The IntraSwitch 5212 must be installed in a clean, dry, dust-free
area with adequate air circulation to maintain the following
environmental limits:
❏ Temperature: 0° to 45° C
❏ Relative Humidity: 5% to 85% non-condensing
Avoid direct sunlight, heat sources, or areas with high levels of
electro-magnetic interference.
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Cooling and Airflow
The IntraSwitch 5212 has two internal fans that cool the
interior by drawing air through vents on the sides and forcing
heated air out through holes in the rear.
▲ Important! Do not restrict air flow by covering
or obstructing air vents on the sides of the case.
Installation Overview
Installation
Overview
The table below describes the steps needed to install the
IntraSwitch 5212. The steps that are optional are labeled
“optional”; the steps that are required are labeled “required.”
The sections that follow explain each step in detail.
To install the IntraSwitch 5212:
Table 2-1 Installation Overview
Step Action
1 (required) Open the box and check the contents.
See “"Package Contents" on page 1-7 for a
complete list of the items included with your
IntraSwitch 5212.
2 (required)
3 (optional)
4 (required)
Install the IntraSwitch 5212 in an equipment rack
or prepare it for desktop placement.
See "Rack Mounting/Desktop Placement" on page
2-4.
Install an Asanté MII expansion module. See
"Installing an Asanté MII Module" on page 2-6.
Plug in and check the power connection.
See "Connecting Power" on page 2-8.
5 (required)
6 (optional)
Connect the IntraSwitch 5212 to the network.
See "Connecting to the Network" on page 2-9.
Configure the IntraSwitch 5212 for management
capabilities.
See "Setting up for Management" on page 2-12.
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Installation
Rack
Mounting/
Desktop
Placement
Equipment Rack
Installation
The IntraSwitch 5212 can be installed in most standard 19-inch
equipment racks. It can also be placed on a horizontal surface
with support capabilities of 11 pounds (5 kilograms).
To install the IntraSwitch 5212 in an equipment rack:
▲ Important! Disconnect all cables from the
IntraSwitch 5212 before continuing.
Place the IntraSwitch 5212 on a stable, flat sur-
1
face.
Locate a rack-mounting bracket (supplied) and
2
place it over the mounting holes on one side of
the unit, as shown in Figure 2-1.
IntraSwitch 5212
100 Mbps
Max Util
FDP
Data
Link
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11
Figure 2-1 Mounting rack bracket on the IntraSwitch 5212
Pwr
12 MII
10/100
7 8 9 10 11 121 2 3 4 5 6
RS-232
Console
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Insert the four screws (supplied) into the holes
3
and tighten with a Phillips screwdriver.
Repeat the two previous steps for the unit’s
4
other side.
Place the IntraSwitch 5212 in an equipment
5
rack.
▲ Important! Make sure the IntraSwitch
5212 is supported until all four mounting
screws for each bracket are installed.
Secure with mounting screws.
6
The IntraSwitch 5212 is now installed in the rack.
Rack Mounting/Desktop Placement
Free-Standing
Installation
The IntraSwitch 5212 has four rubber feet applied to the
bottom of its chassis that enable desktop/free-standing
installation of the unit.
For desktop/free-standing installation:
❏ Place the IntraSwitch 5212 on a horizontal sur-
face with a minimum area of 17.1” x 14.5” and
support capabilities of 11 pounds.
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Installation
Installing an
Asanté MII
Module
The IntraSwitch 5212 has one Asanté Media Independent Interface (Asanté MII) expansion slot which allows for the addition
of various types of media access modules, including:
❏ 10/100Base-TX
❏ 100Base-FX
❏ 10Base-FL (with ST connector)
The Asanté MII module is sold separately and complies with
IEEE 802.3 and 802.3u (10/100Base-T and 100Base-FX) specifications.
To install an Asanté MII module:
▲ Important! The Asanté MII module is not hot-
swappable; you should not install and/or
remove a module without turning the
IntraSwitch 5212’s power off.
Unscrew the metal cover from the front of the
1
Asanté MII expansion slot (located on the
IntraSwitch 5212’s back panel) using a small
Phillips screwdriver. See Figure 2-2.
IntraSwitch 5212 back panel
MII (Port 14)
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Remove metal cover
Figure 2-2 Asanté MII expansion slot
Align the bottom of the Asanté MII expansion
2
module with the rails on the inside of the expansion slot.
Installing an Asanté MII Module
Slide the Asanté MII module into the expansion
3
slot until it stops, then push the module in until
it seats with the connector. See Figure 2-3.
MII (Port 14)
Figure 2-3 Installing an Asanté MII expansion module
Screw the module into place by tightening the
4
thumbscrew on the module’s cover.
MII (Port 14)
Figure 2-4 Securing an Asanté MII expansion module
Connect the installed Asanté MII expansion
5
module to your network, following the cable
guidelines in "Asanté MII Ports" on page 2-10.
For more information on Asanté MII expansion
modules, refer to the Asanté MII Expansion Modules Installation Guide included with your module.
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Installation
Connecting
Power
To connect power to the IntraSwitch 5212:
Plug one end of the supplied power cord into
1
the power connector on the back of the
IntraSwitch 5212.
MII (Port 14)
Redundant Power Supply
Power Cord
Power Switch
Figure 2-5 Connecting the power cord to the IntraSwitch 5212
Plug the other end of the power cord into a
2
grounded AC outlet.
∆ Note: For more information about power
and environmental requirements, see
Appendix C, “Technical Specifications.”
Turn the power switch to the “on” position.
3
Make sure the IntraSwitch 5212’s front panel
LEDs blink and the POWER LED lights and
remains on.
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▲ Important! If the power does not come
on, refer to Appendix A, “Troubleshooting.”
Turn the IntraSwitch 5212’s power off.
4
The IntraSwitch 5212 is ready to be connected
to the network.
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