Asante Technologies 5324 User Manual

IntraSwitch

User’s Manual

Asanté Technologies, Inc.

™

5324

821 Fox Lane

San Jose, CA 95131

www.asante.com

1.800.662.9686

July 1997

Part Number: 06-00316-01 Rev. A

Copyright 1997 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
form or by any means mechanical, electronic, optical, photocopying, recording or other­wise, including translation to another language or format, without the express written con­sent of Asanté Technologies, Inc.

Printed in the United States of America.

Trademarks

Asanté and IntraSwitch are trademarks of Asanté Technologies, Inc. All other product
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 5324 has a three-year warranty which applies to the original purchaser of
the product. Asanté Technologies, Inc. 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, Inc. will repair or replace the product provided
that (1) you call Asanté Technologies, Inc. for a Returned Merchandise 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 5324. 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, Inc. within 30 days after
the date of purchase.

Warranty Disclaimers

Asanté Technologies, Inc. makes no other warranties, express, implied, or otherwise,
regarding the IntraSwitch 5324, 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, Inc. arising from this warranty and sale shall be limited
to a refund of the purchase price. In no event shall Asanté Technologies, Inc. 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

List of Figures........................................................................ix

List of Tables..........................................................................xi

Preface .................................................................................xiii

Asking for Assistance....................................................................xiv

Contacting Technical Support................................................xiv

Manual Contents.............................................................................xv

Document Conventions.................................................................xvi

Audience........................................................................................xvi

Introduction ....................................................................... 1-1

IntraSwitch 5324............................................................................1-2

IntraSwitch Components........................................................1-3

10/100TX Port..................................................................1-3

10Base-T Ports..................................................................1-3

Management Connections................................................1-3

MII Expansion Slots..........................................................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

SNMP-Based Management................................................1-4

Web Browser Management..............................................1-4

Switching Capacity .................................................................1-5

Features...................................................................................1-6

Package Contents....................................................................1-7

Tools and Materials .................................................................1-8

Factory Defaults......................................................................1-9

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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

Connecting Power..................................................................2-4

Rack Mounting/Desktop Placement .......................................2-5

Equipment Rack Installation ............................................2-5

Free-Standing Installation.................................................2-6

Connecting to the Network....................................................2-7

10Base-T Ports..................................................................2-7

10/100TX Port..................................................................2-7

MII Ports...........................................................................2-8

10/100TX Module......................................................2-8

100Base-FX Module...................................................2-8

10Base-FL Module......................................................2-8

Cabling Scenarios Diagram..............................................2-9

Setting up for Management...................................................2-10

BootP Configuration.......................................................2-10

Console Configuration ...................................................2-11

Installing MII Modules...........................................................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

Management Tasks..................................................................5-3

Local Management Interface...................................................5-4

Main Menu........................................................................5-4

Accessing a Submenu.......................................................5-4

Exiting a Submenu ...........................................................5-4

General Information Menu......................................................5-5

Configuration Menu................................................................5-6

Logging into the Configuration Menu..............................5-6

Configure System Administration Information.................5-9

Changing System Administration Information ........5-10

Configure TCP/IP Parameters ........................................5-11

Changing TCP/IP Information.................................5-12

Configure Bootstrap Parameters ....................................5-13

Performing a Software Upgrade..............................5-15

Configure SNMP Parameters..........................................5-16

Changing Community Strings..................................5-17

Enabling Traps.........................................................5-18

Adding a Trap Receiver Entry..................................5-18

Deleting a Trap Receiver Entry................................5-19

Configure Port Parameters.............................................5-20

Enabling/Disabling a Port........................................5-22

Configuring Full Duplex..........................................5-22

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Configuring Auto-Negotiation.................................5-23

Configure RMON Parameters.........................................5-24

Configure MAC Forwarding Table Parameters...............5-25

Displaying the MAC Forwarding Table....................5-26

Finding an Entry in the MAC Forwarding Table......5-27

Setting the Age Out Timer.......................................5-27

Configure Spanning Tree Parameters.............................5-28

Enabling/Disabling Spanning Tree on ALL Ports.....5-30

Enabling/Disabling Spanning Tree on a Single Port 5-30

Set Telnet Idle Time Out................................................5-32

Set Console Password.....................................................5-33

Reset EEPROM to Default...............................................5-34

Resetting the IntraSwitch...............................................5-35

Statistics Menu ......................................................................5-36

Status Monitoring and Statistics ..................................... 6-1

Monitoring the IntraSwitch............................................................6-2

Viewing the Current Operating Information..........................6-2

Viewing Statistics....................................................................6-4

Selecting a Port..........................................................6-5

Monitoring Counters.................................................6-5

Resetting Statistics.....................................................6-6

Stopping Statistics .....................................................6-6

Exiting the Statistics Menu........................................6-6

Counter Descriptions................................................6-6

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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

Spanning Tree Configuration...........................................B-6

Bridge Filter Forwarding Table ........................................B-6

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

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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

Index.............................................................................. Index i

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List of Figures

Figure 1-1 IntraSwitch 5324 front panel........................................ 1-2

Figure 1-2 IntraSwitch 5324 back panel........................................ 1-2

Figure 2-1 Connecting the power cord to the IntraSwitch........... 2-4

Figure 2-2 Mounting rack bracket on the IntraSwitch .................. 2-5

Figure 2-3 Applying rubber feet to bottom of IntraSwitch chassis 2-6

Figure 2-4 IntraSwitch cabling scenarios....................................... 2-9

Figure 2-5 Connecting to the Console port................................. 2-11

Figure 2-6 IntraSwitch Local Management Interface Main Menu 2-12

Figure 2-7 MII expansion slots..................................................... 2-13

Figure 2-8 Installing an MII expansion module........................... 2-14

Figure 2-9 Securing an MII expansion module............................ 2-14

Figure 3-1 IntraSwitch LED panel.................................................. 3-2

Figure 4-1 IntraSwitch 5324 management options........................ 4-3

Figure 4-2 Connecting to the Console port................................... 4-4

Figure 5-1 Local Management Interface Main Menu...................... 5-4

Figure 5-2 General Information Menu........................................... 5-5

Figure 5-3 Configuration Menu...................................................... 5-6

Figure 5-3 System Administration Information Menu.................... 5-9

Figure 5-4 TCP/IP Parameter Menu............................................. 5-11

Figure 5-5 BootStrap Parameter Menu......................................... 5-13

Figure 5-6 SNMP Parameter Menu............................................... 5-16

Figure 5-7 Port Parameter Menu.................................................. 5-20

Figure 5-8 MAC Forwarding Table Parameters Menu.................. 5-25

Figure 5-8 MAC Forwarding Table............................................... 5-26

Figure 5-9 Spanning Tree Parameters Menu................................ 5-28

Figure 5-9 Spanning Tree Port Parameters Menu........................ 5-30

Figure 5-10 Set TelNet Idle Time Out command line.................... 5-32

Figure 5-11 Set Console Password command line......................... 5-33

Figure 5-12 Reset EEProm to Default command line..................... 5-34

Figure 6-1 General Information Menu........................................... 6-2

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Figure 6-2 Statistics screen (page one of two)............................................ 6-4

Figure 7-1 RMON Parameters Menu............................................................ 7-3

Figure 7-2 RMON History Group Menu ...................................................... 7-4

Figure 7-3 Add RMON History Control Group entry................................... 7-5

Figure 7-4 Display RMON History Control Group entry............................. 7-6

Figure 7-5 Display RMON History Statistic entry........................................ 7-7

Figure 7-6 RMON Alarm Group Menu......................................................... 7-9

Figure 7-7 Add RMON Alarm Group entry................................................ 7-10

Figure 7-8 Object ID entry ........................................................................ 7-11

Figure 7-9 Display RMON Alarm Group entry .......................................... 7-13

Figure 7-10 RMON Event Group Menu....................................................... 7-15

Figure 7-11 Add RMON Event Group entry................................................ 7-16

Figure 7-12 Display RMON Event Group entry........................................... 7-17

Figure 7-13 Display RMON Event Group entry log..................................... 7-18

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List of Tables

Tools and Materials Required ...............................................................1-8

Factory Default Configurations.............................................................1-9

Installation Overview............................................................................2-3

10Base-T Cable Guidelines....................................................................2-7

10/100TX Port Cable Guidelines..........................................................2-7

10/100TX MII Module Cable Guidelines..............................................2-8

100Base-FX MII Module Cable Guidelines............................................2-8

10Base-FL MII Module Cable Guidelines ..............................................2-8

Port LEDs..............................................................................................3-3

Management Options ...........................................................................4-2

Management Tasks................................................................................5-3

Configuration Menu Items....................................................................5-7

System Administration Information Settings ........................................5-9

TCP/IP Parameter Settings..................................................................5-11

Bootstrap Parameter Settings..............................................................5-14

SNMP Parameter Settings....................................................................5-17

Port Parameter Settings ......................................................................5-21

MAC Forwarding Table Parameter Menu Setting ...............................5-26

Spanning Tree Parameter Settings......................................................5-29

General Information Menu Parameters ................................................6-3

Statistics Counters Descriptions...........................................................6-6

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Preface

This section explains how to contact Asanté Technical Support.
It also provides an overview of the manual’s chapters,
document conventions, and intended audience.

This chapter contains the following sections:

❏ Contacting Technical Support — page xiv
❏ Chapter Contents — page xv
❏ Document Conventions — page xvi
❏ Audience — page xvi

Preface

Asking for Assistance

Contacting

Technical

Support

To contact Asanté Technical Support:

Telephone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Fax-Back: [phone]

Internet mail: [e-mail]
World Wide Web site: http://www.asante.com
Bulletin Board Service (BBS): [phone]
ARA BBS (guest log in): [phone]
AppleLink mail/BBS: ASANTE
FTP Archive: ftp.asante.com

Technical Support Hours
6:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Pacific Standard Time, Monday-Friday

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Manual Contents

Manual

Contents

This manual introduces the IntraSwitch 5324 Ethernet switch
and describes its installation, configuration, troubleshooting,
and available network management functions.

This manual is divided into the following chapters and
appendices:

Chapter/Appendix Description

1 Introduction Describes the IntraSwitch 5324, its package

contents, features, switching capacity,
management options, and factory defaults.

2 Installation Describes the steps required to install the

IntraSwitch, connect it to the network, and
configure it for management.

3 LED Indicators Describes how to monitor the IntraSwitch’s

front panel LEDs.

4 Setting Up For

Management

5 Console

Management

Describes the different management options
available with the IntraSwitch and how to
connect to the switch using those options.

Describes how to perform some basic
management functions using the
IntraSwitch’s Local Management Interface.

6 Status and

Statistics

7 Advanced

Management

Appendix A,
“Troubleshooting”

Describes how to view the IntraSwitch’s
current operating information and how to
view statistics on each port.

Describes how to use RMON to manage the
IntraSwitch.

Provides some troubleshooting tips for
isolating problems with the IntraSwitch or
the network via the front panel LEDs.

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Preface

Chapter/Appendix Description

Document

Conventions

Appendix B,
“Supported MIBs”

Appendix C,
“Technical
Specifications”

Appendix D,
“Management
Menu Tree”

Provides a list and description of the MIBs
supported by the IntraSwitch.

Provides a list of the IntraSwitch 5324’s
technical specifications.

Provides a one-page map of the
IntraSwitch’s Local Management Interface.

This manual uses the following conventions to convey
instructions and information:

❏ Commands and key words are in boldface font.

∆ Note: Noteworthy information, which contains

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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Audience This manual uses terms and concepts associated with Ethernet

networking and switches; it is recommended that the user of
this manual have a basic working knowledge of local area
networks (LANs).

1

Introduction

This chapter is an introduction to the IntraSwitch 5324.
It provides an overview of the switch and describes its features,
management and configuration capabilities, switching capacity,
and factory default settings.

This chapter contains the following sections:

❏ IntraSwitch 5324 — 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 1-9

Introduction

Management

Connections

IntraSwitch 5324

The Asanté IntraSwitch 5324 is a high-performance, manageable
Ethernet switch that offers 24 10Base-T ports, one 10/100TX
port, and two optional Media Independent Interface (MII)
expansion slots.

The MII expansion slots allow for the addition of 10/100TX,
100Base-FX, or 10Base-FL connections. See page 2-13 for more
details.

1 Fixed 10/100TX Port

Comprehensive LEDs

Figure 1-1 IntraSwitch 5324 front panel

Media Independent Interface (MII)
Expansion Slots

Figure 1-2 IntraSwitch 5324 back panel

24 Fixed 10Base-T Ports

Redundant Power Supply

Connector

Power Connector

Power
Switch

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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 2-7 for more information.

10Base-T Ports

The 24 fixed 10Base-T ports allow for the connection of 10Base­T Ethernet devices. See “10Base-T Ports” on page 2-7 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.

MII Expansion Slots

The two Media Independent Interface (MII) expansion slots
allow for the addition of various access modules, including: 10/
100TX, 100Base-FX, or 10Base-FL. See “MII Ports” on page 2-8
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 on or off. See
“Connecting Power” on page 2-4 for instructions on powering
on the IntraSwitch.

Power Supply Connector

The 5-volt power supply connector provides the IntraSwitch’s
power connection. See Appendix C, “Technical Specifications”
for more information.

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Introduction

Configuration/

Management

The IntraSwitch 5324 can be managed through standard out-of­band sessions through the Console port, via in-band Telnet
sessions, 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 5324. 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.

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 5324. See Chapter 9,
“SNMP-based Management” for more information.

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Web Browser Management

In a future release of the switch’s software, the IntraSwitch will
be capable of management via any standard World Wide Web
browser.

Check Asanté’s World Wide Web site (http://www.asante.com)
for the latest information on the IntraSwitch and its software
releases.

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 5324 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 5324 has the following features:

❏ 24 10Base-T switched ports with RJ-45 connectors
❏ One fixed 10/100TX port with an RJ-45 connector

(supports NWay™ Auto-Negotiation)

❏ Two optional MII expansion slots for adding 10/

100TX, 100Base-FX, or 10Base-FL ports

❏ Telnet (in-band) and Console (out-of-band) manage-

ment

❏ 1024 MAC addresses
❏ Auto-Negotiation on 10/100 port and 10/100 MII

expansion port(s)

❏ Full duplex support on all ports
❏ BootP support
❏ TFTP support for software upgrades
❏ RMON support (4 groups)
❏ MIB II, Bridge MIB support

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❏ 802.1d Spanning Tree support
❏ Store-and-forward switching mode
❏ Advanced diagnostic LEDs
❏ Future HTTP server (provides SNMP management via

any common World Wide Web browser)

Package Contents

Package

Contents

The IntraSwitch 5324 is shipped with the following items:

❏ (1) IntraSwitch 5324 Ethernet switch
❏ (2) rack-mounting brackets
❏ (12) standard Phillips screws for attaching the brack-

ets to the switch and mounting the switch to a rack

❏ (4) rubber feet for desktop/free-standing placement
❏ (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 5324 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 MII
module, and for rack-mounting the switch.

▲ Important: For specific instructions on con-

necting network devices to the IntraSwitch, see
“Connecting to the Network” on page 2-7.

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 (optional MII
expansion module
with SC or ST
connectors)

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 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 MII
expansion module’s
cover

Rack-mounting the
switch

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.

Factory Defaults

Factory

Defaults

The IntraSwitch 5324 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

10/100TX Port and

MII Expansion Ports

Spanning Tree Enabled on ALL ports

Auto-Negotiation

▲ Important: When the switch is reset (pow-

ered 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.

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2

Installation

This chapter explains how to power on the IntraSwitch, install
it in an equipment rack, and connect it to your network. It
also explains how to prepare the IntraSwitch for management
capabilities and install MII expansion modules.

This chapter contains the following sections:

❏ Installation Guidelines — page 2-2
❏ Installation Overview — page 2-3
❏ Connecting power — page 2-4
❏ Rack mounting/desktop placement —

page 2-5

❏ Connecting to the network — page 2-7
❏ Setting up for management — page 2-10
❏ Installing MII modules — page 2-13

Installation

Installing the IntraSwitch

Installation

Guidelines

Before installing the IntraSwitch 5324, carefully review the
following guidelines.

Power Requirements

The source electrical outlet should be installed near the switch,
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 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.

Cooling and Airflow

The IntraSwitch 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.

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▲ 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 5324. 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 5324:

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 5324.

2 (required)

3 (required)

4 (required)

Check the power connection.
See “Connecting Power” on page 2-4.

Install the IntraSwitch in an equipment rack or
prepare it for desktop placement.

See “Rack Mounting/Desktop Placement” on
page 2-5.

Connect the IntraStack to the network.
See “Connecting to the Network” on page 2-7.

5 (optional)

6 (optional)

Configure the IntraStack for management
capabilities.

See “Setting up for Management” on page 2-10.

Install MII module(s), if any.
See “Installing MII Modules” on page 2-13.

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Installation

Connecting

Power

To connect power to the IntraSwitch:

Plug one end of the supplied power cord into

1

the power connector on the back of the unit.

Figure 2-1 Connecting the power cord to the IntraSwitch

Plug the other end of the power cord into a

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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.

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Make sure the IntraSwitch’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’s power off.

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The switch is ready be installed in an equipment
rack or prepared for desktop placement. See
the next section “Rack Mounting/Desktop Place­ment” on page 2-5.

Rack Mounting/Desktop Placement

Rack Mounting/

Desktop

Placement

Equipment Rack

Installation

The IntraSwitch 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 in an equipment rack:

▲ Important: Disconnect all cables from the

switch before continuing.
Place the switch on a stable, flat surface.

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Locate a rack bracket (supplied) and place it

2

over the mounting holes on one side of the unit,
as shown in Figure 2-2.

Figure 2-2 Mounting rack bracket on the IntraSwitch

Insert the four screws (supplied) into the holes

3

and tighten with a Phillips screwdriver.
Repeat the two previous steps for the unit’s

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other side.
Place the IntraSwitch in the equipment rack.

5

▲ Important: Make sure the switch is sup-

ported until all four mounting screws for each
bracket are installed.

Secure with mounting screws.

6

The switch is ready to be connected to the network.
See “Connecting to the Network” on page 2-7.

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Installation

Free-Standing

Installation

The IntraSwitch has four rubber feet that can be applied to the
bottom of the chassis to enable desktop/free-standing
installation of the unit.

For desktop/free-standing installation:

Turn the switch over so that the bottom of the

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chassis faces up.
Peel the protective backing off of each rubber

2

foot.
Position each rubber foot over the recessed

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areas near the four corners of the switch.
Press each rubber foot into place. See

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Figure 2-3.

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Figure 2-3 Applying rubber feet to bottom of IntraSwitch chassis

Place the IntraSwitch on a horizontal surface

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with a minimum area of 17.1” x 14.5”.
The IntraSwitch is ready to be connected to the

network. See “Connecting to the Network” on
page 2-7.