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

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’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.

4

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.

1

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

4

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

1

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

2

foot.
Position each rubber foot over the recessed

3

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

4

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

5

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.

Connecting to the Network

Connecting to

the Network

To connect the IntraSwitch to an Ethernet network:

Make sure the IntraSwitch is not powered on.

1

Connect network devices to the switch, follow-

2

ing the cable guidelines outlined below.
Power on the IntraSwitch.

3

After the IntraSwitch is connected to the net­work and is powered on, it can be configured
for management capabilities (see “Setting up for
Management” on page 2-10).

10Base-T Ports Table 2-2 10Base-T Cable Guidelines

Connecting To Cable Required

Network Station Category 3, 4, or 5 UTP (Unshielded Twisted Pair)

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

Repeater/Hub Category 5, UTP cross-over cable (100 meters

maximum) with RJ-45 connectors.

Repeater/Hub’s
Uplink port

Category 3,4 or 5, UTP straight-through cable
(100 meters maximum) with RJ-45 connectors.

10/100TX Port Table 2-3 10/100TX Port Cable Guidelines

Connecting To Cable Required

Network Station Category 5 UTP straight-through cable (100

meters maximum) with RJ-45 connectors.

Repeater/Hub Category 5, UTP cross-over cable (100 meters

maximum) with RJ-45 connectors.

Repeater/Hub’s
Uplink port

Category 5, UTP straight-through cable (100
meters maximum) with RJ-45 connectors.

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Installation

MII Ports The MII expansion slots allow for the connection of 10/100TX,

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

10/100TX Module Table 2-4 10/100TX MII Module Cable Guidelines

Connecting To Cable Required

Network Station Category 5 UTP cross-over cable (100 meters

maximum) with RJ-45 connectors.

Repeater/Hub Category 5, UTP straight-through cable (100

meters maximum) with RJ-45 connectors.

Repeater/Hub’s
Uplink port

Category 5, UTP cross-over cable (100 meters
maximum) with RJ-45 connectors.

100Base-FX Module Table 2-5 100Base-FX MII Module Cable Guidelines

Connecting To Cable Required

Network Station,
Repeater/Hub, or
other network
device

Dual 62.5/125 micron graded-index multimode
fiber-optic cable with an SC connector.

10Base-FL Module Table 2-6 10Base-FL MII Module Cable Guidelines

Connecting To Cable Required

SC Connector

Network Station,
Repeater/Hub, or
other network
device

ST Connector

Network Station,
Repeater/Hub, or
other network
device

Dual 62.5/125 micron graded-index multimode
fiber-optic cable with an SC connector.

Dual 62.5/125 micron graded-index multimode
fiber-optic cable with a dual ST connector.

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Connecting to the Network

Cabling Scenarios

Diagram

The following diagram illustrates some of the various cabling
scenarios available with the IntraSwitch 5324.

Figure 2-4 IntraSwitch cabling scenarios

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Installation

Setting up for

Management

BootP

Configuration

To use the IntraSwitch 5324 as a managed switch, it must be
configured with an IP address. This can be accomplished in
one of two ways:

❏ automatically using BootP (default)
❏ manually via the Console port

The IntraSwitch is shipped with BootP/TFTP support. BootP
allows the switch to be automatically configured with an IP
address when the switch is connected to the network and is
powered on, if your network contains a BootP server
configured with available IP addresses.

▲ Important: BootP configuration only works if

the switch does not have an IP address assigned
to it. By default, the IntraSwitch is shipped
without an assigned IP address.

Make sure your network has a BootP server con-

1

figured with a valid IP address entry for the
IntraSwitch 5324.

When the IntraSwitch is connected to the net-

2

work and is powered on, it automatically trans­mits a BootP request across the network (up to
5 times) until it receives a valid IP address from
the BootP server.

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After an IP address is received, the switch can

3

be managed.
See Chapter 4 for information on connecting to

the switch for management.
To verify that the switch received an IP address,

use a tool such as Ping1 to try and access the
IntraSwitch; if you can access the IntraSwitch, it
is properly configured with an IP address.

1. Ping (an acronym for packet internet groper) is an application that can be used to

test whether a remote device is properly connected to a network.

Setting up for Management

Console

Configuration

To manually configure the IntraSwitch with an IP address via
the switch’s Console port, use a VT100 terminal or a VT100 ter­minal emulator running on a workstation or personal computer
(PC) to connect to the switch’s Local Management Interface.

Using a straight-through RS-232 cable with a 9-pin

1

male D-subminiature plug at one end, connect a
terminal or workstation (PC) running a terminal
emulator to the Console port on the front of the
IntraSwitch.

Figure 2-5 Connecting to the Console port

Make sure both units are powered on.

2

If using a PC with a terminal emulator, make
sure it is configured with the following terminal
settings:

❏ Bits Per Second: 9600
❏ Data Bits: 8
❏ Parity: None
❏ Stop Bits: 1
❏ Flow Control: None

The switch’s Local Management Interface Main

3

Menu appears on the terminal screen, as shown
in Figure 2-6.

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Installation

Figure 2-6 IntraSwitch Local Management Interface Main Menu

Type c to open the Configuration Menu.

4

The “Enter Password” prompt appears.
Type your password at the prompt.

5

▲ Important: The default password is

Asante. The password is case sensitive.
For information on changing the password,

see “Set Console Password” on page 5-33.

Type i to open the TCP/IP Parameter Menu.

6

Type i to select the option “Set IP Address.”

7

Type the IP address to be assigned to the switch

8

at the prompt.
This address becomes the new factory default

setting.

▲ Important: Depending on your network

configuration, you may also need to set sub­net mask and default router (gateway) infor­mation for the IntraSwitch. See “Configure
TCP/IP Parameters” on page 5-11 for details.

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Press retur n.

9

Type q to return to the Configuration Menu.

10

The IntraSwitch is configured with an IP address
and can now be managed. See Chapter 4 for
information on management options.

Installing MII Modules

Installing

MII Modules

The IntraSwitch has two Media Independent Interface (MII)
expansion slots which allow for the addition of various types of
media access modules, including:

❏ 10/100Base-TX
❏ 100Base-FX
❏ 10Base-FL (available with SC or ST connector)

The MII modules are sold separately and comply with IEEE

802.3 and 802.3u (10/100Base-T and 100Base-FX) specifica­tions.

To install an MII module:

▲ Important: The MII modules are hot-swappa-

ble; you can install and/or remove a module
without turning the switch’s power off.

Unscrew the metal cover from the front of an

1

MII expansion slot (located on the IntraSwitch’s
back panel) using a small Phillips screwdriver.
See Figure 2-7.

IntraSwitch Back Panel

Metal Covers

Figure 2-7 MII expansion slots

Align the bottom of the MII module with the

2

rails on the inside of the expansion slot.
Slide the MII module into the expansion slot

3

until it stops, then push the module in until it
seats with the connector. See Figure 2-8.

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Installation

Figure 2-8 Installing an MII expansion module

Screw the module into place by tightening the

4

thumbscrew on the module’s cover.

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Figure 2-9 Securing an MII expansion module

Connect the installed MII expansion module to

5

your network, following the instructions in “MII
Modules” on page 2-13.

For more information on MII expansion mod­ules, refer to the “IntraSwitch 5324 MII Expan­sion Modules Installation Guide” included with
your module.

3

LED Indicators

This chapter describes the front panel layout of the IntraSwitch
5324 and explains how to interpret the LEDs.

This chapter contains the following sections:

❏ LED Indicators — page 3-2
❏ Port LEDs — page 3-3
❏ Power LED — page 3-4
❏ Diagnostic LEDs — page 3-4

LED Indicators

LED Indicators

The IntraSwitch 5324 has five rows of LEDs on its front panel
that convey the status of each 10Base-T port as well as the
status of the 10/100TX port and MII expansion ports (if
installed). See Figure 3-1.

The five rows of port LEDs display:

❏ 100 Mbps operation
❏ Max Util (maximum utilization)
❏ FDP/COL (full duplex or collision)
❏ Data
❏ Link

Diagnostic LEDs (not labeled)

Power
LED

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Port LEDs

Figure 3-1 IntraSwitch LED panel

The IntraSwitch also has four diagnostic LEDs (not labeled) that
illuminate once when the switch is first powered on or is reset.

▲ Important:The diagnostic LEDs are not labeled

on the switch’s front panel.

See “Diagnostic LEDs” on page 3-4 for more information.
When the IntraSwitch is first powered on, the port and

diagnostic LEDs blink. The green power light illuminates and
remains on, indicating electrical power to the unit.

Port LEDs

Port LEDs The IntraSwitch has five rows of LEDs. The following table

states their color and meaning:

Table 3-1 Port LEDs

LED Color Meaning

100Mbps

Max Util

FDP/Col

Data

Link

green

amber

amber

green

green

10/100TX port or an installed MII expansion port is
operating at 100Mbps speed.

Note: These LEDs only function with ports capable of
operating at 100Mbps speed (i.e., the 10/100TX port or
an installed 10/100 MII module).

The corresponding port’s receive buffer is full
(maximum utilization).

Note: It is normal to see these LEDs light when the
network is in a state of moderate-to-heavy activity.

Indicates full duplex mode on the 10/100TX port or on
an installed MII expansion port.

Indicates a collision at the switching port for those
ports operating in half-duplex mode.

Note: Full duplex means that a port can transmit and
receive at the same time.

Note: Collision is indicated only on those ports
operating in half duplex mode.

Traffic activity is occurring on the port (transmit [TX]
or receive [RX]).

Note: During heavy traffic periods, this LED may be lit
continuously.

A node or other network device is properly connected
to the corresponding port.

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LED Indicators

Power LED The green POWER light comes on and stays on when the unit is

receiving electrical power.

Diagnostic LEDs The IntraSwitch’s four diagnostic LEDs (one orange, three

green) blink once when the switch is first powered on.

▲ Important: If the diagnostic LEDs illuminate

for any length of time other than during a power
cycle, contact Asanté Technical support (see
“Asking for Assistance” on page xiv).

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4

Setting Up For

Management

This chapter describes the different management options
available with the IntraSwitch 5324 and explains how to
connect to the switch using those options.

This chapter contains the following sections:

❏ Overview — page 4-2

❏ Management Scenarios — page 4-3

❏ Out-of-Band Management — page 4-4
❏ In-Band Management — page 4-6

Setting Up For Management

IntraSwitch Management

Overview The IntraSwitch 5324 can be managed using any of the follow-

ing methods:

Table 4-1 Management Options

Method Type Description
Console out-of-band

management

Telnet
(one session)

SNMP-based
Network
Management
Software

in-band
management

in-band
management

local connection to the IntraSwitch
via the switch’s Console port

remote connection over the
network to the IntraSwitch via a
terminal emulation program

remote connection to the
IntraSwitch via any SNMP-based
network management application
such as IntraSpection

This chapter describes how to connect to the IntraSwitch using
either out-of-band or in-band management, as illustrated in
Figure 4-1.

For information on each management method, refer to the fol­lowing:

❏ Console/Telnet management — see Chapter 5,

“Console Management.”

❏ SNMP-based Network Management Software —

see the section “SNMP-based Management Soft­ware” on page 4-6.

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Overview

Management

Scenarios

The following diagram illustrates the management options
available with the IntraSwitch 5324.

Figure 4-1 IntraSwitch 5324 management options

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Setting Up For Management

Out-of-Band

Management

Out-of-band network management allows you to configure,
manage, and monitor the IntraSwitch and each of its ports. You
can perform these functions via the following method:

❏ By attaching a terminal (or a terminal emulator)

to the IntraSwitch’s Console port and using the
menu-driven Local Management Interface.

Out-of-band network management is guaranteed even when the
in-band Ethernet network is down.

To access the IntraSwitch’s Local Management Interface using
out-of-band management:

Connect a stand-alone terminal or a PC running

1

a terminal emulator directly to the IntraSwitch’s
Console port using a straight-thr ough RS-232
serial cable with a male connector.

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Figure 4-2 Connecting to the Console port

Make sure both units are powered on.

2

If using a PC with a terminal emulator, make
sure it is configured with the following terminal
settings:

❏ Bits Per Second: 9600
❏ Data Bits: 8
❏ Parity: None
❏ Stop Bits: 1
❏ Flow Control: None

Out-of-Band Management

Once connected, the Local Management Inter-

3

face Main Menu appears on the screen.
See Chapter 5, “Console Management,” for infor-

mation on using the Local Management Inter­face to manage the IntraSwitch.

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Setting Up For Management

In-Band

Management

In-band network management allows you to manage, control,
and monitor the IntraSwitch and each of its ports over the
Ethernet network.

You can perform these functions by accessing the IntraSwitch
via the following two methods:

❏ By connecting with a terminal emulation pro-

gram such as Telnet1 and using the Local Man­agement Interface.

❏ By connecting with any SNMP-based network

management application and using its interface.

To manage the IntraStack via in-band management:

Make sure the network to which the IntraSwitch

1

is connected is up and running.
Make sure the IntraSwitch is configured with

2

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

Connect to the IntraSwitch with a terminal emu-

3

lator or any SNMP-based network management
application.

Terminal Emulator

See Chapter 5, “Console Management,” for infor­mation on managing the IntraSwitch with a ter­minal emulator.

∆ Note: All management screens using a termi-
nal emulator are identical to those of the out-of­band Console interface.

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SNMP-based Management Software

Refer to the software’s User’s Manual for informa­tion on managing the IntraSwitch with SNMP­based management software.

1. Telnet is a common terminal emulation application used in TCP/IP net-

works for remote terminal access to network devices.

5

Console

Management

This chapter describes how to manage the IntraSwitch 5324
using the out-of-band Console or in-band Telnet interface.

This chapter contains the following sections:

❏ Overview — page 5-2
❏ Management Tasks — page 5-3

❏ Local management interface — page 5-4

❏ General Information Menu — page 5-5
❏ Configuration Menu — page 5-6
❏ Statistics Menu — page 5-36

Console Management

Console Management

Overview The IntraSwitch’s Local Management Interface is a menu-driven

application that provides for management and configuration of
the IntraSwitch and each of its ports.

The Local Management Interface can be accessed via two meth­ods:

❏ Out-of-band connection to the Console port
❏ In-band connection via a terminal emulator such

as Telnet (one session)

▲ Important: Refer to Chapter 4, “Setting Up For

Management” for instructions on how to connect

to the Local Management Interface using one of

the two methods listed above.

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Management Tasks

Management

Tasks

This chapter describes each menu item, as well as how to
perform the following management tasks:

Table 5-1 Management Tasks

Task Page

Logging into the Configuration Menu

Changing System Administration Information

Changing TCP/IP Information

Performing a Software Upgrade

Changing Community Strings

Enabling Traps

Adding a Trap Receiver

Deleting a Trap Receiver

Enabling or Disabling a Port

Configuring Full Duplex

Configuring Auto-Negotiation

Displaying the MAC Forwarding Table

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Finding an Entry in the MAC Forwarding Table

Setting the Age-Out Timer

Enabling/Disabling Spanning Tree on ALL Ports

Enabling/Disabling Spanning Tree on a Single Port

Setting the Telnet Idle Time-Out Period

Changing the Console Password

Resetting the EEPROM

Resetting the IntraSwitch

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page 5-35

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Console Management

Local

Management

Interface

After you connect to the switch’s Local Management Interface
using either out-of-band Console or in-band Telnet connection
as described in Chapter 4, the Main Menu appears, as shown in
Figure 5-1.

Main Menu

Figure 5-1 Local Management Interface Main Menu

From the Main Menu, you can access three submenus:

❏ General Information — page 5-5
❏ Configuration — page 5-6
❏ Statistics — page 5-35

If you are using Telnet, a fourth option will be available — Close
Connection. This option closes your remote connection to the
IntraSwitch’s Local Management Interface.

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Accessing a

Submenu

Exiting a

Submenu

To access a submenu, type the command letter of the
corresponding option (e.g., type g for General Information).

To exit a submenu, type q. To exit a command line (e.g., Set
Console Password in the Configuration Menu), press ctrl-c.

∆ Note: For a one-page map of the Main Menu

and its submenus, refer to Appendix D, “Man-

agement Menu Tree.”

General Information Menu

General

Information

Menu

The General Information Menu displays the switch’s current
operating information; such as, the switch’s name, IP address,
and boot information.

∆ Note: The information displayed on this

screen is read-only.

Accessing the General Information Menu

❏ Type g from the Main Menu. A screen similar to

Figure 5-2 appears.

Figure 5-2 General Information Menu

▲ Important: For a description of each parame-

ter on the General Information Menu, see “Gen­eral Information Menu Parameters” on page 6-3.

To exit the General Information Menu, press the space bar on
your keyboard.

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Console Management

Configuration

Menu

The Configuration Menu allows you to configure settings for
the IntraSwitch. These settings include items such as system
administration information, TCP/IP parameters, RMON
parameters, port parameters, and bootstrap parameters.

Logging into the Configuration Menu

From the Local Management Interface Main

1

Menu, type c.
Type your password at the “Enter Password”

2

prompt.

▲ Important: The default password when

you first access the Configuration Menu is
Asante. The password is case sensitive.

For information on changing passwords,
see “Set Console Password” on page 5-33.

The following Configuration Menu appears:

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Figure 5-3 Configuration Menu

From this menu you can access configuration sub-

3

menus by typing the command letter of the corre­sponding menu option (e.g., type a for the Configure
System Administration Information Menu).

Table 5-2 provides a brief overview of each menu
item.

Logging into the Configuration Menu

Table 5-2 Configuration Menu Items

Menu Item Description

Config System
Administration Information

Config TCP/IP Parameters

Config Bootstrap
Parameters

Config SNMP Parameters Displays and allows you to change the

Config Port Parameters

Config RMON Parameters

Config MAC Forwarding
Table Parameters

Config Spanning Tree
Parameters

Displays and allows you to change the name,
location, and contact information for the
IntraSwitch.

See “Configure System Administration
Information” on page 5-9.

Displays and allows you to change the
information needed to access the IntraSwitch
over the network (in-band management).

See “Configure TCP/IP Parameters” on page
5-11.

Displays and allows you to change the
parameters used for downloading a new
version of software for the IntraSwitch.

See “Configure BootStrap Parameters” on
page 5-13.

IntraSwitch’s SNMP (Simple Network
Management Protocol) parameters; such as,
read/write settings, trap authentication, and
trap receivers.

See “Configure SNMP Parameters” on page
5-16.

Allows you to manually configure each of the
switch’s ports for speed, connection, link mode,
and auto-negotiation.

See “Configure Port Parameters” on page 5-20.
Displays and allows you to change the switch’s

RMON parameters.
See “Configure RMON Parameters” on page

5-24.
Displays and allows you to change the entries

in the IntraSwitch’s MAC Forwarding Table.
See “Configure MAC Forwarding Table

Parameters” on page 5-25.
Displays the switch’s Spanning Tree

parameters and allows you to enable or
disable Spanning Tree.

See “Configure Spanning Tree Parameters” on
page 5-28.

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Console Management

Menu Item Description

Set Telnet Idle Time-out Allows you to set the amount of time a Telnet

Set Console Password

Reset EEPROM To Default Allows you to reset the IntraSwitch’s EEPROM

Exit Configuration Menu Exits the Configuration Menu and returns you

connection can remain idle and still connected
to the IntraSwitch.

See “Set Telnet Idle Time-out” on page 5-32.

Allows you to change the password needed to
access the Configuration Menu.

See “Set Console Password” on page 5-33.

to its factory default settings.
See “Reset EEPROM” on page 5-34.

to the Local Management Interface Main
Menu.

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Current Settings

Configure System Administration Information

Configure System Administration Information

This menu displays and allows you to change the name,
location, and contact information for the IntraSwitch.

To access the System Administration Information Menu, type a
from the Configuration Menu.

The following menu appears:

Figure 5-3 System Administration Information Menu

Current Settings

Table 5-3 explains each setting on the System
Administration Information Menu.

For information on using this menu, see “Changing System
Administration Information” on page 5-10.

Table 5-3 System Administration Information Settings

Setting Description

Switch Name The name of the IntraSwitch (up to 64

Switch Location The location where the IntraSwitch is

Switch Contact The name of the person responsible for the

characters, including spaces).

physically located (up to 64 characters,
including spaces).

IntraSwitch (up to 64 characters, including
spaces).

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Console Management

Changing System Administration Information

To change the switch’s name/location/contact information:

Open the System Administration Information

1

Menu by typing a in the Configuration Menu.
Type the command letter of the correspond-

2

ing menu item in the System Administration
Configuration Menu.

Type the information at the prompt.

3

See Table 5-3 for a description of each param­eter.

▲ Important: Each parameter is limited to

64 characters (including spaces).

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

Press return.

4

To quit and return to the Configuration
Menu, type q.

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Current Settings

Configure TCP/IP Parameters

Configure TCP/IP Parameters

This menu displays and allows you to change the information
needed to access the IntraSwitch over the network (in-band
management).

To access the TCP/IP Parameter Menu, type i from the
Configuration Menu. The following menu appears:

Figure 5-4 TCP/IP Parameter Menu

∆ Note: By default, each parameter is set to 0.0.0.0.

Current Settings

Table 5-4 explains each setting on the TCP/IP Parameter
Menu.

For information on using the menu, see “Changing TCP/IP
Information” on page 5-12.

Table 5-4 TCP/IP Parameter Settings

Setting Description

Switch IP Address The IntraSwitch’s IP (Internet Protocol)

Switch Subnet Mask The address of the subnet mask on which the

Switch Default
Gateway

address.

IntraSwitch is located.

The address of the IntraSwitch’s default
gateway.

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Console Management

Changing TCP/IP Information

To change the switch’s IP address, subnet mask, or default
gateway information:

Open the TPC/IP Parameter Menu by typing i

1

in the Configuration Menu.
Type the command letter of the option you

2

want to change.
Type the new address at the prompt.

3

See Table 5-4 for a description of each param­eter.

▲ Important: Follow the format: num-

ber.number.number.number.

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

Press return.

4

To quit and return to the Configuration
Menu, type q.

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Configure Bootstrap Parameters

This menu displays and allows you to change the bootstrap
parameters used for downloading a new version of software
when one is issued.

To access the Bootstrap Parameters Menu, type b from the
Configuration Menu. The following menu appears:

current settings

Figure 5-5 BootStrap Parameter Menu

Configure Bootstrap Parameters

▲ Important: The IntraSwitch’s Load Mode

default setting is Local.
Normally, these settings never need to be

changed except when downloading a new ver­sion of the switch’s software.

Current Settings

Table 5-5 explains each setting on the Bootstrap Parameter
Menu.

For information on using the menu, see the following:

❏ “Performing a Software Upgrade” on page 5-

15.

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Console Management

Table 5-5 Bootstrap Parameter Settings

Setting Description

Set Load Mode to

Local

Set Load Mode to

Remote

Set Boot Mode to

Bootp-tftp

Set Boot Mode to TFTP Sets the IntraSwitch to only download the

Set Boot Server IP

Address

Set Boot File Name Sets the software image file name and

Executes the software image file from the
switch’s internal flash memory (default
setting).

Important: This is the switch’s default setting.

Loads a new software image file from a server
on the network.

Important: To use this option, you must select
BootP-TFTP or TFTP as the Boot Mode.

Sets the IntraSwitch to request an IP address
from a BootP server and download the
software image file through TFTP.

Important: To use this option, the switch’s IP
address must be set to 0.0.0.0 and the Load
Mode must be set to Remote.

software image file through TFTP (an IP
address is not requested).

Important: To use this option, the switch must
already have an assigned IP address and the
Load Mode must be set to Remote.

Sets the IP address of the remote server
providing BootP/TFTP capabilities on your
network.

network path.

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Configure Bootstrap Parameters

Performing a Software Upgrade

When Asanté issues a new version of the software image for
the IntraSwitch, you can obtain it from Asanté’s World Wide
Web site or by contacting Asanté’s Technical Support (see
“Asking for Assistance” on page -xiv).

The software file must be downloaded from a management
station on your network, such as AsantéView. These
instructions explain how to perform a software upgrade on
the IntraSwitch from AsantéView.

To upgrade the IntraSwitch’s software from AsantéView:

Make sure the switch is configured with an IP

1

address.
Open the BootStrap Parameter Menu by typ-

2

ing b in the Configuration Menu.
Type r to set the Boot Load Mode to

3

Remote.
Type t to set the Boot Mode to TFTP.

4

Type s and set the Boot Server IP addr ess.

5

Type f and set the name and network path

6

for the new software image file; for example:

c:\AV\ISwitch.cfg

Make sure the following two files are in the

7

Boot server’s directory:

ISwitch.cfg

5324.10x

Type q to return to the Configuration Menu.

8

Reset the switch by powering the switch off

9

and then on.

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Console Management

Current Settings

Configure SNMP Parameters

This menu controls the IntraSwitch’s SNMP (Simple Network
Management Protocol) parameters. With these parameters, you
can configure the switch’s read and write community strings,
set the switch to generate traps, and determine which
management stations on your network can receive traps.

To access the SNMP Parameter Menu, type n from the
Configuration Menu. The following menu appears:

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Figure 5-6 SNMP Parameter Menu

Current Settings

Table 5-6 explains each setting on the SNMP Parameter
Menu.

For information on using the menu, see:

❏ “Changing Community Strings” — page 5-17
❏ “Enabling Traps” — page 5-18
❏ “Adding a Trap Receiver” — page 5-18
❏ “Deleting a Trap Receiver” — page 5-19

Configure SNMP Parameters

Table 5-6 SNMP Parameter Settings

Setting Description

SNMP Read
Community

SNMP Write
Community

Trap Authentication The status of the SNMP agent to generate

SNMP Trap Receivers The IP addresses of the network management

The IntraSwitch’s SNMP read community
string.

The read community string is a single word
that defines access rights for reading SNMP
data objects.

The default setting is public.

The IntraSwitch’s SNMP write community
string.

The write community string is a single word
that defines access rights for writing SNMP
data objects.

The default setting is private.

traps.

The default setting is disabled.

stations that can receive traps. Normally,
these addresses are the same as your network
management software systems’ IP
address(es).

Important: A maximum of four traps receivers
is allowed.

Changing Community Strings

To change the IntraSwitch’s community strings:

Open the SNMP Parameter Menu by typing n

1

in the Configuration Menu.
Type r to change the read community string

2

or w to change the write community string.
Type a new community string at the prompt.

3

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

Press return.

4

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Console Management

Enabling Traps

The IntraSwitch can be set to generate traps. Traps are
messages sent across the network to an SNMP network
management application (such as AsantéView or
IntraSpection). They alert you to failures or to changes that
occur to the switch device.

To set the IntraSwitch to generate traps:

Open the SNMP Parameter Menu by typing n

1

on the Configuration Menu.
Type t on the SNMP Parameter Menu to tog-

1

gle trap authentication from disabled to
enabled.

Make sure there is a least one trap receiver

2

entry. (See “Adding a Trap Receiver” below.)

Adding a Trap Receiver Entry

Trap receivers are the management stations designated to
receive traps from the switch when they occur.

To add a trap receiver entry:

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Open the SNMP Parameter Menu by typing n

1

in the Configuration Menu.
Type a.

1

Type the IP address of the network manage-

2

ment station you want to receive traps.

▲ Important: The maximum number of

trap receivers that can be set is four.

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

Press return.

3

Configure SNMP Parameters

Deleting a Trap Receiver Entry

To delete a trap receiver entry:

Open the SNMP Parameter Menu by typing n

1

on the Configuration Menu.
Type d.

1

Type the IP address of the receiving network

2

station entry to be deleted.
Press return.

3

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Console Management

Current Settings

Configure Port Parameters

This menu allows you to manually configure each of the
switch’s ports for speed, connection, link mode, and auto­negotiation.

The default parameters for each 10Base-T port are:

❏ auto-negotiation — disabled
❏ port speed — 10Mbps
❏ link mode — half duplex

The default parameter for the 10/100TX port and the 10/100
MII expansion ports is:

❏ auto-negotiation — enabled

To access the Port Parameter Menu, type p from the
Configuration Menu. The following menu appears:

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Figure 5-7 Port Parameter Menu

The Port Management menu displays statistics for one port at a
time. The current port for which statistics are displayed is
shown at the top of the screen (next to “Port Number:”).

❏ Ports 1 – 24 — displays information for each

10Base-T port.
❏ Port 25 — displays information for the 10/100TX

port.
❏ Ports 26 and 27 — displays information for the

MII expansion ports (MII 1 and MII 2, respectively).

Configure Port Parameters

Current Settings

Table 5-7 explains each setting on the Port Management
Menu. For information on using the Port Management
Menu, see:

❏ “Enabling/Disabling a Port” — page 5-22
❏ “Configuring Full Duplex” — page 5-22
❏ “Configuring Auto-Negotiation” — page 5-23

Table 5-7 Port Parameter Settings

Setting Description

Port Number The number of the port for which information is

Port Connection The administrative status of the port’s connection

Link Status The status of the port.

Port Auto-Negotiation
Ability

Port Speed Manually determines the speed of the selected port.

Link Mode The port’s link mode (either half or full duplex).

displayed.

(enabled or disabled)
Note: If the port is disabled, the port will not

receive any packets, even if the port’s Link Status is
ON.

Displays On if a network device is properly
connected to the selected port and is powered on;
displays Off if there is no network device
connected to the port.

The auto-negotiation ability of the selected port.

The 10Base-T ports are only capable of transmitting
at 10Mbps; the 10/100TX port and installed MII
modules (except 10Base-FL) can be set to transmit
at 100Mbps.

Important: If you manually change the port speed
on a port, auto-negotiation for the port is
automatically disabled.

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Console Management

Enabling/Disabling a Port

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

To enable or disable a port:

Open the Port Parameter Menu by typing p

1

on the Configuration Menu.
Select the port to be enabled or disabled by

2

typing l and entering the port’s number.

∆ Note: The 10/100TX port is port number

25, the MII ports (MII I and MII 2) are port
numbers 26 and 27, respectively.

Type c to toggle the port’s connection to

3

enabled or disabled, as desired.

Configuring Full Duplex

Full duplex mode allows a port to transmit and receive at
the same time.

To configure for full duplex mode:

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Open the Port Parameter Menu by typing p on the

1

Configuration Menu.
Select the port to be configured for full

2

duplex mode by typing l and entering the
port’s number.

∆ Note: The 10/100TX port is port number

25, the MII ports (MII I and MII 2) are port
numbers 26 and 27, respectively.

Type f to toggle the port’s mode to half or

3

full duplex, as desired.
The port’s mode is displayed at the top of the

screen.

Configure Port Parameters

Configuring Auto-Negotiation

Auto-negotiation is an optional feature of the Fast Ethernet
standard that allows two devices on a common segment to
communicate their capabilities, allowing the devices to
determine their highest common speed and best
communication parameters. The two devices involved in
auto-negotiation are the network card installed in your
computer and the IntraSwitch to which it is connected.

Communication between the two devices occurs when
both devices are powered on, the cable connection
between them is valid, and the network operating system
software is running.

Options Negotiated

❏ Ethernet type (100Base-TX Fast Ethernet or

10Base-T Ethernet)

❏ Duplex mode (half or full)

To configure the 10/100TX port or an installed 10/100 MII
module for auto-negotiation:

▲ Important: Only the 10/100TX port and 10/

100 MII ports are capable of auto-negotiation.
Open the Port Parameter Menu by typing p

1

on the Configuration Menu.
Select the 10/100TX port or 10/100 MII port

2

to be configured for full duplex mode by typ­ing l and entering the port’s number.

∆ Note: The 10/100TX port is port number

25, the MII ports (MII I and MII 2) are port
numbers 26 and 27, respectively.

Type a to toggle the port’s auto-negotiation

3

status to enabled or disabled, as desired.
The auto-negotiation status is displayed at the

top of the screen.

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Console Management

Configure RMON Parameters

This menu allows you to view and configure RMON (remote
monitoring) information.

∆ Note: RMON is a standard for monitoring and

reporting network activity using remote moni-

tors. It allows a management system to remotely

monitor the switch for diagnostic purposes.

See Appendix B, “Supported MIBs” for a detailed

description of each group of RMON that is sup-

ported by the switch.

▲ Important: See Chapter 8, “Advanced Manage-

ment,” for information on using RMON.

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Configure MAC Forwarding Table Parameters

This menu allows you to view and search for addresses in the
IntraSwitch’s MAC Forwarding Table.

The MAC Forwarding Table is a table of node addresses that the
IntraSwitch automatically builds by listening to and learning the
information that is broadcast when a new node logs on. The
switch checks the source and destination addresses as packets
pass through the switch and records the information in the
table. The switch uses the information in this table to decide
whether a frame should be forwarded or filtered.

To access the MAC Forwarding Table Parameters Menu, type f
from the Configuration Menu. The following menu appears:

Current Setting

Configure MAC Forwarding Table Parameters

∆ Note: The IntraSwitch’s MAC address table

holds a maximum of 1024 entries.

Figure 5-8 MAC Forwarding Table Parameters Menu

Current Settings

Table 5-8 explains the setting on the MAC Forwarding Table
Parameter Menu.

For information on using the MAC Forwarding Table
Parameter Menu, see:

❏ “Displaying the Forwarding Table” — page

5-26

❏ “Finding an Entry in the MAC Forwarding

Table” — page 5-27

❏ “Setting the Age Out Timer” — page 5-27

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Console Management

Table 5-8 MAC Forwarding Table Parameter Setting

Setting Description

Age Out Timer The number of seconds an address remains in the

Displaying the MAC Forwarding Table

Open the MAC Forwarding Table Menu by

1

typing f on the Configuration Menu.
Type n to display the Forwarding Table.

2

A screen similar to Figure 5-9 appears.

Figure 5-9 MAC Forwarding Table

The table displays 15 entries at a time.

table after it is learned by the switch.

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Type any key on your keyboard to display the

3

next 15 entries.
Type q to exit the MAC Forwarding Table.

4

Configure MAC Forwarding Table Parameters

Finding an Entry in the MAC Forwarding Table

To find an entry in the table:

Open the MAC Forwarding Table Menu by

1

typing f on the Configuration Menu.
Type f to find an entry.

2

Enter the MAC address you want to locate at

3

the prompt.
Press return.

4

If the address is found within the table, it is
displayed along with the port number.

If the address is not found, the message “No
Such Entry” is displayed.

Setting the Age Out Timer

Open the MAC Forwarding Table Menu by

1

typing f on the Configuration Menu.
Type s to set the timer.

2

Enter the number of seconds you want the

3

addresses to remain in the table.
∆ Note: The default is 300 seconds.

Press return.

4

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Console Management

Current Settings;
these values
cannot be
changed

Configure Spanning Tree Parameters

This menu allows you to view the IntraSwitch’s Spanning Tree
parameters. It also allows you to enable or disable Spanning
Tree on all of the switch’s ports or on a single port.

By default, the IntraSwitch is shipped with Spanning Tree
enabled on all ports.

▲ Important: You should be familiar with the

IEEE 802.1d specification before attempting to
change these Spanning Tree parameters.

To access the Spanning Tree Parameter Menu, type s from the
Configuration Menu. The following menu appears:

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Figure 5-10 Spanning Tree Parameters Menu

Current Settings

Table 5-9 explains each setting on the Spanning Tree
Parameter Menu.

For information on using the menu, see:

❏ “Enabling/Disabling Spanning Tree on ALL

Ports” — page 5-30

❏ “Enabling/Disabling Spanning Tree on a

Port” — page 5-30

Configure Spanning Tree Parameters

Table 5-9 Spanning Tree Parameter Settings

Setting Description

Switch ID The identification number of the IntraSwitch.

Bridge Max Age The Maximum Age timer; determines how

Bridge Hello Time The Hello timer; controls the frequency at

Bridge Forward Delay The number of seconds a bridge must wait

This value cannot be changed.

long the switch retains information received
from BPDU (bridging Protocol Data Unit)
packets.

The default value is 20 seconds. This value
cannot be changed.

which the switch sends a BPDU or “hello”
packet.

BPDU packets provide information to the
Spanning Tree bridges about the configuration
of the Spanning Tree network.

The default value is 2 seconds. (This causes
the switch to broadcast a BPDU packet every
two seconds.) This value cannot be changed.

before it changes a link from a listening state
to a learning state and before it changes the
link from a learning state to a forwarding state.

The default value is 15 seconds. (This means
that after a link [or the entire switch] goes
down and connectivity is re-established, the
switch waits approximately 30 seconds [twice
the default value] before it begins to forward
traffic again. This value cannot be changed.

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Console Management

Enabling/Disabling Spanning Tree on ALL Ports

To enable or disable Spanning Tree on all ports:

Open the Spanning Tree Parameter Menu by

1

typing s on the Configuration Menu.
Type d to disable Spanning Tree on all ports;

2

type e to enable Spanning Tree on all ports.
To cancel the request, type ctrl-c.

Type a on the Spanning Tree Parameters

3

Menu to apply the configuration.
The Spanning Tree status is displayed at the

top of the menu next to STP Status

Enabling/Disabling Spanning Tree on a Single Port

To enable or disable Spanning Tree on an individual port:

Open the Spanning Tree Parameter Menu by

1

typing s on the Configuration Menu.

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Type c to open the Config STP Port Attributes

2

Menu.
Figure 5-10 is an example of the Spanning

Tree Port Parameter Menu.

Figure 5-10 Spanning Tree Port Parameters Menu

Configure Spanning Tree Parameters

Select the port number you want to enable

3

or disable Spanning Tree on by typing l on
the Port Parameter Menu and entering the
port number at the prompt.

∆ Note: The 10/100TX port is port number

25, the MII ports (MII I and MII 2) are port
numbers 26 and 27, respectively.

Press return.

4

Type e to enable Spanning Tree on the port;

5

type d to disable Spanning Tree on the port.
Type q to exit this menu and return to the

6

Spanning Tree Parameter Menu.
Type a to apply the changes.

7

▲ Important: The change will not take

effect until Apply is selected from the Span­ning Tree Parameter Menu.

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Console Management

Set Telnet Idle Time Out

This option sets the Telnet idle time-out period.
If a Telnet connection to the IntraSwitch remains idle for the

number of specified time-out minutes, the remote Telnet
connection to the switch is automatically disabled.

To set the Telnet Idle Time Out period:

Type t from the Configuration Menu.

1

The following two lines appear at the bottom of
the screen:

Figure 5-11 Set TelNet Idle Time Out command line

The current idle time is displayed in minutes.
Enter the number of minutes for the time-out

2

period at the prompt.

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∆ Note: The default and recommended time-

out period is 20 minutes.

To exit this option without making any
changes to the current idle time-out period,
press ctrl-c.

Press return.

3

Set Console Password

Set Console Password

This option sets the IntraSwitch’s Console password. The
Console password is the password needed to access the
Configuration Menu.

▲ Important: The default password is Asante.

To change the current Console password:

Type c from the Configuration Menu.

1

The following command line appears at the bot­tom of the screen:

Figure 5-12 Set Console Password command line

Type a new password at the “Enter New Pass-

2

word” prompt.

▲ Important: The password is case sensi-

tive.
The password must be a minimum of one

character and a maximum of 20 characters
in length. The password takes any ASCII
code.

Press return.

3

Type the new password again at the confirma-

4

tion password prompt.
Press return.

5

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Console Management

Reset EEPROM to Default

This option resets the IntraSwitch’s values to the factory
default.

▲ Important: This procedure reverts all informa-

tion to the factory default settings except for
the switch’s IP address, subnet mask, and
default gateway.

See “Factory Defaults” on page 1-9 for a list of all
the switch’s factory default settings.

To reset the EEProm:

Type e from the Configuration Menu.

1

The following command line appears at the bot­tom of the Configuration Menu:

Figure 5-13 Reset EEProm to Default command line

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Type y to reset the EEPROM to default or N to

2

cancel the reset.
Reset the IntraSwitch by turning the switch off,

3

and then on again.

Resetting the IntraSwitch

To reset the IntraSwitch:

Turn the IntraSwitch’s power switch to the off

1

position.
Turn the IntraSwitch’s power switch to the on

2

position.
The IntraSwitch is reset.

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Console Management

Statistics Menu The Statistics Menu displays current statistics for the

IntraSwitch on a per-port basis.

Accessing the Statistics Menu

To access the Statistics Menu:

❏ Type s from the Local Management Interface

Main Menu.

▲ Important: See Chapter 7, “Status Monitor-

ing and Statistics” for information on using the
Statistics Menu.

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6

Status Monitoring

and Statistics

This chapter describes how to view the IntraSwitch 5324’s
current operating information and how to gather statistics
using the out-of-band Console or in-band Telnet interface.

This chapter contains the following sections:

❏ Viewing the Current Operating

Information — page 6-2

❏ Viewing Statistics — page 6-4

Status Monitoring and Statistics

Monitoring the IntraSwitch

Viewing the

Current

Operating

Information

The IntraSwitch’s current operating information can be viewed
by accessing the General Information Menu within the switch’s
Local Management Interface.

To view the IntraSwitch’s current operating information:

Access the IntraSwitch’s Local Management

1

Interface.

▲ Important: Refer to Chapter 3, “Setting

Up For Management” for instructions on
how to connect to the Local Management
Interface.

Type g from the Main Menu. A screen similar to

2

Figure 6-1 appears.

Page 6-2

Figure 6-1 General Information Menu

Table 6-1 describes each parameter.
To exit the General Information Menu, press the

space bar on your keyboard.

Viewing the Current Operating Information

Table 6-1 General Information Menu Parameters

Setting Description

Switch Name The name of the IntraSwitch.

Switch Location The location of where the IntraSwitch is

Switch Contact The name of the person responsible for the

ID/MAC Address The IntraSwitch’s hardware address.

IP Address The IntraSwitch’s IP (Internet Protocol)

Subnet Mask The address of the subnet to which the

Default Router The IP address of the IntraSwitch’s default

Boot Load Mode The origin of the device boot image file (a

Boot Mode The boot mode used for downloading a new

physically located.

IntraSwitch.

address.

IntraSwitch belongs.

gateway router.

software file residing on hardware required by
the switch to operate on the network).

Local — indicates the switch is set to load the
image file from its internal flash memory
(default setting).

Remote — indicates the switch is set to
download the image file from a remote boot
server on the network.

version of software for the IntraSwitch.
BootP-TFTP — sets the switch to request an IP

address from a BootP server and download
the image file through TFTP.

TFTP — sets the switch to only download the
image file through TFTP (does not request an
IP address; the switch must already be
configured with an IP address to use this
option).

Boot Server The remote boot server’s IP address.

Boot File Name The image file name and network path.

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Status Monitoring and Statistics

Viewing

Statistics

Viewing statistics on a regular basis allows you to evaluate your
network’s performance. You can view current statistics for the
IntraSwitch on a per-port basis by accessing the Statistics Menu
in the Local Management Interface.

To view statistics:

Access the IntraSwitch’s Local Management

1

Interface.

▲ Important: Refer to Chapter 3, “Setting Up For

Management” for instructions on how to connect

to the Local Management Interface.

Type s from the Main Menu. A screen similar to

2

Figure 6-2 appears:

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

The Statistics screen displays one page of statis­tics at a time. To view the second page of statis­tics, type a for next page.

∆ Note: For a description of each counter, see

Table 4-1 on page 6-6.

Viewing Statistics

Selecting a Port

The current port for which statistics are displayed is shown
at the top of the screen (next to Port:).

❏ Ports 1 – 24 — displays information for each

10Base-T port.

❏ Port 25 — displays information for the 10/100TX

port.

❏ Ports 26 and 27 — displays information for the

MII expansion ports (MII 1 and MII 2, respectively).

To monitor another port:

❏ Type n to monitor the next port.
❏ Type p to monitor the previous port.
❏ Type l to select a port by entering the port

number.

Monitoring Counters

Each port is monitored in four columns:

❏ Curr ent/per second

Displays the number of counter occurrences
each second.

❏ Peak/per second

Displays the largest number of counter
occurrences since opening or resetting the
screen.

❏ Average/per second

Displays the average number of counter
occurrences since opening or resetting the
screen.

❏ Total

Displays the total number of counter occur­rences since opening or resetting the
screen.

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Status Monitoring and Statistics

Resetting Statistics

Stopping Statistics

Exiting the Statistics Menu

Counter Descriptions

Table 4-1 describes each counter that is monitored by the
IntraSwitch.

❏ Type r to reset the counters to zero.

❏ Type s to stop polling for statistics.

❏ Type q to exit and return to the Local Man-

agement Interface Main Menu.

Table 6-2 Statistics Counters Descriptions

Counter Description

Page 6-6

GoodRXOctets The count of data and padding octets in

frames that are successfully received.

GoodRXFrames The total number of good packets (including

unicast, broadcast packets, and multicast
packets) received.

RXBcasts The total number of good packets received

that were directed to the broadcast address.

RXMcasts The total number of good packets received

that were directed to a multicast address (does
not include packets directed to the broadcast
address).

RXCRC Errors A count of frames received on a particular

interface that are an integral number of octets
in length but do not pass the FCS (Frame
Check Sequence) check.

RXAlignErrors For the 10Mbps ports, the counter records

alignment errors.
For the 100Mbps ports, the counter records

the sum of alignment errors and code errors
(frames received with rxerror signal).

Counter Description

Viewing Statistics

RXOversize The total number of packets received that

RXJabbers

RXUndersize The total number of packets received with less

RXFragments The total number of packets received that

Pkt64 The total number of packets (including error

Pkt65-127 The total number of packets (including error

Pkt128-255 The total number of packets (including error

were longer than 1518 octets in length
(excluding framing bits, but including FCS
octes) and were otherwise normal.

The total number of packets received that were
longer than 1518 octets (excluding framing
bits, but including FCS octets), and had either
an FCS error or an alignment error.

than 64 octets (excluding framing bits, but
including FCS octets) and were otherwise
normal.

were not an integral number of octets in
length or that had a bad FCS, and were less
than 64 octets in length (excluding framing
bits but including FCS octets).

packets) received with 64 octets (excluding
framing bits, but including FCS octets).

packets) received that were between 65 and
127 octets in length (excluding framing bits,
but including FCS octets).

packets) received that were between 128 and
255 octets in length (excluding framing bits,
but including FCS octets).

Pkt256-511 The total number of packets (including error

Pkt512-1023 The total number of packets (including error

Pkt1024-1518 The total number of packets (including error

packets) received that were between 256 and
511 octets in length (excluding framing bits,
but including FCS octets).

packets) received that were between 512 and
1023 octets in length (excluding framing bits,
but including FCS octets).

packets) received that were between 1024 and
1518 octets in length (excluding framing bits,
but including FCS octets).

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Counter Description

NetOctets The total number of octets of data (including

SQEErrors A count of times that the SQE TEST ERROR

GoodTXOctets A count of data and padding octets of frames

GoodTXFrames The total number of packets (including bad

STXCollision (Single Collision TX Frames) A count of the

MTXCollision (Multiple Collision TX Frames) A count of the

those in bad packets) received on the network
(excluding framing bits but including FCS
octets). This object can be used as a
reasonable indication of Ethernet utilization.

message is generated by the PLS sublayer for
a particular interface. The SQE TEST ERROR is
defined in section 7.2.2.2.4 of ANSI/IEEE 802.3

- 1985 and its generation in 7.2.4.6 of the
same.

that were successfully transmitted.

packets, broadcast packets and multicast
packets) transmitted successfully.

successfully transmitted frames on a particular
interface for which transmission is inhibited by
exactly one collision.

successfully transmitted frames on a particular
interface for which transmission is inhibited by
more than one collision.

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7

Advanced

Management

This chapter describes how to manage the IntraSwitch 5324
using RMON via the out-of-band Console or in-band Telnet
interface.

This chapter contains the following sections:

❏ RMON Overview— page 7-2
❏ Benefits of RMON — page 7-2
❏ Configuring RMON Parameters — page 7-3

❏ RMON History Group — page 7-4
❏ RMON Alarm Group — page 7-9
❏ RMON Event Group — page 7-15

Advanced Management

Advanced Management

RMON

Overview

Benefits of

RMON

RMON stands for remote monitoring. It is a standard for moni­toring and reporting network activity using remote monitors.

You can use RMON via the switch’s Local Management Inter­face or via any SNMP-based network management software that
supports RMON.

A typical RMON setup consists of two components:

❏ The RMON probe — a device or software agent

that continually collects statistics about a LAN

segment and transfers the information to a man-

agement workstation (either on request or when

a pre-defined threshold is crossed).
❏ The management workstation — a network

station that communicates with the RMON probe

and collects statistics from it. The workstation

does not have to be on the same network as the

probe and can manage the probe by in-band or

out-of-band connections.

Some of the benefits of using RMON are:

❏ Impr oved ef ficiency — you can remain at one

workstation and collect information from widely

dispersed LAN segments.

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❏ Pr oductive management — if configured cor-

rectly, RMON probes can deliver information

before problems occur.

❏ Reduces load on the network and the man-

agement station — an RMON probe looks at

the network on behalf of the network manage-

ment station without affecting the characteristics

and performance of the network.

Configuring RMON Parameters

Configuring

RMON

Parameters

▲ Important: A knowledge of RMON is strongly

recommended to configure these parameters.

To view and configure RMON parameters via the IntraSwitch’s
Local Management Interface:

Access the IntraSwitch’s Local Management

1

Interface.

▲ Important: Refer to Chapter 3, “Setting

Up For Management” for instructions on
how to connect to the Local Management
Interface.

Type c from the Main Menu.

2

The “Enter Password” prompt appears.
Type your password at the prompt, then press

3

return.
Type m to open the RMON Parameters menu.

4

The following menu appears:

Figure 7-1 RMON Parameters Menu

From this menu you can access three submenus:

❏ RMON History Group — page 7-4
❏ RMON Alarm Group — page 7-9
❏ RMON Event Group — page 7-15

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RMON History Group

The History Group records periodic statistical samples
from a network and stores them for later retrieval.

History provides segment statistics shown over time, with
user-definable sampling rates and time intervals. This
feature allows you to perform accurate trend analysis by
displaying, adding, and/or deleting RMON History Group
entries.

To access the RMON History Group menu, type h from the
RMON Parameter Menu. The following menu appears.

Figure 7-2 RMON History Group Menu

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Adding an RMON History Control Group Entry

To add a History Control Group entry:

▲ Important: The maximum number of

entries that can be added is 27.
You can add multiple entries (up to 27) on

the same interface.

Type a from the RMON History Group menu.

1

Command prompts, similar to those shown in
Figure 7-3, appear one at a time on the screen.

command prompts

Adding an RMON History Control Group Entry

Figure 7-3 Add RMON History Control Group entry

Enter the information requested for each

2

prompt, following the guidelines below.

Data Source (Interface Number)

Enter the number of the port for which statistics are to be
gathered.

Requested Buckets

Enter the number of discrete time intervals over which data
is to be saved. This number can be between 1 and 10.

Sampling Interval

Enter the interval (in seconds) over which the data is to be
sampled for each bucket. This interval can be set to any
number of seconds between 1 and 3600 (1 hour).

Owner String

Enter the name of the person who configured this entry.
This value is used for tracking purposes; it can be any text
or integer.

Type y at the prompt to set the parameters,

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or type n to cancel.

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Displaying an RMON History Control Group Entry

To display an RMON History Control Group entry:

▲ Important: There must be at least one History

Control Group entry in the system in order to
display information for an entry. To add a His­tory Control Group entry, see “Adding an RMON
History Control Group Entry” on page 7-4.

Type p from the RMON History Group menu.

1

Enter the number of the RMON History

2

Group entry to be displayed.
Press return.

3

A screen similar to Figure 7-4 appears.

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Figure 7-4 Display RMON History Control Group entry

Interface

The number of the port for which statistics are displayed.

Requested Buckets

The requested number of discrete time intervals over
which data is to be saved. This number can be between 1
and 10.

Granted Buckets

The number of discrete sampling intervals over which data
shall be saved in the part of the media-specific table
associated with this entry.

Displaying an RMON History Statistic Entry

Sampling Interval

The interval (in seconds) over which the data is sampled
for each bucket.

Owner String

The person or entity who configured this entry.

Displaying an RMON History Statistic Entry

To display statistics for a History Control Group entry:

Type s from the RMON History Group menu.

1

Type the number of the History Control

2

Group entry you want to display statistics for
at command prompt.

A screen similar to Figure 7-5 appears.

Figure 7-5 Display RMON History Statistic entry

The Local Management Interface can display
only four buckets. To view more, use an
SNMP-based management software program
capable of RMON to access the RMON His­tory Statistics.

The screen automatically updates at the set
sampling interval.

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Type s to stop the sampling interval.

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Type q to return to the History Group menu.

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Deleting an RMON History Control Group Entry

This option allows you to delete an RMON History Control
Group entry.

To delete a History Control Group entry:

Type d from the RMON History Group menu.

1

Type the number of the History Control

2

Group entry to be deleted at the command
prompt.

Press return.

3

The History Control Group Entry to be
deleted is displayed.

Type y to confirm the deletion, or n to can-

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cel the deletion.

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