Asante Technologies 8000 User Manual

IntraCore 8000

Ethernet Switch

User’s Manual

August 2000

Part Number 06-00566-00

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Table of Contents

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

IntraCore Architecture Overview ................................................. 1-1

The Core Switching Engine ..................................................... 1-1

Infrastructure Connectivity ....................................................... 1-2

Network Management, Security, Performance, and Control ...1-2

The IntraCore Product Family ..................................................... 1-3

The IntraCore 8000 ..................................................................... 1-5

Expansion Modules ....................................................................1-5

8-port 10/100 Switch Module ................................................... 1-5

Gigabit Ethernet Switch Module .............................................. 1-6

Features ......................................................................................1-7

Defaults and Specifications ........................................................1-9

LEDs .........................................................................................1-10

Installation and Setup .................................................................. 2-1

Installation Guidelines ................................................................. 2-1

Power Requirements ............................................................... 2-1

Environmental Requirements ..................................................2-1

Cooling and Airflow .................................................................. 2-1

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

Chassis Installation/Placement ...................................................2-3

Installation in an Equipment Rack ........................................... 2-3

Free-Standing/Desktop Placement ..........................................2-4

Stacking Switches ....................................................................... 2-5

Installing Port Expansion Modules ..............................................2-7

Installing GBIC Interfaces ........................................................ 2-8

Connecting Power ......................................................................2-9

Connecting to the Network ....................................................... 2-10

10/100BaseX Ports Cabling Procedures ............................... 2-10

1000BaseX Ports Cabling Procedures ..................................2-11

Configuring for Management .................................................... 2-11

BootP Configuration .............................................................. 2-11

Connecting To a Console ...................................................... 2-12

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Management Options ............................................................... 2-13

Out-of-Band Management .................................................... 2-13

In-Band Management ........................................................... 2-14

Configuration ............................................................................... 3-1

Local Management Interface ...................................................... 3-2

Logging In ............................................................................... 3-2

Main Menu .............................................................................. 3-3

Viewing General Information ...................................................... 3-4

Configuration Menu .................................................................... 3-6

System Administration Configuration ......................................... 3-8

Current Settings ...................................................................... 3-8

Changing System Administration Info ..................................... 3-8

System IP Configuration ............................................................. 3-9

Current Settings .................................................................... 3-10

Changing System IP Information .......................................... 3-10

Bootstrap Configuration ............................................................ 3-11

Loading Software Locally ...................................................... 3-12

Loading Software Remotely .................................................. 3-13

SNMP Configuration ................................................................. 3-16

Current Settings .................................................................... 3-17

Changing Community Strings ............................................... 3-17

Enabling Authentication Traps .............................................. 3-18

Adding or Updating a Trap Receiver ..................................... 3-18

Deleting a Trap Receiver ...................................................... 3-19

Port Configuration .................................................................... 3-19

Viewing Legends for Configuration Settings ......................... 3-21

Current Port Settings ............................................................ 3-22

Enabling or Disabling a Port ................................................. 3-22

Configuring Auto-Negotiation ................................................ 3-23

Configuring a Port Manually .................................................. 3-24

Configuring 1000BaseX Ports ............................................... 3-25

Advanced Port Configuration ................................................... 3-27

Current Settings .................................................................... 3-29

Setting the Maximum Broadcast or Multicast Rate ............... 3-29

Enabling or Disabling 802.3x Flow Control ........................... 3-30

Setting Port Default Priority ................................................... 3-31

Global Port Configuration ......................................................... 3-31

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Unicast Forwarding Database Configuration ............................ 3-33

Current Settings .....................................................................3-34

Displaying the Forwarding Database .....................................3-34

Searching for a MAC Address ...............................................3-36

Setting the MAC Address Age-Out Time ............................... 3-37

Image File Downloading Configuration .....................................3-38

Image Downloading Through TFTP ...................................... 3-39

Serial Downloading Configuration ......................................... 3-42

System Reset Configuration ..................................................... 3-45

Current Options .....................................................................3-46

Resetting the IntraCore 8000 ................................................ 3-46

Scheduling a System Reset .................................................. 3-47

Viewing the System Log ...........................................................3-47

Clearing the System Log .......................................................3-48

User Interface Configuration .....................................................3-49

Current Settings .....................................................................3-49

Setting Console Idle Time-out Period .................................... 3-51

Setting Telnet Idle Time-out Period ....................................... 3-51

Changing the Password ........................................................ 3-51

Enabling or Disabling the Web Server ................................... 3-52

Viewing Statistics ......................................................................3-52

Advanced Management ............................................................... 4-1

Spanning Tree Protocol .............................................................. 4-1

Overview ..................................................................................4-1

How It Works ...........................................................................4-2

Enabling and Disabling STP ....................................................4-2

Configuring Spanning Tree Parameters .................................. 4-3

Current STP Settings ............................................................... 4-5

Spanning Tree Port Configuration ........................................... 4-6

Setting Port Priority and Path Cost ..........................................4-6

SNMP and RMON Management ................................................ 4-7

RMON Management ................................................................ 4-8

Security Management .................................................................4-9

Current Settings .....................................................................4-10

Duplicated IP Detection and Trap ..........................................4-11

Enabling and Disabling Station Movement Trap ................... 4-12

Configuring Port Security ....................................................... 4-13

Configuring Port New Node Detection Trap ..........................4-14

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Configuring Port Lock and Intruder Lock .............................. 4-15

Setting the Intruder Trap ....................................................... 4-17

Inserting/Modifying a Port Trusted MAC Address ................. 4-17

Resetting Security to Defaults ............................................... 4-17

VLAN Management .................................................................. 4-18

VLAN Specifications for the IntraCore 8000 ......................... 4-18

Other VLAN Features in IntraCore 8000 ............................... 4-19

Overview of VLANs ............................................................... 4-19

VLAN Groups ........................................................................ 4-21

Independent vs. Shared Learning ......................................... 4-22

Inter-Switch Links .................................................................. 4-23

Configuring VLAN Management ........................................... 4-26

Configuring Static VLAN Groups .......................................... 4-27

Advanced Static VLAN Configuration ................................... 4-30

Configuring VLAN Port Attributes ......................................... 4-33

Configuring Inter-Switch Links .............................................. 4-36

Displaying a Summary of VLAN Groups ............................... 4-38

Displaying a VLAN Port Summary ........................................ 4-38

Displaying a VLAN FID-VID Association Summary .............. 4-39

Resetting VLAN Configuration to Defaults ............................ 4-39

Configuring GVRP ................................................................ 4-39

Multicast Traffic Management .................................................. 4-44

Configuring Multicast Traffic Management ........................... 4-46

Current Settings .................................................................... 4-47

Multicast Forwarding Database Configuration ...................... 4-48

Web Browser Management ......................................................... 5-1

Accessing with a Web Browser .................................................. 5-1

Management Buttons ................................................................. 5-3

Front Panel Button ..................................................................... 5-3

Genl Info (General Information) Button ...................................... 5-5

Statistics Button .......................................................................... 5-6

Port Config (Port Configuration) Button .................................... 5-10

Span Tree (Spanning Tree) Button .......................................... 5-11

SNMP Button ............................................................................ 5-12

Addr (Address) Table Button .................................................... 5-13

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VLAN Button .............................................................................5-14

Port Configuration .................................................................. 5-14

VLAN Configuration ..............................................................5-15

Duplicate IP Button ................................................................... 5-19

Technical Support ....................................................................... A-1

Contacting Technical Support .................................................... A-1

MIB Statistics .............................................................................. B-1

MIB Object Definitions for Counters .......................................... B-1

Readable Frames ................................................................... B-1

Readable Octets ..................................................................... B-1

FCS Errors .............................................................................. B-1

Alignment Errors ..................................................................... B-2

Frame Too Longs ................................................................... B-2

Short Events ........................................................................... B-2

Runts ...................................................................................... B-3

Collisions ................................................................................ B-3

Late Events ............................................................................. B-4

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1

Introduction

This chapter introduces the IntraCore architecture, then gives a description

of the chassis and the various modules that can be installed in the IntraCore

8000. There are also tables of the key features, default settings, and

specifications of the IntraCore 8000, and explanations of the different LED

indicators used by the various modules.

IntraCore Architecture Overview

Asanté has developed the IntraCore™ Architecture to meet the needs of

multi-service networks that support all applications and data types. The

architecture is standards-based and provides

G multi-vendor inter-operability
G a migration path from current systems
G investment protection

With the IntraCore Architecture, Asanté has found innovative ways of

embracing industry standards and technology advances to create products

capable of meeting real world requirements for converged, multi-service

networks.

The overall design incorporates a family of tightly integrated ASICs,

designed as system building blocks. These building blocks enable the rapid

development of advanced networking systems that are timed to meet market

requirements. The architecture ensures consistent high performance as

systems scale their capacity and feature capability. This approach extends

the useful life of the system and protects customer investments.

The Core Switching Engine

The Core Switching Engine is the centerpiece for all IntraCore products.

Based on advanced silicon ASICs, the Core Switching Engine is a high

performance, non-blocking, multi-gigabit switching fabric with scalable

bandwidth capacity. The Core Switching Engine is data format independent

and can support either frame or cell based interfaces. This capability is

becoming increasingly important as enterprise (primarily frame-based) and

service provider (primarily cell-based) networks move closer together.

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Introduction

Infrastructure Connectivity

The second key element of the architecture is Infrastructure Connectivity.
IntraCore specifies standards based, high performance, cost effective
technologies for connectivity among devices in the network.

In the LAN –

At the network edge, Layer 2 switched 10/100/1000 Ethernet meets the
requirements for high-speed connectivity of desktop computers and scalable,
cost effective data transmission for trunks to the network core.

In the network core, Layer 2/3+-switched 10/100/1000 Ethernet meets the
requirements for high speed, scalable, cost effective data transmission and
support for all multi-service data types. High performance servers can be
centrally located for added physical security.

Throughout the LAN, advanced queuing techniques combined with multiple
priority levels and support for industry standard 802.1Q and 802.1p enable
Quality of Service within the network.

In the MAN/WAN –

Long haul Gigabit Ethernet, ATM, and Packet over SONET meet the
requirements for all of the following:

G scalable, cost effective data transmission

G support for all multi-service data types

G service provider inter operability

Network Management, Security, Performance, and Control

IntraCore includes a rich suite of features required for the effective
management, security, performance, and control of the network. The
following table illustrates the features and standards supported by the
IntraCore architecture.

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The IntraCore Product Family

Feature

Web Browser Management Supported

SNMP, RMON Supported Supported Supported

Standard MIsS Supported Supported Supported

802.1P Priority Supported Supported

802.1Q VLAN Tagging Supported Supported Supported

802.1D – Spanning Tree Supported Supported Supported

IGMP V1, V2 Snooping Supported Supported

RSVP Snooping Supported Supported

GARP Multicast Registration Supported Supported

Duplicate IP addr. detection Supported Supported

Station movement notification Supported Supported

IP to MAC address binding Supported Supported

Controlled management access Supported

GVRP (Group VLAN Regis­tration Protocol)

Manage-

ment

Supported Supported Supported

Security

Perfor­mance

Control

Advanced Port Configuration:
Broadcast & Multicast rate
limit & port priority

Supported Supported Supported

Table 1-1 Summary of IntraCore’s supported features

The IntraCore Product Family

The Asanté IntraCore architecture is the basis for a family of switching

system products in fixed, stackable and chassis form factors that allow

customers to integrate telephony, video and data applications. Initially, two

systems are offered that provide high performance, high port-count, Layer 2

switching. Additional configurations will be introduced to offer advanced

Layer 3 and above routing, traffic classification, advanced QoS, higher

bandwidth and port capacity. All systems will be consistent in their

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Introduction

operation and management allowing customers to seamlessly deploy any
model in their network.

Edge Switches

Edge Switches provide the first point of connectivity to the network.
Connecting to an Enterprise Switch in the network core, Edge Switches
provide aggregation of traffic from desktop computers over high capacity
trunks. The initial product introduced in the Edge Switch category is the
IntraCore 8000.

The IntraCore 8000 is a stackable, high performance solution for enterprise
edge applications. Each stack supports up to 192 10/100Mbps switched
Ethernet connections for cost-effective high-density connectivity in wiring
closets. The system can operate as a stand-alone network or be used in
combination with IntraCore 8000 in the backbone.

Enterprise Switches

In the network core, Enterprise Switches are deployed to aggregate traffic
from wiring closets and provide high-speed connectivity to network servers.
Typically these switches are modular in form factor, and can be easily
upgraded or reconfigured. This flexibility provides for customized
configurations to meet a wide variety of requirements. The initial product
introduced in this category is the IntraCore 9000.

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The IntraCore 8000

The IntraCore 8000

The IntraCore 8000 is a stackable, high performance solution for enterprise

edge applications. Each stack supports up to 192 10/100Mbps switched

Ethernet connections for cost-effective high-density connectivity in wiring

closets. The system can operate as a stand-alone network or be used in

combination with an IntraCore 8000 in the backbone.

Figure 1-1 IntraCore 8000 Front Panel

Expansion Modules

The following modules can be used to extend the capabilities of the

IntraCore 8000.

8-port 10/100 Switch Module

This module provides 8 ports supporting switched 100BaseTX or 10BaseT

per port. Each module occupies a single slot and has either 24 RJ-45

connectors or 2 RJ-21 connectors.

Figure 1-2 8-port 10/100 Switch Module

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Introduction

Gigabit Ethernet Switch Module

This module provides a slot for a switched Gigabit Ethernet port. Each
module occupies a single slot and has a GBIC port that accepts Asanté or
third party GBIC interfaces. The following subsections describe the possible
GBIC interfaces.

Figure 1-3 Gigabit Ethernet Switch Module

1000Base SX GBIC

This module provides a GBIC interface with SC-type fiber connectors. The
interface supports 62.5 and 50 micron multimode fiber media. The 62.5
micron multimode fiber can be up to 275 meters long, and the 50 micron
multimode fiber can be up to 550 meters long.

1000BaseLX Long Haul GBIC

This module provides a GBIC interface for SC-type fiber connectors. The
interface supports 10 micron single mode fiber for distances up to 100
kilometers.

1000BaseLX GBIC

This module provides a GBIC interface for SC-type fiber connectors. The
interface supports 10 micron single mode fiber for distances up to 5
kilometers.

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Features

Features

The following table lists the major features of the IntraCore 8000 switch.

Feature Description

Media Flexibility Expansion module options include 8-port 10/100 Base-TX

High Density Supports up to 192 10/100 switched Ethernet ports or up to 3

ASIC-Based Architec­ture

High Performance
16Gbps Backplane

Multiple Priority
Queues

Stackable Form Factor
with modular expan­sion options

Configuration Flexibil­ity and Growth

switched Ethernet modules and single-port Gigabit Ethernet
modules with GBIC slots.

switched Gigabit Ethernet ports and 24 10/100 switched Ether­net ports in a single stacking unit. This saves space in crowded
equipment rooms.

ASIC-based packet processing provides wire speed perfor­mance on all interfaces.

The system supports current requirements for multi-service
voice, video, and data applications with bandwidth to spare.
The high-capacity backplane is designed so that it may be
scaled up to 80 Gbps, extending the useful life of the chassis.

The “application aware” system ensures that mission critical
applications get the bandwidth and priority they need, even
under heavy traffic conditions. When network congestion
occurs, low latency requirements are managed by the system.

Each stack unit supports three option slots that can be custom­ized to meet customer configuration requirements. Unique
stacking design delivers scalable system bandwidth assuring
maximum system performance regardless of configuration.

Expansion modules can be mixed and matched in any configu­ration and quantity to meet design requirements. You can add
capacity whenever your business requires it.

GBIC Modules for
Gigabit Ethernet Media
Flexibility

Installation Options The system can be rack-mounted to save space.

The two GBIC Gigabit Ethernet modules can be configured
with any combination of 1000SX, 1000LX or 1000LX (Long
Haul) GBIC interfaces. Either Asanté or third party GBIC inter­faces can be used, and the interfaces can be “hot swapped.”
This means that GBIC interfaces can be re-deployed based on
the user’s applications.

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Feature (Cont.) Description (Cont.)

Security Node summary tracks MAC and IP addresses per device, for

Web Based Manage­ment

VLANs Supports up to 64 port-based VLANs (IEEE 802.1Q compliant)

Multicast Control The IntraCore 8000 supports standards based IGMP snooping

RMON The administrator can use an RMON probe for in-depth traffic

Spanning Tree Protocol Spanning Tree Protocol (STP) detects and eliminates data loops

Y2K compliance All IntraCore 8000 modules are Y2K compliant.

multiple devices on each port. The Port Security feature pro­vides per-port security, allowing the network manager to spec­ify which MAC is authorized on each port. Only the device with
that MAC address is allowed to connect to that specific port.

Built-in Web-based interface is provided for chassis manage­ment, module management, port-level control, and monitoring.
The IntraCore 8000 can also be managed via Telnet, Console,
or third party SNMP console.

for security, logical network design, and the control of broad­cast traffic. The 802.1Q standard specifies VLAN tagging for
trunking VLANs from switch to switch, or switch to router.
Compatible with all 802.1Q equipment for easy integration into
existing networks.

and GMRP for control of multicast traffic generated by band­width-hungry applications such as video, ensuring maximum
application and network performance.

analysis, with support for four groups of RMON.

to prevent broadcast storms from overwhelming your network.

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Table 1-2 IntraCore 8000 Features

Defaults and Specifications

Defaults and Specifications

The IntraCore 8000 is shipped with the following factory default settings

and specifications:

Configuration Default Setting

Backplane Speed 16Gbps/stack unit, up to 80Gbps in a 4 unit stack.

Switching Method Store-and-forward

Forwarding Rates:
(64 byte packets)

Buffer Size 4MB

MAC Address Table 8K

Full-Duplex Standards based Auto-negotiation enabled

VLAN 64 port-based VLANs, GVRP support, 802.1Q VLAN Tagging

Spanning Tree Protocol 802.1D, enabled

Flood Rate Limiting Broadcast/multicast traffic

Priority 802.1p, 8 levels mapped to 4 queues

RMON Groups 1-3, 9

SNMP MIB-II, Bridge MIB, RMON MIB, Asanté private MIBs

Console Baud Rate 9600

Password Asante

Switched 10Mbps = 14,880 pps
Switched 100Mbps = 148,810 pps
Switched 1000Mbps = 1,488,100 pps

Table 1-3 Defaults and Specifications

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Introduction

LEDs

The following indicator lights are used on the various modules of the
IntraCore 8000.

LED Color and Meaning

Stacking (to left of modules)

Power Green - Power is on when lit

Stack Number Specifies IntraCore 8000 Unit – #1 is bottom unit

Stack CPU Specifies IntraCore 8000 unit with management CPU

Matrix Board Present Indicates whether or not current unit has the Matrix

MII Present Indicates whether or not a Media Independent Interface

8-port 10/100 Switch Module

Link/Speed Green - Connection and link have been made

Duplex/Activity Green -Full Duplex

Gigabit Switch Module

Power Green - Power is on when lit

Link Green - Connection and link have been made.

module for the other units in the stack

module has been installed in the current IntraCore 8000
unit

Amber - Half Duplex Blinking - Active

Table 1-4 LEDs and their meanings

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Figure 1-4 LEDs on face plate

2

Installation and Setup

This chapter explains how to install, connect, and configure the IntraCore

8000 chassis and modules to work with your network. It also explains how

to set up your IntraCore 8000 for management, either from a console, via

telnet, via SNMP, or by using a Web browser.

Installation Guidelines

The following guidelines will help you prepare to install your IntraCore

8000 in such a way that it has the proper power supply and environment.

Power Requirements

The source electrical outlet should be installed near the IntraCore 8000 and

easily accessible. It must also be properly grounded.

Make sure the power source adheres to the following guidelines:

G Voltage range: 100 to 240 VAC
G Frequency range: 60/50 Hz
G Maximum current: 3.5 A per power supply at 110 volts

Environmental Requirements

The IntraCore 8000 must be installed in a clean, dry, dust-free area with

adequate air circulation to maintain the following environmental limits:

G Temperature: 0° to 40° C (32° to 104° F)104°
G Relative Humidity: 5% to 85% non-condensing

Avoid direct sunlight, heat sources, or areas with high levels of

electromagnetic interference.

Cooling and Airflow

Do not restrict air flow by covering or obstructing air vents on the sides of

the IntraCore 8000.

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Installation and Setup

Installation Overview

The table below describes the steps needed to install the IntraCore 8000. The
steps that are optional are labeled “optional” and the steps that are required
are labeled “required.” The sections that follow explain each step in detail.

Step Action to Be Taken

1 (Required)

2 (Required)

3 (Optional)

4 (Optional)

5 (Required)

6 (Required)

7 (Required)

Open the box and check the contents. See the Package Contents sheet
for a complete list of the items included with your IntraCore 8000.

Install the IntraCore 8000 chassis in an equipment rack or wall rack,
or prepare it for desktop placement. See page 2-3.

Create a stack of up to four IntraCore 8000 switches. See page 2-5.

Install the port expansion modules you have purchased for your Intra­Core 8000 and ensure each is properly seated and locked in place.
See page 2-7.

Connect the power supply. See page 2-9.

Connect network devices to the IntraCore 8000. See page 2-10.

Configure the IntraCore 8000 for management capabilities.
See page 2-11.

Table 2-1 Installation Overview

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Chassis Installation/Placement

Chassis Installation/Placement

The IntraCore 8000 can be installed in a standard 19-inch equipment rack. It

can also be placed on a stable horizontal surface.

I Important: The equipment rack or desk on which you

install your IntraCore 8000 must be secure and stable.
Equipment racks must be fastened to the floor; desks
must be resting on a flat, stable surface.

Installation in an Equipment Rack

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

Safety Precautions for Rack Installation

I Important! Before continuing, disconnect all cables

from the IntraCore 8000. Also, do not install any optional
modules you have purchased until the switch has been
installed in the rack.

Equipment Rack Guidelines

Guideline Specification

Size Width; 17.75 inches (45.09 cm).

Stability Rack must be bolted to the floor. Mount heavier units at the bottom of the

Ventilation Ensure that the rack is installed in a room where the temperature remains

Clearance In addition to providing clearance for ventilation, ensure that there is ade-

Depth: 19.25 inches (48.9 cm) to 32 inches (81.3 cm).

rack. If the IntraCore 8000 is the only unit, mount it the bottom of the
rack..

below 40° C (104° F). Ensure also that there are no obstructions, such as
other equipment or cables, blocking airflow to or from the IntraCore 8000
vents.

quate clearance for servicing the modules of the IntraCore 8000 from the
front.

Table 2-2 Equipment Rack Guidelines

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Equipment Rack Installation Procedure

To mount the IntraCore 8000 in an equipment rack:

1 Place the IntraCore 8000 on a flat, stable surface.

2 Locate a rack-mounting bracket (supplied) and place it

over the mounting holes on one side of the unit.

3 Insert six screws (supplied) into the holes and tighten

with a Phillips screwdriver. Do not use fewer than six
screws for this mounting.

4 For the other side of the unit, repeat the two previous

steps.

5 Place the unit in the equipment rack.

6 Secure the unit by screwing its mounting brackets to the

equipment rack. Use a minimum of four screws for this
purpose.

I Important! Make sure the unit is supported until all

the mounting screws for each bracket are secured to
the equipment rack. Failure to do so could cause the
unit to fall, resulting in personal injury or damage to
the unit, or both.

7 Proceed to the section, “Installing Port Expansion Mod-

ules.”

Free-Standing/Desktop Placement

The IntraCore 8000 has four rubber feet on the bottom of the case that allow
for free-standing placement of the unit.

For free-standing/desktop placement:

1 Attach the four rubber pads (supplied) to the bottom of

each corner of the IntraCore 8000 chassis.

2 Place the unit on a flat surface with a minimum area of

17.1” x 13.5” (434.3 mm x 342.9 mm) and support capac­ity of 22 lbs (10 kg).

3 Make sure there is enough ventilation space between the

IntraCore 8000 and surrounding objects.

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Stacking Switches

Stacking Switches

Up to four IntraCore 8000 switches may be connected within a stack. In each

of the different configurations, bandwidth increases to meet the growth of

traffic.

Two Stack Configuration

If you wish to add a single switch to create a stack of two, take the following

steps.

1 Mount the second switch in the rack above the first

switch, or place it on top of the first switch.

2 Connect the 20-pin stacking cable provided by Asanté

from the Stack Connector module on the back of the first
switch to the Stack Connector module on the second
switch.

K Note: Do not use any cable but the IntraCore 8000

stacking cable supplied with your unit. If you need
additional cables, contact Asanté support (see Appen­dix A, “Technical Support,” for details).

Three or Four Stack Configuration

Before stacking three or four IntraCore 8000 switches, you must obtain a

Stack Matrix module from Asanté. IntraCore 8000 switches come equipped

with a single-port Stack Connector module. On one of the switches, the

Stack Connector module must be replaced with a 3-port Stack Matrix

module.

To create a stack of three or four IntraCore 8000 switches, use the following

procedure.

1 In the original switch (bottom), remove the (single-port)

Stack Connector module from the back of the switch and
replace it with a (3-port) Stack Matrix module.

2 Mount the other switches in the rack above the first one,

or place them on top of the first switch.

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3 Connect the Stack Matrix module on the first switch to

the Stack Connector modules on the other switches. Use
the 50-pin stacking cables provided by Asanté, as shown
in Figure 2-1.

K Note: Do not use any cable but the IntraCore 8000

stacking cable supplied with your unit. If you need
additional cables, contact Asanté support (see Appen­dix A, “Technical Support,” for details).

Figure 2-1 Four stack configuration

When you have cabled the switches together, proceed with network cabling,
as described in “Connecting to the Network” earlier in this chapter.

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Installing Port Expansion Modules

Installing Port Expansion Modules

Up to three optional port expansion modules can be installed in the IntraCore

8000, in addition to a stack matrix module. (A stack matrix module is needed

only if more than two units are stacked together. See “Stacking Switches.”)

To install any combination of Gigabit Ethernet Switch (GBIC) modules and

8-port 10/100 Switch modules, use the following procedure.

I Important: Make sure the IntraCore 8000 is properly

installed in an equipment rack or resting on a flat, stable
surface. Also make sure the power cord is disconnected
for initial installation.

1 Remove the cover plate from the slot where you intend to

install the expansion module.

2 Align the bottom of the expansion module with the rails

inside the IntraCore 8000 slot, as shown in Figure 2-2.

3 Slide the module into the slot until it stops, then push the

module in gently until it seats with the connector.

Figure 2-2 Installing port expansion module

4 Tighten the thumbscrews at the ends of the module’s face

plate. Use a straight-bladed screwdriver so the thumb­screws cannot be loosened by hand.

Installation of the module is complete. Repeat this procedure for each

module you have purchased.

I Important: Do not remove modules from the IntraCore

8000 unless you are a qualified System Administrator.

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Installing GBIC Interfaces

If you have installed Gigabit Ethernet switch modules, you must install
GBIC interfaces. Instructions for installing, removing, and maintaining
GBIC interfaces are provided in this section.

K

Note: GBICs are hot-swappable.

Installing a GBIC

To install a GBIC interface into a Gigabit Ethernet module:

1 Remove the GBIC from its protective packaging.

2 Grip the sides of the GBIC with your thumb and forefin-

ger, then insert the GBIC into the slot on the front of the
Gigabit Ethernet module.

3 Slide the GBIC into the slot until you hear or feel a click.

The click indicates that the GBIC is locked into the slot.

4 When you are ready to attach the fiber-optic cable,

remove the plugs from the GBIC and save them for future
use.

Removing a GBIC

To remove a GBIC interface from a Gigabit Ethernet module:

1 Disconnect the fiber-optic cable from the GBIC SC-type

connector.

2 Release the GBIC from the slot by simultaneously

squeezing the plastic tabs on both sides of the GBIC.

3 Slide the GBIC out of the slot.

4 Install the plugs in the GBIC optical bores, and place the

GBIC in protective packaging.

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GBIC Care and Handling

Follow these GBIC maintenance guidelines:

G Unnecessary removal and insertion of a GBIC can lead to its pre-

mature failure. A GBIC has a lifetime of 100 to 500 removals/
insertions.

G GBICs are static-sensitive. To prevent ESD damage, follow your

normal board and component handling procedures.

G GBICs are dust-sensitive. When the GBIC is stored or when a

fiber-optic cable is not plugged in, always keep plugs in the GBIC
optical bores.

G Use an alcohol swab or Kim-Wipe to clean the ferrules of the opti-

cal connector. The most common source of contaminants in the
optical bores is debris picked up from the optical connectors.

Connecting Power

To connect power to the IntraCore 8000, use the following procedure.

I Important: Carefully review the power requirements on

page 2-1 before connecting power to the IntraCore 8000.

1 Plug one end of the supplied power cord into the power

connector on the back of the unit.

2 Plug the other end into a grounded AC outlet.

The front panel LEDs blink and the Power LED illumi­nates. The IntraCore 8000 is ready for connection to the
network.

I Important: If the power does not come on, refer to

Appendix A, “Troubleshooting.”

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Connecting to the Network

The IntraCore 8000 unit may be connected to an Ethernet network, with the
unit powered either on or off. Use the following procedure to make your
network connections.

1 Connect network devices to the IntraCore 8000, follow-

ing the cable guidelines outlined below.

2 After the unit is connected to the network, it can be con-

figured for management capabilities. See “Configuring
for Management” later in this chapter.

10/100BaseX Ports Cabling Procedures

The 8 fixed ports on each 10/100 module allow for the connection of
10Base-T or 100Base-TX network devices. The ports are compatible with
IEEE 802.3 and 802.3u standards.

I Important: The IntraCore 8000 must be located within

100 meters of its attached 10Base-T or 100Base-TX
devices.

Connecting To Cable Required

Network Station Category 5 UTP (Unshielded Twisted-Pair) straight-through

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

Repeater/Hub’s Uplink
port

Table 2-3 10/100BaseTX cabling requirements

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

RJ-45 connectors.

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

Configuring for Management

1000BaseX Ports Cabling Procedures

Cabling requirements for the 2-port Gigabit Ethernet modules depend on

which type of GBIC interface has been installed. Use the following chart to

determine the cabling requirements for your GBIC.

Connecting To Cable Required

1000BaseSX GBIC Cables with SC-type fiber connectors: 62.5 micron multimode

1000BaseLX Long
Haul GBIC

1000BaseLX GBIC Cables with SC-type fiber connectors: 10 micron single mode

fiber media up to 275 meters long, or 50 micron multimode fiber
media up to 550 meters long.

Cables with SC-type fiber connectors: 10 micron single mode
fiber media up to 100 kilometers long.

fiber media up to 5 kilometers long.

Table 2-4 1000BaseX cabling requirements

Configuring for Management

To use the IntraCore 8000 as a managed switch, it must be configured with

an IP address. This can be accomplished in one of two ways:

G automatically using BootP (default)
G manually via the unit’s Console port

I Important: For security reasons, you should also

change the SNMP community strings before putting the
IntraCore 8000 on your network. For instructions, see
“Changing Community Strings” on page 3-17.

BootP Configuration

The IntraCore 8000 is shipped with BootP support. If your network contains

a BootP server configured with available, valid IP addresses, BootP allows

the IntraCore 8000 to be configured automatically with an IP address when

the IntraCore 8000 is connected to the network and is powered on. Use the

following procedure to set up BootP.

I Important: BootP configuration works only if the

IntraCore 8000 does not have an IP address assigned to it.

1 Make sure your network has a BootP server configured

with a valid IP address entry for the IntraCore 8000.

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2 When the IntraCore 8000 is connected to the network and

is powered on, it automatically transmits a BootP request
across the network (up to 10 times) until it receives a
valid IP address from the BootP server.

3 After an IP address is received, the IntraCore 8000 can be

managed via in-band access. For more information, see
Chapter 3, “Configuration.”

To verify that a valid IP address was received, try to ‘ping’ the IntraCore

8000. If you can access the IntraCore 8000, it is properly configured with an
IP address.

For more information on using BootP, see “Bootstrap Configuration” in
Chapter 3.

Connecting To a Console

To make the cable connection from a terminal to the console port of the
IntraCore 8000, use the following procedure.

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

D-subminiature plug at one end, connect a terminal or
workstation (PC or Macintosh) running a terminal emula­tor to the console port on the front of the IntraCore 8000.

2 Make sure both units are powered on.

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

G Baud: 9600
G Data Bits: 8
G Parity: None
G Stop Bits: 1
G Flow Control: None

3 Once connected, the Local Management Main Menu

appears on the terminal screen.

For further information on setting an IP address for configuration of a
terminal, or a PC running a VT100 terminal or emulator (such as
HyperTerminal, ProComm, or ZTerm), see “System IP Configuration” in
Chapter 3.

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