Asante Technologies Intrachassis 9000 User Manual

IntraChassis 9000

Ethernet Switch

User’s Manual

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FCC Information

This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause interference, in which case, the user, at his or her own risk and expense, will be required to correct the interference.

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Contents

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

The IntraChassis 9000 ................................... 1-4

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

Network Management Module .................. 1-5

24-port 10/100 Switch Module .................. 1-6

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

Power Supply ........................................... 1-7

Features ......................................................... 1-8

Defaults and Specifications .......................... 1-10

LEDs ............................................................ 1-11

2 Installation and Set-up ..................................... 2-1

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

Safety Information .................................... 2-1

Power Requirements ................................ 2-4

Environmental Requirements ................... 2-4

Cooling and Airflow ................................... 2-4

Installation Overview ...................................... 2-5

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

Equipment Rack Installation of the Chassis 2-6

Free-Standing/Desktop Installation of the Chassis

2-8

Cable Guide Installation ........................... 2-8

Installing Modules .......................................... 2-9

Installing GBIC Interfaces ....................... 2-11

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Installing Second Power Supply ................... 2-11

Connecting Power ........................................ 2-11

Connecting to the Network ........................... 2-12

10/100BaseX Ports Cabling Procedures 2-12 1000BaseX Ports Cabling Procedures ...2-13

Configuring for Management ........................ 2-13

BootP Configuration ................................ 2-14

Connecting To a Console .......................2-15

Management Options ................................... 2-16

Out-of-Band Management ......................2-16

In-Band Management .............................2-17

Management Interface .................................2-18

Accessing a Submenu ............................ 2-19

Exiting a Submenu .................................. 2-19

General Information Screen ......................... 2-19

Accessing General Information ............... 2-19

Configuration Menu ...................................... 2-20

Logging into the Configuration Menu ...... 2-20

Configuration Menu Options ................... 2-21

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

Basic Configuration Overview ........................ 3-1

System Administration Configuration ............. 3-2

Current Settings ........................................ 3-2

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

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

Current Settings ........................................ 3-4

Changing System IP Information .............. 3-4

Bootstrap Configuration .................................. 3-5

Loading Software Locally .......................... 3-7

Loading Software Remotely ...................... 3-7

Current Settings ........................................ 3-9

SNMP Configuration ..................................... 3-11

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Current Settings ...................................... 3-12

Changing Community Strings ................. 3-12

Enabling Authentication Traps ................ 3-13

Adding or Updating a Trap Receiver ...... 3-13

Deleting a Trap Receiver ........................ 3-13

Port Configuration ........................................ 3-14

Viewing Legends for Configuration Settings 3-16

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

Enabling or Disabling a Port ................... 3-17

Configuring Auto-negotiation .................. 3-18

Configuring a Port Manually ................... 3-19

Configuration of 1000BaseX ports ......... 3-20

Enabling or Disabling a Port ................... 3-20

Advanced Port Configuration ....................... 3-22

Advanced 10/100BaseTX Port Configuration 3-22

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

Setting the Maximum Broadcast or Multicast Rate

3-23

Enabling or Disabling 802.3x Flow Control 3-24

Setting Port Default Priority .................... 3-24

Advanced 1000BaseX Port Configuration 3-26

Global Port Configuration ............................. 3-26

Unicast Forwarding Database Configuration 3-28

Current Settings ...................................... 3-30

Displaying the Forwarding Database ...... 3-30

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

Setting the MAC Address Age-Out Time 3-37

Image File Downloading Configuration ........ 3-37

Image Downloading Through TFTP ....... 3-38

Serial Downloading Configuration .......... 3-41

System Reset Configuration ........................ 3-44

Current Options ...................................... 3-44

Resetting the IntraChassis 9000 ............ 3-45

Scheduling a Reset ................................ 3-45

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Viewing the System Log ............................... 3-46

Clearing the System Log ......................... 3-47

Viewing Current Operating Information ........ 3-48

User Interface Configuration ........................3-50

Current Settings ...................................... 3-50

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

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

Changing the Password .......................... 3-52

..................................................................... 3-52

4 Statistics ...........................................................4-1

Viewing Statistics ...........................................4-1

5 Advanced Management .................................... 5-1

Spanning Tree Protocol .................................. 5-1

Overview ................................................... 5-1

How It Works ............................................. 5-2

Enabling and Disabling STP ..................... 5-2

Configuring Spanning Tree Parameters ...5-2

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

Spanning Tree Port Configuration ............5-5

Setting Port Priority and Path Cost ........... 5-6

SNMP and RMON Management .................... 5-7

RMON Management ................................. 5-7

Security .......................................................... 5-8

Enabling and Disabling Duplicated-IP Detection 510 Enabling and Disabling Duplicated-IP Trap 5-10 Enabling and Disabling Station Movement Trap 510 Viewing a List of Duplicated-IP Addresses 5-11

Resetting Security to Defaults ................. 5-11

VLAN Management ...................................... 5-11

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VLAN Specifications for the IntraChassis 9000 5-

Other VLAN Features in IntraChassis 9000 5-14

Abbreviations .......................................... 5-14

Default VLAN .......................................... 5-15

Port VLAN ID .......................................... 5-15

Port Admit Frame Type .......................... 5-16

Port Ingress Filtering .............................. 5-16

VLAN Port Membership and Untagging . 5-16

6 Web Browser Management .............................. 6-1

Accessing with a Web Browser ...................... 6-1

Management Buttons ..................................... 6-2

Front Panel Button ......................................... 6-3

Genl Info (General Information) Button .......... 6-5

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

Port Config (Port Configuration) Button ......... 6-9

Span Tree (Spanning Tree) Button .............. 6-10

SNMP Button ............................................... 6-11

Addr (Address) Table Button ....................... 6-12

VLAN Button ................................................ 6-13

Duplicate IP Button ...................................... 6-17

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

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

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

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

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Introduction

This chapter introduces the IntraChassis 9000 architecture, then gives a description of the chassis and the various modules that can be installed in it. There are also tables of the key features, default settings, and speciﬁcations of the IntraChassis 9000, 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 multiservice networks that support all applications and data types. The architecture is standards-based and provides

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multi-vendor inter operability

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a migration path from current systems

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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

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important as enterprise (primarily frame-based) and service provider (primarily cell-based) networks move closer together.

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:

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scalable, cost effective data transmission

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support for all multi-service data types

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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 as part of this section of the overall architecture.

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IntraCore Architecture Overview

Feature

Web Browser Management

SNMP, RMON

Standard MIsS

802.1P Priority

802.1Q VLAN Tagging

802.1D – Spanning Tree

IGMP V1, V2 Snooping

RSVP Snooping

GARP Multicast Registration

Duplicate IP addr. detection

Station movement notiﬁcation

IP to MAC address binding

Controlled management access

GVRP (Group VLAN Registration Protocol)

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

Manage-

ment

Supported

Supported Supported Supported

Supported Supported

Supported Supported Supported

Security

Supported Supported Supported

Supported

Performance

Supported Supported

Control

Policy management: IntServ (RSVP), DiffServ, COPS

Directory services: DNS, DHCP, LDAP

Table 1-1 Summary of IntraCore’s supported features

Supported Supported Supported Supported

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

Edge Switches

Providing the ﬁrst point of connectivity to the network are the Edge Switches. These connect to an Enterprise switch in the network core and provide aggregation of trafﬁc from desktop computers over high capacity trunks. The initial product introduced in the Edge Switch category is the IntraStack 8000.

The IntraStack 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 IntraChassis 9000 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 IntraChassis 9000.

The IntraChassis 9000

The IntraChassis 9000 is a chassis based modular Gigabit Ethernet enterprise switch designed for either high density wiring closets or as the core of the network backbone. The system can support up to 192 10/100Mbps switched Ethernet or 16 switched Gigabit Ethernet connections. System modules offer choice in media and connector types to best suit existing wiring infrastructure systems.

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Modules

Figure 1-1 IntraChassis 9000 Front Panels

Modules

The following modules can be installed in the IntraChassis 9000 chassis.

Network Management Module

This module is included with the IntraChassis 9000 chassis, and provides management for it and all other modules you install. It occupies one slot, and has a single DB-9 port for the console. The module supports Telnet and Web

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Browser management via industry standard SNMP with support for MIB II, RMON (four groups), Bridge MIB, and Asanté private MIBs.

Figure 1-2 Management Module

24-port 10/100 Switch Module

This module provides 24 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 1-3 24-port 10/100 Switch Module

2-port Gigabit Ethernet Switch Module

This module provides slots for two switched Gigabit Ethernet ports. Each module occupies a single slot and has 2 GBIC interfaces, which accept Asanté or third party GBIC interfaces. The following subsections describe the possible GBIC interfaces.

Figure 1-4 2-port 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 260 meters long, and the 50 micron multimode ﬁber can be up to 525 meters long.

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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 3 kilometers.

Power Supply

One Power Supply is provided with the IntraChassis 9000. A second Power Supply can be added to provide additional power and redundancy for the other modules.

Figure 1-5 Power Supply

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Features

The following table lists the major features of the IntraChassis 9000 switch.

Feature

Media Flexibility Expansion module options include 24-port 10/100 Base-TX

High Density Supports up to 192 10/100 switched Ethernet ports or up to 16

ASIC-Based Architecture ASIC-based packet processing provides wire speed performance

High Performance 16Gbps Backplane

Multiple Priority Queues The “application aware” system ensures that mission critical appli-

Chassis Based Form Factor

Conﬁguration Flexibility and Growth

switched Ethernet modules, 2-port Gigabit Ethernet modules with GBIC slots, and 24-port 10/100 Base-TX switched Ethernet RJ-21 modules for compatibility with existing wiring.

switched Gigabit Ethernet ports in a single chassis. This saves space in crowded equipment rooms.

on all interfaces.

The system supports current requirements for multi-service voice, video, and data applications with bandwidth to spare. The highcapacity backplane is designed so that it may be scaled up to 128Gbps, extending the useful life of the chassis.

cations get the bandwidth and priority they need, even under heavy trafﬁc conditions. Low latency requirements are managed by the system when network congestion occurs.

The nine slot modular chassis allows conﬁguration ﬂexibility and cost effective network expansion. A wide variety of switched 10/ 100/1000 Ethernet interfaces are supported, with ﬂexible media options to meet all network requirements. The IntraChassis 9000 can be conﬁgured as a high-density switch for campus wiring closets, or a high-capacity switch for Gigabit Ethernet backbones.

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

Description

GBIC Modules for Gigabit Ethernet Media Flexibility

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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 if equipment is retired.

Feature (Cont.) Deﬁnition (Continued)

Features

Reliability and Redundancy

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

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

Web Based Management Built-in Web-based interface is provided for chassis management,

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

Multicast Control The IntraChassis 9000 supports standards based IGMP snooping

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

For maximum uptime and minimum network disruption, the interface and management modules are hot-swappable. Conﬁguration options include support for up to two load-sharing, hotswappable power supplies.

tiple devices on each port. The New Node Detection 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.

module management, port-level control, and monitoring. The IntraChassis 9000 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 like video, ensuring maximum application and network performance.

analysis, with support for four groups of RMON.

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

Y2K compliance All IntraChassis 9000 modules are Y2K compliant.

prevent broadcast storms from overwhelming your network.

Table 1-2 IntraChassis 9000 Features

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Defaults and Speciﬁcations

The IntraChassis 9000 is shipped with the following factory default settings and speciﬁcations:

Conﬁguration

Backplane Speed 32Gbps.

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 trafﬁc

Priority 802.1Q, 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 Asanté

Power Requirements 90 - 224 V, 50 - 60 Hz

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

Default Setting

Environmental Operating Range

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Temperature: 0° - 45° C (Storage: -40° - 85° C) Relative Humidity: 5% - 95% non-condensing

Table 1-3 Defaults and Speciﬁcations

LEDs

The following indicator lights are used on the various modules of the IntraChassis 9000.

LEDs

LED

Management Module

Power Green - Power is on when lit

Slot Control Center Green - upper row - For future functionality

Green - lower row - Module is installed in this slot.

Gigabit Switch (GBIC)

Power Green - Power is on when lit

Link Green - connection and link has been made.

24-port 10/100 Switch

Link/Speed Green - Link at 100Mbps Amber - Link at 10Mbps

Duplex/Activity Green -Full Duplex Amber - Half Duplex Blinking - Active

Power Module

Power Green - Power is available to IntraChassis 9000

P-Fail Amber - Power is not available to module

Fail Amber - Power module is not delivering power

Color and Meaning

Table 1-4 LEDs and their meanings

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Installation and Set-up

This chapter explains how to install, connect, and conﬁgure the IntraChassis 9000 chassis and modules to work with your network. It also explains how to set up your IntraChassis 9000 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 IntraChassis 9000 in such a way that it has the proper power supply and environment.

Safety Information

The following sections provide guidelines and procedures to help you install and use the IntraChassis 9000 safely.

Safety First

Use the following guidelines to ensure your safety and protect the equipment. This list is not inclusive of all potentially hazardous situations that you may be exposed to as you install the switch, so

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Never try to lift an IntraChassis 9000 chassis by yourself; two people are required to lift these switches.

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Always unplug all power cords before installing or removing a chassis or removing the chassis front panel.

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Keep the chassis area clear and free of dust during and after installation.

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Keep tools and chassis components off the ﬂoor and away from foot trafﬁc.

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Avoid wearing jewelry (including rings and chains) or other items that could get caught in the chassis. Avoid wearing any loose clothing or securely fasten items such as ties, scarves, or sleeves.

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Install the system in compliance with the following local and national electrical codes:

be alert

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❑

United States—National Fire Protection Association

(NFPA 70); United States National Electrical Code

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Canada—Canadian Electrical Code, Part I, CSA C22.1

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Other countries—International Electrotechnical Com-

mission (IEC) 364, Part 1 through Part 7

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Important:

Take the following precautions when installing

the IntraChassis 9000:

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

This equipment is to be installed and maintained by service personnel only as deﬁned by AS/NZS 3260 Clause 1.2.14.3 Service Personnel.

Before working on equipment that is connected to power lines, remove jewelry (including rings, necklaces, and watches). Metal objects will heat up when connected to power and ground and can cause serious burns or weld the metal object to the terminals.

Unplug the power cord before you work on a system that does not have an on/off switch.

Before installing the IntraChassis 9000, unplug the power cord.

Do not work on the system or connect or disconnect cables during periods of lightning activity.

Do not touch the power supply when the power cord is connected. Line voltages are present within the power supply when the power cord is connected.

Read the installation instructions before you connect the system to its power source.

This unit might have more than one power cord. To reduce the risk of electric shock, disconnect the two power supply cords before servicing the unit.

Do not stack the chassis on any other equipment. If the chassis falls, it can cause severe bodily injury and equipment damage.

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Lifting the Chassis Safely

The IntraChassis 9000 is not intended to be moved frequently. Before you install the switch, ensure that your site is properly prepared so that you can avoid moving the chassis later to accommodate power sources and network connections.

Two people are required to lift the IntraChassis 9000. Whenever you lift the chassis or any heavy object, follow these guidelines:

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Never attempt to lift a chassis by yourself. The size and weight of a chassis requires two people to safely lift and move it without causing injury or damaging the equipment.

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Ensure that your footing is solid, and balance the weight of the chassis between your feet.

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Lift the IntraChassis 9000 slowly; never move suddenly or twist your body as you lift.

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Keep your back straight and lift with your legs, not your back. If you must bend down to lift the chassis, bend at the knees, not at the waist, to reduce the strain on your lower back muscles.

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Leave all switch and power modules in place once they are properly installed.

❑ Always disconnect all external cables before lifting or moving the

chassis.

Safety With Electricity

The secondary power supply is designed to be removed and replaced while the system is operating without presenting an electrical hazard or damage to the system. Before removing a redundant power supply, ensure that the other power supply is turned on.

Follow these basic guidelines when working with any electrical equipment:

❑ Before beginning any procedures requiring access to the chassis inte-

rior, locate the emergency power-off switch for the room in which you are working.

❑ Disconnect all power and external cables before installing or remov-

ing a chassis.

❑ Do not work alone when potentially hazardous conditions exist.

❑ Never assume that power has been disconnected from a circuit;

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always check.

❑ Do not perform any action that creates a potential hazard to people

or makes the equipment unsafe.

❑ Carefully examine your work area for possible hazards such as moist

ﬂoors, ungrounded power extension cables, and missing safety grounds.

❑ Never install telephone jacks in wet locations unless the jack is specif-

ically designed for wet locations.

❑ Never touch uninsulated telephone wires or terminals unless the tele-

phone line has been disconnected at the network interface.

❑ Never touch uninsulated telephone wires or terminals unless the tele-

phone line has been disconnected at the network interface.

Power Requirements

The source electrical outlet should be installed near the IntraChassis 9000 and easily accessible. It must also 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: 10 A per power supply at 110 volts

Environmental Requirements

The IntraChassis 9000 must be installed in a clean, dry, dust-free area with adequate air circulation to maintain the following environmental limits:

❑ Temperature: 0° to 40° C (32° to 104° F)104°

❑ 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 chassis.

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Installation Overview

The table below describes the steps needed to install the IntraChassis 9000. 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(Required)

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 IntraChassis 9000.

Install the IntraChassis 9000 chassis in an equipment rack or wall rack, or prepare it for desktop placement. See page 2-5.

Important! When fully loaded, the IntraChassis 9000 can weigh over 100 lbs (45 Kg). Use proper lifting equipment and techniques to prevent back and other injuries.

Install the modules you have purchased for your IntraChassis 9000 and ensure each is properly seated and locked in place. See page 2-9.

Install a second power supply module and make sure it is properly seated in the chassis. See page 2-11.

Connect the power supply or power supplies. See page 2-11.

Connect the modules to your network cables. See page 2-12.

Conﬁgure the IntraChassis 9000 for management capabilities. See page 2-13.

Table 2-1 Installation Overview

Rack Mounting/Desktop Placement

The IntraChassis 9000 chassis can be installed in a standard 19-inch equipment rack. It can also be placed on a stable horizontal surface with support capabilities of 150 pounds (68.2 kilograms).

▲ Important: The equipment rack or desk on which you

install your IntraChassis 9000 must be secure and stable. Equipment racks must be fastened to the ﬂoor; desks must be resting on a ﬂat, stable surface.

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Installation and Set-up

Equipment Rack Installation of the Chassis

To install the unit in an equipment rack, use the following procedure. Refer to Figure 2-1 below.

Safety Precautions for Rack Installation

▲ Important! Disconnect all cables from the IntraChassis

9000 before continuing. Also, do not install the modules you have purchased until the chassis has been installed in the rack. This will reduce the weight of the chassis during rack installation.

▲ Important! Before installing the chassis in a rack, read the

“Safety Information” section earlier in this chapter to familiarize yourself with the proper site and environmental conditions. Failure to read and follow these guidelines could lead to an unsuccessful installation and possible damage to the system and components.

▲ Important! To prevent bodily injury when mounting or

servicing this unit in a rack, you must take special precautions to ensure that the system remains stable. The following guidelines are provided to ensure your safety:

❑ This unit should be mounted at the bottom of the rack

if it is the only unit in the rack.

❑ When mounting this unit in a partially ﬁlled rack, load

the rack from the bottom to the top with the heaviest

component at the bottom of the rack.

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

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

of the rack, and mount the IntraChassis 9000 at the bottom of the rack if it is the only unit mounted; this will ensure that the rack does not become top-heavy. If the rack has stabilizing devices, make sure they are installed before mounting the IntraChassis 9000.

Rack Mounting/Desktop Placement

Guideline Speciﬁcation

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

remains below 40 obstructions, such as other equipment or cables, blocking airﬂow to or from the IntraChassis 9000 vents.

° C (104° F). Ensure also that there are no

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

Figure 2-1 Mounting rack bracket on the IntraChassis 9000 chassis

adequate clearance for servicing the modules of the IntraChassis 9000 from the front.

1 Place the IntraChassis 9000 chassis 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 ﬁve screws (supplied) into the holes and tighten with

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

4 Repeat the two previous steps for the unit’s other side.

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5 Place the unit in the equipment rack.

▲ Important! When fully loaded, the IntraChassis 9000

can weigh over 100 lbs. Use proper lifting equipment

and techniques, as described in “Lifting the Chassis

Safely” earlier in this chapter, to prevent back and other

injuries.

6 Secure the unit by screwing its mounting brackets to the

equipment rack. Use a minimum of six {right?} screws for this purpose.

▲ 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 “Cable Guide Installation” section.

Free-Standing/Desktop Installation of the Chassis

The IntraChassis 9000 chassis has four rubber feet on the bottom of the chassis that allow for free-standing installation of the unit.

For free-standing/desktop placement:

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

each corner of the IntraChassis 9000 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 150 lbs (68.2 kg).

3 Make sure there is enough ventilation space between the

IntraChassis 9000 and surrounding objects.

4 Proceed to “Cable Guide Installation” below.

Cable Guide Installation

Before installing any of the modules in your IntraChassis 9000, place the cable guide hook units on each side of the front panel and attach them with the screws provided. Make sure you install the guides in such a way that the hooks open upward.

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Installing Modules

Up to eight IntraChassis modules can be installed in the IntraChassis 9000 chassis, in addition to the Management Engine module, which is pre-installed in the factory.

Before installing any modules, make sure the cable guides have been installed, as explained in the previous section of this chapter.

To install any combination of 2-port Gigabit Ethernet Switch (GBIC) modules and 24-port 10/100 Switch modules, use the following procedure.

▲ Important: Make sure the IntraChassis 9000 chassis is

properly installed in an equipment rack or resting on a ﬂat, stable surface capable of supporting 150 pounds (68.2kg). Also make sure the power cord for the power module is disconnected for initial installation.

1 Pull the small ejector lever on each end of the module’s face

plate out, away from the face plate.

2 Align the bottom of the module with the rails on the inside

of the chassis slot where you want to install the module, 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.

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4 Press both ejector levers in, toward the module’s face plate,

simultaneously. This will lock the module in place and insure proper contact of all connecting surfaces.

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

plate, next to the ejector levers. 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, then proceed to “Connecting Power”.

▲ Important: Modules are not to be removed from the Intra-

Chassis 9000 except by a qualiﬁed System Administrator.

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Installing Second Power Supply

Installing GBIC Interfaces

If you have installed modules for GBIC interfaces, install each interface itself by sliding it into the port, until the locking tabs on either side of the GBIC interface unit click into the locked position. You can then connect the SC-type ﬁber media.

To remove a GBIC interface, squeeze the locking tabs against the sides of the unit until they release it, then slide the interface out of the port.

Installing Second Power Supply

To install a power supply module in your IntraChassis 9000, ﬁrst loosen and undo the thumbscrew holding the cover plate, then remove the plate and slide the second power supply into the chassis from the front, as shown in Figure 2-2. Tighten the thumbscrew to hold the power supply ﬁrmly in place.

Connecting Power

To connect power to the IntraChassis 9000, use the following procedure.

▲ Important: Carefully review the power requirements on

page 2-4 before connecting power to the IntraChassis 9000.

1 If you have purchased a second power supply, insert it in the

bay provided at the bottom of the IntraChassis 9000 chassis, as shown in Figure 2-2.

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

connector on the back of the unit.

3 Plug the other end into a grounded AC outlet.

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

Appendix A, “Troubleshooting.”

The IntraChassis 9000 is ready for connection to the network.

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Connecting to the Network

The IntraChassis 9000 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 IntraChassis 9000, follow-

ing the cable guidelines outlined below.

2 Route the cables through the cable supports at the ends of

each module, to keep cables from the different modules from interfering with each other.

3 After the unit is connected to the network, it can be conﬁg-

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

10/100BaseX Ports Cabling Procedures

The 24 ﬁxed ports on each 10/100 module allow for the connection of 10BaseT or 100Base-TX network devices. The ports are compatible with IEEE 802.3 and 802.3u standards.

▲ Important: The IntraChassis 9000 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 cable

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

Repeater/Hub’s Uplink port

Table 2-2 10/100BaseTX cabling requirements

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(100 meters maximum) with RJ-45 connectors.

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

ﬁber media up to 260 meters long, or 50 micron multimode ﬁber media up to 525 meters long.

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

media up to 3 kilometers long.

Table 2-3 1000BaseX cabling requirements

Conﬁguring for Management

To use the IntraChassis 9000 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 unit’s Console port

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BootP Conﬁguration

The IntraChassis 9000 is shipped with BootP support. BootP allows the IntraChassis 9000 to be automatically conﬁgured with an IP address when it is connected to the network and is powered on, if your network contains a BootP server conﬁgured with available, valid IP addresses. Use the following procedure to set up BootP.

▲ Important: BootP conﬁguration only works if the

IntraChassis 9000 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 IntraChassis 9000.

2 When the IntraChassis 9000 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 IntraChassis 9000 can be

managed via in-band access. See Chapter 3, “Basic Conﬁguration” for more information.

To verify that a valid IP address was received, try to ‘ping’ the IntraChassis 9000; if you can access the IntraChassis 9000, it is properly conﬁgured with an IP address.

See “Bootstrap Conﬁguration” in Chapter 3 for more information on using BootP.

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Configuring for Management

Connecting To a Console

Use the following procedure to make the cable connection from a terminal to the console port on the Management Engine of the IntraChassis 9000.

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 IntraChassis

9000.

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:

❑ Baud: 9600

❑ Data Bits: 8

❑ Parity: None

❑ Stop Bits: 1

❑ 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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Management Options

The IntraChassis 9000 can be managed using any of the following methods:

Method Type Description

Console Out-of-band man-

Telnet (four sessions maximum)

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SNMP-Based Network Management Software

agement

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Table 2-4 Management Methods

The remaining sections of this chapter describe how to connect to the IntraChassis 9000 using either out-of-band or in-band management.

Out-of-Band Management

Out-of-band network management allows you to conﬁgure, manage, and monitor the IntraChassis 9000 and all of the installed modules. You can perform these functions by attaching a terminal (or a terminal emulator) to the Console port on the management engine 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 IntraChassis 9000 Local Management Interface using out-of-band management, ﬁrst follow the procedure in “Connecting To a Console” and then go on to the “Management Interface” section, later in this chapter.

Local connection to the IntraChassis 9000 via the Console port

Remote connection over the network to the IntraChassis 9000 via Telnet session

Remote connection to the IntraChassis 9000 via a Web browser

Remote connection to the IntraChassis 9000 via any SNMP-based network management application

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Management Options

In-Band Management

In-band network management allows you to manage, control, and monitor the IntraChassis 9000 over the Ethernet network.

You can perform these functions by accessing the IntraChassis 9000 via any of the following methods:

❑ By connecting with a Telnet program and using the Local Manage-

ment Interface.

❑ By connecting with any World Wide Web browser, and using the

Web Management Interface.

❑ By connecting with any SNMP-based network management applica-

tion and using its interface.

To manage the IntraChassis 9000 via in-band management, use the following procedure.

1 Make sure the network to which the IntraChassis 9000 is

connected is functioning.

2 Make sure the IntraChassis 9000 is conﬁgured with valid IP

information.

See “Conﬁguring for Management” earlier in this chapter.

3 Connect to the IntraChassis 9000 via Telnet, with a Web

browser, or with any SNMP-based network management application.

Telnet

Use a network connection to any PC and enter the telnet command to access the IntraChassis 9000. The Main Menu of the Management Interface will appear. Go on to the “Management Interface” section below.

◆ Note: Almost all management screens using a Telnet con-

nection are identical to those of the out-of-band Console Interface. On the Main Menu, however, there will be a q option for closing the connection to the IntraChassis 9000.

Web Browser

Refer to Chapter 6, “Web Browser Management”, for information on managing the IntraChassis 9000 with a Web browser.

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SNMP-Based Management

Refer to Chapter 5, “Advanced Management” and your SNMP Software Manual for information on managing the IntraChassis 9000 with SNMP-based management software.

The Asanté private MIB for the IntraChassis 9000 is available from the Asanté ftp site, ftp.asante.com, or you can copy it from the Installation CD-ROM.

Access to Remote Network Monitoring (RMON) features is available only by using an SNMP manager. See “SNMP and RMON Management” in Chapter 5 for details.

Management Interface

After you connect to the Local Management Interface using either an out-ofband Console connection or an in-band Telnet connection as described in “Conﬁguring for Management”, the Main Menu appears, as in Figure 2-3.

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Figure 2-3 Local Management Main menu

From the Main Menu, you can access three submenus:

❑ General Information — 2-19

❑ Conﬁguration — 2-20

❑ Statistics — 4-1

If you are using Telnet, a fourth option, for closing the connection, will also be available.

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General Information Screen

Accessing a Submenu

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

Exiting a Submenu

To exit a submenu, type q. To exit a command line without changing the conﬁguration setting (e.g., the “Set Password” option in the User Interface Conﬁguration Menu), press ctrl-c.

General Information Screen

The General Information Screen displays the current operating information of the IntraChassis 9000, such as its name, IP address, and boot information.

◆ Note: The information displayed on this screen is read-only.

Accessing General Information

To view General Information for your IntraChassis 9000, type g in the Local Management Main menu. A screen similar to Figure 2-4 appears.

IntraChassis 9000 General Information

System up for: 000days, 21hrs, 45mins, 45secs Software Version Bank 1 Image Version/Date: 1.10/Dec 7 1999 12:14:38 (Running) Bank 2 Image Version/Date: 1.10/Dec 7 1999 11:54:14 System Information Prom Image Ver/Date: 1.01/Sep 8 1999 15:59:14 DRAM Size: 4MB Flash Size: 2.0MB EEPROM Size: 32KB Console Baud Rate: 9600 bps Administration Information System Name: Asante IntraChassis Switch System Location: ZLabs Head Office System Contact: CLB System MAC Address, IP Address, Subnet Mask and Router MAC Address: 00:00:94:8E:F3:7B IP Address: 192.168.54.240 Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0 Router: 192.168.54.2 Bootstrap Configuration Boot Load Mode: LOCAL

Press any key to continue...

Figure 2-4 General Information Screen

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◆ Note: For a description of each parameter on the General Information Screen, see “Viewing Current Operating Information” on page 3-48.

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

Conﬁguration Menu

The Conﬁguration Menu allows you to manage and conﬁgure the IntraChassis 9000 and each of its ports.

Logging into the Conﬁguration Menu

1 Type c from the Local Management Interface Main Menu. 2 Enter your password at the “Enter Password” prompt, then

press Return.

▲ Important: The default password is Asante. The pass-

word is case-sensitive; enter it exactly as shown. For information on changing the password, see “Changing the Password” in Chapter 3.

The Conﬁguration Menu appears, as shown in Figure 2-5.

IntraChassis 9000 Configuration Menu

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need to use. For example, type a for the System Administration Conﬁguration menu.

Conﬁguration Menu Options

Table 2-5 on the next page describes each of the options in the Conﬁguration menu.

Menu Item Description

System Administration Conﬁguration

System IP Conﬁguration

Bootstrap Conﬁguration

SNMP Conﬁguration

Port Conﬁguration Allows you to conﬁgure manually each of the switch’s ports for speed,

Unicast Forwarding Database Conﬁguration

Image File Downloading Conﬁguration

System Reset Conﬁguration

System Log Allows you to view a record of any major system events or errors that

Displays and allows you to change the name, location, and contact information for the IntraChassis 9000. See page 3-2.

Displays and allows changing the IP Address of the IntraChassis

9000. This address is for network access to the switch. See page 3-3.

Allows you to change boot bank and method for loading switch software, or change downloading parameters. See page 3-5.

Displays and allows you to change the SNMP (Simple Network Management Protocol) parameters of the IntraChassis 9000; such as read/write community strings. See page 3-11.

connection, link mode, and auto-negotiation. Also displays overall port status. See page 3-14.

Allows you to display all of the forwarding database, or display it by port or VLAN, either with or without showing IP addresses. Also lets you search for MAC or IP addresses and lets you set the age-out time for MAC addresses. See page 3-28.

Allows you to download an Image ﬁle for the purpose of upgrading the IntraChassis 9000 software. See page 3-37.

Allows you to reset the switch by a “warm” reboot, or arrange for an automatic reset (up to 24 hours) in advance. See page 3-44.

have occurred on the IntraChassis 9000. See page 3-46

User Interface Conﬁguration

Allows you to set the idle time-out period and password when using Console or Telnet access. See page 3-50.

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Menu Item Description

Spanning Tree Conﬁguration

Security Management

VLAN Management

Return to Previous Menu

Displays and allows you to change Spanning Tree parameters, to make sure you prevent loops in network paths. See page 5-2.

Allows you to use various features such as Duplicate IP traps, for port security. See page 5-8.

Allows you to set up virtual networks. See page 5-11

Allows you to Exit the Conﬁguration menu to the Local Management Interface menu.

Table 2-5 Conﬁguration Menu Options

The ﬁrst ten options for conﬁguration are described in detail in Chapter 3, “Basic Conﬁguration” and the more advanced options are discussed in Chapter 5, the “Advanced Management” chapter.

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Basic Conﬁguration

This chapter describes how to manage the IntraChassis 9000 using the out-ofband Console or in-band Telnet interface.

This chapter contains the following sections:

❑ Overview

❑ System Administration Conﬁguration

❑ System IP Conﬁguration

❑ Bootstrap Conﬁguration

❑ SNMP Conﬁguration

❑ Port Conﬁguration

❑ Advanced Port Conﬁguration

❑ Global Port Conﬁguration

❑ Unicast Forwarding Database Conﬁguration

❑ Image File Downloading Conﬁguration

❑ System Reset Conﬁguration

❑ Viewing the System Log

❑ Viewing Current Operating Information

❑ User Interface Conﬁguration

Basic Conﬁguration Overview

The IntraChassis 9000 Local Management Interface is a menu-driven application which provides management and conﬁguration support for the IntraChassis 9000 and each of the ports in its different modules.

The Local Management Interface can be accessed via two methods:

❑ Out-of-band connection to the Console port

❑ In-band connection via Telnet (four sessions maximum).

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Basic Configuration

For details on accessing the Local Management Interface, see Chapter 2, “Installation and Set-up”.

System Administration Conﬁguration

This menu displays and allows you to change the IntraChassis 9000’s name, location, and contact information.

To access the System Administration Conﬁguration Menu, type a in the Conﬁguration Menu. A screen similar to Figure 3-1 appears.

IntraChassis 9000 System Admin. Configuration Menu

System Name: Asante IntraChassis Switch System Location: ZLabs Main Office System Contact: CLB

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The following table describes each setting on the System Administration Conﬁguration Menu.

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System Name The name of the IntraChassis 9000 (up to 64 characters, includ-

System Location Place where you have installed the IntraChassis 9000 (up to 64

System Contact The name of the person or entity responsible for the IntraChassis

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9000 (up to 64 characters, including spaces).

Table 3-1 System Administration settings

System IP Configuration

Changing System Administration Info

To change the name, location, or contact information for the IntraChassis 9000, use the following procedure.

1 Open the System Administration Conﬁguration Menu by

typing a in the Conﬁguration Menu.

2 Type the command letter of the item to be changed in the

System Administration Conﬁguration Menu.

3 Type the information at the prompt.

See Table 3-1 for a description of each parameter.

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

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

4 Press Return.

The IntraChassis 9000 system administration information changes take effect.

5 Type q to quit and return to the Conﬁguration menu.

System IP Conﬁguration

This menu displays and allows you to change the information needed to access the IntraChassis 9000 over the network via in-band management.

To access the System IP Conﬁguration Menu, type i in the Conﬁguration Menu. A screen similar to Figure 3-2 appears.

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Basic Configuration

IntraChassis 9000 System IP Configuration Menu

System MAC Address: 00:00:92:CC:BB:AA System IP Address: 192.168.54.240 (intrach.asante.com) System Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0 System Default Router: 192.168.54.2

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▲ Important: By default, each address is set to 0.0.0.0.

Current Settings

Table 3-2 describes each setting on the System IP Conﬁguration menu.

Setting Description

System IP Address The IP (Internet Protocol) address of the IntraChassis 9000.

System Subnet Mask The ﬁlter which determines how the IntraChassis 9000 IP address

System Default Router The IP address of the default router for the IntraChassis 9000.

is split into network and host portions.

Table 3-2 System IP settings

Changing System IP Information

To change the IP address, subnet mask, or default router of the IntraChassis 9000, use the following procedure.

1 Open the System IP Conﬁguration Menu by typing i in the

Conﬁguration Menu.

2 Type the command letter of the option you want to change.

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Bootstrap Configuration

3 Type the new address at the prompt.

See Table 3-2 for a description of each address.

▲ Important: follow the format:

number.number.number.number

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

4 Press Return.

The IP setting change for the IntraChassis 9000 takes effect.

5 Type q to quit and return to the Conﬁguration Menu.

Bootstrap Conﬁguration

This menu displays (and allows you to change) the bootstrap parameters used for loading the software for the IntraChassis 9000 at startup, and for downloading a new version of software when one is issued.To access the Bootstrap Conﬁguration Menu, type b in the Conﬁguration Menu. If the Load Mode is set to LOCAL, a screen similar to Figure 3-3 appears.

IntraChassis 9000 Bootstrap Configuration Menu

Bank 1 Image Version/Date: 1.00B/May 3 1999 10:00:07 (Running) Bank 2 Image Version/Date: 1.00G/May 5 1999 17:32:18

Load Mode: Local Boot Bank: 2

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Figure 3-3 Local Bootstrap Conﬁguration Menu

When the IntraChassis 9000 is powered on, it loads its software via one of two methods: locally (via its internal ﬂash memory which is the default setting) or remotely over the network.

▲ Important: The default Load Mode setting for the IntraC-

hassis 9000 is Local.

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Basic Configuration

Image Banks

The IntraChassis 9000 has two banks to store its runtime software. The banks are referred to as bank 1 and bank 2.

Either of these banks may be the Boot Bank, which is the bank from which the runtime code will be loaded the next time the IntraChassis 9000 is booted.

When downloading new runtime image codes, you may specify either of the two banks as the Destination Bank in which the new code will be loaded.

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Bootstrap Configuration

Loading Software Locally

The IntraChassis 9000 will always boot locally unless you set it to boot load remotely. It would then download the new image code and reset to load locally.

1 Open the Bootstrap Conﬁguration Menu by typing b in the

Conﬁguration Menu.

2 Type a in the Bootstrap Conﬁguration Menu if you need to

toggle the Boot Bank setting for the next boot. Typically, you will want to set the boot bank to be the one on which the latest version of the Image resides.

The IntraChassis 9000 is set to load software locally from its ﬂash memory. This occurs whenever the unit is powered on or reset.

Loading Software Remotely

To set the IntraChassis 9000 to download its software over the network from a remote server, use the following procedure.

1 Open the Local Bootstrap Conﬁguration Menu by typing b

in Conﬁguration Menu.

2 Open the Remote Bootstrap Conﬁguration Menu by typing

r in the Local Bootstrap Conﬁguration Menu. The menu appears, as shown in Figure 3-4.

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IntraChassis 9000 Bootstrap Configuration Menu

Bank 1 Image Version/Date: 1.10J/Dec 7 1999 12:14:38 (Running) Bank 2 Image Version/Date: 1.00G/May 5 1999 17:32:18

Load Mode: Remote Boot Mode: TFTP only Boot Server IP: 192.168.54.150 Boot File Name: c:\base\newcrc.ima Retry Count: 5 Boot Bank: 1

<Cmd> <Description> b Set Boot Mode to B t Set Boot Mode to T l Set Load Mode to L s Set Boot S f Set Boot F c Set Remote Boot Retry C a Toggle Boot Ba q Return to Previous Menu

Command>

erver IP Address ile Name

OOTP-TFTP FTP only OCAL

ount

Figure 3-4 Remote Bootstrap Conﬁguration Menu

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Current Settings

Table 3-3 explains each setting on the Remote Bootstrap Conﬁguration Menu.

Setting Description

Running Image Version/ Date

Load Mode The current method for loading software for the IntraChassis

Boot Mode The method for requesting the image ﬁle from the network. This

The version and compilation date of runtime code that is currently running on the IntraChassis 9000.

9000.

Remote — Loads the image ﬁle from a server on the network.

Local — Executes the software image ﬁle from the IntraChassis 9000’s internal ﬂash memory (default setting; the IntraChassis 9000 automatically reverts to this setting after downloading a new software ﬁle).

option is available only if you have selected Remote Load Mode.

BootP-TFTP — Sets the IntraChassis 9000 to request an IP address from a BootP server AND to download the software’s image ﬁle through TFTP (Trivial File Transfer Protocol).

▲ Important: To use this option, the IntraChas-

sis 9000 IP address must be set to 0.0.0.0.

TFTP ONLY — Sets the IntraChassis 9000 to only download the software image ﬁle through TFTP.

▲ Important: To use this option, the switch must

already have an assigned IP address and the Load Mode must be set to Remote.

Boot Server IP The Internet Protocol (IP) address of the TFTP server providing

the TFTP capabilities on your network. Not Available if Boot Mode is BootP-TFTP.

Boot File Name The name of the ﬁle you are going to request for download. Not

Retry Count Number of attempts the IntraChassis 9000 makes to download

Boot Bank Number of the destination bank for the image ﬁle you are down-

available if boot mode is BootP/TFTP.

the image ﬁle if errors occur. The default is 5.

loading (1 or 2).

Table 3-3 Bootstrap Settings

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3 Type b to set the Boot Mode to BootP-TFTP, or type t to

set Boot Mode to TFTP only. If you choose BootP-TFTP mode, the options for setting the IP Address of the TFTP server and the Boot File Name become unavailable; in this case, skip Steps 4-7 and go on to Step 8.

4 Type s in the Bootstrap Conﬁguration Menu, to select the

option Set Boot Server IP Address.

5 At the prompt, type the IP address of the remote boot server

which contains the switch’s software image ﬁle. Then press Return. The Bootstrap Conﬁguration Menu appears.

6 Type f to select the option Set Boot File Name. 7 Type the software’s ﬁle name/network path at the prompt. 8 Press Return.

◆ Note: If you decide to use Local Load Mode rather than Remote, type l. The Local Bootstrap Conﬁguration Menu appears, as shown in Figure 3-3.

The IntraChassis 9000 is now set to download its software remotely from the network. This will occur the next time the unit is powered on or reset.

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SNMP Configuration

SNMP Conﬁguration

The s option in the Conﬁguration menu displays the SNMP (Simple Network Management Protocol) Conﬁguration Menu of the IntraChassis 9000, as shown in Figure 3-5. For further details on using SNMP and RMON for remote management of your network, see Chapter 5, "Advanced Management".

This menu allows you to conﬁgure the unit’s read and write community strings, and enable or disable authentication traps. It also allows you to specify which of your network management stations will receive traps from the IntraChassis

9000.

IntraChassis 9000 SNMP Configuration Menu

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

SNMP Trap Receivers: IP Address Community

1. 192.168.54.150 private

2. 192.168.54.110 Sarah

3. <EMPTY> <EMPTY>

4. <EMPTY> <EMPTY>

<Cmd> <Description> r Set SNMP R w Set SNMP W t T a A d D q Return to Previous Menu

Command>

oggle Trap Authentication Enable/Disable dd/Update SNMP Trap Receiver elete SNMP Trap Receiver

ead Community rite Communtiy

Figure 3-5 SNMP Conﬁguration menu

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Current Settings

Table 3-4 describes each setting on the SNMP Conﬁguration Menu.

Setting Description

SNMP Read Community

SNMP Write Community

Trap Authentication The status of the SNMP agent for authentication trap generation.

SNMP Trap Receivers The IP addresses of the network management stations that can

The string that deﬁnes access rights for reading SNMP data objects. The default is public.

The string that deﬁnes access rights for writing SNMP data objects. The default is private.

The default is disabled.

receive traps from the IntraChassis 9000. Normally, these addresses are the same as your network management software systems’ IP addresses.

▲ Important: A maximum of four trap receivers

is allowed.

Table 3-4 SNMP Settings

Changing Community Strings

To change the IntraChassis 9000 community strings, use the following procedure.

1 Open the SNMP Conﬁguration Menu by typing n in the

Conﬁguration Menu.

2 Type r to change the read community string or w to change

the write community string.

3 Type a new community string at the prompt.

See Table 3-4 for a description of read and write community strings.

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

4 Press Return. The new string takes effect. 5 Type q to quit and return to the Conﬁguration Menu.

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Enabling Authentication Traps

The IntraChassis 9000 can be set to generate authentication traps. Authentication traps are messages sent across the network to an SNMP network management station. They alert you when someone attempts to read or change data without the proper community string.

To set the IntraChassis 9000 to generate traps, use the following procedure.

1 Open the SNMP Conﬁguration Menu by typing n in the

Conﬁguration Menu.

2 Type a to toggle trap authentication to enabled.

To cancel the change, press ctrl-c at the command prompt.

3 Press Return. The new setting takes effect. 4 Type q to quit and return to the Conﬁguration Menu.

Adding or Updating a Trap Receiver

Trap receivers are network management stations designated to receive traps from the IntraChassis 9000.

▲ Important: The maximum number of trap receivers that

can be set is four.

To add or update a trap receiver entry, use the following procedure.

1 Open the SNMP Conﬁguration Menu by typing n in the

Conﬁguration Menu.

2 Type a to Add a Trap Receiver. An IP prompt appears. 3 Type the new or updated IP address of the network manage-

ment station you want to receive traps, then press Return.

To cancel an entry, press ctrl-c at the command prompt.

4 Type the trap receiver’s community string at the prompt for

it, then press Return again.

The trap receiver entry is added or updated. Type q to return to the Conﬁguration Menu.

Deleting a Trap Receiver

Use the following procedure to delete a trap receiver you have previously designated.

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1 Open the SNMP Conﬁguration Menu by typing n in the

Conﬁguration Menu.

2 Type d to Delete a Trap Receiver. A prompt for the entry

of the trap receiver appears.

3 Enter the number of the entry you want to delete (1,2,3, or

4) and press Return.

The trap receiver is deleted from the SNMP Trap Receivers list.

Port Conﬁguration

This menu allows you to conﬁgure manually each of the IntraChassis 9000’s ports for port speed, duplex, and auto-negotiation.

It also provides an overview of the entire IntraChassis 9000 system’s port operating status.

To access the Port Conﬁguration Menu, type p in the Conﬁguration Menu. A screen similar to Figure 3-6 appears.

System Module Map =================

Please select one of the following slots

Slot Description (Module Type)

---- -------------------------------------1 24 10/100BaseTX ports Module (24-100TX) 2 2 1000BaseX ports Module (2-GBIC) 3 24 10/100BaseTX ports Module (24-100TX) 4 2 1000BaseX ports Module (2-GBIC) 5 <none> 6 <none> 7 <none> 8 <none> 9 <none>

Enter Module Number (1-8)>

Figure 3-6 System module map screen

Choose the module for which you want see a port conﬁguration menu. If, for example, you chose slot 1, you would see a screen similar to Figure 3-7.

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IntraChassis 9000 Basic Port Configuration MenuModule Type: (24-100TX) Module: [1] Port: [1]

Operating Status: +------- -------- -------Auto Negotiation: ******** ******** ******** Link Speed/Duplex: Fhhhhhhh hhhhhhhh hhhhhhhh

Port Status: Enabled Link Status: Up (24-100TX) Auto-Neg: Enabled [ABCD] Link Speed: 10Mbps (Half Duplex)

<Cmd> <Description> h H t Toggle Port St u Toggle Au l Toggle 10M/100M bps L d Toggle Half/Full D o Modify Auto r R a A g G q Return to Previous Menu

Command>

Select m

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estart Auto-Negotiation dvanced Port Configuration lobal Port Configuration

odule Next module Prev module Select port Next port Prev port

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to-Negotiation/Manual

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ink Speed

uplex

Figure 3-7 Port Conﬁguration Menu for 10/100BaseTX modules

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Viewing Legends for Conﬁguration Settings

To see legends explaining the symbols used for both the basic and global port conﬁguration menu settings, type h. A screen similar to Figure 3-8 appears.

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

X - Absent f - 10 Mbps & full duplex

- - Link down F - 100 Mbps & full duplex D - Disabled by Mgmt Action h - 10 Mbps & half duplex d - Disabled by Security Violation H - 100 Mbps & half duplex B - Blocking S - Listening R - Learning Legends for port priority: + - Forwarding (The range is from 0 to 3)

Legends for Enable/Disable State: 1 - priority 1 (lower)

- - Disabled 2 - priority 2 (higher) * - Enabled 3 - priority 3 (highest)

Legends for Auto-Negotiation Advertisement:

A - 100Base-TX full duplex mode B - 100Base-TX half duplex mode C - 10Base-T full duplex mode D - 10Base-T half duplex mode

Press any key to continue...

Figure 3-8 Legends for all Port Conﬁguration menus

0 - priority 0 (lowest)

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Current Port Settings

The current module and port for which statistics are displayed is shown in the top right corner of the Port Conﬁguration menu. Table 3-5 describes each setting on the Port Conﬁguration menu.

Setting Description

Module Number The number of the module of which the selected port is a mem-

Module Type Code for the type of module: 24-100TX, or 2-GBIC: See

Port Number The number of the port for which parameters are shown.

Operating Status This ﬁeld displays status symbols for each of the current module’s

Auto Negotiation This ﬁeld displays disabled/enabled symbols for each of the cur-

Link Speed/Duplex This ﬁeld displays speed/duplex setting symbols for each of the

Port Status Tells whether the selected port is enabled or disabled.

Link Status Tells whether the selected port’s link is up or down. ‘Up’ indicates

Auto-Neg Tells whether auto-negotiation is enabled or disabled for the

Link Speed Tells the speed and duplex mode of the port’s current link.

ber.

Figure 3-6 for the full names of each module type.

ports. See the legend in Figure 3-8 for details.

rent ports. See the legend in Figure 3-8 for details.

current ports. See the legend in Figure 3-8 for details.

a network device is connected to the port. ‘Down’ indicates that either a device isn’t connected or that the device is powered down. The port’s link speed and duplex mode are in parentheses.

selected port, and for which modes, A, B, C, or D. See the legend in Figure 3-8 for details.

Table 3-5 Port Conﬁguration Menu settings

Enabling or 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, use the following procedure.

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1 Access the Port Conﬁguration menu by typing p in the

Conﬁguration menu.

2 Choose a module in the System Module Map. 3 In the Basic Port Conﬁguration Menu, use s, n, or p to

select the port you want to enable or disable.

4 Type t to toggle the port’s connection to either enabled or

disabled status, as desired.

The port’s status is changed immediately, and it is reﬂected in the Port Status displayed near the top of the Port Conﬁguration menu, and the Operating Status symbol shown for the port.

Conﬁguring Auto-negotiation

Auto-negotiation is a feature of the Fast Ethernet standard that enables two devices on a common segment to communicate their transmission speed capabilities. This feature allows the devices to determine and use their highest common speed and best communication parameters.

▲ Important: By default, all of the ports are set to Auto-nego-

tiation, as shown in Figure 3-7.

To enable Auto-negotiation, or return to manual-setting mode, use the following procedure.

1 Access the Port Conﬁguration menu by typing p in the

Conﬁguration menu.

2 Choose a module in the System Module Map. 3 In the Basic Port Conﬁguration Menu, use s, n, or p to

select the port for which you want to set the auto-negotiation mode.

4 Type u to toggle the port’s auto-negotiation mode to

enabled or to return it to manual.

The auto-negotiation status changes immediately, and is displayed on the Auto Negotiation line near the top of the Port Conﬁguration menu.

▲ Important: If you change the status of the port from Man-

ual to Enabled you must type r to restart Auto-negotiation.

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Conﬁguring a Port Manually

If you have changed the Auto-negotiation status of a port to Manual, as described in the previous section, you can toggle the link speed from 10Mbps to 100Mbps and back, and toggle the port from half to full duplex and back.

Toggling Port Link Speed

Use the following procedure to toggle the port’s link speed.

1 Access the Port Conﬁguration menu by typing p in the

Conﬁguration menu.

2 Choose a module in the System Module Map. 3 In the Basic Port Conﬁguration Menu, use s, n, or p to

select the port for which you want to set the link speed.

4 Type l to toggle the port’s link speed.

The link speed is changed immediately, and the change is reﬂected on the Link Speed line near the top of the Port Conﬁguration menu.

Toggling Half to Full Duplex

Half duplex mode allows transmission in two directions on the same channel, but only in one direction at a time. Full duplex mode allows transmission in two directions on the same channel at the same time.

▲ Important: To use full duplex mode, the device to which

the port is connected must support and be conﬁgured for duplex mode.

Use the following procedure to change the duplex mode setting for a port that is in Manual status.

1 Access the Port Conﬁguration menu by typing p in the

Conﬁguration menu.

2 Choose a module in the System Module Map. 3 In the Basic Port Conﬁguration Menu, use s, n, or p to

select the port for which you want to set the duplex mode.

4 Type d to toggle the port’s duplex mode.

The change in mode is reﬂected immediately in the Link Speed/Duplex line near the top of the Port Conﬁguration menu.

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Conﬁguration of 1000BaseX ports

The following sections describe the conﬁguration options in the Port Conﬁguration Menu for a 1000BaseX port. Since the 1000BaseX ports are always in full duplex mode, the only conﬁguration possible is enabling and disabling the port.

To access the 1000BaseX port menu, type p in the Conﬁguration menu, and when you see the System Module Map, as shown in Figure 3-6, enter the number of a module with 1000BaseX ports (such as module 2 in the map shown in Figure 3-6). The Conﬁguration menu for 1000BaseX ports appears, as shown in Figure 3-9.

IntraChassis 9000 Basic Port Configuration Menu Module Type: (2-GBIC) Module: [1] Port: [1]

Operating Status: SX-LinkUp (Forwarding) SX-LinkDown

Port Status: Enabled Link Status: Up [1000Mbps-Full]

<Cmd> <Description> h H t Toggle Port St a A g G q Return to Previous Menu

Command>

Select m

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dvanced Port Configuration lobal Port Configuration

odule Next module Prev module Select port Next port Prev port

Port 1 Port 2 =========== ===========

atus Enable/Disable

Figure 3-9 Port Conﬁguration menu for 1000BaseX ports

For a description of the current settings shown in the top portion of the screen, see “Current Port Settings” on page 3-17.

Enabling or 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.

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

1 Access the Port Conﬁguration menu by typing p in the

Conﬁguration menu.

2 Choose a module in the System Module Map. 3 In the Basic Port Conﬁguration Menu, use s, n, or p to

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select the port you want to enable or disable.

4 Type t to toggle the port’s connection to either enabled or

disabled status, as desired.

The port’s status is changed immediately, and it is reﬂected in the Port Status displayed near the top of the Port Conﬁguration menu.

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Advanced Port Conﬁguration

The Advanced Port Conﬁguration menu allows you to control the port broadcast and multicast rate, to enable or disable 802.3x ﬂow control, and to set the default priority of the port. To access the Advanced Port Conﬁguration menu, ﬁrst access either the 10/100BaseTX or the 1000BaseX Port Conﬁguration menu, as described earlier in this chapter, then type a to see the Advanced Port Conﬁguration menu, as shown in Figure 3-10 and Figure 3-11.

Advanced 10/100BaseTX Port Conﬁguration

The following sections explain the conﬁguration options in the Advanced Port Conﬁguration menu for 10/100BaseTX ports.

IntraChassis 9000 Advanced Port Configuration Menu Module Type: (24-100TX)

Module: [1] Port: [1]

Operating Status: +------- -------- -------Flow Ctrl: *------- -------- -------Priority: 10001111 11111122 23333333

Max. Broadcast Rate: N/A Max. Multicast Rate: N/A

802.3x Flow Control: Enabled Port Default Priority: 1

<Cmd> <Description> h H r Set Max. Broadcast/Multicast R f Toggle 802.3x Flow Control Enable/Disable i Set Port Default Pri q Return to Previous Menu

Command>

Select m

elp for legends

odule Next module Prev module Select port Next port Prev port

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Figure 3-10 Advanced Port Conﬁguration menu - 10/100BaseTX port

For a legend of the symbols used for the ﬂow control and port priority table, type h and you will see the screen displayed in Figure 3-8.

Current Settings

The settings shown in the top portion of the Advanced Port Conﬁguration menu are described in Table 3-6.

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Setting Description

Advanced Port Configuration

Module Number The number of the module of which the selected port is a mem-

Module Type Code for the type of module: 24-100TX, 2-GBIC, or 8-100FX:

Operating Status This ﬁeld displays status symbols for each of the current module’s

Flow Control The status of ﬂow control for the current port.When enabled, it

Priority The priority ranking for the port in regards to data transmission

Max. Broadcast Rate The maximum number of packets per second that can be broad-

Max. Multicast Rate The maximum number of packets that can be multicast to all or

Table 3-6 Advanced Port Conﬁguration menu settings

ber.

See Figure 3-6 for the full names of each module type.

ports. See the legend in Figure 3-8 for details.

allows you to control trafﬁc and avoid congestion, such as when the port is receiving too much trafﬁc for the available buffer resources.

during periods of peak or heavy on the network. Ports with higher priority take precedence when there is trafﬁc congestion.

cast by the current port to the network

selected ports on the network by the current port.

Setting the Maximum Broadcast or Multicast Rate

Use the following procedure to set a limit on how many packets may be either broadcast or multicast from the current port.

1 Access the Port Conﬁguration menu by typing p in the

Conﬁguration menu.

2 Choose a module in the System Module Map. 3 In the Basic Port Conﬁguration Menu, type a to open the

Advanced Port Conﬁguration menu.

4 Use s, n, or p to select the port for which you want to set

the broadcast or multicast rate.

5 Type r to set the maximum broadcast or multicast rate for

the selected port.

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6 Enter the rate for broadcast or multicast and press Return.

The new maximum rate is displayed on the Advanced Port Conﬁguration menu.

Enabling or Disabling 802.3x Flow Control

Use the following procedure to control trafﬁc and avoid congestion, such as when there is a shortage of buffer resources for the port. Flow control is accomplished by means of standard PAUSE control frames for each port, independent of all others. The port must be conﬁgured to operate in Full Duplex mode. If you enable ﬂow control on a port which is overwhelmed (runlow in the buffer resources), that port will transmit PAUSE frames; the link partner will obey the PAUSE frame. When the low-resource situation is relieved, the port sends out PAUSE frames with zero time value to un-pause the end-station. To enable ﬂow control, ﬁrst access the Port Conﬁguration menu by typing p in the Conﬁguration menu, then take the following steps.

1 Choose a module in the System Module Map. 2 In the Basic Port Conﬁguration Menu, type a to open the

Advanced Port Conﬁguration menu.

3 Use s, n, or p to select the port for which you want to

enable or disable ﬂow control.

4 Type f to toggle ﬂow control for the selected port.

The ﬂow control symbol for the selected port reﬂects its change in state, as does the 802.3x Flow Control setting.

▲ Important: The link partner must be conﬁgured to recog-

nize PAUSE frames when using this method of ﬂow control.

Setting Port Default Priority

Use the following procedure to set a higher or lower priority for a port. This priority setting determines the order in which the port forwards packets. Each port is associated with a trafﬁc class; 0 (zero) is the lowest, and the default priority level, and 1 is the highest priority level.

1 Access the Port Conﬁguration menu by typing p in the

Conﬁguration menu.

2 Choose a module in the System Module Map.

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3 In the Basic Port Conﬁguration Menu, type a to open the

Advanced Port Conﬁguration menu.

4 Use s, n, or p to select the port for which you want to set

the default priority.

5 Type i to set the priority for the selected port. 6 Enter the priority, from 0 or 1, and press Return.

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

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Advanced 1000BaseX Port Conﬁguration

If you are in the Basic Port Conﬁguration menu for a 1000BaseX port and type a the menu shown in Figure 3-11.

IntraChassis 9000 Basic Port Configuration Menu Module Type: (2-GBIC) Module: [1] Port: [1] Port 1 Port 2

Flow Ctrl: SX-LinkUp (Forwarding) SX-LinkDown Priority: 1 1

Max. Broadcast Rate: N/A Max. Multicast Rate: N/A

802.3x Flow Control: Enabled Port Default Priority: 1

<Cmd> <Description> h H r Set Max. Broadcast/Multicast R f Toggle 802.3x Flow Control Enable/Disable i Set Port Default Pri q Return to Previous Menu

Command>

Select m

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odule Next module Prev module Select port Next port Prev port

Figure 3-11 Advanced Port Conﬁguration menu - 1000BaseX port

To change the maximum broadcast or multicast rate, or to enable or disable ﬂow control, or to set the default priority for a 1000BaseX port, use the procedures in the “Advanced 10/100BaseTX Port Conﬁguration” section.

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Global Port Conﬁguration

This menu allows you to change the conﬁguration information for all ports simultaneously. This feature is helpful in cases where you want the same conﬁguration for all ports in a module.

Type g in the Basic Port Conﬁguration menu for either 10/100BaseTX or 1000BaseX ports to display the Global Port Conﬁguration Menu, as shown in Figure 3-12 and Figure 3-13.

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Global Port Configuration

IntraChassis 9000 Global Port Configuration MenuModule Type: (24-100TX) Module: [1]

Operating Status: +------- -------- -------Auto Negotiation: ******** ******** ******** Link Speed/Duplex: Fhhhhhhh hhhhhhhh hhhhhhhh Flow Ctrl: *------- -------- -------Priority: 00001111 11111122 22333333

189161720

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<Cmd> <Description> h H t Select Global Ports St u Select Global Au l Select Global 10M/100M bps L d Select Global Half/Full D o Modify Global Auto r Set Global Max. Broadcast/Multicast R f Toggle Global 802.3x F i Set Global Port Devault Pri q Return to Previous Menu

Command>

Select m

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odule Next module Prev module

atus Enable/Disable

to-Negotiation/Manual

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-Negotiation Advertisement

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ink Speed

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Figure 3-12 Global Port Conﬁguration menu - 10/100BaseTX ports

IntraChassis 9000 Global Port Configuration MenuModule Type: (2-GBIC) Module: [1]

Operating Status: SX-Enabled SX-Enabled Flow Ctrl: Disabled Disabled Priority: 1 0

<Cmd> <Description> h H t Select Global Port St r Set Global Max. Broadcast/Multicast R f Toggle Global 802.3x Flow Control Enable/Disable i Set Global Port Default Pri q Return to Previous Menu

elp for legends

Port 1 Port 2 =========== ===========

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Command>

Select m

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Figure 3-13 Global Port Conﬁguration menu - 1000BaseX ports

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Use the procedures in the “Port Conﬁguration” and “Advanced Port Conﬁguration” sections of this chapter. The same procedures are used for global conﬁguration, except that you do not need to choose a module and port to conﬁgure. Notice that the advanced conﬁguration options, such as enabling or disabling ﬂow control, are also included in the menu.

Unicast Forwarding Database Conﬁguration

This menu allows the user to view and search for addresses in the IntraChassis 9000’s MAC Forwarding Table. It also provides options for displaying MAC addresses and IP/MAC binding by individual port or by VLAN.

The MAC Forwarding Table is a table of node addresses that the IntraChassis 9000 automatically builds by “learning,” It performs this task by monitoring the packets that pass through the IntraChassis 9000, checking the source and destination addresses, and then recording the source address information in the table.

The IntraChassis 9000 uses the information in this table to decide whether a frame should be forwarded to a particular destination port or “ﬂooded” to all the ports other than the received port. Each entry consists of the MAC address of the device and an identiﬁer for the port on which it was received.

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

When you type d in the Conﬁguration menu, the Unicast Forwarding Database Conﬁguration menu appears, as shown in Figure 3-14.

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IntraChassis 9000 Unicast Forwarding Database Configuration Menu

Age-out Time: 300 sec. MAC Address Count: 33 IP Address Count: 21

<Cmd> <Description> a Display A p Display Forwarding Database By P v Display Forwarding Database by V m Search for M i Search for I t Set Age-Out T q Return to Previous Menu

Command>

ll Forwarding Database With/Without IP

AC Address P Address

ime

ort With/Without IP LAN With/Without IP

Figure 3-14 Unicast Forwarding Conﬁguration menu

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Current Settings

Table 3-7 explains each setting on the Forwarding Database Conﬁguration Menu.

Setting Description

Age-out Time The number of seconds that addresses are retained in the table.

MAC Address Count The number of entries currently in the MAC Address Table.

IP Address Count The number of entries in the MAC Address Table that contain a

Table 3-7 Forwarding Database Conﬁguration menu settings

The default is 300 seconds. The range is from 10 to 1,000,000.

corresponding IP address.

Displaying the Forwarding Database

You can display the Forwarding Database MAC address table with or without IP addresses. Use the following procedure to view the table.

1 Open the Unicast Forwarding Database Conﬁguration

Menu by typing d in the Conﬁguration Menu.

2 Type either a, p, or v, depending on the range of MAC addresses

you want to view.

Type a to display the MAC address table with the MAC addresses of all ports on the IntraChassis 9000.

Type p to specify a port, then see the MAC addresses for that port only.

Type v to specify a VLAN, then see the MAC addresses for the member ports of that VLAN only.

3 At the prompt which appears, type y to see IP addresses in

the display or type n to see the display without IP addresses, then press Return. The selected display appears, as shown in Figure 3-15.

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◆ Notes: The Age ﬁeld in the MAC address tables indicates the amount of time remaining before an entry ages out.

The Type ﬁeld refers to the type of entry for the MAC address of a device; the setting may be static, S (set by management, and will not age out), or dynamic, D (learned by the switch, and will be aged out) or multiple, M (associated with multiple IP addresses, as in the case of a router), or I (management module’s MAC address).

The Self entry represents the IntraChassis 9000 MAC address and IP address.

The Pri ﬁeld refers to the priority setting for the port.

1 6 D 00:00:94:10:80:1D 159 0 1 6 D 00:E0:52:01:44:46 147 0 1 6 D 00:00:94:A2:DE:56 300 0 1 6 D 00:00:94:7A:CF:48 9 0 1 6 D 00:00:94:92:F1:A8 300 0

-- -- I 00:00:94:8E:F2:CC -- 0 1 6 D 00:00:94:5D:E0:41 285 0 1 6 D 00:00:94:5D:E1:9E 234 0 1 6 D 08:00:20:80:5E:9C 270 0 1 6 D 00:00:94:5D:E2:15 300 0 1 6 D 00:00:94:5D:E2:8D 276 0 1 6 D 00:00:94:10:E3:12 246 0 1 6 D 08:00:20:72:A0:1C 81 0 1 6 D 00:00:94:7B:02:C0 291 0 1 6 D 00:00:94:75:34:DE 3 0 1 6 D 00:00:94:75:31:DB 21 0 1 6 D 00:A0:CC:2C:60:CB 144 0 1 6 D 00:00:94:9A:2F:1C 150 0 1 6 D 00:00:94:75:2F:CF 297 0

ext, Previous, or Quit

Press N

Figure 3-15 Unicast Forwarding Database, all ports, without IP displayed

The ﬁrst screen of the MAC address display for all ports shows the entries for devices connected to the ports of the ﬁrst module; if you scroll through the database, you can see the entries for each port of each module. For example, some MAC addresses for devices connected to port 6 of module 1 are shown in Figure 3-15.

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Entry Type [T]: (D = Dynamic, S = Static, M = Multiple, I = Self) +-+-+-+-----------------+----------------+ |M|P|T| MAC Address | IP | +-+-+-+-----------------+----------------+ 1 6 D 00:00:94:10:80:1D 199.35.192.185 1 6 D 00:E0:52:01:44:46 199.35.192.189 1 6 D 00:00:94:A2:DE:56 199.35.192.181 1 6 D 00:00:94:7A:CF:48 199.35.192.188 1 6 D 00:00:94:92:F1:A8 199.35.192.182

- - I 00:00:94:8E:F2:CC 199.35.192.187 1 6 D 00:00:94:5D:E0:41 199.35.192.183 1 6 D 00:00:94:5D:E1:9E 199.35.192.186 1 6 D 08:00:20:80:5E:9C 199.35.192.184 1 6 D 00:00:94:5D:E2:15 199.35.192.195 1 6 D 00:00:94:5D:E2:8D 199.35.192.199 1 6 D 00:00:94:10:E3:12 199.35.192.191 1 6 D 08:00:20:72:A0:1C 199.35.192.198 1 6 D 00:00:94:7B:02:C0 199.35.192.192 1 6 D 00:00:94:75:34:DE 199.35.192.197 1 6 D 00:00:94:75:31:DB 199.35.192.193 1 6 D 00:A0:CC:2C:60:CB 199.35.192.196 1 6 D 00:00:94:9A:2F:1C 199.35.192.194 1 6 D 00:00:94:75:2F:CF 199.35.192.175 Press N

ext, Previous, or Quit

Figure 3-16 Unicast Forwarding Database, all ports, with IP displayed

The Unicast Forwarding Database display does not show the age or priority of the devices, as you can see in Figure 3-16.

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Module: [1] Port: [6] Entry Type: (D = Dynamic, S = Static,I = Self) +----+-----------------+-----+---+ |Type| MAC Address | Age |Pri| +----+-----------------+-----+---+

D 00:00:94:10:80:1D 159 0 D 00:E0:52:01:44:46 147 0 D 00:00:94:A2:DE:56 300 0 D 00:00:94:7A:CF:48 9 0 D 00:00:94:92:F1:A8 300 0 D 00:00:94:8E:F2:CC 0 0 D 00:00:94:5D:E0:41 285 0 D 00:00:94:5D:E1:9E 234 0 D 08:00:20:80:5E:9C 270 0 D 00:00:94:5D:E2:15 300 0 D 00:00:94:5D:E2:8D 276 0 I 00:00:94:10:E3:12 -- 0 D 08:00:20:72:A0:1C 81 0 D 00:00:94:7B:02:C0 291 0 D 00:00:94:75:34:DE 3 0 D 00:00:94:75:31:DB 21 0 D 00:A0:CC:2C:60:CB 144 0 D 00:00:94:9A:2F:1C 150 0 D 00:00:94:75:2F:CF 297 0

ext, Previous, or Quit

Press N

Figure 3-17 Unicast Forwarding Database for a port, without IP displayed

The Unicast Forwarding Database display for a single port shows only the entries for the devices connected to the selected port, as you can see in Figure 3-

17.

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Module: [1] Port: [6] Entry Type [T]: (D = Dynamic, S = Static, M = Multiple, I = Self) +-+-+-+-----------------+----------------+ |M|P|T| MAC Address | IP | +-+-+-+-----------------+----------------+ 1 6 D 00:00:94:10:80:1D 199.35.192.185 1 6 D 00:E0:52:01:44:46 199.35.192.189 1 6 D 00:00:94:A2:DE:56 199.35.192.181 1 6 D 00:00:94:7A:CF:48 199.35.192.188 1 6 D 00:00:94:92:F1:A8 199.35.192.182

ext, Previous, or Quit

Figure 3-18 Unicast Forwarding Database for a port, with IP displayed

The Unicast Forwarding Database display does not show the age or priority of the devices, as you can see in Figure 3-18.

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Unicast Forwarding Database Configuration

1 6 D 00:00:94:10:80:1D 159 0 1 6 D 00:E0:52:01:44:46 147 0 1 6 D 00:00:94:A2:DE:56 300 0 1 6 D 00:00:94:7A:CF:48 9 0 1 6 D 00:00:94:92:F1:A8 300 0

ext, Previous, or Quit

Press N

Figure 3-19 Unicast Forwarding Database for a VLAN, without IP displayed

The display for a single VLAN shows only the entries for devices connected to the member ports of the selected VLAN, as seen in Figure 3-19.

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VLAN ID: [1] Entry Type [T]: (D = Dynamic, S = Static, M = Multiple, I = Self) +-+-+-+-----------------+----------------+ |M|P|T| MAC Address | IP | +-+-+-+-----------------+----------------+ 1 6 D 00:00:94:10:80:1D 199.35.192.185 1 6 D 00:E0:52:01:44:46 199.35.192.189 1 6 D 00:00:94:A2:DE:56 199.35.192.181 1 6 D 00:00:94:7A:CF:48 199.35.192.188 1 6 D 00:00:94:92:F1:A8 199.35.192.182

ext, Previous, or Quit

Figure 3-20 Unicast Forwarding Database for a VLAN, with IP displayed

The VLAN display does not show the age or priority of the devices, as you can see in Figure 3-20.

Searching for a MAC Address

The MAC address table can be searched by MAC address or by IP address. To search the MAC address table for a speciﬁc MAC or IP address, use the following procedure.

1 Access the Unicast Forwarding Database Conﬁguration

Menu by typing d in the Conﬁguration menu.

2 Type m to search for a MAC address.

Type i to search for an IP address.

3 Type the MAC or IP address at the prompt. 4 Press return.

The address, if located is displayed, with its associated information, as shown in Figure 3-21. If the address is not located, a message appears, stating this.

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Image File Downloading Configuration

The MAC Address Search Summary ============================== Module: 1 Port: 6 Type: Dynamic Age: 200 Priority: 0 MAC Address: 00:00:94:11:12:13 IP Address: 192.203.54.111

press any key to continue...

Figure 3-21 MAC Address Search summary

The summary screen tells the location of the MAC or IP address; the module, port, and the Domain Name. Conﬁguration information, such as the priority, type, and age are also displayed.

Setting the MAC Address Age-Out Time

This option sets the Age-Out Time for the MAC Forwarding Table.

The Age-Out Time is the number of seconds that addresses remain in the table after being learned by the IntraChassis 9000. The default is 300 seconds.

Use the following procedure to set the MAC address Age-Out Time.

1 Access the Unicast Forwarding Database Conﬁguration

Menu by typing d in the Conﬁguration menu.

2 Type t to set the MAC Address Age-Out Time. 3 Enter the new Age-Out time (in seconds) at the prompt. 4 Press Return.

The MAC Address Age-Out Time is changed and is displayed at the top of the Unicast Forwarding Database Conﬁguration menu.

Image File Downloading Conﬁguration

You can upgrade your IntraChassis 9000 system easily, using either TFTP or X/Y/Z modem protocol and the Image File Downloading option of the Conﬁguration menu.

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Type f in the conﬁguration menu to see the Image File Downloading Conﬁguration menu, as shown in Figure 3-22.

IntraChassis 9000 Image File Downloading Configuration Menu

<Cmd> <Description> t T x X q Return to Previous Menu

Command>

FTP Image File Downloading Configuration /Y/ZMODEM Image File Downloading Configuration

Figure 3-22 Image File Downloading Conﬁguration menu

This menu lets you select the downloading protocol. Type t to download the image ﬁle via TFTP, and type x to download using the X/Y/Z modem protocol. The two subsections that follow describe downloading by each of the two protocols.

When Asanté issues a new version of software for the IntraChassis 9000, you can obtain it from the Asanté World Wide Web site or by contacting Asanté Technical Support (see Appendix A, "Technical Support" for details).

Image Downloading Through TFTP

To download a new image ﬁle in-band through TFTP, type t in the Image Download Conﬁguration Menu (option g in Conﬁguration Menu). A screen similar to Figure 3-23 appears.

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Image File Downloading Configuration

IntraChassis 9000 TFTP File Downloading Menu

Bank 1 Image Version/Date 1.00T/May 07 1999 11:34:46 Bank 2 Image Version/Date 1.00U/Jul 29 1999 15:55:34 (Running)

File Type: Image Server IP: 192.203.52.211 File Name: c:\base\main\gxrt.ima Retry Count: 5 Destination Bank: 1

<Cmd> <Description> s Set S f Set F d D b Download and Reb r Set R a Toggle Destination Ba q Return to Previous Menu

Command>

erver IP Address ile Name

ownload Image File to Destination Bank

etry count

oot from the Image File

Figure 3-23 TFTP Image Downloading menu

Current Settings

Table 3-8 describes each setting on the TFTP Image Downloading menu.

Setting Description

Bank 1 Image Version/ Date

Bank 2 Image Version/ Date

Server IP IP address of network server containing software image ﬁle.

File Name The software image ﬁle’s name and network path.

Retry Count Number of attempts the switch will make to download image ﬁle.

Destination Bank Number of the memory bank where the image ﬁle will download.

The version number and compilation date of runtime code that is stored in memory Bank 1 on the IntraChassis 9000.

The version number and compilation date of runtime code that is stored in memory Bank 2 on the IntraChassis 9000. The (Running) designation indicates that the runtime code is currently running on this Bank. The same as the image ﬁle in the boot bank.

Table 3-8 TFTP Image Download menu settings

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Performing a Software Upgrade at Runtime

The software image ﬁle must be downloaded from a server on your network that is running a TFTP server application.

▲ Important: Make sure the IntraChassis 9000 is conﬁgured

with an IP address (see “Changing System IP Information” earlier in this chapter for details).

Use the following procedure to upgrade the IntraChassis 9000 software via TFTP.

1 Access the TFTP Image File Downloading Conﬁguration

menu by typing t in the Image File Downloading Conﬁguration menu.

2 Type s to set the image server IP address. 3 At the prompt, enter the IP address of the server containing

the image ﬁle, then press Return.

4 Type f to set the image ﬁle name. 5 At the prompt, enter the image ﬁle’s name and path, then

press Return.

6 Type r to set the retry count. 7 At the prompt, enter the number of attempts the IntraC-

hassis 9000 will make to download the image ﬁle, then press Return.

8 Select the Destination Image Bank by using the a option. In

a typical situation, you will want to select the Bank on which the software is not currently running, as shown in Figure 3-23.

9 Type d to download the image ﬁle to the destination bank

(this option allows you to change the boot bank at a later time and use the Reset menu to schedule a reset, at which time the new software will be run).

Type b to download the image ﬁle and reset the switch (this option immediately boots the IntraChassis 9000 with the new version of software).

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Image File Downloading Configuration

10 Type q to return to the Image File Downloading menu.

Serial Downloading Conﬁguration

The X/Y/Z Modem Image ﬁle Downloading Conﬁguration option lets you download a new software image ﬁle for the IntraChassis 9000 without interrupting the current operation.

To download a new image through the IntraChassis 9000 management module’s serial (console) port, type x in the Image File Download Conﬁguration Menu. The X/Y/Z Modem Image File Downloading menu appears, as shown in Figure 3-24.

IntraChassis 9000 X/Y/ZMODEM Image File Downloading Menu

Bank 1 Image Version/Date 1.00T/May 07 1999 11:34:46 Bank 2 Image Version/Date 1.00U/Jul 29 1999 15:55:34 (Running)

Download Protocol: ZMODEM Current Baud Rate: 9600 bps Destination Bank: 1

<Cmd> <Description> x Set download protocol to X y Set download protocol to Y z Set download protocol to Z c C d D b Download and B a Toggle Destination Ba q Return to Previous Menu

Command>

hange Baud Rate Setting ownload Image File

oot Image File

MODEM MODEM MODEM

Figure 3-24 X/Y/Z Modem Image File Downloading menu

Current Settings

Table 3-9 describes the settings shown in the X/Y/Z Modem Image File Downloading menu.

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Setting Description

Bank 1 Image Version/ Date

Bank 2 Image Version/ Date

Download Protocol Current setting of the IntraChassis 9000’s serial download proto-

Current Baud Rate Transmission rate for the IntraChassis 9000’s serial port.

Destination Bank Number of the memory bank where the image ﬁle will download.

Table 3-9 X/Y/Z Modem Image File Downloading settings

The version number and compilation date of runtime code that is stored in memory Bank 1 on the IntraChassis 9000.

The version number and compilation date of runtime code that is stored in memory Bank 2 on the IntraChassis 9000.The (Running) designation indicates that the runtime code is currently running on this Bank. The same as the image ﬁle in the boot bank.

col.

Performing a Software Upgrade

Use the following procedure to upgrade the IntraChassis 9000 software through its serial (console) port.

1 In the Image File Download Conﬁguration menu, type x to

open the X/Y/Z Modem Image File Downloading menu.

2 Type x, y, or z to select the corresponding modem protocol.

◆ Note: For information about these protocols, see the manual for your communications software.

3 Type c to select the console baud rate. The Baud Rate Set-

ting menu appears, as shown in Figure 3-25. The maximum baud rate currently supported is 57,600 bps.

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Image File Downloading Configuration

Current Baud Rate: 9600 bps

Please select one from the following baud rate settings, or press any other key to quit:

WARNING: The user must use the same baud rate setting of the terminal after he/she confirms to change the baud rate setting of the

<Cmd> <Description> a Set Baud Rate to 1200 bps b Set Baud Rate to 2400 bps c Set Baud Rate to 4800 bps d Set Baud Rate to 9600 bps e Set Baud Rate to 19200 bps f Set Baud Rate to 38400 bps g Set Baud Rate to 57600 bps

Choice>

console in order to work correctly.

Figure 3-25 Baud Rate menu

4 Select one of the options in the above screen to select the

required baud rate and conﬁrm it by typing y.

5 Type a to select the Destination Bank. 6 Use any serial communications software like Procomm Plus,

HyperTerminal, ZTerm, etc., to download the image ﬁle. Follow the instruction manual of the serial communications software for ﬁle transfer instructions.

◆ Note: The terminal on which serial communications software is running must have the same baud rate as the IntraChassis 9000 management module console. The connection from the terminal to the switch Console port must be an RS232C straight-through cable.

7 Type d to download to the selected destination bank or b to

download and reset.

8 Type q to return to the previous menu after performing a

successful download.

◆ Note: The baud rate default for Console management is 9600 bps. If you select a baud rate for the console port other than 9600 bps, the screen will display garbage data until the connected terminal is set to the same baud rate as the console.

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System Reset Conﬁguration

The System Reset Conﬁguration Menu allows you to reset the IntraChassis 9000 by performing a “warm” reboot. It also allows you to schedule a reset up to 24 hours in advance.

To reset the IntraChassis 9000, type r in the Conﬁguration Menu. A screen similar to Figure 3-26 appears.

IntraChassis 9000 System Reset Configuration Menu

Reset Status: Stop Reset Type: Normal Reset Countdown: 1 sec.

<Cmd> <Description> s S c C r R d Reset Switch to Factory D i Reset Switch to Factory Default except I q Return to Previous Menu

Command>

chedule Reset Time ancel Reset eset System

efault

Figure 3-26 System Reset Conﬁguration menu

P and Bootstrap

Current Options

Table 3-10 describes the settings shown in the Reset Conﬁguration menu.

Option Description

Schedule Reset Time Number of seconds until the scheduled reset.

Cancel Reset Stops the scheduled reset.

Reset Switch Resets the IntraChassis 9000 immediately.

Reset Switch to Factory Default

Reset Switch to Factory Default except IP & Bootstrap

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Resets the IntraChassis 9000 to the original factory settings.

Resets the IntraChassis 9000 to the original factory settings without modifying the IP and Bootstrap conﬁguration.

Table 3-10 Reset Conﬁguration options

System Reset Configuration

Resetting the IntraChassis 9000

To reset the IntraChassis 9000, use the following procedure.

1 Open the Reset Menu by typing r in the Conﬁguration

Menu.

2 Type r to reset the IntraChassis 9000.

◆ Note: Typing d will reset the IntraChassis 9000 to the factory default. Typing i will reset the IntraChassis 9000 to the factory default without affecting its IP and Bootstrap conﬁguration.

3 Type y to conﬁrm the reset,

OR type n to cancel the reset.

◆ Note: During the scheduled reset operation, you can see the reset countdown increment by refreshing the screen.

Scheduling a Reset

You can schedule the IntraChassis 9000 to automatically perform a reset from one second up to 24 hours (86,400 seconds) in advance.

To schedule a reset, use the following procedure.

1 Open the Reset Menu by typing r in the Conﬁguration

Menu.

2 Type s to schedule a reset time (within the speciﬁed range). 3 Enter the number of seconds the IntraChassis 9000 will

wait before it automatically resets.

▲ Important: The maximum number of seconds that

can be entered is 86,400 (24 hours).

4 Press Return.

The IntraChassis 9000 will reset automatically after the number of seconds you speciﬁed.

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Viewing the System Log

The IntraChassis 9000 System Log records and displays any major system events on the switch, such as fatal errors, plugging in or removing a module, etc.

To view the system log, use the following procedure.

1 Type l in the Conﬁguration menu. the System Log menu

appears, as shown in Figure 3-27.

IntraChassis 9000 System Log Menu

<Cmd> <Description> l Display System L c C q Return to previous menu

Command>

lear System Log

Figure 3-27 System Log menu

2 Type d to display the current system log, as shown in

Figure 3-28.

IntraChassis 9000 System Log Summary ==================================================================== No. D: H: M: S Event

1. 000:00:00:00 Reset NVDB sections to factory default

2. 000:00:00:07 Spanning Tree Task Disabled

3. 000:00:32:53 Spanning Tree Task Enabled

4. 000:00:33:45 Spanning Tree Task Disabled

5. 000:00:41:11 Spanning Tree Task Enabled

6. 000:00:00:00 Reset NVDB section 0 to factory default

7. 000:00:32:51 Spanning Tree Task Disabled

8. 000:00:33:08 Spanning Tree Task Enabled uit Next Page

Figure 3-28 System Log Display

The system log displays any major system events that have occurred on the IntraChassis 9000. If no major events have occurred, “System up” messages are displayed.

◆ Note: The system Log holds a maximum of 64 entries.

3 Press any key to display the next page of System Log infor-

mation.

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Viewing the System Log

Clearing the System Log

Use the following procedure to clear all entries from the current System Log.

1 Open the System Log menu by typing l in the Conﬁgura-

tion menu.

2 Type c to clear the current System Log.

New entries will begin to accrue as events occur.

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Basic Configuration

Viewing Current Operating Information

The IntraChassis 9000 switch’s current operating information can be viewed by accessing the General Information screen within the switch’s Local Management Interface.

To view the current operating information of the switch:

1 Access the IntraChassis 9000 Local Management Interface.

◆ Note: See Chapter 2, "Installation and Set-up" for instructions on how to connect to the Local Management Interface.

2 Type g in the Local Management Interface Main Menu. A

screen similar to Figure 3-29 appears.

IntraChassis 9000 General Information

System up for: 000days, 21hrs, 45mins, 45secs Software Version Bank 1 Image Version/Date: 1.10/Dec 7 1999 12:14:38 (Running) Bank 2 Image Version/Date: 1.10/Dec 7 1999 11:54:14 System Information Prom Image Ver/Date: 1.01/Sep 8 1999 15:59:14 DRAM Size: 4MB Flash Size: 2.0MB EEPROM Size: 32KB Console Baud Rate: 9600 bps Administration Information System Name: Asante IntraStack Switch System Location: ZLabs Head Office System Contact: CLB System MAC Address, IP Address, Subnet Mask and Router MAC Address: 00:00:94:8E:F3:7B IP Address: 192.168.54.240 Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0 Router: 192.168.54.2 Bootstrap Configuration Boot Load Mode: LOCAL

Press any key to continue...

Figure 3-29 General Information Screen

Table 3-11 describes each parameter in the General Information screen. To exit the screen, press any key.

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Viewing Current Operating Information

Setting Description

System Up Time The amount of time the system has been running since last reset

Bank 1 Image Version/ Date

Bank 2 Image Version/ Date

Prom Image Vers/Date The version and compilation date of {{what?}}.

DRAM Size The size in megabytes (MB) of the unit’s Dynamic Random

EEPROM Size The size in megabytes (MB) of the unit’s EEPROM.

Flash Size The size, in MB, of the switch’s ﬂash memory, or non-volatile

Console Baud Rate The current rate which data transfers to the console from the

System Name The name assigned to the IntraStack for network purposes.

System Location The physical location of the IntraStack.

System Contact Person responsible for conﬁguration of the unit.

MAC Address The hardware address of the IntraChassis 9000; this address can-

IP Address The unit’s IP (Internet Protocol) address.

or power on.

The version and compilation date of the runtime code that is stored in Bank 1. (Running) indicates code is currently active.

The version and compilation date of the runtime code that is stored in Bank 2.

Access Memory.

RAM.

IntraChassis 9000.

not be changed

Subnet Mask The IP subnet mask for the IntraChassis 9000.

Router The IP address of the default gateway router to which the switch

Boot Load Mode The current method in use for loading the switch’s software.

belongs.

Table 3-11 General Information settings

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Basic Configuration

User Interface Conﬁguration

The User Interface Conﬁguration option lets you set the idle time-out periods for both the Console and Telnet user interfaces, and also lets you change the password used for logging in to the conﬁguration menu. Typing u in the Conﬁguration menu displays the User Interface Conﬁguration menu, as shown in Figure 3-30.

IntraChassis 9000 User Interface Configuration menu

Console UI Idle Time Out 5 min Telnet UI Idle Time Out 5 min

Telnet Session Status: Session Status Source IP 1 Active 192.203.54.240 2 Inactive <none> 3 Inactive <none> 4 Inactive <none>

<Cmnd> <Description> c Set C t Set T p Change Administrator P q Return to previous menu

Command>

onsole UI Time Out elnet UI Time Out

assword

Figure 3-30 User Interface Conﬁguration menu

Current Settings

Table 3-12 describes the settings in the UI Time-out Conﬁguration Menu.

Setting Description

Console UI Idle Timeout

Telnet UI Idle Time-out Duration of time the console will remain idle before closing the

Telnet Session Status Inactive or Active, depending on whether session is in progress.

Telnet Session Source IP The IP address of the device being used for Telnet Management.

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Duration of time the Console will remain idle before returning to the main menu.

Telnet connection.

Table 3-12 UI Time-out Settings

User Interface Configuration

Setting Console Idle Time-out Period

Use the following procedure to set the Console Idle Time-out.

1 Type c in the User Interface Conﬁguration Menu.

A prompt for the number of minutes is displayed.

2 Enter the Idle Time-out in minutes at the prompt.

◆ Note: The default time-out is 5 minutes. Range for time-out is 0-60 minutes (0 indicates no time-out).

To exit without making any changes, press ctrl-c.

3 Press Return.

The change of the Console Idle Time-out period is reﬂected in the User Interface Conﬁguration menu.

Setting Telnet Idle Time-out Period

Use the following procedure to change the Telnet Time-out.

1 Type t in the User Interface Conﬁguration Menu.

A prompt for the number of minutes is displayed.

2 Enter the Idle Time-out in minutes at the prompt.

◆ Note: The default time-out is 5 minutes. Range for time-out is 1-60. To exit without changes, press ctrl-c.

3 Press Return.

The change of the Telnet Idle Time-out period is reﬂected in the User Interface Conﬁguration menu.

After you have conﬁgured the desired time-outs, type q to return to the previous menu.

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Changing the Password

Use this option to change the password that the user must enter to log in to the conﬁguration menu when using either the console or the Web server interface.

▲ Important: The factory default password is Asante. The

password is case-sensitive.

To change the current Local Management Interface or Web-based Interface password, use the following procedure.

1 Type p in the User Interface Conﬁguration Menu. 2 Type the password you have been using at the prompt. 3 Type a new password at the “Enter Current Password”

prompt.

▲ Important: The password is case-sensitive. The pass-

word can be up to a maximum of 20 characters in length. The password characters can be any ASCII code.

4 Press Return. 5 Type the new password again at the conﬁrmation password

prompt.

To cancel the change in password, type ctrl-c.

6 Press Return.

The password change takes effect.

7 Type q to return to the Conﬁguration menu.

You will now need to enter the new password each time you log in to the Conﬁguration menu.

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Statistics

This chapter describes how to access the statistics for any module in the Galaxy 9000, and how to change your view of those statistics and the counters displayed in it.

Viewing Statistics

Viewing statistics on a regular basis allows you to evaluate your network’s performance. You can view current statistics for the IntraChassis 9000 on a perport basis by accessing the Statistics Menu in the Local Management Interface.

To view statistics use the following procedure.

1 Access the IntraChassis 9000 Local Management Interface,

as explained in Chapter 2, “Installation and Set-up”.

2 Type s in the Local Management Interface Main menu. The

System Module Map is displayed, as shown in Figure 4-1.

System Module Map =================

Please select one of the following slots

Slot Description (Module Type)

---- ------------------------------1 24 10/100BaseTX ports Module (24-100TX) 2 <none> 3 1000BaseX ports Module (2-GBIC) 4 <none> 5 24 10/100BaseTX ports Module (24-100TX) 6 <none> 7 <none> 8 <none>

Enter Module Number (1-8)>

Figure 4-1 Systems Module Map

3 Select the module for which you want to see statistics. The

Port Statistics Counters screen is displayed, as shown in Figure 4-2.

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Statistics

IntraChassis 9000 Port Statistics Counters Module: 2 Port: 1

Elapsed Time Since Up: 000:00:00:55

Total RX Pkts 1474 26 Total RX Bytes 116246 2113 Dropped Pkts 185 3 Good Broadcast 57 1 Good Multicast 6 0 Undersize Pkts 0 0 Oversize Pkts 0 0 CRC/Align Errors 0 0 Fragments 0 0 FCS Errors 0 0 Collisions 0 0 Late Events 0 0 64-Byte Pkts 283 5 65-127 Pkts 1174 21 128-255 Pkts 12 0 256-511 Pkts 5 0 512-1023 Pkts 0 0 1024-1518 Pkts 0 0

r since reset x next module n next port t stop refresh v prev module p prev port q quit g select module s select port

Command>

Figure 4-2 Port Statistics Counters since system up

4 Use the s command to select a port for which you want to

see the counters, or use n and p to ﬁnd the port.

5 Use the g command to select a different module (group) in

which you want to select a port, or use x and v to ﬁnd the module.

6 Type t to stop the periodic updating of the counters, so you

can record what they are at that time.

7 Type r to see a display of the same counters, but accrued

since the last reset of the counters as shown in Figure 4-3.

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Viewing Statistics

IntraChassis 9000 Port Statistics Counters Module: 2 Port: 1

Elapsed Time Since Reset: 000:00:00:55

u since system up x next module n next port t stop refresh v prev module p prev port q quit g select module s select port

Command>

Figure 4-3 Port Statistics Counters since reset

8 Type r to in the “since reset” screen reset the statistics

counters so you can see them accrue again from zero.

9 Type q to quit either statistics screen and return to the Local

Management System Main Menu.

For deﬁnitions of the counters, see Appendix B, "MIB Statistics".

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Statistics

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Advanced Management

This chapter describes advanced topics for SNMP and RMON management of the IntraChassis 9000, Multicast Trafﬁc Management, and conﬁguration of Spanning Tree Protocol parameters.

Spanning Tree Protocol

The Spanning Tree Protocol (STP) is a part of the IEEE 802.1D standard that provides for redundancy in a bridged LAN by allowing multiple links between points in the LAN.

Without the use of STP, multiple links in a bridged network will result in bridging loops, which allow excess broadcast trafﬁc which can bring down an entire network.

Overview

The spanning tree protocol reduces a network with multiple, redundant connections to one in which all points are connected (the protocol spans the network), but in which there is only one path between any two points (the paths are branched, as in a tree).

For example, in a large network with multiple paths, the same message will get broadcast over the network through multiple paths, resulting in a great amount of extra network trafﬁc, and possibly, network downtime. This “closed path” or “bridged loop” among the networks can also start an unending packet-passing process.

▲ Important: To explain STP more effectively, the IntraChas-

sis 9000 is described as a bridge for this section of the manual.

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Advanced Management

How It Works

All bridges on the network communicate with each other using special packets called Bridge Protocol Data Units (BPDUs). The information exchanged in the BPDUs enables bridges on the network to:

❑ Elect a single bridge to be the Root Bridge.

❑ Calculate the shortest path from each bridge to the root.

❑ Select a Designated Bridge on each segment which lies closest to the

root, and will forward trafﬁc to the root.

❑ Select a port on each bridge to forward trafﬁc to the root.

❑ Select the ports on each bridge which will forward trafﬁc, and place

the redundant ports in blocking state.

Enabling and Disabling STP

The IntraChassis 9000 is shipped with Spanning Tree enabled on all ports. It can be manually enabled or disabled following the instructions below

To enable or disable STP on your IntraChassis 9000, use the following procedure.

1 Type c to open the Conﬁguration Menu. 2 Open the Spanning Tree Conﬁguration Menu by typing s

in the Conﬁguration Menu. See Figure 5-1.

3 Type t to toggle STP to enabled or disabled. 4 If you select disabled, you are prompted to conﬁrm the

change.

The STP status is changed. The status is displayed near the top of the Spanning Tree Conﬁguration menu.

Conﬁguring Spanning Tree Parameters

To view the Spanning Tree Conﬁguration menu, as shown in Figure 5-1, type s in the Conﬁguration menu.

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Asante Technologies Intrachassis 9000 User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Introduction

IntraCore Architecture Overview

The Core Switching Engine

Infrastructure Connectivity

Network Management, Security, Performance, and Control

The IntraCore Product Family

The IntraChassis 9000

Modules

Network Management Module

24-port 10/100 Switch Module

2-port Gigabit Ethernet Switch Module

Power Supply

Features

LEDs

Installation and Set-up

Installation Guidelines

Safety Information

Power Requirements

Environmental Requirements

Installation Overview

Rack Mounting/Desktop Placement

Equipment Rack Installation of the Chassis

Free-Standing/Desktop Installation of the Chassis

Cable Guide Installation

Installing Modules

Installing Second Power Supply

Installing GBIC Interfaces

Connecting Power

Connecting to the Network

10/100BaseX Ports Cabling Procedures

Configuring for Management

1000BaseX Ports Cabling Procedures

Connecting To a Console

Management Options

Out-of-Band Management

In-Band Management

Management Interface

General Information Screen

Accessing a Submenu

Exiting a Submenu

Accessing General Information

Current Settings

System IP Configuration

Changing System Administration Info

Current Settings

Changing System IP Information

Bootstrap Configuration

Loading Software Locally

Loading Software Remotely

Current Settings

SNMP Configuration

Current Settings

Changing Community Strings

Enabling Authentication Traps

Adding or Updating a Trap Receiver

Deleting a Trap Receiver

Current Port Settings

Enabling or Disabling a Port

Enabling or Disabling a Port

Current Settings

Setting the Maximum Broadcast or Multicast Rate

Enabling or Disabling 802.3x Flow Control

Setting Port Default Priority

Current Settings

Displaying the Forwarding Database

Searching for a MAC Address

Image File Downloading Configuration

Setting the MAC Address Age-Out Time

Image Downloading Through TFTP

Current Options

Resetting the IntraChassis 9000

Scheduling a Reset

Viewing the System Log

Clearing the System Log

Viewing Current Operating Information

Current Settings