D-link DES-6300 User Manual

DES-6300

Modular L3 Ethernet Switch

User’s Guide

Third Edition (February 2004)

6DES-6300..01

Printed In Taiwan

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FCC Warning

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with this user’s guide, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense. 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.

CE Mark Warning

This is a Class A product. In a domestic environment, this product may cause radio interference in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures.

Warnung!

Dies ist ein Produkt der Klasse A. Im Wohnbereich kann dieses Produkt Funkstoerungen verursachen. In diesem Fall kann vom Benutzer verlangt werden, angemessene Massnahmen zu ergreifen.

Precaución!

Este es un producto de Clase A. En un entorno doméstico, puede causar interferencias de radio, en cuyo case, puede requerirse al usuario para que adopte las medidas adecuadas.

Attention!

Ceci est un produit de classe A. Dans un environnement domestique, ce produit pourrait causer des interférences radio, auquel cas l`utilisateur devrait prendre les mesures adéquates.

Attenzione!

Il presente prodotto appartiene alla classe A. Se utilizzato in ambiente domestico il prodotto può causare interferenze radio, nel cui caso è possibile che l`utente debba assumere provvedimenti adeguati.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Trademarks......................................................................................................................................................... 3

Copyright Statement .......................................................................................................................................... 3

FCC Warning ..................................................................................................................................................... 3

About This Guide...................................................................................................... 1

Conventions ................................................................................................................................ 1

Overview of this User’s Guide ...................................................................................................1

Introduction ............................................................................................................... 2

Fast Ethernet Technology ........................................................................................................... 2

Gigabit Ethernet Technology...................................................................................................... 2

Switching Technology ................................................................................................................ 3

Features ....................................................................................................................................... 3

Chassis ................................................................................................................................................. 3

Switch Modules ................................................................................................................................... 4

CPU Module ...................................................................................................................................................... 4

Optional Modules .............................................................................................................................................. 5

Power Supply Modules...................................................................................................................................... 6

Unpacking and Setup ................................................................................................ 7

Unpacking ................................................................................................................................... 7

Setup ........................................................................................................................................... 7

Desktop or Shelf Installation ...................................................................................................... 7

Rack Installation ......................................................................................................................... 8

Installing Modules ...................................................................................................................... 9

Connecting a Terminal.............................................................................................................. 10

Power on ................................................................................................................................... 10

Power Failure......................................................................................................................................11

Identifying External Components ........................................................................... 12

Front Panel................................................................................................................................ 12

Side Panels ................................................................................................................................ 12

Optional Plug-In Modules......................................................................................................... 13

DES-6303 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX Module ...................................................................................13

DES-6304 100BASE-FX (MT-RJ) Module .......................................................................................13

DES-6305 100BASE-FX (SC) Gigabit Module .................................................................................14

DES-6306 1000BASE-SX (SC) Gigabit Module ...............................................................................14

DES-6307 1000BASE-LX (SC) Gigabit Module...............................................................................15

DES-6308 1000BASE-T (RJ-45) Module ..........................................................................................15

DES-6309 GBIC Module....................................................................................................................16

Power Supply Modules .......................................................................................................................16

Led Indicators ........................................................................................................................... 16

Connecting The Switch ........................................................................................... 18

Switch To End Node................................................................................................................. 18

Switch To Hub or Switch.......................................................................................................... 18

Cable Lengths ........................................................................................................................... 19

Switch Management Concepts................................................................................ 21

IP Addresses and SNMP Community Names........................................................................... 21

Traps ......................................................................................................................................... 21

MIBs ......................................................................................................................................... 22

Packet Forwarding .................................................................................................................... 23

Aging Time .........................................................................................................................................23

Filtering Database ...............................................................................................................................23

Spanning Tree Algorithm ......................................................................................................... 24

STA Operation Levels ........................................................................................................................24

On Bridge Level............................................................................................................................................... 24

On The Port Level............................................................................................................................................ 25

User-Changeable STA Parameters .....................................................................................................25

Illustration of STA..............................................................................................................................26

Port Trunking............................................................................................................................ 27

VLAN Structure........................................................................................................................ 27

VLAN Features................................................................................................................................................ 28

Bridging Between Network LANs .................................................................................................................. 28

VLAN AutoConfig .......................................................................................................................................... 28

Scalability......................................................................................................................................................... 28

Broadcast Storms ...................................................................................................................... 29

Segmenting Broadcast Domains .........................................................................................................29

Eliminating Broadcast Storms ............................................................................................................30

Configuring the Switch ........................................................................................... 32

Installation................................................................................................................................. 33

General System Requirements............................................................................................................33

Hardware Requirements .................................................................................................................................. 33

Software Requirements.................................................................................................................................... 33

Web-Based Installations Requirements .......................................................................................................... 34

Embedded Web Server (EWS) ................................................................................................. 34

Getting Started ....................................................................................................................................34

Using ConfigMaster Windows ................................................................................................. 37

Standard Layout..................................................................................................................................37

Menu Bar.......................................................................................................................................................... 37

Toolbar ............................................................................................................................................................. 38

Error Bar .......................................................................................................................................................... 38

Status Bar ......................................................................................................................................................... 38

The Front Panel Display .....................................................................................................................39

Front Panel Display Toolbar............................................................................................................................ 39

Understanding The Front Panel Display Colors ............................................................................................. 40

Understanding The Front Panel Display LEDs............................................................................................... 40

Front Panel Display Mode LEDs .................................................................................................................... 40

Device Front Panel Display Power LEDs....................................................................................................... 41

Front Panel Display Card LEDs...................................................................................................................... 41

View Port Status .............................................................................................................................................. 41

Refreshing The Front Panel Display ............................................................................................................... 42

ConfigMaster Shortcuts ......................................................................................................................42

Using Tables .......................................................................................................................................44

Editing Table Rows ......................................................................................................................................... 44

Inserting Table Rows....................................................................................................................................... 44

Deleting Table Rows ....................................................................................................................................... 45

Erasing Tables.................................................................................................................................................. 45

Saving Table Information................................................................................................................................ 45

Working With Configuration Files ........................................................................................... 46

Send Configuration To Device........................................................................................................................ 46

Get Configuration From Device...................................................................................................................... 47

Configuration File-Conversion........................................................................................................................ 48

Update Device Firmware................................................................................................................................. 49

Update Embedded Web Server ....................................................................................................................... 51

Exit ................................................................................................................................................................... 53

Managing The Device............................................................................................................... 53

Resetting The Device..........................................................................................................................53

Device Global Parameters...................................................................................................................54

Device Features...................................................................................................................................57

Configuring VLANs ................................................................................................................. 58

Introduction To VLANs......................................................................................................................58

Working with VLANs ........................................................................................................................59

VLAN Parameters............................................................................................................................................ 59

VLAN Table Per Port ...................................................................................................................................... 60

VLAN Table Per Port and Protocol ................................................................................................................ 63

Ethernet User-Defined Protocols..................................................................................................................... 66

Default VLANs................................................................................................................................................ 68

Aggregate VLANs .................................................................................................................... 69

Aggregate VLAN Parameters.......................................................................................................................... 69

Aggregate VLAN Table .................................................................................................................................. 70

Aggregate Sub VLAN Table ........................................................................................................................... 72

Configuring Ports...................................................................................................................... 75

Port Properties.....................................................................................................................................75

Port Mirroring .....................................................................................................................................81

Storm Control .....................................................................................................................................83

Configure GVRP and Trunking ................................................................................................ 85

Consideration Concerning STP And GVRP Operation.................................................................................. 86

GARP Timers Control ..................................................................................................................................... 86

GVRP Parameters ............................................................................................................................................ 88

GVRP Timers Control ..................................................................................................................................... 90

GVRP Information........................................................................................................................................... 92

Clear Port Statistics.......................................................................................................................................... 93

Clear Port Error Statistics ................................................................................................................................ 94

Applicant Status and Registration Mode......................................................................................................... 95

Trunk...................................................................................................................................................97

Trunk Parameters............................................................................................................................................. 97

Trunk Table...................................................................................................................................................... 98

Trunking Port Table....................................................................................................................................... 101

Trunk Balance Table...................................................................................................................................... 102

Configuring Bridging.............................................................................................................. 103

Operating Parameters........................................................................................................................103

Unicast ..............................................................................................................................................104

Unicast Global Forwarding Table ................................................................................................................. 104

Unicast Forward Table Size .......................................................................................................................... 107

Spanning Tree ...................................................................................................................................108

STP per Device .............................................................................................................................................. 108

Parameters...................................................................................................................................................... 108

Spanning Tree Port Table .............................................................................................................................. 112

Spanning Tree Extended Port Table.............................................................................................................. 114

Rapid Spanning Tree ........................................................................................................................115

Rapid STP Port Table .................................................................................................................................... 115

Rapid STP Force Version Table.................................................................................................................... 117

Traffic Control ..................................................................................................................................118

Traffic Control Port Priority Table................................................................................................................ 118

Traffic Class Table......................................................................................................................................... 120

Priority Groups Table .................................................................................................................................... 122

Configuring Routing ............................................................................................................... 122

IP.......................................................................................................................................................123

Operating Parameters..................................................................................................................................... 123

Interface Parameters ...................................................................................................................................... 124

RIP.................................................................................................................................................................. 131

OSPF II .......................................................................................................................................................... 140

Routing Table................................................................................................................................................. 150

ARP Table...................................................................................................................................................... 153

IP Redundancy ............................................................................................................................................... 156

DHCP ............................................................................................................................................................. 158

VRRP ............................................................................................................................................................. 168

UDP Relay ..................................................................................................................................................... 173

TCP General Parameters................................................................................................................................ 175

TCP Connections Table................................................................................................................................. 176

IPM ...................................................................................................................................................178

IPM Operating Parameters ............................................................................................................................ 178

IGMP.............................................................................................................................................................. 179

Filter ............................................................................................................................................................... 184

PIM................................................................................................................................................................. 187

IPM Routing................................................................................................................................................... 195

IPX....................................................................................................................................................198

Interface Parameters ...................................................................................................................................... 198

RIP/SAP Filter ............................................................................................................................................... 203

IPX Routing Table ......................................................................................................................................... 215

IPX SAP Table............................................................................................................................................... 218

Configuring Security Options ................................................................................................. 222

Community Table .............................................................................................................................222

Web User Authorization Table .........................................................................................................224

Configuring Quality of Service............................................................................................... 227

Global Parameters.............................................................................................................................227

Profile Table .....................................................................................................................................228

Routed IP ..........................................................................................................................................232

IP Classification Fields .................................................................................................................................. 232

IP Rules Table................................................................................................................................................ 234

Working With Statistics.......................................................................................................... 240

Element Statistics..............................................................................................................................240

Interface Statistics.............................................................................................................................246

IP Statistics..................................................................................................................................................... 246

IPX Statistics.................................................................................................................................................. 248

Port Statistics ....................................................................................................................................249

History ..............................................................................................................................................250

History Control Table .................................................................................................................................... 251

Ether History Table........................................................................................................................................ 253

Alarm Table ......................................................................................................................................254

Statistics Table..................................................................................................................................258

Traps Table .......................................................................................................................................259

Configuring Trap Parameters ........................................................................................................................ 262

Log Table..........................................................................................................................................262

Working With Services........................................................................................................... 263

Device Tuning...................................................................................................................................263

Event Log..........................................................................................................................................268

Refresh ..............................................................................................................................................269

Polling Configuration .......................................................................................................................269

Community Change ..........................................................................................................................270

Ping ...................................................................................................................................................270

Refresh The Device ..........................................................................................................................274

Technical Specifications ....................................................................................... 275

RJ-45 Pin Specification......................................................................................... 277

Index...................................................................................................................... 279

ABOUT THIS GUIDE

This User’s Guide tells you how to install your Modular Layer 3 Ethernet Switch, how to connect it to your Ethernet network, and how to set its configuration using either the built-in console interface or Web-based management.

Conventions

References in this manual to the DES-6300 are frequently written simply as “Switch” or “Switches” where the text applies to both models. Model numbers are normally used only to differentiate between specific Switches where necessary. Unless differentiated by model number, all information applies to both models.

Overview of this User’s Guide

• Chapter 1, “Introduction.” Describes the Switch and its features. Chapter 2, “Unpacking and Setup.” Helps you get started with the basic installation of the

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Switch. Chapter 3, “Identifying External Components.” Describes the front panel, side panels,

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optional plug-in modules, and LED indicators of the Switch. Chapter 4, “Connecting the Switch.” Tells how you can connect the Switch to your

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Ethernet network as well as providing an informational cable length table. Chapter 5, “Switch Management Concepts.” Talks about how to manage the Switch.

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• Chapter 6, “Using ConfigMaster.” Tells how to use the built-in configuration software to

change, set, and monitor Switch performance and security.

• Appendix A, “Technical Specifications.” Lists the technical specifications of the Switch. Appendix B, “RJ-45 Pin Specifications.” Shows the details and pin assignments for the

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RJ-45 receptacle/connector.

• Appendix C, “Sample Configuration File.”

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INTRODUCTION

This section describes the features of the Switch, as well as giving some background information about Ethernet/Fast Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet, and switching technology.

Fast Ethernet Technology

The growing importance of LANs and the increasing complexity of desktop computing applications are fueling the need for high performance networks. A number of high-speed LAN technologies are proposed to provide greater bandwidth and improve client/server response times. Among them, Fast Ethernet, or 100BASE-T, provides a non-disruptive, smooth evolution from the current 10BASE-T technology. The dominating market position virtually guarantees cost effective and high performance Fast Ethernet solutions in the years to come.

100Mbps Fast Ethernet is a standard specified by the IEEE 802.3 LAN committee. It is an extension of the 10Mbps Ethernet standard with the ability to transmit and receive data at 100Mbps, while maintaining the Carrier Sense Multiple Access with Collision Detection (CSMA/CD) Ethernet protocol.

Gigabit Ethernet Technology

Gigabit Ethernet is an extension of IEEE 802.3 Ethernet utilizing the same packet structure, format, and support for CSMA/CD protocol, full duplex, flow control, and management objects, but with a tenfold increase in theoretical throughput over 100Mbps Fast Ethernet and a one hundred-fold increase over 10Mbps Ethernet. Since it is compatible with all 10Mbps and 100Mbps Ethernet environments, Gigabit Ethernet provides a straightforward upgrade without wasting a company’s existing investment in hardware, software, and trained personnel.

The increased speed and extra bandwidth offered by Gigabit Ethernet is essential to coping with the network bottlenecks that frequently develop as computers and their busses get faster and more users use applications that generate more traffic. Upgrading key components, such as your backbone and servers to Gigabit Ethernet can greatly improve network response times as well as significantly speed up the traffic between your subnets.

Gigabit Ethernet enables fast optical fiber connections to support video conferencing, complex imaging, and similar data-intensive applications. Likewise, since data transfers occur 10 times faster than Fast Ethernet, servers outfitted with Gigabit Ethernet NIC’s are able to perform 10 times the number of operations in the same amount of time.

In addition, the phenomenal bandwidth delivered by Gigabit Ethernet is the most cost-effective method to take advantage of today and tomorrow’s rapidly improving switching and routing

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internetworking technologies. And with expected advances in the coming years in silicon technology and digital signal processing that will enable Gigabit Ethernet to eventually operate over unshielded twisted-pair (UTP) cabling, outfitting your network with a powerful 1000Mbpscapable backbone/server connection creates a flexible foundation for the next generation of network technology products.

Switching Technology

Another key development pushing the limits of Ethernet technology is in the field of switching technology. A switch bridges Ethernet packets at the MAC address level of the Ethernet protocol transmitting among connected Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, or Gigabit Ethernet LAN segments.

Switching is a cost-effective way of increasing the total network capacity available to users on a local area network. A switch increases capacity and decreases network loading by making it possible for a local area network to be divided into different segments which don’t compete with each other for network transmission capacity, giving a decreased load on each.

The switch acts as a high-speed selective bridge between the individual segments. Traffic that needs to go from one segment to another (from one port to another) is automatically forwarded by the switch, without interfering with any other segments (ports). This allows the total network capacity to be multiplied, while still maintaining the same network cabling and adapter cards.

For Fast Ethernet or Gigabit Ethernet networks, a switch is an effective way of eliminating problems of chaining hubs beyond the “two-repeater limit.” A switch can be used to split parts of the network into different collision domains, for example, making it possible to expand your Fast Ethernet network beyond the 205-meter network diameter limit for 100BASE-TX networks. Switches supporting both traditional 10Mbps Ethernet and 100Mbps Fast Ethernet are also ideal for bridging between existing 10Mbps networks and new 100Mbps networks.

Switching LAN technology is a marked improvement over the previous generation of network bridges, which were characterized by higher latencies. Routers have also been used to segment local area networks, but the cost of a router and the setup and maintenance required make routers relatively impractical. Today’s switches are an ideal solution to most kinds of local area network congestion problems.

Features

The DES-6300 is a high performance modular switch platform that allows a customized array of Layer 2 and Layer 3 functions to be easily installed and managed in a single device. The Switch is ideal for expanding enterprise networks and environments where traffic volume and needs fluctuate.

Switch features include:

Chassis

The chassis is the main unit that modules and power supplies are installed into. A CPU module and a power supply module come preinstalled in the chassis.

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Chassis features include:

• Six slots for installing networking modules (plus one slot reserved for the CPU)

• Two slots for installing redundant power supply modules

• 31.99 Gigabit/sec. (Gbps) backplane switching fabric

• Hot-swappable design for power supply modules

• Networking modules warm-swappable (except CPU module)

• Ears and screws for rack mounting

Switch Modules

The plug-in modules available for the switch are optional except for the CPU module. These modules are described below:

CPU Module

A single CPU module must be present and must be installed in first (uppermost) slot.

Layer 2 Support Includes:

 Layer 2 switching based on MAC address & VLAN ID  Store and Forward packet switching  Broadcast Storm rate filtering

Supports static filtering (based on MAC address)

  Supports IEEE 802.1Q VLAN  Proprietary simplified Port-based VLANs  IEEE 802.1d Spanning Tree support  Address table: 64K MAC address per switch  Supports 802.1p priority queuing  Port Aggregation (Port-Trunking) Capability  Port Mirroring  IGMP snooping  RS-232 port for out-of-band management and system configuration  Telnet Remote Configuration  TFTP software upgrades, settings file and switch log uploads  NMS (Net Management System)  CLI (Command Line Interface)  SNMP Agents:

 MIB-II (RFC 1213)  RMON MIB (RFC 1757)  Bridge MIB (RFC 1493)  Supports four RMON (1, 2, 3, 9) groups

 BootP support

Layer 3 Support Includes:

 Support RIP1 and RIP2 routing protocol  Support OSFP routing protocol  Support IGMP, IP Multicast packet filtering, support QoS (Quality of Service)  Support Multicast Routing protocol: PIM DM  Support Layer 3 Access Control List, (ACL)

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Optional Modules

DES-6303 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX Module

 Sixteen 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX ports  Fully compliant with IEEE 802.3 10BASE-T, IEEE 802.3u 100BASE-TX  All 10/100Mbps ports support NWay auto-negotiation

Back pressure Flow Control support for half-duplex mode

  IEEE 802.3x-compliant Flow Control support for full duplex

DES-6304 100BASE-FX (MT-RJ) Module

 Twelve 100BASE-FX (MT-RJ) Fast Ethernet ports  Fully compliant with IEEE 802.3u 100BASE-FX  IEEE 802.3x compliant Flow Control support for full duplex

DES-6305 100BASE-FX (SC) Module

 Eight 100BASE-FX (SC) Fast Ethernet ports  Connects to a 100BASE-FX device at full duplex.  Fully compliant with IEEE 802.3u 100BASE-FX

Supports Full-duplex operation only

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 02.3x-compliant Flow Control support

DES-6306 1000BASE-SX (SC) Module

 Two 1000BASE-SX (SC) Gigabit Ethernet ports  Fully compliant with IEEE 802.3z  Support full-duplex operation only  IEEE 802.3x-compliant Flow Control support

DES-6307 1000BASE-LX (SC) Module

 Two 1000BASE-LX (SC) Gigabit Ethernet ports  Fully compliant with IEEE 802.3z  Support full-duplex operation only  IEEE 802.3x-compliant Flow Control support

DES-6308 1000BASE-T (RJ-45) Module

 Two 1000BASE-T Gigabit Ethernet ports  Connects to 1000BASE-T devices only at full duplex and auto-negotiating

10/100/1000 Mbps ports

 Fully compliant with IEEE 802.3ab  Fully compliant with IEEE 802.1Q/P  Back pressure Flow Control support for half-duplex mode  IEEE 802.3x compliant Flow Control support for full duplex

DES-6309 GBIC Module

 Two GBIC Ethernet ports

Fully compliant with IEEE 802.3z

  Support full-duplex operation only  IEEE 802.3x-compliant Flow Control support

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Power Supply Modules

 Dual power modules design  Current sharing design  Full redundant feature design to ensure continuous operation  If one power module fails, the other will take over all current supply

automatically

 Hot-swappable/Hot-pluggable  Power management functions enabled  Revolving handle design  Input: 90 ~ 264 VAC, 47 ~ 63Hz  Output: 3.3V 80A maximum, 12V 2A maxim

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UNPACKING AND SETUP

This chapter provides unpacking and setup information for the Switch.

Unpacking

Open the shipping carton of the Switch and carefully unpack its contents. The carton should contain the following items:

 One switch chassis  One management module (pre-installed in uppermost slot)  One power supply module (pre-installed)  One mounting kit: four mounting brackets and screws  Four rubber feet with adhesive backing  One AC power cord  One console cable  One printed copy of the Quickstart Guide

One CD-ROM containing this User’s Guide

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If any item is found missing or damaged, please contact your local reseller for replacement.

Setup

The setup of the Switch can be performed using the following steps:

 The surface must support at least 5 kg.  The power outlet should be within 1.82 meters (6 feet) of the device.  Visually inspect the power cord and see that it is secured fully to the AC power

connector.

 Make sure that there is proper heat dissipation from and adequate ventilation

around the Switch. Do not place heavy objects on the Switch.

Desktop or Shelf Installation

When installing the Switch on a desktop or shelf, the rubber feet included with the device must be first attached. Attach these cushioning feet on the bottom at each corner of the device. Allow enough ventilation space between the device and the objects around it.

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Figure 2- 1. Switch installed on a Desktop or Shelf

Rack Installation

The Switch can be mounted in an EIA standard size, 19-inch rack, which can be placed in a wiring closet with other equipment. To install, attach the mounting brackets on the Switch’s front panel (one on each side) and secure them with the screws provided.

Figure 2- 2. Attaching the mounting brackets to the Switch

Then, use the screws provided with the equipment rack to mount the Switch in the rack.

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Installing Modules

The DES-6300 supports up to 6 modules that can be installed into the module bays. Networking modules are warm-swappable, meaning they can be added and removed while power to the switch is ON. After warm-swapping a networking module, the switch will automatically be rebooted. Make sure to use the Save Changes command to save the current configuration to NVRAM before warm-swapping modules. The CPU module, however, is NOT hot-swappable. Removing or inserting the CPU module while the power is on may cause irreparable damage to the module and/or to the Switch itself. Further, make sure you have unplugged the power cord from the removable power supply module before inserting or removing it from the Switch.

CAUTION: Due to the high energy present in this system, extreme caution should be exercised whenever adding or removing system components. No element of this system may be installed or removed except by an authorized technician.

Figure 2- 3. Removing a Blank Slot Cover

Modules can be installed into any free slot, except the CPU module. The CPU module must be installed in the uppermost (top) slot. To install a module, simply remove a blank slot cover and slide the module along the guide rails until it snaps firmly in place.

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Figure 2- 4. Installing a Module

Connecting a Terminal

The DES-6300 can perform basic switching functions without special configuration, but to use the Switch’s advanced features you must first configure the unit through a terminal (a VT-100 serial data terminal or a computer running a VT-100 emulator). The connection is made through the Switch’s Diagnostic RS-232 port, which is configured at the factory as follows:

 Baud Rate: 115200  Data Bits: 8  Parity: none  Stop Bits: 1  Flow Control: none

The RS-232 port has a nine-socket D-shell connector with IBM-type DCE wiring, and can be connected to the terminal using an off-the-shelf RS-232 cable with the proper connectors for the terminal and the DES-6300.

Power on

Power up the DES-6300 as follows:

 Make sure the power module is properly installed in the device.  Plug the device end of the supplied power cord firmly into the power inlet on the

DES-6300’s front panel of the redundant power supply.

 Plug the outlet end of the power cord firmly into a suitable AC outlet.  Observe the DES-6300’s LED indicators to make sure the Switch is operating

correctly.

The DES-6300’s LED indicators operate as follows during a normal power-up:

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 All indicators blink momentarily to indicate a system reset.  The Power indicator flashes for about 20 seconds while the switch prepares its

run-time software and performs a self-test.

 The Power indicator begins shining steadily, and the remaining indicators begin

reflecting port and system status.

Power Failure

As a precaution, the Switch should be unplugged in case of an impending power failure. When power is resumed, plug the Switch back in.

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IDENTIFYING EXTERNAL

COMPONENTS

This chapter describes the front panel, side panels, optional plug-in modules, and LED indicators of the Switch.

Front Panel

The front panel of the Switch consists nine slide-in module slots for networking modules, two slide-in module slots for power supply modules, an RS-232 communication port, and LED indicators.

Figure 3- 1. Front panel view of the Switch

The front panel features:

 Comprehensive LED indicators display the conditions of the Switch and status of

the network. A description of these LED indicators follows (see LED Indicators).

 An RS-232 DCE console port is used to diagnose the Switch via a connection to a

terminal (or PC) and Local Console Management.

 Seven slide-in module slots installing networking modules and the CPU module.  Two slide-in module slots for installing power supply modules.

Side Panels

The left side panel of the Switch contains four system fans. The right side panel contains heat vents. The system fans are used to dissipate heat. The sides of the system also provide heat vents to serve the same purpose. Do not block these openings, and leave adequate space at the rear and sides of the Switch for proper ventilation. Be reminded that without proper heat dissipation and air circulation, system components might overheat, which could lead to system failure.

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Optional Plug-In Modules

DES-6303 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX Module

Figure 3- 2. Sixteen-port, 10/100BASE-TX module

Sixteen-port, front-panel module

  Connects to 10BASE-T and 100BASE-TX devices at full- or half-duplex  Supports Category 3, 4, 5 or better UTP or STP connections of up to 100 meters

each

DES-6304 100BASE-FX (MT-RJ) Module

Figure 3- 3. 12-port, 100BASE-FX (MT-RJ) module

Twelve-port, front-panel module

  Connects to 100BASE-FX devices at full- or half-duplex  Twelve 100BASE-FX (MT-RJ) Fast Ethernet ports  Fully compliant with IEEE 802.3u 100BASE-FX  IEEE 802.3x compliant Flow Control support for full duplex

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DES-6305 100BASE-FX (SC) Gigabit Module

Figure 3- 4. Eight-port, 100BASE-FX (SC) module

 Eight-port, front panel module.  Connects to a 100BASE-FX device at full duplex.  8 100BASE-FX (SC) ports  Fully compliant with IEEE 802.3u  Supports Full-duplex operation only  IEEE 802.3x-compliant Flow Control support

DES-6306 1000BASE-SX (SC) Gigabit Module

Figure 3- 5. Two-port, 1000BASE-SX gigabit module

 Two-port, front-panel module

Connects to 1000BASE-SX devices at full duplex.

  1000BASE-SX (SC) Gigabit Ethernet ports  Fully compliant with IEEE 802.3z  Support Full-duplex operation only  IEEE 802.3x-compliant Flow Control support

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DES-6307 1000BASE-LX (SC) Gigabit Module

Figure 3- 6. Two-port, 1000BASE-LX gigabit module

 Two-port, front-panel module  Connects to 1000BASE-LX devices at full duplex  1000BASE-LX (SC) Gigabit Ethernet ports  Fully compliant with IEEE 802.3z  Supports full-duplex operation only  IEEE 802.3x-compliant Flow Control support

DES-6308 1000BASE-T (RJ-45) Module

Figure 3- 7. Two-port, 1000BASE-T (RJ-45) module

 2-port, front-panel module

Connects to 1000BASE-T devices only at full-duplex and auto-negotiating.

  Auto-sensing 10/100/1000 Mbps Port  Fully compliant with IEEE 802.3ab  Fully compliant with IEEE 802.1Q/P  Back pressure Flow Control support for Half-duplex mode  IEEE 802.3x compliant Flow Control support for Full-duplex

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DES-6309 GBIC Module

Figure 3- 8. Two-port GBIC Module

 Two-port, front-panel module  Connects to GBIC devices at full duplex  GBIC Ethernet ports  Fully compliant with IEEE 802.3z  Supports full-duplex operation only  IEEE 802.3x-compliant Flow Control support

Power Supply Modules

 Dual power modules design with current sharing design  Full redundant feature design to ensure continuous operation  If one power module failed, the other will take over all current supply

automatically.

 Hot-swappable/Hot-pluggable capability  Power management functions  Input: 90 ~ 264 VAC, 47 ~ 63Hz  Output: 3.3V: 80A Max  12V: 2A Max

Led Indicators

The LED indicators of the Switch include CPU Status and Power OK. The following shows the LED indicators for the Switch along with an explanation of each indicator.

Figure 3- 9. CPU Front Panel LED Indicators



CPU Status

of the switch. The LED will blink while the Power-On Self-Test (POST) is running during startup. It will light a steady green after the POST test to indicate the switch is powered on and operating properly. It will light amber when an error occurs during startup and the switch is therefore not functioning.

– This center indicator on the front panel displays the current status

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 Power OK – This indicator lights green when the CPU module of the switch is

receiving power and functioning properly.

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CONNECTING THE SWITCH

This chapter describes how to connect the Switch to your Ethernet network as well as providing an informational cable length table.

Switch To End Node

End nodes include PCs outfitted with a Network Interface Card (NIC) and most routers. For twisted-pair (copper) connections, the RJ-45 UTP ports on NICs and most routers are MDI-II. When using a normal straight-through cable, an MDI-II port must connect to an MDI-X port. An end node can be connected to the Switch via a two-pair Category 3, 4, 5 UTP/STP straight cable (be sure to use Category 5 UTP or STP cabling for 100BASE-TX Fast Ethernet connections). The end node should be connected to any of the sixteen ports (1x - 16x) on the 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX module. The LED indicators for the port the end node is connected to are lit according to the capabilities of the NIC. If LED indicators are not illuminated after making a proper connection, check the PC’s LAN card, the cable, switch conditions, and connections.

The DES Supports auto-MDI and therefore the user may connect a straight or crossover cable to the switch and therefore the port will automatically configure itself to achieve a valid link to the network.

The following LED indicator states are possible for an end node to switch connection:

1. The 100M indicators come ON for a 100 Mbps and stays OFF for 10 Mbps.

2. The Link/Act indicator lights up upon hooking up a PC that is powered on.

Switch To Hub or Switch

These connections can be accomplished at any port in either straight-through cable or a crossover cable because the switch supports the Auto-MDI function.

• A 10BASE-T hub or switch can be connected to the Switch via a two-pair Category 3, 4 or 5 UTP/STP cable.

• A 100BASE-TX hub or switch can be connected to the Switch via a two-pair Category 5e UTP/STP cable.

10BASE-T Device

For a 10BASE-T device, the Switch’s LED indicators should display the following:

 100M speed indicator is OFF.

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 Link/Act indicator is ON.

100BASE-TX Device

For a 100BASE-TX device, the Switch’s LED indicators should display the following:

 100M speed indicator is ON.  Link/Act indicator is ON.

1000Base-T Device

For a 1000BASE-T device, the Switch’s LED indicators should display the following:

 Link/Act indicator is ON.

100Base-FX Device

For a 100BASE-FX device, the Switch’s LED indicators should display the following:

 Link/Act indicator is ON.

1000BASE-SX Device

For a 1000BASE-SX device, the Switch’s LED indicators should display the following:

 Link/Act indicator is ON.

1000BASE-LX Device

For a 1000BASE-LX device, the Switch’s LED indicators should display the following:

 Link/Act indicator is ON.

Cable Lengths

Standard

1000BASE-SX 50/125µm Multimode Fiber 400 500 Meters

50/125µm Multimode Fiber 500 550 Meters

1000BASE-LX 50/125µm Multimode Fiber 400 500 Meters

50/125µm Multimode Fiber 500 550 Meters

10µ Single-mode Fiber 5000 Meters

1000BASE-T

100BASE-FX 50/125µm Multimode Fiber

50/125µm Multimode Fiber 2000 Meters

62.5/125µm Multimode Fiber

Category 5e UTP Cable (1000Mbps)

(half-duplex operation)

Media Type

MHz/km

Rating

160 220 Meters

200 275 Meters

500 550 Meters

100 Meters

400 Meters

Maximum

Distance

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(full-duplex operation)

62.5/125µm Multimode

52.5/125µm Multimode

100BASE-TX Category 5 UTP Cable

10BASE-T

Fiber (half-duplex operation)

Fiber (full-duplex operation)

(100Mbps)

Category 3 UTP Cable (10Mbps)

Table 4- 1. Cable Lengths

400 Meters

2000 Meters

100 Meters

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SWITCH MANAGEMENT CONCEPTS

This chapter discusses many of the features used to manage the switch, and explains many concepts and important points regarding these features. Configuring the Switch to implement these concepts is discussed in detail in the next chapters.

IP Addresses and SNMP Community Names

Each Switch has its own IP Address, which is used for communication with an SNMP network manager or other TCP/IP application (for example BOOTP, TFTP, etc.). You must provide the switch with an IP Address to meet the specification of your networking address scheme. In addition, you can also set an IP Address for a gateway router. This becomes necessary when the network management station is located on a different IP network as the Switch, making it necessary for management packets to go through a router to reach the network manager, and vice-versa.

For security, you can set in the Switch a list of IP Addresses of the network managers that you allow to manage the Switch. You can also change the default Community Name in the Switch and set access rights of these Community Names.

Traps

Traps are messages that alert you of events that occur on the Switch. The events can be as serious as a reboot (someone accidentally turned OFF the Switch), or less serious like a port status change. The Switch generates traps and sends them to the network manager (trap managers). The following lists the types of events that can take place on the Switch.

 System resets

 Errors

 Status changes

 Topology changes

 Operation

You can also specify which network managers may receive traps from the Switch by setting a list of IP Addresses of the authorized network managers. Trap managers are special users of the network who are given certain rights and access in overseeing the maintenance of the network. Trap managers will receive traps sent from the Switch; they must immediately take certain actions to avoid future failure or breakdown of the network.

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