GE ML1200 User Manual

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Digital Energy

Multilin

MultiLink ML1200
Managed Field Switch

Instruction Manual

Firmware Revision 3.3x

Manual P/N: 1601-9095-A1

Manual Order Code: GEK-113538

Copyright © 2009 GE Multilin

GE Multilin

215 Anderson Avenue, Markham, Ontario

Canada L6E 1B3

Tel: [phone] Fax: [phone]

Internet: http://www.GEmultilin.com

*1601-9095-A1*

GE Multilin's Quality

Management System is

registered to ISO9001:2000

QMI # 005094

UL # A3775

These instructions do not purport to cover all details or variations in equipment nor provide for every
possible contingency to be met in connection with installation, operation, or maintenance. Should further
information be desired or should particular problems arise which are not covered sufficiently for the
purchaser’s purpose, the matter should be referred to the General Electric Company.

To the extent required the products described herein meet applicable ANSI, IEEE, and NEMA standards; but
no such assurance is given with respect to local codes and ordinances because they vary greatly.

© 2009 GE Multilin Incorporated. All rights reserved.

GE Multilin Multilink ML1200 instruction manual for revision 3.3x.

Multilink ML1200 is a registered trademark of GE Multilin Inc.

NEBS is a trademark of Telcordia Technologies

The contents of this manual are the property of GE Multilin Inc. This documentation is furnished on license
and may not be reproduced in whole or in part without the permission of GE Multilin. The content of this
manual is for informational use only and is subject to change without notice.

Part numbers contained in this manual are subject to change without notice, and should therefore be
verified by GE Multilin before ordering.

Part number: 1601-9095-A1 (June 2009)

Federal Communications Commission

Radio Frequency Interference Statement

This equipment generates, uses and can radiate frequency energy and if not installed and used properly
in strict accordance with the manufacturer's instructions, may cause interference to radio
communication. It has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A computing device in
accordance with the specifications in Subpart J of Part 15 of FCC rules, which are designed to provide
reasonable protection against such interference when operated in a commercial environment. Operation
of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause interference, in which case the user, at their own
expense, will be required to take whatever measures may be required to correct the interference.

Canadian Emissions Statement

This Class A digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment
Regulations.

Electrical Safety requirements:

1. This product is to be installed Only in Restricted Access Areas (Dedicated Equipment Rooms, Electrical
Closets, or the like).

2. 48 V DC products shall be installed with a readily accessible disconnect device in the building
installation supply circuit to the product.

3. This product shall be provided with a maximum 10 A DC Listed fuse or circuit breaker in the supply
circuit when connected to a 48 V centralized DC source.

4. The external power supply for DC units shall be a Listed, Direct Plug In power unit, marked Class 2, or
Listed ITE Power Supply, marked LP, which has suitably rated output voltage (i.e. 24 V DC or 48 V DC)
and suitable rated output current.

5. Product does not contain user replaceable fuses. Any internal fuses can ONLY be replaced by GE
Multilin.

TOC TABLE OF CONTENTS

Table of Contents

1: INTRODUCTION GETTING STARTED ............................................................................................................................. 1-1

I

NSPECTING THE PACKAGE AND PRODUCT ........................................................................1-1

ORDER CODES .....................................................................................................................................1-2

SPECIFICATIONS ................................................................................................................................. 1-3

COMMAND LINE INTERFACE FIRMWARE ................................................................................. 1-7

C

ONSOLE CONNECTION ....................................................................................................... 1-7

C

ONSOLE SETUP .................................................................................................................... 1-7

C

ONSOLE SCREEN ................................................................................................................. 1-8

L

OGGING IN FOR THE FIRST TIME .......................................................................................1-8

A

UTOMATIC IP ADDRESS CONFIGURATION .......................................................................1-8

S

ETTING THE IP PARAMETERS USING CONSOLE PORT .................................................... 1-9

P

RIVILEGE LEVELS ..................................................................................................................1-11

U

SER MANAGEMENT .............................................................................................................1-12

H

ELP ........................................................................................................................................1-13

E

XITING ................................................................................................................................... 1-14

ENERVISTA SECURE WEB MANAGEMENT ............................................................................... 1-15

L

OGGING IN FOR THE FIRST TIME ....................................................................................... 1-15

P

RIVILEGE LEVELS ..................................................................................................................1-17

U

SER MANAGEMENT .............................................................................................................1-17

M

ODIFYING THE PRIVILEGE LEVEL ......................................................................................1-21

H

ELP ........................................................................................................................................1-22

E

XITING ................................................................................................................................... 1-22

ML1200 FIRMWARE UPDATES .....................................................................................................1-24

U

PDATING MULTILINK ML1200 FIRMWARE ....................................................................1-24

S

ELECTING THE PROPER VERSION ......................................................................................1-24

U

PDATING THROUGH THE COMMAND LINE .......................................................................1-24

U

PDATING THROUGH THE ENERVISTA SECURE WEB MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE ........1-26

2: PRODUCT DESCRIPTION OVERVIEW ............................................................................................................................................. 2-1

OUR-PORT SFF FIBER MODULES (CC MODULE, CD MODULE), 100MB FIBER ......... 2-3

F
F

OUR-PORT COPPER MODULE, C1 MODULE MDIX) ................................................... 2-4

P

OE (POWER PASS-THROUGH), C2 MODULE (MDIX), 10/100MB 4-PORT ............... 2-4

T

WO-PORT FIBER MODULES, 2@ 100MB FIBER ........................................................... 2-5

T

WO -PORT 10 MB MM FIBER ST MODULES ...................................................................2-5

SFP G

IGABIT (1000MBPS) PORT MODULES .....................................................................2-6

P

ACKET PRIORITIZATION, 802.1P QOS ............................................................................. 2-6

F

RAME BUFFERING AND FLOW CONTROL .........................................................................2-7

M

ANAGED NETWORK FIRMWARE FOR MULTILINK ML1200-SERIES ........................... 2-7

FEATURES AND BENEFITS .............................................................................................................. 2-8

APPLICATIONS .....................................................................................................................................2-10

3: INSTALLATION PREPARATION ......................................................................................................................................3-1

L

OCATING MULTILINK ML1200 SWITCHES ......................................................................3-1

CONNECTING ETHERNET MEDIA .................................................................................................3-2

MECHANICAL INSTALLATION .......................................................................................................3-6

DIN-R

AIL MOUNTING THE MULTILINK ML1200 ............................................................3-6

ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION ........................................................................................................... 3-8

P

OWERING THE MULTILINK ML1200 MANAGED FIELD SWITCH ................................3-8

MULTILINK ML1200 MANAGED FIELD SWITCH – INSTRUCTION MANUAL TOC–I

TABLE OF CONTENTS

ALARM CONTACTS FOR MONITORING INTERNAL POWER, AND SOFTWARE TRAPS .....3-8

ML1200 P
C

ONNECTING A MANAGEMENT CONSOLE TERMINAL

ORT MODULE (PM) INSTALLATION .................................................................3-9

TO MULTILINK ML1200 (SERIAL-RJ-45 CONSOLE PORT) ........3-10

4: OPERATION FUNCTIONALITY ..................................................................................................................................4-1

S

WITCHING FUNCTIONALITY ................................................................................................4-1

S

TATUS LEDS ........................................................................................................................4-2

A

UTO-CROSS (MDIX) AND AUTO-NEGOTIATION, FOR RJ-45 PORTS ........................... 4-2

F

LOW-CONTROL, IEEE 802.3X STANDARD ......................................................................4-3

P

OWER BUDGET CALCULATIONS FOR ML1200 PM’S WITH FIBER MEDIA .................4-4

MULTILINK ML1200 MANAGED FIELD SWITCH PORT MODULES .................................4-6

I

NSPECTING THE PACKAGE AND PRODUCT ........................................................................4-6

ML1200 M
B

EFORE CALLING FOR ASSISTANCE ....................................................................................4-13

ODULES .............................................................................................................4-6

5: IP ADDRESSING IP ADDRESS AND SYSTEM INFORMATION ............................................................................... 5-1

O

VERVIEW ..............................................................................................................................5-1

IMPORTANCE OF AN IP ADDRESS ...............................................................................................5-3

DHCP

AND BOOTP ...............................................................................................................5-3

BOOTP DATABASE ..................................................................................................................5-3

C

ONFIGURING DHCP/BOOTP/MANUAL/AUTO ..............................................................5-3

U

SING TELNET .......................................................................................................................5-5

SETTING PARAMETERS ....................................................................................................................5-8

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ETTING SERIAL PORT PARAMETERS ..................................................................................5-8

S

YSTEM PARAMETERS ...........................................................................................................5-8

D

ATE AND TIME .....................................................................................................................5-9

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ETWORK TIME .....................................................................................................................5-10

SYSTEM CONFIGURATION ..............................................................................................................5-14

S

AVING AND LOADING – COMMAND LINE ........................................................................5-14

C

ONFIG FILE ...........................................................................................................................5-14

D

ISPLAYING CONFIGURATION ..............................................................................................5-17

S

AVING CONFIGURATION .....................................................................................................5-20

S

CRIPT FILE ............................................................................................................................5-22

S

AVING AND LOADING – ENERVISTA SOFTWARE .............................................................5-23

H

OST NAMES .........................................................................................................................5-25

E

RASING CONFIGURATION ...................................................................................................5-27

IPV6 ..........................................................................................................................................................5-31

I

NTRODUCTION TO IPV6 .......................................................................................................5-31

W

HAT’S CHANGED IN IPV6? ...............................................................................................5-31

IP

V6 ADDRESSING ................................................................................................................5-32

C

ONFIGURING IPV6 ..............................................................................................................5-33

L

IST OF COMMANDS IN THIS CHAPTER ................................................................................5-34

6: ACCESS
CONSIDERATIONS

SECURING ACCESS ............................................................................................................................6-1

D

ESCRIPTION ..........................................................................................................................6-1

P

ASSWORDS ...........................................................................................................................6-1

P

ORT SECURITY FEATURE .....................................................................................................6-2

CONFIGURING PORT SECURITY THROUGH THE COMMAND LINE INTERFACE .......6-3

C

OMMANDS ............................................................................................................................6-3

A

LLOWING MAC ADDRESSES .............................................................................................6-4

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TOC TABLE OF CONTENTS

SECURITY LOGS .....................................................................................................................6-8

A

UTHORIZED MANAGERS ..................................................................................................... 6-10

CONFIGURING PORT SECURITY WITH ENERVISTA SOFTWARE .....................................6-12

C

OMMANDS ............................................................................................................................6-12

L

OGS .......................................................................................................................................6-15

A

UTHORIZED MANAGERS ..................................................................................................... 6-16

7: ACCESS USING RADIUS INTRODUCTION TO 802.1X ............................................................................................................ 7-1

ESCRIPTION ..........................................................................................................................7-1

D

802.1

X PROTOCOL ...............................................................................................................7-1

CONFIGURING 802.1X THROUGH THE COMMAND LINE INTERFACE .........................7-4

C

OMMANDS ............................................................................................................................7-4

E

XAMPLE ................................................................................................................................. 7-6

CONFIGURING 802.1X WITH ENERVISTA SECURE

WEB MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE ............................................................ 7-9

C

OMMANDS ............................................................................................................................7-9

8: ACCESS USING
TACACS+

9: PORT MIRRORING AND
SETUP

INTRODUCTION TO TACACS+ ....................................................................................................... 8-1

O

VERVIEW .............................................................................................................................. 8-1

TACACS+ F
TACACS+ P

LOW ..................................................................................................................8-2

ACKET ...............................................................................................................8-2

CONFIGURING TACACS+ THROUGH THE COMMAND LINE INTERFACE ....................8-4

C

OMMANDS ............................................................................................................................8-4

E

XAMPLE ................................................................................................................................. 8-4

CONFIGURING TACACS+ WITH ENERVISTA SECURE

WEB MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE ............................................................ 8-6

PORT MIRRORING ..............................................................................................................................9-1

D

ESCRIPTION ..........................................................................................................................9-1

PORT MIRRORING USING THE COMMAND LINE INTERFACE ..........................................9-2

C

OMMANDS ............................................................................................................................9-2

PORT SETUP .........................................................................................................................................9-3

C

OMMANDS ............................................................................................................................9-3

F

LOW CONTROL ....................................................................................................................9-5

B

ACK PRESSURE ....................................................................................................................9-5

B

ROADCAST STORMS ............................................................................................................9-7

L

INK LOSS ALERT ..................................................................................................................9-9

PORT MIRRORING USING ENERVISTA SECURE

WEB MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE ............................................................ 9-11

C

OMMANDS ............................................................................................................................9-11

P

ORT SETUP ........................................................................................................................... 9-12

B

ROADCAST STORMS ............................................................................................................9-15

10: VLAN VLAN DESCRIPTION ..........................................................................................................................10-1

VERVIEW .............................................................................................................................. 10-1

O
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AG VLAN VS. PORT VLAN ...............................................................................................10-3

CONFIGURING PORT VLANS THROUGH THE COMMAND LINE INTERFACE .............10-5

D

ESCRIPTION ..........................................................................................................................10-5

C

OMMANDS ............................................................................................................................10-5

CONFIGURING PORT VLANS WITH ENERVISTA SECURE

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WEB MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE ............................................................10-7

D

ESCRIPTION ..........................................................................................................................10-7

CONFIGURING TAG VLANS THROUGH THE COMMAND LINE INTERFACE ................ 10-12

D

ESCRIPTION ..........................................................................................................................10-12

C

OMMANDS ............................................................................................................................10-12

E

XAMPLE ................................................................................................................................. 10-13

CONFIGURING TAG VLANS WITH ENERVISTA SECURE

WEB MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE ............................................................10-19

D

ESCRIPTION ..........................................................................................................................10-19

11: VLAN REGISTRATION
OVER GARP

12: SPANNING TREE
PROTOCOL (STP)

13: RAPID SPANNING
TREE PROTOCOL

OVERVIEW .............................................................................................................................................11-1

ESCRIPTION ..........................................................................................................................11-1

D
GVRP C
GVRP O

ONCEPTS ..................................................................................................................11-1

PERATIONS ..............................................................................................................11-2

CONFIGURING GVRP THROUGH THE COMMAND LINE INTERFACE ............................11-7

C

OMMANDS ............................................................................................................................11-7

GVRP O

PERATION NOTES ...................................................................................................11-7

CONFIGURING GVRP WITH ENERVISTA SECURE

WEB MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE ............................................................11-9

E

XAMPLE ................................................................................................................................. 11-9

OVERVIEW .............................................................................................................................................12-1

D

ESCRIPTION ..........................................................................................................................12-1

F

EATURES AND OPERATION .................................................................................................12-1

CONFIGURING STP ............................................................................................................................12-3

OVERVIEW .............................................................................................................................................13-1

D

ESCRIPTION ..........................................................................................................................13-1

RSTP

CONCEPTS ...................................................................................................................13-1

T

RANSITION FROM STP TO RSTP .......................................................................................13-2

CONFIGURING RSTP THROUGH THE COMMAND LINE INTERFACE .............................13-4

N

ORMAL RSTP ......................................................................................................................13-4

S

MART RSTP (RING-ONLY MODE) THROUGH

THE COMMAND LINE INTERFACE (CLI) ........................................... 13-13

CONFIGURING STP/RSTP WITH ENERVISTA SECURE

WEB MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE ............................................................13-15

N

ORMAL RSTP ......................................................................................................................13-15

S

MART RSTP (RING-ONLY MODE) WITH ENERVISTA SECURE

W

EB MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE .....................................................13-19

14: QUALITY OF SERVICE QOS OVERVIEW ..................................................................................................................................14-1

ESCRIPTION ..........................................................................................................................14-1

D
Q

OS CONCEPTS .....................................................................................................................14-1

D

IFFSERV AND QOS .............................................................................................................14-2

IP P

RECEDENCE .....................................................................................................................14-2

CONFIGURING QOS THROUGH THE COMMAND LINE INTERFACE ..............................14-4

C

OMMANDS ............................................................................................................................14-4

E

XAMPLE ................................................................................................................................. 14-6

CONFIGURING QOS WITH ENERVISTA SECURE

WEB MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE ............................................................14-9

TOC–IV MULTILINK ML1200 MANAGED FIELD SWITCH – INSTRUCTION MANUAL

TOC TABLE OF CONTENTS

DESCRIPTION ..........................................................................................................................14-9

15: IGMP OVERVIEW ............................................................................................................................................. 15-1

ESCRIPTION ..........................................................................................................................15-1

D
IGMP C

ONCEPTS ..................................................................................................................15-1

IP M

ULTICAST FILTERS .........................................................................................................15-4

R

ESERVED ADDRESSES EXCLUDED FROM IP MULTICAST (IGMP) FILTERING ...............15-5

IGMP S

UPPORT .....................................................................................................................15-5

CONFIGURING IGMP THROUGH THE COMMAND LINE INTERFACE ............................. 15-6

C

OMMANDS ............................................................................................................................15-6

E

XAMPLE ................................................................................................................................. 15-8

CONFIGURING IGMP WITH ENERVISTA SECURE

WEB MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE ............................................................ 15-11

E

XAMPLE ................................................................................................................................. 15-11

16: SNMP OVERVIEW ............................................................................................................................................. 16-1

D

ESCRIPTION ..........................................................................................................................16-1

SNMP C
T
S

ONCEPTS .................................................................................................................16-1

RAPS ......................................................................................................................................16-3

TANDARDS ............................................................................................................................16-3

CONFIGURING SNMP THROUGH THE COMMAND LINE INTERFACE ...........................16-5

C

OMMANDS ............................................................................................................................16-5

E

XAMPLE ................................................................................................................................. 16-6

CONFIGURING SNMP WITH ENERVISTA SECURE

WEB MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE ............................................................ 16-11

E

XAMPLE ................................................................................................................................. 16-11

CONFIGURING RMON ...................................................................................................................... 16-15

D

ESCRIPTION ..........................................................................................................................16-15

C

OMMANDS ............................................................................................................................16-15

17: MISCELLANEOUS
COMMANDS

E-MAIL .....................................................................................................................................................17-1

ESCRIPTION ..........................................................................................................................17-1

D
C

OMMANDS ............................................................................................................................17-2

E

XAMPLE ................................................................................................................................. 17-3

STATISTICS ............................................................................................................................................ 17-5

V

IEWING PORT STATISTICS WITH ENERVISTA SECURE

W

EB MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE .....................................................17-5

SERIAL CONNECTIVITY ..................................................................................................................... 17-7

D

ESCRIPTION ..........................................................................................................................17-7

HISTORY ................................................................................................................................................. 17-8

C

OMMANDS ............................................................................................................................17-8

PING .........................................................................................................................................................17-9

P

ING THROUGH THE COMMAND LINE INTERFACE ............................................................ 17-9

P

ING THROUGH ENERVISTA SECURE WEB MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE .........................17-9

PROMPT .................................................................................................................................................. 17-10

C

HANGING THE COMMAND LINE PROMPT ........................................................................17-10

SYSTEM EVENTS .................................................................................................................................17-11

D

ESCRIPTION ..........................................................................................................................17-11

C

OMMAND LINE INTERFACE EXAMPLE ...............................................................................17-11

E

NERVISTA EXAMPLE ............................................................................................................17-12

COMMAND REFERENCE ..................................................................................................................17-14

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

MAIN COMMANDS .................................................................................................................17-14

C

ONFIGURATION COMMANDS ..............................................................................................17-16

18: MODBUS PROTOCOL MODBUS CONFIGURATION ...........................................................................................................18-1

VERVIEW ..............................................................................................................................18-1

O
C

OMMAND LINE INTERFACE SETTINGS ............................................................................... 18-1

E

NERVISTA SETTINGS ............................................................................................................18-3

MEMORY MAPPING ...........................................................................................................................18-4

M

ODBUS MEMORY MAP .......................................................................................................18-4

F

ORMAT CODES .....................................................................................................................18-37

APPENDIX A REVISION HISTORY ............................................................................................................................A-1

C

HANGE NOTES .....................................................................................................................A-1

C

HANGES TO THE MANUAL ..................................................................................................A-1

WARRANTY ...........................................................................................................................................A-2

GE M

ULTILIN WARRANTY STATEMENT ..............................................................................A-2

APPENDIX B: DC POWER
INPUT

APPENDIX C: INTERNAL
DC DUAL-SOURCE
POWER INPUT OPTION

SPECIFICATIONS FOR MULTILINK ML1200 SWITCHES, DC POWER

AT 24 V AND –48 V AND 125 V DC POWER INPUT .........................B-2

-48 V DC, 24 V DC AND 125 V DC POWER, THEORY OF OPERATION .........................B-3

APPLICATIONS FOR DC POWERED ETHERNET SWITCHES ...............................................B-4

ML1200, -48 V, 24 V, 125 V DC INSTALLATION .....................................................................B-5

UL REQUIREMENTS FOR DC-POWERED UNITS .....................................................................B-6

OPERATION ...........................................................................................................................................B-7

SPECIFICATIONS FOR MULTILINK ML1200 FIELD SWITCH .............................................. C-2

MULTILINK ML1200 WITH -48 V DC, 24 V DC

AND 125 V DC DUAL-SOURCE OPTION ...............................................C-3

DUAL-SOURCE OPTION THEORY OF OPERATION ................................................................ C-4

FEATURES AND BENEFITS OF THE DUAL-SOURCE DESIGN ............................................C-5

INSTALLATION .....................................................................................................................................C-6

TOC–VI MULTILINK ML1200 MANAGED FIELD SWITCH – INSTRUCTION MANUAL

Digital Energy

Multilin

1.1 Getting Started

Multilink ML1200
Managed Field Switch

Chapter 1: Introduction

Introduction

1.1.1 Inspecting the Package and Product

Examine the shipping container for obvious damage prior to installing this product; notify
the carrier of any damage that you believe occurred during shipment or delivery. Inspect
the contents of this package for any signs of damage and ensure that the items listed
below are included.

This package should contain:

• Multilink ML1200 Managed Field Switch, base unit (configured with user-selected
port module options installed)

• 1 Set of two metal vertical mounting brackets, with screws to the case

• 1 Installation and User Guide (this manual)

• 1 Product Registration Card

Remove the items from the shipping container. Be sure to keep the shipping container
should you need to re-ship the unit at a later date. To validate the product warranty,
please complete and return the enclosed Product Registration Card to GE Multilin as soon
as possible.

In the event there are items missing or damaged, contact the party from whom you
purchased the product. If the unit needs to be returned, please use the original shipping
container if possible. Refer to Section 6, Troubleshooting, for specific return procedures.

MULTILINK ML1200 MANAGED FIELD SWITCH – INSTRUCTION MANUAL 1–1

INTRODUCTION CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION

1.2 Order Codes

ML1200 - * - * - * - * - * - * *

ML1200
Module Slot A Slot B Slot C Slot D
ML1200 | | | | | | Base Unit
Power Supply 250S | | | | | ML1200 250VDC Chassis

Modules | XX XX XX | None

Only with ML1200-48 models C2 C2 | | | 4 x 10/100 RJ-45 PoE-enabled ports (only with ML1200-48P models)

RoHS/Conformal Coating Option X None

125S | | | | | ML1200 125VDC Chassis
48VS | | | | | ML1200 48VDC Chassis
24VS | | | | | ML1200 24VDC Chassis
12VS | | | | | ML1200 12VDC Chassis
125D | | | | | ML1200 125VDC Chassis - Dual Input PSU
48VD | | | | | ML1200 48VDC Chassis - Dual Input PSU
24VD | | | | | ML1200 24VDC Chassis - Dual Input PSU
48PS | | | | | ML1200 48VDC Chassis - PoE enabled
48PD | | | | | ML1200 48VDC Chassis - PoE enabled with Dual Input PSU

C1 | | | | 4 x 10/100 RJ-45
| C1 C1 | | 4 x 10/100 RJ-45

C3 C3 | | 2 x10/100 RJ-45 + 2x 100Mbit MTRJ mm Fiber
C4 C4 | | 2x 10/100 RJ-45 + 2x 100Mbit LC mm Fiber
C5 C5 | | 2x 10/100 RJ-45 + 2x 100Mbit LC sm Fiber 15km
C6 C6 | | 2x 10/100 RJ-45 + 1x 100Mbit SC mm Fiber
C7 C7 | | 2x 10Mbit ST mm Fiber
C8 C8 C8 | 2x 100Mbit ST mm Fiber
C9 C9 C9 | 2x 100Mbit SC mm Fiber
CA CA CA | 2x 100Mbit SC sm Fiber 20km
CB CB CB | 2x 100Mbit SC sm Fiber 40km
CC CC CC | 4x 100Mbit MTRJ mm Fiber
CD CD CD | 4x 100Mbit LC mm Fiber
CE CE CE | 4x 100Mbit LC sm Fiber 15km

| CF | 1x 100Mbit ST mm Fiber
| CG | 1x 100Mbit SC mm Fiber
| CH | 1x 100Mbit SC sm Fiber 20km
| CI | 1x 100Mbit SC sm Fiber 40km
| CJ | 2x 100Mbit MTRJ mm Fiber
| CK | 2x 100Mbit LC mm Fiber
| CL | 2x 100Mbit LC sm Fiber 15km
H1 | 2x 1000Mbit LC mm Fiber
H2 | 2x 1000Mbit LC mm 2km Fiber
H3 | 2x 1000Mbit LC sm Fiber 10km
H4 | 2x 1000Mbit LC sm Fiber 25km
H5 | 2x 1000Mbit LC sm Fiber 40km
H6 | 2x 1000Mbit LC sm Fiber 70km
H7 | 2x 1000Mbit RJ-45 Copper
H8 | 1x 1000Mbit RJ-45 Copper + 1x 1000Mbit SC mm Fiber
H9 | 1x 1000Mbit RJ-45 Copper + 1x 1000Mbit SC mm 2km Fiber
HA | 1x 1000Mbit RJ-45 Copper + 1x 1000Mbit LC sm Fiber 10km
HB | 1x 1000Mbit RJ-45 Copper + 1x 1000Mbit LC sm Fiber 25km
HC | 1x 1000Mbit RJ-45 Copper + 1x 1000Mbit LC sm Fiber 40km
HD | 1x 1000Mbit RJ-45 Copper + 1x 1000Mbit LC sm Fiber 70km
HE | 1x 1000Mbit SC mm Fiber
HF | 1x 1000Mbit SC mm 2km Fiber
HG | 1x 1000Mbit LC sm Fiber 10km
HH | 1x 1000Mbit LC sm Fiber 25km
HI | 1x 1000Mbit LC sm Fiber 40km
HJ | 1x 1000Mbit LC sm Fiber 70km
HK | 1x 1000Mbit RJ-45 Copper

H Harsh Chemical Environment Conformal Coating
ZRoHS-compliant
Y RoHS-compliant with Harsh Chemical Environment Coating

1–2 MULTILINK ML1200 MANAGED FIELD SWITCH – INSTRUCTION MANUAL

CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION INTRODUCTION

1.3 Specifications

PERFORMANCE

Filtering / Forwarding Rate:...............................................................Ethernet(10Mb):14,880 pps

Fast Ethernet(100Mb): 148,800 pps
Gigabit Ethernet (1000Mb): 1, 488,000
pps

Switching Processing Type:...............................................................Store and Forward with IEEE 802.3x

full-duplex flow -control, non-blocking

Data Rate: .................................................................................................10Mbps,100Mbps and 1000Mbps

Address Table Capacity: .....................................................................4K node, self-learning with address

aging

Packet buffer size : ...............................................................................240KB for 10/100 and 120KB for

1000Mb

Latency: .....................................................................................................5 μs + packet time (100 to 100Mbps)

15 μs + packet time (10 to 10 Mbps,

and 10 to 100Mbps)

Throughput with 12 10/100 and 2Glink max:...........................4.76M pps (Transmit)

Back plane:................................................................................................2.66Gb/s per slot

NETWORK STANDARDS AND COMPLIANCE, HARDWARE

Ethernet V1.0/V2.0 IEEE 802.3: ........................................................10BASE-T,

IEEE 802.3u: ..............................................................................................100Base-TX, 100BASE-FX

IEEE 802.3z: ..............................................................................................1000BASE-X Ethernet (Auto-

negotiation)

IEEE 802.3ab: ...........................................................................................1000BASE-X Ethernet

IEEE 802.1p: ..............................................................................................Priority protocol

IEEE 802.1d: ..............................................................................................Spanning tree protocol

IEEE 802.1w: .............................................................................................Rapid Spanning tree protocol

IEEE 802.1q: ..............................................................................................VLAN Tagging

IEEE 802.3x:...............................................................................................Flow Control

IEEE 802.3ad: ...........................................................................................Link Aggregation (Trunking)

IEEE 802.1x: ..............................................................................................Port based Network access control

IEEE 802.3af: ............................................................................................Power over Ethernet

MAXIMUM 10 MBPS ETHERNET SEGMENT LENGTHS

Unshielded twisted pair ......................................................................100 m (328 ft)

Shielded twisted pair:...........................................................................150 m (492 ft)

10BASE-FL multi-mode fiber optic:................................................2 km (6,562 ft)

10BASE-FL single-mode fiber optic:..............................................10 km (32,810 ft)

MAXIMUM STANDARD FAST ETHERNET SEGMENT LENGTHS:

10BASE-T (CAT 3, 4, 5 UTP): ................................................................100 m (328 ft)

100BASE-TX (CAT 5 UTP):.....................................................................100 m (328 ft)

Shielded twisted pair:...........................................................................150 m (492 ft)

100BASE-FX, half-duplex, multi-mode:........................................412 m (1350 ft)

100BASE-FX, full-duplex, multi-mode:..........................................2.0 km (6,562 ft)

100BASE-FX, half-duplex, single-mode:......................................412 m (1350 ft)

100BASE-FX, full-duplex, single-mode:.......................................20.0 km (66K ft)

100BASE-FX, full-duplex, Long Reach: .........................................40.0 km (132K ft)

MAXIMUM STANDARD GIGABIT ETHERNET SEGMENT LENGTHS:

1000BASE-T (CAT5e or higher is recommended):....................100 m (328 ft)

1000BASE-SX, full-duplex, multi-mode(62.5μm cable):........ 220m

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1000BASE-SX, full-duplex, multi-mode(50μm cable):............550m

1000BASE-LX, full-duplex, single-mode(62.5μm cable): ......5Km

FIBER MULTI-MODE CONNECTOR TYPES SUPPORTED:

Fiber Port, ST-type (twist-lock): ........................................................Fiber multi-mode, 10Mb 10BASE-FL

Fiber Port, MTRJ-type (plug-in):........................................................SFF Fiber multi-mode100BASE-FX

Fiber Port, SC-type (snap-in): ............................................................Fiber optic multi-mode, 100BASE-FX

Fiber Port, ST-type (twist-lock): ........................................................Fiber optic m.-mode, 100BASE-FX

Fiber Port, 1000BASE-FX, SFP modules

FIBER SINGLE-MODE CONNECTOR TYPES:

Fiber Port, SC-type:................................................................................Fiber optic single-mode, 100BASE-FX

Fiber Port, LC-type:................................................................................Fiber SFF single-mode, 100BASE-FX

Fiber Port, 1000BASE-FX, SFP modules

LEDS PER PORT (ONE SET AT THE PORT, ONE SET ON SWIVEL TOP ON RIGHT SIDE)

LK: .................................................................................................................Steady ON when media link is

operational

ACT: ..............................................................................................................ON with receiver port activity

FDX/HDX: ...................................................................................................ON = Full-Duplex ModeOFF = Half-

Duplex Mode

100/10: .......................................................................................................ON = 100Mbps speedOFF = 10 Mbps

OPERATING ENVIRONMENT

Ambient Temperature: ........................................................................-40° to 140° F (-40° to 60°C) for

UL60950 and Component Parts rating

-60° to 195° F (-50° to 85°C) for IEC

60068 Type Test short term rating

Storage Temperature:..........................................................................-60°to 210°F (-50°to 100°C)

Ambient Relative Humidity:...............................................................5% to 95% (non-condensing)

Altitude:.......................................................................................................-200 to 13,000 ft . (-60 to 4000m)

Conformal Coating (humidity protection) option: ..................Request quote

ALARM RELAY CONTACTS

One NC indicating internal power, one NC software controllable

PACKAGING

Enclosure: ..................................................................................................High strength extruded aluminum

Dimensions: .............................................................................................6.85 in. H x 7.5 in. W x 2.0 in. D

17.4 cm H x 19.1 cm W x 5.08 cm D

Cooling method: .....................................................................................Convection, fully-enclosed ribbed-

surface aluminum case used as a

sink, designed for vertical mounting,

no fans

Weight: .......................................................................................................3 lbs. (1.3 kg)

MANAGEMENT CONSOLE CONNECTOR

Serial DB15 or RJ-45, see details at sec. 3.7

DC POWER SUPPLY (INTERNAL, FLOATING GROUND DESIGN)

12VDC Power Input nominal (range 8 to 18VDC
24VDC Power Input nominal (range 18 to 36VDC)

-48VDC Power Input nominal (range 36 to 60VDC)
125VDC Power Input nominal (range 88 to 150VDC)
250VDC Power Input nominal (range 160 to 300VDC)
Std. Terminal Block : “ -, GND, + ”

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POWER CONSUMPTION

35 watts worst case (for a fully loaded fiber model)
12 watts typical (for a small 4 port copper-only model)

DUAL DC POWER INPUT (OPTIONAL)

A Dual-Source option is available for the 12VDC, 24VDC, – 48VDC, and 125VDC models (not the
250VDC model). This provides for continuity of operation when either of the DC input sources is
interrupted. See Appendices B and C.

The Dual-Source Terminal Block is marked:..............................“ –A, -B, +A, +B ”

ML1200 MOUNTING

Vertical mounting normal. Suitable for wall or DIN-Rail mounting (ML1200)

TYPE TESTS

TEST REFERENCE STANDARD TEST LEVEL

Electrostatic Discharge EN61000-4-2 Level 4

RF immunity EN61000-4-3 Level 3

Fast Transient Disturbance EN61000-4-4 Level 3 & 4

Surge Immunity EN61000-4-5 Level 4

Conducted RF Immunity EN61000-4-6 Level 3

Power magnetic Immunity IEC61000-4-8 Level 2

Voltage Dip & interruption IEC61000-4-11

0,40,70% dips,250/300cycle
interrupts

Environmental (Cold) DNV 2.4 -25 C

Environmental (Dry heat) DNV 2.4 70C

Relative Humidity Cyclic DNV 2.4 2 day
Radiated & Conducted

Emissions
Radiated & Conducted
Emissions

CISPR22/ IEC60255-25 Class A

FCC Part 15 Subpart B Class A

Safety EN60950-1 stanadard

Harmonics EN61000-3-2

Flicker EN61000-3-3

Ingress Protection IEC60529 IP20A

Sinusoidal Vibration DNV 2.4 1 to 4 G

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APPROVALS

Applicable Council Directive According to

CE Compliance Low voltage directive EN60950-1

EMC Directive EN61000-6-2, EN61000-6-4

North America cULus UL60950-1

C22.2 No. 60950-1

ISO

Manufactured under a registered
quality program

WARRANTY

Three years, per UL 60950 temperature rating.
Made in USA

ISO9001

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1.4 Command Line Interface Firmware

1.4.1 Console Connection

The connection to the console is accessed through the DB-9 RS232 connector on the
switch marked as the console port. This command line interface (or CLI) provides access to
the switch commands. It can be accessed by attaching a VT100 compatible terminal or a
PC running terminal emulation firmware to the console port.

USB-to-serial adapters are also available for computers that do not support native serial
ports but have access to USB ports.

The interface through the console or the console management interface (or CMI) enables
you to reconfigure the switch and to monitor switch status and performance.

Once the switch is configured with an IP address, the command line interface (or CLI) is
also accessible using telnet as well as the serial port. Access to the switch can be either
through the console interface or remotely over the network. Simultaneous access (that is,
through the console port as well as through the network) to the MultiLink ML1200
Managed Field Switch switch is not permitted.

The Command Line Interface (CLI) enables local or remote unit installation and
maintenance. The MultiLink ML1200 Managed Field Switch provides a set of system
commands which allow effective monitoring, configuration and debugging of the devices
on the network.

1.4.2 Console Setup

Connect the console port on the switch to the serial port on the computer using the serial
cable listed above. The settings for the HyperTerminal firmware emulating a VT100 are
shown below. Make sure the serial parameters are set as shown (or bps = 38400, data bits
= 8, parity = none, stop bits = 1, flow control = none).

FIGURE 1–1: Serial Settings in HyperTerminal

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1.4.3 Console Screen

Once the console cable is connected to the PC and the firmware configured, ML1200 legal
disclaimers and other text scrolls by on the screen.

The line interface prompt appears displaying the switch model number (e.g. ML1200>)

The switch has three modes of operation: operator (least privilege), manager, and
configuration. The prompts for the switches change as the switch changes modes from
operator to manager to configuration. The prompts are shown below with a brief
description.

• ML1200>

Operator Level - for running operations queries

• ML1200#

Manager Level - for setting and reviewing commands

• ML1200##

Configuration Level - for changing the switch parameter values

For additional information on default users, user levels and more, refer to section 1.4.8 -
User Management.

1.4.4 Logging In for the First Time

For the first time, use the default user name and passwords assigned by GE. They are:

•Username: manager
Password: manager

•Username: operator
Password: operator

We recommend you login as manager for the first time to set up the IP address as well as
change user passwords or create new users.

1.4.5 Automatic IP Address Configuration

The ML1200 is operational immediately after it is powered up. The advanced management
and configuration capabilities of the ML1200 allows you to easily configure, manage, and
secure your devices and network.

Before starting, ensure you have the following items:

• RJ45 Ethernet cable

•PC with an Ethernet port

• Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0 or higher

• Macromedia Flash Player 5.0 or higher (available from http://

www.macromedia.com/shockwave/download/
download.cgi?P1_Prod_Version=ShockwaveFlash)

Ensure both firmware components are installed before proceeding.

The ML1200 can search the network for commonly used services that can issue an IP
address. If the switch is connected to a network, the ML1200 uses the following process to
find an IP address.

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Note

If the ML1200 is not connected to a network, then proceed to Step 3 below. or use the
default IP address.

Step 1:

The ML1200 will scan the network for a DHCP server. If the server responds, the ML1200
will acquire and set the assigned IP address. To manage the switch, determine the
assigned IP address and enter as follows in Internet Explorer:

https://

<assigned_IP_address>

Ensure that https is entered, not http, and that there is connectivity (that is, you can ping
the switch).

Step 2:

If there is no response from a DCHP server, the ML1200 will query for a BOOTP server. If the
server responds, the ML1200 will acquire and set the assigned IP address. To manage the
switch, determine the assigned IP address and enter as follows in Internet Explorer:

https://

<assigned_IP_address>

Ensure that https is entered, not http, and that there is connectivity (that is, you can ping
the switch).

Step 3:

If there is no response from either a DCHP or BOOTP server, or if the switch is not
connected to a network, the switch will assign itself an IP address. The ML1200 will check
to see if IP address 192.168.1.2, with a network mask of 255.255.255.0, is free. If so, it will
assume these values. If this IP address is assigned to another device, the ML1200 will
repeat steps 1 through 3 to find a DCHP or BOOTP server or wait for the 192.168.1.2
address to become free.

Once connected, the browser will display a login prompt. The default login is:

•Username: manager
Password: manager

1.4.6 Setting the IP Parameters Using Console Port

Note

To configure the Switch’s IP using EnerVista UR Setup software, refer to chapter 2 of this
manual,

To setup the switch, the IP address and other relevant TCP/IP parameters have to be
specified.

The IP address on the MultiLink ML1200 Managed Field Switch is set to 192.168.1.2 from
the factory. The switch is fully operational as a Layer 2 switch as a default. Setting a
default IP address can potentially cause duplicate IP address problem if multiple switches
are powered on and installed on the network. To manage the switch, an IP address has to
be programmed.

Before starting, please ensure that the IP address assigned to the switch is known or
contact your system/network administrator to get the IP address information. Follow the
steps listed below to configure the switch.

Z Ensure the power is off.

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Z Follow the steps described above for connecting the console cable

and setting the console firmware.

Z Power on the switch.

Z Once the login prompt appears, login as manager using default

password (manager).

Z Configure the IP address, network mask and default gateway as per

the IP addressing scheme for your network.

Z Set the manager password (this step is recommended; refer to the

following section).

Z Save the settings (without saving, the changes made will be lost).

Z Power off the switch (or a firmware reboot as discussed below).

Z Power on the switch - login with the new login name and password.

Z From the PC (or from the switch) ping the IP address specified for the

switch to ensure connectivity.

Z From the switch ping the default gateway specified (ensure you are

connected to the network to check for connectivity) to ensure
network connectivity.

Syntax:

ipconfig [ip=<ip-address>] [mask=<subnet-mask>] [dgw=<gateway>]

An example is shown below.

ML1200# ipconfig ip=3.94.247.41 mask=255.255.252.0

dgw=3.94.244.41

ML1200

Note

This manual assumes the reader is familiar with IP addressing schemes as well as how net

# save

mask is used and how default gateways and routers are used in a network.

Reboot gives an opportunity to save the configuration prior to shutdown. For a reboot,
simply type in the command

reboot. Note that even though the passwords are not

changed, they can be changed later.

ML1200# reboot

Proceed on rebooting the switch? ['Y' or 'N'] Y

Do you wish to save current configuration? ['Y' or 'N'] Y

ML1200#

The ML1200 forces an answer by prompting with a “Y” or a “N” to prevent accidental
keystroke errors and loss of work.

The parameters can be viewed at any time by using the

show command. The show

command will be covered in more detail later in various sections throughout the
document.

The example below illustrates the basic setup parameters. You can use

show sysconfig commands to view setup parameters.

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ML1200# show setup

Version: ML1200 build 2.1.0 Nov 12 2007 11:10:13
MAC Address: 00:20:06:27:0a:e0
IP Address: 3.94.247.41
Subnet Mask: 255.255.252.0
Gateway Address: 3.94.244.1
CLI Mode: Manager
System Name: ML1200
System Description: 6 Port Modular Ethernet Switch
System Contact: [e-mail]
System Location: Markham, Ontario
System ObjectId: 1.3.6.1.4.1.13248.12.7

ML1200# show sysconfig

System Name: ML1200
System Contact: [e-mail]
System Location: Markham, Ontario
Boot Mode: manual
Inactivity Timeout(min): 120
Address Age Interval(min): 300
Inbound Telnet Enabled: Yes
Web Agent Enabled: Yes
Time Zone: GMT-05hours:00minutes
Day Light Time Rule: Canada
System UpTime: 0 Days 0 Hours 45 Mins 55 Secs

ML1200#

Some of the parameters in the MultiLink ML1200 Managed Field Switch are shown above.
The list of parameters below indicates some of the key parameters on the switch and the
recommendations for changing them (or optionally keeping them the same).

1.4.7 Privilege Levels

Two privilege levels are available - manager and operator. Operator is at privilege level 1
and the manager is at privilege level 2 (the privilege increases with the levels). For example,
to set up a user for basic monitoring capabilities use lower number or operator level
privilege (level 1).

The Manager level provides all operator level privileges plus the ability to perform system­level actions and configuration commands. To select this level, enter the

name>

prompted.

For example, switching from an operator-level to manager-level, using the
command is shown below.

Note the prompt changes with the new privilege level.

Operator privileges allow views of the current configurations but do not allow changes to
the configuration. A “>” character delimits the operator-level prompt.

Manager privileges allow configuration changes. The changes can be done at the
manager prompt or for global configuration as well as specific configuration. A “#”
character delimits any manager prompt.

enable <user-

command at the Operator level prompt and enter the Manager password, when

enable <user-name>

enable

ML1200> enable manager

Password: *******

ML1200#

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1.4.8 User Management

A maximum of five users can be added per switch. Users can be added, deleted or
changed from a manager level account. There can be more than one manager account,
subject to the maximum number of users on the switch being restricted to five.

To add a user, use the

add command as shown below. The user name has to be a unique

name. The password is recommended to be at least 8 characters long with a mix of upper
case, lower case, numbers and special characters.

add user=<name> level=<number>

The following example adds a user “peter” with manager-level privilege:

ML1200# user

ML1200(user)##

Enter User Password:******

Confirm New Password:******

add user=peter level=2

ML1200(user)##

To delete a user, use the delete command as shown below.

delete user=<name>

The following example deletes the user “peter”:

ML1200(user)## delete user=peter

Confirm User Deletion(Y/N): Y

User successfully deleted

ML1200(user)##

The syntax to modify a password is shown below:

passwd user=<name>

The following example changes the password for user “peter”.

ML1200(user)## passwd user=peter

Enter New Password:******

Confirm New Password :******

Password has been modified successfully

ML1200(user)##

The syntax to modify the privilege level for a specific user is shown below:

chlevel user=<name> level=<number>

The following example modifies the privilege level of user “peter” to Operator privileges.

ML1200(user)## chlevel user=peter level=1

Access Permission Modified

ML1200(user)##

The syntax to set the access privileges for telnet and Web services is shown below:

useraccess user=<name> service=<telnet|web> <enable|disable>

The following example sets the access privileges for telnet and Web services.

ML1200(user)## useraccess user=peter service=telnet disable

Telnet Access Disabled.

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1.4.9 Help

Typing the help command lists the commands you can execute at the current privilege
level. For example, typing

ML1200> help

logout ping set
terminal telnet walkmib

Contextless Commands:

! ? clear
enable exit help
show whoami
alarm

ML1200>

Help for any command that is available at the current context level can be viewed by
typing help followed by enough of the command string to identify the command. The
following syntax applies:

help <command string>

For example, to list the help for the

ML1200# help set time

set time : Sets the device Time

Usage

set time hour=<0-23> min=<0-59> sec=<0-59> [zone=GMT[+/-]hh:mm]

ML1200#

The options for a specific command can be displayed by typing the command and
pressing enter. The following syntax applies:

command <Enter>

For example, the options for the

ML1200# show <Enter>

Usage

show active-stp
show active-snmp
show active-vlan
show address-table
show age
show alarm
show arp
show auth <config|ports>
show backpressure
show bootmode

--more--

Other ways to display help, specifically, with reference to a command or a set of
commands, use the TAB key. The following syntax applies:

<TAB>
<Command string> <TAB>
<First character of the command> <TAB>

For example, following the syntax listed above, the <TAB> key will list the available
commands in the particular privilege level:

ML1200> <TAB>

help at the Operator level shows the following:

set time command

show command are:

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?
alarm
clear
enable
exit
help
logout
ping
set
show
telnet
terminal
walkmib
whoami

ML1200>

The following example lists commands starting with a specific string:

ML1200> s <TAB>

set
show

ML1200>

In the following example, the <TAB> key completes the command:

ML1200> se<TAB>

password
timeout
vlan

ML1200> set

1.4.10 Exiting

To exit from the CLI interface and terminate the console session use the logout
command. This command prompts to ensure that the logout was not mistakenly typed.
The following syntax applies:

logout

The following example illustrates logging out from a session:

ML1200> logout

Logging out from the current session [’Y’ or ’N’] Y

Connection to the host lost

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1.5 EnerVista Secure Web Management

1.5.1 Logging in for the First Time

Enter the following URL in the web browser to login to the EnerVista Secure Web
Management software.

https://<IP Address assigned to the switch>

Note

Make sure you use HTTPS (secure HTTP) and not HTTP in the URL.

In the example shown in the previous section, the URL is:

https://3.94.247.41

If your site uses name services, you can use a name instead of the IP address. Please make
sure that the name is resolved to the IP address assigned to the switch.

The secure site will issue the certificate check shown below.

FIGURE 1–2: Security certificate

Once you click Yes on the security certificate, the browser will prompt you to login.

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FIGURE 1–3: Login screen

For the first time,

Z Login with the name manager and password manager.

Z Click on Login.

After a successful login, the welcome screen is shown. Note the different information
provided on the screen and different areas. The menus are used to configure settings on
the switch. Users can click on a specific port to open the port configuration view.

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1.5.2 Privilege Levels

• Operator privilege users: operator privileges allow views of the current

• Manager privilege users: manager privileges allow configuration changes. The

1.5.3 User Management

A maximum of five users can be added per switch. Users can be added, deleted or
changed from a manager level account. There can be more than one manager account,
subject to the maximum number of users on the switch being restricted to five.

The username must be a unique name. The password is recommended to be at least 8
characters long with a mix of upper case, lower case, numbers and special characters.

FIGURE 1–4: Welcome screen

configurations but do not allow changes to the configuration.

changes can be done at the manager prompt or for global configuration as well as
specific configuration.

Z Select the Administration > User Mgmt > User Accounts menu

item.

Z To add a user, use the

add button.

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In the following example below, the user peter was added with manager privilege after
clicking the add button.

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After successfully adding a user, the added user is displayed in the list of users as shown
below.

Z To delete a user, click on the delete icon ( )as shown below.

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The firmware will prompt to verify the delete command.

Z To modify the password, view the users as described above and click

on the edit icon ( ).

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After clicking on the edit icon, the screen opens up for modifying the password.

In this example, the user ID peter was selected for modification. The password for peter
will be modified after the new password is entered.

1.5.4 Modifying the Privilege Level

Privilege levels cannot be changed from the EnerVista Secure Web Management (SWM)
firmware. This can only be done through the CLI interface, or alternately, by deleting the
user and adding the same user with the proper privilege level.

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1.5.5 Help

Help for the EnerVista Secure Web Management software can be obtained by clicking on
the Help icon as shown below.

1.5.6 Exiting

Z To exit or logout, click on the logout button.

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