GE ML2400 User Manual

GE Consumer & Industrial

Multilin

MultiLink ML2400

Ethernet Communications Switch

Instruction Manual

Firmware Revision 3.x

Manual P/N: 1601-0220-AB

Manual Order Code: GEK-113042K

Copyright © 2008 GE Multilin

GE Multilin

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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.

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GE Multilin Multilink ML2400 instruction manual for revision 3.x. Multilink ML2400 is a registered trademark of GE Multilin Inc.

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.

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Part number: 1601-0220-AB (June 2008)

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Table of Contents

1: INTRODUCTION	GETTING STARTED ...............................................................................................................	1-1
	INSPECTING THE PACKAGE AND PRODUCT ..........................................................................	1-1
	ORDERING .............................................................................................................................	1-2
	ORDER CODES .........................................................................................................................	1-2
	SPECIFICATIONS ...................................................................................................................	1-3
	TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS ..................................................................................................	1-3
	ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIFICATIONS ........................................................................................	1-5
	TYPE TESTS ...............................................................................................................................	1-5
	PHYSICAL SPECIFICATIONS .....................................................................................................	1-6
	APPROVALS AND WARRANTY ................................................................................................	1-6
	FIRMWARE OVERVIEW ........................................................................................................	1-8
	COMMAND LINE FIRMWARE ..................................................................................................	1-8
	ENERVISTA SOFTWARE ...........................................................................................................	1-8
	BEFORE STARTING ...................................................................................................................	1-9
	COMMAND LINE INTERFACE FIRMWARE .......................................................................	1-10
	CONSOLE CONNECTION .........................................................................................................	1-10
	CONSOLE SETUP ......................................................................................................................	1-10
	CONSOLE SCREEN ...................................................................................................................	1-11
	LOGGING IN FOR THE FIRST TIME .........................................................................................	1-11
	AUTOMATIC IP ADDRESS CONFIGURATION .........................................................................	1-11
	SETTING THE IP PARAMETERS ...............................................................................................	1-12
	PRIVILEGE LEVELS ....................................................................................................................	1-14
	USER MANAGEMENT ...............................................................................................................	1-14
	HELP ..........................................................................................................................................	1-15
	EXITING .....................................................................................................................................	1-17
	ENERVISTA SECURE WEB MANAGEMENT ......................................................................	1-18
	LOGGING IN FOR THE FIRST TIME .........................................................................................	1-18
	PRIVILEGE LEVELS ....................................................................................................................	1-19
	USER MANAGEMENT ...............................................................................................................	1-19
	MODIFYING THE PRIVILEGE LEVEL ........................................................................................	1-22
	HELP ..........................................................................................................................................	1-22
	EXITING .....................................................................................................................................	1-23
	ML2400 FIRMWARE UPDATES ..........................................................................................	1-24
	UPDATING MULTILINK FIRMWARE ........................................................................................	1-24
	SELECTING THE PROPER VERSION ........................................................................................	1-24
	UPDATING THROUGH THE COMMAND LINE .........................................................................	1-24
	UPDATING THROUGH THE ENERVISTA SOFTWARE ..............................................................	1-25
2: PRODUCT	OVERVIEW ..............................................................................................................................	2-1
DESCRIPTION	INTRODUCTION TO THE ML2400 .........................................................................................	2-1
	DESIGN ASPECTS .....................................................................................................................	2-2
	COMMUNICATIONS MODULES .........................................................................................	2-3
	FOUR-PORT MODULES ...........................................................................................................	2-3
	SIX-PORT MODULES ................................................................................................................	2-4
	EIGHT-PORT MODULES ...........................................................................................................	2-4
	GIGABIT (1000 MBPS) MODULES ........................................................................................	2-6
	FEATURES AND BENEFITS ..................................................................................................	2-7
	PACKET PRIORITIZATION, 802.1P QOS ...............................................................................	2-7
	FRAME BUFFERING AND FLOW CONTROL ...........................................................................	2-7

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	MULTILINK SWITCH SOFTWARE ............................................................................................	2-7
	REDUNDANT POWER SUPPLY ................................................................................................	2-8
	ADDITIONAL FEATURES AND BENEFITS ................................................................................	2-8
	APPLICATIONS ......................................................................................................................	2-10
	DESCRIPTION ............................................................................................................................	2-10
	ML2400 SWITCH FOR A VLAN APPLICATION ...................................................................	2-10
	NETWORK WITH MULTIPLE SUBNETS ...................................................................................	2-11
3: INSTALLATION	PREPARATION .......................................................................................................................	3-1
	PRECAUTIONS ...........................................................................................................................	3-1
	LOCATING THE ML2400 .......................................................................................................	3-1
	CONNECTING ETHERNET MEDIA .....................................................................................	3-3
	DESCRIPTION ............................................................................................................................	3-3
	CONNECTING ST-TYPE FIBER OPTICS (TWIST-LOCK) ..........................................................	3-3
	CONNECTING SC-TYPE FIBER OPTICS (SNAP-IN) ................................................................	3-4
	CONNECTING SINGLE-MODE FIBER OPTICS ........................................................................	3-4
	CONNECTING RJ45 TWISTED PAIR ......................................................................................	3-4
	CONNECTING GIGABIT MEDIA USING GBICS ......................................................................	3-5
	MECHANICAL INSTALLATION ............................................................................................	3-6
	TABLE-TOP OR SHELF MOUNTING ........................................................................................	3-6
	RACK MOUNTING ....................................................................................................................	3-6
	ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION ..............................................................................................	3-8
	POWERING THE ML2400 ......................................................................................................	3-8
	UL REQUIREMENTS FOR DC-POWERED UNITS ..................................................................	3-8
	ALARM CONTACTS ...................................................................................................................	3-9
	DIELECTRIC STRENGTH (HI-POT) TESTING ............................................................................	3-10
	CONNECTING A MANAGEMENT CONSOLE TERMINAL TO THE ML2400 ................	3-11
	DESCRIPTION ............................................................................................................................	3-11
4: OPERATION	FUNCTIONALITY ...................................................................................................................	4-1
	SWITCHING FUNCTIONALITY ..................................................................................................	4-1
	FILTERING AND FORWARDING ...............................................................................................	4-1
	ADDRESS LEARNING ................................................................................................................	4-2
	STATUS LEDS ..........................................................................................................................	4-2
	UP-LINK MANUAL SWITCHES (FOR RJ45 PORT ONLY) ......................................................	4-2
	AUTO-NEGOTIATION (FOR FAST ETHERNET COPPER PORTS) ............................................	4-2
	FLOW CONTROL (IEEE 802.3X) ...........................................................................................	4-3
	POWER BUDGET CALCULATIONS WITH FIBER MEDIA ........................................................	4-5
	TROUBLESHOOTING ............................................................................................................	4-7
	OVERVIEW ................................................................................................................................	4-7
	BEFORE CALLING FOR ASSISTANCE ......................................................................................	4-7
	WHEN CALLING FOR ASSISTANCE ........................................................................................	4-7
5: IP ADDRESSING	IP ADDRESS AND SYSTEM INFORMATION .....................................................................	5-1
	OVERVIEW ................................................................................................................................	5-1
	IMPORTANCE OF AN IP ADDRESS ....................................................................................	5-3
	DHCP AND BOOTP .................................................................................................................	5-3
	BOOTP DATABASE ....................................................................................................................	5-3
	CONFIGURING DHCP/BOOTP/MANUAL/AUTO ................................................................	5-3
	USING TELNET .........................................................................................................................	5-5
	SETTING PARAMETERS .......................................................................................................	5-8

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	SETTING SERIAL PORT PARAMETERS ....................................................................................	5-8
	SYSTEM PARAMETERS .............................................................................................................	5-8
	DATE AND TIME .......................................................................................................................	5-9
	NETWORK TIME .......................................................................................................................	5-10
	SYSTEM CONFIGURATION ..................................................................................................	5-13
	SAVING AND LOADING – COMMAND LINE ..........................................................................	5-13
	CONFIG FILE .............................................................................................................................	5-13
	DISPLAYING CONFIGURATION ................................................................................................	5-16
	SAVING CONFIGURATION .......................................................................................................	5-19
	SCRIPT FILE ..............................................................................................................................	5-21
	SAVING AND LOADING – ENERVISTA SOFTWARE ...............................................................	5-22
	HOST NAMES ...........................................................................................................................	5-24
	ERASING CONFIGURATION .....................................................................................................	5-25
	IPV6 ..........................................................................................................................................	5-29
	INTRODUCTION TO IPV6 .........................................................................................................	5-29
	WHAT’S CHANGED IN IPV6? .................................................................................................	5-29
	IPV6 ADDRESSING ..................................................................................................................	5-30
	CONFIGURING IPV6 ................................................................................................................	5-31
	LIST OF COMMANDS IN THIS CHAPTER .................................................................................	5-32
6: ACCESS	SECURING ACCESS ..............................................................................................................	6-1
CONSIDERATIONS	DESCRIPTION ............................................................................................................................	6-1
	PASSWORDS .............................................................................................................................	6-1
	PORT SECURITY FEATURE .......................................................................................................	6-2
	CONFIGURING PORT SECURITY THROUGH THE COMMAND LINE INTERFACE ....	6-3
	COMMANDS ..............................................................................................................................	6-3
	SECURITY LOGS .......................................................................................................................	6-8
	AUTHORIZED MANAGERS .......................................................................................................	6-10
	CONFIGURING PORT SECURITY WITH ENERVISTA SOFTWARE ................................	6-12
	COMMANDS ..............................................................................................................................	6-12
	LOGS .........................................................................................................................................	6-14
	AUTHORIZED MANAGERS .......................................................................................................	6-15
7: ACCESS USING RADIUS	INTRODUCTION TO 802.1X ................................................................................................	7-1
	DESCRIPTION ............................................................................................................................	7-1
	802.1X PROTOCOL .................................................................................................................	7-1
	CONFIGURING 802.1X THROUGH THE COMMAND LINE INTERFACE .....................	7-4
	COMMANDS ..............................................................................................................................	7-4
	EXAMPLE ...................................................................................................................................	7-6
	CONFIGURING 802.1X WITH ENERVISTA SECURE WEB MANAGEMENT
	SOFTWARE .............................................................................................	7-9
	COMMANDS ..............................................................................................................................	7-9
8: ACCESS USING	INTRODUCTION TO TACACS+ ...........................................................................................	8-1
TACACS+	OVERVIEW ................................................................................................................................	8-1
	TACACS+ FLOW ....................................................................................................................	8-2
	TACACS+ PACKET .................................................................................................................	8-2
	CONFIGURING TACACS+ THROUGH THE COMMAND LINE INTERFACE ................	8-4
	COMMANDS ..............................................................................................................................	8-4
	EXAMPLE ...................................................................................................................................	8-4

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	CONFIGURING TACACS+ WITH ENERVISTA SECURE WEB MANAGEMENT
	SOFTWARE .............................................................................................	8-6
9: PORT MIRRORING AND	PORT MIRRORING ................................................................................................................	9-1
SETUP	DESCRIPTION ............................................................................................................................	9-1
	PORT MIRRORING USING THE COMMAND LINE INTERFACE ....................................	9-2
	COMMANDS ..............................................................................................................................	9-2
	PORT SETUP ...........................................................................................................................	9-3
	COMMANDS ..............................................................................................................................	9-3
	FLOW CONTROL ......................................................................................................................	9-5
	BACK PRESSURE ......................................................................................................................	9-5
	BROADCAST STORMS ..............................................................................................................	9-8
	LINK LOSS ALERT ....................................................................................................................	9-10
	PORT MIRRORING USING ENERVISTA SECURE WEB MANAGEMENT
	SOFTWARE .............................................................................................	9-12
	COMMANDS ..............................................................................................................................	9-12
	PORT SETUP .............................................................................................................................	9-13
	BROADCAST STORMS ..............................................................................................................	9-15
10: VLAN	VLAN DESCRIPTION .............................................................................................................	10-1
	OVERVIEW ................................................................................................................................	10-1
	TAG VLAN VS. PORT VLAN ..................................................................................................	10-3
	CONFIGURING PORT VLANS THROUGH THE COMMAND LINE INTERFACE ..........	10-4
	DESCRIPTION ............................................................................................................................	10-4
	COMMANDS ..............................................................................................................................	10-4
	EXAMPLE ...................................................................................................................................	10-5
	CONFIGURING PORT VLANS WITH ENERVISTA SECURE WEB MANAGEMENT
	SOFTWARE .............................................................................................	10-9
	DESCRIPTION ............................................................................................................................	10-9
	CONFIGURING TAG VLANS THROUGH THE COMMAND LINE INTERFACE .............	10-13
	DESCRIPTION ............................................................................................................................	10-13
	COMMANDS ..............................................................................................................................	10-13
	EXAMPLE ...................................................................................................................................	10-14
	CONFIGURING TAG VLANS WITH ENERVISTA SECURE WEB MANAGEMENT
	SOFTWARE .............................................................................................	10-20
	DESCRIPTION ............................................................................................................................	10-20
11: VLAN REGISTRATION	OVERVIEW ..............................................................................................................................	11-1
OVER GARP	DESCRIPTION ............................................................................................................................	11-1
	GVRP CONCEPTS ....................................................................................................................	11-1
	GVRP OPERATIONS ................................................................................................................	11-2
	CONFIGURING GVRP THROUGH THE COMMAND LINE INTERFACE ........................	11-7
	COMMANDS ..............................................................................................................................	11-7
	GVRP OPERATION NOTES .....................................................................................................	11-7
	CONFIGURING GVRP WITH ENERVISTA SECURE WEB MANAGEMENT
	SOFTWARE .............................................................................................	11-9
	EXAMPLE ...................................................................................................................................	11-9
12: SPANNING TREE	OVERVIEW ..............................................................................................................................	12-1
PROTOCOL (STP)	DESCRIPTION ............................................................................................................................	12-1

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	FEATURES AND OPERATION ...................................................................................................	12-1
	CONFIGURING STP ..............................................................................................................	12-3
13: RAPID SPANNING	OVERVIEW ..............................................................................................................................	13-1
TREE PROTOCOL	DESCRIPTION ............................................................................................................................	13-1
	RSTP CONCEPTS .....................................................................................................................	13-1
	TRANSITION FROM STP TO RSTP .........................................................................................	13-2
	CONFIGURING RSTP THROUGH THE COMMAND LINE INTERFACE .........................	13-4
	NORMAL RSTP ........................................................................................................................	13-4
	SMART RSTP (RING-ONLY MODE) THROUGH THE COMMAND LINE INTERFACE ...........	13-14
	CONFIGURING STP/RSTP WITH ENERVISTA SECURE WEB MANAGEMENT
	SOFTWARE .............................................................................................	13-16
	NORMAL RSTP ........................................................................................................................	13-16
	SMART RSTP (RING-ONLY MODE) WITH ENERVISTA SECURE WEB MANAGEMENT
	SOFTWARE ...........................................................................................	13-20
14: QUALITY OF SERVICE	QOS OVERVIEW ....................................................................................................................	14-1
	DESCRIPTION ............................................................................................................................	14-1
	QOS CONCEPTS .......................................................................................................................	14-1
	DIFFSERV AND QOS ...............................................................................................................	14-2
	IP PRECEDENCE .......................................................................................................................	14-2
	CONFIGURING QOS THROUGH THE COMMAND LINE INTERFACE ..........................	14-4
	COMMANDS ..............................................................................................................................	14-4
	EXAMPLE ...................................................................................................................................	14-6
	CONFIGURING QOS WITH ENERVISTA SECURE WEB MANAGEMENT
	SOFTWARE .............................................................................................	14-9
	DESCRIPTION ............................................................................................................................	14-9
15: IGMP	OVERVIEW ..............................................................................................................................	15-1
	DESCRIPTION ............................................................................................................................	15-1
	IGMP CONCEPTS ....................................................................................................................	15-1
	IP MULTICAST FILTERS ...........................................................................................................	15-4
	RESERVED ADDRESSES EXCLUDED FROM IP MULTICAST (IGMP) FILTERING .................	15-5
	IGMP SUPPORT .......................................................................................................................	15-5
	CONFIGURING IGMP THROUGH THE COMMAND LINE INTERFACE ........................	15-6
	COMMANDS ..............................................................................................................................	15-6
	EXAMPLE ...................................................................................................................................	15-8
	CONFIGURING IGMP WITH ENERVISTA SECURE WEB MANAGEMENT
	SOFTWARE .............................................................................................	15-11
	EXAMPLE ...................................................................................................................................	15-11
16: SNMP	OVERVIEW ..............................................................................................................................	16-1
	DESCRIPTION ............................................................................................................................	16-1
	SNMP CONCEPTS ...................................................................................................................	16-1
	CONFIGURING SNMP THROUGH THE COMMAND LINE INTERFACE .......................	16-4
	COMMANDS ..............................................................................................................................	16-4
	EXAMPLE ...................................................................................................................................	16-5
	CONFIGURING SNMP WITH ENERVISTA SECURE WEB MANAGEMENT
	SOFTWARE .............................................................................................	16-10
	EXAMPLE ...................................................................................................................................	16-10

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	CONFIGURING RMON .........................................................................................................	16-13
	DESCRIPTION ............................................................................................................................	16-13
	COMMANDS ..............................................................................................................................	16-13
17: MISCELLANEOUS	ALARM RELAYS .....................................................................................................................	17-1
COMMANDS	DESCRIPTION ............................................................................................................................	17-1
	CONFIGURING ALARM RELAYS THROUGH THE COMMAND LINE INTERFACE ..................	17-2
	CONFIGURING ALARM RELAYS WITH ENERVISTA SECURE WEB MANAGEMENT
	SOFTWARE ...........................................................................................	17-5
	E-MAIL .....................................................................................................................................	17-6
	DESCRIPTION ............................................................................................................................	17-6
	COMMANDS ..............................................................................................................................	17-6
	EXAMPLE ...................................................................................................................................	17-8
	STATISTICS .............................................................................................................................	17-9
	VIEWING PORT STATISTICS WITH ENERVISTA SECURE WEB MANAGEMENT
	SOFTWARE ...........................................................................................	17-9
	SERIAL CONNECTIVITY ........................................................................................................	17-11
	DESCRIPTION ............................................................................................................................	17-11
	HISTORY ..................................................................................................................................	17-12
	COMMANDS ..............................................................................................................................	17-12
	PING ........................................................................................................................................	17-13
	PING THROUGH THE COMMAND LINE INTERFACE ..............................................................	17-13
	PING THROUGH ENERVISTA SECURE WEB MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE ...........................	17-13
	PROMPT ..................................................................................................................................	17-14
	CHANGING THE COMMAND LINE PROMPT ..........................................................................	17-14
	SYSTEM EVENTS ....................................................................................................................	17-15
	DESCRIPTION ............................................................................................................................	17-15
	COMMAND LINE INTERFACE EXAMPLE .................................................................................	17-15
	ENERVISTA EXAMPLE ..............................................................................................................	17-16
	COMMAND REFERENCE ......................................................................................................	17-18
	MAIN COMMANDS ...................................................................................................................	17-18
	CONFIGURATION COMMANDS ................................................................................................	17-20
18: MODBUS PROTOCOL	MODBUS CONFIGURATION ...............................................................................................	18-1
	OVERVIEW ................................................................................................................................	18-1
	COMMAND LINE INTERFACE SETTINGS .................................................................................	18-1
	ENERVISTA SETTINGS ..............................................................................................................	18-2
	MEMORY MAPPING ..............................................................................................................	18-3
	MODBUS MEMORY MAP .........................................................................................................	18-3
	FORMAT CODES .......................................................................................................................	18-36
19: APPENDIX	REVISION HISTORY ..............................................................................................................	19-1
	CHANGE NOTES .......................................................................................................................	19-1
	CHANGES TO THE MANUAL ....................................................................................................	19-2
	WARRANTY ............................................................................................................................	19-5
	GE MULTILIN WARRANTY STATEMENT ................................................................................	19-5

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Ethernet Communications Switch

Chapter 1: Introduction

1.1Getting Started

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 ML2400 Ethernet Switch, base unit (configured with user-selected port module options installed)

•Set of metal “ears” for 19-inch rack mounting

•Installation and user guide (this manual)

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 Troubleshooting on page 4–7, for specific return procedures.

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1.2Ordering

1.2.1 Order Codes

The following table illustrates the order codes for the MultiLink ML2400 Ethernet Switch.

The fiber optic LC ports are limited to a total of 12.

Table 1–1: ML2400 Order Code

ML2400	*	*	*	*	*	*	*
Module				A	B	C	D	|
Base ML2400	|	|	|	|	|	|	|	|		MultiLink ML2400 Ethernet Switch
Port mounting	F	|	|	|	|	|	|	|		Front-mounted ports
	B	|	|	|	|	|	|	|		Rear-mounted ports
Power supply		AC	|	|	|	|	|	|		100 to 240 V AC power supply
		HI	|	|	|	|	|	|		88 to 300 V DC / 85 to 865 V AC
		LO	|	|	|	|	|	|		36 to 70 V DC
Redundant power			XX	|	|	|	|	|		No redundant power supply
supply			HI	|	|	|	|	|		88 to 300 V DC / 85 to 865 V AC power supply
			LO	|	|	|	|	|		36 to 70 V DC power supply
Modules				A1	A1	A1	A1	|		4	× 10 Mb - ST mm fiber
				A2	A2	A2	A2	|		4	× 100 Mb - ST mm fiber
				A3	A3	A3	A3	|		4	× 100 Mb - SC mm fiber
				A4	A4	A4	A4	|		8	× 10/100 Mb RJ45 copper
				A5	A5	A5	A5	|		2	× 10 Mb - ST mm fiber + 4 × 10/100 Mb RJ45 copper
				A6	A6	A6	A6	|		2	× 100 Mb - ST mm fiber + 4 × 10/100 Mb RJ45 copper
				A7	A7	A7	A7	|		2	× 100 Mb - SC mm fiber + 4 × 10/100 Mb RJ45 copper
				A8	A8	A8	A8	|		2	× 100 Mb - SC sm fiber 20 km + 4 × 10/100 Mb RJ45 copper
				AA	AA	AA	AA	|		4	× 100 Mb - LC mm fiber + 4 × 10/100 Mb - RJ45 copper
				AB	AB	AB	AB	|		8	× 100 Mb - LC mm fiber
				AC	AC	AC	AC	|		4	× 100 Mb - LC sm fiber + 4 × 10/100 Mb - RJ45 copper
				AD	AD	AD	AD	|		8	× 100 Mb - LC sm fiber
				AE	AE	AE	AE	|		2	× 100 Mb - LC sm fiber + 6 × 10/100 Mb - RJ45 copper
				AF	AF	AF	AF	|		2	× 10 Mb - ST mm fiber + 2 × 100 Mb - ST mm fiber
				AH	AH	AH	AH	|		8 x 100 Mb - MTRJ mm fiber
				AJ	AJ	AJ	AJ	|		4 x 100 Mb - MTRJ mm fiber + 4 x 10/100 Mb - RJ45 copper
				AK	AK	AK	AK	|		2 x 100 Mb - MTRJ mm fiber + 6 x 10/100 Mb - RJ45 copper
				G3	G3	G3	G3	|		1	× 1000 Mb - SC mm fiber 2 km + 2 x 100 Mb - SC mm fiber
				G4	G4	G4	G4	|		1	× 1000 Mb - SC mm fiber 2 km + 4 × 10/100 Mb - RJ45 copper
				G5	G5	G5	G5	|		2	× 1000 Mb - SC mm fiber 2 km
				G6	G6	G6	G6	|		1	× 1000 Mb - RJ45 copper
				G7	G7	G7	G7	|		1	× 1000 Mb - SC mm fiber 2 km
				G8	G8	G8	G8	|		1	× 1000 Mb - SC sm fiber 10 km
				GC	GC	GC	GC	|		1	× 1000 Mb - RJ45 copper + 2 × 100 Mb - SC mm fiber
				GD	GD	GD	GD	|		1	× 1000 Mb - RJ45 copper + 4 × 10/100 Mb - RJ45 copper
				GE	GE	GE	GE	|		2	× 1000 Mb - RJ45 copper
				GF	GF	GF	GF	|		1	× 1000 Mb - SC sm fiber 10 km + 2 × 100 Mb - SC mm fiber
				GH	GH	GH	GH	|		1	× 1000 Mb - SC sm fiber 10 km + 4 × 10/100 Mb - RJ45 copper
				GJ	GJ	GJ	GJ	|		2	× 1000 Mb - SC sm fiber 10 km
								X		Standard Environment
								H		Harsh Chemical Environment Option

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1.3	Specifications
	1.3.1 Technical Specifications
	PERFORMANCE
	Ethernet (10 Mb)..............................................	14880 pps
	Fast Ethernet (100 Mb):................................	148,800 pps
	Gigabit Ethernet (1000 Mb): ......................	1488000 pps
	Switching processing: ..................................	Store and forward with IEEE 802.3x full-duplex flow -
		control, non-blocking
	Data rate:...........................................................	10 Mbps, 100 Mbps and 1000 Mbps
	Address table capacity:...............................	4K node, self-learning with address aging
	Packet buffer size:..........................................	240 KB for 10/100; 120 KB for 1000 Mb
	Latency: ..............................................................	5 μs + packet time (100 to 100Mbps)
		15 μs + packet time (10 to 10 Mbps and 10 to 100 Mbps)
	RO mode recovery time (typical):............	≤5 ms/hop
	NETWORK STANDARDS AND COMPLIANCE
	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 802.1q:.......................................................	VLAN tagging
	IEEE 802.3x: .......................................................	Flow control
	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 (6562 ft.)
	10Base-FL single-mode fiber optic: .....	10 km (32810 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 (6562 ft.)
	100Base-FX, half-duplex, single-mode: 412 m (1350 ft.)
	100Base-FX, full-duplex, long reach: ...	40.0 km (122K ft.)

MAXIMUM STANDARD GIGABIT ETHERNET SEGMENT LENGTHS

1000Base-T (CAT5e or higher is recommended): 100 m (328 ft.) 1000Base-SX, full-duplex, multi-mode (62.5 μm cable): 220 m 1000Base-SX, full-duplex, multi-mode (50 μm cable): 550 m

FIBER MULTI-MODE CONNECTORS

Fiber port, ST (twist-lock): ..........................	fiber multi-mode, 10 Mb 10Base-FL
Fiber port, SC-type (snap-in): ...................	fiber multi-mode, 100Base-FX
Fiber port, ST-type (twist-lock): ...............	fiber multi-mode, 100Base-FX
Fiber port, 1000Base-FX:............................	GBIC modules

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FIBER SINGLE-MODE CONNECTORS

Fiber port, SC-type:........................................	Fiber optic single-mode, 100Base-FX
Fiber port, 1000Base-FX:............................	GBIC modules
LEDS
LK:..........................................................................	steady ON when media link is operational
ACT: .......................................................................	ON with receiver port activity
FDX/HDX:............................................................	ON = full-duplex mode
	OFF = half-duplex mode
100/10: ................................................................	ON = 100 Mbps; OFF = 10 Mbps

ALARM RELAY CONTACTS

One NC indicating internal power, one NC firmware controllable

Maximum Voltage:.........................................	up to 250 V AC, 220 V DC
Maximum Switching Power:......................	60 W, 125 VA
Maximum Carrying Current:......................	2 A @ 30 V DC
	0.2 A @ 220 V DC
MANAGEMENT CONSOLE
Connector:.........................................................	DB-9 for RS-232 “null-modem” cable (sometimes called
	an X-modem cable)
POWER SUPPLY
Input voltage: ...................................................	LOW RANGE (LO Power Supply)
	Nominal DC Voltage: 48 V DC
	Min/Max DC Voltage: 36/60 V DC
................................................................................	HIGH RANGE (HI and AC Power Supply)
	Nominal DC Voltage: 110 to 250 V DC
	Min/Max DC Voltage: 88/300 V DC
	Nominal AC Voltage: 100 to 240 V AC
	Min/Max AC Voltage: 85/265 V AC
Input current (fiber): ......................................	LO: 1.59 A maximum
	HI: 1.8 A maximum for AC voltage
	0.9 A maximum for DC voltage
	AC: 1.8 A maximum
Standard terminal block: ...........................	“–”, “+”, internally floating
Ground: ...............................................................	Terminal for filter ground wire, external connection to the
	ML2400 chassis
Power consumption:.....................................	55 watts typical; 60 watts maximum for a fully loaded
	fiber model; 35 watts maximum for a fully-loaded RJ45
	model
Internal Fuse:..........................................	HI: Ceramic, axial SLO BLO, 3 A /350 V AC
	Manufacturer: Conquer
	Part Number: SCD-A 003
	LO: Ceramic, axial SLO BLO, 5 A /350 V AC
	Manufacturer: Conquer
	Part Number: SCD-A 005

PER-PORT JUMPERS AND SWITCHES

The copper daughter board has on internal switch for selecting MDI-MDIX crossover on port # 1. Other port-specific user settings (such as FDX or HDX, copper 10/100 speed) can be fixed using firmware commands.

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1.3.2	Environmental Specifications
	OPERATING ENVIRONMENT
	Ambient temperature: .................................			–40 to 185°F (–40 to 85°C) for IEC 60068-2-1, IEC 60068-
				2-2 for 16 hours
				Nominal ≤ 50°C
	Storage temperature:...................................			–60 to 210°F (–50 to 100°C)
	Ambient relative humidity: ........................			5% to 95% (non-condensing)
	Altitude:...............................................................			2000 m
1.3.3	Type Tests
		Standard Name	Standard Number:Date code		Severity levels Tested
		Electrostatic Discharge: Air	EN/IEC61000-4-2:1995		8Kv contact,15Kv Air (Level 4)
		and Direct
		Electrostatic Discharge: Air	IEEE C37.90.3:2001		8Kvcontact,15Kv air
		and Direct
		Electrical Fast Transient/			(+/-4KV @2.5Khz for Common and Transverse
			EN/IEC61000-4-4:2004		modes) & 2KV 5Khz Common and transverse
		Burst Immunity
					(Level 3 & 4)
		Electrical Fast Transient/	IEEE C37.90.1:2002		Class 4 (+/-4KV for Common and Transverse
		Burst Immunity			modes)
		Power Transients )high	NEMA TS2 2.1.6.1:2003		300V,2500W
		repetition
		Power Transients (low	NEMA TS2 :2003		600V, 1 ohm impedance
		repetition high energy)
		Transients I/O terminals	NEMA TS2 2.1.7.1 :2003		300V,1000ohms impedance
		Surge Immunity	IEC61000-4-5:2005		Class 4 (2KV Line to Earth and 1KV Line to Line)
					Installation Class 3, Level 2 & 3
		Non Destructive transient	NEMA TS2:2003		1000V,1 ohm X 3
		Immunity
		Ring Wave Surge ,IEC
		Damped Oscillatory Burst	EN/IEC61000-4-12 :2006		Ring wave: (1KV Common), 0.5KV (diff) (Level 2)
		1Mhz
		SWC Damped Oscillatory	IEEEC37.90.1:2002		Common and transverse to 2.5KV, No Transverse
					for Data Comms and Signal cct
		Voltage Dip; 2. Voltage	EN/IEC 61000-4-11 :2004		0%(5000msec),40%(6 cycles), 70%(10msec) of
		Interruption;			test voltage
		Ripple on DC power I/P port	IEC 61000-4-17		10% of rated voltage (Level 3)
		RF Immunity 80-1000MHz	EN/IEC 61000-4-3 :1998		10V/m (Level 3)
		RF Immunity 80-1000MHz	IEEE C37.90.2:2004		35V/m (20V/m + modulation)
		Conducted RF Immunity	IEC61000-4-6:1996		10Vrms (Level 3)
		150Khz -80 MHz
		Conducted RF Immunity 0-	EN/IEC 61000-4-16:1998		15Hz-150 Khz 1-10V (Level 3)
		150Khz
		Power Frequency Magnetic	EN/IEC 61000-4-8:1993,2001		continuous 100/200A/m (Level 5 - continuous)
		Field Immunity
		Damped magnetic Immunity	IEC61000-4-10		10A/m (Level 3)
		Voltage dips and Interrupts	IEC61000-4-29		All test levels and durations - Passes to Criteria B
		for DC power ports
		Conducted & Radiated	CISPR22 / EN 55022		Class A
		Emissions
		Conducted & Radiated	FCC Part 15 Subpart B		Class A
		Emissions

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		Standard Name	Standard Number:Date code	Severity levels Tested
		A-rated control power inputs	IEEE 1613:2003	Test operation @85% to110% or rated - as per
				5.1 and 5.3
		AC voltage ranges	IEC60870-2-1	+ / - 10% (AC1)
		DC voltage ranges	IEC60870-2-1	+ / - 15% (DC2)
		ENVIRONMENTAL TESTS
		Relative Humidity Cyclic	EN/IEC 60068-2-30:2005	6-day 93% @ 55deg C
				(Variant 2)
		Cold Temperature	EN/IEC 60068-2-1: 1993/1990	16 hours -40 deg start up (Ad)
		Dry Heat Temperature	EN/IEC 60068-2-2:1994,1974	16 hours at rated upper limit, hot start up (Bd)
		Humidity: -34 to 74C, 10-95%	NEMA TS2	Humidity: -34 to 74C, 10-95%
				Defined in 2.1.5
		MECHANICAL TESTS
		Sinusoidal Vibration	EN/IEC 60255-21-1 :1996,1988,	10-150hz Response/Endurance @1G (Class 1)
		Shock; 2. Bump;	EN/IEC 60255-21-2:1996,1988	Class 2 for shock(30g) and Bump (20g) (Class 2)
		Shock	NEMA TS2	10g, x,,y,z (As per 2.2.9)
				Vibration 5-30Hz 0.015" research+ 1hr(0.5g) dwell
		Vibration Endurance	NEMA TS2	on resonant freq
				(As per 2.2.8)
		Vibration	MIL-STD -167-1 (variable amplitudes 4-	5-30Hz,0.5g plus resonance frequency dwell
			50Hz)	(Type 1 Environmental vibration)
		FUNCTIONAL TESTS
		Operating Voltage	NEMA TS2 -89-135VAC	Test @max nominal rating (As per 2.1.2)
		Operational frequency	NEMA TS2 -57-63Hz	60Hz +/- 3Hz (As per 2.1.3)
		SAFETY TESTS
		IT -Safety	EN60950-1:2006
		UL IT -Safety	UL60950-1
		cUL IT -Safety	C22.2 No. 60950-1
		Dielectric	IEEE 1613:2003	2000V (2000VAC & 500VAC)
		Impulse	IEEE 1613:2003	5000V
1.3.4	Physical Specifications
	MOUNTING
	Vertical: ...............................................................		suitable for stand-alone or rack mounting
	PACKAGING
	Enclosure: ..........................................................		rugged high-strength sheet metal
	Dimensions:.......................................................		1.70 in. × 17.0 in. × 9.2 in. (H × W × D)
			4.32 cm × 43.2 cm × 22.9 cm (H × W × D)
1.3.5	Approvals and Warranty
	APPROVALS
	FCC: .......................................................................		Emissions meet FCC part 15 class A
	NEBS:....................................................................		level 3
	ETSI:.......................................................................		certified for carrier central offices
	IEEE: ......................................................................		IEEE P1613 environmental standard for electric power
			substations

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IEC:.........................................................................	IEC61850 EMC and operating conditions class C for
	power susbstations
CE:..........................................................................	EN 50082-1, EN 55022:1998, EN 60950 3rd Edition
UL:..........................................................................	UL listed/recognized (file E156407), UL 60950-1 1st
	edition
CSA:.......................................................................	Certified per C22.1 No. 60950-1 1st edition

WARRANTY

24 months from date of shipment Manufactured in USA

GE Multilin reserves the right to change specifications, performance, characteristics, and/or model offerings without notice.

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1.4Firmware Overview

1.4.1 Command Line Firmware

Commands typed by the user will be shown in the following color and font.

command

The MultiLink Switch Software prompt will be shown in bold and fixed-width text, with a # or > character at the end. The default prompt is indicated as follows:

ML2400#

The following hold for syntax rules:

•Syntax rules are italicized

•The command part is in bold

•Optional entries are shown in [square brackets]

•Parameter values within are shown in <pointed brackets>

•Optional parameter values are shown again in [square brackets]

Thus, the syntax

command [parameter1=<value1>[,paramter2=<value2>]] parameter3=<value3|value4>

indicates the following:

•parameters 1 and 2 are optional

•parameter 2 can be used optionally only if parameter 1 is specified

•parameter 3 is mandatory.

Whenever the word PC is used, it implies a UNIX, Linux, Windows, or any other operating system based workstation, computer, personal computer, laptop, notebook or any other computing device. Most of the manual uses Windows XP based examples. While effort has been made to indicate other operating system interactions, it is best to use a Windows-XP based machine when in doubt.

The documentation reflects features of MultiLink Switch Software version 1.7.x or later. If your switch is not at the current version, GE Multilin recommends upgrade to version 1.7.x or later. Please refer to the GE Multilin website for information on upgrading the MultiLink Switch Software.

1.4.2EnerVista Software

Icons common to the EnerVista MultiLink Secure Web Management (SWM) firmware for edit, delete, save and refresh are:

• Edit - edit the values

• Delete - delete the current row or the value(s)

• Save - save configuration changes

• Refresh - repaint the screen

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1.4.3Before Starting

This section explains how to setup the GE MultiLink family of switches using the console port on the switch. Some of the functionality includes setting up the IP address of the switch, securing the switch with a user name and password, setting up VLANs and more.

Before you start, it is recommended to acquire the hardware listed below and be ready with the items listed.

For initial configuration through the serial/console port:

1.A female-female null modem cable.

2.A serial port. If your PC does not have a serial port, you may want to invest in a USB-to-serial converter or USB-to-serial cable.

3.Terminal emulation firmware such as HyperTerminal or other equivalent firmware. Ensure the firmware supports Xmodem protocol, as you may need this in the future to update the MultiLink Switch Software.

4.Enough disk space to store and retrieve the configuration files as well as copy firmware files. We recommend at least 15 MB of disk space for this purpose.

5.For access security - decide on a manager level account name and password

6.IP address, netmask, default gateway for the switch being configured.

As a default, the switch has no IP (Internet Protocol) address and subnet mask. For first time use, the IP address has to be assigned. This can only be done by using the console interface provided.

The same procedure can also be used for other configuration changes or updates (for example, changing the IP address, VLAN assignments and more). Once the IP address is assigned and a PC is networked to the switch, the switch's command line interface (CLI) can be accessed via telnet. To manage the switch through in-band (networked) access (e.g. telnet, or web browser Interface), you should configure the switch with an IP address and subnet mask compatible with your network. Also, change the manager password to control access privileges from the console.

Many other features such as optimizing the switch's performance, traffic engineering and traffic prioritizing, VLAN configuration, and improving network security can be configured through the switch's console interface as well as in-band (networked) access, once the IP address is setup. Besides the IP address, setting up the SNMP parameters allows configuration and monitoring through an SNMP network management station running a network management program.

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1.5Command Line Interface Firmware

1.5.1 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 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 switch is not permitted.

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

1.5.2Console 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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1.5.3Console Screen

Once the console cable is connected to the PC and the firmware configured, ML2400 legal disclaimers and other text scrolls by on the screen.

The line interface prompt appears displaying the switch model number (e.g. ML2400>)

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.

•ML2400>

Operator Level - for running operations queries

•ML2400#

Manager Level - for setting and reviewing commands

•ML2400##

Configuration Level - for changing the switch parameter values

For additional information on default users, user levels and more, refer to User

Management on page 1–14.

1.5.4Logging 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.

1.5.5Automatic IP Address Configuration

The ML2400 is operational immediately after it is powered up. The advanced management and configuration capabilities of the ML2400 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 ML2400 can search the network for commonly used services that can issue an IP address. If the switch is connected to a network, the ML2400 uses the following process to find an IP address.

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If the ML2400 is not connected to a network, then proceed to Step 3 below. or use the default IP address.

Step 1:

The ML2400 will scan the network for a DHCP server. If the server responds, the ML2400 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 ML2400 will query for a BOOTP server. If the server responds, the ML2400 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 ML2400 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 ML2400 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

1.5.6Setting the IP Parameters

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

The IP address on the MultiLink 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.

ZEnsure the power is off.

ZFollow the steps described above for connecting the console cable and setting the console firmware.

ZPower on the switch.

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ZOnce the login prompt appears, login as manager using default password (manager).

ZConfigure the IP address, network mask and default gateway as per the IP addressing scheme for your network.

ZSet the manager password (this step is recommended; refer to the following section).

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

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

ZPower on the switch - login with the new login name and password.

ZFrom the PC (or from the switch) ping the IP address specified for the switch to ensure connectivity.

ZFrom 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.

ML2400# ipconfig ip=3.94.247.41 mask=255.255.252.0 dgw=3.94.247.41

ML2400# save

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

ML2400# reboot

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

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

ML2400#

The ML2400 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 setup or show sysconfig commands to view setup parameters.

ML2400# show setup

Version: ML2400 build 1.6.1 Apr 29 2005 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: ML2400

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System Description: 25 Port Modular Ethernet Switch

System Contact: [e-mail]

System Location: Markham, Ontario

System ObjectId: 1.3.6.1.4.1.13248.12.7

ML2400# show sysconfig

System Name: ML2400

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

ML2400#

Some of the parameters in the MultiLink family of switches 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).

1.5.7Privilege 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 enable <username> command at the Operator level prompt and enter the Manager password, when prompted.

enable <user-name>

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

ML2400> enable manager

Password: *******

ML2400#

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.

1.5.8User 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.

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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:

ML2400# user

ML2400(user)## add user=peter level=2

Enter User Password:******

Confirm New Password:******

ML2400(user)##

To delete a user, use the delete command as shown below. delete user=<name>

The following example deletes the user “peter”:

ML2400(user)## delete user=peter

Confirm User Deletion(Y/N): Y

User successfully deleted

ML2400(user)##

The syntax to modify a password is shown below: passwd user=<name>

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

ML2400(user)## passwd user=peter

Enter New Password:******

Confirm New Password :******

Password has been modified successfully

ML2400(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.

ML2400(user)## chlevel user=peter level=1

Access Permission Modified

ML2400(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.

ML2400(user)## useraccess user=peter service=telnet disable

Telnet Access Disabled.

1.5.9Help

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

ML2400> help

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logout	ping	set
terminal	telnet	walkmib

Contextless Commands:

!? clear

enable	exit	help
show	whoami
alarm

ML2400>

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 set time command

ML2400# 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]

ML2400#

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 show command are:

ML2400# 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:

ML2400> <TAB>

?

alarm clear enable exit help logout

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ping set show telnet

terminal walkmib whoami

ML2400>

The following example lists commands starting with a specific string:

ML2400> s <TAB>

set show

ML2400>

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

ML2400> se<TAB>

password timeout vlan

ML2400> set

1.5.10 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:

ML2400> logout

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

Connection to the host lost

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1.6EnerVista Secure Web Management

1.6.1Logging 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>

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.

FIGURE 1–3: Login screen

For the first time,

Z Login with the name manager and password manager.

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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.

FIGURE 1–4: Welcome screen

1.6.2Privilege Levels

•Operator privilege users: operator privileges allow views of the current configurations but do not allow changes to the configuration.

•Manager privilege users: manager privileges allow configuration changes. The changes can be done at the manager prompt or for global configuration as well as specific configuration.

1.6.3User 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.

ZSelect the Administration > User Mgmt > User Accounts menu item.

ZTo add a user, use the add button.

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.

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

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

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

The firmware will prompt to verify the delete command.

ZTo 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.

1.6.4Modifying 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.

1.6.5Help

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

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