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HP PROLIANT BL E-CLASS GBE User Manual

HP ProLiant BL e-Class C-GbE Interconnect
Switch Web-based Interface
Reference Guide
February 2003 (First Edition)
Part Number 322859-001
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HP ProLiant BL e-Class C-GbE Interconnect Switch Web-based Interface Reference Guide
February 2003 (First Edition) Part Number 322859-001

Contents

About This Guide
Technician Notes...........................................................................................................................................v
Where to Go for Additional Help.................................................................................................................vi
Telephone Numbers...............................................................................................................................vi
Chapter 1
Overview
Introduction ............................................................................................................................................... 1-1
Additional Information.............................................................................................................................. 1-1
Accessing the Switch Modules.................................................................................................................. 1-2
Connecting using the Web-based Interface............................................................................................... 1-6
Configuring the Switch Modules............................................................................................................... 1-8
Chapter 2
Configuring the Switch Modules using the Web-based Interface
Overview ................................................................................................................................................... 2-1
Saving Changes ......................................................................................................................................... 2-1
Managing User Accounts .......................................................................................................................... 2-2
Configuring the Remote Management IP Interface Settings..................................................................... 2-4
Setting the Remote Management IP Interface Settings ...................................................................... 2-5
Displaying Basic Switch Module Information .......................................................................................... 2-6
Configuring Advanced Switch Module Features ...................................................................................... 2-9
Configuring Port Settings........................................................................................................................ 2-11
Configuring Port Mirroring ..................................................................................................................... 2-13
Configuring Port Trunking ...................................................................................................................... 2-14
Considerations when Creating a Port Trunking Group..................................................................... 2-15
Configuring IGMP Snooping .................................................................................................................. 2-16
Configuring Spanning Tree Protocol Settings......................................................................................... 2-18
Setting Spanning Tree Parameters on the Switch Module Level...................................................... 2-19
Setting Spanning Tree Parameters on the Port Level ....................................................................... 2-20
Configuring Static (Destination Address) Filtering Table ...................................................................... 2-22
Adding Unicast Filter Actions .......................................................................................................... 2-23
Adding Multicast Filtering................................................................................................................ 2-23
Configuring VLANs................................................................................................................................ 2-24
Default VLAN .................................................................................................................................. 2-25
Setting the Port VLAN ID for a Port ................................................................................................ 2-26
Enabling Ingress Filtering on a Per Port Basis ................................................................................. 2-27
Configuring Bandwidth........................................................................................................................... 2-29
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Configuring the Restart Ingress Bandwidth Settings ........................................................................2-30
Displaying the Current Ingress Bandwidth Table .............................................................................2-30
Configuring the Restart Egress Bandwidth Settings .........................................................................2-31
Displaying the Current Egress Bandwidth Table ..............................................................................2-31
Configuring the Thresholds of Broadcast, Multicast, and DA-Unknown Storm Prevention or
Monitoring.........................................................................................................................................2-32
Configuring Class of Service, Default Port Priority, and Traffic Class...................................................2-32
Setting Port Priority........................................................................................................................... 2-33
Setting Traffic Class..........................................................................................................................2-34
Setting Class of Service..................................................................................................................... 2-35
Configuring Port Security ........................................................................................................................ 2-36
Configuring Priority MAC Addresses .....................................................................................................2-37
Configuring Switch Module Date and Time............................................................................................2-38
Setting the Current Time or Enabling SNTP..................................................................................... 2-38
Setting the Time Zone and Daylight Saving Time............................................................................2-40
Configuring the Security IP .....................................................................................................................2-42
Configuring SNMP Manager ...................................................................................................................2-43
Configuring Trap Manager ......................................................................................................................2-44
Monitoring Switch Module Functions .....................................................................................................2-45
Monitoring the Switch Module using the Active Switch Graphic ....................................................2-45
Monitoring Port Utilization ............................................................................................................... 2-46
Monitoring Port Packet Analysis.......................................................................................................2-47
Monitoring Port Error Packets...........................................................................................................2-51
Monitoring Packet Size .....................................................................................................................2-56
Monitoring Trunk Utilization............................................................................................................2-58
Monitoring MAC Address Forwarding Table...................................................................................2-60
Monitoring IGMP Snooping Table ...................................................................................................2-61
Monitoring Dynamic Group Registration .........................................................................................2-62
Monitoring VLAN Status..................................................................................................................2-62
Using System Utilities .............................................................................................................................2-63
Upgrading Firmware .........................................................................................................................2-63
Downloading a Configuration File from a TFTP Server................................................................... 2-64
Uploading a Configuration File to TFTP Server...............................................................................2-65
Uploading Switch History Log..........................................................................................................2-66
Displaying Switch Module History...................................................................................................2-67
Performing a Ping Test......................................................................................................................2-68
Resetting the Switch Module Configuration to Factory Defaults............................................................2-69
Rebooting the Switch Module .................................................................................................................2-70
Setting the Web Connection Timeout......................................................................................................2-70
Logging Out.............................................................................................................................................2-70
Index
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This reference guide can be used when configuring the interconnect switch using the Web-based interface
WARNING: To reduce the risk of personal injury from electric shock and hazardous energy levels, only authorized service technicians should attempt to repair this equipment. Improper repairs can create conditions that are hazardous.

Technician Notes

WARNING: Only authorized technicians trained by HP should attempt to repair this equipment. All troubleshooting and repair procedures are detailed to allow only subassembly/module-level repair. Because of the complexity of the individual boards and subassemblies, no one should attempt to make repairs at the component level or to make modifications to any printed wiring board. Improper repairs can create a safety hazard.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of personal injury from electric shock and hazardous energy levels, do not exceed the level of repairs specified in these procedures. Because of the complexity of the individual boards and subassemblies, do not attempt to make repairs at the component level or to make modifications to any printed wiring board. Improper repairs can create conditions that are hazardous.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of electric shock or damage to the equipment:
• Disconnect power from the system by unplugging all power cords from the power supplies.
• Do not disable the power cord grounding plug. The grounding plug is an important safety feature.

About This Guide

• Plug the power cord into a grounded (earthed) electrical outlet that is easily accessible at all times.
CAUTION: To properly ventilate the system, you must provide at least 7.6 cm (3.0 in.) of
clearance at the front and back of the server.
CAUTION: The computer is designed to be electrically grounded (earthed). To ensure proper operation, plug the AC power cord into a properly grounded AC outlet only.
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NOTE: Any indications of component replacement or printed wiring board modifications may void any warranty.

Where to Go for Additional Help

In addition to this guide, the following information sources are available:
• HP ProLiant BL e-Class C-GbE Interconnect Switch User Guide
• HP ProLiant BL e-Class C-GbE Interconnect Switch Command Line Interface Reference
Guide
• HP ProLiant BL e-Class C-GbE Interconnect Switch Menu-driven Interface Reference Guide
• Service Quick Reference Guide
• Service training guides
• Service advisories and bulletins
• QuickFind information services
• Insight Manager software

Telephone Numbers

For the name of your nearest HP authorized reseller:
• In the United States, call 1-800-345-1518.
• In Canada, call 1-800-263-5868.
For HP technical support:
• In the United States and Canada, call 1-800-652-6672.
• Outside the United States and Canada, refer to
www.hp.com
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Introduction

The ProLiant BL e-Class C-GbE Interconnect Switch provides two console management interfaces and a Web-based management interface. The command line interface (CLI) and menu-driven interface allow you to set up and control the switch modules using either the serial or Ethernet ports on the switch. The embedded Web-based (HTML) interface allows users to manage each switch module from anywhere on the network through a standard browser, such as Netscape Navigator or Microsoft® Internet Explorer. The Web browser acts as a universal access tool and can communicate directly with the switch modules using the HTTP protocol.
NOTE: Your browser window may differ compared with the screen shots in this guide.
The Web-based management interface and the console management interfaces are different ways to access and configure the same internal switching software. All settings encountered in Web-based management are the same as those found in the console management program.
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Overview
This guide describes how to use the Web-based interface to access the switch modules, change their settings, and monitor their operation.

Additional Information

Additional information about installing and configuring the interconnect switch is available in the following guides, which are located on the ProLiant BL e-Class C-GbE Interconnect Switch Management System Utilities and User Documentation CD.
•
HP ProLiant BL e-Class C-GbE Interconnect Switch User Guide
•
HP ProLiant BL e-Class C-GbE Interconnect Switch Command Line Interface Reference Guide
•
HP ProLiant BL e-Class C-GbE Interconnect Switch Menu-driven Interface Reference Guide
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Accessing the Switch Modules

Before you can connect to a switch module using the Web-based interface, you must set up the IP address. By default, if there is a DHCP server on the network, a switch module obtains the IP address automatically. You can locate the IP address by accessing the switch module through the Integrated Administrator. The IP address displays on the switch module logon screen.
If there is no DHCP server on the network, access each switch module through the Integrated Administrator and configure the IP address.
NOTE: The Integrated Administrator must be configured before you can use it to access and configure the interconnect switch. For information on how to configure the Integrated Administrator, refer to the “Configuring the Integrated Administrator” section in the HP ProLiant BL e-Class C-GbE Interconnect Switch User Guide.
Access the switch modules from the Integrated Administrator command line interface, using one of the following methods:
• • If you have already logged into the Integrated Administrator as the “Administrator,” you
can connect to either switch module console by typing one of the following commands:
connect switch a to access Switch A
or
connect switch b to access Switch B
If you have not logged on to the Integrated Administrator, you can type one of two special logon accounts to access the switch module consoles directly, depending on whether you want to access Switch A or Switch B. At the login prompt type in both the user name and password as either:
switcha
or
switchb
The logon screen for Switch A or Switch B will now be displayed.
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The interconnect switch logon screen displays the name of the switch module (Switch A or Switch B), the MAC address, and the IP address for the switch module.
If the IP address displays, use this address to access the switch module through your Web-based browser. Refer to the “Connecting using the Web-based Interface” section later in this chapter.
If the IP address does not display on the logon screen
1. Leave the Username field blank and press the Tab key.
2. Leave the Password field blank and press the Enter key. The main menu for the switch
module is displayed.
IMPORTANT: The interconnect switch does not have any initial user names or passwords set. HP recommends that after logging on, you create at least one Root-level user as the switch administrator. (Refer to Table 2-1 in Chapter 2 for an explanation of user privileges.) If you forget your password after it has been set up, call HP Customer Support for assistance.
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3. Highlight Configuration on the main menu.
4. Press the Enter key. The Configuration menu is displayed.
5. Highlight Configure IP Address from the Configuration menu.
6. Press the Enter key. The Remote Management Setup screen is displayed.
The Remote Management Setup screen lets you specify how the switch module will be assigned an IP address. The fields listed under the Current Switch IP Settings heading are those that are currently being used by the switch module.
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7. Toggle the Get IP From field to select from Manual, BOOTP, or DHCP. This action
selects how the switch module will be assigned an IP address.
— BOOTP—The switch module sends out a BOOTP broadcast request. The BOOTP
protocol allows IP addresses, network masks, and default gateways to be assigned by a central BOOTP server. If this option is set, the switch module first looks for a BOOTP server to provide it with this information.
— DHCP—The switch module sends out a DHCP broadcast request. The DHCP
protocol allows IP addresses, network masks, and default gateways to be assigned by a DHCP server. If this option is set, the switch module first looks for a DHCP server to provide it with this information.
— Manual—This option allows the entry of an IP address, subnet mask, and default
gateway for the switch module. The data in these fields should be of the form xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx, where each xxx is a number between 0 and 255. This address should be a unique address on the network assigned for use by the Network Administrator. The fields that require entries under this option include:
— Subnet Mask—A Bitmask that determines the extent of the subnet that the
switch module is on. The value should be 255.0.0.0 for a Class A network,
255.255.0.0 for a Class B network, and 255.255.255.0 for a Class C network, but custom subnet masks are allowed.
— Default Gateway—An IP address that determines where packets with a
destination address outside the current subnet should be sent. This is usually the address of a router or a host acting as an IP gateway. If your network is not part of an intranet, or you do not want the switch module to be accessible outside your local network, you can leave this field blank.
If you select Manual, type the appropriate data into the IP Address, Subnet Mask, and Default Gateway fields.
8. Type the VLAN ID (VID) of a VLAN that will have access to the Telnet manager in the
Management VID field. This ID will be the VID of the VLAN on which a management station is located. Management of the switch module using Telnet or SNMP will be isolated to this VLAN.
9. Highlight APPLY and press the Enter key to make the change effective.
IMPORTANT: To save the configuration settings permanently, you must enter them into NVRAM using the Save Changes option on the main menu.
10. Press the ESC key until you return to the main menu.
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11. Highlight Save Changes on the main menu.
12. Press the Enter key. The following screen is displayed to verify that your new settings have been saved to NVRAM.
After the configuration settings have been saved to NVRAM, they become the default settings for the switch module. These settings are then used every time the GbE Interconnect Switch is rebooted.

Connecting using the Web-based Interface

Once the IP address has been set on the switch module, you can use the Web-based interface to connect to the switch module.
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To connect to a switch module using the Web-based interface:
1. Start a Web browser, for example, Microsoft Internet Explorer version 5.5 or higher or
Netscape Navigator version 6.1 or higher.
2. Type the IP address you have defined for the switch module in the browser address bar.
The URL in the address bar should read something like:
http://10.24.22.8.
3. Press the Enter key. The Account Login screen is displayed.
4. Press Log in. The Enter Network Password dialog box for the switch module is
displayed.
IMPORTANT: The switch module does not have any initial user names or passwords set. HP recommends that after logging on, you create at least one Root-level user as the switch administrator. (Refer to Table 2-1 in Chapter 2, for an explanation of user privileges.) If you forget your password after it has been set up, call HP Customer Support for assistance.
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5. Click OK at the Enter Network Password dialog box. No initial user name or password is set for the first user. The main page in the Web-based management module is displayed.
The main page displays the main menu, an active graphic of the switch module, and the TCP/IP Parameters Setup window.
The active graphic of the switch module allows you to monitor the switch module status. Graphical LEDs display current link speed and activity. Graphical RJ-45 connectors allow you to display statistics for individual ports. In addition the current time displays, once it is configured on the switch module.
Refer to the section “Configuring the Switch Module Date and Time” for information on how to set the date and time. Refer to the section, “Monitoring the Switch Module Using the Active Switch Graphic,” for detailed information about the active graphic.
The TCP/IP Parameters Setup window is used to determine whether the interconnect switch should get its IP address settings from the user (Manual), a BOOTP server, or a DHCP server. Refer to the section “Configuring the Remote Management IP Interface Settings.”
6. Click the small square hyperlink to the left of the folder icons to display a list of additional menus used to configure, manage, monitor, and maintain the switch module.

Configuring the Switch Modules

In addition to setting the IP address for each switch module, you will also want to
• • Set up users, passwords, and access privileges
Change default SNMP community strings for read/write and read-only
For information on how to configure these and other interconnect switch features, refer to Chapter 2.
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Interface

Overview

This chapter describes how to configure the switch modules from the Web-based interface

Saving Changes

The switch module has two types of memory: dynamic RAM and non-volatile RAM (NVRAM). Restarting the switch module erases all configuration settings in RAM and reloads the stored settings from NVRAM. Thus, it is necessary to save all configuration setting changes to NVRAM before rebooting the switch module.
After the configuration settings have been saved to NVRAM, they become the current runtime settings for the switch module. These settings are then used every time the switch module is rebooted.
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Configuration changes on a screen are made effective by clicking Apply. The settings are then immediately applied to the switching software in RAM.
To make your configuration changes permanent, save them to NVRAM using the Save Changes option on the Maintenance menu before rebooting the system.
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To retain any configuration changes permanently:
1. Open the Maintenance folder on the main menu.
2. Click Save Changes. The Save Configuration window is displayed.
3. Click Save Configuration to save all the changes made in the current session to the switch module’s NVRAM memory. A message box is displayed telling you that the save is complete.
4. Click OK. After the switch module configuration settings have been saved to NVRAM, they become the default settings for the switch module. These settings are used every time the switch module is rebooted.
IMPORTANT: After saving your final configuration, HP highly recommends that you save the switch module configuration image to TFTP server storage. Refer to the section, “Uploading a Configuration File to TFTP Server,” in this chapter.

Managing User Accounts

After logging on to the switch module for the first time, you must set up at least one user account with Root privileges. You can set up a maximum of eight users on a switch module. You can set up a maximum of eight users on a switch module.
The following table summarizes the user access rights.
Table 2-1: User Access Rights
Privilege Root User+ User
Configuration Yes Read-only Read-only
Network Monitoring Yes Read-only Read-only
Community Strings and Trap Stations Yes Read-only Read-only
Update Firmware and Configuration Files Yes No No
System Utilities Yes Ping-only Ping-only
Factory Reset Yes No No
Reboot Switch Yes Yes No
Add/Update/Delete User Accounts Yes No No
View User Accounts Yes No No
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To create a new user account:
1. Click the small square to the left of the Management folder on the main menu. The
Management menus are displayed.
2. Click User Accounts. The following window is displayed.
The User Account Management window displays all current users for the switch module their current access level. The User Account Modify Table allows you to enter user account information.
The following information is displayed on the User Account Management window:
— User Name—Displays all current users for the switch module.
— Access Right—Displays the current access level assigned to each corresponding
user. The available options are User, User+, or Root. A Root user has full read/write access, while a User has read only access. A User+ has the same privileges as a User, but with the added ability to restart the switch module.
— Add—Click this to add a new user.
— Modify—Click this modify the existing user’s account information.
3. Click Add on the User Account Management window.
4. On the User Account Modify Table, type the user name in the User Name field.
5. Type the user’s password in the New Password field.
6. Type the new password a second time in the Confirm Password field.
7. Click the drop-down arrow in the Access Right field to select the access level. The three
access levels are User, User+, and Root. A Root user has full read/write access, while a User has read-only access. A User+ has the same privileges as a User, but with the added ability to restart the switch module.
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8. Click Apply.
IMPORTANT: To save the configuration settings permanently, you must enter them into the non­volatile RAM (NVRAM) using the Save Changes option on the Maintenance menu. Refer to the section, “Saving Changes” for more information.

Configuring the Remote Management IP Interface Settings

Each switch module must be assigned its own IP address, which is used for communication with an SNMP network manager or other TCP/IP application (for example Web or TFTP). The factory default is set for the switch module to automatically obtain the IP address using DHCP service from a DHCP server on the attached network. You can also manually change the default switch IP address to meet the specification of your networking address scheme. If you select the manual mode and do not assign the IP address, the system assigns a default IP address for Switch A as 10.90.90.90 and for Switch B as 10.90.90.91. The system also assigns a default subnet mask of 255.0.0.0.
The switch module IP interface is also assigned a unique MAC address by the factory. This MAC address cannot be changed and can be found on the initial boot console screen and Logon screen, or by accessing basic switch information. Refer to the “Displaying Basic Switch Module Information” section later in this chapter.
In addition, you can
•
Set an IP address for a default gateway. This becomes necessary when the network management station is located on a different IP network from the switch module, making it necessary for management packets to go through a router to reach the network manager, and vice-versa.
•
Set a list of up to eight secure IP addresses of network management stations that are allowed to manage the interconnect switch. Only those network management stations can access the switch management inerfaces once set.
•
Set a management VLAN ID (VID) for the IP interface so that the interconnect switch can be accessed from the designated management VLAN.
•
Change the default SNMP community strings in the switch module and set the access rights of these community strings.
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Setting the Remote Management IP Interface Settings

To access and manage the interconnect switch from an SNMP-based Network Management System, or by using the Telnet protocol or the Web, you must first configure the remote management IP interface parameters.
The IP address can be assigned by one of the following methods:
•
Manual—This option allows you to manually configure an IP address, subnet mask, and default gateway for the switch module.
•
BOOTP—This option configures the switch to send out a BOOTP broadcast request for IP information. The BOOTP protocol allows IP addresses, network masks, and default gateways to be assigned by a central BOOTP server attached to the same network to which the interconnect switch is connected.
•
DHCP—This option configures the switch to send out a DHCP broadcast request. The DHCP protocol allows IP addresses, network masks, and default gateways to be assigned by a DHCP server attached to the same network to which the interconnect switch is connected. DHCP protocol is the factory default mode.
To configure the remote management IP interface settings:
1. Select IP Address from the Configuration menu. The following screen is displayed.
The TCP/IP Parameters Setup window is used to determine whether the switch module should get its IP address settings from the user (Manual), a BOOTP server, or a DHCP server.
The window displays the following information:
— MAC Address—The Ethernet address for the device, also known as the physical
address
— Get IP From—The choices for how the switch module receives its IP address
settings: Manual, BOOTP, and DHCP
— IP Address—The host address for the device on the TCP/IP network
— Subnet Mask—The address mask that controls subnetting on your TCP/IP network
— Default Gateway—The IP address of the device, usually a router, that handles
connections to other subnets or other TCP/IP networks
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— VID—The VLAN ID (VID) number for the switch management port
2. Select Manual, BOOTP, or DHCP in the Get IP From field:
— If you select Manual, type the IP Address, Subnet Mask, and Default Gateway of
the switch module.
— If you select BOOTP, you do not need to configure any IP parameters because a
BOOTP server automatically assigns IP configuration parameters to the GbE Interconnect Switch.
— If you select DHCP, you do not need to configure any IP parameters because a
DHCP server automatically assigns IP configuration parameters to the GbE Interconnect Switch.
3. Type the VLAN ID for the switch management port in the VID field.
4. Click Apply to activate the new settings.
IMPORTANT: To save the configuration settings permanently, you must enter them into NVRAM using the Save Changes option on the Maintenance menu. Refer to the section, “Saving Changes,” earlier in this chapter.

Displaying Basic Switch Module Information

You can quickly and easily obtain basic information about the switch module including: the type of switch and the MAC address (assigned by the factory and unchangeable) for that switch module. In addition, the boot PROM and firmware version numbers are displayed. This information is helpful in monitoring PROM and firmware updates.
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To display and configure basic switch module information:
1. Select Switch Information from the Configuration menu. The following screen is
displayed.
The Switch Information (Basic Settings) window displays the following information:
— Device Type—Displays the name of the switch module.
— MAC Address—Identifies the Ethernet address for the switch module.
— Serial Number—Identifies the switch module serial number.
— Boot PROM Version— Identifies the version number of Boot PROM code installed
on the interconnect switch.
— Firmware Version—Identifies the version number of the firmware installed on the
switch module. This information can be updated by using the Update Firmware window in the Reset and Update section.
— Hardware Version—Identifies the version number of the interconnect switch
hardware build.
— System Up Time— Identifies the time the switch booted up, if the current time has
been set on the switch module. If the current time has never been set up on the interconnect switch, this field identifies the time since the switch module was booted up.
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— Configuration Save Time—Displays the time the current settings were saved to the
configuration file. If the current time has never been set up on the interconnect switch, “Unknown” will be displayed.
— Time Source—Displays how the switch module obtains the current time: Primary
SNTP Server, Secondary SNTP Server, or System Clock.
— Manufacturing Date—Displays the manufacture date of the switch module.
— Firmware Build Date-Number—Displays the firmware build date and build
number.
— System Name—Displays a user-configured name for the switch module.
— System Location—Displays a user-configured description for the physical location
of the switch module.
— System Contact—Displays the user-configured name of the person to contact if
there are any problems or questions with the system. You may also want to include a phone number or extension.
— Option Number—Displays the option number for the switch module and
Interconnect Module combination.
— Switch Spare Number—Displays the spare part number for the switch module.
— Module Spare Number—This field is not applicable.
2. To complete the switch module information, type the system name in the System Name field.
3. Type the physical location of the switch module in the System Location field.
4. Type the name of the contact person responsible for the switch module (and telephone number or other contact information) in the System Contact field.
5. Click Apply.
IMPORTANT: To save the configuration settings permanently, they must be entered into NVRAM using the Save Changes option on the Maintenance menu. Refer to the section, “Saving Changes,” earlier in this chapter.
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Configuring Advanced Switch Module Features

You can configure advanced switch features including global settings for IGMP snooping, GVRP, Telnet status, Web status, SNTP, and others.
To configure advanced switch module features:
1. Select Advanced Settings from the Configuration menu. The following screen is
displayed.
You can change the following parameters:
— Auto Logout of Telnet/RS232 Interface—Select the time that the RS-232 console
and Telnet management interface can be idle before the switch module automatically logs-out the user: 2 minutes, 5 minutes, 10 minutes, 15 minutes, and Never. Never indicates never timing out. The default is 10 minutes.
— MAC Address Aging Time—Select the length of time a learned MAC address
remains in the forwarding table without being seen as a source (that is, how long a learned MAC address is allowed to remain idle before deleting from the address table). The aging time can be set to any value between 1 and 1,000,000 seconds.
The switch module enters into its forwarding table the mapping between the MAC address of the device and the Ethernet port to which the device is attached. This information is used to forward packets. This reduces the traffic congestion on the network, because packets are forwarded to the destination port only, instead of being forwarded to all ports.
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The MAC address aging timer prunes the forwarding table addresses entries that are no longer used. Dynamic forwarding table entries, which are made up of MAC addresses and their associated port numbers, are deleted from the table if they are not seen within the aging timeout. The aging time can be from 10 to 1,000,000 seconds with a default value of 300 seconds. A very long aging time can result in dynamic forwarding table entries that are out-of-date or no longer are used.
If the aging time is too short, however, many entries may be aged out too soon. This will result in a high percentage of received packets whose destination addresses cannot be found in the forwarding table. In this case the switch module will broadcast the packet to all ports, negating many of the benefits of having a switch.
Static forwarding entries are not affected by the aging time.
— IGMP Snooping—Select to enable or disable Internet Group Management Protocol
(IGMP) Snooping. IGMP Snooping enables the switch module to register IGMP packets being forwarded through the switch module in order to obtain multicast membership information from them, such as which ports are attached to which multicast group members. For additional information, refer to the “Configuring IGMP Snooping” section later in this chapter.
— GVRP Status—Select to enable or disable GARP VLAN Registration Protocol
(GVRP) on the switch module. GVRP allows dynamic propagation of VLAN registration information across the GVRP-enabled switches on the same network. For additional information, refer to the “Setting the Port VLAN ID for a Port” section later in this chapter.
— Telnet Status—Select to enable or disable access to the switch module over the
network using the Telnet protocol.
— Default Telnet/RS232 Interface— Set either the CLI or menu-driven interface as
the default Telnet/RS232 interface.
— Web Status—Select to enable or disable management of the switch module over the
Web.
— Group Address Filter Mode—Select one of the forwarding or filtering options to
set the IGMP group address filter mode for forwarding multicast packets.
— Scheduling Mechanism for CoS Queues—Select one of the Class of Service queue
scheduling options. If you select Strict, then when the highest priority queue is full, those packets will be the first to be forwarded. If you select RoundRobin, the forwarding is based on the settings made on the Class of Service Configuration screen. For more information, refer to the “Configuring the Class of Service, Default Port Priority, and Traffic Class” section later in this chapter.
— Trunk Load Sharing Algorithm—Select one of the port trunk load sharing options,
Source Addr, Destination Addr, or Both, to determine if load balancing decisions will be made based on the source MAC address, destination MAC address, or both addresses.
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— Backpressure— Select Enabled or Disabled to initiate or terminate backpressure
flow control in and out of the switch module. When backpressure is enabled and there is incoming traffic congestion on a 10/100 port, the receiving port sends a request to the transmitting port. The transmitting port acknowledges the request and stops sending packets for a random amount of time, before it starts sending again.
— SNTP—Simple Network Time Protocol (SNTP) allows the system to get the
accurate time through the network. When SNTP is enabled, the interconnect switch sends a request to a primary SNTP server in each period of a specified polling interval asking for the Greenwich Mean Time (GMT). If the primary SNTP server is not available, the request is sent to a secondary SNTP server. For additional information, refer to the “Configuring Switch Module Date and Time” section later in this chapter.
2. After making your choices in Advanced Settings, click Apply.
IMPORTANT: To save the configuration settings permanently, they must be entered into NVRAM using the Save Changes option on the Maintenance menu. Refer to the section, “Saving Changes,” earlier in this chapter.

Configuring Port Settings

Configuring the Switch Modules using the Web-based Interface
This section describes how to configure the following port settings: port name, state, speed/duplex, and flow control. Refer to the “Configuring Port Security” section later in this chapter for information on how to set the port security parameters.
The speed-duplex parameter for each port can be set to 1000M/Full, 100M/Full, 100M/Half, 10M/Full, 10M/Half, or Auto. The Auto setting allows the port to automatically determine the fastest settings that the device the port is connected to can handle.
IMPORTANT: In the forced 100M/Full, 100M/Half, 10M/Full, and 10M/Half modes, auto MDI-X is disabled and a cross-over cable must be used.
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To configure port settings:
1. Select Port Configuration from the Configuration menu. The following screen is displayed.
2. Select the port you want to configure in the Port field. The port name displays in the Port Name field.
3. Select Enabled or Disabled in the State field. If you selec1t Disabled, devices connected to that port cannot use the switch module, and the switch module purges their addresses from its address table after the MAC address aging time elapses.
4. Configure the Speed/Duplex setting for the port:
— Select Auto to allow the port to select the best transmission speed, duplex mode, and
flow control settings based on the capabilities of the device at the other end. The other selections allow you to force the port to operate in the specified manner.
— Select 100M/FULL for port operation at 100 Mb/s and full duplex.
— Select 100M/HALF for port operation at 100 Mb/s and half duplex.
— Select 10M/FULL for port operation at 10 Mb/s and full duplex.
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