LevelOne GSW-2493 User Manual
GSW-2493 4-slot modularized
L2 SNMP Switch
User Guide
Contents
1. INTRODUCTION......................................................................................................1
Features .......................................................................................................................1
Software Features ........................................................................................................2
Package Contents ........................................................................................................4
Ethernet Switching Technology ....................................................................................5
2. HARDWARE DESCRIPTION...................................................................................6
Physical Dimension ......................................................................................................6
Front Panel...................................................................................................................6
LED Indicators..............................................................................................................6
Rear Panel....................................................................................................................7
Desktop Installation ......................................................................................................7
Attaching Rubber Feet...........................................................................................8
Rack-mounted Installation............................................................................................8
Power On......................................................................................................................8
3. NETWORK APPLICATION......................................................................................9
Stacking Workgroup .....................................................................................................9
Connecting to the Switch............................................................................................10
4. CONSOLE MANAGEMENT...................................................................................11
Login in the Console Interface....................................................................................11
Main Menu..................................................................................................................12
Function Description...................................................................................................14
Status and Counters............................................................................................14
Switch Static Configuration..................................................................................18
Protocol Related Configuration............................................................................39
System Reset Configuration................................................................................54
X-modem Upgrade..............................................................................................58
5. WEB-BASED MANAGEMENT...............................................................................60
About Web-based Management.................................................................................60
Preparing for Web Management.................................................................................60
Online Help.................................................................................................................61
System Login..............................................................................................................61
Port status ..................................................................................................................62
View the Port Information....................................................................................63
Port Statistics..............................................................................................................64
Administrator ..............................................................................................................65
IP Configuration...................................................................................................65
Switch Setting......................................................................................................66
Console Port Information.....................................................................................72
Port Controls........................................................................................................72
Trunking ..............................................................................................................73
Forwarding and Filtering......................................................................................77
VLAN configuration..............................................................................................80
Spanning Tree.....................................................................................................88
Port Mirroring.......................................................................................................90
SNMP Management............................................................................................91
Security Manager ................................................................................................93
802.1X.................................................................................................................94
TFTP Update Firmware..............................................................................................96
Configuration Backup .................................................................................................97
TFTP Restore Configuration ................................................................................97
TFTP Backup Configuration ................................................................................98
Factory Default ...........................................................................................................98
System Reboot...........................................................................................................99
Panel List....................................................................................................................99
IP Stacking ...............................................................................................................100
6. TROUBLESHOOTING.........................................................................................104
Incorrect connections................................................................................................104
Faulty or loose cables .........................................................................104
Non-standard cables...........................................................................104
Improper Network Topologies.............................................................104
Diagnosing LED Indicators.......................................................................................105
Cabling................................................................................................105
7. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION ............................................................................106
1. Introduction
LevelOne GSW-2493, 4-slot intelligent chassis switch, is a modular switch that can be
used to build high-performance switched workgroup networks. This switch is a
store-and-forward device that offers low latency for high-speed networking. The Switch
is targeted at workgroup, department or backbone computing environment.
The GSW-2493 features a “store-and-forward “ switching scheme. This allows the
switch to auto-learn and store source address in an 8K-entry MAC address table.
(Medium Dependent Interface) Port is also called an "uplink port". The MDI port
MDI
does not cross transmit and receive lines, which is done by the regular ports (MDI-X
ports) that connect to end stations. In general,
or Switch while
MDI/MDIX
changing non-crossover or crossover cabling.
means that you can connect to another Switch or workstation without
MDIX
means connecting to a workstation or PC. Therefore,
means connecting to another Hub
MDI
The GSW-2493 has 4-module slot. User can accord their needs to purchase the
modules. This can give elasticity on network application.
Features
Confirms to IEEE802.3u 10BASE-T, 802.3u 100BASE-TX/FX, 802.3ab
1000BASE-T, 802.3z Gigabit fiber
4 slots for 8 ports 10/100TX, 8 port 100FX and Gigabit uplink module
Auto
IEEE802.3x Flow control
Flow control for full duplex
¾
Backpressure for half duplex
¾
High back-plane bandwidth 8.8Gbps
Support IEEE802.3ad Port trunk with LACP
Broadcast storm filter supported
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Stack management via one IP address, easy management by Web GUI
IGMP support for Multi Media application
Support IEEE 802.1p class of service
Port security supported
Port bandwidth control supported
Support IEEE 802.1d Spanning tree protocol
Supports GVRP function
PortBase VLAN/802.1Q VLAN supported
IEEE 802.1X user authentication
Support DHCP client
Web/ SNMP / Telnet / CLI management
Option Module for slot:
MDU-2493TX 8 ports 10/100TX module
¾
MDU-2493SXSC 8 ports 100FX module
¾
MDU-0140 2-port 1000T copper module
¾
MDU-0142 2-port miniGBIC module
¾
Software Features
Telnet management, web management, Terminal console
Management
management (RS-232)
Software Upgrade
TFTP and Console firmware upgradeable
RFC 1157 SNMP, RFC 1213 MIB II, RFC 1643 Ethernet
RFC Standard
SNMP Trap
like, RFC 1493 Bridge MIB, RFC 1757 RMON 1, RFC 1215
Trap, RFC 2674 VLAN MIB, private MIB
Cold start, link down, link up, authorization fail, fan fail trap.
Trap station up to 3
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Port Trunk
Support IEEE802.3ad with LACP function and provide
7-trunk group of 4 member ports within 26 ports
Spanning Tree
VLAN
QOS Policy
Class of Service
IEEE802.1d spanning Tree
Port based VLAN
IEEE802.1Q Tag VLAN
IEEE802.1v Protocol VLAN (IP, IPX,..)
Static VLAN groups up to 256, Dynamic VLAN group up to
2048, VLAN ID from 0 to 4094
Supports 8 priority levels ID for two priority queue
Per port 2 queues, High/ low queue. Service rule: first come
first service; all High before Low, WRR for High or low
weight
Support 3 settings: “Disable, Low and High priority”. When
Port Based Priority
IGMP
Port Security
Port Mirror
Bandwidth Control
set to “Disable”, the income packet will follow QoS policy;
Otherwise, the packet will follow port priority setting to
“High/Low” queue
It supports IGMP V1 and V2 snooping.
IGMP Snooping for Muti-Media application, IGMP group
supports 256 groups
MAC address filter for ingress and egress packet
Static MAC address lock for source address
Global system supports 3 mirroring types: “RX, TX and
Both packet”. The maximum of port mirror entries is up to
25
Per port support Bandwidth control. Per level 100K
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The switch provide Stack Grouping feature and through
Stacking
802.1x
DHCP
Packet filter
master switch interface can manage and stack up to 8
units.
Support IEEE802.1x User-Authentication and can report to
RADIUS server.
Reject
Accept
Authorize
Disable
DHCP Client
Broadcast storm
Package Contents
Unpack the contents of the
below.
GSW-2493
Power Cord
Four Rubber Feet
RS-232 cable
Rack-mounted kit
User Guide
GSW-2493
and verify them against the checklist
GSW-2493
Four Rubber Feet
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RS-232 Cable
Rack-mounted Kit Power Cord User Manual
Figure 1-2. Package Contents
Compare the contents of your GSW-2493 package with the standard checklist above.
IF any item is missing or damaged, please contact your local dealer for service.
Ethernet Switching Technology
Ethernet Switching Technology dramatically boosted the total bandwidth of a network,
eliminated congestion problems inherent with CSMA/CD (Carrier Sense multiple
access with Collision Detection) protocol, and greatly reduced unnecessary
transmissions.
This revolutionized networking. First, by allowing two-way, simultaneous transmissions
over the same port (Full-duplex), which essentially doubled the bandwidth. Second, by
reducing the collision domain to a single switch-port, which eliminated the need for
carrier sensing. Third, by using the store-and-forward technology’s approach of
inspecting each packet to intercept corrupt or redundant data, switching eliminated
unnecessary transmission that slow the network. By employing address learning,
which replaced the inefficient receiving port.
Auto-negotiation regulates the speed and duplex of each port, based on the capability
of both devices. Flow-control allows transmission from a 100Mbps node to a 10Mbps
node without loss of data. Auto-negotiation and flow-control may require disablement
for some networking operations involves legacy equipment. Disabling the
auto-negotiation is accomplished by fixing the speed or duplex of a port.
Ethernet Switching Technology supplied higher performance at costs lower than other
solutions. Wider bandwidth, no congestion, and the reduction in traffic is why switching
is replacing expensive routers and inefficient hubs as the ultimate networking solution.
Switching brought a whole new way of thinking to networking.
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2. Hardware Description
This Section mainly describes the hardware of the GSW-2493, and gives a physical
and functional overview of the switch.
Physical Dimension
The GSW-2493 physical dimension is
440mm(W) x 280mm(D) x 44mm(H)
.
Front Panel
The Front Panel of the GSW-2493 consists of 3 module slots. One module slot is
located in rear-panel of the switch.
LED Indicators
The LED Indicators gives real-time information of systematic operation status. The
LED indicators are located in every module. The LED indicators will be different for
different module. The following table provides descriptions of LED status and their
meaning.
LED Status Description
Green Power On
Power
Off Power is not connected
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Green The port is connecting with the device.
LNK/ACT
FDX/COL
Blinks The port is receiving or transmitting data.
Off No device attached.
Orange The port is operating in Full-duplex mode.
Blinks Collision of Packets occurs in the port.
Off In half-duplex mode
Table 2-1. The Description of LED Indicators
Rear Panel
One module slot, 3-pronged power plug, 2 fans, power switching, and one console port
is located at the rear Panel of the GSW-2493 as shown in Figure 2-1. The Switch will
work with AC power in the range of 100-240V AC, 50-60Hz.
Figure 2-1. The Rear Panel of the GSW-2493
Desktop Installation
Set the Switch on a sufficiently large flat space with a power outlet nearby. The surface
where you put your Switch should be clean, smooth, level and sturdy. Make sure there
is enough clearance around the Switch to allow attachment of cables, power cord and
allow air circulation.
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Attaching Rubber Feet
A. Make sure mounting surface on the bottom of the Switch is grease and dust free.
B. Remove adhesive backing from your Rubber Feet.
C. Apply the Rubber Feet to each corner on the bottom of the Switch. These footpads
can prevent the Switch from shock/vibration.
Rack-mounted Installation
The GSW-2493 come with a rack-mounted kit and can be mounted in an EIA standard
size, 19-inch Rack. The Switch can be placed in a wiring closet with other equipment.
Perform the following steps to rack mount the switch:
A. Position one bracket to align with the holes on one side of the switch and secure it
with the smaller bracket screws. Then attach the remaining bracket to the other
side of the Switch.
B. After attached both mounting brackets, position the switch in the rack by lining up
the holes in the brackets with the appropriate holes on the rack. Secure the Switch
to the rack with a screwdriver and the rack-mounting screws.
Note:
the front and 3.4 inches (8 cm) on the back of the Switch. This is especially
important for enclosed rack installation.
For proper ventilation, allow about at least 4 inches (10 cm) of clearance on
Power On
Connect the power cord to the power socket on the rear panel of the Switch. The other
side of power cord connects to the power outlet. The internal power supply of the
Switch works with voltage range of AC in the 100-240VAC, frequency 50~60Hz. Check
the power indicator on the front panel to see if power is properly supplied.
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3. Network Application
GSW-2493 is designed as a segment switch. That is, with its large address table (8000
MAC address) and high performance, it is ideal for interconnecting networking
segments.
PC, workstations, and servers can communicate each other by directly connecting with
GSW-2493. The switch automatically learns nodes address, which are subsequently
used to filter and forward all traffic based on the destination address.
By using Gigabit, Gigabit Fiber, or Ethernet Fiber port, the Switch can connect with
another switch or hub to interconnect other small-switched workgroups to form a larger
switched network. Meanwhile, you can also use Ethernet or Gigabit fiber ports to
connect switches.
Stacking Workgroup
With stackable technology can unites up to eight individual stackable switches into a
single logical unit, using cables and with stacking software supported. The stack
behaves as a single switching unit that is managed by a master switch elected from
one of the member switches. The master switch automatically creates and updates all
the switching tables. A working stack can accept new members or delete old ones
without service interruption
Each switch in the stack has the capability to behave as a master or subordinate in the
hierarchy. The master switch is elected and serves as the control center for the stack.
The subordinates act as forwarding processors. Each switch is assigned to a one
workgroup ID. Up to eight separate switches can be joined together as a workgroup.
The stack can have switches added and removed without affecting stack performance.
There are no special tools, extra software, or expensive equipment needed to form a
Stacking workgroup. It provides single image management for entire Stack (fewer
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devices to manage); management applications represent the Stack as a single device,
and simple point and click management. Stackable technology allows you to increase
the resiliency and the versatility of your network edge to accommodate evolution for
speed and converged applications. Following figures are example of stacking
workgroup application.
The stackable switch (Master)
Cable connection
(Cat. 5 cable)
The stackable switch
(Slave 01)
Cable connection
(Cat. 5 cable)
The stackable switch
(Slave 02)
Can units up to 8
The stackable switch
(Slave 08)
Figure 3-2. A stacking workgroup application
stackable switches
Connecting to the Switch
The Console port is a female DB-9 connector that enables a connection to a PC or
terminal for monitoring and configuring the Switch. Use the supplied RS-232 cable with
a male DB-9 connector to connect a terminal or PC to the Console port.
The Console configuration (out of band) allows you to set Switch for remote terminal as
if the console terminal were directly connected to it.
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4. Console Management
Login in the Console Interface
When the connection between Switch and PC is ready, turn on the PC and run a
terminal emulation program or
parameters
Baud Rate: 9600 bps
Data Bits: 8
Parity: none
Stop Bit: 1
Control flow: None
to match the following default characteristics of the console port:
Figure 4-1. The settings of communication parameters
Hyper Terminal
and configure its
communication
After finished the parameter settings, click “OK“. When the blank screen shows up,
press Enter key to bring out the login prompt. Key in the “
both User name and Password (use
Main Menu of console management appears. Please see below figure for login screen.
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Enter
key to switch), then press Enter key and the
“(default value) for the
root
Console login screen
Main Menu
There are five selections as follow.
Status and Counters:
Switch Static Configuration:
Protocol Related Configuration:
System Reset Configuration:
configuration.
Logout:
Exit the menu line program.
Show the status of the switch.
Configure the switch.
Configure the protocol function.
Restart the system or reset switch to default
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Main menu line interface
Control Key description:
The control keys provided in all menus:
Move the vernier to next item.
Tab:
Backspace:
Enter:
Space:
to exit the current action mode.
Esc:
Move the vernier to previous item.
Select item.
Toggle selected item to next configure or change the value.
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Function Description
Status and Counters
In Status and Counters, you can view Port status, counters, and configure system
parameter. You can press the “
key to select item.
Tab
” or “
Backspace
” to choose item, and press “
Enter
”
Status and Counters interface
Port Status
It displays status of port. Select the
And, select the
display the number of port. The first integer is the module slot number. The
Port:
second integer is the port number in the module. For example: Port 1-1, it means
the first port on the first module slot.
Type:
display port statuses link status. When the port is connecting with the device
Link:
and work normally, the link status is “UP”. Opposite is “
Speed Duplex:
State:
<Next page>
display port connection speed.
display port duplex mode.
The port current status.
action to display next page.
<Previous Page>
action to display previous page.
Down
”.
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Negotiation:
display the flow control status is “enable” or “disable”.
FC:
display backpressure status.
BP:
Bandwidth In/Out:
Priority:
display the port priority status.
Security:
display the auto negotiation status.
display bandwidth In/out control status.
display the port security status.
Port status interface
Port Counters
It displays the current port counter information. Select the
newest port counter information.
<Clear>
to set all counter value to zero.
<Refresh>
action to get
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Port counter information interface
System Information
It displays the system parameter.
1.
System Name:
2.
System Location:
3.
System Description:
4.
Firmware Version:
5.
Kernel Version:
6.
Hardware Version:
7.
MAC Address:
8.
Fan State:
9.
Module Information:
the name of device.
where the device is located.
the name of device type.
the switch’s firmware version.
the system kernel software version.
the switch’s Hardware version.
The unique hardware address assigned by manufacturer.
the fan operates status.
display the Module type that user has installed in switch.
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System Information interface
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Switch Static Configuration
In Switch Static Configuration, it has 8 main functions – Administration, Port, Trunk,
Port Mirroring, VLAN, Priority, MAC Address, and Misc Configuration. Under each
function, there are more sub-functions. We will describe in following paragraph.
Switch Configuration interface
Administration Configuration
In Administration Configuration, you can configuration system parameter, IP, login
username and password.
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Administration Configuration main interface
Device Information
You can configure the device information.
1. Select
2.
Name:
3.
Description:
4.
Location:
5.
Contact:
6. Select
<Edit>
assign the name for the switch.
<Save>
action to configure.
a short description for the switch.
the switch location, ex: Taipei.
the contact person or information.
action to save the configuration.
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Device Information interface
IP Configuration
You can configure the IP for this switch. The system has the default IP address. You
can re-configure or use the default value.
1. Select the
2.
DHCP Client:
3.
IP Address:
4.
Subnet Mask:
5.
Gateway:
6. Select
Note:
<Edit>
disable or enable the DHCP client function.
assign the switch IP address. The default IP is 192.168.16.1.
assign the switch IP subnet mask.
assign the switch gateway. The default value is 192.168.16.254.
<Save>
action to save the configuration.
Always restart the switch after change the IP address.
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IP Configuration interface
User Name Configuration
You can change the console and web management login user name.
1. Select the
<Edit>
2. Enter the new user name
3. Select the
<Save>
User Name Configuration interface
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Password Configuration
You can change the console and web management login password.
1. Select the
2.
Old Password:
3.
New Password:
4.
Enter Again:
5. Select the
<Edit>
enter the old password.
enter the new password.
reenter the new password for confirmation.
<Save>
Password Configuration interface
Port Configuration
You can set up every port status.
1. Select
2. Use “
3.
State:
<Edit>
Tab
Current port status. The port can be set to disable or enable mode. If the
port setting is disable then will not receive or transmit any packet.
4.
Negotiation:
5.
Speed/Duplex:
6.
enable or disable
FC:
” key to move between items.
set auto negotiation status of port.
set the port link speed and duplex mode.
Flow control
function (Flow control for full duplex link
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mode).
7.
8.
9.
10.
11. Select the
enable or disable
BP:
mode).
Bandwidth In/ Out:
100Kbps. It supports individual control method of TX and RX.
Priority:
Security:
set port to high or low priority.
enable or disable port security function.
<Save>
.
Back Pressure
per port packet transmission rate control. Per level is
function (Backpressure for half duplex
Port Configuration interface
Trunk Configuration
You can configure port trunk group.
1. Select
2. Using “
3. Using “
4. Using
to
5. Save the configuration by selecting
<Edit>
Tab
Space
Tab
Static
” key move to the port that want to be added as trunk group.
” key to mark the port.
key move to
.
Trunk#
(ex. Trunk1, Trunk2…) to change the Trunk# value
<Save>
.
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Trunk Configuration interface
Port Mirroring Configuration
The port mirroring is a method for monitor traffic of switched networks. The specific
port can monitor traffic through the mirror ports. The monitored ports in or out traffic will
be duplicated into monitoring port.
1. Select the
2.
Mirroring State:
start port mirroring, you must select one of port mirroring mode.
<Edit>
RX packet only
RX:
TX packet only
TX:
Both:
RX and TX packet
select the port-mirroring mode. The default value is “
Disable
”. To
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