Nortel Networks BayStack 410 24T User Manual

Software Release V3.0.0 Part No. 309985-B Rev 00

June 2000 4401 Great America Parkway

Santa Clara, CA 95054

Using the BayStack 410-24T 10BASE-T Switch

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USA Requirements Only

Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Compliance Notice: Radio Frequency Notice

Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reaso nable protection against harmful interferenc e when the equipment is operat ed in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy. If it is not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, it may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference, in which case users will be required to take whatever measures may be necessary to correct the interference at their own expense.

European Requirements Onl y

EN 55 022 Statement

This is to certify that the Nortel Networks BayStack 410-24T switch is shielded against the generation of radio interference in accordance with the application of Council Directive 89/336/EEC, Article 4a. Conform ity is declared by the application of E N 55 022 Class A (CISPR 22) .

Warning: This is a Class A product. In a domestic environment, this produc t may cau se radio in terf eren ce, in whic h case, the user may be required to take appropriate measures.

Achtung: Dieses ist ein Gerät der Funkstörgrenzwertklasse A. In Wohnbereichen können bei Betrieb dieses Gerätes Rundfunkstörungen auftreten, in welchen Fällen der Benutzer für entsprechende Gegenmaßnahmen verantwortlich ist.

Attention: Ceci est un produi t de Classe A. Dans un environnement domestique, ce produ it risque de créer des interférences radioélectriques, il appartiendra alors à l’utilisateur de prendre les mesures spécifiques appropriées.

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EC Declaration of Conformity

This product conf orms (or these products conform) to the provisions of Council D irective 89/336/EEC and 73/23/EEC. The Declaration of Confor mity is available on the Nortel Networks World Wide Web site at http://libra2.corpwest.baynetworks.com/cgi-bin/ndCGI.exe/DocView/.

Japan/Nippon Requirements Only

Voluntary Control Council for Interference (VCCI) Statement

This is a Class A product based on the standard of the Voluntary Control Council for Interference by Information Technology Equipment (VCCI). If this equipment is used in a domestic environment, radio disturbance may arise. When such trouble occurs, the user may be required to take corrective actions.

Taiwan Requirements

Bureau of Standards, Metrology and Inspection (BSMI) Statement

Canada Requirements Only

Canadian Department of Communications Radio Interference Regulations

This digital apparatus (BayStack 410-24T switch) does not exceed the Class A limits for radio-noise emissions from digital apparatus as set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications.

Règlement sur le brouillage radioélectrique du ministère des Communications

Cet appareil numérique (BayStack 410-24T switch) respecte les limites de bruits radioélectriques visant les appareils numériques de classe A prescrites dans le Règlement sur le brouillage radioélectrique du ministère des Communications du Canada.

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Preface

Before You Begin ...........................................................................................................xxiv

Organization ..................................................................................................................xxiv

Text Conventions ............................................................................................................xxv

Acronyms ........................... .......................... .......................... ......................... ...............xxvi

Related Publications .....................................................................................................xxvii

How to Get Help .......................................................................................................... xxviii

Chapter 1 Introduction to the BayStack 410-24T Switch

Description ............ ...... ....... ...... ....... ...... ....... ...... ............................................. ....... .........1-1

Front Panel ...............................................................................................................1-2

Comm Port ........................................................................................................1-2

Uplink/Expansion Slot ........................................................................................1-3

10BASE-T Port Connectors ...............................................................................1-3

LED Display Panel .............................................................................................1-4

Back Panel ...............................................................................................................1-6

AC Power Receptacle ........................................................................................1-7

RPSU Connector ...............................................................................................1-8

Cascade Module Slot ........................... ....... ...... ............................................. ...1-8

Cooling Fans ......................................................................................................1-8

Features ......................................... .......................................................................... 1-9

Virtual Local Area Networks (VLANs) ..........................................................................1-12

Security ................. ...... ....... ...... ....... ...... ....... ...... ............................................. ....... .... ...1-13

RADIUS-Based Network Security ..........................................................................1-15

MAC Address-Based Security ................................................................................1-15

IEEE 802.1p .................................................................................................................1-16

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IGMP Snooping Feature ...............................................................................................1-16

Configuration and Switch Management ........................................................................1-16

Flash Memory Storage ................................ ...... ....... ...... ....... ...... ...... ....... ....................1-17

Switch Software Image ..........................................................................................1-17

Configuration Parameters ......................................................................................1-17

Autosensing and Autonegotiation .................................................................................1-18

MultiLink Trunking ....... ....... ...... ....... ...... ....... ...... ....... ...... ....... ...... ...... ...........................1-18

IEEE 802.1Q VLANs ....................................................................................................1-19

Port Mirroring ................................................................................................................1-19

BootP Automatic IP Configuration/MAC Address .........................................................1-20

SNMP MIB Suppor t .... ....... ...... ....... ...... ............................................. ...........................1-21

SNMP Trap Support ................. .............................................. .......................................1-2 1

Network Configuration ..................................................................................................1-22

Desktop Switch Application ....................................................................................1-22

Segment Switch Application ...................................................................................1-24

High-Density Switched Workgroup Applicatio n ........................... ....... ...... ....... ...... .1-2 5

Fail-Safe Stack Application .....................................................................................1-26

Stack Operation ............................................................................................................1-27

BayStack 400-ST1 Cascade Module .....................................................................1-27

Cascade A Out Connector ...............................................................................1-28

Unit Select Switch ............................................................................................1-28

Cascade A In Connector .................................................................................1-28

Base Unit ................................................................................................................1-29

Initial Installation ..............................................................................................1-29

Stack MAC Address .........................................................................................1-30

Temporary Base Unit .......................................................................................1-30

Removing a Unit from the Stack ......................................................................1-31

Stack Configurations ..............................................................................................1-31

Stack Up Configurations ..................................................................................1-32

Stack Down Configurations .............................................................................1-32

Redundant Cascade Stacking Feature ..................................................................1-34

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IEEE 802.1Q VLAN Workgroups ..................................................................................1-36

IEEE 802.1Q Tagging .............................................................................................1-37

VLANs Spanning Multiple Switches .......................................................................1-41

VLANs Spanning Multiple 802.1Q Tagged Switches .......................................1-41

VLANs Spanning Multiple Untagged Switches ................................................1-42

Shared Servers ......................................................................................................1-44

VLAN Workgroup Summary ...................................................................................1-49

VLAN Configuration Rules .....................................................................................1-51

IGMP Snooping ............................................................................................................1-52

IGMP Snooping Configuration Rules .....................................................................1-56

IEEE 802.1p Prioritizing ...............................................................................................1-57

MultiLink Trunks .............................................................. ....... .......................................1- 61

Client/Server Configuration Using MultiLink Trunks ...............................................1-62

Trunk Configuration Screen Examples ...................................................................1-64

Trunk Configuration Screen for Switch S1 .......................................................1-64

Trunk Configuration Screen for Switch S2 .......................................................1-67

Trunk Configuration Screen for Switch S3 .......................................................1-69

Trunk Configuration Screen for Switch S4 .......................................................1-71

Before Configuring Trunks ......................................................................................1-73

MultiLink Trunking Configuration Rules . ...... ....... ...... ....... .......................................1-73

How the MultiLink Trunk Reacts to Losing Distributed Trunk Members .................1-75

Spanning Tree Considerations for MultiLink Trunks ...............................................1-76

Additional Tips About the MultiLink Trunking Feature ............................................1-79

Port Mirroring (Conversation Steering) .........................................................................1-80

Port-Based Mirroring Configu ration ....................................... .................................1-81

Address-Based Mirroring Configuration .................................................................1-83

Port Mirroring Configuration Rules .........................................................................1-86

Chapter 2 Installing the BayStack 410-24T Switch

Installation Requirements ...............................................................................................2-1

Installation Procedure .....................................................................................................2-3

Installing the BayStack 410-24T Switch on a Flat Surface .......................................2-3

Installing the BayStack 410-24T Switch in a Rack ...................................................2-4

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Attaching Devices to the BayStack 410-24T Switch ................................................2-7

Connecting 10BASE-T Ports and 10/100 MDA Ports ........................................2-8

Connecting Fiber Optic MDA Ports ....................................................................2-9

Console/Comm Port ........................................................................................2-10

Connecting a Terminal to the Console/Comm Port ..........................................2-11

Connecting Power .........................................................................................................2-12

Verifying the Installation ................................................................................................2-14

Verifying the Installation Using the LEDs ...............................................................2-14

Verifying the Installation Using the Self-Test Screen ..............................................2-15

Initial Setup ...................................................................................................................2-17

Standalone Switch Setup .......................................................................................2-17

Stack Setup ............................................................................................................2-20

Chapter 3 Using the Console Interface

Accessing the CI Menus and Screens ............................................................................3-1

Using the CI Menus and Screens ...................................................................................3-2

Navigating the CI Menus and Screens .....................................................................3-2

Screen Fields and Descriptions ...............................................................................3-3

Main Menu ......................................................................................................................3-4

IP Configuration/Setup ................................ ............................................. ......................3-8

Choosing a BootP Request Mode ................................................................................3-10

BootP Disabled ......................................................................................................3-11

BootP or Last Address ...........................................................................................3-11

BootP When Needed .............................................................................................3-12

BootP Always .........................................................................................................3-12

SNMP Configuration ................ .............................................. .......................................3-1 3

System Characteristics ...... ...... ....... ...... ....... ...... ....... ............................................. ....... 3 -15

Switch Configuration .....................................................................................................3-18

MAC Address Table ................................................................................................3-20

MAC Address-Based Security ................................................................................3-22

MAC Address Security Configuration ..............................................................3-24

MAC Address Security Port Configuration .......................................................3-28

MAC Address Security Port Lists .....................................................................3-31

MAC Address Security Table ...........................................................................3-35

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VLAN Configuration Menu .....................................................................................3-38

VLAN Configuration .........................................................................................3-40

VLAN Port Configuration .................................................................................3-46

VLAN Display by Port ......................................................................................3-49

Traffic Class Configuration ...............................................................................3-50

Port Configuration ..................................................................................................3-52

High Speed Flow Control Configuration .................................................................3-54

Choosing a High Speed Flow Control Mode ....................................................3-56

MultiLink Trunk Configuration ................ ...... ....... ....................................................3-57

MultiLink Trunk Configuration Screen ..............................................................3-59

MultiLink Trunk Utilization Screen ................ ...... ....... ...... ...... ....... ...... ....... ....... 3 -61

Port Mirroring Configuration ...................................................................................3-64

Rate Limiting Configuration ....................................................................................3-68

IGMP Configuration Menu ......................................................................................3-71

IGMP Configuration .........................................................................................3-72

Multicast Group Membership ............................. ....... ...... ...... ...........................3-76

Port Statistics .........................................................................................................3-78

Console/Comm Port Configuration ...............................................................................3-82

Renumber Stack Units ..................................................................................................3-89

Hardware Unit Information ............................................................................................3-91

Spanning Tree Configuration ........................................................................................3-91

Spanning Tree Port Configuration ..........................................................................3-93

Display Spanning Tree Switch Settings ..................................................................3-96

TELNET Configuration .................................................................................................3-99

Software Download .....................................................................................................3-102

Configuration File .......................................................................................................3-106

Display Event Log .......................................................................................................3-109

Excessive Bad Entries .........................................................................................3-110

Write Threshold ....................................................................................................3-110

Flash Update .. ...... ....... ...... ....... ...... ....... ...... ....... ...... ....... .....................................3-11 1

Reset ..........................................................................................................................3-112

Reset to Default Settings ............................................................................................3-114

Logout ................................ ................... .................... ................... ................... ............3-117

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Chapter 4 Troubleshooting

Interpreting the LEDs .....................................................................................................4-2

Diagnosing and Correcting the Problem ................... ...... ....... ...... ...... ....... ...... ....... .........4-4

Normal Power-Up Sequence ....................................................................................4-5

Port Connection Problems .......................................................................................4-6

Autonegotiation Modes ......................................................................................4-7

Port Interface .....................................................................................................4-7

Software Download Error Codes ....................................................................................4-8

Appendix A Technical Specifications

Environmental .......................... ................................. ................................ ..................... A-1

Electrical ............... .......................................................... ............................................... A-1

Physical Dimensions ...................................................................................................... A-2

Performance Specifications ........................................................................................... A-2

Network Protocol and Standards Compatibility ............................................................. A-2

Data Rate ......................................................................................................................A-3

Interface Options ........................................................................................................... A-3

Safety Agency Certification ........................................................................................... A-3

Electromagnetic Emissions ........................................................................................... A-3

Electromagnetic Immunity ............................................................................................. A-4

Declaration of Conformity .............................................................................................. A-4

Appendix B Media Dependent Adapters

10BASE-T/100BASE-TX MDA ...................................................................................... B-2

100BASE-FX MDAs ....................................................................................................... B-3

Installing an MDA ......................................... ...... ....... ...... ....... ...... ...... ....... ...... ....... ...... .. B-6

Replacing an MDA with a Different Model ..................................................................... B-7

Appendix C Quick Steps to Features

Configuring 802.1Q VLANs ...........................................................................................C-2

Configuring MultiLink Trunks .........................................................................................C-5

Configuring Port Mirroring .............................................................................................C-6

Configuring IGMP Snooping .......................................................................................... C-8

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Appendix D Connectors and Pin Assignments

RJ-45 (10BASE-T/100BASE-TX) Port Connectors ........ ....... ...... ...... ....... ...... ....... ...... .. D-1

MDI and MDI-X Devices ................................................................................................D-2

MDI-X to MDI Cable Connections ........................................................................... D-3

MDI-X to MDI-X Cable Connections ..... ...... ....... ...... ............................................. .. D-4

DB-9 (RS-232-D) Console/Comm Port Connector ... ............................................. ........D-5

Appendix E Default Settings

Appendix F Sample BootP Configuration File

Index

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Figures

Figure 1-1. BayStack 410-24T Switch ........................................................................1-1

Figure 1-2. BayStack 410-24T Switch Front Panel .....................................................1-2

Figure 1-3. BayStack 410-24T Switch LED Display Panel .........................................1-4

Figure 1-4. BayStack 410-24T Switch Back Panel .....................................................1-6

Figure 1-5. BayStack 410-24T Switch Security Feature ...........................................1-13

Figure 1-6. BayStack 410-24T Switch Used as a Desktop Switch ...........................1-23

Figure 1-7. BayStack 410-24T Switch Used as a workgroup Switch .......................1-24

Figure 1-8. Configuring Power Workgroups and a Shared Media Hub ....................1-25

Figure 1-9. Fail-Safe Stack Example ........................................................................1-26

Figure 1-10. BayStack 400-ST1 Front Panel Components ........................................1-27

Figure 1-11. Connecting Cascade Cables .................................................................1-28

Figure 1-12. Stack Up Configuration Example ...........................................................1-32

Figure 1-13. Stack Down Configuration Example .......................................................1-33

Figure 1-14. Redundant Cascade Stacking Feature ..................................................1-35

Figure 1-15. Port-Based VLAN Example ......... ....... ...... ....... ...... ...... ....... ...... ..............1-36

Figure 1-16. Default VLAN Settings ...........................................................................1-38

Figure 1-17. Port-Based VLAN Assignment ................. ....... ...... .................................1-39

Figure 1-18. 802.1Q Tagging (After Port-Based VLAN Assignment) .........................1-39

Figure 1-19. 802.1Q Tag Assignment .........................................................................1-40

Figure 1-20. 802.1Q Tagging (After 802.1Q Tag Assignment) ...................................1-40

Figure 1-21. VLANs Spanning Multiple 802.1Q Tagged Switches .............................1-41

Figure 1-22. VLANs Spanning Multiple Untagged Switches ......................................1-42

Figure 1-23. Possible Problems with VLANs and Spanning Tree Protocol .................1-43

Figure 1-24. Multiple VLANs Sharing Resources .......................................................1-44

Figure 1-25. VLAN Broadcast Domains Within the Switch .........................................1-45

Figure 1-26. Default VLAN Configuration Screen Example ........................................1-46

Figure 1-27. VLAN Configuration Screen Example ....................................................1-47

Figure 1-28. Default VLAN Port Configuration Screen Example ................................1-48

Figure 1-29. VLAN Port Configuration Screen Example ............................................1-49

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Figure 1-30. VLAN Configuration Spanning Multiple Switches ..................................1-50

Figure 1-31. IP Multicast Propagation With IGMP Routing ........................................1-53

Figure 1-32. BayStack 410-24T Switch Filtering IP Multicast Streams (1 of 2) ..........1-54

Figure 1-33. BayStack 410-24T Switch Filtering IP Multicast Streams (2 of 2) ..........1-55

Figure 1-34. Prioritizing Packets ................................................ ...... ....... ...... ....... ...... .1-5 7

Figure 1-35. Port Transmit Queue ..............................................................................1-58

Figure 1-36. Default Traffic Class Configuration Screen Example .............................1-59

Figure 1-37. Setting Port Priority Example .................................................................1-60

Figure 1-38. Switch-to-Switch Trunk Configuration Example .....................................1-61

Figure 1-39. Switch-to-Server Trunk Configuration Example .....................................1-62

Figure 1-40. Client/Server Configuration Example .....................................................1-63

Figure 1-41. Choosing the MultiLink Trunk Configuration Screen ..............................1-64

Figure 1-42. MultiLink Trunk Configuration Screen for Switch S1 ..............................1-65

Figure 1-43. MultiLink Trunk Configuration Screen for Switch S2 ..............................1-67

Figure 1-44. MultiLink Trunk Configuration Screen for Switch S3 ..............................1-69

Figure 1-45. MultiLink Trunk Configuration Screen for Switch S4 ..............................1-71

Figure 1-46. Loss of Distributed Trunk Members .......................................................1-75

Figure 1-47. Path Cost Arbitration Example ...............................................................1-76

Figure 1-48. Example 1: Correctly Configured Trunk .................................................1-77

Figure 1-49. Example 2: Detecting a Misconfigured Port .......... ...... ....... ...... ....... ....... 1 -78

Figure 1-50. Port-Based Mirroring Configu ratio n Exampl e .................... ...... ....... ...... .1-81

Figure 1-51. Port Mirroring Port-Based Screen Example ...........................................1-83

Figure 1-52. Address-Based Mirroring Configuration Example ..................................1-84

Figure 1-53. Port Mirroring Address-Based Screen Example ....................................1-85

Figure 2-1. Package Contents ....................................................................................2-2

Figure 2-2. Positioning the Chassis in the Rack .........................................................2-5

Figure 2-3. Attaching Mounting Brackets ...................................................................2-6

Figure 2-4. Installing the Switch in an Equipment Rack .............................................2-6

Figure 2-5. 10BASE-T Port Connections ...................................................................2-8

Figure 2-6. Fiber Optic Port Connections ...................................................................2-9

Figure 2-7. Connecting to the Console/Comm Port .................................................2-11

Figure 2-8. BayStack 410-24T Switch AC Power Receptacle ..................................2-13

Figure 2-9. Grounded AC Power Outlet ....................................................................2-13

Figure 2-10. Observing LEDs to Verify Proper Operation ..........................................2-14

Figure 2-11. BayStack 410-24T Switch Self-Test Screen ...........................................2-15

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Figure 2-12. Nortel Networks Logo Screen ................................................................2-16

Figure 2-13. Main Menu .............................................................................................2-18

Figure 2-14. IP Configuration/Setup Screen (Standalone Switch) .............................2-19

Figure 2-15. Main Menu (Standalone Switch Example) .............................................2-21

Figure 2-16. Main Menu (Stack Configuration Example) ............................................2-21

Figure 2-17. IP Configuration/Setup Screen (Stack Configuration) ............................2-22

Figure 3-1. Map of Console Interface Screens ...........................................................3-3

Figure 3-2. Console Interface Main Menu ..................................................................3-4

Figure 3-3. IP Configuration/Setup Screen ................................................................3-8

Figure 3-4. SNMP Configuration Screen .............. ...... ....... ...... ...... ...........................3-13

Figure 3-5. System Characteristics Screen ................ ....... .......................................3-1 5

Figure 3-6. Switch Configuration Menu Screen ........................................................3-18

Figure 3-7. MAC Address Table Screen ...................................................................3-21

Figure 3-8. MAC Address Security Configuration Menu ..........................................3-23

Figure 3-9. MAC Address Security Configuration Screen ........................................3-25

Figure 3-10. MAC Address Security Port Configuration (Screen 1 of 2) ....................3-28

Figure 3-11. MAC Address Security Port Configuration (Screen 2 of 2) ....................3-29

Figure 3-12. MAC Address Security Port Lists Screens (5 Screens) .........................3-31

Figure 3-13. MAC Address Security Port Lists Screen ..............................................3-32

Figure 3-14. MAC Address Security Table Screens (16 Screens) ..............................3-35

Figure 3-15. MAC Address Security Table Screen .....................................................3-36

Figure 3-16. VLAN Configuration Menu Screen .........................................................3-39

Figure 3-17. VLAN Configuration Screen ..................... ....... ...... ...... ....... ...... ....... ...... .3-4 1

Figure 3-18. VLAN Port Configuration Screen ...........................................................3-47

Figure 3-19. VLAN Display by Port Screen ................................................................3-49

Figure 3-20. Traffic Class Configuration Screen .........................................................3-51

Figure 3-21. Port Configuration Screen (1 of 2) .........................................................3-52

Figure 3-22. Port Configuration Screen (2 of 2) .........................................................3-53

Figure 3-23. High Speed Flow Control Configuration Screen ....................................3-55

Figure 3-24. MultiLink Trunk Configuration Menu Screen ..........................................3-58

Figure 3-25. MultiLink Trunk Configuration Screen ....................................................3-60

Figure 3-26. MultiLink Trunk Utilization Screen (1 of 2) ....... ...... ...... ....... ....................3-62

Figure 3-27. MultiLink Trunk Utilization Screen (2 of 2) ....... ...... ...... ....... ....................3-63

Figure 3-28. Port Mirroring Configuration Screen ......................................................3-65

Figure 3-29. Rate Limiting Configuration Screen (1 of 2) ...........................................3-68

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Figure 3-30. Rate Limiting Configuration Screen (2 of 2) ...........................................3-69

Figure 3-31. IGMP Configuration Menu Screen .........................................................3-71

Figure 3-32. IGMP Configuration Screen ...................................................................3-73

Figure 3-33. Multicast Group Membership Screen .....................................................3-77

Figure 3-34. Port Statistics Screen .............................................................................3-78

Figure 3-35. Console/Comm Port Configuration Screen ............................................3-82

Figure 3-36. Renumber Stack Units Screen ...............................................................3-89

Figure 3-37. Hardware Unit Information Screen .........................................................3-91

Figure 3-38. Spanning Tree Configuration Menu Screen ...........................................3-92

Figure 3-39. Spanning Tree Port Configuration Screen (1 of 2) .................................3-93

Figure 3-40. Spanning Tree Port Configuration Screen (2 of 2) .................................3-94

Figure 3-41. Spanning Tree Switch Settings Screen ..................................................3-96

Figure 3-42. TELNET Configuration Screen ..............................................................3-99

Figure 3-43. Software Download Screen .................................................................3-103

Figure 3-44. Configuration File Download/Upload Screen .......................................3-106

Figure 3-45. Event Log Screen ................................................................................3-109

Figure 3-46. Sample Event Log Entry Showing Excessive Bad Entries ...................3-110

Figure 3-47. Sample Event Log Entry Exceeding the Write Threshold ....................3-111

Figure 3-48. Sample Event Log Entry Showing Flash Update Status ......................3-111

Figure 3-49. Self-Test Sc reen Aft er Resetting the Switc h ............... ....... ...... ....... .....3- 11 2

Figure 3-50. Nortel Networks Logo Screen ..............................................................3-113

Figure 3-51. Self-Test Screen After Resetting to Default Settings ............................3-115

Figure 3-52. Nortel Networks Logo Screen After Resetting to Default Settings .......3-116

Figure 3-53. Password Prompt Screen ....................................................................3-117

Figure 4-1. BayStack 410-24T Switch LED Display Panel .........................................4-2

Figure B-1. 400-4TX MDA Front Panel ...................................................................... B-2

Figure B-2. 100BASE-FX MDA Front Panels ............................................................. B-4

Figure B-3. Installing an MDA .................................................................................... B-6

Figure C-1. Configuring 802.1Q VLANs (1 of 3) ........................................................ C-2

Figure C-2. Configuring 802.1Q VLANs (2 of 3) ........................................................ C-3

Figure C-3. Configuring 802.1Q VLANs (3 of 3) ........................................................ C-4

Figure C-4. Configuring MultiLink Trunks ...................................................................C-5

Figure C-5. Configuring Port Mirroring (1 of 2) .......................................................... C-6

Figure C-6. Configuring Port Mirroring (2 of 2) .......................................................... C-7

Figure C-7. Configuring IGMP Snooping (1 of 3) .......................................................C-8

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Figure C-8. Configuring IGMP Snooping (2 of 3) .......................................................C-9

Figure C-9. Configuring IGMP Snooping (3 of 3) ..................................................... C-10

Figure D-1. RJ-45 (8-Pin Modular) Port Connector ...................................................D-1

Figure D-2. MDI-X to MDI Cable Connections ........................................................... D-3

Figure D-3. MDI-X to MDI-X Cable Connections .......................................................D-4

Figure D-4. DB-9 Console/Comm Port Connector ..................................................... D-5

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Tables

Table 1-1. BayStack 410-24T Switch LED Descriptions ...........................................1-4

Table 1-2. International Power Cord Specifications ..................................................1-7

Table 1-3. Supported SNMP Traps .........................................................................1-21

Table 2-1. Power-Up Sequence ..............................................................................2-14

Table 3-1. Console Interface Main Menu options ......................................................3-5

Table 3-2. IP Configuration/Setup Screen Fields ......................................................3-9

Table 3-3. SNMP Configuration Screen Fields .......................................................3-13

Table 3-4. System Characteristics Screen Fields ...................................................3-16

Table 3-5. Switch Configuration Menu Screen Options ..........................................3-19

Table 3-6. MAC Address Table Screen Fields ........................................................3-21

Table 3-7. MAC Address Security Configuration Menu Options ............................3-24

Table 3-8. MAC Address Security Configuration Screen Fields ............................3-26

Table 3-9. MAC Address Security Port Configuration Screen Fields .....................3-30

Table 3-10. MAC Address Security Port Lists Screen Fields ...................................3-32

Table 3-11. MAC Address Security Table Screen Fields .........................................3-37

Table 3-12. VLAN Configuration Menu Screen Options ...........................................3-39

Table 3-13. VLAN Configuration Screen Fields ........................................................3-41

Table 3-14. Predefined Protocol Identifier (PID) .......................................................3-44

Table 3-15. Reserved PIDs .......................................................................................3-45

Table 3-16. VLAN Port Configuration Screen Fields .................................................3-47

Table 3-17. VLAN Display by Port Screen Fields ......................................................3-50

Table 3-18. Traffic Class Configuration Screen Fields ..............................................3-51

Table 3-19. Port Configuration Screen Fields ...........................................................3-53

Table 3-20. High Speed Flow Control Configuration Screen Fields ..........................3-55

Table 3-21. MultiLink Trunk Configuration Menu Screen Options .............................3-58

Table 3-22. MultiLink Trunk Configuration Screen Fields ..........................................3-60

Table 3-23. MultiLink Trunk Utiliz ati on Scre en Fiel ds ...............................................3-63

Table 3-24. Port Mirroring Configuration Screen Fields ............................................3-65

Table 3-25. Monitoring Modes ..................................................................................3-67

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Table 3-26. Rate Limiting Configuration Screen Fields .............................................3-70

Table 3-27. IGMP Configuration Menu Screen Options ............................................3-71

Table 3-28. IGMP Configuration Screen Fields ........................................................3-73

Table 3-29. Multicast Group Membership Screen Options .......................................3-77

Table 3-30. Port Statistics Screen Fields ..................................................................3-79

Table 3-31. Console/Comm Port Configuration Screen Fields .................................3-82

Table 3-32. Renumber Stack Units Screen Options .................................................3-90

Table 3-33. Spanning Tree Configuration Menu Screen Options ..............................3-92

Table 3-34. Spanning Tree Port Configuration Screen Fields ...................................3-94

Table 3-35. Spanning Tree Switch Settings Parameters ...........................................3-97

Table 3-36. TELNET Configuration Screen Fields ..................................................3-100

Table 3-37. Software Download Screen Fields .......................................................3-103

Table 3-38. LED Indications During the Software Download Process ....................3-105

Table 3-39. Configuration File Download/Upload Screen Fields ............................3-107

Table 3-40. Parameters Not Saved to the Configuration File ..................................3-108

Table 4-1. BayStack 410-24T Switch LED Descriptions ...........................................4-2

Table 4-2. Corrective Actions ....................................................................................4-5

Table 4-3. Software Download Error Codes .............................................................4-8

Table B-1. 400-4TX MDA Components .................................................................... B-2

Table B-2. 100BASE-FX MDA Components ............................................................ B-5

Table D-1. RJ-45 Port Connector Pin Assignments ................................................. D-2

Table D-2. DB-9 Console/Comm Port Connector Pin Assignments .........................D-5

Table E-1. Factory Default Settings for the BayStack 410-24T Switch .................... E-1

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Preface

Congratulations on your purchase of the BayStack™ 410-24T 10BASE-T Switch, part of the Nortel Networks

This guide describes the features, uses, and installation procedures for the BayStack 410-24T 10BASE-T Switch (also referred to in this guide as the “BayStack 410-24T switch” or the “switch”).

BayStack 410-24T switch es include a dedicated Uplink Module slot for attaching optional media dependent adapters (MDAs) that support a range of media types. Installation instructions are included with each MDA (see your Nortel Networks sales repre sentative for ordering information).

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For more information about the MDAs, refer to Appendix B, “Media Dependent Adapters.”

BayStack 410-24T switches provide Fail-Safe stackability when you install the optional BayStack 400-ST1 Cascade Module. Installation instructions are included with each BayStack 400-ST1 Cascade Module (see your Nortel Networks sales represen tative for ordering information).

For more information about the BayStack 400-ST1 Cascade Module, see “Stack Operation” on page 1-27.

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Before You Begin

This guide is intended for network inst allers and system admini strators who are responsible for installing, configuring, or maintaining networks. This guide assumes that you unders ta nd the transmission and management protoc ol s used on your network.

Organization

This guide has four chapters, six appendixes, and an index:

If you want to: Go to:

Learn about the BayStack 410-24T switch and its key features Chapter 1 Install the BayStack 410-24T switch on a flat surface or in a

19-inch equipment rack, and verify its operation Connect to the BayStack 410- 24T switch Consol e/Comm Port and

learn how to us e the cons ole inter face (CI) menus t o conf igure a nd manage a standalone switch or a stack configuration

Troubleshoot and diagnose problems with the BayStack 410-24T switch

View operational and environmental specifications that apply to the BayStack 410-24T switch

Learn about optional media dependent adapters (MDAs) you can use with the BayStack 410-24T switch

Learn about Quick-Step flowcharts for using the BayStack 410-24T switch features

Learn more about the BayStack 410-24T switch connectors (ports) and pin assignments

View a listing of the factory default settings for the BayStack 410-24T switch

View a sample BootP configuration file Appendix F View an alphabetical listing of the topics and subtopics in this

guide, with cross-references to relevant information

Chapter 2

Chapter 3

Chapter 4

Appendix A

Appendix B

Appendix C

Appendix D

Appendix E

Index

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Text Conventions

This guide uses the following text conventions:

Preface

bold text

Indicates command names and options and text that you need to enter.

Example: Enter

show ip {alerts | routes

Example: Use the

dinfo

command.

italic text Indicates file and directory names, new terms, book

titles, and variables in command syntax descriptions. Where a variable is two or more words, the words are connected by an underscore.

Example: If the command syntax is:

show at

valid_route

<valid_route>

is one variable and you substitute one value

for it.

screen text Indicates system output, for example, prompts and

system messages. Example:

Set Trap Monitor Filters

[Enter] Named keys in text are enclosed in square brackets.

The notation [Enter] is used for the Enter key and the Return key.

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are shown in text linked with a hyphen (-) sign.

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Acronyms

This guide uses the following acronyms:

AUI attachment unit interface BootP Bootstrap Protocol BPDU Bridge Protocol Data Unit CI console interface CRC cyclic redundancy check CSMA/CD carrier sense multiple access/collision detection CTS clear to send DCE data communications equipment DSR data set ready DTE data terminal equipment ECM Entity Coordination Management FID filtering data base identifier

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HRPSU high-power redundant power supply unit IGMP Internet Gateway Management Protocol IP Internet Protocol ISO Internatio nal Organizatio n for Standardization LED light-emitting diode MAC media access control MAU media access unit MDA media dependent adapter MDI medium dependent interface MDI-X medium dependent interface-crossover MIB Management Information Base MLT MultiLink Trunk NIC network interface controller NMS network management station

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PID Protocol Ide n ti fier PPP Point-to-Point Protocol PVID port VLAN identifier RARP Reverse Address Resolution Protocol RMON remote monitoring RPSU redundant power supply uni t SNMP Simple Network Management Protocol STA Spanning Tree Algorithm STP Spanning Tree Protocol TELNET Network Virtual Terminal Protocol TFTP Trivial File Transfer Protoc ol UTP unshielded twisted pair VID VLAN identifier VLAN virtual local area network

Related Publications

For more information about using the BayStack 410-24T switch, refer to the following publications:

• Installing Media Dependent Adapters (MDA)s (Part number 302403-B) Describes ho w to ins tal l optional media dependent adapters to yo ur BayStack

410-24T switch.

• Installing the BayStack 400-ST1 Cascade Module (Part number 304433-A) Describes how to connect up to eight BaySt ack 410-24T switches into a stack

configuration by installing optional BayStack 400-ST1 Cascade Modules.

• Reference for the BayStack 350/410/450 Management Software Operations

(Part number 201245-A) Describes how to use the Nortel Networks Device Manager software, a set of

graphical network management applications you can use to configure and manage the BayStack 350/410/450 switches.

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You can print selected technical manuals and release notes free, directly from the Internet. Go to support.baynetworks.com/library/tpubs/. Find the product for which you need documentation. Then locate the specific category and model or version for your hardw are or soft ware product . Using Ad obe Acrob at Reade r, you can open the manuals and releas e notes, search for the section s you need, and print them on most standard printers.

You can download Acrobat Reader free from the Adobe Systems Web site,

www.adobe.com.

You can purchase selected documentation sets, CDs, and technical publications through the collateral catalog. The catalog is located on the World Wide Web at

support.baynetworks.com/catalog.html and is divided into sections arranged

alphabetically:

• The “CD ROMs” section lists available CDs.

• The “Guides/Books” section lists books on technical topics.

• The “Technical Manuals” section lists available printed documentation sets.

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If you purchased a service contract for your Nortel Networks product from a distributor or authorized reseller, contact the technical support staff for that distributor or reseller for assistance.

If you purchased a Nort el Net w orks s ervic e progr am, cont act on e of t he fol lo win g Nortel Networks Technical Solutions Centers:

Technical Solutions Center Telephone Number

Billerica, MA 800-2LANWAN (800-252-6926) Santa Clara, CA 800-2LANWAN (800-252-6926) Valbonne, France 33-4-92-96-69-68 Sydney, Australia 61-2-9927-8800 Tokyo, Japan 81-3-5402-7041

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Introduction to the BayStack 410-24T Switch

This chapter introduces the BayStack 410-24T switch and covers the following topics:

• Physical description

• Summary of features

• Network configuration examples

• Overview of main features

Description

The BayStack 410-24T switch (see Figure 1-1) provides high-performance, low-cost full-duplex and half-duplex connections to 10BASE-T local area networks (LANs). With the addition of (optional) media dependent adapters (MDAs), the BayStack 410-24T switch can support high-speed connections to servers, shared fast Ethernet hubs, or backbone devices.

BayStack 410-24T

Figure 1-1. BayStack 410-24T Switch

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Front Panel

Figure 1-2 shows the BayStack 410-24T switch front panel. Descriptions of the

front panel components follow the figure. For a description of the components located on the back panel of the BayStack

410-24T switch, see “Back Panel

” on page 1-6.

Comm Port

Uplink/Expansion Module

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= Uplink/Expansion slot

= 10BASE-T port connectors

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Comm Port

The Comm Port (also referred to as the Console/Comm Port) allows you to access the console interface (CI) screens and customize your network using the supplied menus and screens (see Chapter 3, “Using the Console Interface”).

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The Console/Comm Port is a DB-9, RS-232- D male serial port conn ector . You can use this connector to connect a management station or console/terminal to the switch by using a straight-through DB-9 to DB-9 standard serial port cable (see “Console/Comm Port” on page 2-10).

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