◆ Layer 2/3/4 CoS support through eight priority queues
EE
◆ Layer 3/4 traffic priority with IP Precedence and IP DSCP
◆ Full support for VLANs with GVRP
◆ IGMP multicast filtering and snooping
◆ Manageable via console, Web, SNMP/RMON
◆ Security features: ACL, RADIUS, 802.1x
◆ VDSL line configuration using Long-Reach Ethernet
(LRE) commands, line profiles, and alarm profiles
Management Guide
SMC7816M/VSW
TigerAccess™ EE
Management Guide
From SMC’s Tiger line of feature-rich workgroup LAN solutions
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January 2007
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This section provides an overview of the switch, and introduces some
basic concepts about network switches. It also describes the basic settings
required to access the management interface.
This switch provides a broad range of features for Layer 2 switching. It
includes a management agent that allows you to configure the features
listed in this manual. The default configuration can be used for most of the
features provided by this switch. However, there are many options that you
should configure to maximize the switch’s performance for your particular
network environment.
The switch uses six frequency bands (three downstream and three
upstream) for VDSL lines. These frequency bands conform to ITU-T
G993.2 Annex C. Details of the frequency bands are given in the table
below.
Key Features
Table 1-1 Key Features
FeatureDescription
6-Band VDSL2Total Bandwidth: 30 MHz
Bandwidth Allocation:
• Downstream (0.9-3.75, 5.2-8.5, 12-18.1 MHz)
• Upstream (3.75-5.2, 8.5-12, 18.1-30 MHz)
Configuration
Backup and
Restore
Backup to TFTP server
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EATURES
Table 1-1 Key Features (Continued)
FeatureDescription
User
Authentication
Client SecurityPrivate VLANs, IEEE 802.1X, MAC address filtering, IP/MAC
Access Control
Lists
DHCP ClientSupported
DNS Proxy service
Port Configuration Speed and duplex mode and flow control
Rate LimitingInput and output rate limiting per port
Port MirroringOne port mirrored to single analysis port
Port TrunkingSupports up to 12 trunks using either static or dynamic trunking
Storm ControlBroadcast, multicast and unknown unicast storm control
Address TableUp to 16K MAC addresses in the forwarding table, 1024 static MAC
IEEE 802.1D
Bridge
Store-and-Forward
Switching
Spanning Tree
Algorithm
Virtual LANsUp to 256 using IEEE 802.1Q, port-based, protocol-based, private
Console, Telnet, web – User name / password, RADIUS, TACACS+
VDSL ports - 173 rules, 7 masks shared by 8-port groups
Gigabit Ethernet ports - 52 rules, 7 masks
(LACP)
addresses
Supports dynamic data switching and addresses learning
Supported to ensure wire-speed switching while eliminating bad
frames
Supports standard STP, Rapid Spanning Tree Protocol (RSTP), and
Multiple Spanning Trees (MSTP)
VLANs, and QinQ tunneling
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Table 1-1 Key Features (Continued)
FeatureDescription
Traffic
Prioritization
Qualify of Service Supports Differentiated Services (DiffServ)
Multicast Filtering Supports IGMP snooping, query, profile filtering, and Multicast
TunnelingSupports IEEE 802.1Q tunneling (QinQ)
Default port priority, traffic class map, queue scheduling, IP
Precedence, or Differentiated Services Code Point (DSCP), and
TCP/UDP Port
VLAN Registration
Description of Software Features
The switch provides a wide range of advanced performance enhancing
features. Flow control eliminates the loss of packets due to bottlenecks
caused by port saturation. Storm suppression prevents broadcast, multicast
and unknown unicast traffic storms from engulfing the network. Untagged
(port-based), tagged, and protocol-based VLANs, plus support for
automatic GVRP VLAN registration provide traffic security and efficient
use of network bandwidth. CoS priority queueing ensures the minimum
delay for moving real-time multimedia data across the network. While
multicast filtering provides support for real-time network applications.
Some of the management features are briefly described below.
Configuration Backup and Restore – You can save the current
configuration settings to a file on a TFTP server, and later download this
file to restore the switch configuration settings.
Authentication – This switch authenticates management access via the
console port, Telnet or web browser. User names and passwords can be
configured locally or can be verified via a remote authentication server (i.e.,
RADIUS or TACACS+). Port-based authentication is also supported via
the IEEE 802.1X protocol. This protocol uses Extensible Authentication
Protocol over LANs (EAPOL) to request user credentials from the 802.1X
client, and then uses the EAP between the switch and the authentication
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server to verify the client’s right to access the network via an authentication
server (i.e., RADIUS server).
Other authentication options include HTTPS for secure management
access via the web, SSH for secure management access over a
Telnet-equivalent connection, SNMP Version 3, IP address filtering for
SNMP/web/Telnet management access, and MAC address filtering for
port access.
Access Control Lists – ACLs provide packet filtering for IP frames
(based on address, protocol, TCP/UDP port number or TCP control
code) or any frames (based on MAC address or Ethernet type). ACLs can
by used to improve performance by blocking unnecessary network traffic
or to implement security controls by restricting access to specific network
resources or protocols.
Port Configuration – You can manually configure the speed and duplex
mode, and flow control used on specific ports, or use auto-negotiation to
detect the connection settings used by the attached device. Use the
full-duplex mode on ports whenever possible to double the throughput of
switch connections. Flow control should also be enabled to control
network traffic during periods of congestion and prevent the loss of
packets when port buffer thresholds are exceeded. The switch supports
flow control based on the IEEE 802.3x standard.
Rate Limiting – This feature controls the maximum rate for traffic
transmitted or received on an interface. Rate limiting is configured on
interfaces at the edge of a network to limit traffic into or out of the
network. Traffic that falls within the rate limit is transmitted, while packets
that exceed the acceptable amount of traffic are dropped.
Port Mirroring – The switch can unobtrusively mirror traffic from any
port to a monitor port. You can then attach a protocol analyzer or RMON
probe to this port to perform traffic analysis and verify connection
integrity.
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Port Trunking – Ports can be combined into an aggregate connection.
Trunks can be manually set up or dynamically configured using IEEE
802.3-2002 (formerly IEEE 802.3ad) Link Aggregation Control Protocol
(LACP). The additional ports dramatically increase the throughput across
any connection, and provide redundancy by taking over the load if a port
in the trunk should fail. The switch supports up to 12 trunks.
Storm Control – Broadcast, multicast and unknown unicast storm
suppression prevents broadcast traffic from overwhelming the network.
When enabled on a port, the level of broadcast traffic passing through the
port is restricted. If broadcast traffic rises above a pre-defined threshold, it
will be throttled until the level falls back beneath the threshold.
Static Addresses – A static address can be assigned to a specific interface
on this switch. Static addresses are bound to the assigned interface and will
not be moved. When a static address is seen on another interface, the
address will be ignored and will not be written to the address table. Static
addresses can be used to provide network security by restricting access for
a known host to a specific port.
IEEE 802.1D Bridge – The switch supports IEEE 802.1D transparent
bridging. The address table facilitates data switching by learning addresses,
and then filtering or forwarding traffic based on this information. The
address table supports up to 16K addresses.
Store-and-Forward Switching – The switch copies each frame into its
memory before forwarding them to another port. This ensures that all
frames are a standard Ethernet size and have been verified for accuracy
with the cyclic redundancy check (CRC). This prevents bad frames from
entering the network and wasting bandwidth.
To avoid dropping frames on congested ports, the switch provides
0.75 MB for frame buffering. This buffer can queue packets awaiting
transmission on congested networks.
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Spanning Tree Algorithm – The switch supports these spanning tree
protocols:
Spanning Tree Protocol (STP, IEEE 802.1D) – This protocol provides
loop detection. When there are multiple physical paths between segments,
this protocol will choose a single path and disable all others to ensure that
only one route exists between any two stations on the network. This
prevents the creation of network loops. However, if the chosen path
should fail for any reason, an alternate path will be activated to maintain
the connection.
Rapid Spanning Tree Protocol (RSTP, IEEE 802.1w) – This protocol
reduces the convergence time for network topology changes to about 3 to
5 seconds, compared to 30 seconds or more for the older IEEE 802.1D
STP standard. It is intended as a complete replacement for STP, but can
still interoperate with switches running the older standard by automatically
reconfiguring ports to STP-compliant mode if they detect STP protocol
messages from attached devices.
Multiple Spanning Tree Protocol (MSTP, IEEE 802.1s) – This protocol is
a direct extension of RSTP. It can provide an independent spanning tree
for different VLANs. It simplifies network management, provides for even
faster convergence than RSTP by limiting the size of each region, and
prevents VLAN members from being segmented from the rest of the
group (as sometimes occurs with IEEE 802.1D STP).
Virtual LANs – The switch supports up to 255 VLANs. A Virtual LAN is
a collection of network nodes that share the same collision domain
regardless of their physical location or connection point in the network.
The switch supports tagged VLANs based on the IEEE 802.1Q standard.
Members of VLAN groups can be dynamically learned via GVRP, or ports
can be manually assigned to a specific set of VLANs. This allows the
switch to restrict traffic to the VLAN groups to which a user has been
assigned. By segmenting your network into VLANs, you can:
•Eliminate broadcast storms which severely degrade performance in a
flat network.
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•Simplify network management for node changes/moves by remotely
configuring VLAN membership for any port, rather than having to
manually change the network connection.
•Provide data security by restricting all traffic to the originating VLAN.
•Use private VLANs to restrict traffic to pass only between data ports
and the uplink ports, thereby isolating adjacent ports within the same
VLAN, and allowing you to limit the total number of VLANs that need
to be configured.
•Use protocol VLANs to restrict traffic to specified interfaces based on
protocol type.
Traffic Prioritization – This switch prioritizes each packet based on the
required level of service, using eight priority queues with strict or Weighted
Round Robin Queuing. It uses IEEE 802.1p and 802.1Q tags to prioritize
incoming traffic based on input from the end-station application. These
functions can
data and best-effort data.
This switch also supports several common methods of prioritizing layer 3/
4 traffic to meet application requirements. Traffic can be prioritized based
on the priority bits in the IP frame’s Type of Service (ToS) octet or the
number of the TCP/UDP port. When these services are enabled, the
priorities are mapped to a Class of Service value by the switch, and the
traffic then sent to the corresponding output queue.
be used to provide independent priorities for delay-sensitive
Quality of Service – Differentiated Services (DiffServ) provides
policy-based management mechanisms used for prioritizing network
resources to meet the requirements of specific traffic types on a per-hop
basis. Each packet is classified upon entry into the network based on
access lists, IP Precedence or DSCP values, or VLAN lists. Using access
lists allows you select traffic based on Layer 2, Layer 3, or Layer 4
information contained in each packet. Based on network policies, different
kinds of traffic can be marked for different kinds of forwarding.
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Multicast Filtering – Specific multicast traffic can be assigned to its own
VLAN to ensure that it does not interfere with normal network traffic and
to guarantee real-time delivery by setting the required priority level for the
designated VLAN. The switch uses IGMP snooping or query to manage
multicast group registration; and multicast profile filtering to control
access to specific multicast services. It also supports Multicast VLAN
Registration (MVR) which allows common multicast traffic, such as
television channels, to be transmitted across a single network-wide
multicast VLAN shared by hosts residing in other standard or private
VLAN groups, while preserving security and data isolation for normal
traffic.
IEEE 802.1Q Tunneling (QinQ) – This feature is designed for service
providers carrying traffic for multiple customers across their networks.
QinQ tunneling is used to maintain customer-specific VLAN and Layer 2
protocol configurations even when different customers use the same
internal VLAN IDs. This is accomplished by inserting Service Provider
VLAN (SPVLAN) tags into the customer’s frames when they enter the
service provider’s network, and then stripping the tags when the frames
leave the network.
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System Defaults
The switch’s system defaults are provided in the configuration file
“Factory_Default_Config.cfg.” To reset the switch defaults, this file
should be set as the startup configuration file (page 4-20).
The following table lists some of the basic system defaults.
SMTP Email Alerts Event HandlerEnabled (but no server defined)
SNTP Clock SynchronizationDisabled
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Connecting to the Switch
Configuration Options
The switch includes a built-in network management agent. The agent
offers a variety of management options, including SNMP, RMON and a
web-based interface. A PC may also be connected directly to the switch for
configuration and monitoring via a command line interface (CLI).
Note: An IP address for this switch is obtained via DHCP by default. To
change this address, see “Setting an IP Address” on page 2-6.
The switch’s HTTP web agent allows you to configure switch parameters,
monitor port connections, and display statistics using a standard web
browser such as Netscape Navigator version 6.2 and higher or Microsoft
IE version 5.0 and higher. The switch’s web management interface can be
accessed from any computer attached to the network.
2
The CLI program can be accessed by a direct connection to the RS-232
serial console port on the switch, or remotely by a Telnet or Secure Shell
(SSH) connection over the network.
The switch’s management agent also supports SNMP (Simple Network
Management Protocol). This SNMP agent permits the switch to be
managed from any system in the network using network management
software such as SMC EliteView.
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The switch’s web interface, CLI configuration program, and SNMP agent
allow you to perform the following management functions:
• Set user names and passwords
• Set an IP interface for a management VLAN
• Configure SNMP parameters
• Enable/disable any port
• Set the speed/duplex mode for any port
• Configure the bandwidth of any port by limiting input or output
rates
• Control port access through IEEE 802.1X security or static address
filtering
• Filter packets using Access Control Lists (ACLs)
• Configure up to 255 IEEE 802.1Q VLANs
• Enable GVRP automatic VLAN registration
• Configure IGMP multicast filtering
• Upload and download system firmware via TFTP
• Upload and download switch configuration files via TFTP
• Configure Spanning Tree parameters
• Configure Class of Service (CoS) priority queuing
• Configure up to 12 static or LACP trunks
• Enable port mirroring
• Set broadcast, multicast or unknown unicast storm control on any
port
• Display system information and statistics
Required Connections
The switch provides an RS-232 serial port that enables a connection to a
PC or terminal for monitoring and configuring the switch. A null-modem
console cable is provided with the switch.
Attach a VT100-compatible terminal, or a PC running a terminal
emulation program to the switch. You can use the console cable provided
with this package, or use a null-modem cable that complies with the wiring
assignments shown in the Installation Guide.
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To connect a terminal to the console port, complete the following steps:
1. Connect the console cable to the serial port on a terminal, or a PC
running terminal emulation software, and tighten the captive retaining
screws on the DB-9 connector.
2. Connect the other end of the cable to the RS-232 serial port on the
switch.
3. Make sure the terminal emulation software is set as follows:
• Select the appropriate serial port (COM port 1 or COM port 2).
• Set to any of the following baud rates: 9600, 19200, 38400, 57600,
115200 (Note: Set to 9600 baud if want to view all the system
initialization messages.).
• Set the data format to 8 data bits, 1 stop bit, and no parity.
• Set flow control to none.
• Set the emulation mode to VT100.
• When using HyperTerminal, select Terminal keys, not Windows
keys.
®
Notes: 1. When using HyperTerminal with Microsoft
make sure that you have Windows 2000 Service Pack 2 or later
installed. Windows 2000 Service Pack 2 fixes the problem of
arrow keys not functioning in HyperTerminal’s VT100
emulation. See www.microsoft.com for information on
Windows 2000 service packs.
2. Refer to “Line Commands” on page 20-26 for a complete
description of console configuration options.
3. Once you have set up the terminal correctly, the console login
screen will be displayed.
Windows® 2000,
For a description of how to use the CLI, see “Using the Command Line
Interface” on page 18-1. For a list of all the CLI commands and detailed
information on using the CLI, refer to “Command Groups” on page
18-12.
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Remote Connections
Prior to accessing the switch’s onboard agent via a network connection,
you must first configure it with a valid IP address, subnet mask, and default
gateway using a console connection, DHCP or BOOTP protocol.
An IP address for this switch is obtained via DHCP by default. To
manually configure this address or enable dynamic address assignment via
DHCP or BOOTP, see “Setting an IP Address” on page 2-6.
Note: This switch supports four concurrent Telnet/SSH sessions.
After configuring the switch’s IP parameters, you can access the onboard
configuration program from anywhere within the attached network. The
onboard configuration program can be accessed using Telnet from any
computer attached to the network. The switch can also be managed by any
computer using a web browser (Internet Explorer 5.0 or above, or
Netscape Navigator 6.2 or above), or from a network computer using
SNMP network management software.
Note: The onboard program only provides access to basic configuration
functions. To access the full range of SNMP management
functions, you must use SNMP-based network management
software.
Basic Configuration
Console Connection
The CLI program provides two different command levels — normal
access level (Normal Exec) and privileged access level (Privileged Exec).
The commands available at the Normal Exec level are a limited subset of
those available at the Privileged Exec level and allow you to only display
information and use basic utilities. To fully configure the switch
parameters, you must access the CLI at the Privileged Exec level.
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Access to both CLI levels are controlled by user names and passwords.
The switch has a default user name and password for each level. To log
into the CLI at the Privileged Exec level using the default user name and
password, perform these steps:
1. To initiate your console connection, press <Enter>. The “User Access
Verification” procedure starts.
2. At the Username prompt, enter “admin.”
3. At the Password prompt, also enter “admin.” (The password
characters are not displayed on the console screen.)
4. The session is opened and the CLI displays the “Console#” prompt
indicating you have access at the Privileged Exec level.
Setting Passwords
Note: If this is your first time to log into the CLI program, you should
define new passwords for both default user names using the
“username” command, record them and put them in a safe place.
Passwords can consist of up to 8 alphanumeric characters and are case
sensitive. To prevent unauthorized access to the switch, set the passwords
as follows:
1. Open the console interface with the default user name and password
“admin” to access the Privileged Exec level.
2. Type “configure” and press <Enter>.
3. Type “username guest password 0 password,” for the Normal Exec
level, where password is your new password. Press <Enter>.
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4. Type “username admin password 0 password,” for the Privileged Exec
level, where password is your new password. Press <Enter>.
Username: admin
Password:
CLI session with the SMC7816M/VSW is opened.
To end the CLI session, enter [Exit].
You must establish IP address information for the switch to obtain
management access through the network. The switch can be managed
through Gigabit Ethernet uplink Ports 17 or 18 within the data network,
or through Fast Ethernet Port 19 which is designed to serve as a dedicated
management port outside of the data network.
All ports are all configured as members of VLAN 1 by default. To manage
the switch through uplink ports 17 or 18, configure an IP address for the
VLAN to which these ports are assigned. To manage the switch through
the dedicated management port (Port 19), first assign this port to another
VLAN outside of the data network, and then configure an IP address for
management access to this VLAN.
You could also retain the uplink ports as members of the data network (i.e.,
the VLAN containing both the downlink and uplink ports), and add them
as members to a separate network configured with an IP address for
management access. Logically, the management VLAN should also contain
the dedicated management port. Just note that no traffic is allowed to pass
between any of the data ports 1-18 and the dedicated management port,
regardless of the VLANs to which they are assigned. Port 19 is only
provided for configuring and monitoring the switch.
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Using the dedicated management port provides a back channel for
troubleshooting when the switch cannot be reached through the data
network. To provide additional security against eavesdropping on
management traffic, leave the IP address for the data network (i.e., the
VLAN containing ports 1-18) unconfigured.
To create a new VLAN and assign the management port to it, enter
commands similar to those shown below:
1. From the Global Configuration mode prompt, type “vlan database” to
access the vlan-configuration mode. Press <Enter>.
2. Enter “vlan vlan-id media ethernet state active” where “vlan-id” should
be set to a VLAN index that does not contain the data ports.
3. Enter “vlan vlan-id name vlan-name” where “vlan-id” is the index for
the management VLAN and “vlan-name” is a name chosen to
represent the management VLAN.
4. Return to the Global Configuration mode by entering the “exit”
command.
5. At the Global Configuration mode prompt, type “interface ethernet
1/19” to access the interface-configuration mode for Port 19. Press
<Enter>.
6. Enter “switchport allowed vlan add 2 untagged” to add Port 19 as an
untagged member of VLAN 2.
7. Enter “switchport native vlan 2” to configure the default VLAN ID
for this port as VLAN 2. The default VLAN ID for all ports is VLAN
1, and this must be reassigned to another VLAN before you can
remove Port 19 from VLAN 1 as shown in the next step.
8. Enter “switchport allowed vlan remove 1” to remove Port 19 from the
data network.
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9. Then follow the steps indicated in the next section to assign an IP
address to this VLAN using manual configuration or automatic
configuration via DHCP or BOOTP.
Note: If you put the uplink ports (Ports 17 and 18) in a separate
management VLAN, do not change their default VLAN ID. Nor
should you remove these ports from the VLAN used for the data
network. All data ports, both uplink and downlink, should be
included in the same VLAN for normal operations (i.e., VLAN 1
by default).
You can configure an IP address in either of the following ways:
Manual — You have to input the information, including IP address and
subnet mask. If your management station is not in the same IP subnet as
the switch, you will also need to specify the default gateway router.
Dynamic — The switch sends IP configuration requests to BOOTP or
DHCP address allocation servers on the network.
Manual Configuration
You can manually assign an IP address to the switch. You may also need to
specify a default gateway that resides between this device and management
stations that exist on another network segment. Valid IP addresses consist
of four decimal numbers, 0 to 255, separated by periods. Anything outside
this format will not be accepted by the CLI program.
Note: An IP address for this switch is obtained via DHCP by default.
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Before you can assign an IP address to the switch, you must obtain the
following information from your network administrator:
•IP address for the switch
•Network mask for this network
•Default gateway for the network
To assign an IP address to the switch, complete the following steps:
1. From the Global Configuration mode prompt, type “interface vlan 1”
to access the interface-configuration mode. Press <Enter>.
2. Type “ip address ip-address netmask,” where “ip-address” is the switch
IP address and “netmask” is the network mask for the network. Press
<Enter>.
3. Type “exit” to return to the global configuration mode prompt. Press
<Enter>.
4. To set the IP address of the default gateway for the network to which
the switch belongs, type “ip default-gateway gateway,” where “gateway”
is the IP address of the default gateway. Press <Enter>.
If you select the “bootp” or “dhcp” option, IP will be enabled but will not
function until a BOOTP or DHCP reply has been received. You therefore
need to reset the switch start broadcasting service requests. Requests will
be sent periodically in an effort to obtain IP configuration information.
(BOOTP and DHCP values can include the IP address, subnet mask, and
default gateway.)
If the “bootp” or “dhcp” option is saved to the startup-config file (step 6),
then the switch will start broadcasting service requests as soon as it is
powered on.
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To automatically configure the switch by communicating with BOOTP or
DHCP address allocation servers on the network, complete the following
steps:
1. From the Global Configuration mode prompt, type “interface vlan 1”
to access the interface-configuration mode. Press <Enter>.
2. At the interface-configuration mode prompt, use one of the following
commands:
•To obtain IP settings via DHCP, type “ip address dhcp” and press
<Enter>.
•To obtain IP settings via BOOTP, type “ip address bootp” and
press <Enter>.
3. Type “end” to return to the Privileged Exec mode. Press <Enter>.
4. Reset the switch by entering the “reload” command.
5. Wait a few minutes for the switch to reboot, and then check the IP
configuration settings by typing the “show ip interface” command.
Press <Enter>.
6. Then save your configuration changes by typing “copy running-config
startup-config.” Enter the startup file name and press <Enter>.
Console#show ip interface38-4
IP address and netmask: 192.168.1.54 255.255.255.0 on VLAN 1,
and address mode: DHCP
Console#copy running-config startup-config20-17
Startup configuration file name []: startup
\Write to FLASH Programming.
\Write to FLASH finish.
Success.
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Enabling SNMP Management Access
The switch can be configured to accept management commands from
Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) applications such as HP
OpenView. You can configure the switch to (1) respond to SNMP requests
or (2) generate SNMP traps.
When SNMP management stations send requests to the switch (either to
return information or to set a parameter), the switch provides the
requested data or sets the specified parameter. The switch can also be
configured to send information to SNMP managers (without being
requested by the managers) through trap messages, which inform the
manager that certain events have occurred.
The switch includes an SNMP agent that supports SNMP version 1, 2c,
and 3 clients. To provide management access for version 1 or 2c clients,
you must specify a community string. The switch provides a default MIB
View (i.e., an SNMPv3 construct) for the default “public” community
string that provides read access to the entire MIB tree, and a default view
for the “private” community string that provides read/write access to the
entire MIB tree. However, you may assign new views to version 1 or 2c
community strings that suit your specific security requirements (see
page 5-24).
Community Strings (for SNMP version 1 and 2c clients)
Community strings are used to control management access to SNMP
version 1 and 2c stations, as well as to authorize SNMP stations to receive
trap messages from the switch. You therefore need to assign community
strings to specified users, and set the access level.
The default strings are:
•public - with read-only access. Authorized management stations are
only able to retrieve MIB objects.
•private - with read-write access. Authorized management stations are
able to both retrieve and modify MIB objects.
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To prevent unauthorized access to the switch from SNMP version 1 or 2c
clients, it is recommended that you change the default community strings.
To configure a community string, complete the following steps:
1. From the Privileged Exec level global configuration mode prompt,
type “snmp-server community string mode,” where “string” is the
community access string and “mode” is rw (read/write) or ro (read
only). Press <Enter>. (Note that the default mode is read only.)
2. To remove an existing string, simply type “no snmp-server community
string,” where “string” is the community access string to remove. Press
<Enter>.
Console(config)#snmp-server community admin rw21-4
Console(config)#snmp-server community private
Console(config)#
Note: If you do not intend to support access to SNMP version 1 and 2c
clients, we recommend that you delete both of the default
community strings. If there are no community strings, then SNMP
management access from SNMP v1 and v2c clients is disabled.
Trap Receivers
You can also specify SNMP stations that are to receive traps from the
switch. To configure a trap receiver, use the “snmp-server host” command.
From the Privileged Exec level global configuration mode prompt, type:
“snmp-server host host-address community-string
[version {1 | 2c | 3 {auth | noauth | priv}}]”
where “host-address” is the IP address for the trap receiver,
“community-string” specifies access rights for a version 1/2c host, or is
the user name of a version 3 host, “version” indicates the SNMP client
version, and “auth | noauth | priv” means that authentication, no
authentication, or authentication and privacy is used for v3 clients.
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Then press <Enter>. For a more detailed description of these parameters,
see “snmp-server host” on page 21-6. The following example creates a
trap host for each type of SNMP client.
Console(config)#snmp-server host 10.1.19.23 batman21-6
Console(config)#snmp-server host 10.1.19.98 robin version 2c
Console(config)#snmp-server host 10.1.19.34 barbie version 3 auth
Console(config)#
Configuring Access for SNMP Version 3 Clients
To configure management access for SNMPv3 clients, you need to first
create a view that defines the portions of MIB that the client can read or
write, assign the view to a group, and then assign the user to a group. The
following example creates one view called “mib-2” that includes the entire
MIB-2 tree branch, and then another view that includes the IEEE 802.1d
bridge MIB. It assigns these respective read and read/write views to a
group call “r&d” and specifies group authentication via MD5 or SHA. In
the last step, it assigns a v3 user to this group, indicating that MD5 will be
used for authentication, provides the password “greenpeace” for
authentication, and the password “einstien” for encryption.
Console(config)#snmp-server view mib-2 1.3.6.1.2.1 included 21-13
Console(config)#snmp-server view 802.1d 1.3.6.1.2.1.17 included
Console(config)#snmp-server group r&d v3 auth mib-2 802.1d21-15
Console(config)#snmp-server user steve group r&d v3 auth md5
greenpeace priv des56 einstien21-18
Console(config)#
For a more detailed explanation on how to configure the switch for access
from SNMP v3 clients, refer to “Simple Network Management Protocol”
on page 5-1, or refer to the specific CLI commands for SNMP starting on
page 21-1.
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Managing System Files
The switch’s flash memory supports three types of system files that can be
managed by the CLI program, web interface, or SNMP. The switch’s file
system allows files to be uploaded and downloaded, copied, deleted, and
set as a start-up file.
The three types of files are:
•Configuration — This file type stores system configuration
information and is created when configuration settings are saved.
Saved configuration files can be selected as a system start-up file or can
be uploaded via TFTP to a server for backup. The file named
“Factory_Default_Config.cfg” contains all the system default settings
and cannot be deleted from the system. If the system is booted with
the factory default settings, the master unit will also create a file named
“startup1.cfg” that contains system settings for initialization, including
information about the unit identifier, MAC address, and installed
module type. The configuration settings from the factory defaults
configuration file are copied to this file, which is then used to boot the
switch. See “Saving or Restoring Configuration Settings” on page 4-20
for more information.
•Operation Code — System software that is executed after boot-up,
also known as run-time code. This code runs the switch operations and
provides the CLI and web management interfaces. See “Managing
Firmware” on page 4-17 for more information.
•Diagnostic Code — Software that is run during system boot-up, also
known as POST (Power On Self-Test).
Due to the size limit of the flash memory, the switch supports only two
operation code files. However, you can have as many diagnostic code files
and configuration files as available flash memory space allows. The switch
has a total of 32 Mbytes of flash memory for system files.
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In the system flash memory, one file of each type must be set as the
start-up file. During a system boot, the diagnostic and operation code files
set as the start-up file are run, and then the start-up configuration file is
loaded.
Note that configuration files should be downloaded using a file name that
reflects the contents or usage of the file settings. If you download directly
to the running-config, the system will reboot, and the settings will have to
be copied from the running-config to a permanent file.
Saving Configuration Settings
Configuration commands only modify the running configuration file and
are not saved when the switch is rebooted. To save all your configuration
changes in nonvolatile storage, you must copy the running configuration
file to the start-up configuration file using the “copy” command.
New startup configuration files must have a name specified. File names on
the switch are case-sensitive, can be from 1 to 31 characters, must not
contain slashes (\ or /), and the leading letter of the file name must not be
a period (.). (Valid characters: A-Z, a-z, 0-9, “.”, “-”, “_”)
There can be more than one user-defined configuration file saved in the
switch’s flash memory, but only one is designated as the “startup” file that
is loaded when the switch boots. The copy running-config startup-config command always sets the new file as the startup file. To
select a previously saved configuration file, use the boot system config:<filename> command.
The maximum number of saved configuration files depends on available
flash memory, with each configuration file normally requiring less than 20
kbytes. The amount of available flash memory can be checked by using the
dir command.
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To save the current configuration settings, enter the following command:
1. From the Privileged Exec mode prompt, type “copy running-config
startup-config” and press <Enter>.
2. Enter the name of the start-up file. Press <Enter>.
Console#copy running-config startup-config20-17
Startup configuration file name []: startup
\Write to FLASH Programming.
\Write to FLASH finish.
Success.
Console#
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WITCH
This section describes the basic switch features, along with a detailed
description of how to configure each feature via a web browser, and a brief
example for the Command Line Interface.
This switch provides an embedded HTTP web agent. Using a web browser
you can configure the switch and view statistics to monitor network
activity. The web agent can be accessed by any computer on the network
using a standard web browser (Internet Explorer 5.0 or above, or Netscape
Navigator 6.2 or above).
Note: You can also use the Command Line Interface (CLI) to manage
the switch over a serial connection to the console port or via
Telnet. For more information on using the CLI, refer to Chapter
18 “Overview of the Command Line Interface.”
Prior to accessing the switch from a web browser, be sure you have first
performed the following tasks:
1. Configure the switch with a valid IP address, subnet mask, and default
gateway using an out-of-band serial connection, BOOTP or DHCP
protocol. (See “Setting an IP Address” on page 2-6.)
2. Set user names and passwords using an out-of-band serial connection.
Access to the web agent is controlled by the same user names and
passwords as the onboard configuration program. (See “Setting
Passwords” on page 2-5.)
3. After you enter a user name and password, you will have access to the
system configuration program.
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Notes: 1. You are allowed three attempts to enter the correct password;
on the third failed attempt the current connection is
terminated.
2. If you log into the web interface as guest (Normal Exec level),
you can view the configuration settings or change the guest
password. If you log in as “admin” (Privileged Exec level), you
can change the settings on any page.
3. If the path between your management station and this switch
does not pass through any device that uses the Spanning Tree
Algorithm, then you can set the switch port attached to your
management station to fast forwarding (i.e., enable Admin
Edge Port) to improve the switch’s response time to
management commands issued through the web interface. See
“Configuring Interface Settings” on page 12-18.
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Navigating the Web Browser Interface
To access the web-browser interface you must first enter a user name and
password. The administrator has Read/Write access to all configuration
parameters and statistics. The default user name and password “admin” is
used for the administrator.
Home Page
When your web browser connects with the switch’s web agent, the home
page is displayed as shown below. The home page displays the Main Menu
on the left side of the screen and System Information on the right side.
The Main Menu links are used to navigate to other menus, and display
configuration parameters and statistics.
Figure 3-1 Home Page
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Configuration Options
Configurable parameters have a dialog box or a drop-down list. Once a
configuration change has been made on a page, be sure to click on the
Apply button to confirm the new setting. The following table summarizes
the web page configuration buttons.
Table 3-1 Web Page Configuration Buttons
ButtonAction
ApplySets specified values to the system.
RevertCancels specified values and restores current values
prior to pressing “Apply.”
HelpLinks directly to web help.
Notes: 1. To ensure proper screen refresh, be sure that Internet Explorer
5.x is configured as follows: Under the menu “Tools / Internet
Options / General / Temporary Internet Files / Settings,” the
setting for item “Check for newer versions of stored pages”
should be “Every visit to the page.”
2. When using Internet Explorer 5.0, you may have to manually
refresh the screen after making configuration changes by
pressing the browser’s refresh button.
Panel Display
The web agent displays an image of the switch’s ports. The Mode can be set to
display different information for the ports, including Active (i.e., up or down), Duplex
(i.e., half or full duplex), or Flow Control (i.e., with or without flow control). Clicking on
the image of a port opens the Port Configuration page as described on page 9-4.
Figure 3-2 Front Panel Indicators
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Main Menu
Using the onboard web agent, you can define system parameters, manage
and control the switch, and all its ports, or monitor network conditions.
The following table briefly describes the selections available from this
program.
Table 3-2 Switch Main Menu
MenuDescriptionPage
System4-1
System InformationProvides basic system description, including contact
information
System HealthShows status of fans, CPU and memory 4-4
Switch InformationShows the number of ports, hardware/firmware
version numbers, and power status
Bridge ExtensionShows the bridge extension parameters4-9
IP ConfigurationSets the IP address for management access4-11
Jumbo FramesEnables support for jumbo frames4-16
File Management4-17
Copy OperationAllows the transfer and copying files4-18
DeleteAllows deletion of files from the flash memory4-18
Set StartupSets the startup file4-18
Line4-24
ConsoleSets console port connection parameters4-24
TelnetSets Telnet connection parameters4-26
Log 4-29
Logs Sends error messages to a logging process4-33
System Logs Stores and displays error messages4-29
Remote Logs Configures the logging of messages to a remote
logging process
SMTPSends an SMTP client message to a participating
server
4-31
4-34
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Table 3-2 Switch Main Menu (Continued)
MenuDescriptionPage
ResetRestarts the switch4-36
SNTP4-37
ConfigurationConfigures SNTP client settings, including a specified
list of servers
Clock Time ZoneSets the local time zone for the system clock4-39
SNMP5-1
ConfigurationConfigures community strings and related trap
functions
Agent StatusEnables or disables SNMP 5-4
SNMPv35-10
Engine IDSets the SNMP v3 engine ID5-10
Remote Engine IDSets the SNMP v3 engine ID on a remote device5-11
UsersConfigures SNMP v3 users5-12
Remote UsersConfigures SNMP v3 users on a remote device5-15
GroupsConfigures SNMP v3 groups5-18
ViewsConfigures SNMP v3 views5-24
Security6-1
User AccountsConfigures user names, passwords, and access levels6-1
Authentication Settings Configures authentication sequence, RADIUS and
TACACS
HTTPS Settings Configures secure HTTP settings6-7
SSH 6-10
Settings Configures Secure Shell server settings6-16
Host-Key Settings Generates the host key pair (public and private)6-13
Port SecurityConfigures per port security, including status,
response for security breach, and maximum allowed
MAC addresses
4-37
5-4
6-3
7-2
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Table 3-2 Switch Main Menu (Continued)
MenuDescriptionPage
802.1X Port authentication6-19
InformationDisplays global configuration settings6-21
ConfigurationConfigures global configuration parameters6-22
Port ConfigurationSets the authentication mode for individual ports6-23
StatisticsDisplays protocol statistics for the selected port6-26
ACL8-1
Configuration Configures packet filtering based on IP or MAC
addresses
Mask ConfigurationControls the order in which ACL rules are checked8-10
Port Binding Binds a port to the specified ACL8-16
IP FilterConfigures IP addresses that are allowed
management access
DHCP Snooping7-8
Configuration Configures DHCP snooping globally or for specific
VLANs, MAC address verification, and trusted ports
InformationShows configured settings, trusted ports, and binding
table entries
IP Source Guard7-5
Configuration Filters IP traffic on unsecure ports for which the
source address cannot be identified via DHCP
snooping nor static source bindings
Packet Filter7-15
Base Filter Filters DHCP request packets, DHCP reply packets,
or NetBIOS packets
IP/MAC FilterFilters IP/MAC address pairs7-18
Port9-1
Port Information Displays port connection status9-1
Trunk Information Displays trunk connection status9-1
Port Configuration Configures port connection settings9-4
Trunk MembershipSpecifies ports to group into static trunks9-9
LACP9-11
Configuration Allows ports to dynamically join trunks9-11
Aggregation Port Configures parameters for link aggregation group
members
Port Counters
Information
Port Internal
Information
Port Neighbors
Information
Port Broadcast ControlSets the broadcast storm threshold for each port9-23
Trunk Broadcast Control Sets the broadcast storm threshold for each trunk9-23
Mirror Port
Configuration
Rate Limit 9-26
Input
Port Configuration
Input
Trunk Configuration
Output
Port Configuration
Output
Trunk Configuration
Input VLAN
Configuration
Port StatisticsLists Ethernet and RMON port statistics9-29
Displays statistics for LACP protocol messages9-17
Displays settings and operational state for the local
side
Displays settings and operational state for the remote
side
Sets the source and target ports for mirroring9-25
Sets the input rate limit for each port9-26
Sets the input rate limit for each trunk9-26
Sets the output rate limit for each port9-26
Sets the output rate limit for each trunk9-26
Sets the input rate limit member port of specified
VLAN
9-13
9-18
9-21
9-26
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Table 3-2 Switch Main Menu (Continued)
MenuDescriptionPage
VDSL10-1
Global Configuration Configures global VDSL variables which can be
applied to all ports
VDSL Port
Configuration
Line Profile
Configuration
VDSL Status
Information
VDSL Performance
Statistics
Alarm Profile
Configuration
CPE Information Displays information on CPE software module
VDSL OAM Controls various functions for VDSL chip on local
Address Table11-1
Static AddressesDisplays entries for interface, address or VLAN 11-1
Dynamic Addresses Displays or edits static entries in the Address Table11-2
Address Aging Sets timeout for dynamically learned entries11-4
Configures communication parameters for VDSL
ports
Configures a list of communication parameters which
can be applied to all VDSL ports or to a selected
group of ports
Displays information on VDSL configuration
settings, signal status, and communication statistics
Displays performance information including
common error conditions over predefined intervals
for the VDSL line, as well as statistics for Ethernet
traffic and High-Level.Data-Link Control (HDLC)
Configures a list of threshold values for error states
which can be applied a selected group of VDSL ports
versions, buffer status and version, and performance
counters
switch port and for CPE, resetting the CPE, and
upgrading firmware on CPE
10-1
10-7
10-16
10-21
10-25
10-30
10-36
10-41
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Table 3-2 Switch Main Menu (Continued)
MenuDescriptionPage
Spanning Tree12-1
STA
InformationDisplays STA values used for the bridge12-4
Configuration Configures global bridge settings for STP, RSTP and
MSTP
Port InformationDisplays individual port settings for STA12-13
Trunk Information Displays individual trunk settings for STA12-13
Port ConfigurationConfigures individual port settings for STA12-18
Trunk Configuration Configures individual trunk settings for STA12-18
MSTP
VLAN Configuration Configures priority and VLANs for a spanning tree
instance
Port Information Displays port settings for a specified MST instance12-25
Trunk InformationDisplays trunk settings for a specified MST instance12-25
Port ConfigurationConfigures port settings for a specified MST instance 12-27
Trunk ConfigurationConfigures trunk settings for a specified MST
instance
VLAN13-1
System ModeConfigure the switch to operate in normal mode or
Basic InformationDisplays information on the VLAN type supported
by this switch
Current Table Shows the current port members of each VLAN and
whether or not the port is tagged or untagged
Static List Used to create or remove VLAN groups13-10
Static Table Modifies the settings for an existing VLAN13-12
12-8
12-22
12-27
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13-7
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Table 3-2 Switch Main Menu (Continued)
MenuDescriptionPage
Static Membership by
Port
Port ConfigurationSpecifies default PVID and VLAN attributes13-15
Trunk Configuration Specifies default trunk VID and VLAN attributes13-15
Private VLAN13-18
Status Enables or disables the private VLAN 13-18
Link Status Configures the private VLAN13-19
Protocol VLAN13-20
ConfigurationCreates a protocol group, specifying the supported
Port ConfigurationMaps a protocol group to a VLAN13-22
802.1Q TunnelingSets the Tag Protocol Identifier (TPID) and copying
VLAN SwapManually maps VLAN IDs between uplink and
Priority14-1
Default Port PrioritySets the default priority for each port14-1
Default Trunk PrioritySets the default priority for each trunk14-1
Traffic ClassesMaps IEEE 802.1p priority tags to output queues14-3
Traffic Classes StatusEnables/disables traffic class priorities (not
Queue ModeSets queue mode to strict priority or Weighted
Queue SchedulingConfigures Weighted Round Robin queueing 14-7
IP Precedence/
DSCP Priority Status
IP Precedence PrioritySets IP Type of Service priority, mapping the
IP DSCP PrioritySets IP Differentiated Services Code Point priority,
Configures membership type for interfaces, including
tagged, untagged or forbidden
protocols
of the priority bits from inner to outer VLAN tag
downlink ports for use in QinQ tunneling
implemented)
Round-Robin
Globally selects IP Precedence or DSCP Priority, or
disables both.
precedence tag to a class-of-service value
mapping a DSCP tag to a class-of-service value
13-14
13-21
13-24
13-33
NA
14-6
14-9
14-11
14-13
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Table 3-2 Switch Main Menu (Continued)
MenuDescriptionPage
IPv6 MappingAssigns IPv6 traffic classes to one of the
Class-of-Service values
IP Port Priority Status Globally enables or disables IP Port Priority14-16
IP Port Priority Sets TCP/UDP port priority, defining the socket
number and associated class-of-service value
QoS15-1
DiffServConfigure QoS classification criteria and service
policies
Class MapCreates a class map for a type of traffic15-3
Policy MapCreates a policy map for multiple interfaces15-6
Service PolicyApplies a policy map defined to an ingress port15-10
IGMP Snooping16-2
IGMP Configuration Enables multicast filtering; configures parameters for
multicast query
Multicast Router
Port Information
Static Multicast Router
Port Configuration
IP Multicast Registration
Table
IGMP Member
Port Table
IGMP Immediate Leave
Table
IGMP Filter
Configuration
IGMP Profile Group
Configuration
IGMP Filter/Throttling
Port Configuration
Displays the ports that are attached to a neighboring
multicast router for each VLAN ID
Assigns ports that are attached to a neighboring
multicast router
Displays all multicast groups active on this switch,
including multicast IP addresses and VLAN ID
Indicates multicast addresses associated with the
selected VLAN
Immediately deletes a member port of a multicast
service if a leave packet is received
Enables IGMP filtering and creates profile groups16-15
Sets IGMP filter profile groups and access mode16-16
Assigns IGMP filter profiles to port interfaces and
sets throttle mode
14-15
14-11
15-2
16-4
16-7
16-8
16-9
16-9
16-13
16-18
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Table 3-2 Switch Main Menu (Continued)
MenuDescriptionPage
IGMP Filter/Throttling
Trunk Configuration
MVR16-20
ConfigurationGlobally enables MVR, sets the MVR VLAN, adds
Port Information Displays MVR interface type, MVR operational and
Trunk Information Displays MVR interface type, MVR operational and
Group IP InformationDisplays the ports attached to an MVR multicast
Port Configuration Configures MVR interface type and immediate leave
Trunk ConfigurationConfigures MVR interface type and immediate leave
Group Member
Configuration
DNS17-1
General ConfigurationEnables DNS; configures domain name and domain
Static Host TableConfigures static entries for domain name to address
CacheDisplays cache entries discovered by designated name
Assigns IGMP filter profiles to trunk interfaces and
sets throttle mode
multicast stream addresses
activity status, and immediate leave status
activity status, and immediate leave status
stream
status
status
Statically assigns MVR multicast streams to an
interface
list; and specifies IP address of name servers for
dynamic lookup
mapping
servers
16-18
16-21
16-24
16-24
16-28
16-26
16-26
16-30
17-1
17-4
17-6
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HAPTER
B
ASIC
This chapter describes the basic functions required to set up management
access to the switch, display or upgrade operating software, or reset the
system.
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T
Displaying System Information
You can easily identify the system by displaying the device name, location
and contact information.
Field Attributes
• System Name – Name assigned to the switch system.
• Object ID – MIB II object ID for switch’s network management
subsystem.
• Location – Specifies the system location.
• Contact – Administrator responsible for the system.
• System Up Time – Length of time the management agent has been up.
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ASKS
These additional parameters are displayed for the CLI.
• System Description – Brief description of device type.
• MAC Address – The physical layer address for this switch.
• Web Server – Shows if management access via HTTP is enabled.
• Web Server Port – Shows the TCP port number used by the web
interface.
• Web Secure Server – Shows if management access via HTTPS is
enabled.
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• Web Secure Server Port – Shows the TCP port used by the HTTPS
interface.
• Telnet Server – Shows if management access via Telnet is enabled.
• Telnet Server Port – Shows the TCP port used by the Telnet interface.
• Authentication Login – Shows the user login authentication sequence.
• Jumbo Frame – Shows if jumbo frames are enabled.
• POST Result – Shows results of the power-on self-test
• System Health – Shows the functional status of key system
components
Web – Click System, System Information. Specify the system name,
location, and contact information for the system administrator, then click
Apply. (This page also
Command Line Interface via Telnet.)
includes a Telnet button that allows access to the
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Figure 4-1 System Information
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ISPLAYING SYSTEM INFORMATION
CLI – Specify the hostname, location and contact information.
Console(config)#hostname R&D 520-2
Console(config)#snmp-server location WC 921-5
Console(config)#snmp-server contact Ted21-5
Console(config)#exit
Console#show system20-8
System Description: TigerAccess(TM) SMC7816M/VSW
System OID String: 1.3.6.1.4.1.202.40.2
System Information
System Up Time: 0 days, 1 hours, 56 minutes, and 9.89
seconds
System Name: R&D 5
System Location: WC 9
System Contact: Ted
MAC Address (Unit1): 00-01-02-03-04-05
Web Server: Enabled
Web Server Port: 80
Web Secure Server: Enabled
Web Secure Server Port: 443
Telnet Server: Enable
Telnet Server Port: 23
Jumbo Frame: Disabled
POST Result:
DUMMY Test 1 ................. PASS
UART Loopback Test ........... PASS
DRAM Test .................... PASS
PCI Device 1 Test ............ PASS
I2C Bus Initialization ....... PASS
Done All Pass.
SYSTEM health:
PCI work OK
PCI fail counter 0:
I2C 0 work OK
failed counter 0
Console#
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Displaying System Health
Use the System Health Information page to display the status of the fans,
internal temperature, main board, CPU, and system memory.
Field Attributes
General Status
• Fan Status – The fan’s functioning status.
• Fan Failed Times – The number of times the fan has failed since the
system was booted.
• Thermal Status – The temperature status of the system.
(Normal or Too High)
• System Hardware Status – The status of the overall system.
(OK or Failed)
CPU Status
• Current Utilization – Current percentage of CPU utilization.
• Max Utilization Statistically – Maximum statistical utilization over the
past 10 seconds.
• Average Utilization Statistically – Average statistical utilization since
the system was booted.
• Peak Time – Time at which the CPU reach its peak utilization.
• Peak Time Duration – Duration of peak utilization.
• Total Amount – Total amount of memory provided by the system.
• Allocated Amount – Amount of memory allocated to active processes.
1. Once the rising alarm threshold is exceeded, utilization must drop beneath the falling
threshold before the alarm is ter minated, and then exceed the rising threshold again before
another alarm is triggered.
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• Free Amount – Amount of memory currently free for use.
• Freed / Total – Percentage of free memory compared to total memory.
• Utilization Raising Alarm Threshold
1
– Rising threshold for memory
utilization alarm. (Range: 1-100%; Default: 90%)
• Utilization Falling Alarm Threshold
1
– Falling threshold for memory
utilization alarm. (Range: 1-100%; Default: 90%)
Web – Click System, System Health Information.
Figure 4-2 System Health Information
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CLI – Use the following commands to display the status of the CPU and
system memory.
Console#show cpu utilization20-11
CPU current utilization : 73%
Max utilization in 10s: 73%
Avg utilization in 10s: 73%
SYSTEM health:
Fan 1:
Status:OK
Fail times:0
Fan 2:
Status:OK
Fail times:0
Fan 3:
Status:OK
Fail times:0
Thermal 1:
Temperature Comfortable.
PCI work OK
PCI fail counter 0:
I2C 0 work OK
failed counter 0
Console#
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ISPLAYING HARDWARE/SOFTWARE VERSIONS
Displaying Hardware/Software Versions
Use the Switch Information page to display hardware/firmware version
numbers for the main board and management software, as well as the
power status of the system.
Field Attributes
Main Board
• Serial Number – Serial number of main board.
• Number of Ports – Number of built-in ports.
• Hardware Version – Hardware version of the main board.
• Internal Power Status – Displays the status of the internal power
supply.
Signal Board
• Serial Number – Serial number of VDSL2 signal processor board. This
board includes the Burst Mode Engine (BME), Digital Signal Processing
(DSP) engine, Analog Front End (AFE), and Integrated Front Ends
(IFE) for 100/100 Mbps symmetric and 100/50 Mbps asymmetric line
drivers.
• Hardware Version – Hardware version of VDSL2 signal processing
board.
Management Software
• EPLD Version – Version number of EEPROM Programmable Logic
Devices.
• Loader Version – Version number of loader code.
• Boot-ROM Version – Version of Power-On Self-Test (POST) and
boot code.
• Operation Code Version – Version number of runtime code.
• Role – Shows that this switch is operating as Master (i.e., stacking not
supported).
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These additional parameters are displayed for the CLI.
• Unit ID – Unit number in stack.
• BME firmware version – Version number of Burst Mode Engine.
Web – Click System, Switch Information.
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Figure 4-3 Switch Information
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ISPLAYING BRIDGE EXTENSION CAPABILITIES
CLI – Use the following command to display version information.
Console#show version20-10
Unit 1
Mainboard Serial Number: A639000835
Signalboard Serial Number: A639000958
Mainboard Hardware Version: R01
Signalboard Hardware Version: R01
EPLD1 Version: 0.09
EPLD2 Version: 0.09
Number of Ports: 19
Main Power Status: Up
Agent (Master)
Unit ID: 1
Loader Version: 3.0.0.5
Boot ROM Version: 3.2.1.0
Operation Code Version: 3.2.2.5
The Bridge MIB includes extensions for managed devices that support
Multicast Filtering, Traffic Classes, and Virtual LANs. You can access these
extensions to display default settings for the key variables.
Field Attributes
• Extended Multicast Filtering Services – This switch does not support
the filtering of individual multicast addresses based on GMRP (GARP
Multicast Registration Protocol).
• Traffic Classes – This switch provides mapping of user priorities to
multiple traffic classes. (Refer to “Class of Service” on page 14-1.)
• Static Entry Individual Port – This switch allows static filtering for
unicast and multicast addresses. (Refer to “Setting Static Addresses” on
page 11-1.)
• VLAN Learning – This switch uses Independent VLAN Learning
(IVL), where each port maintains its own filtering database.
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• Configurable PVID Tagging – This switch allows you to override the
default Port VLAN ID (PVID used in frame tags) and egress status
(VLAN-Tagged or Untagged) on each port. (Refer to “VLAN
Configuration” on page 13-1.)
• Local VLAN Capable – This switch does not support multiple local
bridges outside of the scope of 802.1Q defined VLANs.
• GMRP – GARP Multicast Registration Protocol (GMRP) allows
network devices to register endstations with multicast groups. This
switch does not support GMRP; it uses the Internet Group Management
Protocol (IGMP) to provide automatic multicast filtering.
Console#show bridge-ext32-3
Max Support VLAN Numbers: 255
Max Support VLAN ID: 4094
Extended Multicast Filtering Services: No
Static Entry Individual Port: Yes
VLAN Learning: IVL
Configurable PVID Tagging: Yes
Local VLAN Capable: No
Traffic Classes: Enabled
Global GVRP Status: Disabled
GMRP: Disabled
Console#
Setting the Switch’s IP Address
This section describes how to configure an IP interface for management
access over the network. The IP address for this switch is obtained via
DHCP by default. To manually configure an address, you need to change
the switch’s default settings to values that are compatible with your
network. You may also need to a establish a default gateway between the
switch and management stations that exist on another network segment.
You can manually configure a specific IP address, or direct the device to
obtain an address from a BOOTP or DHCP server. Valid IP addresses
consist of four decimal numbers, 0 to 255, separated by periods. Anything
outside this format will not be accepted by the CLI program.
IP A
DDRESS
Command Attributes
• Management VLAN – ID of the configured VLAN (1-4094). By
default, all ports on the switch are members of VLAN 1. However, the
management station should only be attached to Ports 17-19 within any
VLAN, as long as that VLAN has been assigned an IP address. Refer to
“Setting an IP Address” on page 2-6 for a detailed description of setting
the management VLAN and access port.
• IP Address Mode – Specifies whether IP functionality is enabled via
manual configuration (Static), Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol
(DHCP), or Boot Protocol (BOOTP). If DHCP/BOOTP is enabled, IP
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will not function until a reply has been received from the server.
Requests will be broadcast periodically by the switch for an IP address.
(DHCP/BOOTP values can include the IP address, subnet mask, and
default gateway.)
• IP Address – Address of the VLAN to which the management station
is attached. Valid IP addresses consist of four numbers, 0 to 255,
separated by periods. (Default: 0.0.0.0)
• Subnet Mask – This mask identifies the host address bits used for
routing to specific subnets. (Default: 255.0.0.0)
• Gateway IP Address – IP address of the gateway router between the
stack and management stations that exist on other network segments.
(Default: 0.0.0.0)
• MAC Address – The physical layer address for this switch.
Manual Configuration
Web – Click System, IP Configuration. Select the VLAN through which
the management station is attached. Enter the IP address, subnet mask and
gateway, then click Apply.
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Figure 4-5 IP Interface Configuration - Manual
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ETTING THE SWITCH’S
IP A
DDRESS
CLI – Specify the management interface, IP address and default gateway.
Console#config
Console(config)#interface vlan 125-2
Console(config-if)#ip address 10.1.0.253 255.255.255.038-2
Console(config-if)#exit
Console(config)#ip default-gateway 10.1.0.25438-3
Console(config)#end
Console#show ip interface38-4
IP Address and Netmask: 10.1.0.253 255.255.255.0 on VLAN 2,
Address Mode: User
Console#
This example first sets up a dedicated VLAN for management access. It
adds Port 19 (the management port) to that VLAN and also removes this
port from the VLAN 1, which is left for use by the data network. It then
specifies the management interface, IP address and default gateway. For
information on making these configuration changes through the web
interface, refer to Chapter 13 “VLAN Configuration.”
Console#config
Console(config)#vlan database 32-7
Console(config-vlan)#vlan 2 name management media ethernet 32- 8
Console(config-vlan)#exit
Console(config)#interface ethernet 1/1925-2
Console(config-if)#switchport allowed vlan add 2 32-14
Console(config-if)#switchport native vlan 232-13
Console(config-if)#switchport allowed vlan remove 1
Console(config-if)#switchport forbidden vlan add 132-15
Console(config-if)#exit
Console(config)#interface vlan 225-2
Console(config-if)#ip address 10.1.0.253 255.255.255.038-2
Console(config-if)#exit
Console(config)#ip default-gateway 10.1.0.25438-3
Console(config)#end
Console#show ip interface38-4
IP Address and Netmask: 10.1.0.253 255.255.255.0 on VLAN 2,
Address Mode: User
Console#
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Using DHCP/BOOTP
If your network provides DHCP/BOOTP services, you can configure the
switch to be dynamically configured by these services.
Web – Click System, IP Configuration. Specify the VLAN to which the
management station is attached, set the IP Address Mode to DHCP or
BOOTP. Click Apply to save your changes. Then click Restart DHCP to
immediately request a new address. Note that the switch will also broadcast
a request for IP configuration settings on each power reset.
Figure 4-6 IP Interface Configuration - DHCP
Note: If you lose your management connection, make a console
connection to the Master unit and enter “show ip interface” to
determine the new stack address.
CLI – Specify the management interface, and set the IP address mode to
DHCP or BOOTP, and then enter the “ip dhcp restart” command.
Console#config
Console(config)#interface vlan 125-2
Console(config-if)#ip address dhcp38-2
Console(config-if)#end
Console#ip dhcp restart 37-1
Console#show ip interface38-4
IP Address and Netmask: 192.168.0.100 255.255.255.0 on VLAN 1,
Address Mode: DHCP
Console#
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ETTING THE SWITCH’S
IP A
DDRESS
This example first sets up a dedicated VLAN for management access. It
adds Port 19 (the management port) to that VLAN and also removes this
port from the VLAN 1, which is left for use by the data network. It then
specifies the management interface, IP address and default gateway. For
information on making these configuration changes through the web
interface, refer to Chapter 13 “VLAN Configuration.”
Renewing DCHP – DHCP may lease addresses to clients indefinitely or
for a specific period of time. If the address expires or the stack is moved to
another network segment, you will lose management access to the stack. In
this case, you can reboot the stack or submit a client request to restart
DHCP service via the CLI.
Web – If the address assigned by DHCP is no longer functioning, you will
not be able to renew the IP settings via the web interface. You can only
restart DHCP service via the web interface if the current address is still
available.
CLI – Enter the following command to restart DHCP service.
Console#ip dhcp restart 37-1
Console#
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Configuring Support for Jumbo Frames
The switch provides more efficient throughput for large sequential data
transfers by supporting jumbo frames up to 9216 bytes. Compared to
standard Ethernet frames that run only up to 1.5 KB, using jumbo frames
significantly reduces the per-packet overhead required to process protocol
encapsulation fields.
Command Usage
To use jumbo frames, both the source and destination end nodes (such as a
computer or server) must support this feature. Also, when the connection
is operating at full duplex, all switches in the network between the two end
nodes must be able to accept the extended frame size. And for half-duplex
connections, all devices in the collision domain would need to support
jumbo frames.
Command Attributes
Jumbo Packet Status – Configures support for jumbo frames.
(Default: Disabled)
Web – Click System, Jumbo Frames. Enable or disable support for jumbo
frames, and click Apply.
Figure 4-7 Configuring Support for Jumbo Frames
CLI – This example enables jumbo frames globally for the switch.
Console(config)#jumbo frame20-15
Console(config)#
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Managing Firmware
You can upload/download firmware to or from a TFTP server. By saving
runtime code to a file on a TFTP server, that file can later be downloaded
to the switch to restore operation. You can also set the switch to use new
firmware without overwriting the previous version. You must specify the
method of file transfer, along with the file type and file names as required.
Command Attributes
• File Transfer Method – The firmware copy operation includes these
options:
- file to file – Copies a file within the switch directory, assigning it a
new name.
- file to tftp – Copies a file from the switch to a TFTP server.
- tftp to file – Copies a file from a TFTP server to the switch.
• TFTP Server IP Address – The IP address of a TFTP server.
• File Type – Specify opcode (operational code) to copy firmware.
• File Name –
leading letter of the file name should not be a period (.), and the
maximum length for file names on the TFTP server is 127 characters or
31 characters for files on the switch. (Valid characters: A-Z, a-z, 0-9, “.”,
“-”, “_”)
The file name should not contain slashes (\ or /),
the
Note: Up to two copies of the system software (i.e., the runtime
firmware) can be stored in the file directory on the switch. The
currently designated startup version of this file cannot be deleted.
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Downloading System Software from a Server
When downloading runtime code, you can specify the destination file
name to replace the current image, or first download the file using a
different name from the current runtime code file, and then set the new
file as the startup file.
Web – Click System, File Management, Copy Operation. Select “tftp to
file” as the file transfer method, enter the IP address of the TFTP server,
set the file type to “opcode,” enter the file name of the software to
download, select a file on the switch to overwrite or specify a new file
name, then click Apply. If you replaced the current firmware used for
startup and want to start using the new operation code, reboot the system
via the System/Reset menu.
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Figure 4-8 Copy Firmware
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