TRENDnet TEG-S4000I User Manual

TEG-S4000i

4-Slot SNMP Modular Switch

Ethernet / Fast Ethernet / Gigabit Ethernet

User’s Guide

Version 2.0 23-April-2003

Release Note

4 slot modular switch manual

Update Version Progress status Remark QA PM

23/04/2003 V2.0 On checking 1. 10/100 TX (48350) spec. MAC: 4K

Buffer:256Kbytes

2. 2/4/8 100FX (48310 ) spec. MAC12k, Buffer:5Mbytes

3. Gigabit module (48360) MAC:4K, Buffer 128 Kbytes

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Table of Content

Introduction

Product Overview

Network Configuration

Connecting to the Network

Web-Based Management

SNMP Management

Product Specifications

Appendix A.

Internet Explorer Setting

Appendix B.

VLAN Setting

1. Introduction

Welcome to the World of Switching-Network. In modern business society, communication and information sharing are fundamental to our lifestyle. Computer networks are one of the fastest means of communication.

Congratulations on purchasing the Modular Switch. This Modular Switch is a combination of 4-slot host cabinet and optional 4 kinds of media modules. A maximum 32 x 10/100Base-TX switched ports can be achieved using 4 x 8 port 10/100 Base-TX switch modules. Modular Switch features store-and-forward switching scheme. Every module has it’s own entry MAC address table to store source address. The backplane of the Modular Switch can reach up to 10.4 Gbps as to improving network performance.

Figure 1-1 The Modular Switch

Modular Switch with layer 2 management functions, 4 expansion slots can flexible configure your network. The 4 optional modules can be 8-Port 10/100 Auto-sensing Intelligent Switch Module, 2/4/8-Port 100 Base-FX Intelligent Fiber Module, Gigabit 1000Base-T Intelligent Switch Modules, and Gigabit

1000Base-SX/LX Intelligent Fiber Modules.

With its build-in Web-based Management, managing and configuring the Modular Switch becomes easier. From cabinet management to port-level control and monitoring, you can visually configure and manage your network via Web Browser. Just click your mouse instead of typing cryptic command strings. However, the Modular Switch can also be managed via Telnet, Console, or third-party SNMP Management.

Key Features

 Conforms to IEEE 802.3, 802.3u, 802.3z, 802.3ab and

802.3x standards

 4 expansion slots to configure flexible network  One built-in intelligent module with RS-232 console

port ( front side )

 Supports Half-duplex mode for backpressure, and

full-duplex for flow-control

 Store-and-Forward switching architecture for abnormal

packet filtering

 Up to 9.6Gbps Back-plane forwarding rate  Mac address: 4K for 8 port 10/100 TX and Gigabit

module, 12K for 2/4/8 port fiber module.

 Packet Buffer: 128Kbyts for 8 ports 10/100TX module, 4

Mbytes for 100FX Fiber module, 128KBytes for Gigabit module

 LED System Power, Diagnostic

8 ports TX module: 10/100Mbps,Link/Active,

Full-duplex/Collision;

2/4/8 ports Fiber module: Link/Active,

Full-duplex/Collision

Gigabit Module: Link, Active, Full duplex, Collision

 Optional different modules including

Gigabit module ( SX/LX ), Gigabit 1000Base-T, 8-port auto-sensing 10/100Base-TX switch module, 2/4-port 100BaseFX ( ST/SC/MT-RJ/VF-45 ) fiber module, 8-port 100BaseFX ( MT-RJ/VF-45 ) fiber module

Intelligent Module Features

 Web-Based Management  SNMP Management  Console and Telnet Management  IEEE 802.1Q Tagging VLAN ( Up to 4095 VLANs )  IEEE 802.1d Spanning Tree Protocol ( STP )  Statistic Address Table for manual address-addition  Port Trunking supported  IGMP supported  Broadcast Storm Filter  Port Mirror  Web Browser Security  Firmware upgradeable trough TFTP  MIB II and Private MIB supported  IEEE 802.1p QoS, ToS  Port Security

Management Methods

The Modular Switch supports following management methods :

 Console and Telnet Management  Web-based Management  SNMP Network Management

Console and Telnet Management

Console Management is done through the RS-232 Console Port. Managing the Modular Switch in this method requires a direct connection between PC and the Switch. While Telnet management is done over the network. Once the Switch is on the network, you can use Telnet to Log in and change the configuration.

Web-based Management

The Modular Switch provides an embedded HTML web site residing in flash memory. It offers advanced management features and allow users to manage the Modular Switch from anywhere on the network through a standard browser such as Microsoft Internet Explorer. For more information, See Section 5 Web-Based Management.

SNMP Network Management

SNMP ( Simple Network Management Protocol ) provides a means to monitor and control network device, and to manage configurations, statistic collection, performance, and security. Data is passed from SNMP agents, which are hardware & software processes reporting activity in each network device to the workstation console used to oversee the network. The agent return information contained in a MIB ( Management Information Base ), which is a data structure that defines what is obtainable from the device and what can be controlled.

Package Contents

Unpack the carton of the Modular Switch and verify them against the checklist below.

 Modular Switch  Power Cordially  Four Rubber Feet  RS-232 cable  User Guide

Modular Switch Rubber Feet

Rack-mounted Kit RS-232 cable User Guide

Power Cord Figure 1-2. Package Contents

Compare the contents of your Modular Switch package with the standard checklist above. If any item is missing or damaged, please contact your local dealer for service.

2. Product Overview

This section contains the following topics:

 Physical Description  Optional Modules  Installing Optional Modules  Software Concepts

Physical Description

The physical dimensions of the HomePNA 312M are:

440mmx 227mm x 67mm ( Lx Wx H )

The Modular Switch is a modular unit, and its chassis contains four slots. All optional models come with the built-in CPU modules. The LEDs are located on the front panel of the Switch to allow you to monitor the operation and performance at a glance. All ports can be used for network configuration. The RS-232 port is used for Out-of-Band Management.

Front & Rear Panel

The front panel of Modular Switch displayed in Figure 1-1 is shown with 8-port 10/100Base-TX Module, 4-port 100Base-FX Fiber Module and Gigabit 1000Base-T and Gigabit SX Fiber Module.

Figure 2-1. Front Panel

The 3-pronged power plug and On/off switched are located at the

Rear Panel of the Modular Switch displayed in Figure 2-2. The Switch will work with AC in the range 100-240VAC, 50-60Hz.

igure 2-2. ear Pane

LED Indicators

All LED status indicators are located on the FRONT panel of the switch. They provide a real-time indication of system and operational status. The ports for connections to other devices and networks are also on the front panels.

LED Status Meaning Power Diag

LK/ACT

FD/COL

 100

( Only for 8

port 10/100M Switch Module )

Green Power on Red Alert and problem notice Green Device has been connected to the port Blinks The data is transmitting on the port Off No device attached Yellow Port in full duplex mode Blinks A collision occurs on the port

Off No device attached or in half duplex mode

Green The Port is in 100Mbps mode

Off Not connected or in 10 Mbps mode

Table 2-1. The above table provides descriptions of the LED status and their meaning.

RS-232 Console

This Console port is used to connect a management station or terminal with the switch. Out-of-band management means go through the RS-232 port. For more information about switch management, see Section 4 “ Connecting to the Network ”.

Software Concepts

Static Address

This feature allows you to enter the addresses that will not be aged out. It can confine users on certain ports specified by the system manager, so that they cannot switch to other ports.

Sp anning T ree

Spanning Tree Protocol (STP) is an industry st andard that prevents loops configurations in switched networks. The Spanning Tree algorithm creates a single path through network by making sure that if more than one path exists between parts of a network, only one of those paths is used. This also permits multiple interswitch links to remain active for data transport while operating in conjunction with the Spanning Tree algorithm. The IEEE 802.1d Spanning Tree Protocol support for redundant backbone connections and loop-free networks simplifies network configuration and improves fault tolerance.

Virtual LANs ( VLANs )

A VLAN is a group of switch ports designated by the switch as belonging to the same broadcast domain. This feature allows workgroups to be defined on the basis of their logical function instead of their physical location, and does not require recabling. It also enables you to configure port-based VLANs to help isolate broad- cast traffic and increase security, so as to increase bandwidth to each station. VLAN also helps you create limited broadcast domains, to prevent traffic from being forwarded to stations where it is not needed.

Port T runking

Port Trunking allows you to build higher bandwidth connections by aggregate several ports into one single group. Additionally, it may be more cost-effective to trunk multiple lower speed links than to underutilize a gigabit port. Available copper links and supported distances are more pervasive for lower speed links. For example, 100Mbps NICs and switch ports are less expensive than 1Gbps equipment. Port trunking also allows end users to protect their investment in existing infrastructure by reusing current equipment.

SNMP

( Simple Network Management Protocol ) A widely-used network monitoring and control protocol. Data is passed from SNMP agents, which are hardware and/or software processes reporting activity in each network device ( hub, router, bridge, etc. ) to the workstation console used to oversee the network. The agents return information contained in a MIB ( Management Information Base ), which is a data structure that defines what is obtainable from the device and what can be controlled ( turned off, on, etc.). Originating in the UNIX community, SNMP has become widely used on all major platforms.

Port Mirror

Port mirror allows user to define a destination port and a target port , all the packet on the target port will be copy and resend to destination port, it make user can monitor the packet and won’t effect the bandwidth of target port.

IGMP

Internet Group Multicast Protocol (IGMP) is used to support real-time applications such as video conferencing or streaming audio. IGMP allow you to query for any attached hosts who want to receive a specific multicast service. The switch looks up the IP Multicast Group used for this service and adds any port which received a similar request to that group. It then propagates the service request on to any neighboring multicast switch to ensure that it will continue to receive the multicast service.

Port Security

Port Security allow you to restrict specific MAC addresses to reside in some port. The mean is only packet that with pre-defined MAC address will be received by the port. It allows user by manual input the MAC address table.

Priority

There are two priority queues ( high and low ) on each port. Each port arbitrates between two transmit queues ( high and low priority ).

The arbitration uses weighted round-robin between the high and low priority queues, and you can adjust this weight.

Broadcast Storm Filter

Storm Filter can avoid any flooded data packets. This feature prevents the bursts of broadcast traf fic. Excessive broadcast packets ( Broadcast Storms ) can be filtered in our managed switch by enabling the "Broadcast Storm Filtering" option.

3. Network Configuration

This chapter provides 3 network configuration examples by using the Modular Switch:

 Collapsed Backbone Application  Departmental Bridge Application  Virtual LAN (VLAN) Application

The switch provides versatile configuration options for the network. It is ideally suited as a workgroup or segment switch in a network; it aggregate traffic from workgroup switches, or provide dedicated 100Mbps to servers with bandwidth-intensive applications. And because all Fast Ethernet ports auto-negotiate for operation at 100 Mbps or 1000Mbps ( Gigabit ) the switch is perfectly suited to an evolving network environment where demand for network speed is increasing.

Collapsed Backbone Application

For small network where substantial growth can be expected in the near future, this switch is an ideal solution supporting backbone connectivity.

The switch can be used as a standalone switch for a group of heavy traffic users. Switching is brought to the desktop either through a single end-station per switch port or through a multi-port hub. A 100 Mbps server is connected to a port, providing end stations high-speed accessibility to its applications. This configuration provides dedicated 100 Mbps connections to the network center, to the server, and the most up to 24 users.

When the network needs expansion, you can simply daisy-chain the switch to any IEEE 802.3 ( Ethernet ), IEEE 802.3u ( Fast Ethernet ), IEEE 802.3z ( Gigabit Ethernet ) compliant hub. This switch can also cooperate with a wide range of networking devices (e.g., firewall routers and printer servers) added to the network.

Figure 3-1. Collapsed Backbone Application

Departmental Bridge

For enterprise networks where large data broadcasts are constantly processed, this switch is an ideal solution for department users to connect to the corporate backbone. The Modular Switch used as segment switch can alleviate user contention for bandwidth and eliminate server and network bottlenecks. All ports can connect to high-speed department servers that need high bandwidth. This switch provides parallel communications between each of its ports, which can run up to 200 or 2000Mbps at full duplex.

The Switch makes key servers available to more users by allowing multiple conversations to occur concurrently, thereby significantly expanding overall network throughput. Moreover, this switch eases supervision and maintenance by allowing network manager centralize multiple servers in a single location.

Figure 3-2. Departmental Bridge Application

NOTE: Full-duplex operation only applies to point-to-point access (for example, when attaching the switch to a workstation, server, or another switch). When connecting to hubs, use a standard cascaded connection set for half-duplex operation.

IEEE 802.1Q VLAN Application

The switch support up to 4095 port-based 802.1Q-compatible virtual LANs (VLANs).

Port-based VLAN Workgroup

You can group the switch ports into broadcast domains by assigning them to the same VLAN to increase network capacity and performance. With network segmentation, each switch port connect s to a segment that is a single broadcast domain. Packets received in one VLAN can only be forwarded within that VLAN.

VLAN allows the grouping of end stations logically, based not on physical location but on business policies such as job function or department. Members of a group can be dispersed throughout a facility - they do not have to be connected in close physical locations.

Hence, group members can coordinate their data communication requirements regardless of the actual working locations; and the logical network can extend to any point you want it to. Moreover, VLAN groups can be modified at any time to add, move or change users without any re-cabling.

Figure 3-3. VLAN Workgroup Application

Shared Server

The switch compliant to the IEEE802.1Q tagging VLAN standard allows ports to exist in multiple VLANs for shared reso urces, such as servers, printers, and switch-to-switch connections. It is also possible to have resources exist in multiple VLANs on one switch as shown in the following figure.

Figure 3-4. Shared Server

In this example, stations on different VLANs shar e resources. As a result, VLAN 1 and VLAN 2 can access VLAN 3 for printing. The broadcasts from ports configured in VLAN3 can be seen by all VLAN port members of VLAN3.

4. Connecting to the Network

This chapter provides the installation procedure and instructions for assigning IP address. This chapter cont ains following topics:

 Pre-instruction requirements  Mounting the switch  Connecting to the switch  Assigning IP address

Pre-Installation Requirements

Before you start hardware installation, make sure your installation environment has below items:

 PCs with 10/100/1000Mbps Ethernet cards: Your PC must

have a standard Ethernet interface to connect to the switch.

 UTP cable with RJ-45 connector: Check if the cable and

connectors work properly.

 Fiber cable with SC/ST/MT-RJ/VF-45 connector: Check if the

cable and connector types are correct.

 A power outlet: 100 to 240V AC at 50 to 60 Hz. Make sure that

the switch power is accessible and cables can be connected easily.

 Dedicated power supply: Use dedicated power circuits or

power conditioners to supply reliable electrical power to the network devices.

 A dry cool place: Keep the switch away from moisture. Avoid

direct sunlight, heat source, and high amount of electromagnetic interference around.

 Mounting tools: If you intend to mount the switch on a rack,

make sure you have all the tools, mounting brackets, screws.

Mounting the Switch

The Modular Switch is suitable for use in an office environment where it can be rack-mounted in standard EIA 19-inch racks or standalone.

Desktop Installation

Set the Switch on a sufficiently large flat space with a power outlet nearby. The surface where you put your Switch should be clean, smooth, level, and sturdy. Make sure there is enough clearance around the Switch to allow attachment of cables, power cord and air circulation.

Attaching Rubber Feet

A. Make sure mounting surface on the bottom of the Switch is

grease and dust free. B. Remove adhesive backing from your Rubber Feet. C. Apply the Rubber Feet to each corner on the bottom of the Switch.

These footpads can prevent the Switch from shock/vibration.

Figure 4-1. Attaching Rubber Feet to each corner

on the bottom of the Switch

Rack Mounting

The Modular Switch come with a rack-mounted kid and can be mounted in an EIA standard size, 19-inch Rack. The Switch can be placed in a wiring closet with other equipment.

Perform the following steps to rack mount the switch:

A. Position one bracket to align with the holes on one side of the

switch and secure it with the bracket screws. Then attach the

remaining bracket to the other side of the Switch.

Figure 4-2. Figure 2-4. Attach mounting brackets with screws

B. After attached both mounting brackets, position the Switch in the

rack by lining up the holes in the brackets with the appropriate

holes on the rack. Secure the Switch to the rack with a

screwdriver and the rack-mounting screws.

Figure 4-3. Figure 2-5. Mount the Modular Switch

in an EIA standard 19-inch Rack

Note: For proper ventilation, allow at least 4 inches (10 cm) of clearance on the front and 3.4 inches (8 cm) on the back of the switch. This is especially important for enclosed rack installations.

Power On

After all network cables are connected, plug the power cord into the power socket on the back panel and the other end into a power outlet. Turn the power on using the power switch on the back panel.

Check the front panel Power indicator to see if power is properly supplied. The switch uses a universal power supply that requires no additional adjustment.

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