ZyXEL Communications MES-2110 User Manual
MES-2110
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About This User's Guide
About This User's Guide
Intended Audience
This manual is intended for people who want to configure the MES-2110 using the
web configurator.
Related Documentation
• Command Line Interface (CLI) Reference Guide
Line commands offer an alternative to the web configurator and in some cases
are necessary to configure advanced features.
Note: It is recommended you use the web configurator to configure the MES-2110.
• Support Disc
Refer to the included CD for support documents.
• ZyXEL Web Site
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Warnings and Notes
These are how warnings and notes are shown in this User’s Guide.
Warnings tell you about things that could harm you or your device.
Note: Notes tell you other important information (for example, other things you may
need to configure or helpful tips) or recommendations.
Syntax Conventions
• The MES-2110 may be referred to as the “MES-2110”, the “device”, the
“system” or the “product” in this User’s Guide.
• Product labels, screen names, field labels and field choices are all in bold font.
• A key stroke is denoted by square brackets and uppercase text, for example,
[ENTER] means the “enter” or “ret urn” key on your keyboard.
• “Enter” means for you to type one or more characters and then press the
[ENTER] key. “Select” or “choose” means for you to use one of the predefined
choices.
• A right angle bracket ( > ) within a screen name denotes a mouse click. For
example, Maintenance > Log > Log Setting means you first click
Maintenance in the navigation panel, then the Log sub menu and finally the
Log Setting tab to get to that screen.
• Units of measurement may denote the “metric” value or the “scientific” value.
For example, “k” for kilo may denote “1000” or “1024”, “M” for mega may
denote “1000000” or “1048576” and so on.
• “e.g.,” is a shorthand for “for instance”, and “i.e.,” means “that is” or “in other
words”.
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Icons Used in Figures
Figures in this User’s Guide may use the following generic icons. The MES-2110
icon is not an exact representation of your device.
The MES-2110 Computer Notebook computer
Server DSLAM Firewall
Telephone Router
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Safety Warnings
Safety Warnings
• Do NOT use this product near water, for example, in a wet basement or near a swimming
pool.
• Do NOT expose your device to dampness, dust or corrosive liquids.
• Do NOT store things on the device.
• Do NOT install, use, or service this device during a thunderstorm. There is a remote risk
of electric shock from lightning.
• Do not obstruct the device ventillation slots as insufficient airflow may harm your device.
• Connect ONLY suitable accessories to the device.
• Do NOT open the device or unit. Opening or removing covers can expose you to
dangerous high voltage points or other risks. ONLY qualified service personnel should
service or disassemble this device. Please contact your vendor for further information.
• Make sure to connect the cables to the correct ports.
• Place connecting cables carefully so that no one will step on them or stumble over them.
• Always disconnect all cables from this device before servicing or disassembling.
• Use ONLY an appropriate power adaptor or cord for your device. Connect it to the right
supply voltage (for example, 110V AC in North America or 230V AC in Europe).
• Use ONLY power wires of the appropriate wire gauge (see Chapter 25 on page 215 for
details) for your device. Connect it to a power supply of the correct voltage (see Chapter
25 on page 215 for details).
• Do NOT allow anything to rest on the power adaptor or cord and do NOT place the
product where anyone can walk on the power adaptor or cord.
• Do NOT use the device if the power adaptor or cord is damaged as it might cause
electrocution.
• If the power adaptor or cord is damaged, remove it from the device and the power
source.
• Do NOT attempt to repair the power adaptor or cord. Contact your local vendor to order a
new one.
• The length of exposed (bare) power wire should not exceed 7 mm.
Your product is marked with this symbol, which is known as the WEEE mark. WEEE
stands for Waste Electronics and Electrical Equipment. It means that used electrical
and electronic products should not be mixed with general waste. Used electrical and
electronic equipment should be treated separately.
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Contents Overview
Contents Overview
Introduction .................................. .................................................... .......................................... 19
Hardware Installation and Connection ................................... ................................. ................... 25
Hardware Overview ................................................................................................................... 29
Tutorials ..................................................................................................................................... 37
The Web Configurator ............................................................................................................... 51
System Details .......... ... ... .............................................. ... ... ... .... ... ... .......................................... 61
Configuration ............................................................................................................................. 65
Loop Detection ............................................ .... ... ............................................. ... .... ... ... .............71
Jumbo Frame ............................................................................................................................ 75
802.1x ....................................... .................................................... ............................................. 77
Bridge ........................................................................................................................................ 89
VLAN ......................................................................................................................................... 97
Bandwidth Control .... ... ... .... ... ... ... .............................................................................................111
Broadcast Storm Control ..........................................................................................................113
Port Mirroring ............................... .... ... ... ... ... .... ... ... ... ................................................................115
Link Aggregation ................. ......................................................................................................117
IGMP .......................................................................................................................................123
DHCP Relay Configuration ...................................................................................................... 137
IP Source Guard ...................................................................................................................... 141
MAC ....................................... ...................... ....................... ....................... .............................. 151
QoS ......................................................................................................................................... 157
Mgmt Config and System Restart Menu .................................................................................. 165
Command Line Interface .........................................................................................................179
Troubleshooting ..................................................... .................................................................. 207
Product Specifications ............................................................................................................. 215
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About This User's Guide..........................................................................................................3
Document Conventions............................................................................................................5
Safety Warnings ........................................................................................................................7
Contents Overview ...................................................................................................................9
Table of Contents....................................................................................................................11
Chapter 1
Introduction.............................................................................................................................19
1.1 Overview ............. ............................................. ... .... ... ... ... .... ................................................ 19
1.1.1 Backbone Application ............................................................. .... ... ... ... .... ... ................ 19
1.1.2 Bridging Example ......... .... ... ... ... ... .... ... ... ... .... ................................................ ... ... .... ... 20
1.1.3 High Performance Switching Example .......................................................................21
1.1.4 IEEE 802.1Q VLAN Application Examples ................................................................21
1.1.5 Metro Ethernet .................................................... ... .... ... .............................................22
1.2 Ways to Manage the MES-2110 ...... ... ... .... ... ... ... ................................................................. 23
1.3 Good Habits for Managing the MES-2110 ........................................................................... 24
Chapter 2
Hardware Installation and Connection .................................................................................25
2.1 Installation Scenarios ......................................................................................................... 25
2.2 Desktop Installation Procedure ............................................................................................ 25
2.3 Mounting the MES-2110 on a Rack ..................................................................................... 26
2.3.1 Rack-mounted Installation Requirements .................................................................. 26
2.3.2 Attaching the Mounting Brackets to the MES-2110 .................................... ................ 27
2.3.3 Mounting the MES-2110 on a Rack ........................................................................... 28
Chapter 3
Hardware Overview.................................................................................................................29
3.1 Front Panel ...................................... ... ... .............................................. ... ... ... .... ... ... .............29
3.1.1 Console Port ....................................................... ... .... ... ... ... ... .... ... ............................. 30
3.1.2 Gigabit Ethernet Ports ........................................ ....................................................... 30
3.1.3 Mini-GBIC Slots ............................................................. ... ... ... .... ... ... ... .......................31
3.2 AC Power Connection ........ ... ........................................................................................... ... 33
3.3 DC Power Connection ..................................... ... .... ... ... ... .... ... ... ... ... .................................... 34
3.4 LEDs ............................ ... ............................................. ... .... ... ............................................. 35
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Chapter 4
Tutorials...................................................................................................................................37
4.1 IGMP Snooping ..... ... ........................................................................................... ... ... ... ....... 37
4.2 RADIUS Configuration ........ ... .... ... ............................................. ... ... .... ... ... ... .... ... ... ... ..........38
4.3 MVR Configuration ....................................................................... ... .... ... ... ... .... ................... 41
4.4 VLAN ID Priority .................................................................................................................. 44
4.5 Untrusted ARP Inspection ...................................................................................................45
4.6 Outgoing Traffic Bandwidth .................................................................................................47
4.7 Frame Tagging .................................... ... .... ... ................................................ .... ... ................48
Chapter 5
The Web Configurator............................................................................................................51
5.1 Introduction ......................... ... .... ... ... ... ............................................. .... ... ... ... .... ... ... .............51
5.2 System Login ............................. ... ... ... ... .... ... ............................................. ... .... ... ... ... ..........51
5.3 The Main Screen ................................................................................................................. 53
5.3.1 Set Up the Administrative Password .......................................................................... 58
5.4 Saving Your Configuration ...................................................................................................58
5.5 Switch Lockout .......................................... ... ... ... .... ............................................. ... ... .......... 59
5.6 Resetting the MES-2110 ...................................................................... ................................ 59
5.6.1 Reload the Configuration File ..................................................................................... 59
Chapter 6
System Details ........................................................................................................................61
6.1 Overview ............. ............................................. ... .... ... ... ... .... ................................................ 61
6.2 The System Information Screen .......................................................................................... 61
6.3 The Board Information Screen ............................................................................................ 62
6.4 The DHCP Configuration Screen ........................................................................................ 63
Chapter 7
Configuration ..........................................................................................................................65
7.1 Overview ............. ............................................. ... .... ... ... ... .... ................................................ 65
7.2 The Port Configuration Screen ............................................................................................ 65
7.3 The Port Status Screen ................................................................................................... 67
7.4 The RMON Status Screen .................................................................................................. 68
Chapter 8
Loop Detection........................................................................................................................71
8.1 Overview ............. ............................................. ... .... ... ... ... .... ................................................ 71
8.2 The Loop Detection Screen ................................ ................................................. ... ... ... .......72
Chapter 9
Jumbo Frame ..........................................................................................................................75
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9.2 The Jumbo Frame Configuration Screen .................................................. ... .... ... ... ... ... .... ... 75
Chapter 10
802.1x.......................................................................................................................................77
10.1 Overview ........................................................................................................................... 77
10.1.1 IEEE 802.1x Authentication ..................................................................................... 77
10.1.2 Guest VLAN .............................................................................................................78
10.2 802.1x Global Configuration Screen .................................................................................. 79
10.3 802.1x Radius Server Configuration Screen ..................................................................... 80
10.4 802.1x Port Configuration Screen ..................................................... ... ... ... ....................... 81
10.5 802.1x Radius Server Configuration Screen ..................................................................... 83
10.6 Technical Reference ..........................................................................................................84
10.6.1 RADIUS and TACACS+ .......................................................................................... 84
10.6.2 Supported RADIUS Attributes .................................................................................. 84
10.6.3 Attributes Used for Authentication ............................ ............ .......... .......... ......... ....... 85
10.6.4 Attributes Used for Accounting ................................................................................. 86
Chapter 11
Bridge.......................................................................................................................................89
11.1 Overview ............................................................................................................................ 89
11.1.1 STP Terminology ...................................................................................................... 89
11.1.2 How STP Works ....................................................................................................... 90
11.1.3 STP Port States ........................................................................................................91
11.2 The Bridge Configuration Screen ....................................................................................... 91
11.3 The RSTP System Configuration Screen .......................................................................... 92
11.4 The Spanning Tree Port Configuration .............................................................................. 95
Chapter 12
VLAN........................................................................................................................................97
12.1 Overview ............................................................................................................................ 97
12.2 Introduction to IEEE 802.1Q Tagged VLANs ................................................................ 97
12.2.1 Forwarding Tagged and Untagged Frames .............................. ... ... ... .... ... ... ... ... .......98
12.3 The VLAN Type Screen .....................................................................................................99
12.4 The Port-Based VLAN Screen .................... .......................... ............................. ................ 99
12.5 The Tag-Based VLAN Screens ........................................................................................ 101
12.5.1 VLAN Stacking ....................................................................................................... 101
12.5.2 VLAN Stacking Example ........................................................................................ 101
12.5.3 VLAN Stacking Port Roles ..................................................................................... 102
12.5.4 VLAN Tag Format ........................................................ ...... .......... .......... ......... ........ 103
12.5.5 Frame Format ........................................................................................................104
12.5.6 The VLAN Stacking Configuration Screen ........................................ .... ... ... ... ... .....105
12.5.7 The Tag-Based Port Information Screen ................................................................ 107
12.5.8 The Tag-Based Port Configuration Screen ............................................................ 108
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12.5.9 The Management VLAN Screen ............................................................................ 109
Chapter 13
Bandwidth Control................................................................................................................ 111
13.1 Overview ..........................................................................................................................111
13.2 Bandwidth Control Setup ..................................................................................................111
Chapter 14
Broadcast Storm Control.....................................................................................................113
14.1 Overview ...........................................................................................................................113
14.2 Broadcast Storm Control Setup .......................................................................................113
Chapter 15
Port Mirroring........................................................................................................................115
15.1 Overview ...........................................................................................................................115
15.2 Port Mirroring Setup ........................................................................................................115
Chapter 16
Link Aggregation ..................................................................................................................117
16.1 Overview ..........................................................................................................................117
16.2 Dynamic Link Aggregation ................................................................................................117
16.2.1 Link Aggregation ID .................................................................................................118
16.3 Static Trunking Example ...................................................................................................118
16.4 Link Aggregation Setting .................................................................................................119
16.5 Link Aggregation Control Protocol ................................................................................ 120
16.6 LACP Link Status ................................................. ... ... ... ............................................. ..... 121
Chapter 17
IGMP.......................................................................................................................................123
17.1 Overview ......................................................................................................................... 123
17.1.1 IP Multicast Addresses ........................................................................................... 123
17.1.2 IGMP Snooping ...................................................................................................... 123
17.1.3 IGMP Snooping and VLANs ................................................................................... 124
17.2 IGMP Configuration ......................................................................................................... 124
17.2.1 IGMP VLAN Query Mode ....................................................................................... 126
17.3 IGMP Status ................................................................................................................... 127
17.4 MVR Overview ................................................................................................................ 127
17.4.1 Types of MVR Ports ............................................................................................... 128
17.4.2 MVR Modes ........................................................................................................... 128
17.4.3 How MVR Works .................................................................................................... 128
17.5 General MVR Configuration ............................................................................................ 129
17.6 MVR Group Configuration ..............................................................................................131
17.6.1 MVR Configuration Example ... ... .... ... ..................................................................... 133
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Chapter 18
DHCP Relay Configuration...................................................................................................137
18.1 Overview .......................................................................................................................... 137
18.1.1 DHCP Relay Agent Information ............................................................................. 137
18.2 DHCP Relay Configuration .............................................................................................. 138
Chapter 19
IP Source Guard ....................................................................................................................141
19.1 Overview .......................................................................................................................... 141
19.1.1 DHCP Snooping Overview ..................................................................................... 142
19.2 DHCP Snooping Configuration ................................ ................................................... .....143
19.3 DHCP Binding Table ........................................................................................................145
19.4 The ARP Inspection Screen ............................................................................................ 147
19.4.1 Configuring ARP Inspection ................................................................................... 147
Chapter 20
MAC........................................................................................................................................151
20.1 Overview .......................................................................................................................... 151
20.2 The MAC Table Status Screen ................................................ ... ... .... ... ... ... ..................... 152
20.3 The Lock MAC Address Learning Screen ....................................................................... 153
20.4 The MAC Filter Configuration Screen .............................................................................. 154
20.5 The MAC Limit Configuration Screen .............................................................................. 156
Chapter 21
QoS.........................................................................................................................................157
21.1 Overview .......................................................................................................................... 157
21.2 The QoS Base Configuration Screen .............................................................................. 157
21.2.1 Configuring the Base Configuration Screen ........................................................... 158
21.3 The 802.1p Priority Table .................................................................................................160
21.4 The Tag Priority Table ......................................................................................................161
21.5 The IP DSCP Priority Table ............................................................................................. 161
21.6 The Priority Override Configuration Screen ..................................................................... 163
Chapter 22
Mgmt Config and System Restart Menu.............................................................................165
22.1 Overview .......................................................................................................................... 165
22.2 The Serial Port Configuration Screen ................................ ... ... ... ... .... ... ... ........................ 165
22.3 The SNMP Configuration Screens .................................................................................. 166
22.3.1 The SNMP Communities Screen ........................................................................... 167
22.3.2 The IP Trap Manager Screen ................................................................................. 167
22.4 The SNTP Screen ...........................................................................................................168
22.5 Alarms and Logs ..............................................................................................................170
22.6 The User Configuration Screen .. ... ... ... .... ... ... ... .... ... ... ................................................ .... . 172
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22.7 The Cable Test Screen .................................................................................................... 173
22.8 The Host DoS Protection ................................................................................................. 174
22.9 The Port Abnormal Traffic Detection Screen ................................................................... 175
22.10 Upgrading the Firmware .... ............................................................................................176
22.11 Managing the Configuration File .................................................................................... 177
22.12 Restarting the System ...................................................................................................178
Chapter 23
Command Line Interface......................................................................................................179
23.1 Overview .......................................................................................................................... 179
23.1.1 Console Port Management .................................................................................... 179
23.1.2 Logging in ............................................................................................................... 179
23.1.3 Using Shortcuts and Getting Help ..........................................................................180
23.2 Saving Changes ..............................................................................................................180
23.3 Logging Out ..................................................................................................................... 181
23.4 Command Modes ............................................................................................................181
23.5 Basic Commands ............................................................................................................182
23.6 Privileged Command Mode .............................................................................................183
23.7 Configuration Mode ......................................................................................................... 186
23.7.1 IGMP Snooping Example ....................................................................................... 193
23.7.2 RADIUS Configuration Example ............................................................................ 194
23.8 MVR Mode ....................................................................................................................... 195
23.8.1 MVR Command Example ....................................................................................... 196
23.9 VLAN Mode ..................................................................................................................... 197
23.9.1 VLAN ID Priority Example ................................. ..................................................... 198
23.10 Interface Mode ............................................................................................................... 198
23.10.1 Untrusted ARP Inspection Example ..................................................................... 203
23.10.2 Outgoing Traffic Bandwidth Limit Example .......................................................... 203
23.10.3 Frame Tagging Examples .................................................................................... 204
Chapter 24
Troubleshooting....................................................................................................................207
24.1 Power, Hardware Connections, and LEDs .............................. ... ... .... ... ... ... .... ... ... ... ........207
24.2 MES-2110 Access and Login ........................................................................................... 208
24.3 MES-2110 Configuration and Console .............................................................................211
Chapter 25
Product Specifications.........................................................................................................215
Appendix A Changing a Fuse...............................................................................................219
Appendix B Common Services.............................................................................................221
Appendix C Legal Information..............................................................................................225
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Index.......................................................................................................................................229
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CHAPTER 1
Introduction
1.1 Overview
This chapter introduces the main features and applications of the MES-2110.
The MES-2110 is a layer-2 standalone Ethernet switch with additional layer-2,
layer-3, and layer-4 features suitable for metro ethernets. The MES-2110 has
eight 10/100 Mbps Ethernet ports and two mini-GBIC slots. It also has two GbE
dual personality interfaces with each interface comprising one mini-GBIC slot and
one 10/100/1000 Mbps RJ-45 port, with either port or slot active at a time.
With its built-in Web Configurator, managing and configuring the MES-2110 is
easy. In addition, the MES-2110 can also be managed via Telnet, any terminal
emulator program on the console port, or third-party SNMP management.
See Chapter 25 on page 215 for a full list of software features available on the
MES-2110.
This section shows a few examples of using the MES-2110 in various network
environments.
1.1.1 Backbone Application
The MES-2110 is an ideal solution for small networks where rapid growth can be
expected in the near future. The MES-2110 can be used standalone for a group of
heavy traffic users. You can connect computers and servers directly to the MES2110’s port or connect other switches to the MES-2110.
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In this example, all computers can share high-speed applications on the server. T o
expand the network, simply add more networking devices such as switches,
routers, computers, print servers etc.
Figure 1 Backbone Application
1.1.2 Bridging Example
In this example, the MES-2110 connects different company departments ( RD and
Sales) to the corporate backbone. It can alleviate bandwidth contention and
eliminate server and network bottlenecks. All users that need high bandwidth can
connect to high-speed department servers via the MES-2110. You can provide a
super-fast uplink connection by using a Gigabit Ethernet/mini-GBIC port on the
MES-2110.
Moreover, the MES-2110 eases supervision and maintenance by allowing network
managers to centralize multiple servers at a single location.
Figure 2 Bridging Application
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1.1.3 High Performance Switching Example
The MES-2110 is ideal for connecting two networks that need high bandwidth. In
the following example, use trunking to connect these two networks.
Switching to higher-speed LANs such as ATM (Asynchronous Transmission Mode)
is not feasible for most people due to the expense of replacing all existing
Ethernet cables and adapter cards, restructuring your network and complex
maintenance. The MES-2110 can provide the same bandwidth as ATM at much
lower cost while still being able to use existing adapters and switches. Moreover,
the current LAN structure can be retained as all ports can freely communicate with
each other.
Figure 3 High Performance Switched Workgroup Application
Chapter 1 Introduction
1.1.4 IEEE 802.1Q VLAN Application Examples
A VLAN (Virtual Local Area Network) allows a physical network to be partitioned
into multiple logical networks. Stations on a logical network belong to one group.
A station can belong to more than one group. With VLAN, a station cannot directly
talk to or hear from stations that are not in the same group(s) unless such traffic
first goes through a router.
For more information on VLANs, refer to Chapter 12 on page 97.
1.1.4.1 Tag-based VLAN Example
Ports in the same VLAN group share the same frame broadcast domain thus
increase network performance through reduced broadcast traffic. VLAN groups
can be modified at any time by adding, moving or changing ports without any recabling.
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Shared resources such as a server can be used by all ports in the same VLAN as
the server. In the following figure only ports that need access to the server need
to be part of VLAN 1. Ports can belong to other VLAN groups too.
Figure 4 Shared Server Using VLAN Example
1.1.5 Metro Ethernet
The MES-2110 is ideal for connecting users to an Ethernet network that spans a
metropolitan area.
In the following example, the MES-2110 is one of many switches that connect
users in the metropolitan area to the Internet. The metro ethernet is based on a
star (or hub-and-spoke) topology, though other topologies, such as ring or mesh,
are also possible. The MES-2110 is connected to the backbone and the
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metropolitan servers over an optical network that provides higher bandwidth than
copper.
Figure 5 Metro Ethernet
1.2 Ways to Manage the MES-2110
Use any of the following methods to manage the MES-2110.
• Web Configurator. This is recommended for everyday management of the MES2110 using a (supported) web browser. See Chapter 5 on page 51.
• Command Line Interface. Line commands offer an alternative to the web
configurator and in some cases are necessary to configure advanced features.
See the CLI Reference Guide.
• SNMP. The MES-2110 can be monitored by an SNMP manager. See Section 22.3
on page 166.
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1.3 Good Habits for Managing the MES-2110
Do the following things regularly to make the MES-2110 more secure and to
manage the MES-2110 more effectively.
• Change the password. Use a password that’s not easy to guess and that consists
of different types of characters, such as numbers and letters.
• Write down the password and put it in a safe place.
• Back up the configuration (and make sure you know how to restore it).
Restoring an earlier working configuration may be useful if the device becomes
unstable or even crashes. If you forget y our password, you will hav e to reset the
MES-2110 to its factory default settings. If you backed up an earlier
configuration file, you would not have to totally re-configure the MES-2110. You
could simply restore your last configuration.
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CHAPTER 2
Hardware Installation and
Connection
2.1 Installation Scenarios
This chapter shows you how to install and connect the MES-2110.
The MES-2110 can be placed on a desktop or rack-mounted on a standard EIA
rack. Use the rubber feet in a desktop installation and the brackets in a rackmounted installation.
Note: For proper ventilation, allow at least 4 inches (10 cm) of clearance at the front
and 3.4 inches (8 cm) at the back of the MES-2110. This is especially important
for enclosed rack installations.
2.2 Desktop Installation Procedure
1 Make sure the MES-2110 is clean and dry.
2 Set the MES-2110 on a smooth, level surface strong enough to support the weight
of the MES-2110 and the connected cables. Make sure there is a power outlet
nearby.
3 Make sure there is enough clearance around the MES-2110 to allow air circulation
and the attachment of cables and the power cord.
4 Remove the adhesive backing from the rubber feet.
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5 Attach the rubber feet to each corner on the bottom of the MES-2110. These
rubber feet help protect the MES-2110 from shock or vibration and ensure space
between devices when stacking.
Figure 6 Attaching Rubber Feet
Note: Do NOT block the ventilation holes. Leave space between devices when
stacking.
2.3 Mounting the MES-2110 on a Rack
The MES-2110 can be mounted on an EIA standard size, 19-inch rack or in a
wiring closet with other equipment. Follow the steps below to mount your MES2110 on a standard EIA rack using a rack-mounting kit.
Note: The following sections feature the AC model of the MES-2110 but are equally
applicable to the DC model.
2.3.1 Rack-mounted Installation Requirements
• Two mounting brackets.
• Eight M3 flat head screws and a #2 Philips screwdriver.
• Four M5 flat head screws and a #2 Philips screwdriver.
Failure to use the proper screws may damage the unit.
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2.3.1.1 Precautions
• Make sure the rack will safely support the combined weight of all the equipment
it contains.
• Make sure the position of the MES-2110 does not make the rack unstable or
top-heavy. Take all necessary precautions to anchor the rack securely before
installing the unit.
2.3.2 Attaching the Mounting Brackets to the MES-2110
1 Position a mounting bracket on one side of the MES-2110, lining up the four screw
holes on the bracket with the screw holes on the side of the MES-2110.
Figure 7 Attaching the Mounting Brackets
2 Using a #2 Philips screwdriver, install the M3 flat head screws through the
mounting bracket holes into the MES-2110.
3 Repeat steps 1 and 2 to install the second mounting bracket on the other side of
the MES-2110.
4 You may now mount the MES-2110 on a rack. Proceed to the next section.
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2.3.3 Mounting the MES-2110 on a Rack
1 Position a mounting bracket (that is already attached to the MES-2110) on one
side of the rack, lining up the two screw holes on the brack et with the screw holes
on the side of the rack.
Figure 8 Mounting the MES-2110 on a Rack
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2 Using a #2 Philips screwdriver, install the M5 flat head screws through the
mounting bracket holes into the rack.
3 Repeat steps 1 and 2 to attach the second mounting bracket on the other side of
the rack.
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CHAPTER 3
Hardware Overview
This chapter describes the front panel and rear panel of the MES-2110 and shows
you how to make the hardware connections.
3.1 Front Panel
The following figure shows the front panel of the MES-2110.
Figure 9 Front Panel
DC Terminal
Block Header
AC Power Connection
LEDs
Mini-GBIC slots
Dual Personality
Interfaces
Console Port
Ethernet
Ports
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The following table describes the port labels on the front panel.
Table 1 Front Panel Connections
LABEL DESCRIPTION
Power
Connection
8 10/100
Mbps RJ-45
Ethernet
Ports
Two MiniGBIC Slots
Two Dual
Personality
Interfaces
Console Port The console port is for local configuration of the MES-2110.
Connect an appropriate power supply to this port.
Connect these ports to a computer, a hub, an Ethernet switch or router.
Use mini-GBIC transceivers in these slots for fiber-optic or copper
connections to backbone Ethernet switches.
Each interface has one 1000 Base-T copper RJ-45 port and one mini-GBIC
slot, with one port active at a time.
• 10/100/1000 Mbps RJ-45 GbE Ports:
Connect these Gigabit Ethernet ports to high-bandwidth backbone
network Ethernet switches.
•Mini-GBIC Slots:
Use mini-GBIC transceivers in these slots for fiber-optic or copper
connections to backbone Ethernet switches.
3.1.1 Console Port
For local management, you can use a computer with terminal emulation software
configured to the following parameters:
• VT100
• Terminal emulation
• 9600 bps
• No parity, 8 data bits, 1 stop bit
• No flow control
Connect the male 9-pin end of the console cable to the console port of the MES-
2110. Connect the female end to a serial port (COM1, COM2 or other COM port) of
your computer.
3.1.2 Gigabit Ethernet Ports
The MES-2110 has 1000Base-T auto-negotiating, auto-crossover Ethernet ports.
In 10/100/1000 Mbps Fast Ethernet, the speed can be 10 Mbps, 100 Mbps or 1000
Mbps and the duplex mode can be half duplex or full duplex.
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An auto-negotiating port can detect and adjust to the optimum Ethernet speed
(10/100/1000 Mbps) and duplex mode (full duplex or half duplex) of the
connected device.
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