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DRAFTIntraSwitch™ 5324User’s ManualAsanté Technologies, Inc.821 Fox LaneSan Jose, CA 95131www.asante.com1.800.662.9686July 1997Part Number: 06-00316

Page xFigure 6-2 Statistics screen (page one of two)... 6-4Figure 7-1 RMON Parameters Menu...

Advanced ManagementPage 7-83Type s to stop the sampling interval.4Type q to return to the History Group menu.Deleting an RMON History Control Group En

RMON Alarm GroupPage 7-9RMON Alarm GroupThe Alarm Group periodically takes statistical samples from variables and compares them to previously configure

Advanced ManagementPage 7-10Adding an RMON Alarm Group EntryTo add an Alarm Group Entry:▲ Important: The Alarm Group requires implementation of the Ev

Adding an RMON Alarm Group EntryPage 7-11Data Source (Obj ID)Enter the Object ID of the counter to be monitored. ▲ Important: The Object ID for a co

Advanced ManagementPage 7-12❏ fallingAlar m — if the first sample is less than or equal to the value set for the Falling Threshold (see “Falling Thresh

Displaying an RMON Alarm Group EntryPage 7-13Displaying an RMON Alarm Group EntryTo display information for a specific Alarm Group entry:▲ Important: T

Advanced ManagementPage 7-14Deleting an RMON Alarm Group EntryThis option allows you to delete an Alarm Group entry.To delete an Alarm Group entry:1Ty

RMON Event GroupPage 7-15RMON Event GroupThe Event Group controls the generation and notification of events from the device. It provides a list of al

Advanced ManagementPage 7-16Adding an RMON Event Group EntryThis option allows you to add an Event Group entry.To add an Event Group Entry:1Type a fro

Displaying an RMON Event Group EntryPage 7-17Event Community StringEnter the octet string of the SNMP community to receive the event.Event Owner Strin

Page xiList of TablesTools and Materials Required ...1-8Factory Default Configurations...

Advanced ManagementPage 7-18Displaying the RMON Event Group Entry LogThis option allows you to display a log of recorded events that have occurred.▲ I

Deleting an RMON Event Group EntryPage 7-19Deleting an RMON Event Group EntryThis option allows you to delete an Event Group entry.To delete an Event

Appendix APage A-1TroubleshootingThis section provides some diagnostic tips for troubleshooting problems with your network and the IntraSwitch 5324.LE

TroubleshootingPage A-2Link LED for the port goes off❏ Cable connection is broken. ❏ Make sure connectors are seated correctly in the equipment at bot

Appendix BPage B-1Supported MIBsThe IntraSwitch 5324 supports the following MIBs (Manage-ment Information Bases):❏ RMON (RFC 1757)❏ MIB II (RFC 1213)❏

Supported MIBsPage B-2History GroupThe History group records periodic statistical samples from the collision domain and stores them in an SNMP table f

MIB II (RFC 1213)Page B-3Event GroupThe Event group controls the generation and notification of events from the switch. Each entry in the eventTable d

Supported MIBsPage B-4Address Trans GroupThe Address Translation group collects information about the capability to translate physical and network IP

MIB II (RFC 1213)Page B-5TCP GroupThe TCP group contains information that relates to Transmission Control Protocol, such as algorithm, minimum and max

Supported MIBsPage B-6Bridge MIB(1493)The IntraSwitch supports the following Bridge MIB group:Base PortThe Base Port group enables and disables ports.

DRAFTPrefaceThis section explains how to contact Asanté Technical Support. It also provides an overview of the manual’s chapters, document convention

Appendix CPage C-1Technical SpecificationsNetwork Management Platforms Supported❏ SNMP-compatible management software❏ HTTP management software❏ Telnet

Technical SpecificationsPage C-2Weight❏ 11 pounds (5 kg)Power Specifications❏ Voltage range: 100 to 240 VAC❏ Frequency range: 60/50 Hz❏ Maximum curr

Appendix DPage D-1Management Menu Tree

IndexIndex iNumerics10/100TX portconnecting to the network 2-7default setting 1-9, 5-20features 1-6100Base-FX module, connecting to thenetwork 2-8100M

Index iibrowsers. See World Wide Web browsersbucketsgranted, RMON 7-6requested, RMON 7-5Ccablescategory 3, 4, 5 2-7connecting network devices 2-7cross

Index iiidevicesconnection, determining 5-21speed of, determining 5-21diagnostic LEDs 3-4diagramscabling scenarios 2-9management options 4-3disabling

Index ivgranted buckets, RMON 7-6Hhalf duplexchanging 5-22determining 5-21height C-1help. See technical support xiihistory group, RMON 7-4, B-2adding

Index vLEDs (continued)Max Util 3-3overview 3-2power description 3-4troubleshooting A-1troubleshooting with A-1utilization description 3-3 troubleshoo

Index vimax util (maximum utilization) LEDdescription 3-3troubleshooting A-1maximum current C-2media independent interface. See MII expansion modulesm

Index viioverview, of IntraSwitch 1-2, 1-3configuration options 1-4features 1-6management options 1-4, 4-2console 4-4telnet 4-6SNMP 1-4Web browsers 1-

PrefacePage xiv Asking for AssistanceContactingTechnicalSupportTo contact Asanté Technical Support:Telephone: (800) 622-7464Fax: (408) 432-6018Fax-B

Index viiireceivers, of traps (continued)deleting 5-19redundant power supply connectordescription 1-3part number C-2relative humidity 2-2remote monit

Index ixRMON (continued)history group (continued)granted buckets 7-6interface 7-6requested buckets 7-5sampling interval 7-7static entry, displaying 7-

Index xstatistics, counters (continued)RXBcasts 6-6RXCRC errors 6-6RXFragments 6-7RXJabbers 6-7RXMcasts 6-6RXOversize 6-7RXUndersize 6-7SQEErrors 6-8S

Index xitelnetconnection 4-6idle time-out, setting 5-32temperature 2-2, C-2terminal emulator 4-6settings 2-11bits per second 2-11data bits 2-11flow co

Manual ContentsPage xvManualContentsThis manual introduces the IntraSwitch 5324 Ethernet switch and describes its installation, configuration, troubles

PrefacePage xviDocumentConventionsThis manual uses the following conventions to convey instructions and information:❏ Commands and key words are in bo

DRAFT1IntroductionThis chapter is an introduction to the IntraSwitch 5324. It provides an overview of the switch and describes its features, managemen

IntroductionPage 1-2IntraSwitch 5324The Asanté IntraSwitch 5324 is a high-performance, manageable Ethernet switch that offers 24 10Base-T ports, one 1

IntraSwitch ComponentsPage 1-3IntraSwitchComponents10/100TX PortThe auto-negotiating 10/100TX port allows for the connection of a 10Base-T or a 100Bas

IntroductionPage 1-4Configuration/ManagementThe IntraSwitch 5324 can be managed through standard out-of-band sessions through the Console port, via in-

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Switching CapacityPage 1-5SwitchingCapacityEach 10Base-T port forwards Ethernet minimum-sized 64-byte packets at the maximum attainable rate of 14,880

IntroductionPage 1-6Features The IntraSwitch 5324 has the following features:❏ 24 10Base-T switched ports with RJ-45 connectors❏ One fixed 10/100TX por

Package ContentsPage 1-7PackageContentsThe IntraSwitch 5324 is shipped with the following items:❏ (1) IntraSwitch 5324 Ethernet switch❏ (2) rack-mount

IntroductionPage 1-8Tools andMaterialsSome tools and materials that are not supplied with the IntraSwitch 5324 are needed to connect the switch to an

Factory DefaultsPage 1-9FactoryDefaultsThe IntraSwitch 5324 is shipped with the following configuration default settings:Table 1-2 Factory Default Con

DRAFT2 InstallationThis chapter explains how to power on the IntraSwitch, install it in an equipment rack, and connect it to your network. It also e

InstallationPage 2-2Installing the IntraSwitchInstallationGuidelinesBefore installing the IntraSwitch 5324, carefully review the following guidelines.

Installation OverviewPage 2-3InstallationOverviewThe table below describes the steps needed to install the IntraSwitch 5324. The steps that are optio

InstallationPage 2-4ConnectingPowerTo connect power to the IntraSwitch:1Plug one end of the supplied power cord into the power connector on the back o

Rack Mounting/Desktop PlacementPage 2-5Rack Mounting/DesktopPlacementThe IntraSwitch can be installed in most standard 19-inch equipment racks. It ca

Page iiiTable of ContentsList of Figures...ixList of Tables...

InstallationPage 2-6Free-StandingInstallationThe IntraSwitch has four rubber feet that can be applied to the bottom of the chassis to enable desktop/f

Connecting to the NetworkPage 2-7Connecting tothe NetworkTo connect the IntraSwitch to an Ethernet network:1Make sure the IntraSwitch is not powered o

InstallationPage 2-8MII Ports The MII expansion slots allow for the connection of 10/100TX, 100Base-FX, or 10Base-FL ports. 10/100TX Module Table 2-4

Connecting to the NetworkPage 2-9 Cabling ScenariosDiagramThe following diagram illustrates some of the various cabling scenarios available with the I

InstallationPage 2-10Setting up forManagementTo use the IntraSwitch 5324 as a managed switch, it must be configured with an IP address. This can be ac

Setting up for ManagementPage 2-11ConsoleConfigurationTo manually configure the IntraSwitch with an IP address via the switch’s Console port, use a VT10

InstallationPage 2-12Figure 2-6 IntraSwitch Local Management Interface Main Menu4Type c to open the Configuration Menu.The “Enter Password” prompt appe

Installing MII ModulesPage 2-13InstallingMII ModulesThe IntraSwitch has two Media Independent Interface (MII) expansion slots which allow for the addi

InstallationPage 2-14Figure 2-8 Installing an MII expansion module4Screw the module into place by tightening the thumbscrew on the module’s cover.Figu

DRAFT3LED IndicatorsThis chapter describes the front panel layout of the IntraSwitch 5324 and explains how to interpret the LEDs.This chapter contains

Page iv Installation ... 2-1Installing the IntraSwitch...

LED IndicatorsPage 3-2LED IndicatorsThe IntraSwitch 5324 has five rows of LEDs on its front panel that convey the status of each 10Base-T port as well

Port LEDsPage 3-3Port LEDs The IntraSwitch has five rows of LEDs. The following table states their color and meaning:Table 3-1 Port LEDsLED Color Mea

LED IndicatorsPage 3-4Power LED The green POWER light comes on and stays on when the unit is receiving electrical power.Diagnostic LEDs The IntraSwitc

DRAFT4Setting Up ForManagementThis chapter describes the different management options available with the IntraSwitch 5324 and explains how to connect

Setting Up For ManagementPage 4-2IntraSwitch ManagementOverview The IntraSwitch 5324 can be managed using any of the follow-ing methods: Table 4-1 Ma

OverviewPage 4-3ManagementScenariosThe following diagram illustrates the management options available with the IntraSwitch 5324.Figure 4-1 IntraSwitch

Setting Up For ManagementPage 4-4Out-of-BandManagementOut-of-band network management allows you to configure, manage, and monitor the IntraSwitch and e

Out-of-Band ManagementPage 4-53Once connected, the Local Management Inter-face Main Menu appears on the screen.See Chapter 5, “Console Management,” fo

Setting Up For ManagementPage 4-6In-BandManagementIn-band network management allows you to manage, control, and monitor the IntraSwitch and each of it

DRAFT5ConsoleManagementThis chapter describes how to manage the IntraSwitch 5324 using the out-of-band Console or in-band Telnet interface. This chap

Page vSetting Up For Management ... 4-1IntraSwitch Management...

Console ManagementPage 5-2Console ManagementOverview The IntraSwitch’s Local Management Interface is a menu-driven application that provides for manag

Management TasksPage 5-3ManagementTasksThis chapter describes each menu item, as well as how to perform the following management tasks:Table 5-1 Manag

Console ManagementPage 5-4LocalManagementInterfaceAfter you connect to the switch’s Local Management Interface using either out-of-band Console or in-

General Information MenuPage 5-5GeneralInformationMenuThe General Information Menu displays the switch’s current operating information; such as, the s

Console ManagementPage 5-6ConfigurationMenuThe Configuration Menu allows you to configure settings for the IntraSwitch. These settings include items su

Logging into the Configuration MenuPage 5-7Table 5-2 Configuration Menu Items Menu Item DescriptionConfig System Administration InformationDisplays and a

Console ManagementPage 5-8Menu Item DescriptionSet Telnet Idle Time-out Allows you to set the amount of time a Telnet connection can remain idle and s

Configure System Administration InformationPage 5-9Configure System Administration InformationThis menu displays and allows you to change the name, loca

Console ManagementPage 5-10Changing System Administration InformationTo change the switch’s name/location/contact information:1Open the System Adminis

Configure TCP/IP ParametersPage 5-11Configure TCP/IP ParametersThis menu displays and allows you to change the information needed to access the IntraSwi

Page viConfiguring Auto-Negotiation...5-23Configure RMON Parameters...5-24Configur

Console ManagementPage 5-12Changing TCP/IP InformationTo change the switch’s IP address, subnet mask, or default gateway information:1Open the TPC/IP

Configure Bootstrap ParametersPage 5-13Configure Bootstrap ParametersThis menu displays and allows you to change the bootstrap parameters used for downl

Console ManagementPage 5-14Table 5-5 Bootstrap Parameter SettingsSetting DescriptionSet Load Mode to LocalExecutes the software image file from the sw

Configure Bootstrap ParametersPage 5-15Performing a Software UpgradeWhen Asanté issues a new version of the software image for the IntraSwitch, you can

Console ManagementPage 5-16Configure SNMP ParametersThis menu controls the IntraSwitch’s SNMP (Simple Network Management Protocol) parameters. With th

Configure SNMP ParametersPage 5-17Table 5-6 SNMP Parameter SettingsChanging Community StringsTo change the IntraSwitch’s community strings:1Open the S

Console ManagementPage 5-18Enabling Traps The IntraSwitch can be set to generate traps. Traps are messages sent across the network to an SNMP network

Configure SNMP ParametersPage 5-19Deleting a Trap Receiver EntryTo delete a trap receiver entry:1Open the SNMP Parameter Menu by typing n on the Configu

Console ManagementPage 5-20Configure Port ParametersThis menu allows you to manually configure each of the switch’s ports for speed, connection, link mo

Configure Port ParametersPage 5-21Current SettingsTable 5-7 explains each setting on the Port Management Menu. For information on using the Port Mana

Page viiTroubleshooting...A-1LED Indicators...

Console ManagementPage 5-22Enabling/Disabling a Port The enabling or disabling of a port is a manual operation that can be used to isolate network dev

Configure Port ParametersPage 5-23Configuring Auto-Negotiation Auto-negotiation is an optional feature of the Fast Ethernet standard that allows two dev

Console ManagementPage 5-24Configure RMON ParametersThis menu allows you to view and configure RMON (remote monitoring) information. ∆ Note: RMON is a

Configure MAC Forwarding Table ParametersPage 5-25Configure MAC Forwarding Table ParametersThis menu allows you to view and search for addresses in the

Console ManagementPage 5-26Table 5-8 MAC Forwarding Table Parameter SettingDisplaying the MAC Forwarding Table 1Open the MAC Forwarding Table Menu by

Configure MAC Forwarding Table ParametersPage 5-27Finding an Entry in the MAC Forwarding TableTo find an entry in the table:1Open the MAC Forwarding Tab

Console ManagementPage 5-28Configure Spanning Tree ParametersThis menu allows you to view the IntraSwitch’s Spanning Tree parameters. It also allows y

Configure Spanning Tree ParametersPage 5-29Table 5-9 Spanning Tree Parameter SettingsSetting DescriptionSwitch ID The identification number of the Intr

Console ManagementPage 5-30Enabling/Disabling Spanning Tree on ALL PortsTo enable or disable Spanning Tree on all ports:1Open the Spanning Tree Parame

Configure Spanning Tree ParametersPage 5-313Select the port number you want to enable or disable Spanning Tree on by typing l on the Port Parameter Men

Page viiiPower Specifications... C-2Environmental Specifications...

Console ManagementPage 5-32Set Telnet Idle Time OutThis option sets the Telnet idle time-out period. If a Telnet connection to the IntraSwitch remain

Set Console PasswordPage 5-33Set Console PasswordThis option sets the IntraSwitch’s Console password. The Console password is the password needed to

Console ManagementPage 5-34Reset EEPROM to DefaultThis option resets the IntraSwitch’s values to the factory default.▲ Important: This procedure rever

Page 5-35Resetting the IntraSwitchTo reset the IntraSwitch:1Turn the IntraSwitch’s power switch to the off position. 2Turn the IntraSwitch’s power s

Console ManagementPage 5-36Statistics Menu The Statistics Menu displays current statistics for the IntraSwitch on a per-port basis.Accessing the Stati

DRAFT6Status Monitoringand StatisticsThis chapter describes how to view the IntraSwitch 5324’s current operating information and how to gather statist

Status Monitoring and StatisticsPage 6-2Monitoring the IntraSwitchViewing theCurrentOperatingInformationThe IntraSwitch’s current operating informatio

Viewing the Current Operating InformationPage 6-3Table 6-1 General Information Menu ParametersSetting DescriptionSwitch Name The name of the IntraSwi

Status Monitoring and StatisticsPage 6-4ViewingStatisticsViewing statistics on a regular basis allows you to evaluate your network’s performance. You

Viewing StatisticsPage 6-5Selecting a PortThe current port for which statistics are displayed is shown at the top of the screen (next to Port:).❏ Port

Page ixList of FiguresFigure 1-1 IntraSwitch 5324 front panel... 1-2Figure 1-2 IntraSwitch 5324 back panel...

Status Monitoring and StatisticsPage 6-6Resetting Statistics❏ Type r to reset the counters to zero.Stopping Statistics❏ Type s to stop polling for sta

Viewing StatisticsPage 6-7Counter DescriptionRXOversize The total number of packets received that were longer than 1518 octets in length (excluding fr

Status Monitoring and StatisticsPage 6-8Counter DescriptionNetOctets The total number of octets of data (including those in bad packets) received on t

DRAFT7AdvancedManagementThis chapter describes how to manage the IntraSwitch 5324 using RMON via the out-of-band Console or in-band Telnet interface.

Advanced ManagementPage 7-2Advanced ManagementRMONOverviewRMON stands for remote monitoring. It is a standard for moni-toring and reporting network a

Configuring RMON ParametersPage 7-3ConfiguringRMONParameters▲ Important: A knowledge of RMON is strongly recommended to configure these parameters.To vie

Advanced ManagementPage 7-4RMON History GroupThe History Group records periodic statistical samples from a network and stores them for later retrieval

Adding an RMON History Control Group EntryPage 7-5Figure 7-3 Add RMON History Control Group entry2Enter the information requested for each prompt, fol

Advanced ManagementPage 7-6Displaying an RMON History Control Group EntryTo display an RMON History Control Group entry:▲ Important: There must be at

Displaying an RMON History Statistic EntryPage 7-7Sampling IntervalThe interval (in seconds) over which the data is sampled for each bucket. Owner Str