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DRAFT IntraSwitch ™ 5308FL User’s Manual Asanté Technologies, Inc.821 Fox LaneSan Jose, CA 95131www.asante.com1.800.662.9686November 1997Part Numbe

Page x Figure 5-16 Reset EEProm to Default command line... 5-37Figure 6-1 General Information Menu...

Status Monitoring and StatisticsPage 6-4Setting DescriptionBoot Mode The boot mode used for downloading a new version of software for the IntraSwitch

Viewing StatisticsPage 6-5ViewingStatisticsViewing statistics on a regular basis allows you to evaluate your network’s performance. You can view curr

Status Monitoring and StatisticsPage 6-6Selecting a PortThe current port for which statistics are displayed is shown at the top of the screen (next to

Viewing StatisticsPage 6-7Resetting Statistics❏ Type r to reset the counters to zero.Stopping Statistics❏ Type s to stop polling for statistics.Exitin

Status Monitoring and StatisticsPage 6-8Counter DescriptionRXAlignErrors For the 10Mbps ports, the counter records alignment errors.For the 100Mbps po

Viewing StatisticsPage 6-9Counter DescriptionPkt128-255 The total number of packets (including error packets) received that were between 128 and 255 o

Status Monitoring and StatisticsPage 6-10Counter DescriptionGoodTXFrames The total number of packets (including bad packets, broadcast packets and mul

DRAFT7AdvancedManagementThis chapter describes how to manage the IntraSwitch 5308FL 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

Page xi List of Tables Table 1-1 Tools and Materials Required...1-9Table 1-2 Factory Default Configurations

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

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❏ fallingAlarm — if the first sample is less than or equal to the value set for the Falling Threshold (see “Falling Thresho

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

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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

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 5308FL.

Page A-2Max Util (maximum utilization) LED for the port never blinks (steady light)❏ Port is overloaded. ❏ Check the port statistics for the amount of

Appendix BPage B-1Supported MIBsThe IntraSwitch 5308FL supports the following MIBs (Manage-ment Information Bases):❏ RMON (RFC 1757)❏ MIB II (RFC 1213

DRAFT About This Manual This section provides an overview of the IntraSwitch 5308FL User’s Manual. It describes the manual’s chapters, document conv

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 5308FL supports the following Bridge MIB group:Base PortThe Base Port group enables and disables

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-1Console Management MenuMain MenuConfigurationGeneral Information(read-only)System Administrationview switch nameview switch locati

Appendix EPage E-1Technical SupportTo contact Asanté Technical Support:Telephone: (800) 622-7464Fax: (408) 432-6018Fax-Back: (800) 741-8607 Internet m

About This Manual Page xiv About This Manual ChapterContents This manual is divided into the following chapters and appendices. Chapter/Appendix Des

IndexIndex-iNumerics10/100TX MII moduleconnecting to the network2-1010/100TX portconnecting devices2-9default settings 1-11, 5-22features 1-7overview

Index-iibridge (continued)max age, viewing5-31MIB B-6browsers. See World Wide Web browsersbucketsgranted (RMON)7-6requested (RMON) 7-5Ccablesconnectin

Index-iiidepthC-1desktopinstallation2-5mounting specification C-2devicesconnection, determining5-23speed of, determining 5-23diagnostic LEDs 3-4diagram

Index-ivGoodTXFrames6-10GoodTXOctets 6-9granted buckets, RMON 7-6Hhalf duplex modechanging5-24defaults 5-22determining 5-23height C-1help. See technic

Index-vLEDs (continued)FDP/COL3-3linkdescription 3-3troubleshooting A-2max util 3-3overview 3-2power description 3-4troubleshooting A-1troubleshootin

Index-viMIB II, groups (continued)IP address translation table, definition B-4routing table, definition B-4definition B-4SNMP, definition B-5supported

Index-viiPkt (continued)512-10236-964 6-865-127 6-8placement options C-2desktop C-2equipment rack C-2port10/100TXconnecting devices2-9features of 1-71

Index-viiirising (continued)threshold (RMON alarm group)7-12RMONalarm groupabsolute value7-11add entry 7-12adding entry 7-10configuring 7-9data source

Index-ixSNMPcommunity strings, viewing5-19based management software 4-7group, MIB II B-5management, overview 1-5softwareloadinglocally5-16remotely 5-1

Document Conventions Page xv DocumentConventions This manual uses the following conventions to convey instructions and information: ❏ Commands and ke

Index-xsystemadministration information, viewing 5-10group, MIB II B-3Ttasks, overviewconfiguration5-3management 5-3TCPconnection table, MIB IIB-5gro

Index-xiutilization LEDdescription3-3troubleshooting A-2Vview, of the IntraSwitch 5308FLback panel1-2front panel 1-2voltage range 2-2, C-2WWeb browser

About This Manual Page xvi Audience This manual uses terms and concepts associated with Ethernet networking and switches. It is recommended that the

DRAFT 1 Introduction This chapter introduces the IntraSwitch 5308FL Ethernet switch.It provides an overview of the IntraSwitch 5308FL and describes i

Introduction Page 1-2 IntraSwitch 5308FL The Asanté IntraSwitch 5308FL is a high-performance, manageable Ethernet switch that offers eight 10Base-FL

IntraSwitch 5308FL Components Page 1-3 IntraSwitch5308FLComponents 10/100TX Port The single auto-negotiating 10/100TX port allows for the connection

Copyright 1997 by Asanté Technologies, Inc. All rights reserved. No part of this manual, or any associated artwork, software, product, design or desi

Introduction Page 1-4 Power Supply Connector The 5-volt power supply connector provides the IntraSwitch 5308FL’s power connection. See Appendix C,

Configuration/ Management Page 1-5 Configuration/Management The IntraSwitch 5308FL can be managed through standard out-of-band sessions through the uni

IntroductionPage 1-6SwitchingCapacityEach 10Base-FL port forwards Ethernet minimum-sized 64-byte packets at the maximum attainable rate of 14,880 pack

FeaturesPage 1-7Features The IntraSwitch 5308FL has the following features:❏ Eight 10Base-FL switched ports with ST connectors❏ One fixed 10/100TX port

IntroductionPage 1-8PackageContentsThe IntraSwitch 5308FL is shipped with the following items:❏ (1) IntraSwitch 5308FL Ethernet switch❏ (2) rack-mount

Tools and MaterialsPage 1-9Tools andMaterialsSome tools and materials that are not supplied with the IntraSwitch 5308FL are needed to connect the unit

IntroductionPage 1-10Action Tool/Material RequiredRemoving MII expansion module’s coverSmall Phillips screwdriver.Rack-mounting the IntraSwitch 5308FL

Factory DefaultsPage 1-11FactoryDefaultsThe IntraSwitch 5308FL is shipped with the following factory default settings:Table 1-2 Factory Default Config

IntroductionPage 1-12Resets and Factory Default SettingsWhen the IntraSwitch 5308FL is reset (its power is turned off and then on), all settings are r

DRAFT2 InstallationThis chapter explains how to install the IntraSwitch 5308FL in an equipment rack, power it on, and connect it to your network. It

Page iii Table of Contents List of Figures... ixList of Tables...

InstallationPage 2-2Installing the IntraSwitchInstallationGuidelinesBefore installing the IntraSwitch 5308FL, carefully review the following guideline

Installation OverviewPage 2-3InstallationOverviewTable 2-1 describes the steps needed to install the IntraSwitch 5308FL. The steps that are optional

InstallationPage 2-4Rack Mounting/DesktopPlacementThe IntraSwitch 5308FL can be installed in a standard 19-inch equipment racks. It can also be place

Rack Mounting/Desktop PlacementPage 2-56Secure the rack brackets to the equipment rack with mounting screws.The IntraSwitch 5308FL is installed in an

InstallationPage 2-6InstallingMII ModulesThe IntraSwitch 5308FL has two Media Independent Interface (MII) expansion slots which allow for the addition

Installing MII ModulesPage 2-74Slide the MII module into the expansion slot until it stops, then push the module in until it seats with the connector.

InstallationPage 2-8ConnectingPowerTo connect power to the IntraSwitch 5308FL:1Plug one end of the supplied power cord into the power connector on the

Connecting to the NetworkPage 2-9Connecting tothe NetworkTo connect the IntraSwitch 5308FL to an Ethernet network:1Make sure the IntraSwitch 5308FL’s

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

Connecting to the NetworkPage 2-11 Cabling ScenariosDiagramThe following diagram illustrates some of the various cabling scenarios available with the

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InstallationPage 2-12Setting up forManagementTo use the IntraSwitch 5308FL as a managed switch, it must be configured with an IP address. This can be

Setting up for ManagementPage 2-13ConsoleConfigurationTo manually configure the IntraSwitch 5308FL with an IP address via the unit’s Console port, use a

InstallationPage 2-143Once connected, the IntraSwitch 5308FL’s Local Management Interface Main Menu appears on the terminal screen, as shown in Figure

Setting up for ManagementPage 2-159Press return.10Type q to return to the Configuration Menu.The IntraSwitch 5308FL is configured with an IP address and

DRAFT3LED IndicatorsThis chapter describes the IntraSwitch 5308FL’s front panel layout and explains how to interpret its LEDs.This chapter contains th

LED IndicatorsPage 3-2LED IndicatorsThe IntraSwitch 5308FL has five rows of LEDs on its front panel that convey the status of each 10Base-FL port as w

Port LEDsPage 3-3When the IntraSwitch 5308FL is first powered on, the port and diagnostic LEDs blink. The green power light illuminates and remains on

LED IndicatorsPage 3-4Power LED The green POWER light comes on and stays on when the IntraSwitch 5308FL is receiving electrical power.Diagnostic LEDs

DRAFT4Setting Up ForManagementThis chapter describes the different management options available with the IntraSwitch 5308FL. It also explains how to

Page v Overview...4-2Management Scenarios...

Setting Up For ManagementPage 4-2IntraSwitch 5308FL ManagementOverview The IntraSwitch 5308FL can be managed using any of the fol-lowing methods: Tabl

OverviewPage 4-3ManagementScenariosThe following diagram illustrates the management options available with the IntraSwitch 5308FL.Figure 4-1 IntraSwit

Setting Up For ManagementPage 4-4Out-of-BandManagementOut-of-band network management allows you to configure, manage, and monitor the IntraSwitch 5308F

Out-of-Band ManagementPage 4-5❏ Bits Per Second: 9600❏ Data Bits: 8❏ Parity: None❏ Stop Bits: 1❏ Flow Control: None3Once connected, the Local Man

Setting Up For ManagementPage 4-6In-BandManagementIn-band network management allows you to manage, control, and monitor the IntraSwitch 5308FL and eac

In-Band ManagementPage 4-7∆ Note: All management screens using a termi-nal emulator are identical to those of the out-of-band Console interface.World

DRAFT5ConsoleManagementThis chapter describes how to manage the IntraSwitch 5308FL using the out-of-band Console or in-band Telnet interface. This ch

Console ManagementPage 5-2Console ManagementOverview The IntraSwitch 5308FL’s Local Management Interface is a menu-driven application that provides fo

Configuration and Management TasksPage 5-3ConfigurationandManagementTasksTable 5-1 Configuration Tasks Table 5-2 Management TasksConfiguration Task Page #

Page vi Current Settings...5-23Enabling/Disabling a Port...5

Console ManagementPage 5-4Management Task Page #Setting the Telnet Idle Time-Out Periodpage 5-35Changing the Console Passwordpage 5-36Resetting the EE

Local Management InterfacePage 5-5LocalManagementInterfaceAfter you connect to the IntraSwitch 5308FL’s Local Management Interface, the Main Menu appe

Console ManagementPage 5-6GeneralInformationMenuThe General Information Menu displays the IntraSwitch 5308FL’s current operating information. This in

Logging into the Configuration MenuPage 5-7ConfigurationMenuThe Configuration Menu allows you to configure settings for the IntraSwitch 5308FL. These se

Console ManagementPage 5-8Table 5-4 Configuration Menu Items Menu Item DescriptionConfig System Administration InformationDisplays and allows you to cha

Configuration MenuPage 5-9Menu Item DescriptionConfig MAC Forwarding Table ParametersDisplays the entries in the IntraSwitch 5308FL’s MAC Forwarding Ta

Console ManagementPage 5-10Configure System Administration InformationThis menu displays and allows you to change the IntraSwitch 5308FL’s name, locati

Configure System Administration InformationPage 5-11Changing System Administration InformationTo change the IntraSwitch 5308FL’s name, location, or con

Console ManagementPage 5-12Configure TCP/IP ParametersThis menu displays and allows you to change the information needed to access the IntraSwitch 5308

Configure TCP/IP ParametersPage 5-13Changing TCP/IP InformationTo change the IntraSwitch 5308FL’s IP address, subnet mask, or default gateway informati

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Console ManagementPage 5-14Configure Bootstrap ParametersThis menu displays and allows you to change the bootstrap parameters used for loading the Intr

Configure Bootstrap ParametersPage 5-15Table 5-7 Bootstrap Parameter SettingsSetting DescriptionSet Load Mode to LocalExecutes the software image file

Console ManagementPage 5-16Executing Software LocallyTo set the IntraSwitch 5308FL to boot (execute its software) locally from its internal flash memor

Configure Bootstrap ParametersPage 5-17Performing a Software UpgradeWhen Asanté issues a new version of the software image for the IntraSwitch 5308FL,

Console ManagementPage 5-18Configure SNMP ParametersThis menu controls the IntraSwitch 5308FL’s SNMP (Simple Network Management Protocol) parameters.

Configure SNMP ParametersPage 5-19Table 5-8 SNMP Parameter SettingsSetting DescriptionSNMP Read CommunityThe IntraSwitch 5308FL’s SNMP read community

Console ManagementPage 5-20Setting Community StringsTo change the IntraSwitch 5308FL’s community strings:1Open the SNMP Parameter Menu by typing n in

Configure SNMP ParametersPage 5-21Adding a Trap Receiver EntryTrap receivers are the management stations designated to receive traps from the IntraSwit

Console ManagementPage 5-22Configure Port ParametersThis menu allows you to manually configure each of the IntraSwitch 5308FL’s ports for speed, connect

Configure Port ParametersPage 5-23Current SettingsTable 5-9 explains each setting on the Port Parameter Menu. For information on using the Port Param

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Console ManagementPage 5-24Enabling/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 5-253Type f to toggle the port’s mode to half or full duplex, as desired.The port’s mode is displayed at the top of the s

Console ManagementPage 5-26Configure RMON ParametersThis menu allows you to view and configure RMON (remote monitoring) information. ∆ Note: RMON is a

Configure MAC Forwarding Table ParametersPage 5-27Configure MAC Forwarding Table ParametersThis menu allows you to view and search for addresses in the

Console ManagementPage 5-28For information on using the MAC Forwarding Table Parameter Menu, see:❏ “Displaying the Forwarding Table” — page 5-28 ❏ “Fi

Configure MAC Forwarding Table ParametersPage 5-293Press any key on your keyboard to display the next 15 entries.4Type q to exit the MAC Forwarding Tab

Console ManagementPage 5-30Configure Spanning Tree ParametersThis menu allows you to view the IntraSwitch 5308FL’s Spanning Tree parameters. It also

Configure Spanning Tree ParametersPage 5-31Table 5-12 Spanning Tree Parameter SettingsSetting DescriptionSwitch ID The identification number of the Int

Console ManagementPage 5-32Enabling/Disabling Spanning Tree on ALL PortsTo enable or disable Spanning Tree on all ports:1Open the Spanning Tree Parame

Configure Spanning Tree ParametersPage 5-333Select the port number you want to enable or disable Spanning Tree on by typing l on the Port Parameter Men

Page ix List of Figures Figure 1-1 IntraSwitch 5308FL front panel... 1-2Figure 1-2 IntraSwitch 5308FL back panel.

Console ManagementPage 5-34Set Web ServerThis option allows you to enable or disable management of the IntraSwitch 5308FL via a World Wide Web browser

Set Telnet Idle Time OutPage 5-35Set Telnet Idle Time OutThis option sets the Telnet idle time-out period. If a Telnet connection to the IntraSwitch

Console ManagementPage 5-36Set Console PasswordThis option sets the IntraSwitch 5308FL’s Console password. The Console password is the password neede

Reset EEPROM to DefaultPage 5-37Reset EEPROM to DefaultThis option resets the IntraSwitch 5308FL’s values to the factory default.▲ Important! This pro

Console ManagementPage 5-38Resetting the IntraSwitch 5308FLTo reset the IntraSwitch 5308FL:1Turn the IntraSwitch 5308FL’s power switch to the off posi

Statistics MenuPage 5-39Statistics Menu The Statistics Menu displays current statistics for the IntraSwitch 5308FL on a per-port basis.Accessing the S

DRAFT6Status Monitoringand StatisticsThis chapter describes how to view the IntraSwitch 5308FL’s current operating information and statistics via the

Status Monitoring and StatisticsPage 6-2Monitoring the IntraSwitch 5308FLViewing theCurrentOperatingInformationThe IntraSwitch 5308FL’s current operat

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