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Page 1 - 6200 Series

DRAFT IntraSwitch ™ 6200 Series User’s Manual Asanté Technologies, Inc.821 Fox LaneSan Jose, CA 95131www.asante.com1.800.662.9686August 1998Part

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Page x List of Tables Table 1-1 Tools and Materials Required . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-8Table 1-2 Factory Default Settings . . . .

Page 3 - Table of Contents

Viewing Current Operating InformationPage 6-3Table 6-1 General Information Menu ParametersSetting DescriptionRunning Image Version/DateThe version and

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Status Monitoring and StatisticsPage 6-4ViewingIntraSwitchSystemInformationYou can view system information on the IntraSwitch, and any installed expan

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Viewing StatisticsPage 6-5The system information is displayed at the top of the screen, as highlighted in Figure 6-2. The following table describes th

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Status Monitoring and StatisticsPage 6-6Figure 6-3 Statistics MenuThe received frames, transmitted frames, and error frames are displayed on this scre

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Viewing StatisticsPage 6-7Typing l brings up the screen which shows statistics since the last reset.Figure 6-4 Statistics Since Last ResetThe followin

Page 8 - List of Figures

Status Monitoring and StatisticsPage 6-8To reset the counters in the above screen, type r. This resets all the counters to zero. Typing s on this scre

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Viewing StatisticsPage 6-9Rx Dropped Frames Total number of frames that are dropped due to lack of buffers on a particular port.Tx Frames Total number

Page 10 - List of Tables

Status Monitoring and StatisticsPage 6-10The Counters screen displays the above counters on a per port basis. Typing t on the Counters screen brings u

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DRAFT7AdvancedManagementThis chapter describes how to configure the Spanning Tree Protocol on the IntraSwitch 6216M and 6224. This chapter contains the

Page 12 - About This Manual

Advanced ManagementPage 7-2Advanced ManagementSpanning TreeProtocolThe Spanning Tree Protocol (STP) is a part of the IEEE 802.1d bridge specification.

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Page xi Table 7-2 Spanning Tree Port Configuration Menu Settings . . . . 7-11Table 9-1 System VLAN Default Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Spanning Tree ProtocolPage 7-3The Root Bridge is a central point from which the network is configured. It is selected on the basis of having the lowes

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Advanced ManagementPage 7-4.Figure 7-1 Spanning Tree Configuration MenuConfiguring STPParametersThe IntraSwitch is shipped with the following STP defaul

Page 16 - Introduction

Page 7-5Table 7-1 Spanning Tree Configuration Menu SettingsSetting DescriptionSwitch ID The identification number of the IntraSwitch. This value cannot

Page 17 - IntraSwitch 6216M and 6224

Advanced ManagementPage 7-6 *BC = Broadcast**MC= MulticastConfiguring Switch PriorityTo configure switch priority:1Open the Spanning Tree Configuration M

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Page 7-7▲ Important: The lower the number, the more likely it is that the switch will be the Root Bridge. See Table 7-1 on page 7-5 for more informati

Page 19 - Components

Advanced ManagementPage 7-8Configuring Maximum Age1Type a in the Spanning Tree Configuration Menu.2Enter a value for the Maximum Age timer at the prompt

Page 20 - Capacity

Page 7-9▲ Important! This value must be between 4 and 30 seconds. See Table 7-1 for a description of the Forward Delay timer.3Press Return.The Forwar

Page 21 - Forwarding

Advanced ManagementPage 7-10ConfiguringSTP PortParametersThe Spanning Tree Port Configuration Menu allows you to configure and manage the STP parameters

Page 22 - Contents

Configuring STP Port ParametersPage 7-115Type c to set the port path cost.6Enter the port path cost, then press Return. The STP port parameters are con

Page 23 - Materials

Advanced ManagementPage 7-126216M Book Page 12 Wednesday, January 27, 1999 5:26 PM

Page 24 - Defaults

DRAFT About This Manual This section provides an overview of the IntraSwitch 6216M and IntraSwitch 6224 User’s Manual. It describes chapter contents,

Page 25 - Page 1-10

DRAFT8Web BrowserManagementThis chapter describes how to manage the IntraSwitch 6216M and 6224 via a World Wide Web browser. This chapter contains the

Page 26 - Installation

Web Browser ManagementPage 8-2Web Browser ManagementOverview The IntraSwitch 6216M and 6224 each have a built-in HTTP server which allows you to acces

Page 27 - Installing the IntraSwitch

Accessing with a Web BrowserPage 8-3Accessing witha Web BrowserTo use Web browser management, the IntraSwitch must be configured with an IP address. Se

Page 28 - Installation

Web Browser ManagementPage 8-4∆ Figure 8-1 Web Browser Management PageThe Switch Web Browser Management Page contains a sidebar with eight option but

Page 29 - Free-Standing/

Page 8-5❏ Front panel displayThe front panel graphic displays the image of the connected switch, its LED panel, and the active data ports.The front

Page 30 - Page 2-5

Web Browser ManagementPage 8-6❏ Port Selector FeatureBy pointing to a port and clicking the mouse, another screen is displayed which shows the selecte

Page 31 - Cabling Procedures

Page 8-7❏ General Info ScreenOpens the Switch General Information Screen. This button brings up seven sub-levels as shown in Figure 8-3 below. All Gen

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Web Browser ManagementPage 8-8Figure 8-3 General Information Screen (Continued)6216M Book Page 8 Wednesday, January 27, 1999 5:26 PM

Page 33 - Configuring for

Page 8-9❏ Statistics ScreenThe Statistics Screen presents a graphical image of the switch statistics as shown in Figure 8-4. From this screen, the use

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Web Browser ManagementPage 8-10❏ Since Up ButtonThe "Since Up" button allows you to view the graph of the total packets/bytes switched on th

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About This Manual Page xiii About This Manual ManualContents This manual describes how to install and use the IntraSwitch 6216M and 6224 Ethernet sw

Page 36 - Page 2-11

Accessing with a Web BrowserPage 8-11❏ Statistics Counters ScreenThe Statistics Counters Screen presents a graphi-cal image of Switch Counters, as sho

Page 37 - Page 2-12

Web Browser ManagementPage 8-12❏ Port Configuration ScreenThe Port Configuration Screen provides a com-prehensive overview of the status of each port o

Page 38 - LED Indicators

Accessing with a Web BrowserPage 8-13❏ Spanning Tree ScreenThe Spanning Tree Protocol Configuration Screen shows the STP Configuration. See Figure Figur

Page 39 - LED Indicators

Web Browser ManagementPage 8-14❏ STP Port Configuration ScreenThe STP Port Configuration Screen displays port status and parameters. This screen may be

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Accessing with a Web BrowserPage 8-15❏ SNMP Configuration ScreenThe SNMP (Simple Network Management Proto-col), Figure 8-9, allows access to the SNMP

Page 41 - Page 3-4

Web Browser ManagementPage 8-16❏ Downloading Image File ScreenThe Downloading Image File Screen, Figure 8-10, shows current settings and allows the us

Page 42 - Setting Up For

Accessing with a Web BrowserPage 8-173Search the FTP site for an IntraSwitch 6216M or 6224 folder.4Check for a new version of the image code for your

Page 43 - IntraSwitch Management

Web Browser ManagementPage 8-18 Figure 8-11 Asanté Technical Support Screen6216M Book Page 18 Wednesday, January 27, 1999 5:26 PM

Page 44 - Out-of-Band

DRAFT9VLAN ManagementThis chapter describes the IntraSwitch 6216M and 6224’ VLAN options and explains how to configure the unit using those options. Th

Page 45 - Page 4-4

VLAN ManagementPage 9-2❏ Setting the Port VLAN ID❏ Toggle VLAN Tagging❏ Map a Port to Multiple VLAN Groups❏ Adding VLANs to a Tagged Port❏ Removing VL

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Document Conventions Page xiv DocumentConventions The following conventions are used for instructions and information: ❏ Commands and key words are

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OverviewPage 9-3VLAN ManagementOverview Your IntraSwitch supports use of a Virtual LAN on all ports. A Virtual LAN, or VLAN, is a logically separated

Page 48

VLAN ManagementPage 9-4The subsections following the Abbreviations list below describe these features and how each is configured.AbbreviationsThe follo

Page 49 - Console Management

OverviewPage 9-5normal port can belong to only one VLAN at a time. When a normal port belongs to a particular VLAN, all frames received at the port ar

Page 50

VLAN ManagementPage 9-6Management VLANsThe IntraSwitch system supports access security for switch management. By default, switch management is not aff

Page 51 - Interface

VLAN ConfigurationPage 9-7VLAN Management Interface OptionsThe IntraSwitch VLAN configuration can be achieved through either Console/Telnet operation or

Page 52

VLAN ManagementPage 9-8AccessingConfigurationMenusThe console/telnet interface provides user friendly VLAN configuration menus. To access these menus fr

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VLAN ConfigurationPage 9-9Figure 9-1 VLAN Configuration ScreenCurrent SettingsAt the top of the Configuration Screen, the current settings are displayed.

Page 54 - Configuration Menu Options

VLAN ManagementPage 9-10Table 9-2 VLAN Group Current SettingsUsing theConfiguration MenuOptionsThe following subsections describe how to use the option

Page 55 - Page 5-8

VLAN ConfigurationPage 9-11Setting VLAN ID To assign a VLAN ID number for a VLAN Group, press i in the VLAN configuration Menu. Selecting i for the Defa

Page 56 - Page 5-9

VLAN ManagementPage 9-12When the port involved is a Tagged port, the port's original VLAN Group membership is not revoked.Configuring Man-agement

Page 57 - System IP Configuration

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VLAN Port Attribute ConfigurationPage 9-13∆ Note: The Port VID field on the "system Port VLAN Map" screen represents the port's VID when

Page 59 - Bootstrap Configuration

VLAN ManagementPage 9-14Current SettingsAt the top of the Configuration Screen, the current settings are displayed. Descriptions of these settings are

Page 60

VLAN Port Attribute ConfigurationPage 9-15Setting the PortVLAN IDYou can assign a port VID of any value in the range of 1 - 4094. When the port VID is

Page 61 - Page 5-14

VLAN ManagementPage 9-161Make the correct cable connection between the two switches.2Create matching VLANs on the two switches. Use the a option, the

Page 62 - Page 5-15

VLAN Port Attribute ConfigurationPage 9-17Enter Port VID (1 - 4095) > Enter the VID of the VLAN to which this port is associated and press return. I

Page 63 - Page 5-16

VLAN ManagementPage 9-18If tagging for the port is disabled, then the following warning message appears on the screen:Normal port can't belong to

Page 64 - SNMP Configuration

VLAN Port Attribute ConfigurationPage 9-19∆ Note: The option r is allowed only for tagged ports since, for a normal port, the VLAN cannot be removed.

Page 65 - Page 5-18

VLAN ManagementPage 9-20Example of SystemWith TaggingThe two-switch system shown in Figure 9-3 demonstrates the use of tagging to create some VLAN gro

Page 66 - Page 5-19

VLAN Port Attribute ConfigurationPage 9-21Table 9-4 Configuration used in example of taggingStatus of Ethernet Segments in Example:❏ All the stations on

Page 67 - Port Configuration

VLAN ManagementPage 9-22SNMPManagementFor details of SNMP Management of VLANs on the IntraSwitch please refer to the sections on the following MIB obj

Page 68 - Page 5-21

DRAFT 1 Introduction This chapter is an introduction to the IntraSwitch 6216M and 6224 Switches. It provides an overview of the unit and describes it

Page 69 - Page 5-22

Appendix APage A-1TroubleshootingThis section provides some diagnostic tips for troubleshooting problems with your network and the IntraSwitchLED Indi

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Page A-2Link LED for the port goes off❏ Cable connection is broken. ❏ Make sure connectors are seated correctly in the equipment at both ends of the c

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Appendix BPage B-1Technical SpecificationsNetwork Management Platforms Supported❏ SNMP-compatible management software❏ HTTP management software❏ Telnet

Page 72 - Options Negotiated

Technical SpecificationsPage B-2❏ Depth: 13.5 inches (342.9 mm)❏ 1.5 RU [rack unit highWeight❏ 12 pounds (5.4 kg)Power Specifications❏ Voltage range:

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Appendix CPage C-1Technical SupportTo contact Asanté Technical Support:Telephone: (800) 622-7464Fax: (408) 432-6018Internet mail: [email protected]

Page 74 - Spanning Tree Configuration

Technical SupportPage C-26216M Book Page 2 Wednesday, January 27, 1999 5:26 PM

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IndexIndex iNumerics10/100 portsconnecting to network 2-6factory defaults 1-9100Mbps LED 3-3AabbreviationsVLAN 9-4addressrouter, viewing 6-3tftp serve

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IndexIndex iiCcableconnection, checking A-1cables10/100 ports 2-6category 5 2-7cross-over 2-7fiber-optic 2-7for connecting devices 1-8MII expansion mod

Page 77 - Page 5-30

IndexIndex iiidisablingport 5-23DRAMsize, viewingmemorysize, viewing 6-3duplex modeconfiguring 5-24duplicated-IP trapdescription 5-29Eeepromsize, viewi

Page 78 - Page 5-31

IndexIndex ivHTTP server management. See web browser man-agement 1-5, 8-2humidity, of the switch B-2Iidle time-out, console 5-44IEEE 802.1d. See spann

Page 79 - Page 5-32

Introduction Page 1-2 IntraSwitch 6216M and 6224 IntraSwitch6216M The IntraSwitch 6216M is a high-performance, 10/100 Ethernet switch designed for b

Page 80 - Page 5-33

IndexIndex vload modeboot, viewing 6-3load mode, default 5-13load mode, softwarelocal 5-15remote 5-15loading locally 5-15loading remotely 5-16localsof

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IndexIndex viremote 4-3, 9-22scenarios, diagram 4-3SNMP parametersconfiguring 5-17software, upgrading 5-35spanning tree parametersconfiguring 5-27span

Page 82 - Page 5-35

IndexIndex viiswitching capacity 1-5tools and materials 1-8web browser management 1-5, 8-2Ppackage contents 1-7packets, broadcast 5-22parameters, SNMP

Page 83 - Page 5-36

IndexIndex viiiresetcanceldescription 5-40, 5-44menu 5-39schedule timedescription 5-40, 5-44switchdescription 5-40switch to factory defaultdescription

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IndexIndex ixforward delayconfiguring 7-8default 7-4description 7-6hello statusdescription 7-5hello timeconfiguring 7-8default 7-4how it works 7-2in V

Page 85 - Figure 5-15 Setting Baud Rate

IndexIndex xpriorityconfiguring 7-6default 7-5description 7-5resetdescription 5-40switch ID (spanning tree) 5-34, 5-37, 7-5, 7-11switching capacity 1-

Page 86 - System Reset Options

IndexIndex xitrapauthentication 5-18authentication, enabling 5-19duplicated-IPdescription 5-29logviewing 5-32receivers 5-18receivers, adding/deleting

Page 87 - Figure 5-16 Reset Menu

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Page 89 - System Log

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Page 90 - Page 5-43

IntraSwitch 6224 Page 1-3 IntraSwitch6224 The IntraSwitch 6224 is a high performance 24-port 10/100 Ethernet switch. The IntraSwitch 6224 is designed

Page 91 - Set Menu Idle Time-out

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Page 93 - Changing the Password

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Page 94 - Global Port Configuration

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Page 98 - Status Monitoring and

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Page 99 - Monitoring the IntraSwitch

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Page 100 - Page 6-3

Introduction Page 1-4 IntraSwitchComponents MII Expansion Slots The IntraSwitch 6216M has two Media Independent Interface (MII) expansion slots on t

Page 101 - Information

Copyright NoticeTrademarks Asanté Technologies and FriendlyNet are trademarks of Asanté Technologies, Inc. Ethernet is a regis-tered trademark of the

Page 102 - Statistics

Configuration/ ManagementPage 1-5Configuration/ManagementThe IntraSwitch can be managed by any of the following methods:❏ Out-of-band (via the console p

Page 103 - Figure 6-3 Statistics Menu

IntroductionPage 1-6IntelligentForwarding The Asanté switching engine supports automatic fragment free packet forwarding. Fragment free switch mode al

Page 104 - Last Reset Table

FeaturesPage 1-7Features The IntraSwitch has the following features:❏ 16 (IntraSwitch 6216M) or 24 (IntraSwitch 6224) fixed, 10/100 switched ports with

Page 105 - Figure 6-5 Counters Screen

IntroductionPage 1-8❏ (2) rack-mounting brackets ❏ (16) standard Phillips screws❏ (1) MII cover bracket (IntraSwitch 6216M)❏ (4) Self-adhesive rubber

Page 106 - Page 6-9

Factory DefaultsPage 1-9FactoryDefaultsThe IntraSwitch is shipped with the following factory default settings:Table 1-2 Factory Default SettingsConnec

Page 107 - Page 6-10

Factory DefaultsPage 1-106216M Book Page 10 Wednesday, January 27, 1999 5:26 PM

Page 108 - Management

DRAFT2 InstallationThis chapter explains how to install, connect, and configure the IntraSwitch 6216M and 6224 to work with your network. It also expla

Page 109 - Advanced Management

InstallationPage 2-2Installing the IntraSwitchInstallationGuidelinesPower RequirementsThe source electrical outlet should be installed near the IntraS

Page 110 - Disabling STP

Rack Mounting/Desktop PlacementPage 2-3Table 2-1 Installation OverviewRack Mounting/DesktopPlacementThe IntraSwitch can be installed in a standard 19-

Page 111 - Parameters

InstallationPage 2-4▲ Important! Disconnect all cables from the IntraSwitch before continuing.∆ Note: You can install the IntraSwitch in an equipment

Page 112 - Page 7-5

Page iii Table of Contents About This Manual ...xiii Manual Contents ...

Page 113 - Page 7-6

Installing Asanté MII Modules (IntraSwitch 6216M Only)Page 2-51Attach the four rubber pads (supplied) to the bottom of each corner of the IntraSwitch.

Page 114 - Timer Relationships

InstallationPage 2-6ConnectingPowerTo connect power to the IntraSwitch:▲ Important! Carefully review the power requirements on page 2-2 before connect

Page 115 - Configuring Forward Delay

Connecting to the NetworkPage 2-7Table 2-2 10/100 Ports Cable GuidelinesMII Expansion Ports Cabling ProceduresThe optional Asanté MII expansion slots

Page 116 - Page 7-9

InstallationPage 2-8Figure 2-2 IntraSwitch Cabling Scenarios∆ Note: Pressing the Uplink switch toggles the usage of port 16 from normal to uplink or v

Page 117 - STP Port

Configuring for ManagementPage 2-9address when it is connected to the network and is powered on, if your network contains a BootP server configured with

Page 118 - Page 7-11

InstallationPage 2-101Using a straight-through RS-232 cable with a 9-pin male D-subminiature plug at one end, con-nect a terminal or workstation (PC o

Page 119 - Page 7-12

Configuring for ManagementPage 2-11For information on changing the password, see “Changing the Password” in Chapter 5.6Type i to open the Switch IP Co

Page 120 - Web Browser

InstallationPage 2-126216M Book Page 12 Wednesday, January 27, 1999 5:26 PM

Page 121 - Web Browser Management

DRAFT3 LED IndicatorsThis chapter describes the IntraSwitch 6216M and 6224’s front panel and explains how to interpret its port LEDs and other functio

Page 122 - Accessing with

LED IndicatorsPage 3-2LED IndicatorsIntraSwitch6216M and 6224LED IndicatorsIntraSwitch 6216M and 6224, Common LEDsThe IntraSwitch 6216M and 6224 front

Page 123 - Management buttons

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

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IntraSwitch 6216M and 6224 Port LEDsPage 3-3IntraSwitch 6224 LEDsIn addition to the LEDs in common with the IntraSwitch 6216M as described above, the

Page 125 - See Figure 8-2

LED IndicatorsPage 3-4IntraSwitch6216M FunctionLEDsThe IntraSwitch 6216M has three function indicator lights, which comprise one Power and two MII LED

Page 126 - ❏ General Info Screen

DRAFT4Setting Up ForManagementThis chapter describes the IntraSwitch 6216M and 6224’s management options and explains how to connect to the unit using

Page 127 - Page 8-8

Setting Up For ManagementPage 4-2IntraSwitch ManagementOverview The IntraSwitch 6216M and 6224 and any installed Asanté MII Modules can be managed usi

Page 128 - Figure 8-4 Statistics Screen

Out-of-Band ManagementPage 4-3ManagementScenariosThe following diagram illustrates the management options available with the IntraSwitch 6216M and 622

Page 129 - Page 8-10

Setting Up For ManagementPage 4-42Make sure both units are powered on.If using a PC or Mac with a terminal emulator to connect to the Console port, ma

Page 130 - Figure 8-5

In-Band ManagementPage 4-5In-BandManagementIn-band network management allows you to manage, control, and monitor the IntraSwitch and any installed exp

Page 131 - Page 8-12

Setting Up For ManagementPage 4-6SNMP-Based Management SoftwareRefer to your SNMP Software Manual for informa-tion on managing the IntraSwitch with SN

Page 132 - ❏ Spanning Tree Screen

DRAFT5ConsoleManagementThis chapter describes how to manage the IntraSwitch 6216M and 6224 using the out-of-band Console or in-band Telnet interface.

Page 133 - Page 8-14

Console ManagementPage 5-2Console ManagementOverview The IntraSwitch 6216M and 6224’s Local Management Interface is a menu-driven application which pr

Page 134 - Page 8-15

Page v Console Management ... 5-1 Console Management ...

Page 135 - Page 8-16

Management TasksPage 5-3ManagementTasksTable 5-2 Management Tasks ∆ Note: For information on monitoring statistics, viewing the IntraSwitch’s current

Page 136 - Page 8-17

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

Page 137 - Page 8-18

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

Page 138 - VLAN Management

Console ManagementPage 5-6ConfigurationMenuThe Configuration Menu allows you to manage and configure the IntraSwitch and each of its ports.Logging into t

Page 139 - SNMP Management

Logging into the Configuration MenuPage 5-7Configuration Menu OptionsTable 5-3 provides an overview of each Configuration Menu item.Table 5-3 Configuratio

Page 140

Console ManagementPage 5-8TFTP Image File Downloading ConfigurationAllows you to upgrade the IntraSwitch’s software.See “TFTP Image File Downloading Co

Page 141 - Abbreviations

Configuration MenuPage 5-9System Administration Configuration This menu displays and allows you to change the IntraSwitch’s name, location, and contact

Page 142 - Switches

Console ManagementPage 5-10Changing System Administration InformationTo change the IntraSwitch’s name, location, or contact information:1Open the Syst

Page 143 - Page 9-6

System IP ConfigurationPage 5-11.Figure 5-5 System IP Configuration Menu▲ Important: By default, each address is set to 0.0.0.0. Current SettingsTable

Page 144 - Configuration

Console ManagementPage 5-12Changing System IP InformationTo change the IntraSwitch’s IP address, subnet mask, or default router information:1Open the

Page 145 - Accessing

Page vi Advanced Management ... 7-1 Advanced Management ...

Page 146 - Current Settings

Bootstrap ConfigurationPage 5-13Figure 5-6 BootStrap Configuration Menu▲ Important! The IntraSwitch’s default Load Mode setting is Local. When the Intra

Page 147 - Page 9-10

Console ManagementPage 5-14Current SettingsTable 5-6 explains each setting on the Bootstrap Configuration Menu. For information on using the menu, see:

Page 148

Bootstrap ConfigurationPage 5-15Selecting the Boot Bank NumberTo select the Boot Bank that the IntraSwitch will boot from the next time it boots up: 1O

Page 149 - (0 means ALL) >

Console ManagementPage 5-16The IntraSwitch is set to load software locally from its flash memory. This occurs whenever the unit is powered on or reset.

Page 150 - Attribute

SNMP ConfigurationPage 5-17SNMP ConfigurationThis menu displays the unit’s SNMP (Simple Network Management Protocol) Configuration Menu. This menu allow

Page 151

Console ManagementPage 5-18Table 5-7 SNMP Configuration Menu SettingsChanging Community StringsTo change the IntraSwitch’s community strings:1Open the

Page 152 - Page 9-15

SNMP ConfigurationPage 5-19Enabling Authentication Traps The IntraSwitch can be set to generate authentication traps. Authentication traps are messages

Page 153 - Page 9-16

Console ManagementPage 5-20The trap receiver entry is added.To return to the Configuration Menu, type q.Deleting a Trap Receiver To delete a trap recei

Page 154

Port ConfigurationPage 5-21.Figure 5-8 Port Configuration MenuFigure 5-9 Advanced Port Configuration MenuCurrent Port Settings InformationIntraSwitch Sys

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Console ManagementPage 5-22IntraSwitch System InformationTable 5-8 on page 5-22 explains the system information. For directions on using this menu t

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Page vii Troubleshooting ...A-1 LED Indicators ...

Page 157 - With Tagging

Port ConfigurationPage 5-23Enabling or Disabling a PortThe enabling or disabling of a port is a manual operation that can be used to isolate network de

Page 158 - Page 9-21

Console ManagementPage 5-242Select the port to be enabled or disabled by typing s, entering the port’s number, and pressing Return.3Type e to toggle t

Page 159

Port ConfigurationPage 5-25Configuring Auto-negotiationAuto-negotiation is a feature of the Fast Ethernet standard that enables two devices on a common

Page 160 - Appendix A

Console ManagementPage 5-263If the desired operation is BC filter enabling, press y at the confirmation prompt, or press n to cancel the operation.The B

Page 161 - ❏ Wrong type of cable is con

Spanning Tree ConfigurationPage 5-27Spanning Tree ConfigurationThis menu allows you to view and configure the IntraSwitch’s Spanning Tree parameters. Th

Page 162 - Appendix B

Console ManagementPage 5-28Figure 5-10 Forwarding DB/Security Configuration MenuCurrent SettingsTable 5-9 explains each setting on the Forwarding DB/Se

Page 163 - Mounting Options

Forwarding Database/Security ConfigurationPage 5-29Table 5-9 Security Configuration Menu SettingsDisplaying the MAC Address TableThe MAC address table c

Page 164 - Appendix C

Console ManagementPage 5-30 Figure 5-11 Display Forwarding Database Menu3View the information that is displayed.4Press any key to exit the MAC address

Page 165 - Technical Support

Forwarding Database/Security ConfigurationPage 5-313Type the MAC address or the IP address you want to search for at the prompt.4Press Return.The addre

Page 166

Console ManagementPage 5-32Enabling the Duplicated-IP TrapThe IntraSwitch logs the duplicate IP address along with the owner and spoofer MAC address i

Page 167

Page viii List of Figures Figure 1-1 IntraSwitch 6216M Front Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2Figure 1-2 IntraSwitch 6216M Back Pane

Page 168

Image File Downloading ConfigurationPage 5-334To clear the log, type c in the Security Config-uration Menu.Image File Downloading ConfigurationTyping g i

Page 169

Console ManagementPage 5-34.Figure 5-13 Image Downloading MenuCurrent SettingsTable 5-10 explains each setting on the Image Downloading Menu. For info

Page 170

Image Downloading Through TFTPPage 5-35Performing a Software Upgrade at RuntimeThe software image file must be downloaded from a network management sta

Page 171

Console ManagementPage 5-367Enter the number of attempts the IntraSwitch will make to download the file, then press Return.8Select the Destination Imag

Page 172

Serial Downloading ConfigurationPage 5-37Figure 5-14 X/Y/ZModem Image File Downloading MenuCurrent SettingsTable 5-11 explains each setting on the X/Y/

Page 173

Console ManagementPage 5-38Performing Software UpgradeTo upgrade the IntraSwitch’s software through its serial port:1Open the X/Y/Z Modem Image Downlo

Page 174

System Reset OptionsPage 5-394Select one of the options in the above screen to select the required baud rate and confirm it by typing y.5Type a to sele

Page 175

Console ManagementPage 5-40.Figure 5-16 Reset MenuCurrent SettingsReset menu settings are shown in the following table.For information on using the me

Page 176

System Reset OptionsPage 5-41Resetting the IntraSwitchTo reset the IntraSwitch:1Open the Reset Menu by typing r in the Con-figuration Menu.2Type r to r

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Console ManagementPage 5-424Press Return. The IntraSwitch is set to automatically reset after the number of seconds that are speci-fied elapse.System L

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Page ix Figure 5-19 IntraSwitch UI Time-out Configuration Screen . . . . . . 5-44Figure 5-20 Current Idle Time-out command line . . . . . . . . . .

Page 179 - Index xiv

Configuration MenuPage 5-43Figure 5-18 System Log DisplayThe system log displays any major system events that have occurred on the IntraSwitch. If no m

Page 180 - Index xv

Console ManagementPage 5-44Set Menu Idle Time-outThe Set Menu Idle Time-out option allows the user to set the Console User Interface Time-out and the

Page 181 - Index xvi

Configuration MenuPage 5-45To set the Console Idle Time-out Period1Type c in the UI Time-out Configuration Menu.The current menu idle time-out is displa

Page 182 - Index xvii

Console ManagementPage 5-463Press Return.The Telnet Idle Time-out Period is changed.After configuring the desired time-outs, type q to return to the pr

Page 183 - Index xviii

Configuration MenuPage 5-47Global Port ConfigurationThe Global Port Configuration option allows the user to change the configuration information for all p

Page 184 - Index xix

Console ManagementPage 5-48Global Configuration Operations1Type h to view the help screen which displays the meaning of the symbols in the Current Set-

Page 185 - Index xx

Configuration MenuPage 5-495Type u to set all ports to 100Mbps speed. If any of the ports have auto-negotiation enabled, typ-ing this option prompts a

Page 186 - Index xxi

Console ManagementPage 5-50Figure 5-24 Auto-negotiation Advertisement Summary ScreenType p to select an individual port for configuration change. Typin

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DRAFT6Status Monitoring andStatisticsThis chapter describes how to view the IntraSwitch 6216M and 6224’s current operating information, system informa

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Status Monitoring and StatisticsPage 6-2Monitoring the IntraSwitchViewingCurrentOperatingInformationThe IntraSwitch’s current operating information ca

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