Page 2 - Quick Start Guide; Open the box and check the contents. See; Note; ports is identical to the respective models of the 35160 series.
2 Quick Start Guide Follow the steps below to install the IntraCore switch: 1. Open the box and check the contents. See Chapter 1.3 Package Contents for a complete list of the items that are included with the IntraCore switch. 2. Install the switch in an equipment or wall rack, or prepare it for des...
Page 4 - Table of Contents
4 Table of Contents Quick Start Guide 2 Chapter 1. Introduction 6 1.1 Features 6 1.2 SwitchCore CXE2010 7 1.3 Package Contents 7 1.4 LEDs 7 1.5 Front and Back Panel Descriptions 9 1.6 Management and Configuration 9 Chapter 2. Hardware Installation and Setup 11 2.1 Installation Overview 11 2.2 Instal...
Page 6 - Chapter 1. Introduction
6 Chapter 1. Introduction Thank you for purchasing the Asanté IntraCore 35160 Series Gigabit switch. These switches are a family of multi-media and multi-protocol switches capable of supporting Layer 2 Switching and Layer 4 Type of Service. They are designed to offer industry-leading performance at ...
Page 7 - Package Contents
7 • Supports multiple user names and Secure Shell (SSH) • Port Mirroring/monitoring on Ingress only • Local and Global port management 1.2 SwitchCore CXE2010 The IC35160 utilizes a state-of-the-art packet processor on its system board, which provides 16 Gigabit Ethernet ports. The SwitchCore CXE2010...
Page 9 - : The switch is shipped with BootP support. See
9 1.5 Front and Back Panel Descriptions Refer to the following sections for detailed descriptions of the front and back panels of the IntraCore 35160 series switches. 1.5.1 IC35160-T The front panel of the IC35160-T contains the following: power and port LEDs; 12 10/100/1000BaseT ports; 4 dual-funct...
Page 11 - Chapter 2. Hardware Installation and Setup; Installation Overview; Chapter 1.3 Package Contents
11 Chapter 2. Hardware Installation and Setup The following guidelines will help the user to easily install the switch, and to ensure that it has the proper power supply and environment. 2.1 Installation Overview Follow these steps to install the IntraCore switch: 1. Open the box and check the conte...
Page 12 - Installation into an Equipment Rack; Before continuing, disconnect all cables from the unit.
12 2.1.3 Power Requirements The electrical outlet should be located near the switch and be easily accessible. It must also be properly grounded. Make sure the power source adheres to the following guidelines: • Power: Auto Switching 110/240 VAC • Frequency range: 50/60 Hz • Maximum Input AC Current:...
Page 14 - Installing the Optional Emergency Power Supply; HOT; Connecting Power
14 2.3.2 Removing a GBIC Caution : GBIC 1000T modules run hot under normal operating conditions. When it has been removed from the system, place it on a heat-resistant surface and allow the module to cool before handling. Note : Unnecessary removals/insertions of a GBIC module will lead to premature...
Page 15 - Connecting to the Network; Use the following
15 2.6 Connecting to the Network The switch may be connected to an Ethernet network with the unit powered on or off. Use the following procedure to make the network connections: 1. Connect the network devices to the switch, following the cable guidelines outlined below. 2. After the unit is connecte...
Page 16 - Gigabit Ethernet Ports Cabling Procedures; Properties; Under; Connect To; tab, choose the appropriate COM port (such as COM1 or COM2)
16 2.6.2 Gigabit Ethernet Ports Cabling Procedures Cabling requirements for the optional hardware modules depend on the type of module installed. Use the following guidelines to determine the particular cabling requirements of the module(s): • 1000BaseSX GBIC: Cables with SC-type fiber connectors; 6...
Page 18 - Changing the Password; Change Password
18 2.8 Changing the Password The default password (which is Asante , and is case-sensitive) may allow immediate access to ANYONE on the network. To protect the switch from unauthorized changes to the configuration, change the administrator’s password. It can only be changed through the console or te...
Page 20 - Chapter 3. Configuration; Management
20 Chapter 3. Configuration This chapter describes the log in procedure and configuration of the switch via the console or telnet interfaces. For information on configuring the switch via the web browser, see Chapter 5 Web-Based Management . Note : The screens shown are from the IC35160-T. The IC351...
Page 21 - General Information; from the Main Menu. A screen similar to that below appears.; Configuration Menu; root; or; readwrite; in order to make changes to the switch’s; readonly; , you have read-only access, and no configuration options will
21 3.1 General Information The General Information Screen displays the current system information of the switch, such as its name, IP address, and boot information. The information displayed is read-only. To view General Information, type g from the Main Menu. A screen similar to that below appears....
Page 22 - Chapter 4 Advanced Management; Administration Configuration
22 To access the Configuration Menu when you are logged in as root or readwrite , type c from the Main Menu. The Configuration Menu appears, as shown below (from a telnet session): IntraCore 35160-T Configuration Menu Power Unit Status = OK <Cmd> <Description> a Administration Configurat...
Page 23 - Enter; System IP Configuration; Changing System IP Information; Port Configuration
23 4. Press Enter . The system administration information changes take effect. 5. Type q to quit and return to the Configuration Menu. 3.4 System IP Configuration The System IP Configuration Menu displays, and allows the user to change, the information needed to access the switch over the network vi...
Page 25 - Advanced Port Configuration; in the Port Configuration Menu. The Advanced
25 3.5.1 Enabling or Disabling a Port The enabling or disabling of a port is a manual operation that can be used to isolate a network device that might be causing problems on the network, or to prevent unauthorized use of a port or station. To enable or disable a port, use the following procedure: 1...
Page 26 - Setting Port Maximum Packet Length
26 3.6.1 Enabling or Disabling 802.3x Flow Control Use the following procedure to control traffic and avoid congestion, such as during a shortage of buffer resources for the port. Flow control is accomplished by means of standard PAUSE control frames for each port, independent of all others. Before ...
Page 27 - Unicast Forwarding Database Configuration; The MAC address table can hold a maximum of 8,192 entries.
27 The new maximum packet length is shown on the Advanced Port Configuration Menu. 3.6.5 Global Port Configuration The Global Port Configuration Menu allows the user to simultaneously change the configuration information for all ports. To change the port configuration for all ports, use the followin...
Page 28 - Displaying the Forwarding Database; not
28 Type d in the Configuration Menu. The Unicast Forwarding Database Configuration Menu appears, as shown below. IntraCore 35160-T Unicast Forwarding Database Configuration Menu Age-out Time: 300 sec. MAC Address Count: 5 IP Address Count: 2 <Cmd> <Description> a Display All Forwarding D...
Page 29 - Security Management
29 3.7.2 Searching for a MAC Address The Unicast Forwarding Database can be searched by MAC address or by IP address. To search for a specific MAC or IP address, use the following procedure: 1. Access the Unicast Forwarding Database Configuration Menu by typing d in the Configuration Menu. 2. Type m...
Page 30 - Protocol Configuration; Changing Community Strings
30 3.10 Protocol Configuration To access the Protocol Configuration Menu, enter the letter r from the Configuration Menu. Use the listed command letters to configure Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) and Spanning Tree Protocol (STP). IntraCore 35160-T Protocol Configuration Menu <Cmd> ...
Page 31 - Enabled
31 Settings Description SNMP Read Community The string that defines access rights for reading SNMP data objects. The default is public . SNMP Write Community The string that defines access rights for writing SNMP data objects. The default is private . Trap Authentication The status of the SNMP agent...
Page 32 - Deleting a Trap Receiver; Delete a Trap Receiver; Chapter 6 SNMP Management
32 Deleting a Trap Receiver Use the following procedure to delete a trap receiver that has been previously designated: 1. Open the SNMP Configuration Menu by typing n in the Configuration Menu. 2. Type d to Delete a Trap Receiver . A prompt for the entry of the trap receiver appears. 3. Enter the nu...
Page 33 - Enabling and Disabling STP; Spanning Tree Port Configuration; Chapter 7 Switching Concepts
33 Enabling and Disabling STP The switch is shipped with Spanning Tree enabled on all ports by default. To enable or disable STP on the switch, use the following procedure: 1. Open the Spanning Tree Configuration Menu by typing s in the Protocol Configuration Menu. 2. Type t to toggle STP to enabled...
Page 34 - Trunk Group Configuration; manual configuration.
34 3.11 Trunk Group Configuration The IC35160 supports link aggregation (port trunking). This feature is used to combine two or more links (ports) in order to increase the overall bandwidth of the link, thereby sharing or balancing the data load. Link aggregation creates better redundancy and fault ...
Page 35 - QoS Priority Queue Management; Defining the Priority List; Protocol
35 3.12 QoS Priority Queue Management Quality of Service (QoS) Priority Queue is a feature that allows the switch to prioritize packets, thereby ensuring that high-priority traffic is handled before low-priority traffic when there is congestion on the network. This can improve network performance an...
Page 36 - Example
36 To assign a Priority Group to an interface, type p in the QoS Priority Queue Management Menu to access the Priority Group Configuration Menu. Only one list can be assigned per interface. Type g to set the Priority Group, or type the corresponding command letter to select another task. IntraCore 3...
Page 37 - User Interface Configuration; from the Configuration Menu. Use the; in the User Interface Configuration Menu.; To exit without changes, press
37 3.13 User Interface Configuration To access the User Interface Configuration Menu, enter the letter u from the Configuration Menu. Use the listed command letters to configure user interfaces (SSH, Telnet, and HTTP server), UI timeout, passwords, add/delete access hosts, and access control. IntraC...
Page 38 - Adding or Deleting an Access Host; Source IP; Enabling or Disabling SSH and Telnet
38 The new SSH/Telnet UI Time Out is reflected in the User Interface Configuration Menu. After configuring the desired time-outs, type q to return to the previous menu. 3.13.3 Change Password Use this option to change the password that the user must enter when they log in. Important! The factory def...
Page 39 - Enabling or Disabling the Web Server; Access Control Configuration Menu; System Utilities; System Utilities Menu
39 3.13.6 Enabling or Disabling the Web Server The current HTTP Server Status is shown in the User Interface Configuration. Important! For security, the web server is disabled by default. It cannot be enabled if SSH is currently enabled. One or the other must be left disabled. To toggle the status o...
Page 40 - Enabling or Disabling System Port Mirroring; to toggle System Port Mirroring.; Adding or Deleting a Monitor Port; and then enter the port number of the specific port.
40 3.14.1 Port Mirroring Port Mirroring allows the user to configure the switch to copy all traffic associated with one port (the Monitor Port) to a Mirror Port on the switch. The user can connect the Mirror Port to a network analyzer or RMON probe for packet analysis. The user can configure the Mon...
Page 42 - Scheduling a System Reset; Open the System Reset Menu by typing; The system log holds a maximum of 64 entries.
42 Scheduling a System Reset The user can schedule the switch to automatically perform a reset from one second up to 24 hours (86,400 seconds) in advance. To schedule a reset, use the following procedure: 1. Open the System Reset Menu by typing r in the System Utility Menu. 2. Type s to schedule a r...
Page 43 - Clearing the System Log; Local
43 3. Type n to display the next page of System Log information, or type q to quit. Clearing the System Log Use the following procedure to clear all entries from the current System Log: 1. Open the System Log Menu by typing l in the System Utility Menu. 2. Type c to clear the current System Log. New...
Page 44 - retry
44 3.14.6 TFTP File Transfers The software image file must be downloaded from a server on the network that is running a TFTP server application. IntraCore 35160-T TFTP File Downloading Menu Bank 1 Image Version/Date: 1.20B/Jun 17 2003 20:41:25 (Running) Bank 2 Image Version/Date: 1.10 /May 20 2003 1...
Page 46 - Chapter 4. Advanced Management; Chapter 5 Web-Based Management; SNMP and RMON Management; RMON Management
46 Chapter 4. Advanced Management This chapter deals with the advanced management of the switch, via the console mode or telnet connection. See Chapter 5 Web-Based Management for information on managing the switch through the web browser. The following sections describe the these advanced topics for...
Page 47 - Security Management; in the Configuration Menu. Use the listed command; Enabling and Disabling Duplicated IP Detection; Enabling and Disabling Duplicated IP Trap; to access the Security Management Menu.; Viewing a List of Duplicated IP Addresses
47 4.2 Security Management To access the Security Management Menu, type t in the Configuration Menu. Use the listed command letters to configure port security, duplicate IP detection and trap, and station movement trap, or to display the duplicated IP list and reset all security parameters to factor...
Page 48 - Enabling and Disabling Station Movement Trap
48 1. From the Configuration Menu, type t to access the Security Management Menu. 2. Type l to display the duplicated IP list. A screen appears, similar to the following screen. +---------------+-----------------+--+-----------------+--+ | IP Address | Owner MAC | P| Spoofer MAC | P| +--------------...
Page 49 - Configuring Port New Node Detection Trap; Toggle Port Security Trap; Configuring Port Lock and Intruder Lock
49 Configuring Port New Node Detection Trap The port new node detection trap security measure (also called “port security trap”) ensures that when any new device is connected to the secured port, an alert will be sent to the designated trap receiver. The new device is detected when it is connected t...
Page 53 - Setting Timers; in the Constant Configuration Menu.
53 Setting Timers To set the timing parameters, type t in the 802.1X Configuration Menu. After changing any of the parameters listed below, the change will be noted in the top of the menu screen. IntraCore 35160-T 802.1X Constant Configuration Menu Quiet-period <0..65535,default=60> : 60 Tx-pe...
Page 54 - : this value is the MAC address of the switch.; Server Port
54 Setting RADIUS Parameters To enter the802.1X RADIUS Configuration Menu, type r in the 802.1X Configuration Menu. Use the command letters to configure the corresponding values for the RADIUS server on your network. IntraCore 35160-T 802.1X RADIUS Configuration Menu Radius Server IP : 192.168.0.1 S...
Page 55 - VLAN Specifications for the IntraCore 35160 Series; Other VLAN Features of the switch
55 4.3 VLAN Management A virtual LAN, or VLAN, is a logical grouping that allows stations to communicate as if they were physically connected to a single LAN, independent of the actual physical configuration of a network. The IntraCore 35160 supports port-based VLANs, in compliance with the IEEE 802...
Page 57 - Advanced Static VLAN Configuration
57 Removing a VLAN To remove the VLAN, from the VLAN Group Static Configuration Menu, type r . Enabling and Disabling Management Access The IntraCore 35160 supports configurable management access for VLANs. By default, management access is enabled, and all devices connected to the switch in a VLAN c...
Page 59 - Setting Port Type; Normal; Displaying a Summary of VLAN Groups; in the Configuration Menu to access the VLAN Management
59 untagged frames received by the port are dropped and the source address of the untagged frames is not learned. Incoming tagged frames are forwarded to the VLAN whose VID is included in the tag header of the frame. See “Enabling and Disabling Port Ingress Filtering” in this chapter for more inform...
Page 60 - Resetting VLAN Configuration to Defaults; in the Configuration Menu. Then type; IP Multicast Traffic Management; Multicast Addresses
60 4.3.6 Displaying a VLAN Port Summary To view a unit port VLAN summary, type v in the Configuration Menu to access the VLAN Management Menu, then type a to access the Port VLAN Attribute Summary. A screen similar to the one following will appear. To view the summary for other units, type a command...
Page 61 - Configuring IP Multicast Traffic Management; in the Unicast Forwarding Database Configuration Menu. This; Enabling and Disabling IGMP Snooping; to
61 IGMP Communication on a LAN (between the end stations and the routers) is managed by the Internet Group Management Protocol (IGMP). For complete information about IGMP, see RFC 1112, “Host Extensions...” and RFC 2236, “Internet Group Management Protocol, Version 2” <ftp://ftp.isi.edu/in-notes/...
Page 62 - Advanced IGMP Configuration; in the IP Multicast Traffic Management Menu.; Displaying a Summary of Group Addresses; . This accesses a screen similar to the following:
62 Advanced IGMP Configuration To enable or disable transmitting query packets, set the query interval, or to enable or disable IGMP Proxy Report Forward, type v in the IP Multicast Traffic Management Menu. IntraCore 35160-T IP Multicast Advanced Configuration Menu VID: [01] IGMP Query : [Disabled] ...
Page 63 - IP Multicast Forwarding Database Configuration; Adding Ports to the Selected Address
63 4.4.2 IP Multicast Forwarding Database Configuration The Multicast Forwarding Database lists addresses of multicast groups, and assigns them to specific VLANs. It also lists the ports within a VLAN that can receive traffic from the multicast address. To access the Multicast FDB Configuration Menu...
Page 65 - Front Panel Button
65 The Web Browser Management Overview page contains a sidebar with 9 management option buttons, and a view of the IntraCore front panel that displays real-time switch operating information, as well as contact information for Asanté Technologies, Inc. Note : The browser pages shown in this chapter a...
Page 67 - STP Port Configuration; to have the; Restore; button to restore the defaults.
67 5.4 Span Tree (Spanning Tree) Button This button opens the Spanning Tree Protocol (STP) Configuration page, which shows the STP Configuration of the switch, as shown below. STP configuration is explained in Chapter 4 Advanced Management . Click the STP Port Configuration button to display the STP...
Page 68 - all
68 5.5 SNMP Button This button displays the SNMP (Simple Network Management Protocol) page, as shown below. See SNMP Configuration in Chapter 3 for an explanation of SNMP settings. 5.6 Addr (Address) Table Button The Addr Table button opens the MAC and IP Address Table page, which displays two table...
Page 69 - Search; boxes to search for either an IP or; Apply
69 To see the MAC and IP addresses, the activity status, and the VLAN ID for the devices connected to a particular port, click the port’s number in the top table. Use the Search boxes to search for either an IP or MAC address on the switch. 5.7 VLAN Button This button opens the VLAN Groups page, as ...
Page 70 - VLAN Ports; link at the top of the; Apply Changes; when finished. Restart the; Set Port Type; Acceptable Frame Type
70 5.7.2 Port Configuration To configure the VLAN ports, click on the VLAN Ports link at the top of the VLAN Groups page. Click on the port number to go to the VLAN Port configuration page, as shown on the following screen. Here, the user can set the port type, assign a port VLAN ID, add or delete V...
Page 71 - Port Ingress Filtering; Disabled; Tag/Untag Port Egress Type; to set the port to send tagged frames for any given VLAN. Click; Untag Port; to set the port to send untagged frames. See
71 Port Ingress Filtering From the drop-down menu, select Disabled or Enabled . See Chapter 4 Advanced Management for more information. Tag/Untag Port Egress Type Click Tag Port Egress Type to set the port to send tagged frames for any given VLAN. Click Untag Port Egress Type to set the port to send...
Page 72 - Security Level
72 To access the configuration pages for individual ports, click on the respective port number in the left-hand column. Select the Security Level from the drop-down menu (None, 1-New node trap, 2-Intruder lock port, and 3-Intruder lock MAC).
Page 73 - Chapter 6. SNMP Management; SNMP Management Operations; The Ethernet Statistics Group; The SNMP Protocol
73 Chapter 6. SNMP Management The IntraCore 35160 switch can be managed using a Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) compatible management station running platforms such as HP OpenView or MG Soft’s MIB Browser. 6.1 SNMP Management Operations A network management application is concerned with pe...
Page 74 - Community Name and Security; whose characteristics are unique from any other MIB object.
74 6.3 Community Name and Security SNMP v.1 was not designed to be a secure protocol. There is no true password, although the string known as a community string does serve some of the same purposes. SNMP-aware devices, such as this switch, often ship with well-known community strings. For this reaso...
Page 76 - Chapter 7. Switching Concepts
76 Chapter 7. Switching Concepts A bridge is a hardware device used to connect multiple networks into one big network. However, when a bridge receives a broadcast from one interface, it will forward the frame to all interfaces and flood the wire, easily overwhelming the network. The traditional solu...
Page 77 - Spanning Tree Protocol; Elect a single bridge to be the root bridge; Bridge Priority
77 7.1.3 Port VLAN ID To allow untagged packets to participate in a VLAN, a Port VLAN ID (PVID) must be assigned in the relevant port(s). Each port on the switch has a default PVID of 1 (the default VLAN) and will receive both tagged and untagged frames. The manager may configure the PVID of any des...
Page 78 - Spanning Tree/Port Settings; Port Priority
78 Forward Delay After a recalculation of the spanning tree, the Forward Delay parameter regulates the delay before each port begins transmitting traffic. If a port begins forwarding traffic too soon (before a new root bridge has been selected), the network can be adversely affected. The default val...
Page 80 - Appendix A. Troubleshooting; Problem Possible; Chapter 2.6 Connecting to the Network
80 Appendix A. Troubleshooting In the unlikely event the switch does not operate properly, follow the troubleshooting tips below. If more help is needed, contact Asanté’s technical support at [email protected] . Problem Possible Solutions The Power LED is not lit. The Emergency Power LED is not lit...
Page 81 - Appendix B. Features and Specifications; Physical Characteristics
81 Appendix B. Features and Specifications The sections below list the features and product specifications for the IntraCore 35160 Series Gigabit Ethernet switches. B.1 Features The following is a summary of the management features of the 35160 Series switches: Graphical User Interface: HTML browser...
Page 82 - Appendix C FCC Compliance and Warranty Statements
82 Environmental Range Operating Temperature: 32º to 104º F (0º to 40º C) Relative Humidity: 10% to 90% non-condensing Power: Auto-switching, 110-240 VAC, 50/60 Hz; grounded IEC cord Redundant DC Power: 12VDC Auto-switching from main 110/240 VAC for emergency backup Standards Compliance IEEE: IEEE 8...
Page 83 - Appendix C. FCC Compliance and Warranty Statements; Important Safety Instructions; Use a damp cloth for cleaning.; IntraCare Warranty Statement; years
83 Appendix C. FCC Compliance and Warranty Statements FCC Compliance Statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interferenc...
Page 84 - TO THE EXTENT ALLOWED BY LOCAL LAW, THE REMEDIES IN THIS WARRANTY
84 and used. If Asanté receives notice of such defects during the warranty period, Asanté will replace software media that does not execute its programming instructions due to such defects. 3. Asanté does not warrant that the operation of Asanté products will be uninterrupted or error free. If Asant...
Page 85 - Appendix D. Console Port Pin Outs; Pin Number
85 Appendix D. Console Port Pin Outs The console port is used to connect with a terminal using a serial modem RS-232C cable (available from Radio Shack’s website, www.radioshack.com , catalog # 26-117). The setting is 9600-N81. The table below lists the pin outs. Pin Number Signal Name 1 CD Carrier ...
Page 86 - Appendix E. Online Warranty Registration
86 Appendix E. Online Warranty Registration Before calling Asanté Technical Support, please register the switch online at www.asante.com/support/registration.html . By doing so, you’ll be entitled to special offers, up-to-date information, and important product bulletins. You may also register the s...
Page 87 - Appendix F. BootP Configuration; Chapter 3 Configuration; Bootstrap Configuration; The default Load Mode setting for the switch is Local.; Image Banks; Open the Bootstrap Configuration Menu by typing
87 Appendix F. BootP Configuration The switch is shipped with BootP support. If the network contains a BootP server configured with available, valid IP addresses, BootP allows the switch to be configured automatically with an IP address when it is connected to the network and is powered on. Importan...
Page 88 - Loading Software Remotely; TFTP; Set Boot File Name
88 Loading Software Remotely To set the switch to download its software over the network from a remote server, use the following procedure: 1. Open the Local Bootstrap Configuration Menu by typing b in System Utility Menu. 2. Open the Remote Bootstrap Configuration Menu by typing r in the Local Boot...