Page 3 - Table of Contents
Page i Table of Contents About This Manual ................................................vii About This Manual ........................................................................ viii Chapter Contents ................................................................... viii Document Convention...
Page 6 - Enabling/Disabling Spanning Tree on a Single Port 5-31
Page iv Adding a Trap Receiver Entry................................. 5-20 Deleting a Trap Receiver Entry............................... 5-20 Configuring Port Parameters ......................................... 5-21 Current Settings ...................................................... 5-22 Enabli...
Page 9 - DRAFT; About This Manual; This chapter contains the following sections:; Chapter contents — page viii
DRAFT About This Manual This section provides an overview of the IntraSwitch 5212 User’s Manual. It describes the manual’s chapters, document conventions, and intended audience. This chapter contains the following sections: ❏ Chapter contents — page viii ❏ Document conventions — page ix ❏ Audience —...
Page 10 - Chapter
About This Manual Page viii About This Manual Chapter Contents This manual is divided into the following chapters and appendices. Chapter/Appendix Description 1 Introduction Describes the IntraSwitch 5212, its package contents, features, switching capacity, and management options. 2 Installation Des...
Page 11 - Document Conventions; Document; Commands and key words are in; boldface; Noteworthy information, which contains
Document Conventions Page ix Document Conventions This manual uses the following conventions to convey instructions and information: ❏ Commands and key words are in boldface font. ∆ Note: Noteworthy information, which contains helpful suggestions or references to other sec-tions in the manual, is in...
Page 12 - Audience
About This Manual Page x Audience This manual uses terms and concepts associated with Ethernet networking and switches. It is recommended that the user of this manual be familiar with the basics of local area networks and Ethernet switches. book Page x Monday, March 2, 1998 4:27 PM
Page 13 - Introduction; IntraSwitch Components — page 1-3
DRAFT 1 Introduction This chapter is an introduction to the IntraSwitch 5212. It provides an overview of the IntraSwitch 5212 and describes its features, management and configuration capabilities, switching capacity, and factory default settings. This chapter contains the following sections: ❏ Intra...
Page 15 - IntraSwitch Components; IntraSwitch; Management Connections
IntraSwitch Components Page 1-3 IntraSwitch Components 10/100TX Port The auto-negotiating 10/100TX port allows for the connection of a 10Base-T or a 100Base-T (Fast Ethernet) device. See "10/100TX Port" on page 2-9 for more information. 10Base-T Ports The 12 fixed 10Base-T ports allow for th...
Page 16 - Management; Console/Telnet Management
Introduction Page 1-4 Configuration/ Management The IntraSwitch 5212 can be managed through standard out-of-band sessions through the Console port, via in-band Telnet sessions, via a supported World Wide Web browser, or via any SNMP-based management software program (such as IntraSpection™). Console...
Page 17 - Switching Capacity; Switching
Switching Capacity Page 1-5 Switching Capacity Each 10Base-T port forwards Ethernet minimum-sized 64-byte packets at the maximum attainable rate of 14,880 packets per second (pps). The 10/100 port can forward 64-byte packets at 148,000pps. The IntraSwitch 5212 fully supports the 802.1d transparent E...
Page 18 - Features
Introduction Page 1-6 Features The IntraSwitch 5212 has the following features: ❏ 12 10Base-T switched ports with RJ-45 connectors ❏ One fixed 10/100TX port with an RJ-45 connector (supports NWay™ auto-negotiation) ❏ One Asanté MII expansion slot for adding an optional 10/100TX, 100Base-FX, or 10Bas...
Page 19 - Package Contents; Package; The IntraSwitch 5212 is shipped with the following items:
Package Contents Page 1-7 Package Contents The IntraSwitch 5212 is shipped with the following items: ❏ (1) IntraSwitch 5212 Ethernet switch ❏ (2) rack-mounting brackets ❏ (12) standard Phillips screws for attaching the rack- mounting brackets to the IntraSwitch 5212 and mounting it to an equipment r...
Page 20 - Tools and; For specific instructions on connecting net-
Introduction Page 1-8 Tools and Materials Some tools and materials that are not supplied with the IntraSwitch 5212 are needed to connect the switch to an Ethernet network. The table below lists the tools and materials required for connecting devices to the switch’s ports, for installing an Asanté MI...
Page 21 - Pin Assignments; Pin
Pin Assignments Page 1-9 Pin Assignments The following diagrams, based on the IEEE 568B standards, can be used to assist in connecting the IntraSwitch 5212 to an Ethernet network. Figure 1-2 Category 5 UTP Crossover Pin assignment: Switch to Hub or another Switch Figure 1-3 Category 5 UTP Pin assign...
Page 22 - Factory; When the IntraSwitch 5212 is; except
Introduction Page 1-10 Factory Defaults The IntraSwitch 5212 is shipped with the following configuration default settings: Table 1-2 Factory Default Configurations ▲ Important! When the IntraSwitch 5212 is reset (powered off and then on), all settings are returned to the factory defaults listed abov...
Page 23 - Installation; Installation Guidelines — page 2-2
DRAFT 2 Installation This chapter explains how to power on the IntraSwitch 5212, install it in an equipment rack, and connect it to your network. It also explains how to install an Asanté MII expansion module and prepare the IntraSwitch 5212 for management capabilities. This chapter contains the fol...
Page 24 - Installing the IntraSwitch; Power Requirements; Do not restrict air flow by covering
Installation Page 2-2 Installing the IntraSwitch Installation Guidelines Before installing the IntraSwitch 5212, carefully review the following guidelines. Power Requirements The source electrical outlet should be installed near the IntraSwitch 5212, be easily accessible, and be properly grounded. M...
Page 25 - Installation Overview; To install the IntraSwitch 5212:
Installation Overview Page 2-3 Installation Overview The table below describes the steps needed to install the IntraSwitch 5212. The steps that are optional are labeled “optional”; the steps that are required are labeled “required.” The sections that follow explain each step in detail. To install th...
Page 26 - Rack; Equipment Rack
Installation Page 2-4 Rack Mounting/ Desktop Placement The IntraSwitch 5212 can be installed in most standard 19-inch equipment racks. It can also be placed on a horizontal surface with support capabilities of 11 pounds (5 kilograms). Equipment Rack Installation To install the IntraSwitch 5212 in an...
Page 28 - Installing an; To install an Asanté MII module:; not
Installation Page 2-6 Installing an Asanté MII Module The IntraSwitch 5212 has one Asanté Media Independent Inter-face (Asanté MII) expansion slot which allows for the addition of various types of media access modules, including: ❏ 10/100Base-TX ❏ 100Base-FX ❏ 10Base-FL (with ST connector) The Asant...
Page 29 - Installing an Asanté MII Module
Installing an Asanté MII Module Page 2-7 3 Slide the Asanté MII module into the expansion slot until it stops, then push the module in until it seats with the connector. See Figure 2-3. Figure 2-3 Installing an Asanté MII expansion module 4 Screw the module into place by tightening the thumbscrew on...
Page 30 - Connecting; To connect power to the IntraSwitch 5212:; For more information about power
Installation Page 2-8 Connecting Power To connect power to the IntraSwitch 5212: 1 Plug one end of the supplied power cord into the power connector on the back of the IntraSwitch 5212. Figure 2-5 Connecting the power cord to the IntraSwitch 5212 2 Plug the other end of the power cord into a grounded...
Page 31 - Connecting to the Network; To connect the IntraSwitch 5212 to an Ethernet network:
Connecting to the Network Page 2-9 Connecting to the Network To connect the IntraSwitch 5212 to an Ethernet network: 1 Make sure the IntraSwitch 5212 is powered off. 2 Connect network devices to the IntraSwitch 5212, following the cable guidelines outlined below. 3 Power on the IntraSwitch 5212. Aft...
Page 34 - Setting up for; manually via the Console port; BootP; BootP configuration only works if
Installation Page 2-12 Setting up for Management To use the IntraSwitch 5212 as a managed switch, it must be configured with an IP address. This can be accomplished in one of two ways: ❏ automatically using Asanté View BootP (default) server ❏ manually via the Console port BootP Configuration The In...
Page 35 - Setting up for Management; to try and; port on the front of the; Make sure both units are powered on.
Setting up for Management Page 2-13 To verify that the IntraSwitch 5212 received an IP address, use a tool such as Ping 1 to try and access the IntraSwitch 5212; if you can access the IntraSwitch 5212, it is properly configured with an IP address. 1. Ping (an acronym for packet internet groper) is a...
Page 37 - Depending on your network; Return; Type
Setting up for Management Page 2-15 ▲ Important! Depending on your network configuration, you may also need to set sub-net mask and default router (gateway) infor-mation for the IntraSwitch 5212. See "Configuring TCP/IP Parameters" on page 5-12. 9 Press Return . 10 Type q to return to the Co...
Page 39 - LED Indicators; LED Indicators — page 3-2
DRAFT 3 LED Indicators This chapter describes the front panel layout of the IntraSwitch 5212 and explains how to interpret the LEDs. This chapter contains the following sections: ❏ LED Indicators — page 3-2 ❏ Port LEDs — page 3-3 ❏ Power LED — page 3-4 ❏ Diagnostic LEDs — page 3-4 book Page 1 Monday...
Page 40 - The five rows of port LEDs display:; The diagnostic LEDs are; labeled on the IntraSwitch 5212’s front panel.
LED Indicators Page 3-2 LED Indicators The IntraSwitch 5212 has five rows of LEDs on its front panel that convey the status of each 10Base-T port as well as the status of the 10/100TX port and Asanté MII expansion port (if installed). See Figure 3-1. The five rows of port LEDs display: ❏ 100 Mbps op...
Page 42 - Power LED; If the diagnostic LEDs illuminate
LED Indicators Page 3-4 Power LED The green POWER light comes on and stays on when the unit is receiving electrical power. Diagnostic LEDs The IntraSwitch’s four diagnostic LEDs (one orange, three green) blink once when the switch is first powered on. ▲ Important! If the diagnostic LEDs illuminate f...
Page 43 - Setting Up For
DRAFT 4 Setting Up For Management This chapter describes the different management options available with the IntraSwitch 5212. It also explains how to connect to the IntraSwitch 5212 using those options. This chapter contains the following sections: ❏ Overview — page 4-2 ❏ Management Scenarios — pag...
Page 44 - Setting Up For Management; IntraSwitch Management; Overview
Setting Up For Management Page 4-2 IntraSwitch Management Overview The IntraSwitch 5212 can be managed using any of the follow-ing methods: Table 4-1 Management Options This chapter describes how to connect to the IntraSwitch 5212 using either out-of-band or in-band management, as illustrated in Fig...
Page 46 - 32 serial cable with a male connector.
Setting Up For Management Page 4-4 Out-of-Band Management Out-of-band network management allows you to configure, manage, and monitor the IntraSwitch 5212 and each of its ports. You can perform these functions via the following method: ❏ By attaching a terminal (or a terminal emulator) to the IntraS...
Page 48 - and using the Local Man-; Terminal Emulator; All management screens using a termi-
Setting Up For Management Page 4-6 In-Band Management In-band network management allows you to manage, control, and monitor the IntraSwitch 5212 and each of its ports over the Ethernet network. You can perform these functions by accessing the IntraSwitch via one of the following methods: ❏ By connec...
Page 51 - Management Tasks — page 5-3
DRAFT 5 Console Management This chapter describes how to manage the IntraSwitch 5212 using the out-of-band Console or in-band Telnet interface. This chapter contains the following sections: ❏ Overview — page 5-2 ❏ Management Tasks — page 5-3 ❏ Local Management Interface — page 5-5 ❏ General Informat...
Page 52 - Console Management; Out-of-band connection to the Console port; Refer to Chapter 4, “Setting Up For
Console Management Page 5-2 Console Management Overview The IntraSwitch 5212’s Local Management Interface is a menu-driven application that provides for management and configura-tion of the IntraSwitch 5212 and each of its ports. You can access the Local Management Interface via two methods: ❏ Out-o...
Page 53 - Configuration and Management Tasks; Configuration
Configuration and Management Tasks Page 5-3 Configuration and Management Tasks Table 5-1 Configuration Tasks Configuration Task Page # Logging into the Configuration Menu page 5-7 Changing System Administration Information page 5-11 Changing TCP/IP Information page 5-13 Setting Community Strings pag...
Page 55 - Local Management Interface; Local; Main Menu; From the Main Menu, you can access three submenus:; Accessing a; To exit a submenu, type
Local Management Interface Page 5-5 Local Management Interface After you connect to the IntraSwitch 5212’s Local Management Interface using either out-of-band Console or in-band Telnet connection as described in Chapter 4, the Main Menu appears, as shown in Figure 5-1. Main Menu Figure 5-1 Local Man...
Page 56 - General; Accessing the General Information Menu; space bar
Console Management Page 5-6 General Information Menu The General Information Menu displays the IntraSwitch 5212’s current operating information; such as, the IntraSwitch 5212’s name, IP address, and boot information. ∆ Note: The information displayed on this screen is read-only. Accessing the Genera...
Page 57 - The default password when
Logging into the Configuration Menu Page 5-7 Configuration Menu The Configuration Menu allows you to configure settings for the IntraSwitch 5212. These settings include items such as system administration information, TCP/IP parameters, RMON parameters, port parameters, and bootstrap parameters. Log...
Page 58 - for the Configure
Console Management Page 5-8 3 From this menu you can access configuration sub-menus by typing the command letter of the corre-sponding menu option (e.g., type a for the Configure System Administration Information Menu). Table 5-2 provides a brief overview of each menu item. Table 5-2 Configuration M...
Page 60 - To access the System Administration Information Menu, type; Current Settings
Console Management Page 5-10 Configuring System Administration Information This menu displays and allows you to change the name, location, and contact information for the IntraSwitch. To access the System Administration Information Menu, type a from the Configuration Menu. The following menu appears...
Page 62 - Configuring TCP/IP Parameters; To access the TCP/IP Parameter Menu, type; By default, each parameter is set
Console Management Page 5-12 Configuring TCP/IP Parameters This menu displays and allows you to change the information needed to access the IntraSwitch 5212 over the network (in-band management). To access the TCP/IP Parameter Menu, type i from the Configuration Menu. The following menu appears. Fig...
Page 63 - number
Configuring TCP/IP Parameters Page 5-13 Changing TCP/IP Information To change the switch’s IP address, subnet mask, or default gateway information: 1 Open the TPC/IP Parameter Menu by typing i in the Configuration Menu. 2 Type the command letter of the option you want to change. 3 Type the new addre...
Page 64 - Configuring Bootstrap Parameters; To access the Bootstrap Parameters Menu, type; The IntraSwitch 5212’s default
Console Management Page 5-14 Configuring Bootstrap Parameters This menu displays and allows you to change the bootstrap parameters used for downloading a new version of software when one is issued. To access the Bootstrap Parameters Menu, type b from the Configuration Menu. The following menu appear...
Page 67 - Configuring SNMP Parameters; To access the SNMP Parameter Menu, type
Configuring SNMP Parameters Page 5-17 Configuring SNMP Parameters This menu controls the IntraSwitch 5212’s SNMP (Simple Network Management Protocol) parameters. With these parameters, you can configure the IntraSwitch 5212’s read and write community strings, set the IntraSwitch 5212 to generate aut...
Page 71 - Configuring Port Parameters; half
Configuring Port Parameters Page 5-21 2 Type d to delete an SNMP trap receiver entry. 3 Type the IP address of the receiving network station entry to be deleted. 4 Press The trap receiver entry is deleted. Configuring Port Parameters This menu allows you to manually configure each of the IntraSwitch...
Page 72 - — the installed Asanté MII expansion mod-
Console Management Page 5-22 The Port Parameter menu displays statistics for one port at a time. The current port for which statistics are displayed is shown at the top of the screen (next to “ Port Number: ”). ❏ Ports 1 – 12 — each 10Base-T port. ❏ Port 13 — the 10/100TX port. ❏ Port 14 — the insta...
Page 75 - If you are using full duplex mode; Configuring Auto-Negotiation; Open the Port Parameter Menu by typing
Configuring Port Parameters Page 5-25 ∆ Note: If you are using full duplex mode with a Macintosh, be sure to use an Asanté driver with full duplex support. Improper duplex negotiation may result in very slow performance. Configuring Auto-Negotiation Auto-negotiation is an optional feature of the Fas...
Page 76 - Configuring RMON Parameters
Console Management Page 5-26 3 Type a to toggle the port’s auto-negotiation status to enabled or disabled , as desired. The port’s auto-negotiation ability is changed. The auto-negotiation status is displayed at the top of the screen. Configuring RMON Parameters This menu allows you to view and conf...
Page 77 - Configuring MAC Forwarding Table Parameters; To access the MAC Forwarding Table Parameters Menu, type; Finding an Entry in the MAC Forwarding Table; To find an entry in the MAC Forwarding Table:
Configuring MAC Forwarding Table Parameters Page 5-27 To access the MAC Forwarding Table Parameters Menu, type f from the Configuration Menu. The following menu appears. Figure 5-9 MAC Forwarding Table Parameters Menu Current Settings Table 5-8 explains the setting on the MAC Forwarding Table Parame...
Page 79 - Configuring Spanning Tree Parameters; enabled
Configuring Spanning Tree Parameters Page 5-29 Configuring Spanning Tree Parameters This menu allows you to view the IntraSwitch 5212’s Spanning Tree parameters . It also allows you to enable or disable Spanning Tree on all of the switch’s ports or on a single port. By default, the IntraSwitch 5212 ...
Page 83 - Setting Telnet Idle Time Out
Setting Telnet Idle Time Out Page 5-33 Setting Telnet Idle Time Out This option sets the Telnet idle time-out period. If a Telnet connection to the IntraSwitch 5212 remains idle for the number of specified time-out minutes, the remote Telnet connection to the IntraSwitch 5212 is automatically disabl...
Page 84 - Setting Console Password
Console Management Page 5-34 Setting Console Password This option sets the IntraSwitch 5212’s Console password. The Console password is the password needed to access the Local Management Interface’s Configuration Menu. ▲ Important! The default password is Asante. To change the current Console passwo...
Page 85 - Resetting EEPROM to Default
Configuration Menu Page 5-35 Resetting EEPROM to Default This option resets the IntraSwitch 5212’s EEPROM values to their factory default settings. ▲ Important! This procedure reverts all informa- tion to the factory default settings except for the IntraSwitch 5212’s IP address, subnet mask, and def...
Page 86 - Resetting the IntraSwitch 5212; To reset the IntraSwitch 5212:
Console Management Page 5-36 Resetting the IntraSwitch 5212 To reset the IntraSwitch 5212: 1 Turn the IntraSwitch 5212’s power switch to the off position. 2 Turn the IntraSwitch 5212’s power switch to the on position. The IntraSwitch 5212 is reset. book Page 36 Monday, March 2, 1998 4:27 PM
Page 87 - Statistics Menu; Statistics; Accessing the Statistics Menu; To access the Statistics Menu:
Statistics Menu Page 5-37 Statistics Menu The Statistics Menu displays current statistics for the IntraSwitch 5212 on a per-port basis. Accessing the Statistics Menu To access the Statistics Menu: ❏ Type s from the Local Management Interface Main Menu. ▲ Important! See Chapter 7, “Status Monitor- in...
Page 89 - Status Monitoring; Viewing Statistics — page 6-5
DRAFT 6 Status Monitoring and Statistics This chapter describes how to view the IntraSwitch 5212’s current operating information. It also explains how to gather statistics using the out-of-band Console or in-band Telnet interface. This chapter contains the following sections: ❏ Viewing the Current O...
Page 90 - Status Monitoring and Statistics; Monitoring the IntraSwitch 5212; Viewing the; To view the IntraSwitch 5212’s current operating information:; To exit the General Information Menu, press the
Status Monitoring and Statistics Page 6-2 Monitoring the IntraSwitch 5212 Viewing the Current Operating Information The IntraSwitch 5212’s current operating information can be viewed by accessing the General Information Menu within the IntraSwitch 5212’s Local Management Interface. To view the Intra...
Page 91 - Viewing the Current Operating Information
Viewing the Current Operating Information Page 6-3 Table 6-1 General Information Menu Parameters Setting Description Switch Name The name of the IntraSwitch 5212. Switch Location The location of where the IntraSwitch 5212 is physically located. Switch Contact The name of the person responsible for t...
Page 93 - Viewing Statistics; Viewing
Viewing Statistics Page 6-5 Viewing Statistics Viewing statistics on a regular basis allows you to evaluate your network’s performance. You can view current statistics for the IntraSwitch 5212 on a per-port basis by accessing the Statistics Menu in the Local Management Interface. To view statistics:...
Page 95 - Exiting the Statistics Menu; Counter Descriptions
Viewing Statistics Page 6-7 Stopping Statistics ❏ Type s to stop polling for statistics. Exiting the Statistics Menu ❏ Type q to exit and return to the Local Man- agement Interface Main Menu. Counter Descriptions Table 6-2 describes each counter that is monitored by the IntraSwitch 5212. Table 6-2 S...
Page 99 - Advanced; RMON Overview— page 7-2
DRAFT 7 Advanced Management This chapter describes how to manage the IntraSwitch 5212 using RMON via the out-of-band Console or in-band Telnet interface. This chapter contains the following sections: ❏ RMON Overview— page 7-2 ❏ Benefits of RMON — page 7-2 ❏ Configuring RMON Parameters — page 7-3 ❏ R...
Page 100 - Advanced Management; RMON; The RMON probe; Benefits of; Improved efficiency
Advanced Management Page 7-2 Advanced Management RMON Overview RMON stands for remote monitoring. It is a standard for moni-toring and reporting network activity using remote monitors. You can use RMON via the switch’s Local Management Inter-face or via any SNMP-based network management software tha...
Page 101 - Configuring
Configuring RMON Parameters Page 7-3 Configuring RMON Parameters ▲ Important! A knowledge of RMON is strongly recommended to configure these parameters. To view and configure RMON parameters via the IntraSwitch 5212’s Local Management Interface: 1 Access the IntraSwitch 5212’s Local Manage-ment Inte...
Page 102 - Adding an RMON History Control Group Entry
Advanced Management Page 7-4 RMON History Group The History Group records periodic statistical samples from a network and stores them for later retrieval. History provides segment statistics shown over time, with user-definable sampling rates and time intervals. This feature allows you to perform ac...
Page 104 - Displaying an RMON History Control Group Entry; Interface
Advanced Management Page 7-6 Displaying an RMON History Control Group Entry To display an RMON History Control Group entry: ▲ Important! There must be at least one History Control Group entry in the system in order to display information for an entry. To add a His-tory Control Group entry, see "...
Page 105 - The person or entity who configured this entry.; Displaying an RMON History Statistic Entry; To display statistics for a History Control Group entry:
Displaying an RMON History Statistic Entry Page 7-7 Granted Buckets The number of discrete sampling intervals over which data shall be saved in the part of the media-specific table associated with this entry. Sampling Interval The interval (in seconds) over which the data is sampled for each bucket....
Page 106 - Deleting an RMON History Control Group Entry
Advanced Management Page 7-8 The Local Management Interface can display only four buckets. To view more, use an SNMP-based management software program capable of RMON to access the RMON His-tory Statistics. The screen automatically updates at the set sampling interval. 3 Type s to stop the sampling ...
Page 107 - The Alarm Group requires imple-; You must create; To access the RMON Alarm Group menu, type
RMON Alarm Group Page 7-9 RMON Alarm Group The Alarm Group periodically takes statistical samples from variables and compares them to previously configured thresholds. The alarm table stores configuration entries, each of which defines a polling period and various threshold values. ▲ Important! The ...
Page 108 - Adding an RMON Alarm Group Entry; To add an Alarm Group Entry:
Advanced Management Page 7-10 Adding an RMON Alarm Group Entry To add an Alarm Group Entry: ▲ Important! The Alarm Group requires implementation of the Event Group. You must have an Event Group entry created BEFORE you can add an Alarm Group entry. See "Adding an RMON Event Group Entry" on p...
Page 109 - absolute value; risingAlarm
Adding an RMON Alarm Group Entry Page 7-11 Data Source (Obj ID) Enter the Object ID of the counter to be monitored. ▲ Important! The Object ID for a counter is defined in the MIB with which it is asso-ciated (e.g., MIB II, RMON, etc). Some counters require an interface num-ber (the number of the por...
Page 111 - Displaying an RMON Alarm Group Entry
Displaying an RMON Alarm Group Entry Page 7-13 Displaying an RMON Alarm Group Entry To display information for a specific Alarm Group entry: ▲ Important! There must be at least one Alarm Group entry in the system in order to display information for an entry. To add an Alarm Group entry, see "Add...
Page 112 - Deleting an RMON Alarm Group Entry
Advanced Management Page 7-14 Deleting an RMON Alarm Group Entry This option allows you to delete an Alarm Group entry. To delete an Alarm Group entry: 1 Type d from the RMON Alarm Group menu. 2 Type the number of the Alarm Group entry to be deleted at the command prompt. 3 Press Return. The Alarm G...
Page 113 - An Event Group entry is associ-
RMON Event Group Page 7-15 RMON Event Group The Event Group controls the generation and notification of events from the device. It provides a list of all the events (activities) created by the monitor. ▲ Important! An Event Group entry is associ- ated with an Alarm Group entry. An Alarm Group entry ...
Page 114 - Adding an RMON Event Group Entry; none
Advanced Management Page 7-16 Adding an RMON Event Group Entry This option allows you to add an Event Group entry. To add an Event Group Entry: 1 Type a from the RMON Event Group Menu. Command prompts, similar to those shown in Figure 7-11, appear one at a time on the screen. Figure 7-11 Add RMON Ev...
Page 115 - Displaying an RMON Event Group Entry
Displaying an RMON Event Group Entry Page 7-17 Event Community String Enter the octet string of the SNMP community to receive the event. Event Owner String Enter the name of the person who created this entry. 3 Type y at the prompt to set the parameters, or type n to cancel. Displaying an RMON Event...
Page 116 - Displaying the RMON Event Group Entry Log; Log
Advanced Management Page 7-18 ∆ Note: For a description of each parameter, see page 7-16 to page 7-18. Displaying the RMON Event Group Entry Log This option allows you to display a log of recorded events that have occurred. ▲ Important! Only events with an Event Type of Log or Log and Trap are dis- ...
Page 117 - Deleting an RMON Event Group Entry
Deleting an RMON Event Group Entry Page 7-19 Deleting an RMON Event Group Entry This option allows you to delete an Event Group entry. To delete an Event Group entry: 1 Type d from the RMON Event Group menu. 2 Type the number of the Event Group entry to be deleted at the command prompt. 3 Press Retu...
Page 119 - Appendix A; Troubleshooting; LED; Solution
Appendix A Page A-1 Troubleshooting This section provides some diagnostic tips for troubleshooting problems with your network and the IntraSwitch 5212. LED Indicators The following table describes some possible errors and solutions for troubleshooting problems via the IntraSwitch 5212’s LEDs. LED Er...
Page 121 - Appendix B; Supported MIBs
Appendix B Page B-1 Supported MIBs The IntraSwitch 5212 supports the following MIBs (Manage-ment Information Bases): ❏ RMON (RFC 1757) ❏ MIB II (RFC 1213) ❏ Bridge MIB (RFC 1493) This section describes each supported MIB and its groups. RMON (RFC 1757) The IntraSwitch 5212 supports four groups of Re...
Page 122 - History Group; This group requires the implementation of the Event Group.
Supported MIBs Page B-2 History Group The History group records periodic statistical samples from the collision domain and stores them in an SNMP table for later retrieval. The History group allows the manager to set a timer to record samples of Ethernet statistics. It allows baselining of network a...
Page 123 - Event Group; MIB II; The IntraSwitch 5212 supports the following MIB II groups:; System Group
MIB II (RFC 1213) Page B-3 Event Group The Event group controls the generation and notification of events from the switch. Each entry in the eventTable describes the event’s parameters that can be triggered. The switch generates an event when an associated condition is present in the MIB. The event ...
Page 126 - Bridge MIB; The IntraSwitch 5212 supports the following Bridge MIB group:; Base Port; The Base Port group enables and disables ports.
Supported MIBs Page B-6 Bridge MIB (1493) The IntraSwitch 5212 supports the following Bridge MIB group: Base Port The Base Port group enables and disables ports. book Page 6 Monday, March 2, 1998 4:27 PM
Page 128 - Technical Specifications
Technical Specifications Page C-2 Weight ❏ 11 pounds (5 kg) Power Specifications ❏ Voltage range: 100 to 240 VAC ❏ Frequency range: 60/50 Hz ❏ Maximum current: 1.6 A Environmental Specifications ❏ Temperature: 0 ° to 45 ° C ❏ Relative Humidity: 5% to 85% non-condensing Standards Compliance ❏ MIB II ...
Page 129 - Appendix D; Management Menu Tree
Appendix D Page D-1 Management Menu Tree Main Menu Configuration General Information (read-only) System Administration view switch nameview switch locationview switch contact Boot Information view boot load modeview boot modeview boot serverview boot file name IP Parameters view ID/MAC addressview I...
Page 131 - Appendix E; Technical Support; To contact Asanté Technical Support:
Appendix E Page E-1 Technical Support To contact Asanté Technical Support: Telephone: (800) 622-7464 Fax : (801) 566-3787 Internet mail: [email protected] World Wide Web site: http://www.asante.com Bulletin Board Service (BBS): (408) 432-1416 FTP Archive: ftp.asante.com Technical Support Hours 6:00...
Page 133 - Index; Numerics
Index Index i Numerics 10/100 port connecting devices 2-9 features 1-6 10/100TX port connecting to the network 2-9 default setting 1-10, 5-21 100Base-FX, connecting 2-10 100Mbps LED 3-3 10Base-FL, connecting 2-10 10Base-T ports connecting devices 2-9 connecting to the network 2-9 default setting 1-1...