Page 3 - Table of Contents
Page iii Table of Contents List of Figures .................................................................................. ix List of Tables ................................................................................... xi About This Manual ......................................................
Page 6 - Enabling/Disabling Spanning Tree on a Single Port 5-32
Page vi Current Settings ....................................................... 5-23 Enabling/Disabling a Port ........................................ 5-24 Configuring Full Duplex .......................................... 5-24 Configuring Auto-Negotiation ................................. 5-25 Co...
Page 9 - List of Figures
Page ix List of Figures Figure 1-1 IntraSwitch 5308FL front panel .................................... 1-2 Figure 1-2 IntraSwitch 5308FL back panel .................................... 1-2 Figure 2-1 Mounting rack bracket on the IntraSwitch 5308FL ...... 2-4 Figure 2-2 MII expansion slots..............
Page 11 - List of Tables
Page xi List of Tables Table 1-1 Tools and Materials Required ........................................... 1-9 Table 1-2 Factory Default Configurations ...................................... 1-11 Table 2-1 Installation Overview ....................................................... 2-3 Table 2-2 10B...
Page 13 - DRAFT; About This Manual; This chapter contains the following sections:; Chapter contents — page xiv
DRAFT About This Manual This section provides an overview of the IntraSwitch 5308FL User’s Manual. It describes the manual’s chapters, document conventions, and intended audience. This chapter contains the following sections: ❏ Chapter contents — page xiv ❏ Document conventions — page xv ❏ Audience ...
Page 14 - Chapter
About This Manual Page xiv About This Manual Chapter Contents This manual is divided into the following chapters and appendices. Chapter/Appendix Description 1 Introduction Describes the IntraSwitch 5308FL, its package contents, features, switching capacity, and management options. 2 Installation De...
Page 15 - Document Conventions; Document; Commands and key words are in; boldface; Noteworthy information, which contains
Document Conventions Page xv 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 16 - Audience
About This Manual Page xvi 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.
Page 17 - Introduction; Switching Capacity — page 1-6
DRAFT 1 Introduction This chapter introduces the IntraSwitch 5308FL Ethernet switch.It provides an overview of the IntraSwitch 5308FL and describes its features, management and configuration capabilities, switching capacity, and factory default settings. This chapter contains the following sections:...
Page 19 - IntraSwitch 5308FL Components; IntraSwitch; The eight 10Base-FL ports with; ST; connectors allow for the; Management Connections; The; port can be used for out-of-band management of; MII Expansion Slots
IntraSwitch 5308FL Components Page 1-3 IntraSwitch 5308FL Components 10/100TX Port The single auto-negotiating 10/100TX port allows for the connection of a 10Base-T or 100Base-T (Fast Ethernet) device. See “10/100TX Port” on page 2-9 for more information. 10Base-FL Ports The eight 10Base-FL ports wi...
Page 20 - Power Supply Connector
Introduction Page 1-4 Power Supply Connector The 5-volt power supply connector provides the IntraSwitch 5308FL’s power connection. See Appendix C, “Technical Specifications” for more information.
Page 21 - Configuration/ Management; Management; Console/Telnet Management
Configuration/ Management Page 1-5 Configuration/ Management The IntraSwitch 5308FL can be managed through standard out-of-band sessions through the unit’s Console port, via in-band Telnet sessions, via any supported World Wide Web browser, or via any SNMP-based management software program (such as ...
Page 22 - Switching
Introduction Page 1-6 Switching Capacity Each 10Base-FL 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 5308FL fully supports the 802.1d transparent Ethe...
Page 23 - Features
Features Page 1-7 Features The IntraSwitch 5308FL has the following features: ❏ Eight 10Base-FL switched ports with ST connectors ❏ One fixed 10/100TX port with an RJ-45 connector (supports NWay™ auto-negotiation) ❏ Two optional MII expansion slots for adding 10/100TX, 100Base-FX, 10Base-FL, or BNC ...
Page 24 - Package; The IntraSwitch 5308FL is shipped with the following items:
Introduction Page 1-8 Package Contents The IntraSwitch 5308FL is shipped with the following items: ❏ (1) IntraSwitch 5308FL Ethernet switch ❏ (2) rack-mounting brackets ❏ (12) standard Phillips screws for attaching the brack- ets to the IntraSwitch 5308FL and mounting it to an equipment rack ❏ (1) p...
Page 25 - Tools and Materials; Tools and; For specific instructions on connecting
Tools and Materials Page 1-9 Tools and Materials Some tools and materials that are not supplied with the IntraSwitch 5308FL are needed to connect the unit to an Ethernet network. Table 1-1 lists the tools and materials required for connecting devices to the IntraSwitch 5308FL’s ports, for installing...
Page 27 - Factory Defaults; Factory
Factory Defaults Page 1-11 Factory Defaults The IntraSwitch 5308FL is shipped with the following factory default settings: Table 1-2 Factory Default Configurations Configuration Default Setting IP address 0.0.0.0 ▲ Important! The first IP address that is assigned to the IntraSwitch 5308FL becomes th...
Page 28 - Resets and Factory Default Settings; except
Introduction Page 1-12 Resets and Factory Default Settings When the IntraSwitch 5308FL is reset (its power is turned off and then on), all settings are returned to the factory defaults listed in Table 1-2 except for the IP Address, Subnet Mask, and Default Gateway; these items revert to the first ad...
Page 29 - Installation
DRAFT 2 Installation This chapter explains how to install the IntraSwitch 5308FL in an equipment rack, power it on, and connect it to your network. It also explains how to configure the IntraSwitch 5308FL for management capabilities and install an MII expansion module. This chapter contains the foll...
Page 30 - 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 5308FL, carefully review the following guidelines. Power Requirements The source electrical outlet should be installed near the IntraSwitch 5308FL, be easily accessible, and be properly grounde...
Page 31 - Installation Overview; To install the IntraSwitch 5308FL:
Installation Overview Page 2-3 Installation Overview Table 2-1 describes the steps needed to install the IntraSwitch 5308FL. 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 the In...
Page 32 - Desktop; Equipment Rack
Installation Page 2-4 Rack Mounting/ Desktop Placement The IntraSwitch 5308FL can be installed in a 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 5308FL in a...
Page 33 - Rack Mounting/Desktop Placement; Proceed to “Connecting Power” on page 2-8.
Rack Mounting/Desktop Placement Page 2-5 6 Secure the rack brackets to the equipment rack with mounting screws. The IntraSwitch 5308FL is installed in an equipment rack. Proceed to “Connecting Power” on page 2-8. Free-Standing Installation The IntraSwitch 5308FL has four rubber feet applied to the b...
Page 34 - Installing; To install an MII module:; not; Turn off the IntraSwitch 5308FL’s power.
Installation Page 2-6 Installing MII Modules The IntraSwitch 5308FL has two Media Independent Interface (MII) expansion slots which allow for the addition of various types of media access modules, including: ❏ 10/100Base-TX ❏ 100Base-FX ❏ 10Base-FL (ST connector) The MII modules are sold separately ...
Page 35 - Installing MII Modules
Installing MII Modules Page 2-7 4 Slide the 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 MII expansion module 5 Screw the module into place by tightening the thumbscrew on the module’s cover. Fi...
Page 36 - Connecting; To connect power to the IntraSwitch 5308FL:; For more information about power
Installation Page 2-8 Connecting Power To connect power to the IntraSwitch 5308FL: 1 Plug one end of the supplied power cord into the power connector on the back of the unit. Figure 2-5 Connecting the power cord to the IntraSwitch 5308FL 2 Plug the other end of the power cord into a grounded AC outl...
Page 37 - Connecting to the Network; Connecting to; To connect the IntraSwitch 5308FL to an Ethernet network:; off; Power on the IntraSwitch 5308FL.
Connecting to the Network Page 2-9 Connecting to the Network To connect the IntraSwitch 5308FL to an Ethernet network: 1 Make sure the IntraSwitch 5308FL’s power is off . 2 Connect network devices to the IntraSwitch 5308FL, following the cable guidelines outlined in the tables below. 3 Power on the ...
Page 38 - MII Ports
Installation Page 2-10 MII Ports The MII expansion slots allow for the connection of 10/100TX, 100Base-FX, or 10Base-FL ports. 10/100TX Module Table 2-4 10/100TX MII Module Cable Guidelines 100Base-FX Module Table 2-5 100Base-FX MII Module Cable Guidelines 10Base-FL Module Table 2-6 10Base-FL MII Mo...
Page 39 - Cabling Scenarios
Connecting to the Network Page 2-11 Cabling Scenarios Diagram The following diagram illustrates some of the various cabling scenarios available with the IntraSwitch 5308FL. Figure 2-6 IntraSwitch 5308FL cabling scenarios IntraSwitch 5308FL 100 Mbps Max Util FDP / COL Data Link 10/100 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8...
Page 40 - 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 5308FL as a managed switch, it must be configured with an IP address. This can be accomplished in one of two ways: ❏ automatically using BootP (default) ❏ manually via the Console port BootP Configuration The IntraSwitch 5308FL ...
Page 41 - Setting up for Management; port on the front of the; Make sure both units’ power is turned on.
Setting up for Management Page 2-13 Console Configuration To manually configure the IntraSwitch 5308FL with an IP address via the unit’s Console port, use a VT100 terminal or a VT100 terminal emulator running on a workstation or personal computer (PC) to connect to the IntraSwitch 5308FL’s Local Man...
Page 42 - Asante
Installation Page 2-14 3 Once connected, the IntraSwitch 5308FL’s Local Management Interface Main Menu appears on the terminal screen, as shown in Figure 2-8. Figure 2-8 Local Management Interface Main Menu 4 Type c to open the Configuration Menu. The “Enter Password” prompt appears. 5 Type your pas...
Page 43 - Press; return; Type
Setting up for Management Page 2-15 9 Press return . 10 Type q to return to the Configuration Menu. The IntraSwitch 5308FL is configured with an IP address and can now be managed via in-band access. See Chapter 4 for information on man-agement options.
Page 45 - LED Indicators; LED Indicators — page 3-2
DRAFT 3 LED Indicators This chapter describes the IntraSwitch 5308FL’s front panel layout and explains how to interpret its 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
Page 47 - LED
Port LEDs Page 3-3 When the IntraSwitch 5308FL is first powered on, the port and diagnostic LEDs blink. The green power light illuminates and remains on, indicating electrical power to the unit. Port LEDs The IntraSwitch 5308FL has five rows of LEDs. The following table states their color and meanin...
Page 48 - 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 IntraSwitch 5308FL is receiving electrical power. Diagnostic LEDs The IntraSwitch 5308FL’s four diagnostic LEDs (one orange, three green) blink once when the IntraSwitch 5308FL is first powered on or is reset. ▲ I...
Page 49 - Setting Up For; Management Scenarios — page 4-3
DRAFT 4 Setting Up For Management This chapter describes the different management options available with the IntraSwitch 5308FL. It also explains how to connect to the IntraSwitch 5308FL via those options. This chapter contains the following sections: ❏ Overview — page 4-2 ❏ Management Scenarios — p...
Page 50 - Setting Up For Management; IntraSwitch 5308FL Management; Overview; World Wide Web browser —
Setting Up For Management Page 4-2 IntraSwitch 5308FL Management Overview The IntraSwitch 5308FL can be managed using any of the fol-lowing methods: Table 4-1 Management Options This chapter describes how to connect to the IntraSwitch 5308FL using either out-of-band or in-band management, as illustr...
Page 52 - Local Management; RS-232 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 5308FL and each of its ports. You can perform these functions via the following method: ❏ By attaching a terminal (or a terminal emulator) to the Intr...
Page 53 - A password is needed to
Out-of-Band Management Page 4-5 ❏ Bits Per Second: 9600 ❏ Data Bits: 8 ❏ Parity: None ❏ Stop Bits: 1 ❏ Flow Control: None 3 Once connected, the Local Management Inter-face Main Menu appears on the screen. Figure 4-3 Local Management Interface Main Menu See Chapter 5, “Console Management,” for infor-...
Page 54 - and using the Local Man-; Terminal Emulator
Setting Up For Management Page 4-6 In-Band Management In-band network management allows you to manage, control, and monitor the IntraSwitch 5308FL and each of its ports over the Ethernet network. You can perform these functions by accessing the IntraSwitch 5308FL via one of the following methods: ❏ ...
Page 55 - All management screens using a termi-; World Wide Web Browser
In-Band Management Page 4-7 ∆ Note: All management screens using a termi- nal emulator are identical to those of the out-of-band Console interface. World Wide Web Browser See the “Manual Addendum: Web Browser Man-agement” included in your package for informa-tion on managing the IntraSwitch 5308FL w...
Page 57 - Local Management Interface — page 5-5
DRAFT 5 Console Management This chapter describes how to manage the IntraSwitch 5308FL using the out-of-band Console or in-band Telnet interface. This chapter contains the following sections: ❏ Overview — page 5-2 ❏ Configuration and Management Tasks — page 5-3 ❏ Local Management Interface — page 5-...
Page 58 - Console Management; Out-of-band connection to the Console port; one
Console Management Page 5-2 Console Management Overview The IntraSwitch 5308FL’s Local Management Interface is a menu-driven application that provides for management and configuration of the IntraSwitch 5308FL and each of its ports. The Local Management Interface can be accessed via two meth-ods: ❏ ...
Page 59 - Configuration and Management Tasks
Configuration and Management Tasks Page 5-3 Configuration and Management Tasks Table 5-1 Configuration Tasks Table 5-2 Management 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 Se...
Page 61 - Local Management Interface; Local; Main Menu; Accessing a
Local Management Interface Page 5-5 Local Management Interface After you connect to the IntraSwitch 5308FL’s Local Management Interface, the Main Menu appears, as shown in Figure 5-1. Main Menu Figure 5-1 Local Management Interface Main Menu From the Main Menu, you can access three submenus: ❏ Gener...
Page 62 - General; Accessing the General Information Menu; space bar
Console Management Page 5-6 General Information Menu The General Information Menu displays the IntraSwitch 5308FL’s current operating information. This includes items such as the IntraSwitch 5308FL’s software version, name, IP address, and boot information. ∆ Note: The information displayed on this ...
Page 63 - Logging into the Configuration Menu; The default password is; The following Configuration Menu appears:; for the Configure
Logging into the Configuration Menu Page 5-7 Configuration Menu The Configuration Menu allows you to configure settings for the IntraSwitch 5308FL. These settings include system administration information, TCP/IP parameters, RMON parameters, port parameters, and bootstrap parameters. Logging into th...
Page 66 - Configure System Administration Information; To access the System Administration Information Menu, type
Console Management Page 5-10 Configure System Administration Information This menu displays and allows you to change the IntraSwitch 5308FL’s name, location, and contact information. To access the System Administration Information Menu, type a from the Configuration Menu. The following menu appears:...
Page 68 - Configure TCP/IP Parameters; To access the TCP/IP Parameter Menu, type; “Changing TCP/IP Information” — page 5-13
Console Management Page 5-12 Configure TCP/IP Parameters This menu displays and allows you to change the information needed to access the IntraSwitch 5308FL over the network (for in-band management). To access the TCP/IP Parameter Menu, type i from the Configuration Menu. The following menu appears:...
Page 69 - Open the TPC/IP Parameter Menu by typing
Configure TCP/IP Parameters Page 5-13 Changing TCP/IP Information To change the IntraSwitch 5308FL’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...
Page 70 - Configure Bootstrap Parameters
Console Management Page 5-14 Configure Bootstrap Parameters This menu displays and allows you to change the bootstrap parameters used for loading the IntraSwitch 5308FL’s software at startup and for downloading a new version of software when one is issued. To access the Bootstrap Parameters Menu, ty...
Page 74 - Configure SNMP Parameters
Console Management Page 5-18 Configure SNMP Parameters This menu controls the IntraSwitch 5308FL’s SNMP (Simple Network Management Protocol) parameters. With these parameters, you can configure the IntraSwitch 5308FL’s read and write community strings, set the IntraSwitch 5308FL to generate authenti...
Page 78 - Configure Port Parameters; half duplex; Port Number
Console Management Page 5-22 Configure Port Parameters This menu allows you to manually configure each of the IntraSwitch 5308FL’s ports for speed, connection, link mode, and auto-negotiation. The default parameters for each 10Base-FL port are: ❏ auto-negotiation — disabled ❏ port speed — 10Mbps ❏ l...
Page 79 - “Configuring Full Duplex” — page 5-24
Configure Port Parameters Page 5-23 Current Settings Table 5-9 explains each setting on the Port Parameter Menu. For information on using the Port Parameter Menu, see: ❏ “Enabling/Disabling a Port” — page 5-24 ❏ “Configuring Full Duplex” — page 5-24 ❏ “Configuring Auto-Negotiation” — page 5-25 Table...
Page 82 - Configure RMON Parameters; RMON is a standard for monitoring and
Console Management Page 5-26 Configure RMON Parameters This menu allows you to view and configure RMON (remote monitoring) information . ∆ Note: RMON is a standard for monitoring and reporting network activity using remote moni-tors. It allows a management system to remotely monitor the switch for d...
Page 83 - Configure MAC Forwarding Table Parameters; The IntraSwitch 5308FL’s MAC address; Current Setting
Configure MAC Forwarding Table Parameters Page 5-27 Configure MAC Forwarding Table Parameters This menu allows you to view and search for addresses in the IntraSwitch 5308FL’s MAC Forwarding Table. The MAC Forwarding Table is a table of node addresses that the IntraSwitch 5308FL automatically builds...
Page 84 - “Setting the Age Out Timer” — page 5-29; Displaying the MAC Forwarding Table; on the Configuration Menu.; The table displays 15 entries at a time.
Console Management Page 5-28 For information on using the MAC Forwarding Table Parameter Menu, see: ❏ “Displaying the Forwarding Table” — page 5-28 ❏ “Finding an Entry in the MAC Forwarding Table” — page 5-29 ❏ “Setting the Age Out Timer” — page 5-29 Table 5-10 MAC Forwarding Table Parameter Setting...
Page 86 - Configure Spanning Tree Parameters; enabled
Console Management Page 5-30 Configure Spanning Tree Parameters This menu allows you to view the IntraSwitch 5308FL’s Spanning Tree parameters . It also allows you to enable or disable Spanning Tree on all of the IntraSwitch 5308FL’s ports or on a single port. By default, the IntraSwitch 5308FL is s...
Page 90 - Set Web Server
Console Management Page 5-34 Set Web Server This option allows you to enable or disable management of the IntraSwitch 5308FL via a World Wide Web browser. If this option is disabled, you cannot manage the IntraSwitch 5308FLvia a World Wide Web browser. ∆ Note: This option’s default setting is enable...
Page 91 - Set Telnet Idle Time Out; Note
Set Telnet Idle Time Out Page 5-35 Set Telnet Idle Time Out This option sets the Telnet idle time-out period. If a Telnet connection to the IntraSwitch 5308FL remains idle for the number of specified time-out minutes, the remote Telnet connection is automatically disabled. To set the Telnet Idle Tim...
Page 92 - Set Console Password; To change the Console password:; The Console password is changed.
Console Management Page 5-36 Set Console Password This option sets the IntraSwitch 5308FL’s Console password. The Console password is the password needed to access the Configuration Menu. ∆ Note: The default password is Asante . To change the Console password: 1 Type c from the Configuration Menu. T...
Page 93 - Reset EEPROM to Default
Reset EEPROM to Default Page 5-37 Reset EEPROM to Default This option resets the IntraSwitch 5308FL’s values to the factory default. ▲ Important! This procedure reverts all informa- tion to the factory default settings except for the IntraSwitch 5308FL’s IP address, subnet mask, and default gateway....
Page 94 - Resetting the IntraSwitch 5308FL; To reset the IntraSwitch 5308FL:
Console Management Page 5-38 Resetting the IntraSwitch 5308FL To reset the IntraSwitch 5308FL: 1 Turn the IntraSwitch 5308FL’s power switch to the off position. 2 Turn the IntraSwitch 5308FL’s power switch to the on position. The IntraSwitch 5308FL is reset.
Page 95 - Statistics Menu; Accessing the Statistics Menu; To access the Statistics Menu:
Statistics Menu Page 5-39 Statistics Menu The Statistics Menu displays current statistics for the IntraSwitch 5308FL 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- ...
Page 97 - Status Monitoring; Viewing Statistics — page 6-5
DRAFT 6 Status Monitoring and Statistics This chapter describes how to view the IntraSwitch 5308FL’s current operating information and statistics via the out-of-band Console or in-band Telnet interface. This chapter contains the following sections: ❏ Viewing the Current Operating Information — page ...
Page 98 - Status Monitoring and Statistics; Monitoring the IntraSwitch 5308FL; Viewing the; To exit the General Information Menu, press the
Status Monitoring and Statistics Page 6-2 Monitoring the IntraSwitch 5308FL Viewing the Current Operating Information The IntraSwitch 5308FL’s current operating information can be viewed by accessing the General Information Menu within the Local Management Interface. To view the IntraSwitch 5308FL’s...
Page 99 - 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 5308FL. Switch Location The location of where the IntraSwitch 5308FL is physically located. Switch Contact The name of the person responsible f...
Page 101 - Viewing Statistics; Viewing; next page; For a description of each counter, see
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 port-level statistics for the IntraSwitch 5308FL by accessing the Statistics Menu in the Local Management Interface. To view statistics: 1 Acce...
Page 107 - Advanced
DRAFT 7 Advanced Management This chapter describes how to manage the IntraSwitch 5308FL 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 ❏...
Page 108 - 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 IntraSwitch 5308FL’s Local Manage-ment Interface or via any SNMP-based network management ...
Page 109 - Configuring RMON Parameters; 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 5308FL’s Local Management Interface: 1 Access the IntraSwitch 5308FL’s Local Manage-ment ...
Page 110 - 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 112 - Displaying an RMON History Control Group Entry; To display an RMON History Control Group entry:; Interface; The number of the port for which statistics are displayed.
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 “Addi...
Page 113 - 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 Sampling Interval The interval (in seconds) over which the data is sampled for each bucket. Owner String The person or entity who configured this entry. Displaying an RMON History Statistic Entry To display statistics for a History Control Group en...
Page 114 - Deleting an RMON History Control Group Entry
Advanced Management Page 7-8 3 Type s to stop the sampling interval. 4 Type q to return to the History Group menu. Deleting an RMON History Control Group Entry This option allows you to delete an RMON History Control Group entry. To delete a History Control Group entry: 1 Type d from the RMON Histor...
Page 115 - The Alarm Group requires imple-
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 116 - 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 “Add RMON Event Group Entry” on page 7-16 for i...
Page 117 - 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 119 - Displaying an RMON Alarm Group Entry; To display information for a specific Alarm Group entry:; For a description of each parameter,
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 “Adding ...
Page 120 - 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 121 - 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 122 - 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 123 - 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 124 - Displaying the RMON Event Group Entry Log; Log
Advanced Management 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- played. To display the RMON Event Group Entry log: 1 Type l from the RMON...
Page 125 - 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 127 - Appendix A; Troubleshooting
Appendix A Page A-1 Troubleshooting This section provides some diagnostic tips for troubleshooting problems with your network and the IntraSwitch 5308FL. LED Indicators The following table describes some possible errors and solutions for troubleshooting problems via the IntraSwitch 5308FL’s LEDs. Ta...
Page 129 - Appendix B; Supported MIBs; Statistics
Appendix B Page B-1 Supported MIBs The IntraSwitch 5308FL 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 5308FL supports four groups o...
Page 130 - 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 131 - Event Group; MIB II; The IntraSwitch 5308FL 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 134 - Bridge MIB; Base Port; The Base Port group enables and disables ports.
Supported MIBs Page B-6 Bridge MIB (1493) The IntraSwitch 5308FL supports the following Bridge MIB group: Base Port The Base Port group enables and disables ports.
Page 135 - Appendix C; Technical Specifications
Appendix C Page C-1 Technical Specifications Network Management Platforms Supported ❏ SNMP-compatible management software ❏ HTTP management software ❏ Telnet software LEDs ❏ 100Mbps operation ❏ Maximum Utilization ❏ Full Duplex/Collision ❏ Data ❏ Link ❏ Power Connectors ❏ RS-232 (DB-9, female) ❏ ST ...
Page 137 - Appendix D; Console Management Menu
Appendix D Page D-1 Console Management Menu 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 addressvie...
Page 139 - 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 : (408) 432-6018 Fax-Back: (800) 741-8607 Internet mail: [email protected] World Wide Web site: http://www.asante.com Bulletin Board Service (BBS): (408) 432-1416 ARA BBS (guest log in): (408) 4...
Page 141 - Index; Numerics
Index Index-i Numerics 10/100TX MII module connecting to the network 2-10 10/100TX port connecting devices 2-9 default settings 1-11, 5-22 features 1-7 overview 1-3 switching capacity 1-6 100Base-FX MII module connecting to the network 2-10 100Mbps LED 3-3 10Base-FL MII module connecting to the netw...