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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...

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...

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

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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 ...

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...

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...

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...

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

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...

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...

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...

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...

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:...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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 "...

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....

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 ...

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 ...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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 ...

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...

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...

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- ...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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 ...

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

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 ...

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...

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...

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...