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Page xi List of Tables Tools and Materials Required ............................................................... 1-8 Factory Default Configurations............................................................. 1-9 Installation Overview..................................................................

DRAFT Preface This section explains how to contact Asanté Technical Support. It also provides an overview of the manual’s chapters, document conventions, and intended audience. This chapter contains the following sections: ❏ Contacting Technical Support — page xiv ❏ Chapter Contents — page xv ❏ Docu...

Preface Page xiv Asking for Assistance Contacting 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 A...

Manual Contents Page xv Manual Contents This manual introduces the IntraSwitch 5324 Ethernet switch and describes its installation, configuration, troubleshooting, and available network management functions. This manual is divided into the following chapters and appendices: Chapter/Appendix Descript...

Preface Page xvi 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 this format...

DRAFT 1 Introduction This chapter is an introduction to the IntraSwitch 5324. It provides an overview of the switch and describes its features, management and configuration capabilities, switching capacity, and factory default settings. This chapter contains the following sections: ❏ IntraSwitch 532...

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 2-7 for more information. 10Base-T Ports The 24 fixed 10Base-T ports allow for the connec...

Introduction Page 1-4 Configuration/ Management The IntraSwitch 5324 can be managed through standard out-of-band sessions through the Console port, via in-band Telnet sessions, or via any SNMP-based management software program (such as IntraSpection™). Console/Telnet Management The SNMP (Simple Netw...

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 5324 fully supports the 802.1d transparent E...

Introduction Page 1-6 Features The IntraSwitch 5324 has the following features: ❏ 24 10Base-T switched ports with RJ-45 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, or 10Base-FL port...

Package Contents Page 1-7 Package Contents The IntraSwitch 5324 is shipped with the following items: ❏ (1) IntraSwitch 5324 Ethernet switch ❏ (2) rack-mounting brackets ❏ (12) standard Phillips screws for attaching the brack- ets to the switch and mounting the switch to a rack ❏ (4) rubber feet for ...

Introduction Page 1-8 Tools and Materials Some tools and materials that are not supplied with the IntraSwitch 5324 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 MII modul...

Factory Defaults Page 1-9 Factory Defaults The IntraSwitch 5324 is shipped with the following configuration default settings: Table 1-2 Factory Default Configurations ▲ Important: When the switch is reset (pow- ered off and then on), all settings are returned to the factory defaults listed above exc...

DRAFT 2 Installation This chapter explains how to power on the IntraSwitch, install it in an equipment rack, and connect it to your network. It also explains how to prepare the IntraSwitch for management capabilities and install MII expansion modules. This chapter contains the following sections: ❏ ...

Installation Page 2-2 Installing the IntraSwitch Installation Guidelines Before installing the IntraSwitch 5324, carefully review the following guidelines. Power Requirements The source electrical outlet should be installed near the switch, be easily accessible, and be properly grounded. Make sure t...

Installation Overview Page 2-3 Installation Overview The table below describes the steps needed to install the IntraSwitch 5324. 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 Connecting Power To connect power to the IntraSwitch: 1 Plug one end of the supplied power cord into the power connector on the back of the unit. Figure 2-1 Connecting the power cord to the IntraSwitch 2 Plug the other end of the power cord into a grounded AC outlet. ∆ Note: Fo...

Rack Mounting/Desktop Placement Page 2-5 Rack Mounting/ Desktop Placement The IntraSwitch 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 IntraSwi...

Connecting to the Network Page 2-7 Connecting to the Network To connect the IntraSwitch to an Ethernet network: 1 Make sure the IntraSwitch is not powered on. 2 Connect network devices to the switch, follow-ing the cable guidelines outlined below. 3 Power on the IntraSwitch. After the IntraSwitch is...

Installation Page 2-8 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 Mod...

Connecting to the Network Page 2-9 Cabling Scenarios Diagram The following diagram illustrates some of the various cabling scenarios available with the IntraSwitch 5324. Figure 2-4 IntraSwitch cabling scenarios

Installation Page 2-10 Setting up for Management To use the IntraSwitch 5324 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 is shippe...

Setting up for Management Page 2-11 Console Configuration To manually configure the IntraSwitch with an IP address via the switch’s Console port, use a VT100 terminal or a VT100 ter-minal emulator running on a workstation or personal computer (PC) to connect to the switch’s Local Management Interfac...

Installation Page 2-12 Figure 2-6 IntraSwitch Local Management Interface Main Menu 4 Type c to open the Configuration Menu. The “Enter Password” prompt appears. 5 Type your password at the prompt. ▲ Important: The default password is Asante . The password is case sensitive. For information on changi...

Installing MII Modules Page 2-13 Installing MII Modules The IntraSwitch 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 (available with SC or ST connector) The MII mod...

DRAFT 3 LED Indicators This chapter describes the front panel layout of the IntraSwitch 5324 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

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 5324 and explains how to connect to the switch using those options. This chapter contains the following sections: ❏ Overview — page 4-2 ❏ Management Scenarios — page 4-3 ❏ Out-of-...

Setting Up For Management Page 4-2 IntraSwitch Management Overview The IntraSwitch 5324 can be managed using any of the follow-ing methods: Table 4-1 Management Options This chapter describes how to connect to the IntraSwitch using either out-of-band or in-band management, as illustrated in Figure 4...

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 and each of its ports. You can perform these functions via the following method: ❏ By attaching a terminal (or a terminal emulator) to the IntraSwitch...

Setting Up For Management Page 4-6 In-Band Management In-band network management allows you to manage, control, and monitor the IntraSwitch and each of its ports over the Ethernet network. You can perform these functions by accessing the IntraSwitch via the following two methods: ❏ By connecting wit...

DRAFT 5 Console Management This chapter describes how to manage the IntraSwitch 5324 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 5-4 ❏ General Informat...

Console Management Page 5-2 Console Management Overview The IntraSwitch’s Local Management Interface is a menu-driven application that provides for management and configuration of the IntraSwitch and each of its ports. The Local Management Interface can be accessed via two meth-ods: ❏ Out-of-band co...

Management Tasks Page 5-3 Management Tasks This chapter describes each menu item, as well as how to perform the following management tasks: Table 5-1 Management Tasks Task Page Logging into the Configuration Menu page 5-6 Changing System Administration Information page 5-10 Changing TCP/IP Informati...

Console Management Page 5-4 Local Management Interface After you connect to the switch’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 Management Interface ...

General Information Menu Page 5-5 General Information Menu The General Information Menu displays the switch’s current operating information; such as, the switch’s name, IP address, and boot information. ∆ Note: The information displayed on this screen is read-only. Accessing the General Information ...

Console Management Page 5-6 Configuration Menu The Configuration Menu allows you to configure settings for the IntraSwitch. These settings include items such as system administration information, TCP/IP parameters, RMON parameters, port parameters, and bootstrap parameters. Logging into the Configur...

Configure System Administration Information Page 5-9 Configure 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 ...

Console Management Page 5-10 Changing System Administration Information To change the switch’s name/location/contact information: 1 Open the System Administration Information Menu by typing a in the Configuration Menu. 2 Type the command letter of the correspond-ing menu item in the System Administr...

Configure TCP/IP Parameters Page 5-11 Configure TCP/IP Parameters This menu displays and allows you to change the information needed to access the IntraSwitch over the network (in-band management). To access the TCP/IP Parameter Menu, type i from the Configuration Menu. The following menu appears: F...

Console Management Page 5-12 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 address at the p...

Configure Bootstrap Parameters Page 5-13 Configure 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 m...

Console Management Page 5-16 Configure SNMP Parameters This menu controls the IntraSwitch’s SNMP (Simple Network Management Protocol) parameters. With these parameters, you can configure the switch’s read and write community strings, set the switch to generate traps, and determine which management s...

Configure SNMP Parameters Page 5-17 Table 5-6 SNMP Parameter Settings Changing Community Strings To change the IntraSwitch’s community strings: 1 Open the SNMP Parameter Menu by typing n in the Configuration Menu. 2 Type r to change the read community string or w to change the write community string...

Configure SNMP Parameters Page 5-19 Deleting a Trap Receiver Entry To delete a trap receiver entry: 1 Open the SNMP Parameter Menu by typing n on the Configuration Menu. 1 Type d . 2 Type the IP address of the receiving network station entry to be deleted. 3 Press return.

Console Management Page 5-20 Configure Port Parameters This menu allows you to manually configure each of the switch’s ports for speed, connection, link mode, and auto-negotiation. The default parameters for each 10Base-T port are: ❏ auto-negotiation — disabled ❏ port speed — 10Mbps ❏ link mode — ha...

Configure Port Parameters Page 5-21 Current Settings Table 5-7 explains each setting on the Port Management Menu. For information on using the Port Management Menu, see: ❏ “Enabling/Disabling a Port” — page 5-22 ❏ “Configuring Full Duplex” — page 5-22 ❏ “Configuring Auto-Negotiation” — page 5-23 Tab...

Configure Port Parameters Page 5-23 Configuring Auto-Negotiation Auto-negotiation is an optional feature of the Fast Ethernet standard that allows two devices on a common segment to communicate their capabilities, allowing the devices to determine their highest common speed and best communication pa...

Console Management Page 5-24 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...

Configure MAC Forwarding Table Parameters Page 5-25 Configure MAC Forwarding Table Parameters This menu allows you to view and search for addresses in the IntraSwitch’s MAC Forwarding Table. The MAC Forwarding Table is a table of node addresses that the IntraSwitch automatically builds by listening ...

Console Management Page 5-26 Table 5-8 MAC Forwarding Table Parameter Setting Displaying the MAC Forwarding Table 1 Open the MAC Forwarding Table Menu by typing f on the Configuration Menu. 2 Type n to display the Forwarding Table. A screen similar to Figure 5-9 appears. Figure 5-9 MAC Forwarding Ta...

Console Management Page 5-28 Configure Spanning Tree Parameters This menu allows you to view the IntraSwitch’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 is shipped with Spanning Tree ...

Console Management Page 5-32 Set Telnet Idle Time Out This option sets the Telnet idle time-out period. If a Telnet connection to the IntraSwitch remains idle for the number of specified time-out minutes, the remote Telnet connection to the switch is automatically disabled. To set the Telnet Idle Ti...

Set Console Password Page 5-33 Set Console Password This option sets the IntraSwitch’s Console password. The Console password is the password needed to access the Configuration Menu. ▲ Important: The default password is Asante . To change the current Console password: 1 Type c from the Configuration...

Console Management Page 5-34 Reset EEPROM to Default This option resets the IntraSwitch’s values to the factory default. ▲ Important: This procedure reverts all informa- tion to the factory default settings except for the switch’s IP address, subnet mask, and default gateway. See “Factory Defaults” ...

Page 5-35 Resetting the IntraSwitch To reset the IntraSwitch: 1 Turn the IntraSwitch’s power switch to the off position. 2 Turn the IntraSwitch’s power switch to the on position. The IntraSwitch is reset.

Console Management Page 5-36 Statistics Menu The Statistics Menu displays current statistics for the IntraSwitch 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- ing ...

DRAFT 6 Status Monitoring and Statistics This chapter describes how to view the IntraSwitch 5324’s current operating information and how to gather statistics using the out-of-band Console or in-band Telnet interface. This chapter contains the following sections: ❏ Viewing the Current Operating Infor...

Status Monitoring and Statistics Page 6-2 Monitoring the IntraSwitch Viewing the Current Operating Information The IntraSwitch’s current operating information can be viewed by accessing the General Information Menu within the switch’s Local Management Interface. To view the IntraSwitch’s current ope...

Viewing the Current Operating Information Page 6-3 Table 6-1 General Information Menu Parameters Setting Description Switch Name The name of the IntraSwitch. Switch Location The location of where the IntraSwitch is physically located. Switch Contact The name of the person responsible for the IntraSw...

Status Monitoring and Statistics Page 6-4 Viewing Statistics Viewing statistics on a regular basis allows you to evaluate your network’s performance. You can view current statistics for the IntraSwitch on a per-port basis by accessing the Statistics Menu in the Local Management Interface. To view st...

Viewing Statistics Page 6-7 Counter Description RXOversize The total number of packets received that were longer than 1518 octets in length (excluding framing bits, but including FCS octes) and were otherwise normal. RXJabbers The total number of packets received that were longer than 1518 octets (e...

DRAFT 7 Advanced Management This chapter describes how to manage the IntraSwitch 5324 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’s Local Management Interface: 1 Access the IntraSwitch’s Local Management Interface. ▲ Im...

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...

Adding an RMON History Control Group Entry Page 7-5 Figure 7-3 Add RMON History Control Group entry 2 Enter the information requested for each prompt, following the guidelines below. Data Source (Interface Number) Enter the number of the port for which statistics are to be gathered. Requested Bucket...

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...

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...

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...

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 “Add RMON Event Group Entry” on page 7-16 for i...

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 “Adding ...

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 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 T rap are dis- played. To display the RMON Event Group Entry log: 1 Type l from the RMO...

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 5324. LED Indicators The following table describes some possible errors and solutions for troubleshooting problems via the switch’s LEDs. LED Error Type/C...

Appendix B Page B-1 Supported MIBs The IntraSwitch 5324 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 5324 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 supports the following Bridge MIB group: Base Port The Base Port group enables and disables ports.

Appendix C Page C-1 Technical Specifications Network Management Platforms Suppor ted ❏ 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) ❏ RJ...

Index Index i Numerics 10/100TX port connecting to the network 2-7 default setting 1-9, 5-20 features 1-6 100Base-FX module, connecting to the network 2-8 100Mbps LED 3-3 10Base-FL module, connecting to the network 2-8 10Base-T ports connecting to the network 2-7 default setting 1-9, 5-20 5324.10x f...

Index iv granted buckets, RMON 7-6 H half duplex changing 5-22 determining 5-21 height C-1 help. See technical support xii history group, RMON 7-4 , B-2 adding entry 7-4 configuring 7-4 data source 7-5 deleting entry 7-8 displaying entry 7-6 granted buckets 7-6 interface 7-6 requested buckets 7-5 sa...

Index vii overview, of IntraSwitch 1-2, 1-3 configuration options 1-4 features 1-6 management options 1-4, 4-2 console 4-4 telnet 4-6 SNMP 1-4 Web browsers 1-4 of chapters xiii package contents 1-7 switching capacity 1-5 tools and materials 1-8 owner string alarm group, RMON 7-12 RMON 7-6 P package ...