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2H28-08R SmartSwitch 2208 User’s Guide i NOTICE Cabletron Systems reserves the right to make changes in specifications and other information contained in this document without prior notice. The reader should in all cases consult Cabletron Systems to determine whether any such changes have been made....
2H28-08R SmartSwitch 2208 User’s Guide vii CONTENTS CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION 1.1 Using This Guide ......................................................................... 1-1 1.2 Structure of This Guide................................................................ 1-1 1.3 2H28-08R Overview ...........
2H28-08R SmartSwitch 2208 User’s Guide 1-1 CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION Welcome to the 2H28-08R SmartSwitch 2208 User’s Guide . This guide provides the necessary documentation to install and operate the 2H28-08R SmartSwitch 2208 devices and provides information concerning network requirements, troubleshoo...
Chapter 1: Introduction 1-2 2H28-08R SmartSwitch 2208 User’s Guide Appendix B , FE-100TX, FE-100FX and FE-100F3 Specifications , contains information about FE-100TX pinouts and information concerning cable types used with the FE-100FX and FE-100F3. Appendix C , Optional Installations and Mode Switch...
Chapter 1: Introduction 1-4 2H28-08R SmartSwitch 2208 User’s Guide 1.3.4 SmartTrunk SmartTrunk, also referred to as SmartTrunking, is Cabletron Systems’ terminology for load balancing or load sharing. SmartTrunk technology provides an easy-to-implement mechanism to group, or aggregate, multiple phys...
Chapter 1: Introduction 1-6 2H28-08R SmartSwitch 2208 User’s Guide 1.3.10 Port Redirect Function The port redirect function, also referred to as “Port Mirroring,” is a troubleshooting tool used to map traffic from a single source port or multiple source ports to a destination port(s) within the chas...
Optional Features 2H28-08R SmartSwitch 2208 User’s Guide 1-7 1.4 OPTIONAL FEATURES Optional Fast Ethernet Interface Modules are available from Cabletron Systems to support uplinks to 100 Mbps Fast Ethernet backbones or high speed connections to local servers. The Fast Ethernet Interface Modules are ...
Chapter 1: Introduction 1-8 2H28-08R SmartSwitch 2208 User’s Guide 1.5 DOCUMENT CONVENTIONS The following conventions are used throughout this document: NOTE Note symbol. Calls the reader’s attention to any item of information that may be of special importance. TIP Tip symbol. Conveys helpful hints ...
Getting Help 2H28-08R SmartSwitch 2208 User’s Guide 1-9 1.6 GETTING HELP For additional support related to this device or document, contact the Cabletron Systems Global Call Center: Before calling the Cabletron Systems Global Call Center, have the following information ready: • Your Cabletron System...
Chapter 1: Introduction 1-10 2H28-08R SmartSwitch 2208 User’s Guide 1.7 RELATED MANUALS The following manuals may help to set up, control, and manage the 2E4X-27: Cabletron Systems HSIM-A6DP User’s Guide Cabletron Systems HSIM-F6 User’s Guide Cabletron Systems HSIM-FE6 User’s Guide Cabletron Systems...
2H28-08R SmartSwitch 2208 User’s Guide 2-1 CHAPTER 2 NETWORK REQUIREMENTS Before installing the 2H28-08R or Fast Ethernet Interface Modules (FE-100TX, FE-100FX, or FE-100F3), review the requirements and specifications referred to in this chapter concerning the following: • SmartTrunk ( Section 2.1 )...
Chapter 2: Network Requirements 2-2 2H28-08R SmartSwitch 2208 User’s Guide 2.2 100BASE-FX FIBER OPTIC NETWORK Ports 1 through 6 of the 2H28-08R support the multimode 100BASE-FX interface. Ports 7 and 8 of the 2H28-08R support the Cabletron Systems FE-100FX and FE-100F3 fiber optic interface modules....
2H28-08R SmartSwitch 2208 User’s Guide 3-1 CHAPTER 3 INSTALLATION This chapter provides the instructions to install the 2H28-08R. Follow the order of the sections listed below to correctly install the 2H28-08R. • Required Tools ( Section 3.1 ) • Unpacking the 2H28-08R ( Section 3.2 ) • Installing Op...
Chapter 3: Installation 3-2 2H28-08R SmartSwitch 2208 User’s Guide 3. Remove the black and yellow tape seal on the non-conductive bag to remove the 2H28-08R. 4. Perform a visual inspection of the device for any signs of physical damage. If there are any items missing or damaged, contact the Cabletro...
Installing the 2H28-08R 2H28-08R SmartSwitch 2208 User’s Guide 3-3 3.4 INSTALLING THE 2H28-08R The 2H28-08R may be installed on a tabletop, shelf, or in a 19-inch rack. Section 3.4.1 describes a tabletop or shelf installation, and Section 3.4.2 describes the rackmount installation. 3.4.1 Tabletop or...
Chapter 3: Installation 3-4 2H28-08R SmartSwitch 2208 User’s Guide Figure 3-1 Tabletop or Shelf Installation 3.4.2 Rackmount Installation To install the 2H28-08R in a 19-inch rack, the device is shipped with a rackmount kit containing the rackmount brackets, mounting screws, and a strain-relief brac...
Installing the 2H28-08R 2H28-08R SmartSwitch 2208 User’s Guide 3-5 Installation Rack mounting the 2H28-08R involves the following: • Attaching the strain-relief bracket • Rack mounting the 2H28-08R (attaching the mounting brackets and fastening the 2H28-08R to the rack) Attaching the Strain-Relief B...
Chapter 3: Installation 3-6 2H28-08R SmartSwitch 2208 User’s Guide Rack Mounting the 2H28-08R Proceed as follows to install the 2H28-08R into a 19-inch rack. 1. Remove and discard the four cover screws (two from each side) located along the front edges of each side of the 2H28-08R. 2. Locate the fou...
Installing the 2H28-08R 2H28-08R SmartSwitch 2208 User’s Guide 3-7 3.4.3 Connecting Power to the Device To connect the 2H28-08R to the power sources, proceed as follows: 1. Plug both power cords into a separate grounded wall outlet. To take advantage of the load sharing and redundancy capabilities, ...
Chapter 3: Installation 3-8 2H28-08R SmartSwitch 2208 User’s Guide 3.5 CONNECTING TO THE NETWORK This section provides the procedures for connecting fiber optic segments and twisted pair from the network or other devices to the 2H28-08R. Ports 1 through 6 on the 2H28-08R have SC connectors for fiber...
Chapter 3: Installation 3-10 2H28-08R SmartSwitch 2208 User’s Guide Figure 3-6 2H28-08R Fiber Port Connections 4. Verify that a link exists by checking that the port RX LED is on (flashing amber, blinking green, or solid green). If the RX LED is off and the TX LED is not blinking amber, perform the ...
Connecting to the Network 2H28-08R SmartSwitch 2208 User’s Guide 3-11 3.5.2 Connecting a UTP Segment to the FE-100TX An FE-100TX installed in port 7 and/or 8 has an internal crossover switch. When connecting a workstation, use a straight-through cable and set the Fast Ethernet Interface Module cross...
Chapter 3: Installation 3-12 2H28-08R SmartSwitch 2208 User’s Guide Connect an FE-100TX to a twisted pair segment as follows: 1. Ensure that the device connected to the other end of the segment is powered on. 2. Connect the twisted pair segment to the module by inserting the RJ45 connector on the tw...
Connecting to the Network 2H28-08R SmartSwitch 2208 User’s Guide 3-13 If a link is not established, refer to Chapter 4 , Troubleshooting , before contacting the Cabletron Systems Global Call Center. Refer to Section 1.6 , Getting Help , for details, if the problem has not been resolved. 3.5.3 Connec...
Completing the Installation 2H28-08R SmartSwitch 2208 User’s Guide 3-15 4. Verify that a link exists by checking that the port RX LED is on (flashing amber, blinking green, or solid green). If the RX LED is off and the TX LED is not blinking amber, perform the following steps until the RX LED is on:...
2H28-08R SmartSwitch 2208 User’s Guide 4-1 CHAPTER 4 TROUBLESHOOTING This chapter provides information concerning the following: • Using the LANVIEW diagnostic and status monitoring system • Troubleshooting network and 2H28-08R operational problems • Using the RESET button 4.1 USING LANVIEW The 2H28...
Chapter 4: Troubleshooting 4-2 2H28-08R SmartSwitch 2208 User’s Guide NOTE The terms flashing, blinking, and solid used in Table 4-1 indicate the following: Flashing indicates an LED pulse that is flashing at a random rate. Blinking indicates an LED pulse flashing at a steady rate (50% on, 50% off)....
Using LANVIEW 2H28-08R SmartSwitch 2208 User’s Guide 4-3 RX(Receive)LED for ports 1–6, also ports 7 and 8, with optional FE-100FX or FE-100F3 Off No link. No activity. Port could be enabled or disabled. Check connections if no activity is seen when the port is enabled. Green Blinking. Port disabled....
Chapter 4: Troubleshooting 4-4 2H28-08R SmartSwitch 2208 User’s Guide 4.2 FE-100TX LED The optional FE-100TX has one LED labeled 10/100. The 10/100 LED together with the RX LED allows the user to determine the link status and the operating speed of the Fast Ethernet Interface Module. The 10/100 LED ...
Troubleshooting Checklist 2H28-08R SmartSwitch 2208 User’s Guide 4-5 4.3 TROUBLESHOOTING CHECKLIST If the 2H28-08R is not working properly, refer to Table 4-4 for a checklist of possible problems, causes, and recommended actions to resolve the problem. Table 4-4 Troubleshooting Checklist Problem Pos...
Chapter 4: Troubleshooting 4-6 2H28-08R SmartSwitch 2208 User’s Guide 4.4 USING THE RESET BUTTON The RESET button, shown in Figure 4-3 , resets the 2H28-08R processor without affecting the NVRAM. Figure 4-3 RESET Button To reset the 2H28-08R processor, press and release the RESET button. A non-condu...
2H28-08R SmartSwitch 2208 User’s Guide 5-1 CHAPTER 5 LOCAL MANAGEMENT This chapter explains how to set up a management terminal to access 2H28-08R Local Management, and how to use the Local Management screens and commands. This chapter also provides instructions for attaching an Uninterruptible Powe...
Chapter 5: Local Management 5-2 2H28-08R SmartSwitch 2208 User’s Guide 5.2 LOCAL MANAGEMENT KEYBOARD CONVENTIONS All key names appear as capital letters in this manual. Table 5-1 explains the keyboard conventions and the key functions that are used. Table 5-1 Keyboard Conventions Key Function ENTER ...
Management Terminal Setup 2H28-08R SmartSwitch 2208 User’s Guide 5-3 5.3 MANAGEMENT TERMINAL SETUP Use one of the following systems to access Local Management: • An IBM or compatible PC running a VT series emulation software package • A Digital Equipment Corporation VT100 type terminal • A VT type t...
Chapter 5: Local Management 5-4 2H28-08R SmartSwitch 2208 User’s Guide 5.3.1 Console Cable Connection Use the Console Cable Kit provided with the 2H28-08R to attach the management terminal to the 2H28-08R COM port as shown in Figure 5-1 . Connect an IBM PC or compatible device, running the VT termin...
Management Terminal Setup 2H28-08R SmartSwitch 2208 User’s Guide 5-5 5.3.2 Management Terminal Setup Parameters Table 5-2 lists the setup parameters for the local management device. Table 5-2 VT Terminal Setup Display Setup Menu Columns ->Controls ->Auto Wrap ->Scroll ->Text Cursor ->...
Chapter 5: Local Management 5-6 2H28-08R SmartSwitch 2208 User’s Guide 5.3.3 Telnet Connections Once the 2H28-08R has a valid IP address, the user can establish a Telnet session with Local Management from any TCP/IP based node on the network. Telnet connections to the 2H28-08R require the community ...
Management Terminal Setup 2H28-08R SmartSwitch 2208 User’s Guide 5-7 Figure 5-2 Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) Connection RJ45 COM Port RJ45-to-DB9UPS Adapter UPS Device DB9 Port UTP Cable with RJ45 Connectors 2286-51
Chapter 5: Local Management 5-8 2H28-08R SmartSwitch 2208 User’s Guide 5.4 ACCESSING LOCAL MANAGEMENT Access to Local Management is controlled through the Local Management Password screen shown in Figure 5-3 . Whenever a connection is made to the 2H28-08R, the Local Management Password screen displa...
Accessing Local Management 2H28-08R SmartSwitch 2208 User’s Guide 5-9 5.4.1 Navigating Local Management Screens The 2H28-08R Local Management application consists of a series of menu screens. Navigate through Local Management by selecting items from the menu screens. The 2H28-08R supports three mode...
Chapter 5: Local Management 5-10 2H28-08R SmartSwitch 2208 User’s Guide \ Figure 5-4 802.1D Switching Mode, LM Screen Hierarchy \ Figure 5-5 802.1Q Switching Mode, LM Screen Hierarchy DeviceMenu Password DeviceConfigurationMenu 2286-43 Device SpecificConfiguration General ConfigurationSNMP Community...
Accessing Local Management 2H28-08R SmartSwitch 2208 User’s Guide 5-11 \ Figure 5-6 SecureFast VLAN Mode, LM Screen Hierarchy 5.4.2 Selecting Local Management Menu Screen Items Select items on a menu screen by performing the following steps: 1. Use the arrow keys to highlight a menu item. 2. Press E...
Chapter 5: Local Management 5-12 2H28-08R SmartSwitch 2208 User’s Guide Using the RETURN Command To exit LM using the RETURN command, proceed as follows: 1. Use the arrow keys to highlight the RETURN command at the bottom of the Local Management screen. 2. Press ENTER. The previous screen in the Loc...
Device Menu Screen 2H28-08R SmartSwitch 2208 User’s Guide 5-13 5.5 DEVICE MENU SCREEN The Device Menu screen is the access point for all Local Management screens. Figure 5-7 shows the Device Menu screen. Figure 5-7 Device Menu Screen The following explains each Device Menu screen field as shown in F...
Chapter 5: Local Management 5-14 2H28-08R SmartSwitch 2208 User’s Guide DEVICE STATISTICS The Device Statistics screen provides statistics and performance information for the 2H28-08R. For details, refer to Section 5.17 . NETWORK TOOLS The Network Tools function resides on the 2H28-08R and consists ...
Device Configuration Menu Screen 2H28-08R SmartSwitch 2208 User’s Guide 5-15 Figure 5-8 Device Configuration Menu Screen The following briefly explains each screen accessible from the Device Configuration Menu screen: GENERAL CONFIGURATION The General Configuration screen allows the user to monitor ...
Chapter 5: Local Management 5-16 2H28-08R SmartSwitch 2208 User’s Guide SWITCH CONFIGURATION The Switch Configuration screen provides the basic setup options for customizing the operation of a switch in the network. For details, refer to Section 5.10 . ETHERNET INTERFACE CONFIGURATION The Ethernet I...
General Configuration Screen 2H28-08R SmartSwitch 2208 User’s Guide 5-17 Figure 5-9 General Configuration Screen The following briefly explains each General Configuration screen field: MAC Address (Read-Only) Displays the base physical address of the 2H28-08R. IP Address (Modifiable) Displays and al...
General Configuration Screen 2H28-08R SmartSwitch 2208 User’s Guide 5-19 Operational Mode (Selectable) Allows the user to set the 2H28-08R to operate as a traditional switch (802.1D SWITCHING option), a prestandard IEEE 802.1Q, (802.1Q SWITCHING option) or as a Cabletron Systems SecureFast switch (S...
Chapter 5: Local Management 5-20 2H28-08R SmartSwitch 2208 User’s Guide Clear NVRAM (Toggle) Allows the user to reset NVRAM to the factory default settings. All user-entered parameters, such as IP address and Community Names, are then replaced with 2H28-08R default configuration settings. For detail...
General Configuration Screen 2H28-08R SmartSwitch 2208 User’s Guide 5-21 Figure 5-10 Configuration Warning Screen 5. Use the arrow keys to highlight the YES command and press ENTER. The changes are saved and the module reboots. 5.7.2 Setting the Subnet Mask If the management workstation that is to r...
Chapter 5: Local Management 5-22 2H28-08R SmartSwitch 2208 User’s Guide 3. Press ENTER. If the subnet mask is valid, the cursor returns to the beginning of the Subnet Mask field. If the entry is not valid, the screen displays the message “INVALID SUBNET MASK OR FORMAT ENTERED”. Local Management does...
General Configuration Screen 2H28-08R SmartSwitch 2208 User’s Guide 5-23 5.7.4 Setting the TFTP Gateway IP Address If the network TFTP server is located on a different IP subnet than the 2H28-08R, a Gateway IP address should be specified. To set the TFTP Gateway IP address, perform the following ste...
Chapter 5: Local Management 5-24 2H28-08R SmartSwitch 2208 User’s Guide If the date entered is a valid format, the message displays “SAVED OK” at the top of the screen. If the entry is not valid, Local Management does not alter the current value, but it refreshes the Device Date field with the previ...
General Configuration Screen 2H28-08R SmartSwitch 2208 User’s Guide 5-25 3. Press ENTER to set the refresh time to the time entered in the input field. 4. Use the arrow keys to highlight the SAVE command at the bottom of the screen and press ENTER. If the time entered is within the 3 to 99 seconds r...
Chapter 5: Local Management 5-26 2H28-08R SmartSwitch 2208 User’s Guide 3. Use the arrow keys to highlight the SAVE command, then press ENTER. The warning screen shown in Figure 5-11 displays. Figure 5-11 Configuration Warning Screen 4. Use the arrow keys to highlight the YES command and press ENTER...
General Configuration Screen 2H28-08R SmartSwitch 2208 User’s Guide 5-27 5.7.10 Configuring the COM Port The 2H28-08R COM port supports the following applications: • Local Management connections • American Power Conversion Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) connections To configure the COM port, pro...
Chapter 5: Local Management 5-28 2H28-08R SmartSwitch 2208 User’s Guide 2. Press the SPACE bar to choose either ENABLED or DISABLED. The COM port must be ENABLED if it will be used for Local Management or UPS applications. Select DISABLED if you wish to disable the COM port for device security. Figu...
General Configuration Screen 2H28-08R SmartSwitch 2208 User’s Guide 5-29 5. When the message “SAVED OK” appears, the edits are saved. 5.7.10.1 Changing the COM Port Application After enabling the COM port as described in Section 5.7.10 , you can select one of the applications supported by the COM po...
Chapter 5: Local Management 5-30 2H28-08R SmartSwitch 2208 User’s Guide 5.7.11 Clearing NVRAM Clearing NVRAM allows the user to clear all user-entered parameters, such as the IP address and community names from NVRAM. Clear NVRAM as follows: 1. Use the arrow keys to highlight the Clear NVRAM field. ...
SNMP Community Names Screen 2H28-08R SmartSwitch 2208 User’s Guide 5-31 5.8 SNMP COMMUNITY NAMES SCREEN The SNMP Community Names screen allows the user to set SNMP Management community names. Community names act as passwords to Local/Remote Management and are agents of security access to the 2H28-08...
Chapter 5: Local Management 5-32 2H28-08R SmartSwitch 2208 User’s Guide The following explains each SNMP Community Names screen field: Community Name (Modifiable) Displays the user-defined name through which a user accesses the 2H28-08R SNMP Management. Any community name assigned here acts as a pas...
SNMP Community Names Screen 2H28-08R SmartSwitch 2208 User’s Guide 5-33 5.8.1 Establishing Community Names The password used to access Local Management at the Password Screen must have super-user access to view and edit the SNMP Community Names screen. Using a password with read-only or read-write a...
Chapter 5: Local Management 5-34 2H28-08R SmartSwitch 2208 User’s Guide 5.9 SNMP TRAPS SCREEN Since the 2H28-08R is an SNMP compliant device, it can send messages to multiple Network Management Stations to alert users of status changes. The SNMP Traps screen is shown in Figure 5-15 . To access the S...
SNMP Traps Screen 2H28-08R SmartSwitch 2208 User’s Guide 5-35 Enable Traps (Toggle) Enables transmission of the traps to the network management station with the associated IP address. This field toggles between YES and NO. 5.9.1 Configuring the Trap Table To configure the Trap table, proceed as foll...
Chapter 5: Local Management 5-36 2H28-08R SmartSwitch 2208 User’s Guide 5.10 SWITCH CONFIGURATION SCREEN The Switch Configuration screen, Figure 5-16 , provides the basic setup options to make a switch operational in your network. To access the Switch Configuration screen from the Device Configurati...
Switch Configuration Screen 2H28-08R SmartSwitch 2208 User’s Guide 5-37 The following describes each field of the Switch Configuration screen: Switch Address (Read-Only) Displays the MAC address of the switch. Number of Ports (Read-Only) Displays the total number of switched ports on the 2H28-08R. T...
Chapter 5: Local Management 5-38 2H28-08R SmartSwitch 2208 User’s Guide • Listening: The switch is not adding information to the Transparent Database. The switch is monitoring the Bridge Protocol Data Unit (BPDU) traffic while preparing to move from the learning to the forwarding state. • Forwarding...
Switch Configuration Screen 2H28-08R SmartSwitch 2208 User’s Guide 5-39 5.10.2 Setting the Age Time Field To set the Age Time, proceed as follows: 1. Use the arrow keys to highlight the Age Time field. 2. Type in the desired Age Time in increments of 10. The available Age Time range is 10 to 1,000,0...
Chapter 5: Local Management 5-40 2H28-08R SmartSwitch 2208 User’s Guide 5.11 ETHERNET INTERFACE CONFIGURATION Access the Ethernet Interface Configuration screen from the Device Configuration Menu screen by using the arrow keys to highlight the ETHERNET INTERFACE CONFIGURATION menu item and pressing ...
Ethernet Interface Configuration 2H28-08R SmartSwitch 2208 User’s Guide 5-41 Link Status (Read-only) Indicates whether or not there is a physical connection from a particular port to another 10BASE-T, 100BASE-TX/FX, or 100BASE-TXFD/FXFD device. One of the following values is displayed: • Link – Ther...
Chapter 5: Local Management 5-42 2H28-08R SmartSwitch 2208 User’s Guide Advertised Ability (Selectable) During auto-negotiation, the FE-100TX informs the device at the other end of the segment what its capabilities are. The capabilities of a port with an FE-100TX installed are 10BASE-T, 10BASE-TFD (...
Ethernet Interface Configuration 2H28-08R SmartSwitch 2208 User’s Guide 5-43 5.11.3 Setting the FE-100TX Operational Mode Use this field to set the active technology. This field steps between Auto-Negotiation, 10BASE-T, 10BASE-TFD (full duplex), 100BASE-TX, and 100BASE-TXFD (full duplex). If Auto-Ne...
Chapter 5: Local Management 5-44 2H28-08R SmartSwitch 2208 User’s Guide 6. Continue this process until you have completed enabling or disabling the advertised modes required. 7. Use the arrow keys to highlight the SAVE command. Press ENTER. The message “SAVED OK” displays and Local Management saves ...
Device Specific Configuration Menu Screen 2H28-08R SmartSwitch 2208 User’s Guide 5-45 Figure 5-18 Device Specific Configuration Menu Screen The following defines each selectable item in the Device Specific Configuration Menu screen: SYSTEM RESOURCES The System Resources screen displays the amount of...
Chapter 5: Local Management 5-46 2H28-08R SmartSwitch 2208 User’s Guide BROADCAST SUPPRESSION The Broadcast Suppression screen allows the user to set a desired limit of received broadcast frames that are forwarded per port per second. For details, refer to Section 5.16 . 802.1Q VLAN CONFIGURATION Th...
System Resources Screen 2H28-08R SmartSwitch 2208 User’s Guide 5-47 Figure 5-19 System Resources Screen The following defines each field of the System Resources screen. CPU Type (Read-only) Indicates the microprocessor used in the 2H28-08R. Flash Memory Installed (Read-only) Indicates the amount of ...
Chapter 5: Local Management 5-48 2H28-08R SmartSwitch 2208 User’s Guide Current Switch Utilization (Read-only) Shows how much (percentage of processor capacity) of the 2H28-08R is currently being used. Peak Switch Utilization (Read-only) Shows the peak percentage of maximum switching capacity, since...
Flash Download Screen 2H28-08R SmartSwitch 2208 User’s Guide 5-49 To access the Flash Download screen from the Device Specific Configuration Menu screen, use the arrow keys to highlight the FLASH DOWNLOAD menu item and press ENTER. The Flash Download screen displays. Figure 5-20 Flash Download Scree...
Chapter 5: Local Management 5-50 2H28-08R SmartSwitch 2208 User’s Guide BootP. Section 5.14.1 describes how to download using TFTP. Section 5.14.2 describes how to download using Runtime. Reboot After Download (Modifiable only when user chooses RUNTIME ) This field notifies the user that the 2H28-08...
Flash Download Screen 2H28-08R SmartSwitch 2208 User’s Guide 5-51 2. Use the SPACE bar to select TFTP. 3. Use the arrow keys to highlight the TFTP Gateway IP Addr field. 4. Set the IP address of the TFTP gateway server (this defaults to the same IP address as that set in the TFTP Gateway IP Addr fie...
Chapter 5: Local Management 5-52 2H28-08R SmartSwitch 2208 User’s Guide 6. Set the IP address of the TFTP gateway server (this defaults to the same IP address as that set in the TFTP Gateway IP Addr field on the General Configuration screen). To set the IP address, refer to Section 5.7.4 . 7. Use th...
Port Redirect Function Screen 2H28-08R SmartSwitch 2208 User’s Guide 5-53 event message line at the top of the screen and the new image is downloaded into FLASH memory. 5.15 PORT REDIRECT FUNCTION SCREEN The Port Redirect Function screen, Figure 5-21 , allows the user to set each port as source or d...
Chapter 5: Local Management 5-54 2H28-08R SmartSwitch 2208 User’s Guide To access the Port Redirect Function screen from the Device Specific Configuration Menu screen, use the arrow keys to highlight the PORT REDIRECT FUNCTION menu item and press ENTER. The Port Redirect Function screen displays. Fi...
Port Redirect Function Screen 2H28-08R SmartSwitch 2208 User’s Guide 5-55 Source Port [n] (Selectable) Allows a selected port [n] to be changed to a source port. Destination Port [n] (Selectable) Allows a selected port [n] to be changed to a destination port. Errors (Toggle) Allows the user to confi...
Chapter 5: Local Management 5-56 2H28-08R SmartSwitch 2208 User’s Guide To display the screen preceding the one you are currently viewing, use the arrow keys to highlight PREVIOUS. Press ENTER to view the entries on the previous screen. 5.15.2 Changing Source and Destination Ports Add or delete sour...
Broadcast Suppression Screen 2H28-08R SmartSwitch 2208 User’s Guide 5-57 new settings and updates the Source Port and Destination Port read-only fields. 5.16 BROADCAST SUPPRESSION SCREEN The Broadcast Suppression screen, Figure 5-22 , allows the user to set a desired limit of receive broadcast frame...
Chapter 5: Local Management 5-58 2H28-08R SmartSwitch 2208 User’s Guide To access the Broadcast Suppression screen from the Device Specific Configuration Menu screen, use the arrow keys to highlight the BROADCAST SUPPRESSION menu item and press ENTER. The Broadcast Suppression screen displays. Figur...
Broadcast Suppression Screen 2H28-08R SmartSwitch 2208 User’s Guide 5-59 Threshold (Modifiable) Allows the user to set the desired limit of receive broadcast frames that will be forwarded per port per second. Reset Peak (Toggle) Allows the user to reset the Peak Rate counter. Resetting the Peak Rate...
Chapter 5: Local Management 5-60 2H28-08R SmartSwitch 2208 User’s Guide 5.17 DEVICE STATISTICS MENU SCREEN The Device Statistics Menu screen, Figure 5-23 , provides access to screens that allow the user to obtain switch statistics about frame traffic through each port, to view MIB-II statistics from...
Switch Statistics Screen 2H28-08R SmartSwitch 2208 User’s Guide 5-61 The Device Statistics Menu screen displays the following menu items: SWITCH STATISTICS The Switch Statistics screen lists the number of frames received, transmitted, filtered, and forwarded by each interface. INTERFACE STATISTICS T...
Chapter 5: Local Management 5-62 2H28-08R SmartSwitch 2208 User’s Guide Figure 5-24 Switch Statistics Screen The Switch Statistics screen displays the following fields: Port # (Read-Only) Identifies the switched port interface number. Frames Rcvd (Read-Only) Displays the number of frames received by...
Interface Statistics Screen 2H28-08R SmartSwitch 2208 User’s Guide 5-63 CLEAR COUNTERS (Command) This command is used to reset all statistics counters to zero. For details on how to use this field, refer to Section 5.18.1 . 5.18.1 Using the Clear Counters Command To reset all the statistics counters...
Chapter 5: Local Management 5-64 2H28-08R SmartSwitch 2208 User’s Guide The following defines each field of the Interface Statistics screen: Interface (Read-Only) This field displays the interface number for which statistics are currently being displayed. Figure 5-25 shows the interface field displa...
Interface Statistics Screen 2H28-08R SmartSwitch 2208 User’s Guide 5-65 OutOctets (Read-Only) This field displays the total number of octets (bytes) that have been transmitted from the interface. OutUnicast (Read-Only) The OutUnicast field displays the total number of frames transmitted that were se...
Chapter 5: Local Management 5-66 2H28-08R SmartSwitch 2208 User’s Guide MTU (Read-Only) The MTU (Maximum Transmission Unit) field displays the maximum frame size (in octets) that a frame may contain to be received or transmitted from this interface. Speed (Read-Only) The Speed field displays an esti...
RMON Statistics Screen 2H28-08R SmartSwitch 2208 User’s Guide 5-67 5.19.2 Using the Clear Counters Command To reset all the statistics counters of the selected interface to zero, perform the following steps: 1. Use the arrow keys to highlight the CLEAR COUNTERS field. 2. Press ENTER to reset the cou...
Chapter 5: Local Management 5-68 2H28-08R SmartSwitch 2208 User’s Guide The following defines each field on the RMON Statistics screen: RMON Index (Read-Only) This field displays the current Ethernet interface for which statistics are being shown. The 2H28-08R has an embedded RMON agent that gathers...
RMON Statistics Screen 2H28-08R SmartSwitch 2208 User’s Guide 5-71 5.20.1 Displaying RMON Statistics To display the statistics for any interface, proceed as follows: 1. Use the arrow keys to highlight the Index [XX] field at the bottom of the screen. 2. Press the SPACE bar to increment (or press the...
Chapter 5: Local Management 5-72 2H28-08R SmartSwitch 2208 User’s Guide 5.21 NETWORK TOOLS The Network Tools function allows the user to access and manage network devices. Figure 5-27 shows the Network Tools Help screen. To access the Network Tools screen, use the arrow keys to highlight the NETWORK...
Network Tools 2H28-08R SmartSwitch 2208 User’s Guide 5-73 • help – If “help” is typed at the prompt, once ENTER is pressed, the screen will display all commands available for the device. The commands are presented in the following format: command: Syntax: Shows the required command format. It indica...
Chapter 5: Local Management 5-74 2H28-08R SmartSwitch 2208 User’s Guide 5.21.1 Built-in Commands The built-in commands listed in this section activate functions on the LM managed device or devices being accessed through Network Tools. arp: Syntax: arp [options] Description: The arp command provides ...
Network Tools 2H28-08R SmartSwitch 2208 User’s Guide 5-75 Example: bridge: Syntax: bridge [ENABLE/DISABLE] [IFNUM/ALL] Description: The bridge command allows bridge management to be enabled or disabled at the user’s request, either one at a time or all at once. Specifying a single interface number w...
Chapter 5: Local Management 5-76 2H28-08R SmartSwitch 2208 User’s Guide defroute: Syntax: defroute defroute [interface number] [IP address] defroute delete [interface number] [IP address] Description: The defroute command allows the user, in the syntax order shown above, to view, set, or delete the ...
Chapter 5: Local Management 5-78 2H28-08R SmartSwitch 2208 User’s Guide reset: Syntax: reset Description: This reset command initiates a soft reset of the device.The reset command initializes the CPU processor, runs the onboard diagnostics, and restarts the software image, which restores the user co...
Chapter 5: Local Management 5-82 2H28-08R SmartSwitch 2208 User’s Guide 5.21.2 Special Commands done, quit, exit: Syntax: done, quit, or exit Description: The done, quit, or exit command enables the user to exit from Network Tools and return to the Main Menu screen. Options: Not Applicable Example: ...
2H28-08R SmartSwitch 2208 User’s Guide A-1 APPENDIX A SPECIFICATIONS This appendix provides operating specifications for the 2H28-08R. Cabletron Systems reserves the right to change these specifications at any time without notice. A.1 DEVICE SPECIFICATIONS A.2 PHYSICAL PROPERTIES A.3 ELECTRICAL SPEC...
Appendix A: Specifications A-2 2H28-08R SmartSwitch 2208 User’s Guide A.4 ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS A.5 INPUT/OUTPUT PORTS A.6 COM PINOUT ASSIGNMENTS The COM port is a serial communications port that supports a connection to Local Management or connection to a UPS. Table A-1 shows the COM port pin ...
Regulatory Compliance 2H28-08R SmartSwitch 2208 User’s Guide A-3 A.7 REGULATORY COMPLIANCE This equipment meets the following safety and electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) requirements: Safety UL 1950, CSA C22.2 No. 950, EN 60950, IEC 950, and 73/23/EEC. EMC FCC Part 15, EN 55022, CSA C108.8, EN 50...
Appendix B: FE-100TX, FE-100FX and FE-100F3 Specifications B-2 2H28-08R SmartSwitch 2208 User’s Guide B.2 FE-100FX The FE-100FX shown in Figure B-2 uses an SC style connector that supports multimode fiber optic cabling. Specifications for the FE-100FX are listed below. Figure B-2 FE-100FX Table B-1 ...
FE-100F3 2H28-08R SmartSwitch 2208 User’s Guide B-3 B.3 FE-100F3 The FE-100F3 shown in Figure B-3 uses an SC style connector that supports single mode fiber optic cabling. Specifications for the FE-100F3 are listed in Table B-2 . Figure B-3 FE-100F3 Table B-2 Transmitter Power Cable Type Worst Case ...
2H28-08R SmartSwitch 2208 User’s Guide C-1 APPENDIX C OPTIONAL INSTALLATIONS AND MODE SWITCH BANK SETTINGS The top cover must be removed to gain access to the mode bank switches and to install the Fast Ethernet Interface Modules and the High Speed Interface Module. This appendix covers the following...
Appendix C: Optional Installations and Mode Switch Bank Settings C-2 2H28-08R SmartSwitch 2208 User’s Guide C.1 REQUIRED TOOLS You need the following tools to perform the procedures provided in this appendix: • Antistatic wrist strap (provided) • Phillips screwdriver C.2 REMOVING THE CHASSIS COVER T...
Removing the Chassis Cover 2H28-08R SmartSwitch 2208 User’s Guide C-3 2. If the 2H28-08R is rack mounted, remove it from the rack and remove the rackmount brackets (refer to Chapter 3 , Optional Installations and Mode Switch Bank Settings ). 3. Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove the screws attachi...
Appendix C: Optional Installations and Mode Switch Bank Settings C-4 2H28-08R SmartSwitch 2208 User’s Guide C.2.1 Setting the Mode Switch Figure C-2 shows the location of the mode switches and the switch settings for normal operation. These switches are set at the factory and do not need to be chang...
Appendix C: Optional Installations and Mode Switch Bank Settings C-6 2H28-08R SmartSwitch 2208 User’s Guide C.3 INSTALLING OPTIONAL FAST ETHERNET INTERFACE MODULES Figure C-3 shows the locations of the Fast Ethernet Interface Module connectors for ports 7 and 8. Figure C-3 Fast Ethernet Interface Mo...
Installing Optional Fast Ethernet Interface Modules 2H28-08R SmartSwitch 2208 User’s Guide C-7 1. Remove the coverplate from the port slot where the Fast Ethernet Interface Module will be installed. Refer to Figure C-4 and proceed as follows: a. Remove the two screws fastening the coverplate to the ...
Appendix C: Optional Installations and Mode Switch Bank Settings C-8 2H28-08R SmartSwitch 2208 User’s Guide 3. See Figure C-5 . Gently pull the faceplate of the 2H28-08R forward to allow room for the Fast Ethernet Interface Modules to be aligned over the connector. 4. Carefully lower the Fast Ethern...
Installing Optional Fast Ethernet Interface Modules 2H28-08R SmartSwitch 2208 User’s Guide C-9 6. Secure the Fast Ethernet Interface Module with the screws saved in steps 1 and 2. 7. Reinstall the cover. NOTE Reinstall the rubber plug for the fiber port after the Fast Ethernet Interface Module is fu...
2H28-08R SmartSwitch 2208 User’s Guide Index-1 INDEX Numerics 100BASE-TX cable length 2-2 10BASE-T connection 3-8 2H28-08R front panel 1-2 A Access policy 5-32 B Bridge Configuration screen state 5-37 Broadcast Suppression 1-5Broadcast Suppression screen 5-57 peak rate 5-58port # 5-58reset peak 5-59...
Index Index-2 2H28-08R SmartSwitch 2208 User’s Guide device date 5-18device time 5-18, 5-23, 5-24IP address 5-17, 5-20MAC address 5-17Operational Mode 5-25screen lockout time 5-18, 5-25screen refresh time 5-18, 5-24subnet mask 5-17, 5-21 H Help 1-9 related manuals 1-10 I Installation Fast Ethernet I...
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