Enterasys Networks VH-4802 - Manuals

Page 3 - Notice; NOTICE; Vertical Horizon are trademarks or registered trademarks of

Notice 9033630 i NOTICE Enterasys Networks 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 Enterasys Networks to determine whether any such changes have been made. The hardware, firmwar...

Page 4 - FCC NOTICE

Notice ii 9033630 FCC NOTICE This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operat...

Page 5 - W m

Notice 9033630 iii • 21 CFR 1040.10 and 1040.11 U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (FDA). • IEC Publication 825 (International Electrotechnical Commission). • CENELEC EN 60825 (European Committee for Electrotechnical Standardization). • When operating within their performance limitations, ...

Page 6 - SAFETY INFORMATION

Notice iv 9033630 SAFETY INFORMATION WICHTIGE SICHERHEITSHINWEISE (GERMANY) 1. Bitte lesen Sie diese Hinweise sorgfältig durch. 2. Heben Sie diese Anleitung für den späteren Gebrauch auf. 3. Vor jedem Reinigen ist das Gerät vom Stromnetz zu trennen. Verwenden Sie keine Flüssigoder Aerosolreiniger. A...

Page 7 - PROGRAM LICENSE AGREEMENT; BEFORE OPENING OR UTILIZING THE ENCLOSED PRODUCT,; LICENSE; . You may not reverse engineer, decompile, or disassemble the; APPLICABLE LAW; . You understand that Enterasys and its Affiliates are subject to

Notice 9033630 v ENTERASYS NETWORKS, INC. PROGRAM LICENSE AGREEMENT BEFORE OPENING OR UTILIZING THE ENCLOSED PRODUCT, CAREFULLY READ THIS LICENSE AGREEMENT. This document is an agreement (“Agreement”) between You, the end user, and Enterasys Networks, Inc. (“Enterasys”) that sets forth your rights a...

Page 8 - UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT RESTRICTED RIGHTS; . Except as may be specifically provided by Enterasys in; NO LIABILITY FOR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES

Notice vi 9033630 5. UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT RESTRICTED RIGHTS . The enclosed Product (i) was developed solely at private expense; (ii) contains “restricted computer software” submitted with restricted rights in accordance with section 52.227-19 (a) through (d) of the Commercial Computer Software-R...

Page 9 - DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY; Industrial

Notice 9033630 vii DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY Application of Council Directive(s): 89/336/EEC73/23/EEC Manufacturer’s Name: Enterasys Networks, Inc. Manufacturer’s Address: 35 Industrial WayPO Box 5005Rochester, NH 03867 European Representative Name: Mr. J. Sims European Representative Address: Enter...

Page 11 - TABLE OF CONTENTS

9033630 Table of Contents ix TABLE OF CONTENTS PREFACE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . XI Purpose. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .xiAudience . . . . . . . . ....

Page 12 - INDEX

x Table of Contents VH-4802 Remote Management via the Console Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22In-Band Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Powering the Switch. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23Network...

Page 13 - PREFACE; Purpose; Message Formats; A note informs you of special circumstances.

9033630 Preface xi PREFACE Purpose This guide provides information about the features and applications of the Enterasys Networks Vertical Horizon VH-4802 switch system. Audience This guide is intended for Ethernet Local Area Network (LAN) administrators and Management Information Systems (MIS) perso...

Page 14 - Other Conventions; Organization; Chapter 1. Product Overview

xii Preface VH-4802 Other Conventions This guide uses the following typographical conventions: • Initial Caps Menu titles and console menu selections. • [Enter] Used to designate the Enter or Return key. • courier font Screen messages and user prompts. • Selection Describes a user-configurable user ...

Page 15 - Description

9033630 Product Overview 1 1. PRODUCT OVERVIEW This chapter provides the following information: • Product Description • Features • Front and Rear Panel Component Descriptions • Feature Summaries • Application Example Description This installation guide describes Enterasys Networks’ Vertical Horizon ...

Page 16 - Features; Additional interface modules may be added without notice.

2 Product Overview VH-4802 The VH-4802 switch is desktop or rack-mountable. LEDs on the front panel provide information about the operating status of the switch. The rear panel contains the power connector, redundant power connector, serial console port, and two slots for the optional modules. The s...

Page 17 - extensions

9033630 Product Overview 3 • Network Management: - SNMP compliant agent: MIB II (RFC 1213); Bridge MIB (RFC 1493); Ethernet-like MIB (RFC 1643); RMON - Statistics, History, Alarm and Event groups (RFC 1757); Interface Evolution MIB (RFC 1573); Q-MIB (IEEE 802.1Q); private MIB extensions - Access via...

Page 18 - Front Panel; Name

4 Product Overview VH-4802 Front Panel Figure 1-1 shows the front panel of the Enterasys Networks Vertical Horizon VH-4802. Table 1-1 defines the VH-4802 front panel components. Figure 1-1. VH-4802 Front Panel Table 1-1. Front Panel Components Name Function Power LED Lights steady green to indicate ...

Page 19 - Optional Modules; Figure 1-2 shows the optional modules available for the Enterasys; Module

9033630 Product Overview 5 Optional Modules Figure 1-2 shows the optional modules available for the Enterasys Networks Vertical Horizon VH-4802. Table 1-2 defines the optional module components. Figure 1-2. Optional Modules Table 1-2. Optional Module Components Module Components 100Base-FX (MMF) Por...

Page 20 - Rear Panel; Figure 1-3 shows the VH-4802 rear panel and Table 1-3 defines the rear; Power Connector

6 Product Overview VH-4802 Rear Panel Figure 1-3 shows the VH-4802 rear panel and Table 1-3 defines the rear panel components. Figure 1-3. VH-4802 Rear Panel Table 1-3. Rear Panel Components Name Function Power Connector Provides AC power to the switch. Redundant Power Connector This connector is pr...

Page 21 - Feature Summaries; Spanning Tree Protocol

9033630 Product Overview 7 Feature Summaries The following summaries describe VH-4802 features in areas such as standards compliance, functionality, performance, and options. IEEE 802.1D Bridge The VH-4802 switch is fully compliant with IEEE 802.1D transparent bridging specifications. An address tab...

Page 22 - Software Download

8 Product Overview VH-4802 Software Download The VH-4802 switch supports the industry-standard Trivial File Transfer Protocol (TFTP) for downloading software to the switch. All switch software is stored in a 2 MB sectored flash ROM. The download feature allows you to easily install software upgrades...

Page 23 - RMON

9033630 Product Overview 9 • SNMP-based network manager, in-band The system can also be managed using SNMP, the most common protocol used today for network management. Standard agent MIBs embedded in the switch provide basic SNMP management through industry-standard SNMP applications. Management sec...

Page 24 - BootP

10 Product Overview VH-4802 Auto-negotiation Auto-negotiation is a process that permits the switch to automatically select the operational modes of its 10/100 RJ-45 ports. Upon first being connected, the switch detects the speed of the network the port is connected to, either 10Mbps or 100Mbps, and ...

Page 25 - Flow Control

9033630 Product Overview 11 Flow Control Flow control allows you to manage network traffic during congestion periods and to prevent the loss of packets when port buffer thresholds are exceeded. Flow control also serves to deny access to additional traffic that could add to a congestion condition. Th...

Page 26 - Factory Defaults; Each parameter can be changed via the console menus or Telnet.; Parameter; Multicast Filtering

12 Product Overview VH-4802 Factory Defaults Table 1-4 lists the default settings for switch configuration parameters. Each parameter can be changed via the console menus or Telnet. Table 1-4. Factory Default Settings Parameter Default Value Multicast Filtering GMRP Disabled IGMP Multicast Filtering...

Page 27 - Virtual LANs

9033630 Product Overview 13 Virtual LANs Acceptable VLAN Frame Type All Configurable PVID Tagging Yes GVRP Disabled Untagged VLAN Group Assignment 1 VLAN Ingress Filtering False VLAN Learning SVL Parameter Default Value ELS100-48tx2m.book Page 13 Thursday, November 16, 2000 4:59 PM

Page 28 - Application Examples

14 Product Overview VH-4802 Application Examples The exploding popularity of the Internet and of corporate intranets, as well as new, high-bandwidth desktop applications, are driving the demand for Fast Ethernet. The increase in multimedia traffic and the need to support legacy protocols alongside n...

Page 29 - Client/Server Network Application; hubs, both at 10Mbps and 100Mbps speeds, through 10Mbps switches

9033630 Product Overview 15 Client/Server Network Application To improve workstation performance in a client/server environment, the VH-4802 switch can be configured to provide 200 Mbps full duplex Fast Ethernet connections to servers by connecting each to a dedicated switch port (Figure 1-4). Users...

Page 30 - Local Backbone Application; The VH-4802 switch can be used in a local backbone application,

16 Product Overview VH-4802 Local Backbone Application The VH-4802 switch can be used in a local backbone application, connecting network segments together and providing file-server access (Figure 1-5). Workgroup hubs are provided with a single connection to the switch while servers are put on dedic...

Page 31 - Inspecting Your Shipment

9033630 Installation 17 2. INSTALLATION Inspecting Your Shipment When you receive the shipment of your switch, check the package contents and make sure you have the following items: • VH-4802 switch • Mounting ears and mounting screws • Four rubber feet • ESD wrist strap • Power cord • RS-232 null-m...

Page 32 - Mounting the Switch on a Table or Shelf

18 Installation VH-4802 • EnvironmentalInstall the VH-4802 switch in a dry area, with adequate air circulation. Avoid placing the switch in direct sunlight or near other heat sources, such as hot-air vents. For temperature and humidity specifications, see Appendix A, “Technical Specifications.” • Ve...

Page 33 - Mounting the Switch in a Rack; front panel facing forward. Do the following:; Figure 2-1. Mounting the Switch in a Rack

9033630 Installation 19 Mounting the Switch in a Rack The switch ships with two (2) multi-position mounting ears and four (4) mounting screws. Figure 2-1 shows the orientation of the mounting ears for attaching the ears to the switch for a rack mount application. Mount the switch with the front pane...

Page 34 - Installing an Optional Module into the Switch; Figure 2-2. Installing an Optional Module into the Switch

20 Installation VH-4802 Installing an Optional Module into the Switch Optional modules are available for media expansion. These modules can be installed into either of the two modular slots on the rear panel of the switch. To install an optional module into the switch, do the following: 1. Disconnec...

Page 35 - Connecting a Terminal to the Console Port; Figure 2-3. Connecting a Terminal to the Console Port

9033630 Installation 21 Connecting a Terminal to the Console Port The console port is a serial RS-232 interface port that enables a connection to a terminal for performing switch monitoring and configuration functions. The terminal may be a PC or workstation running terminal emulation software, or a...

Page 36 - Remote Management via the Console Port; Configure the Switch Site

22 Installation VH-4802 3. Connect the other end of the interface cable to a terminal (in some instances, an adapter may be required to make this connection). 4. From your terminal, start the terminal emulation program. 5. Configure the terminal to the following communication settings: VT100 emulati...

Page 37 - Powering the Switch

9033630 Installation 23 Powering the Switch To supply power to the switch, connect the power cord to the switch and to a grounded three-prong wall outlet (Figure 2-4). See Appendix A, “Technical Specifications” on page 27 for more information regarding specific international power cord requirements....

Page 38 - Network Cable Requirements; Copper; Table 2-2. Fast Ethernet Fiber Specifications; the fiber optic media module.; Category 5 UTP

24 Installation VH-4802 Network Cable Requirements Copper Figure 2-1 specifies the cable types and length constraints for the various copper interfaces on the VH-4802. Table 2-1. Copper Cable Specifications Fiber Figure 2-2 specifies the fiber types, bandwidth requirements, and length constraints fo...

Page 39 - fiber optic media module.; Fiber Diameter

9033630 Installation 25 Figure 2-4 specifies the fiber types, bandwidth requirements, and length constraints for the Gigabit Ethernet long-wavelength fiber interface on the fiber optic media module. Table 2-4. 1000Base-LX Fiber Specifications 10Base-T/100Base-TX Ports The 10Base-T/100Base-TX ports u...

Page 40 - Figure 2-6. Inserting an SC Fiber Connector into a Fiber Port; Part Number

26 Installation VH-4802 100Base-FX/1000Base-SX/LX Fiber Ports The 100Base-FX and 1000Base-SX/LX fiber ports use SC connectors. Figure 2-6 shows an SC fiber connector being inserted into a fiber port on the VH-4802. Figure 2-6. Inserting an SC Fiber Connector into a Fiber Port The fiber uplink module...

Page 41 - APPENDIX A. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS; General; Standards Compliance; IEEE 802.1Q Virtual Bridged Local Area Networks; Regulatory Compliance; Operating temperature:

9033630 Technical Specifications 27 APPENDIX A. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS General Standards Compliance IEEE 802.1D Transparent Bridging Specifications (ISO/IEC 10038) IEEE 802.1p Traffic Class Expediting and Dynamic Multicast Filtering IEEE 802.1Q Virtual Bridged Local Area Networks IEEE 802.2 Local ...

Page 42 - Electrical Specifications; Maximum power consumption:; Physical Specifications

28 Technical Specifications VH-4802 Electrical Specifications Input voltage: 100-240 VAC Input frequency: 50-60 Hz Maximum power consumption: 90 VA Physical Specifications Height: 3.3 in. (8.4 cm) Length: 13.8 in. (35 cm) Width: 17.3 in. (44 cm mountable in a standard 19 in. rack) Weight: 10.63 lb. ...

Page 43 - Port Specifications; Console Port; Table A-1 shows the console port pin assignments.; Pin

9033630 Technical Specifications 29 Port Specifications Console Port Table A-1 shows the console port pin assignments. Table A-1. RS-232 Console Port Pin Assignments 10Base-T and 100Base-TX Ports Table A-2 shows the 10Base-T/100Base-TX pinouts. These ports are wired MDI-X. All undefined pins are not...

Page 44 - Figure A-1. External Crossover Cable Wiring; Power Cord Set Requirements; General Requirements

30 Technical Specifications VH-4802 MDI/MDI-X Crossover Cable Wiring Figure A-1 shows the wiring scheme for implementing a crossover cable if needed for connection to the switch’s 10Base-T or 100Base-TX ports. Such a cable may be required when connecting the switch to another switch or a hub device....

Page 45 - Country-Specific Requirements; the accredited agency within that country.; Table A-3. Power Cord Set Requirements by Country; conductor size. Power cord set fittings (appliance; Country

9033630 Technical Specifications 31 Country-Specific Requirements Table A-3 lists the power cord set requirements by country and identifies the accredited agency within that country. Table A-3. Power Cord Set Requirements by Country Note 1 Flexible cord must be <HAR> Type HO5VV-F or HO3VV-F, 3...

Page 46 - -conductor. Wall plug must be a two-pole grounding type with a NEMA

32 Technical Specifications VH-4802 Note 2 Flexible cord must be Type SV, SJ, SPT or equivalent, No. 18 AWG, 3-conductor. Wall plug must be a two-pole grounding type with a NEMA 5-15P (15A, 125V) or NEMA 6-15P (15A 250V) configuration. Note 3 Appliance coupler, flexible cord, and wall plug must bear...

Page 47 - APPENDIX B. FLOW CONTROL; sent from Workstation A (connected to port X) and other ports on the

9033630 Flow Control 33 APPENDIX B. FLOW CONTROL Flow control is a mechanism which allows you to protect the switch from overload conditions and to keep additional traffic off the network when excessive congestion will result. Figure B-1 illustrates flow control for both half- and full-duplex applic...

Page 49 - Term

9033630 Acronyms & Abbreviations 35 APPENDIX C. ACRONYMS & ABBREVIATIONS Term Definition 10Base-T 10 Mbps twisted-pair Ethernet 100Base-TX 100 Mbps twisted-pair Fast Ethernet 100Base-FX 100 Mbps fiber option Fast Ethernet 1000Base-SX 1000 Mbps fiber option short-wavelength Gigabit Ethernet 1...

Page 51 - fault tolerance

9033630 Index 1 INDEX 1000Base-LX cables, 25module defined, 5 1000Base-SX cables, 24module defined, 5 100Base-FX modules defined, 510Base-T/100Base-TX ports, 25802.1D, 7802.1p, 11802.1Q, 3, 11802.3, 25802.3x, 11 A activity LEDs, 4application examples, 14architecture of switch, 2auto-negotiation, 2, ...

Page 52 - power

2 Index VH-4802 I IEEE 802.1D, 7IEEE 802.1p, 11IEEE 802.1Q, 3, 11IEEE 802.3, 25IEEE 802.3x, 11, 33in-band configuration, 8in-band connection, 22indicators, LED, 3inspecting your shipment, 17installation in a rack, 19of optional modules, 20on table or shelf, 18requirements, 17 L laser safety, iiiLED ...

Page 53 - serial port

9033520 Index 3 serial port connecting to, 21out-of-band management, 8pin assignments, 29 short-wavelength fiber interface, 24single-mode fiber, 24, 26site requirements, 17slots for modules, 6SNMP-based network manager, 9software features, 3software tests, 23Spanning Tree Protocol, 7standards compli...