Milan Technology MIL-SM2401M-STK - Manuals

2 Features „ Conforms to IEEE802.3 10BASE-T, 802.3u 100BASE-TX/FX, 802.3ab 1000BASE-T, 802.3z Gigabit fiber „ 24 10/100 Ethernet ports plus one expansion slot „ IEEE802.3x Flow control ¾ Flow control for full duplex ¾ Backpressure for half duplex „ High back-plane bandwidth 8.8Gbps „ IEEE802.3ad Por...

3 Software Features Management Provides SNMP, Web browser, Telnet and local RS-232 console management. The telnet and console also supports command line interface. RFC Standard RFC 1157 SNMP, RFC 1213 MIB II, RFC 1643 Ethernet like, RFC 1493 Bridge MIB, RFC 1757 RMON 1, RFC 1215 Trap, RFC 2674 VLAN ...

6 192.168.1.77 with a subnet mask of 255.255.255.0. This default address can be used to login and change the configuration using Telnet. Web-based Management The switch provides an embedded HTML web server residing in flash memory. It offers advanced management features and allows users to manage th...

7 Ethernet Switching Technology Ethernet Switching Technology dramatically boosted the total bandwidth of a network, eliminated congestion problems inherent with CSMA/CD (Carrier Sense multiple access with Collision Detection) protocol, and greatly reduced unnecessary transmissions. This revolutioni...

8 2. Hardware Description Front Panel The Front Panel of the MIL-SM2401M-STK switch series consists of 24 10/100Base-TX RJ-45 ports (Auto MDI/MDIX) and one expansion slot. The LED Indicators and console port are also located on the front panel of the switch. Console LED Fast Ethernet Ports Module Ba...

9 LED Indicators The LED Indicators give real-time information of systematic operation status. The following table provides descriptions of LED statuses and their meaning. Figure 2-2. LED Indicators LED Status Description Green Power On Power Off Power is not connected Green The port is in 100Mbps s...

10 Rear Panel The 3-pronged power plug is located at the rear panel of the MIL-SM2401M-STK as shown in Figure 2-3. The Switch will work with AC in the range 100-240V AC, 50-60Hz. Figure 2-3. The Rear Panel of the 24 10/100TX plus one Exp. Slot stackable switch

11 Desktop Installation Set the switch on a sufficiently large flat space with a power outlet nearby. The surface where you put your switch should be clean, smooth, level and sturdy. Provide enough clearance around the switch to allow attachment of cables, power cord and allow air circulation. Attac...

12 Rack-mounted Installation The MIL-SM2401M-STK switch come with a rack-mounted kid and can be mounted in an EIA standard size, 19-inch Rack. The switch can be placed in a wiring closet with other equipment. Perform the following steps to rack mount the switch: A. Position one bracket to align with...

13 B. After attaching both mounting brackets, position the MIL-SM2401M-STK in the rack by lining up the holes in the brackets with the appropriate holes on the rack. Secure the switch to the rack with a screwdriver and the rack-mounting screws. Figure 2-6. Mount the switch in an EIA standard 19-inch...

15 Small Workgroup The MIL-SM2401M-STK switch can be used as a standalone switch to which personal computers, servers and printer servers are directly connected to form a small workgroup. Figure 3-1. Small Workgroup Application

16 Segment Bridge For enterprise networks where large data broadcasts are constantly processed, this switch is an ideal solution for department users to connect to the corporate backbone. In the illustration below, two Ethernet switches with PCs, print servers, and local servers attached, are both c...

17 Stacking Workgroup Up to eight (8) individual MIL-SM2401M-STK switches can be connected to form a single logical unit using embedded stacking technology. The stack behaves as a single switching unit that is manageable by a master switch elected from one of the member switches. The master switch s...

18 4. Console Management Connecting a Terminal or PC to the Console Port Console management involves the administration of the switch via a direct connection to the RS-232 console port. This port is a female DB-9 connector. From the main menu of the console program, the user has access to manage the...

19 Communication Parameters After the connection between Switch and PC is finished, turn on the PC and run a terminal emulation program or Hyper Terminal to match the following default characteristics of the console port: Baud Rate: 9600 bps Data Bits: 8 Parity: none Stop Bit: 1 Control flow: None F...

22 Console Management Options The system supports two types of console management – CLI Command and Menu Selection. After you login to the system, you will see a command prompt. To enter the Menu Selection management interface, type “ menu ” at the command prompt and you will see the main menu inter...

23 5. CLI Management Interface To enter CLI Command management interface, type “ enable ” at the command prompt. The following tables list the CLI commands and descriptions. 5-1. Commands Level Modes Access Method Prompt Exit Method About This Mode1 User EXEC Begin a session with your switch. Switch...

63 6-2. Status and Counters In Status and Counters, you can view Port status, counters, and system information. Press the “ Tab ” or “ Backspace ” to choose an item, and press “ Enter ” key to select item.

68 6-3. Switch Configuration In Switch Configuration, there are 8 main functions – Administration, Port, Trunk, Port Mirroring, VLAN, Priority, MAC Address, and Misc. Configuration. Press the Tab or Backspace key to choose action menu, and then press the Enter key to select item.

69 6-3-1. Administration Configuration In Administration Configuration, you can configure system parameters, IP, username and password.

70 6-3-1-1. Device Information Name: 10 characters can be used to give the switch a unique name in order to distinguish it on the network. After configuration this name will show at the top of each menu screen. Description: 32 characters can be used to describe the switch. Location: 32 characters ca...

73 6-3-1-3. User Name Configuration Use this screen to change the User Name. The default user name is root . Actions-> <Edit>: Configures all items. When finished, pressing ESC returns to the action menu line. <Save>: Saves all configured values. <Quit>: Exits the user name conf...

74 6-3-1-4. Password Configuration Use this screen to change the Password. The default password is root . Actions-> <Edit>: Configures all items. When finished, pressing ESC returns to the action menu line. <Save>: Saves all configured values. <Quit>: Exits the password configur...

81 6-3-5-1. VLAN Configure Choose a VLAN In the VLAN Configure menu select the type of VLAN you want to configure: VLAN Disabled (default), Port Based VLAN, or IRRR802.1Q Tag based VLAN. Save the configuration. There are 3 different options for VLANs to choose from using the space bar: Disabled, Por...

82 If more than one VLAN is necessary, the additional VLANs may be created. Security VLANs Security VLAN’s allow for limiting telnet, SNMP and web access to the switch to a specific VLAN. The VID of the Security VLAN may be changed from 255 to another value after creating the VLAN. The new VID must ...

86 <Quit>: Exits this page and returns to previous menu.

93 6-3-7-1. Static MAC Address When a static MAC address is added, it remains in the switch's address table, regardless of whether the device is physically connected to the switch. This saves the switch from having to re-learn a device's MAC address when the device is disconnected or powered-off and...

94 address. 5. Press ESC to go back action menu line, and then select <Save> to save all configured values. Edit static MAC address 1. Press <Edit> key to modify a static MAC address. 2. Choose the MAC address that you want to modify and then press enter. 3. Press the <Edit> key to...

99 have to send out broadcast packets to be relearned by the switch and have its address put in the table. The valid range is 300 to765 seconds. Default is 300 seconds. 6-3-8-2. Broadcast Storm Filtering Broadcast storm filtering is used to limit the amount of broadcast traffic on the network. An ex...

100 Low Queue Max Delay Time: Set the time that low priority packets are queued in the switch. The valid range is 0 to 255 ms. Since the default is OFF, the Max Delay Time is 0. This item must be set if “Low Queue Delay Bound” is enabled. NOTE: “Max bridge transmit delay bound control” must be enabl...

103 6-4. Protocol Related Configuration 6-4-1. STP Spanning tree is a link management protocol that provides path redundancy while preventing undesirable loops in the network.

117 6-4-3. LACP The Link Aggregation Control Protocol (LACP) provides a standardized means for exchanging information between Partner Systems on a link to allow their Link Aggregation Control instances to reach agreement on the identity of the Link Aggregation Group to which the link belongs. Move t...

118 6-4-3-1. LACP Working Ports Group: Displays the trunk group ID. LACP: Press the Space key to enable or disable LACP (Link Aggregation Control Protocol) support. If enabled, the group is an LACP static trunking group. If disabled, the group is a local static trunking group. LACP Work Port Num: Th...

125 6-4-5-3. 802.1x Per Port Configuration 802.1x authentication state can be configured for each port as Disable, Accept, Reject or Authorize. Press the “ Space ” key to change the state value for each port. Reject: The specified port is required to be held in the unauthorized state. Accept: The sp...

130 6-5-3. TFTP Configuration Use this screen to update firmware, restore EEPROM values or upload current EEPROM value.

134 6-5-3-4. Save Configuration The configuration must be saved to the flash memory when it has been changed. Manually powering off the system before the process has been completed may result in corrupted memory and may cause the unit to not start or come up in an unknown state.

135 6-6. X-modem Upgrade 1. While booting the switch, press the X key to start the Xmodem routine on the device. 2. Pressing X will cause the switch Xmodem application to begin and cause the baud rate to change to 57600 bps. You will need to disconnect the cable connected to the serial port, and cha...

137 7. Web-Based Management This section introduces the configuration and functions of the web-based management of MIL-SM2401M-STK switch series. The managed switch series provides an embedded HTML website residing in flash memory. It offers advanced management features and allow users to manage the...

138 Online Help Online help is available by pressing the Help button for any configuration questions.

141 7-3. Port Statistics The following information provides a view of the current status of the unit. Pressing the Clear button will return all counts to zero.

142 Left click the mouse on the desired port on the graphical image of the switch to get specific information for that port.

143 7-4. Administrator The management functions include IP address, switch settings, console port information, port controls, trunking, filter database, VLAN configuration, spanning tree, port mirroring, SNMP, security manager, TFTP update firmware, configuration backup, system reset, and reboot. 7-...

146 Priority Queue Service Settings: Select the priority queue service type: First Come First Service: The sequence of packets sent is dependent on the order of arrival. The first packets in the queue are transmitted before any other packets. All High before Low: The high priority packets are sent b...

149 IGMP Theory of Operation The following three topologies detail how IGMP Query works and to be configured within a network: 1. Auto mode needs to be enabled when the router’s IP address is smaller than other switches in the subnet.

150 2. IGMP needs to be enabled when the router’s IP address is not smaller than other switches in the subnet. This Router supports IGMP protocol, but IGMP has to be enabled, and the Router has to be the Querier.

151 3. The following topology must be set when the IP address of the switch is not the smallest in the subnet. The network will cause a multi-cast storm from the IGMP client report if it is in Auto mode. All switches must be in disable mode when the VOD server is configured for IGMP Querier. Note: I...

155 7-4-5. Trunking The Link Aggregation Control Protocol (LACP) standardized means for exchanging information between Partner Systems on a link to allow their Link Aggregation Control instances. To reach agreement on the identity of the Link Aggregation Group to which the link belongs, move the lin...

156 7-4-5-1. Aggregator Setting System Priority: A value used to identify the active LACP. The switch with the lowest value has the highest priority and is selected as the active LACP. To create a trunk across two or more ports: 1. Group ID: Choose the "Group ID" and click the Select button....

157 remove a port, select the port to be removed from the Work Ports column and click the Remove button. 5. Click the Apply button to save the new configuration. 6. Click the Delete button to remove a trunking Group ID.

158 7-4-5-2. Aggregator Information The LACP Aggregator relation information is displayed as shown.

159 7-4-5-3. State Activity Active (selected) : The active port automatically sends LACP protocol packets. Passive (not selected) : The passive port does not automatically send LACP protocol packets, but responds only if it receives LACP protocol packets from the other device. A link having either t...

160 7-4-6. Forwarding and Filtering 7-4-6-1. IGMP Snooping The switch supports IP multicasting. You can enable IGMP via the web management’s configuration screen. In addition, you can view different multicast groups, VIDs and member ports, and IP multicast addresses that range from 224.0.0.0 through...

162 7-4-6-2. Static MAC Address When a static MAC address is added, it remains in the switch's address table, regardless of whether or not the device is physically connected to the switch. This saves the switch from having to re-learn a device's MAC address when the device is disconnected or powered...

163 are associated with individual VLANs. Type the VID (tag-based VLANs) to associate with the MAC address. 6. Click the Add button. 7. To delete a MAC address, highlight the selection in the table you want to delete and then click the Delete button.

167 Create a VLAN and add tagged member ports to it. 1. Click the Add button to create a new VLAN group. 2. Enter the VLAN name, group ID and select the members for the new VLAN. 3. Click the Apply button. 4. If the number of groups exceeds the limit for a single page, click the NextPage button to v...

168 7-4-7-1. VLAN Operation Mode 802.1Q (802.1Q VLAN) On this page, the user can create Tag-based VLANs, and enable or disable GVRP protocol. There are 256 VLAN groups provided to configure. If 802.1Q VLAN is enabled, then all ports on the switch belong to the default VLAN1. The default VLAN1 can’t ...

170 Basic To create a VLAN and add tagged member ports to it: 1. Select the Add button to create a new VLAN. 2. Enter a name for the new VLAN. 3. Enter a VLAN ID (2 to 4094). The default is 1. 4. Choose the protocol type. Default is NONE. 5. From the Available ports box, select ports to add to the s...

172 Port VID To configure port VID settings: From the main 802.1Q VLAN page, select Port VLAN ID Settings. Port VLAN ID Set the port VLAN ID that will be assigned to untagged traffic on a given port. This feature is useful for accommodating devices that you want to participate in the VLAN but that d...

179 7-4-9. Port Mirroring The Port Mirroring feature is disabled by default. Selecting enable from the pull down menu will cause the selected traffic from the selected monitor ports to be mirrored to the selected analysis port. Press the Apply button to submit the changes. Port Mirroring State: Enab...

183 issued. Create a trap manager by entering the IP address of the station and a community string. IP Address: Enter the IP Address of the Trap Device. Community: Enter the Community String for the Trap Device. Click the Add button to add the new trap manager. To remove a trap manager, select it fr...

184 7-4-11. Security Manager The user can change the user name and password to keep the switch secure. After entering a new user name and password, click the Apply button to submit the changes. The default user name and password are below. User Name: root Password: root

188 7-4-13. TFTP Update Firmware The following menu options provide some system control functions to allow a user to update firmware and remotely boot the switch system: • Executing TFTP software • Copy firmware update version image.bin to TFTP software directory. • In web management select Administ...

189 7-4-14. Configuration Backup 7-4-14-1. TFTP Restore Configuration Use this screen to set TFTP server IP address. You can restore EEPROM value from here, but you must put the image back in the TFTP server. The switch will download back flash image. 7-4-14-2. TFTP Configuration Backup Use this scr...

190 7-4-15. Factory Default Resets the Switch to default configuration. Default IP Address: 192.168.1.77 Default Gateway: 192.168.16.254 Subnet mask: 255.255.255.0 All other settings default to either Disabled or no value. 7-4-16. System Reboot Select Reboot to restart the system with the current sa...

195 8. Troubleshooting This section is intended to help you solve some common problems encountered while using the MIL-SM2401M switch series. Incorrect connections The switch auto-detects the polarity and direction of the UTP cable attached. If no link I seen, then check the following: „ Faulty or l...

196 Diagnostic LED Indicators The switch can be easily monitored through panel indicators to assist in identifying problems. If the power indicator does turn on when the power cord is plugged in, you may have a problem with power outlet or power cord. However, if the switch powers off after running ...