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iii software provided by D-Link pursuant to this warranty, but shall not apply to any update or replacement which may beprovided for download via the Internet, or to any update which may otherwise be provided free of charge. D-Link’s sole obligation under this software warranty shall be to replace a...
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vi Table of Contents Table of Contents ........................................................................................................... vi About This Guide ............................................................................................................ 1 Audience ................
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vii DES-5016 to DES-5016 Connection.......................................................................... 22 Connecting the DES-5016 to other Switches and Hubs .............................................. 22 4 .......................................................................................
Page 9 - About This Guide; Audience; Introduction
Fast Ethernet Switching System User’s Guide About This Guide 1 About This Guide This section defines the scope of this guide and gives a summary of the contents of eachchapter. It describes the features of the D-Link DES-5016 Fast Ethernet SwitchingSystem. Information about the DES-5016 and other D-...
Page 10 - Features
Fast Ethernet Switching System User’s Guide Introduction 2 1 Introduction This chapter gives a physical and functional overview of the DES-5016. The DES-5016is an intelligent, managed switch, designed for use on medium sized networks as part ofthe backbone or for use with other switches and hubs on ...
Page 12 - Front Panel; LEDs
Fast Ethernet Switching System User’s Guide Introduction 4 Front Panel The DES-5016 is designed for management at a glance. The front of the DES-5016 hasLEDs that give you essential information at a glance. The DES-5016 is a modular unit. The chassis has five slots. All the modules have LEDs.See Cha...
Page 14 - Rear Panel
Fast Ethernet Switching System User’s Guide Introduction 6 Rear Panel The three pronged power plug, ventilation fan and the on/off switch are located at the rearof the DES-5016 displayed in Figure 4. The switch will work with AC in the range 100-240 VAC, 50-60 Hz. The power requirements are indicate...
Page 15 - Management Methods; The DES-5016 supports three management methods:; Local Console Management; Updating Firmware; Chapter 5
Fast Ethernet Switching System User’s Guide Introduction 7 Management Methods The DES-5016 supports three management methods: • Local Console Management • Telnet Management • D-View/ SNMP Management Local Console Management Local Console Management is done through the RS-232 Console port. Managing t...
Page 17 - Installation Options
Fast Ethernet Switching System User’s Guide Installing the DES-5016 9 Installation Options There are two options for installing the DES-5016: desktop/ shelf installation or rackinstallation. Follow these guidelines for desktop/ shelf installation or rack installation: • The surface must support 18 l...
Page 18 - Fast Ethernet Switching System User’s Guide; Desktop/ Shelf Installation; Follow these steps to install the DES-5016 on a desktop or shelf:
Fast Ethernet Switching System User’s Guide Installing the DES-5016 10 Desktop/ Shelf Installation The dimensions of the DES-5016 are 4.72 inches (120 mm) x 10.39 inches (264 mm) x17.32 inches (440 mm). These measurements include the 8-mm rubber feet provided withthe DES-5016. Follow these steps to ...
Page 20 - Rack Installation; Follow these steps to install the DES-5016 on a rack:
Fast Ethernet Switching System User’s Guide Installing the DES-5016 12 Rack Installation The DES-5016 can be mounted in an EIA standard size, 19-inch rack. The dimensions ofthe DES-5016 are 4.4 inches (112 mm) x 10.39 inches (264 mm) x 17.32 inches (440mm). The DES-5016 can be placed in a wiring clo...
Page 22 - Installing Optional Modules; Follow these steps to install the optional modules:
Fast Ethernet Switching System User’s Guide Installing the DES-5016 14 Installing Optional Modules The process for installing all optional modules is the same. You cannot change theposition of the CPU module. It must remain in the CPU slot. The DES-5016 will notwork unless the CPU module is installe...
Page 25 - Power On
Fast Ethernet Switching System User’s Guide Installing the DES-5016 17 Power On The power supply will adjust to the local power source automatically. The DES-5016may be plugged in without having any or with all LAN segment cables connected. The power plug is located at the rear of the DES-5016. Plug...
Page 26 - Cable Specifications; Copper Cable
Fast Ethernet Switching System User’s Guide Connecting the DES-5016 to the Network 18 3 Connecting the DES-5016 to the Network This chapter covers the following: • Cable Specifications • Ports • Connecting the DES-5016 to another DES-5016 • Connecting the DES-5016 to other switches and hubs This sec...
Page 28 - Fiber Optic Cable; Cable must have SC connectors
Fast Ethernet Switching System User’s Guide Connecting the DES-5016 to the Network 20 Fiber Optic Cable Data can travel much farther over fiber optic cable than over Category 3, 4 or 5 cable.Cable length can be up to 1.25 miles (two kilometers) in full duplex and 1350 feet (412meters) in half duplex...
Page 29 - Ports; Fiber Optic Ports
Fast Ethernet Switching System User’s Guide Connecting the DES-5016 to the Network 21 Ports MDI-X Ports The ports in the 8-Port 10/100-TX module are MDI-X crossover ports. The pinarrangement is the same as the arrangement in a crossover cable. The advantage of MDI-X ports is that you can connect a d...
Page 32 - CPU Module; Each LED on the CPU module is explained in detail.; Power
Fast Ethernet Switching System User’s Guide LEDs 24 CPU Module The CPU module, displayed in Figure 13, is at the top of the chassis. This is the only slotit will work in. If it is not at the top of the chassis, the DES-5016 will not work. SeeTable 2: Power LED for an explanation of the Power LED. Se...
Page 34 - Link; The LED status is summarized in Table 4: 8-Port TX Module LEDs.
Fast Ethernet Switching System User’s Guide LEDs 26 8-Port TX Module This section covers the LEDs on the 8-Port TX Module, displayed in Figure 14. Figure 14: 8-Port TX Module Link The Link LED indicates there is a link at the port. If a cable is plugged into the port andthe Link LED is off, check th...
Page 36 - There is no link or activity.
Fast Ethernet Switching System User’s Guide LEDs 28 8-Port FX Module This section covers the LEDs on the 8-Port FX Module displayed in Figure 15. Refer toTable 5: 8-Port FX Module LEDs for an explanation of the LEDs. Figure 15: 8-Port FX Module Link/ Act The Link/ Act LED indicates two things: link ...
Page 37 - Lk
Fast Ethernet Switching System User’s Guide LEDs 29 2-Port 100BASE-FX Module Figure 16: 2-Port 100BASE-FX Module The LEDs on the 2-Port 100BASE-FX module, displayed in Figure 16, are different fromthe LEDs on the other modules. The information given is the same but it is presenteddifferently. Refer ...
Page 39 - The link LED lights to indicate there is a link at the port.; Act
Fast Ethernet Switching System User’s Guide LEDs 31 1-Port 1000BASE-SX Module Figure 17: 1-Port 1000BASE-SX Module The gigabit expansion module, displayed in Figure 17, is has one port. Refer to Table 7:Gigabit Module LED for an explanation the LEDs. Link The link LED lights to indicate there is a l...
Page 42 - Telnet; Follow these steps to manage the DES-5016 through a Telnet session:
Fast Ethernet Switching System User’s Guide Managing the DES-5016 34 Telnet You can manage the DES-5016 via Telnet session. However, first you must assign aunique IP address to the DES-5016. Use Local Console Management to log into the DES-5016 for the first time so that you can assign an IP address...
Page 43 - Log In; Follow these steps to log into the DES-5016 for the first time:
Fast Ethernet Switching System User’s Guide Managing the DES-5016 35 Log In The Log In panel, displayed in Figure 18, is the first panel you see when connecting tothe DES-5016. All management methods require you to log into the DES-5016 with youruser name and password before beginning a management s...
Page 44 - Help Message
Fast Ethernet Switching System User’s Guide Managing the DES-5016 36 Help Message A one page panel, displayed in Figure 19, is available. The menu lists the keystroke andtypographic conventions available on the DES-5016. Figure 19: Help Message
Page 45 - Panel Conventions
Fast Ethernet Switching System User’s Guide Managing the DES-5016 37 Panel Conventions Keystroke Conventions Example Description UP, DOWN, or TAB keys Select different items. SPACEBAR Toggle-switch. DEL, or BACKSPACE Remove any input character from the screen. LEFT or RIGHT keys Move cursor backward...
Page 46 - Console Program; System Configuration
Fast Ethernet Switching System User’s Guide Managing the DES-5016 38 Console Program The Console Program, shown in Figure 20, is the main menu of the DES-5016. Figure 20: Console Program System Configuration The System Configuration menu gives you general information about the DES-5016 andallows you...
Page 47 - Spanning Tree Configuration; Follow these steps to select a menu:
Fast Ethernet Switching System User’s Guide Managing the DES-5016 39 Spanning Tree Configuration The Spanning Tree Configuration menu allows you to enable or disable Spanning TreeAlgorithm, set the Bridge Priority, Hello Time, Forward Delay Time and the Max AgeTime. SNMP Management Configuration The...
Page 48 - System Configuration Menu; System Information
Fast Ethernet Switching System User’s Guide Managing the DES-5016 40 System Configuration Menu The System Configuration menu, displayed in Figure 21, allows you to change theconfiguration of the DES-5016. Figure 21: System Configuration menu System Information The System Information menu displays th...
Page 49 - Software Update; System Information Menu; Hardware Revision
Fast Ethernet Switching System User’s Guide Managing the DES-5016 41 Software Update The Software Update menu is used to update the software on the DES-5016. This featureis only supported through Local Console Management. Follow these steps to select a menu: 1. Highlight the menu option. 2. Press En...
Page 51 - System Reset; Follow these steps to reset the DES-5016:
Fast Ethernet Switching System User’s Guide Managing the DES-5016 43 System Reset The System Reset panel, displayed in Figure 23, enables you to reset the DES-5016without powering off. Figure 23: System Reset Some configurations will require you to reset the DES-5016 in order for them to takeeffect....
Page 52 - Factory Reset; Follow these steps to restore factory default configurations:
Fast Ethernet Switching System User’s Guide Managing the DES-5016 44 Factory Reset The Factory Reset panel, displayed in Figure 24, is used to reset the DES-5016 andrestore all factory default values. Using this panel erases all configurations andcustomization. Figure 24: Factory Reset Follow these ...
Page 54 - System Rate Control; Advantages of Store and Forward
Fast Ethernet Switching System User’s Guide Managing the DES-5016 46 System Rate Control The System Rate Control panel, displayed in Figure 26, allows you to set the packetforwarding rate on the DES-5016. There are two options: Store & Forward and Cut-Through. Figure 26: System Rate Control The ...
Page 55 - Advantages of Cut-Through; Bad packets are perpetuated, taking up bandwidth.
Fast Ethernet Switching System User’s Guide Managing the DES-5016 47 example, 1500 byte packets are delayed by 1200 microseconds in a Store and Forwarddevice versus 60 microseconds in a Cut-Through device. Store and Forward requires more memory because the DES-5016 must store the packetbefore sendin...
Page 56 - Software Update Menu; Follow these steps to upload new software:
Fast Ethernet Switching System User’s Guide Managing the DES-5016 48 Software Update Menu The Software Update menu, displayed in Figure 27, is used to upgrade the software onthe DES-5016. Figure 27: Software Update menu Follow these steps to upload new software: 1. Load the new software to the hard ...
Page 59 - User Account Management; Follow these steps to reach the User Account Management panels:; User Account Change Menu; Follow these steps to select a menu option:
Fast Ethernet Switching System User’s Guide Managing the DES-5016 51 User Account Management The User Account Management panels allow you to add users, delete users and modifyuser access rights. Follow these steps to reach the User Account Management panels: 1. Select User Account Management on the ...
Page 60 - Create New User; User Name; Reenter the user’s password to confirm it in this field.; Access Level
Fast Ethernet Switching System User’s Guide Managing the DES-5016 52 Create New User The Create New User panel, displayed in Figure 33, allows you to add new users. Youcan have a total of three users on the DES-5016. Figure 33: Create New User User Name Enter the user’s name in this field. User name...
Page 62 - Delete Users; Identifies the users listed on the DES-5016.; Enables you to delete users.
Fast Ethernet Switching System User’s Guide Managing the DES-5016 54 Delete Users The Delete Users panel, displayed in Figure 34, allows you to delete users from the DES-5016. As a safety precaution, the DES-5016 will not allow the user who is currentlylogged in to delete themselves by accident. Fig...
Page 64 - Change Password
Fast Ethernet Switching System User’s Guide Managing the DES-5016 56 Change Password The Change Password panel, displayed in Figure 35, enables you to change userpasswords. Figure 35: Change Password User Name The name of the user whose password you are going to change. Old Password The user’s old p...
Page 66 - Switch Port Configuration; Follow these steps to select a panel:
Fast Ethernet Switching System User’s Guide Managing the DES-5016 58 Switch Port Configuration The Switch Port Configuration panels are used to configure individual ports on the DES-5016. The only difference between the panels is the port number that they deal with. Theoptions and settings are the s...
Page 67 - Switch Port Configuration Menu; State; Auto
Fast Ethernet Switching System User’s Guide Managing the DES-5016 59 Switch Port Configuration Menu The Switch Port Configuration menu, displayed in Figure 31, enables you to change theconfigurations of individual ports. Figure 36: Switch Port Configuration State All ports have two states: enabled o...
Page 69 - STA Operation Levels
Fast Ethernet Switching System User’s Guide Managing the DES-5016 61 Spanning Tree Configuration The Spanning Tree Configuration panel is used to configure the Spanning TreeAlgorithm. The Spanning Tree Algorithm (STA) in the DES-5016 allows you to createalternative paths (using multiple switches or ...
Page 71 - Root Bridge
Fast Ethernet Switching System User’s Guide Managing the DES-5016 63 The switch with the lowest Bridge Identifier is the Root Bridge. It is best to make theRoot Bridge the best switch on the network to ensure the best network performance andreliability. Root Bridge Specifies the MAC address of the R...
Page 72 - SNMP Management Configuration
Fast Ethernet Switching System User’s Guide Managing the DES-5016 64 SNMP Management Configuration The SNMP Management Configuration panel is used to configure the DES-5016 forSNMP management. Leave the default values in place if you are not managing yournetwork through SNMP. The DES-5016 uses the s...
Page 73 - SNMP Management Configuration Menu; SNMP Manager Setting
Fast Ethernet Switching System User’s Guide Managing the DES-5016 65 SNMP Management Configuration Menu The SNMP Management Configuration menu, displayed in Figure 38, enables you toconfigure the DES-5016 for SNMP management. Figure 38: SNMP Management Configuration menu SNMP Manager Setting The fie...
Page 76 - VLAN Port Management
Fast Ethernet Switching System User’s Guide Managing the DES-5016 68 VLAN Port Management A Virtual Local Area Network (VLAN) is a logical subgroup within a LAN that iscreated with software rather than physical connections. The purpose of a VLAN is toprevent broadcast storms and ease congestion on y...
Page 77 - VLAN Port Management Menu; Follow these steps to create, delete and modify VLAN:
Fast Ethernet Switching System User’s Guide Managing the DES-5016 69 VLAN Port Management Menu The VLAN Port Management menu, displayed in Figure 39, enables you to create, deleteand modify VLANs on the DES-5016. Figure 39: VLAN Port Management menu Follow these steps to create, delete and modify VL...
Page 78 - Create New VLAN; New VLAN Name
Fast Ethernet Switching System User’s Guide Managing the DES-5016 70 Create New VLAN The Create New VLAN menu, displayed in Figure 40, is used to create a new VLAN.The default value is that all ports belong to one VLAN. You can create up to eightseparate VLANs. Ports can belong to two VLANs at the s...
Page 80 - Delete VLAN Menu; VLAN Name
Fast Ethernet Switching System User’s Guide Managing the DES-5016 72 Delete VLAN Menu The Delete VLAN menu, displayed in Figure 41, is used to delete VLANs. Figure 41: Delete VLAN menu VLAN Name Is the name of the VLAN. Delete After you have created a VLAN, this column will have the option to delete...
Page 81 - Modify VLAN Menu; Virtual LAN Name
Fast Ethernet Switching System User’s Guide Managing the DES-5016 73 Modify VLAN Menu The Modify VLAN menu, displayed in Figure 42, enables you to modify VLANs. Figure 42: Modify VLAN menu Virtual LAN Name The names of all VLANs appear in this column. Follow these steps to modify VLANs: 1. Select th...
Page 82 - Trunking Port Management Menu; Follow these steps to create, delete and modify trunk ports:
Fast Ethernet Switching System User’s Guide Managing the DES-5016 74 Trunking Port Management Menu The Trunking Port Management panels, displayed in Figure 43, are used to create, deleteand modify trunk ports. Figure 43: Trunking Port Management menu Follow these steps to create, delete and modify t...
Page 83 - Create New Trunking Port; New Trunking Group Name
Fast Ethernet Switching System User’s Guide Managing the DES-5016 75 Create New Trunking Port The Create New Trunking Port panel, displayed in Figure 44, is used to create TrunkPorts. You can create up to seven trunking groups with up to eight ports in each group.Each Trunking Group acts like a sing...
Page 85 - Delete Trunking Port; Trunking Port
Fast Ethernet Switching System User’s Guide Managing the DES-5016 77 Delete Trunking Port The Delete Trunking Port panel, displayed in Figure 45, is used to delete Trunk Ports. Figure 45: Delete Trunking Port Trunking Port Is the name of the Trunking Group. Delete After you have created a Trunking G...
Page 86 - Trunking Port Name
Fast Ethernet Switching System User’s Guide Managing the DES-5016 78 Figure 46: Modify Trunking Port Trunking Port Name The names of all Trunked Ports appear in this column. Follow these steps to modify Trunked Ports: 1. Select the name of the appropriate Trunked Port. 2. Press Enter. 3. Use the Mod...
Page 87 - Troubleshooting; the Network
Fast Ethernet Switching System User’s Guide Troubleshooting 79 6 Troubleshooting This troubleshooting section is intended to help you solve the most common problems onthe DES-5016. The Diagnostic LED displays a code if there is a problem on the DES-5016. If an errorcannot be resolved by implementing...
Page 88 - All LEDs are Off
Fast Ethernet Switching System User’s Guide Troubleshooting 80 LED is not working properly return the DES-5016. If the DES-5016 is not powering on while the power cord is plugged into thewall socket, the power supply is not working. Return the unit. All LEDs are Off Check the power plug and verify t...
Page 90 - Switch Specifications
Fast Ethernet Switching System User’s Guide Appendix A 82 Appendix A DES-5016 Technical Specifications Switch Specifications • Complies with IEEE 802.3 CSMA/CD 10/100-TX, 100BASE-FX and1000BASE-SX • Complies with IEEE 802.1d Spanning Tree • Switched IEEE 802.3 MAC layer frame size: 64-1518 • NWAY Au...
Page 95 - Index
87 Index 8 8-Port FX Module ............................................. 288-Port TX Module ............................................. 26 A Access Level ............................................... 52, 54Access Right ..................................................... 65Act ...................
