Page 2 - Notice
Page 3 - NOTICE; KNOWN, THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH
iii 9033693-01 Only qualified personnel should perform installation procedures. 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...
Page 4 - FCC NOTICE; This equipment has been tested and found to comply with; INDUSTRY CANADA NOTICE
9033693-01 iv 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 operation....
Page 5 - VCCI NOTICE; This is a class A product. In a domestic environment; SAFETY INFORMATION
Notice 9033693-01 v VCCI NOTICE This is a Class A product based on the standard of the Voluntary Control Council for Interference by Information Technology Equipment (VCCI). If this equipment is used in a domestic environment, radio disturbance may arise. When such trouble occurs, the user may be re...
Page 6 - W m
9033693-01 vi • When operating within their performance limitations, laser transceiver output meets the Class 1 accessible emission limit of all three standards. Class 1 levels of laser radiation are not considered hazardous. SAFETY INFORMATION CLASS 1 LASER TRANSCEIVERS LASER RADIATION AND CONNECTO...
Page 7 - OPTISCHE SICHERHEIT
Notice 9033693-01 vii WARNHINWEIS: FASEROPTIKANSCHLÜSSE - OPTISCHE SICHERHEIT Niemals ein Übertragungslaser betrachten, während dieses eingeschaltet ist. Niemals direkt auf den Faser-TX-Anschluß und auf die Faserkabelenden schauen, während diese eingeschaltet sind. SAFETY INFORMATION WICHTIGE SICHER...
Page 8 - PROGRAM LICENSE AGREEMENT
9033693-01 viii ENTERASYS NETWORKS, INC. PROGRAM LICENSE AGREEMENT BEFORE OPENING OR UTILIZING THE ENCLOSED PRODUCT, CAREFULLY READ THIS LICENSE AGREEMENT. BEFORE OPENING OR UTILIZING THE ENCLOSED PRODUCT, CAREFULLY READ THIS LICENSE AGREEMENT. This document is an agreement (“ Agreement” ) between Y...
Page 10 - DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
9033693-01 10 DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY Application of Council Directive(s): 89/336/EEC 73/23/EEC Manufacturer’s Name: Enterasys Networks, Inc. Manufacturer’s Address: 500 Spaulding Turnpike PO Box 3060 Portsmouth, NH 03801 European Representative Address: Enterasys Networks Ltd. Nexus House, Newbur...
Page 11 - Table of Contents; PREFACE
9033693-01 11 Table of Contents PREFACE ............................................................................. 13 Purpose ...................................................................... 13 Audience .................................................................... 13 Conventions .......
Page 12 - APPENDIX A. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
9033693-01 12 Inspecting Your Shipment ....................................... 35 Installation ................................................................. 36 Desktop or Shelf Installation ................................... 36 Rack Installation ....................................................
Page 13 - Preface; Purpose; Working knowledge of Ethernet LANs; Conventions; Message Formats
Preface Purpose This guide provides information about the features and applications of the Enterasys Networks Vertical Horizon VH-2402-L3 layer 3 switch. Audience This guide is intended for Ethernet Local Area Network (LAN) administrators and Management Information Systems (MIS) personnel with the f...
Page 14 - Initial Caps
A caution indicates the possibility of equipment damage Keyboard Entries This guide uses the following conventions for keyboard entries: • When you read “enter”, type the text and press the [Enter] key. • Example: Enter the Gateway IP address and press the [Enter] key. • When you read “select”, high...
Page 15 - Organization
9033693-01 15 Organization Chapter 1. Product Overview: Describes the features of the switch, front and rear panel components and application examples. Chapter 2. Installation: Describes the content of your switch shipment, lists site requirements, and provides mounting instructions. Instructions fo...
Page 16 - Product Overview; Description
16 9033693-01 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 VH-2402-L3 Fast ...
Page 18 - The Functions of a Layer 3 Switch
9033693-01 18 distributed infrastructure and a logical management structure, network performance becomes easier to measure and fine-tune. With the completion of the migration of the backbone to Gigabit or higher-performance technologies, the result is inherently scalable and easily evolved for futur...
Page 19 - Features; Switch features include:; Ports; 4 high performance
9033693-01 19 • Validates the integrity of the Layer 3 header via checksum • Verifies packet expiration and updates accordingly • Processes and responds to any optional information • Updates forwarding statistics in the Management Information Base • Applies security controls A Layer 3 switch can be ...
Page 20 - Gbps switching fabric capacity
9033693-01 20 • One front panel slide-in module interface for a 2-port 1000BASE-SX, , 1000BASE-T, or GBIC Gigabit Ethernet module. • RS-232 DCE Diagnostic port (console port) for setting up and managing the Switch via a connection to a console terminal or PC using a terminal emulation program. Perfo...
Page 22 - Based on 802.1p priority bits
9033693-01 22 Layer 3 Switch Features • Wire speed IP forwarding. • Hardware-based Layer 3 IP switching. • IP packet forwarding rate of 6.6 Mpps. • 2K active IP address entry table per device. • Supports RIP – (Routing Information Protocol) version I and II. • Supports IP version 4. • IGMP version 1...
Page 23 - Management; Supports RMON 4 groups.
9033693-01 23 Management • RS-232 console port for out-of-band network management via a console terminal or PC. • Spanning Tree Algorithm Protocol for creation of alternative backup paths and prevention of network loops. • SNMP v.1 Agent. • Fully configurable either in-band or out-of-band control vi...
Page 25 - Front Panel; Figure 1-1. Front panel view of the Switch
Front Panel The front panel of the Switch consists of LED indicators, an RS-232 communication port, a slide-in module slot, one switched MDI-X/MDI-II uplink port, and 23 (10/100 Mbps) Ethernet/Fast Ethernet ports. Figure 1-1. Front panel view of the Switch • Comprehensive LED indicators display the ...
Page 26 - Figure 1-2. Rear panel view of the Switch; Side; Figure 1-3. Side panel views of the Switch
Rear Panel The rear panel of the switch consists of a slot for the optional Redundant Power Supply and an AC power connector. Figure 1-2. Rear panel view of the Switch • The AC power connector is a standard three-pronged connector that supports the power cord. Plug-in the female connector of the pro...
Page 27 - Optional Plug-in Modules
without proper heat dissipation and air circulation, system components might overheat, which could lead to system failure. Optional Plug-in Modules The VH-2402-L3 24+2-port Fast Ethernet Layer 3 Switch is able to accommodate a range of plug-in modules in order to increase functionality and performan...
Page 28 - GBIC Two-Port Module; Connects to GBIC devices at full duplex only.
1000BASE-SX Fiber Module Figure 1-6. 1000BASE-SX two-port module • Front-panel module. • Connects to 1000BASE-SX devices at full-duplex. • Supports multi-mode fiber-optic cable connections of up to 412 meters in half-duplex or 2 km in full-duplex mode. GBIC Two-Port Module Figure 1-8. GBIC two-port ...
Page 29 - LED Indicators; RDP in use; When link with redundant power supply,; Feature Summaries; Local Console Management
LED Indicators The LED indicators of the Switch include Power, Console, and Link/Act. The following shows the LED indicators for the Switch along with an explanation of each indicator. Figure 1-9. The LED indicators • Power This indicator on the front panel should be colored amber during the Power-O...
Page 32 - Broadcast Storm Control
9033693-01 32 The VH-2402-L3 supports 6 Port Trunking groups, which may include from 2 to 8 switch ports each, except for a Gigabit Port Trunking group which consists of the 2 (optional) Gigabit Ethernet ports of the front panel. These ports are the two 1000BASE-SX, -TX or GBIC ports contained in a ...
Page 33 - IP Routing; Factory Defaults
9033693-01 33 used to prevent their occurrence, and if that failed, limit their scope. However, with the advent of VLANs, switches are now able to limit broadcast domains better and cheaper than routers. The VH-2402-L3 switch has broadcast sensors and filters built into each port to control broadcas...
Page 35 - Inspecting Your Shipment
9033693-01 35 Mirror src port <->target port 1 Å 2 Mirror Disable 2. Installation Inspecting Your Shipment Open the shipping carton of the Switch and carefully unpack its contents. The carton should contain the following items: • One VH-2402-L3 24+2-port Fast Ethernet Layer 3 Switch
Page 37 - Figure 2-1. Installing rubber feet for desktop installation; Rack Installation; Figure 2- 2A. Attaching the mounting brackets to the switch
9033693-01 37 Figure 2-1. Installing rubber feet for desktop installation Rack Installation The VH-2402-L3 can be mounted in an EIA standard-sized, 19-inch rack, which can be placed in a wiring closet with other equipment. To install, attach the mounting brackets on the switch’s side panels (one on ...
Page 38 - Figure 2-2B. Installing the switch on an equipment rack; Power on
9033693-01 38 Figure 2-2B. Installing the switch on an equipment rack Power on The VH-2402-L3 switch can be used with AC power supply 100-240 VAC, 50 - 60 Hz. The power switch is located at the rear of the unit adjacent to the AC power connector and the system fan. The switch’s power supply will adj...
Page 39 - The RDP in use LED When link with redundant; Power Failure
9033693-01 39 self-test. After approximately 20 seconds, the LED will light again to indicate the switch is in a ready state. • The RDP in use LED When link with redundant power supply, the “RDP in use” LED will blink in orange. • The 100M LED indicator may remain ON or OFF depending on the transmis...
Page 40 - Connecting The Switch; Switch to End Node; Figure 3-1. Switch connected to an End Node
3. Connecting The Switch This chapter describes how to connect the VH-2402-L3 to your Fast Ethernet network. Switch to End Node End nodes include PCs outfitted with a 10, 100 or 10/100 Mbps RJ-45 Ethernet/Fast Ethernet Network Interface Card (NIC) and most routers. The RJ-45 UTP ports on NICs and mo...
Page 41 - Switch to Hub or Switch
9033693-01 41 The LED indicators for the port the end node is connected to are lit according to the capabilities of the NIC. If LED indicators are not illuminated after making a proper connection, check the PC’s LAN card, the cable, switch conditions, and connections. The following LED indicator sta...
Page 42 - hub or switch using a straight or crossover cable; 00M LED speed indicator is OFF.
If the other device does not have an unused Uplink port, make the connection with a normal straight-through cable from the Uplink port on the switch to any normal crossed port on the hub. Alternatively, if you have a crossover cable you can save the Uplink ports for other connections and make this o...
Page 43 - General
43 9033693-01 Appendix A. Technical Specifications General Standards: IEEE 802.3 10BASE-T Ethernet IEEE 802.3u 100BASE-TX Fast Ethernet IEEE 802.3z 1000BASE-SX Gigabit Ethernet IEEE 802.1 P/Q VLAN IEEE 802.3x Full-duplex Flow Control ANSI/IEEE 802.3 f auto-negotiation Protocols: CSMA/CD Data Transfe...
Page 44 - Physical and Environmental
9033693-01 44 General (Cont’d) Network Cables: 10BASE-T: 100BASE-TX: Fiber Optic: 2-pair UTP Cat. 3,4,5 (100 m) EIA/TIA- 568 100-ohm STP (100 m) 2-pair UTP Cat. 5 (100 m) EIA/TIA-568 100-ohm STP (100 m) IEC 793-2:1992 Type A1a - 50/125um multimode Type A1b - 62.5/125um multimode Both types use MT-RJ...
Page 45 - Performance
9033693-01 45 General (Cont’d) Safety: UL, CSA, CE Mark, TUV/GS UL 1950 & CSA22.2 No 950, IEC 950 (CB), TUV (EN60950) Performance Transmission Method: Store-and-forward RAM Buffer: 16 MB per device Filtering Address Table: 8K MAC address per device Packet Filtering/ Forwarding Rate: Full-wire sp...
Page 46 - Appendix B. Flow Control; Flow Control for Half- and Full-Duplex Applications
46 9033693-01 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. Flow Control for Half- and Full-Duplex Applications Each port of the switch has a t...
Page 50 - Index
50 9033693-01 Index 1000BASE-SX Fiber Module ................................ 27 1000BASE-T Module .. 27 100BASE-TX Device .. 41 10BASE-T Device ....... 41 A AC inputs ...................... 43 AC power cord ............. 35 Auto polarity detection 20 auto-negotiate .............. 19 B Bridge MIB (R...
Page 51 - RDP; Spanning Tree Algorithm
9033693-01 51 M MAC Address Learning .. 44 Management ................ 22 master port ................... 31 MIB-II (RFC 1213) ...... 23 module .................... 20, 25 Mounting kit .................. 35 O Operating Temperature .. 43 P Plug-in Modules ........... 26 Port Trunking ...................
