Page 3 - Table of Contents; CenturyStack
Table of Contents CenturyStack ® 8100 Managed Hub Installation & User Guide Introduction ............................................................................................... 7 Unpacking the CenturyStack 8100 Managed Hub ..................... 7 Overview of the CenturyStack 8100 Managed...
Page 7 - Introduction 7; Introduction; Unpacking the CenturyStack 8100 Managed Hub
Introduction 7 Introduction Unpacking the CenturyStack 8100 Managed Hub Check that the following components have been included: • 8100 Series Hub • Rack Mount Bracket and Hardware • Rubber Feet • Cascade Cable • Power Cord • Installation & User Guide (this manual) Your order has been provided wi...
Page 9 - Mini-Console Management
Introduction 9 Key Features The CenturyStack Dual Speed Managed Hub Series has many advancedfeatures: 10/100Mbps Auto Sensing PortsAll ports in the CenturyStack 8100 Series are dual speed auto sensing,including the MDI-II ports. Hubs automatically detect the transmissionspeed and set the port accord...
Page 11 - Introduction 11
Introduction 11 Redundant Link CapacityRedundant links can be configured enabling up to 24 pairs in aCenturyStack. For each pair of redundant links one port must be set as theprimary and active, the other as backup and isolated. If the primary portfails, it is isolated and the backup port is set to ...
Page 13 - Introduction 13
Introduction 13 LED IndicationThe hub’s LEDs indicate status information for the device, its ports forboth segments (10Mbps and 100Mbps), and switch status. LED Indicators 12 Port CenturyStack ® 8124-01-S Power 100M Collision Forward Int. Switch Ext. Switch Link/RX 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 1...
Page 14 - Forwarding LED* indicator meaning
14 CenturyStack ® 8100 Managed Hub Forwarding LED* indicator meaning Forward Status Int Ext Meaning LED Switch Switch 100M On On Off A 10Mbps transmissionbeing received by100Mbps segmentthrough the internal switch 100M On Off On A 10Mbps transmissionbeing received by100Mbps segment throughthe extern...
Page 16 - Rear Panel Overview
16 CenturyStack ® 8100 Managed Hub Mini ConsoleThe Mini Console is a high definition display with console keys thatenables you to easily monitor and configure the system. The MiniConsole provides watch diagnostic functions, including port settings,status monitoring, traffic utilization, collision, a...
Page 17 - Installation 17; Chapter 1; Installation; CAUTION: Category 5 UTP/STP cables are environmentally; S t a c k i n g
Installation 17 Chapter 1 Installation Choosing a LocationThe CenturyStack location should be less than 100 meters from servers,workstations, or switches. The CenturyStack can be desk mounted or rackmounted. CAUTION: Category 5 UTP/STP cables are environmentally sensitive. Make sure that the cable r...
Page 18 - CenturyStack 8100 Managed Hub; C o n s t r u c t i n g a M a n a g e m e n t H u b S t a c k
18 CenturyStack 8100 Managed Hub Cascading hubs with cascade cables to make a stack is as simple asconnecting the Up port of one hub to the Down port of another hub asillustrated below. Cascade Ports NOTE: To connect the cascade cable, the Up port on one hub connects tothe Down port of another hub. ...
Page 19 - Installation 19
Installation 19 • Console ManagementRefer to Chapter 4: Console Management • Web-Based ManagementRefer to the CenturyStack Network Management Guide • SNMP ManagementRefer to the CenturyStack Network Management Guide Slave Hub RoleSlave hubs supply the stack with additional ports (12/24) and an addi-...
Page 20 - C o n n e c t i n g E t h e r n e t H u b s o r D e v i c e s
20 CenturyStack 8100 Managed Hub 10Mbps connections. All ports are hot pluggable. It is recommended youlabel each cable to identify the device or port at each end. Connecting Devices Connecting WorkstationsInstall either a 10BASE-T or a 100BASE-TX Fast Ethernet NetworkInterface Card into each workst...
Page 21 - C o n n e c t i n g t h e O t h e r D u a l S p e e d H u b s
Installation 21 C o n n e c t i n g F a s t E t h e r n e t S w i t c h i n g H u b s Connect 100Mbps devices using UTP/STP Cat 5 cables with RJ-45connectors, maximum length 5 meters, enabling sending/receiving toother fast Ethernet switching hubs. By default, each port is set to autosensing mode. C...
Page 23 - Using Expansion Modules 23; Chapter 2; Using Expansion Modules; E x p a n s i o n M o d u l e O v e r v i e w
Using Expansion Modules 23 Chapter 2 Using Expansion Modules E x p a n s i o n M o d u l e O v e r v i e w Expansion modules provide additional functions such as internal bridgingof 10Mbps and 100Mbps segments and extended distances betweendevices. The available modules are: • Module 8102-01-X: 2 po...
Page 24 - Set the bridge function and backpressure function by moving
24 CenturyStack 8100 Managed Hub Backpressure (flow control)When packets are passed from 100Mbps segments to 10Mbps segmentsthe flow is restricted due to the lesser capacity of the 10Mbps segmentcausing backpressure and resulting in dropped packets. With flow controlor backpressure enabled, packets ...
Page 25 - Using Expansion Modules 25
Using Expansion Modules 25 2. Remove the power from the hub by disconnecting the power cable from the AC outlet. 3. Remove the installed bridge module or blank cover of the expansion module slot (not the NMU slot, only the bottomslot is available) by turning the two knobs on the frontcounterclockwis...
Page 26 - For a hub stack with a master present, you must configure; Link up
26 CenturyStack 8100 Managed Hub 10. For a hub stack with a master present, you must configure the software for the installed bridge module to enable theinternal bridge function because the software default settingis disabled. The default software setting will not allow theinternal bridge function t...
Page 27 - Using Expansion Modules 27; On, indicates a transmission in progress.; NOTE: Fiber Modules support 100Mbps only.
Using Expansion Modules 27 FX Module LED IndicatorsThe LEDs on each module indicate port activity. All LEDs are green. • Link: On, indicates a link is up. • TX: On, indicates a transmission in progress. • RX: On, indicates receiving data. • FDX: On, indicates the port is set to full duplex.Off, indi...
Page 28 - &3 connected = external bridge is enabled
28 CenturyStack 8100 Managed Hub Module 8102-01-X Module 8102-01-X is either an internal bridge for bridging the internal10Mbps and 100Mbps segments or an external 10/100BASE-TX distanceextender with MDI-X and MDI-II interfaces using an RJ-45 cable. Onlyone of these functions can be enabled at one t...
Page 29 - Using Expansion Modules 29
Using Expansion Modules 29 Jumpers: Module 8102-01-X 1 JP18 23 1 JP16 23 JP15 JP14 JP13 JP12 JP11 JP10 JP9 JP8 JP7 JP6 JP5 JP4 JP3 JP2 JP1 JP18 Backpressure 2-3 EXT SW 1-2 INTSW JP1 I JP16 Disable Enable 1-2 2-3
Page 30 - &2 connected = internal bridge is disabled
30 CenturyStack 8100 Managed Hub Module 8103-01-X Module 8103-01-X is a 3-port bridge module with a two port internalbridge for bridging 10Mbps and 100Mbps segments and an external10/100BASE-TX distance extender with MDI-X and MDI-II interfacesusing an RJ-45 cable. Both of these functions can be ena...
Page 31 - Using Expansion Modules 31
Using Expansion Modules 31 Jumpers: Module 8103-01-X 3 21 3 21 JP7 JP6 JP5 JP4 JP2 JP1 2-3 JP4 – JP6 Int Sw Enable 1-2 Int Sw Disable JP2 2-3 JP7 Backpressure 1-2 Backpressure dis JP1,
Page 32 - &2 connected = internal bridge is enabled
32 CenturyStack 8100 Managed Hub Module 8102-03-X Module 8102-03-X provides a two port internal bridge for bridging10Mbps and 100Mbps segments or 100BASE-FX distance extender withSC type connectors for fiber cable. The internal bridge must be enabledwith on board jumpers before installation. The ext...
Page 33 - Using Expansion Modules 33
Using Expansion Modules 33 Jumpers: Module 8102-03-X 3 JP19 21 3 JP1 21 3 JP17 21 JP16 JP15 JP14 JP13 JP12 JP11 JP10 JP9 JP8 JP7 JP6 JP5 JP4 JP3 JP2 JP1 JP19 Backpressure 2-3 EXT SW 1-2 INTSW JP2 I JP17 Disable Enable 1-2 2-3 HDXFDX 1-22-3
Page 34 - &3 connected = internal bridge is enabled
34 CenturyStack 8100 Managed Hub Module 8103-03-X Module 8103-03-X provides a two port internal bridge for bridging10Mbps and 100Mbps segments and 100BASE-FX distance extender withSC type connectors and fiber cable. The internal bridge must be enabled ordisabled with on board jumpers before installa...
Page 35 - Using Expansion Modules 35
Using Expansion Modules 35 Jumpers: Module 8103-03-X 3 JP1 21 1 23 3 21 JP8 JP7 JP6 JP5 JP3 JP2 JP1 BackpressureBackpressure dis 2-3 Int Sw Enable 1-2 Int Sw Disable JP3 & JP5-7 JP2, JP8 2-3 1-2 HDXFDX 1-22-3
Page 37 - Managing Through the Mini Console 37; Chapter 3; Managing Through the Mini Console; M i n i C o n s o l e O v e r v i e w
Managing Through the Mini Console 37 Chapter 3 Managing Through the Mini Console M i n i C o n s o l e O v e r v i e w The Mini Console is a high definition display panel that provides brillianttext and graphics. It displays information about the system, port status orother information depending on ...
Page 38 - Port Number Indicators:; O b s e r v i n g B a s i c P o r t I n f o r m a t i o n
38 CenturyStack 8100 Managed Hub VFD Display The Vacuum Florescent Display (VFD) shows the following port andsystem information: %: The relative percentage of utilization or collision. Port Number Indicators: Indicates the number of a port, and by brightness, indicates status information. See the ne...
Page 40 - Prev: Cycles back through the current menu level.; Menu Tree; UTILIZATION
40 CenturyStack 8100 Managed Hub The following summarizes the Console Key functions. Prev: Cycles back through the current menu level. Next: Cycles forward through the current menu level. Enter: Selects the displayed menu item or when pressed andheld changes a setting. Holding down the Enter key cha...
Page 41 - Managing Through the Mini Console 41
Managing Through the Mini Console 41 PORT STATUS ALL PORTS 10M PORTS100M PORTSLINK UPLINK DOWNPOLAR NORMALPOLAR REVERSNO AUTO PARTSAUTO PARTENABLEDISABLE PORT 1~PORT N Press “ENTER” to showthe status applied to theport PORT CONFIG SYS LOCKED **** PSW ALL PORT ENABLED PORT 1~PORT N DISABLEDAUTO-NEGO1...
Page 42 - 0Mbps Segment
42 CenturyStack 8100 Managed Hub Observing Network TrafficYou can observe the network traffic in the Mini Console with the Utiliza-tion menu. Seven columns of gauge bars, which shift continuously fromleft to right as time elapses, represent the utilization rate of each segment.The gauge bar columns ...
Page 43 - Managing Through the Mini Console 43; “GROUP SELECT” displays in the Message Zone.; displays in the Message Zone as shown below.
Managing Through the Mini Console 43 Selecting a GroupYou can select a group to monitor and configure when there are managedhubs cascaded to the master hub. “Group” refers to a hub in the stack, therange is 1~6 when the maximum number of hubs exist in the stack. Youcan manage each hub using the Mini...
Page 44 - Port Statistic Counters; Counter Type
44 CenturyStack 8100 Managed Hub Monitoring Port StatisticsYou can monitor statistics of individual ports or all ports simultaneouslyusing the Statistics Menu. The table, “Port Statistics Counters” lists theavailable counters that can be monitored. Port Statistic Counters Counter Type Displayed READ...
Page 45 - Managing Through the Mini Console 45; AUTO PART; Selecting a Port to Monitor; Press Enter to go to the port selection menu and select a port; Current Port Indicator
Managing Through the Mini Console 45 AUTO PART Total number of times the port was auto-partitioned. TOTAL ERRORS Total errors received by the port including FCSerrors, Align errors, Frame Too Long, Short Events,Late Events, Very Long Events and Rate Mismatch. Selecting a Port to Monitor 1. Press <...
Page 46 - Press Next to scroll through each type of counter.
46 CenturyStack 8100 Managed Hub 3. Press <Next> to move the “port cursor” to the desired port, the port number displays in the Message Zone, as shownbelow. Scrolling to a Port 4. Press <Enter> to confirm the selection of the port; and go to the counter type selection menu. The name of t...
Page 47 - Managing Through the Mini Console 47
Managing Through the Mini Console 47 Monitoring Port Detail InformationYou can monitor detailed port information for all ports at once or forindividual ports using the Port Status menu. Monitoring All Ports StatusTo view all port status: 1. Press <Next> until “PORT STATUS” displays in the Mess...
Page 48 - Press Enter to view all the ports’ status at once. The figure; status information that is available is listed in the next table.
48 CenturyStack 8100 Managed Hub 3. Press Enter to view all the ports’ status at once. The figure below illustrates 10Mbps ports 1, 2, 3, 4, 7, 10, 13,14, 15, 16, 19 & 22. 10Mbps Ports 4. Press <Next> to view the status of other ports. 100Mbps ports status displays. In the figure below, po...
Page 49 - Managing Through the Mini Console 49; “ALL PORTS” displays in the Message Zone.
Managing Through the Mini Console 49 POLAR REVERSE The receiver (Rx) polarity has beenautomatically crossed by the hub. NO AUTO PART Indicates all ports not auto partitioned. AUTO PART Indicates all Auto Partitioned ports. ENABLED Indicates all Enabled ports. DISABLED Indicates all Disabled ports. M...
Page 50 - Configuring ALL
50 CenturyStack 8100 Managed Hub Configuring PortsThe PORT CONFIG menu enables you to configure individual ports or allports at one time. You are prompted to enter the password when theconsole is locked. The ports must be configured to match the devices atthe other end of the link. Settings such as ...
Page 51 - Managing Through the Mini Console 51; Press Enter to apply the configuration displayed in the
Managing Through the Mini Console 51 Auto Negotiate Ports 3. Press <Next> to scroll through each configuration item. 4. Press Enter to apply the configuration displayed in the Message Zone to all the ports. Configuring a single port 1. With “PORT CONFIG” displayed in the Message Zone, press &l...
Page 52 - Press to apply the currently displayed configuration; Port Setting; Default; Disable
52 CenturyStack 8100 Managed Hub 4. Press <Next> to scroll through each configuration item. 5. Press <Enter> to apply the currently displayed configuration to the port. The applied configuration is indicated by an asterisk sign displayed beforethe name of the configuration in the Message...
Page 53 - Managing Through the Mini Console 53; Configuring the Unit; The following lists Unit Configuration options:; Unit Configuration Options
Managing Through the Mini Console 53 Configuring the Unit 1. Select UNIT CONFIGURATION from the Main Menu. Unit Config Main Menu 2. Press <Enter> to go to the UNIT CONFIGURATION menu. 3. Press <Next> to scroll through each configuration option. 4. Press <Enter> to go to the next le...
Page 54 - Select UNIT CONFIGURATION from the Main Menu.
54 CenturyStack 8100 Managed Hub Unlocked State 1. Select UNIT CONFIGURATION from the Main Menu. 2. Press <Enter> to go to the UNIT CONFIGURATION menu. 3. Console Lock displays in the Message Zone. 4. Press <Next> to toggle to lock. 5. Press <Enter> to set the configuration, a lock...
Page 55 - Managing Through the Mini Console 55; You are prompted to enter the password.; Network Configuration; Configuration; IP ADDRESS; IP Address Configuration
Managing Through the Mini Console 55 3. You are prompted to enter the password. 4. Enter the password. The console is unlocked. Network ConfigurationThe Network Configuration menu allows setting the hub’s IP Address,Subnet Mask and Default Gateway. The hub’s Network Configurationsmust be set to comp...
Page 56 - Press Enter to set the digit and move the cursor to the next
56 CenturyStack 8100 Managed Hub IP Address 5. Press <Prev> to increase the digit (“0” ~ “9”). NOTE: Use “0” for a blank space, for example: entering“000” equals “0” or entering “022” equals “22”. 6. Press Enter to set the digit and move the cursor to the next digit. The current digit is blink...
Page 57 - Managing Through the Mini Console 57; Scroll to UNIT CONFIG and press Enter.; Securing the Hub
Managing Through the Mini Console 57 Subnet MaskSelect the SUBNET MASK option and follow the same procedure forsetting an IP Address. Default GatewaySelect the DEFAULT GATEWAY option and follow the same procedurefor setting an IP Address. Out-of-Band ConfigurationYou can set the Out-of-Band configur...
Page 58 - Unlock the control panel by entering the default password
58 CenturyStack 8100 Managed Hub word displays as four asterisks. The current digit blinks, indicating it canbe configured. 1. Scroll to UNIT CONFIG and press <Enter>. You are prompted to enter the password, **** PSW appears in themessage zone and the first “*” flashes. Press <Next> toin...
Page 59 - the action at the menu option “CANCEL”.; R e s t o r i n g S y s t e m D e f a u l t S e t u p; Press Enter at the “SYS DEFAULT” menu option.
Managing Through the Mini Console 59 R e s t a r t i n g t h e H u b The hub will use your configurations to set up the system when it restarts.Restart the system with the Restart Menu using the following steps: 1. Scroll to UNIT CONFIG and press <Enter>. 2. Scroll to SYS RESTART and press <...
Page 60 - System Information
60 CenturyStack 8100 Managed Hub S y s t e m I n f o r m a t i o n M e n u The System Information menu displays information about the deviceversion, the device software version, and the network configurationsettings (IP Address, Subnet Mask and Default Gateway). System InformationThe following syste...
Page 61 - Master Hub Configuration & Console Management 61; Chapter 4; Connecting to the Console Interface
Master Hub Configuration & Console Management 61 Chapter 4 Master Hub Configurationand Console Management This Chapter is only for CenturyStack Master Hub configuration andmanagement. When installing CenturyStack the first time, it is necessary toconfigure the hub through the Console Interface. ...
Page 63 - Master Hub Configuration & Console Management 63; Items that are selected are highlighted. Use the
Master Hub Configuration & Console Management 63 You can move the cursor between items in menus using the Tab key orarrow keys. Console Management Menu conventions are listed below: Menu T itle: The menu title briefly describes the purpose ofthe menu. Check Box: Use to set a configuration item t...
Page 65 - Master Hub Configuration & Console Management 65; Allows you to view general system
Master Hub Configuration & Console Management 65 Main MenuThe management functions of CenturyStack are available from the MainMenu. A management function is selected by pressing <Tab> or Up/DownArrow keys to highlight the function of interest and pressing Enter. TheMain Menu appears with t...
Page 66 - Allows you to configure software downloads,
66 CenturyStack 8100 Managed Hub User Authentication: Allows you to configure user names andpasswords. System Utility: Allows you to configure software downloads, restart options, and Telnet session timeout intervals. Monitoring System InformationThe System Information Menu displays information abou...
Page 67 - Master Hub Configuration & Console Management 67
Master Hub Configuration & Console Management 67 System Description: A textual description of the entity. This also includes the name and version identification of thesystem’s hardware type, software operating system, andnetworking software. System Object ID: This ID is the vendor’s authoritativ...
Page 68 - Allows you to configure the IP
68 CenturyStack 8100 Managed Hub S e t t i n g u p f o r M a n a g e m e n t The Management Setup Menu is used to configure CenturyStack for theavailable management functions. Management Setup Menu Network Configuration: Allows you to configure the IP Address, Subnet Mask, Default Gateway, and SLIP ...
Page 69 - Master Hub Configuration & Console Management 69; Local Console/Remote Telnet
Master Hub Configuration & Console Management 69 Network ConfigurationThere are several ways or Network Interfaces that you can use to config-ure the hub. You must set up the hub using Local Console management toenable the other management capabilities: • Mini Console (see Chapter 3) • Local Con...
Page 70 - Interface T ype: The interface type — Ethernet or SLIP
70 CenturyStack 8100 Managed Hub Interface: The current interface number; 1=Ethernet, 2=SLIP Interface T ype: The interface type — Ethernet or SLIP MAC Address: Displays the hub’s MAC Address, for example:00-E0-95-00-00-05. IP Address: The dotted decimal address assigned to theCenturyStack. Subnet M...
Page 71 - Master Hub Configuration & Console Management 71; Character Size: 8 bits character size
Master Hub Configuration & Console Management 71 Out-of-Band Serial Configuration Menu The baud rate, character size, parity, and stop bits are read only and notconfigurable. Baud Rate: The current serial port baud rate that can beconfigured from the Serial Port Configuration Menu. Character Siz...
Page 73 - Master Hub Configuration & Console Management 73
Master Hub Configuration & Console Management 73 Out-of-Band Operation Mode Baud Rate: The baud rate can be configured as one from2400bps, 4800bps, 9600bps, 19200bps. The default is 9600. Character Size: 8 bits character size Parity: No parity. Stop Bits: 1 stop bit Select <Save> to retain...
Page 74 - Text string up to 16 characters.
74 CenturyStack 8100 Managed Hub SNMP Community SetupThe SNMP Community Setup Menu is used to set up SNMP communi-ties. Up to six Community Names, Access Rights, and Status can beconfigured. You can add, delete, or edit SNMP community names, set the accessrights and status. Community names are case ...
Page 75 - Master Hub Configuration & Console Management 75; To add a community name:
Master Hub Configuration & Console Management 75 To add a community name: 1. Highlight an index number and press <Enter>. An editable panel is presented, “SNMP Community Menu -2”. 2. Enter a name in the Input field. 3. Set the access right and status. 4. Highlight ADD, and press <Enter&...
Page 76 - You can configure the following:
76 CenturyStack 8100 Managed Hub Trap Receiver SetupTraps are messages sent across the network to an SNMP NetworkManager. These messages alert the network manager for network manage-ment purposes. You can set up six trap receivers. You can configure the following: Community Name: The authorized SNMP...
Page 77 - Master Hub Configuration & Console Management 77; To set up a trap receiver community name:
Master Hub Configuration & Console Management 77 To set up a trap receiver community name: 1. Select a Trap Community Name and press <Enter> to openthe configuration menu for the selected index as shown below. Configuring a Community Name The Community Name can be edited, the IP Address ca...
Page 78 - You can enable or disable
78 CenturyStack 8100 Managed Hub Web-Based Management ConfigurationThe Management Capability Setup Menu allows enabling or disablingWeb-Based Management and Out-of-Band Management. Use the spacebar to toggle between settings. Select Save and press <Enter > to save thesetting. Management Capabi...
Page 79 - Master Hub Configuration & Console Management 79
Master Hub Configuration & Console Management 79 Out-of-Band Management ControlYou can enable or disable Out-of-Band management. • When connecting with local console, this setting takes effectimmediately. • When connecting with Telnet, the system must be restartedbefore the setting takes effect....
Page 81 - Repeater Group Control/Status
Master Hub Configuration & Console Management 81 C o n t r o l l i n g D e v i c e s The Device Control Menu displays the configurable device sub menus. Device Control Menu Repeater Group Control/Status : Allows you to read and configure all the hubs in a stack. Repeater Port Control/Status: All...
Page 82 - Group Status
82 CenturyStack 8100 Managed Hub Repeater Group Control/StatusThe Repeater Group Control/Status displays status information for groupsand allows enabling or disabling a group as well as naming and resettingthe group. Repeater Group Control/Status Group Number: The ID number of a hub in the stack;the...
Page 83 - Master Hub Configuration & Console Management 83; The value of system uptime since any of
Master Hub Configuration & Console Management 83 Group Last Changed: The value of system uptime since any of the following conditions occurred:• hub cold or warm-started • this instance of group was created (such as, when a deviceor module was added to the system) • a change in the value of hub ...
Page 84 - Reset Function Logic Only:
84 CenturyStack 8100 Managed Hub Group ResetAll, some or none of the group’s function can be changed by selecting oneof these options: NOTE: The selected option takes effect after SAVE is executed.• No Reset: None of these are reset. • Reset All: The function logic and counters of the group willbe r...
Page 85 - Master Hub Configuration & Console Management 85; Port Status: Displays the current read only settings.
Master Hub Configuration & Console Management 85 Repeater Port Control/StatusThe Repeater Port Control/Status displays status information for eachport, of each linked repeater, and allows enabling/disabling, setting thespeed, and enabling/disabling link status change notification for ports. Repe...
Page 86 - Link Down: Link pulses are not detected on this port.
86 CenturyStack 8100 Managed Hub Link Status: The current link status of the port.• Link Down: Link pulses are not detected on this port. • Link Up: Link pulses are being received on this port.NOTE: When the port link test function is disabled, the PortLink Status always returns Link Up for ports. P...
Page 87 - Master Hub Configuration & Console Management 87; Link T est: Enable or disable link testing.
Master Hub Configuration & Console Management 87 Link T est: Enable or disable link testing. Speed Control: The port speed. The port automatically connects to the 10Mbps or 100Mbps segment based on its port speed.• Auto Negotiate: The speed is detected and the duplex mode is forced to half duple...
Page 89 - Master Hub Configuration & Console Management 89; Enable: Enables the external bridge function.
Master Hub Configuration & Console Management 89 Bridge Module ControlThis control lists the configurable functions and provides option fields;use Ctrl + S to toggle between options. External Function Admin State: The default value is Disable.• Enable: Enables the external bridge function. • Dis...
Page 91 - Master Hub Configuration & Console Management 91; Secondary Link Group:
Master Hub Configuration & Console Management 91 Primary Link Port: This object identifies the port number ofthe primary link for a given redundant link pair. Secondary Link Group: This object identifies the hub ID of the secondary link for a given redundant link pair. Secondary Link Port: This ...
Page 92 - Configuring Link Pairs
92 CenturyStack 8100 Managed Hub • Suspend: Indicates that the active ports are disabled and theredundant link function is temporarily suspended until youset its state to enable.NOTE: The suspend state does not cause the port to beswitched over. • Invalid: Purge the configuration of a redundant link...
Page 93 - Master Hub Configuration & Console Management 93
Master Hub Configuration & Console Management 93 Configuring Redundant Link Control Editing a Link PairYou can edit a Link Pair by entering the Link Pair number (of an existingLink Pair) and reconfiguring the rest of the columns, then select Save, theLink Pair is updated to the new settings. Del...
Page 95 - Master Hub Configuration & Console Management 95; Disabled: Auto learn operation is disabled.
Master Hub Configuration & Console Management 95 • Invalid: Purge the security intrusion control configurationfor the current port from the system database. Intrusion Authentication Address Auto Learn• Enable: The hub learns the MAC address of the first devicefrom which this port receives data. ...
Page 96 - Repeater Statistics Information:
96 CenturyStack 8100 Managed Hub Monitoring the Network Statistic counters can be monitored for each repeater group and its ports.The Monitoring Network Menu displays the monitoring sub menus. Monitoring Network Menu Repeater Statistics Information: Contains Hub statistics such as Tx collisions, tot...
Page 97 - Master Hub Configuration & Console Management 97; Broadcast Storm Protection:
Master Hub Configuration & Console Management 97 Broadcast Storm Protection: Monitor the broadcast counters of each hub port to detect if broadcast storming exists in thenetwork. Broadcast Storm Detected: Each hub port or optional module port which causes the broadcast storm displays. Repeater S...
Page 98 - The number of transmission collisions that
98 CenturyStack 8100 Managed Hub You can monitor the statistics in Absolute or Relative counters. Thedefault is Absolute counters. Repeater Statistics Information Menu (Relative) Total Tx Collisions: The number of transmission collisions that have occurred in this hub. Total Frames: The number of fr...
Page 99 - Master Hub Configuration & Console Management 99; Absolute
Master Hub Configuration & Console Management 99 Repeater Group Statistics InformationThe Repeater Group Statistics Information Menu displays statisticscounters for each group. Absolute Repeater Group Statistics Information Menu (Absolute) Statistics information counters for the current hub (Gro...
Page 100 - Relative
100 CenturyStack 8100 Managed Hub Relative Repeater Group Statistics Information Menu (Relative) Total Frames: The number of frames of valid frame length thathave been received on the ports of this hub and not includingFCS Error and Collision Event. Total Octets: The total number of octets contained...
Page 101 - Master Hub Configuration & Console Management 101
Master Hub Configuration & Console Management 101 Repeater Port Statistics InformationThe Repeater Port Statistics Information Menu shows statistics inAbsolute and Relative values. Absolute Repeater Port Statistics Information Menu (Absolute) The Repeater Port Statistics Information Menu display...
Page 102 - Display Mode: Display counters in Absolute or Relative values.
102 CenturyStack 8100 Managed Hub Relative Repeater Port Statistics Information Menu (Relative) Display Mode: Relative counters represent the values collectedsince the relative mode was selected. Absolute values representthe value collected since system start. Group Number: The ID number of a hub in...
Page 103 - Master Hub Configuration & Console Management 103; Total events received by the port where the
Master Hub Configuration & Console Management 103 FCS Errors: The total number of packets received by the portthat had a bad Frame Check Sequence. Alignment Errors: Total Alignment Errors frames within theproper size (64 to 1518 octets) received by the port. Frame T oo Long: Total frames receive...
Page 104 - Total symbol errors for
104 CenturyStack 8100 Managed Hub transmissions. This counter is incremented by one each timethat a port automatically isolates as a consequence of falsecarrier events. The conditions which cause a port toautomatically isolate are defined by the transition from theFalse Carrier state to the Link Uns...
Page 105 - Master Hub Configuration & Console Management 105; Source Address
Master Hub Configuration & Console Management 105 Address Tracking InformationThe Address Tracking Information Menu provides per port based nodetracking capability (MAC address based). This capability provides thebasic traffic analysis function to diagnose network problems, such asIntrusion. The...
Page 107 - Master Hub Configuration & Console Management 107; Address Search Index:
Master Hub Configuration & Console Management 107 Address Search InformationSelecting this option presents the Address Search Information Menu asshown below. Address Search Information Menu The CenturyStack provides per segment based source (MAC address)matching capability. The active address tr...
Page 108 - In Use: A management station has obtained ownership.
108 CenturyStack 8100 Managed Hub Address Search Status• In Use: A management station has obtained ownership. • Not in Use: No other management station has obtainedownership. A management station first retrieves the values of theappropriate instances of the Address Search Lock andAddress Search Stat...
Page 109 - Master Hub Configuration & Console Management 109; Segment Broadcast Packet Rate Threshold:
Master Hub Configuration & Console Management 109 Broadcast Storm ProtectionThe Hub periodically monitors the broadcast counters of each hub port todetect a broadcast storm condition. If a hub port is detected to be causinga broadcast storm, it is automatically partitioned and a trap is sent to ...
Page 110 - The
110 CenturyStack 8100 Managed Hub Optional Module Broadcast Packet Rate Threshold: The number of broadcast packets received on a given optionalmodule per second. The range is 0 to 14,880 packets persecond. Port Broadcast Packet Rate Threshold: The number of broadcast packets received on a given port...
Page 111 - Master Hub Configuration & Console Management 111; Formula for calculating Broadcast packet rate; Broadcast packet rate = Broadcast packet received Sampling
Master Hub Configuration & Console Management 111 Formula for calculating Broadcast packet rate Broadcast packet rate = Broadcast packet received Sampling Interval in Seconds Broadcast Storm DetectedThis menu displays a list of ports with a detected Broadcast Storm. Broadcast Storm Detected Menu...
Page 113 - Master Hub Configuration & Console Management 113
Master Hub Configuration & Console Management 113 User Authentication Menu (editable) User Authentication Menu (updated) Select the index number first and press Enter. Enter a user name of up to12 characters and a password of up to 6 characters, specify read/writeprivilege and then press <Ent...
Page 115 - Master Hub Configuration & Console Management 115; This menu lets you perform a BootP request and a TFTP code download.
Master Hub Configuration & Console Management 115 System DownloadThe System Download Menu enables reading Boot Sever Informationfrom a remote BOOTP Server and to download system configurationfiles, Web Server database information and system software from aremote TFTP Server. To download software...
Page 116 - To download TFTP code, perform the following:
116 CenturyStack 8100 Managed Hub 2. Perform a cold restart on the system. You should perform a code download only to updateexisting software or if existing code has become corrupted.Before performing a system download, make sure that youknow the IP address of your TFTP server and the location ofthe...
Page 117 - Master Hub Configuration & Console Management 117
Master Hub Configuration & Console Management 117 System Restart Menu You can restart the system at any time without losing configurationsettings, except in the case of a download. When you select Execute andthen select <Enter>, a warning message informs the user that systemrestart is goin...
Page 118 - Not Reset: Current configuration is saved.
118 CenturyStack 8100 Managed Hub Factory ResetThe Factory Reset Menu allows resetting CenturyStack to the originalfactory settings. All user configurations will be lost. A Confirm Messagesdisplays before the hub is reset so the user can abort the factory reset. Factory Reset Menu The Factory Reset ...
Page 119 - Master Hub Configuration & Console Management 119; Select how the user wants the user authentication; Login Timeout Interval
Master Hub Configuration & Console Management 119 2. Select how the user wants the user authentication configuration processed during a factory reset:• Not Reset: Current user authentication configurationis saved. • Reset to factory default: Current user authentication configuration returns to f...
Page 120 - Configuration File Name:
120 CenturyStack 8100 Managed Hub Configuration Upload SettingCenturyStack network management provides the capability to upload thehub configuration data to the remote server in binary format. You canupload your configuration files and save as a backup in case you need torestore your system settings...
Page 122 - The status of the data transfer with regard; SNMP Management
122 CenturyStack 8100 Managed Hub Upload Status: The status of the data transfer with regard to errors.• No Error: The upload was successfully stored in thespecified configuration file. • No-Such-File: The path specified in the ConfigurationFilename field cannot be found on the TFTP Server. • Access...
Page 123 - Technical Information 123; Chapter 5; Technical Information; P r o d u c t S p e c i f i c a t i o n s
Technical Information 123 Chapter 5 Technical Information P r o d u c t S p e c i f i c a t i o n s Standards Compliance IEEE 802.3 10BASE-T, 10BASE5 EthernetIEEE 802.3u 100BASE-TX Ethernet Number of Ports 12/24 auto-sensing 10/100M Ethernet(RJ-45) ports Display Panel Master: Vacuum Fluorescent Disp...
Page 124 - Smart Mini Console
124 CenturyStack 8100 Managed Hub Smart Mini Console Configuration, device/port management, andnetwork statistics monitoring (Master only)Three keys on the front panel to perform forall the Mini Console functionsVFD (Vacuum Fluorescent Display) paneldisplays text & graphic information Key Manage...
Page 125 - Technical Information 125
Technical Information 125 Power Requirements 100 - 240 VAC, 50/60 HzInternal universal power supply Environment Operating Temperature: 10 ° to 40 ° C Storage Temperature: -25 ° to 70 ° C Operating Humidity: 8% to 80% non-condensing Safety Regulations CUL (UL & CSA) EMI Certifications CE MarkFCC ...
Page 126 - UL
126 CenturyStack 8100 Managed Hub A g e n c y C o m p l i a n c e Product Safety and Compliance StatementsThis equipment complies with the following requirements: • UL • CSA • TUV • EN60950 (safety) • FCC Part 15, Class A • EN55022 Class A (emissions) • EN50082-1 (immunity) • IEC 825-1 Classificatio...
Page 129 - Appendix; Mini Console Menu T
Appendix 129 Appendix Mini Console Menu T ree UTILIZATION GROUP SELECT GROUP 1~GROUP N STATISTICS PORT STATUS ALL PORTS HW VERSW VERIP ADDRESSSUBNET MASKDEFAULT GATEWAY 10M PORTS100M PORTSLINK UPLINK DOWNPOLAR NORMALPOLAR REVERS PORT 1~PORT N 1200240048009600 1920038400 ALL PORTS PORT 1~PORT NREADAB...
Page 130 - Q: The local-console ‘login screen’ does not come up sometimes when a
130 CenturyStack 8100 Managed Hub Tr o u b l e s h o o t i n g t h e N e t w o r k Q: The local-console ‘login screen’ does not come up sometimes when a terminal (PC running terminal emulation) is connected to alreadybooted master hub. Why? A: The screen must be refreshed, when CenturyStack is runni...
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