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893-00992-B v Contents Preface A udience .......................................................................................................................... xv Organization .......................................................................
vi 893-00992-B Creating VLAN Workgroups ................................................................................... 1-10 Quick Start ..............................................................................................................
893-00992-B vii Modem Requirements .............................................................................................. 3-2 Connecting to the Ba yStack 350 Switch Ser vice P or t .............................................. 3-3 Accessing the CI Menus and Screens .
viii 893-00992-B Logout ........................................................................................................................... 3-55 Chapter 4 T roub leshooting Ov er vie w ..........................................................
893-00992-B ix Appendix C Switch Default Settings Appendix D Sample BootP Configuration File Index 350fbk.book Page ix Wednesday, July 9, 1997 4:51 PM.
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893-00992-B xi Figures Figure 1-1. Ba yStack 350 10/100 A utosense Switch ................................................. 1-1 Figure 1-2. F ront and back panels .............................................................................. 1-2 Figure 1-3.
xii 893-00992-B Figure 3-15. P or t Statistics screen ............................................................................. 3-32 Figure 3-16. Clear P or t Statistics screen .................................................................... 3-36 Figure 3-17.
893-00992-B xiii T ables T able 1-1. F ront and back panel components ........................................................... 1-3 T able 2-1. P ower-up sequence ............................................................................... 2-15 T able 3-1.
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893-00992-B xv Preface W elcome to the BayStack 350 10/100 Autosense Switch, part of the Bay Networks ® BayStack ™ line of communications products. There are tw o versions of the BayStack 350 10/100 Autosense Switch: the Model 350T and the Model 350F .
Using the BayStack 350 10/100 Autosense Switch xvi 893-00992-B • Appendix A lists operational and en vironmental specifications that apply to the BayStack 350 switch. • Appendix B describes the BayStack 350 switch connectors (ports) and pin assignments.
Preface 893-00992-B xvii Other Con ventions This guide uses the follo wing typographical conv entions: italics Used for book titles. In command descriptions, italic type indicates a v ariable that you supply . Monospace type Represents examples of screen te xt or screen field entries you might be required to type.
Using the BayStack 350 10/100 Autosense Switch xviii 893-00992-B Ba y Networks Customer Service Y ou can purchase a support contract from your Bay Networks distributor or authorized reseller , or directly from Bay Networks Services.
Preface 893-00992-B xix For More Inf ormation For information about Bay Netw orks and its products, visit the Bay Networks W orld W ide W eb (WWW) site at http://www .baynetworks.com. T o learn more about Bay Networks Customer Service, select Customer Service on the opening W eb page.
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893-00992-B xxi Safety Messa g es Über setzter Sicherheitshinweis T raduction des Messages de Sécurité T raducción de los mensajes de seguridad Messag gi relativi alla sicurezza This section translates the safety alert messages used in this guide.
Using the BayStack 350 10/100 Autosense Switch xxii 893-00992-B V orsicht: Dieser Sicherheitshinweis macht den Benutzer auf Maßnahmen oder Bedingungen aufmerksam, die die V erletzung von Personen zur F olge haben können.
Safety Messages 893-00992-B xxiii Safety Alert Messages Used in This Guide The follo wing safety alert messages are used in this guide. Please read and follo w these instructions when you encounter them in the text. Class A Pr oduct Copyright page Caution: This de vice is a Class A product.
Using the BayStack 350 10/100 Autosense Switch xxiv 893-00992-B Accum ulated W eight (W all Mount) P age 2-1 Caution: The scre ws and wall composition must be able to withstand the weight of the de vice, plus the additional weight of the attached network cables and po wer cords.
Safety Messages 893-00992-B xxv Accum ulated W eight (Shelf or T able Mount) P age 2-3 Caution: When this de vice is installed in a stack on a shelf or tabletop, the accumulated weight of the port cables increases with the height of the shelf or tabletop.
Using the BayStack 350 10/100 Autosense Switch xxvi 893-00992-B Hazar dous Electrical Current P age 2-5 W arning: T o av oid bodily injury from hazardous electrical current, do not connect the po wer cord until instructed to do so.
Safety Messages 893-00992-B xxvii Stac king Units in a Rac k P age 2-10 Caution: When mounting this de vice in a rack, do not stack units directly on top of one another in the rack. Each unit must be secured to the rack with appropriate mounting brackets.
Using the BayStack 350 10/100 Autosense Switch xxviii 893-00992-B Hazar dous Light Sour ce P age 2-13 W arning: Fiber optic equipment can emit laser or infrared light that can injure your eyes. Ne ver look into an optical fiber or connector port. Always assume that fiber optic cables are connected to a light source.
Safety Messages 893-00992-B xxix T urning Off P ower to the Unit P age 2-14 W arning: Remov al of the power cord is the only way to turn of f po wer to this de vice. The power cord must al ways be connected in a location that can be accessed quickly and safely in case of an emergenc y .
Using the BayStack 350 10/100 Autosense Switch xxx 893-00992-B Reset to Default Settings Command P age 3-8 Caution: If you choose the Reset to Default Settings command, all of your configured settings will be replaced with factory default settings when you press [Enter].
Safety Messages 893-00992-B xxxi Choosing a Baud Rate P age 3-38 Caution: If you choose a baud rate that does not match your console terminal baud rate, you will lose communication with the configuration interface when you press [Enter]. If communication is lost, set your console terminal to match the ne w service port setting.
Using the BayStack 350 10/100 Autosense Switch xxxii 893-00992-B Changing P assw ords P age 3-38 Caution: If you change the system-supplied default passwords, be sure to write the ne w passw ords do wn and keep them in a safe place. If you forget the ne w passwords, you cannot access the console interface.
Safety Messages 893-00992-B xxxiii Interrupting a Software Download P age 3-48 Caution: Do not interrupt power to the de vice during the software do wnload process. If the po wer is interrupted, the firmware image can become corrupted. Achtung: Unterbrechen Sie die Stromzufuhr zum Gerät nicht, während die Software herunter geladen wird.
Using the BayStack 350 10/100 Autosense Switch xxxiv 893-00992-B Remo ving the T op Cover P age 4-1 W arning: T o av oid bodily injury from hazardous electrical current, ne ver remov e the top cover of the de vice. There are no user -serviceable components inside.
893-00992-B 1-1 Chapter 1 Getting Star ted Overview This chapter provides an introduction to the BayStack 350 10/100 Autosense Switch and provides netw ork configuration examples.
Using the BayStack 350 10/100 Autosense Switch 1-2 893-00992-B Ba yStac k 350 Switch Components This section describes the user-accessible components of the BayStack 350 switches. • The Model 350F switch provides 12 autosense 10/100B ASE-TX ports and two 100B ASE-FX fiber optic ports.
Getting Started 893-00992-B 1-3 *. 1 through 16 for Ba yStack Model 350T . †. Require 100-ohm unshielded twisted pair (UTP) cable. The RJ-45 connectors are wired as MDI-X por ts to connect end stations without using crossov er cables. ‡. Not av ailable on BayStac k Model 350F fiber optic por ts 13 and 14.
Using the BayStack 350 10/100 Autosense Switch 1-4 893-00992-B Cooling F ans V ariable-speed cooling fans in the BayStack 350 switch provide cooling for the internal components. When you install the switch, be sure to allow enough space on both sides of the switch for adequate airflo w .
Getting Started 893-00992-B 1-5 • SNMP agent support for the follo wing Management Information Bases (MIBs): — Bridge MIB (RFC 1493) — Ethernet MIB (RFC 1643) — Proprietary MIBs — RMON MIB (.
Using the BayStack 350 10/100 Autosense Switch 1-6 893-00992-B • Front-panel light emitting diodes (LEDs) to monitor the follo wing: — Po wer status — System status — Per-port status for the f.
Getting Started 893-00992-B 1-7 SNMP MIB Suppor t The BayStack 350 switch supports an SNMP agent with pri vate MIB extensions, which ensures compatibility with existing netw ork management tools. The BayStack 350 switch supports MIB-II (RFC 1213) and the RMON MIB (RFC 1757), which provide access to detailed management statistics.
Using the BayStack 350 10/100 Autosense Switch 1-8 893-00992-B Connecting P ower W orkgroups Figure 1-3 shows BayStack 350 switches connecting dedicated po wer workgroups and standard departmental users. In this example, all users ha v e access to 10 Mb/s bandwidth or 100 Mb/s bandwidth on any port.
Getting Started 893-00992-B 1-9 Desktop/Segment Switch Figure 1-4 sho ws power workgroups connected to serv ers through BayStack 350 switches in a small network.
Using the BayStack 350 10/100 Autosense Switch 1-10 893-00992-B Creating VLAN W orkgr oups Y ou can create and configure VLANs by segmenting networks into logical workgroups that are independent of physical connections and locations. Y ou can define the workgroups according to project or department.
Getting Started 893-00992-B 1-11 Quic k Star t This section provides Quick Start procedures for installing and setting up the BayStack 350 switch. It is intended for experienced installers or system administrators who are familiar with the BayStack 350 switch installation and setup procedures in this manual.
Using the BayStack 350 10/100 Autosense Switch 1-12 893-00992-B Quic k Star t to Installing the Ba yStack 350 Switc h Y ou can use the installation flowchart (Figure 1-6) to install the BayStack 350 switch. If you need more information about any of the steps in the flo wchart, refer to the appropriate section in Chapter 2, “Installation.
Getting Started 893-00992-B 1-13 Quic k Star t to Mana ging the BayStac k 350 Switch If you are already familiar with managing network de vices, you can use the Quick Start procedures in this section to set up and begin managing the BayStack 350 switch.
Using the BayStack 350 10/100 Autosense Switch 1-14 893-00992-B SNMP Management Applications If you are using an SNMP management application to manage the BayStack 350 switch, you must first assign an IP address to the switch so that the SNMP software can communicate with it.
893-00992-B 2-1 Chapter 2 Installation Overview This chapter explains ho w to install the BayStack 350 10/100 Autosense Switch. The switch can be placed on a tabletop or shelf, mounted on a wall, or installed in a 19-inch equipment rack.
Using the BayStack 350 10/100 Autosense Switch 2-2 893-00992-B P acka g e Contents While unpacking the equipment, verify that your BayStack 350 switch shipment includes all of the items sho wn in Figure 2-1.
Installation 893-00992-B 2-3 Site Preparation This section describes what you need to do to prepare your site before installing the switch. Har dware V erify that you have the hardw are components appropriate for your method of installation: • Console terminal: Ensure that you hav e a console terminal av ailable.
Using the BayStack 350 10/100 Autosense Switch 2-4 893-00992-B Software V erify that you have the softw are components appropriate for your method of installation: • BootP server: The BayStack 350 switch can learn its IP address through BootP . T o use this feature, ensure that you have a properly configured BootP server in your netw ork.
Installation 893-00992-B 2-5 Installing the Ba yStack 350 Switch This section explains ho w to install, power up, and v erify the operation of the BayStack 350 switch. Before you begin these procedures, read and follo w the instructions in “Site Preparation” on page 2-3 .
Using the BayStack 350 10/100 Autosense Switch 2-6 893-00992-B Attaching the Mounting Brac ket Figure 2-2 sho ws the mounting-bracket positions for mounting the BayStack 350 switch on a flat surface such as a tabletop, shelf, or wall.
Installation 893-00992-B 2-7 Installing on a T abletop or Shelf T o install the BayStack 350 switch on a tabletop or shelf, follow these steps: 1. Attach a rubber f ootpad to each corner on the bottom of the unit (Figure 2-3). 2. Position the switch on the tabletop or shelf , with the front panel facing y ou.
Using the BayStack 350 10/100 Autosense Switch 2-8 893-00992-B W all Mounting Y ou can mount the BayStack 350 switch on any wall that can safely support the weight of the de vice and attached cables (see “Site Preparation” on page 2-3 for safety considerations).
Installation 893-00992-B 2-9 W all Mounting the Switch T o mount the BayStack 350 switch on a wall, follow these steps: 1. Using a Phillips (or cross-head) scr ewdriver , attach a mounting bracket to each side of the switch using the screws supplied with the unit (Figure 2-2).
Using the BayStack 350 10/100 Autosense Switch 2-10 893-00992-B Rac k Mounting The BayStack 350 switch occupies one single-unit rack space and can be installed in most standard 19-inch racks. T o install the BayStack 350 switch in a 19-inch rack, follow these steps: 1.
Installation 893-00992-B 2-11 4. Position the switch in the rack and align the holes in the mounting bracket with the holes in the rack chassis (Figur e 2-6). 5. Insert two scr ews (appropriate f or y our 19-inch rack, not supplied) through each of the mounting brack ets, then tighten the screws.
Using the BayStack 350 10/100 Autosense Switch 2-12 893-00992-B Connecting P or t Cables This section describes ho w to connect the BayStack 350 switch ports to the network. Depending on your network configuration requirements, connect the RJ-45 port cables, 100B ASE-FX port cables, or both.
Installation 893-00992-B 2-13 100B ASE-FX P or t Cables T o connect the 100BASE-FX port cables, align the k eyw ay on the cable plug with the ke y slot on the appropriate connector, then insert the cable plug into the fiber optic port connector (Figure 2-8).
Using the BayStack 350 10/100 Autosense Switch 2-14 893-00992-B Connecting P ower The BayStack 350 switch does not hav e a po wer on/of f switch. When you connect the A C po wer cord to a suitable A C outlet, the switch powers up immediately . T o connect the A C power cord, follo w these steps: 1.
Installation 893-00992-B 2-15 V erifying the Installation T o verify proper operation of the BayStack 350 switch, observe the front-panel LEDs as described in T able 2-1.
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893-00992-B 3-1 Chapter 3 Using the Console Interface Overview This chapter describes ho w to configure and manage the BayStack 350 10/100 Autosense Switch using the menu-dri ven console interface (CI). Y ou can access the CI menus and screens through the service port located on the switch back panel.
Using the BayStack 350 10/100 Autosense Switch 3-2 893-00992-B Service P or t Cab ling Y ou can connect a console terminal directly to the BayStack 350 switch service port, or you can connect a modem to the switch service port for remote access to the CI menus and screens.
Using the Console Interface 893-00992-B 3-3 Connecting to the Ba yStac k 350 Switch Service P or t T o connect a console terminal or modem to the BayStack 350 switch service port, follo w these steps: 1. Plug the RS-232 cable DB-9 receptacle into the ser vice port plug.
Using the BayStack 350 10/100 Autosense Switch 3-4 893-00992-B Using the CI Menus and Screens The CI menus and screens provide commands that allo w you to configure and manage the BayStack 350 switch.
Using the Console Interface 893-00992-B 3-5 Screen Fields and Descriptions Figure 3-1 sho ws a map of the CI screens. The remainder of this chapter describes the CI screens and their fields, beginning with the main menu.
Using the BayStack 350 10/100 Autosense Switch 3-6 893-00992-B Main Menu This section describes the commands av ailable from the CI main menu (Figure 3-2). The CI screens and submenus for these commands are described in the follo wing sections. Figure 3-2.
Using the Console Interface 893-00992-B 3-7 T able 3-1 describes the CI main menu commands. T able 3-1. Console interface main menu commands Command Description IP Configuration... Displa ys the IP Configuration screen (see “IP Configuration” on page 3-9 ).
Using the BayStack 350 10/100 Autosense Switch 3-8 893-00992-B Reset to Default Settings Resets the s witch to the f actory default configur ation settings . When y ou select this command, the s witch resets, runs a self-test, and displa ys the main menu.
Using the Console Interface 893-00992-B 3-9 IP Configuration The IP Configuration screen (Figure 3-3) allo ws you to set or modify the BayStack 350 switch IP configuration parameters. Data that you enter in the user-configurable fields tak es effect as soon as you press [Enter].
Using the BayStack 350 10/100 Autosense Switch 3-10 893-00992-B T able 3-2 describes the IP Configuration screen fields. T able 3-2. IP Configuration screen fields Field Description BootP Request Mode One of f our modes of operation f or BootP . (See “Choosing a BootP Request Mode” on page 3-11 f or details about the four modes.
Using the Console Interface 893-00992-B 3-11 Choosing a BootP Request Mode The BootP Request Mode field in the IP Configuration screen allo ws you to choose which method the switch uses to broadcast.
Using the BayStack 350 10/100 Autosense Switch 3-12 893-00992-B BootP Alwa ys This mode allo ws the switch to be managed only when configured with the IP address obtained from the BootP server .
Using the Console Interface 893-00992-B 3-13 BootP or Last Address This mode allo ws the switch to be managed even if a BootP serv er is not be reachable. When selected, this mode operates as follo ws: • When the IP data is entered from the console terminal, the data becomes the in-band address of the switch and BootP requests are not broadcast.
Using the BayStack 350 10/100 Autosense Switch 3-14 893-00992-B SNMP Configuration The SNMP Configuration screen (Figure 3-4) allo ws you to set or modify the SNMP configuration parameters.
Using the Console Interface 893-00992-B 3-15 T able 3-3 describes the SNMP Configuration screen fields. *. The T rap IP Address and Community String fields can be set using a MIB table (in a Ba y Netw orks proprietar y MIB). The status of the row in the MIB tab le can be set to Ignore .
Using the BayStack 350 10/100 Autosense Switch 3-16 893-00992-B System Characteristics The System Characteristics screen (Figure 3-5) allo ws you to view system characteristics and contains three user-configurable fields: sysContact, sysName, and sysLocation.
Using the Console Interface 893-00992-B 3-17 T able 3-4 describes the System Characteristics screen fields. *. Although this field can be set up to 255 characters from a Network Management Station (NMS), only 56 characters are display ed on the console ter minal.
Using the BayStack 350 10/100 Autosense Switch 3-18 893-00992-B Switch Configuration The Switch Configuration Menu (Figure 3-6) allo ws you to set or modify your switch configuration. Figure 3-6. Switch Configuration Menu Switch Configuration Menu M AC Address Table V LAN Configuration.
Using the Console Interface 893-00992-B 3-19 T able 3-5 describes the Switch Configuration Menu commands. T able 3-5. Switch Configuration Menu commands Command Description MA C Address T able Displays the MA C Address T able screen (see “MA C Address T able” on page 3-20 ).
Using the BayStack 350 10/100 Autosense Switch 3-20 893-00992-B MA C Address T able The MA C Address T able screen (Figure 3-7) allo ws you to vie w the MAC addresses that the switch has learned. Y ou can also use this screen to search for a specific MA C address.
Using the Console Interface 893-00992-B 3-21 T able 3-6 describes the MAC Address T able screen fields. T able 3-6. MA C Address T able screen fields Field Description Aging Time Specifies how long a learned MAC address remains in the s witch’ s forwarding database.
Using the BayStack 350 10/100 Autosense Switch 3-22 893-00992-B VLAN Configuration The VLAN Configuration screen (Figure 3-8) allo ws you to configure the BayStack 350 switch with up to eight virtual LANs (VLANs). The screen provides a matrix that you use to group the switch ports into logical (virtual) workgroups.
Using the Console Interface 893-00992-B 3-23 Y ou can create VLANs for one BayStack 350 switch, or you can create VLANs that span multiple switches. Ho wever , each switch that participates in the VLAN configuration must be configured separately .
Using the BayStack 350 10/100 Autosense Switch 3-24 893-00992-B Sample VLAN Configuration Figure 3-9 shows an e xample of a VLAN configuration that spans multiple BayStack 350 switches. Each switch (S1, S2, and S3) participates in the VLAN configuration and is configured indi vidually .
Using the Console Interface 893-00992-B 3-25 Figure 3-10 , Figure 3-11 , and Figure 3-12 sho w the VLAN Configuration screen settings for switches S1, S2, and S3, respecti vely .
Using the BayStack 350 10/100 Autosense Switch 3-26 893-00992-B Figure 3-11. VLAN Configuration screen f or switch S2 VLAN Configuration Port V1 V2 V3 V4 V5 V6 V7 V8 ---- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----.
Using the Console Interface 893-00992-B 3-27 Figure 3-12. VLAN Configuration screen f or switch S3 VLAN Configuration Port V1 V2 V3 V4 V5 V6 V7 V8 ---- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- -----.
Using the BayStack 350 10/100 Autosense Switch 3-28 893-00992-B P or t Configuration The Port Configuration screen ( Figure 3-13 ) allo ws you to configure a specific switch port or all switch ports.
Using the Console Interface 893-00992-B 3-29 T able 3-7 describes the Port Configuration screen fields. *. Y ou cannot modify this field for the Ba yStack Model 350F s witch 100BASE-FX fiber optic por ts (por ts 13 and 14).
Using the BayStack 350 10/100 Autosense Switch 3-30 893-00992-B Rate Limiting Configuration The Rate Limiting Configuration screen (Figure 3-14) allo ws you to limit the forwarding rate of broadcast and multicast packets. Y ou can use this screen to view the percentage of broadcast packets and multicast packets recei v ed, on a per-port basis.
Using the Console Interface 893-00992-B 3-31 T able 3-8 describes the Rate Limiting Configuration screen fields. *. Rate limiting is disabled if this field is set to None. This allows you to select and vie w the percentage of specific pack et types present in the network, without inadvertently limiting the forwarding r ate.
Using the BayStack 350 10/100 Autosense Switch 3-32 893-00992-B P or t Statistics The Port Statistics screen ( Figure 3-15 ) allo ws you to view detailed information about a switch port. The screen is di vided into two sections (Recei ved and T ransmitted) so that you can compare and ev aluate throughput or other port parameters.
Using the Console Interface 893-00992-B 3-33 T able 3-9 describes the Port Statistics screen fields. Note: W ith the exception of the Port field, all fields in this screen are read-only . T able 3-9. P or t Statistics screen fields Field Description Po r t Allows y ou to select the number of the por t you w ant to view .
Using the BayStack 350 10/100 Autosense Switch 3-34 893-00992-B Undersized P ackets Indicates the total n umber of pack ets received on this por t with less than 64 b ytes and with proper CRC and framing (also known as short frames or runts).
Using the Console Interface 893-00992-B 3-35 Flooded P ackets Indicates the total number of pac kets flooded (forw arded) through this por t because the destination address was not in the address database .
Using the BayStack 350 10/100 Autosense Switch 3-36 893-00992-B Clear P or t Statistics The Clear Port Statistics screen (Figure 3-16) allo ws you to reset to zero the port counters displayed in the Port Statistics screen. Y ou can reset the port counters for a specific port or for all ports.
Using the Console Interface 893-00992-B 3-37 Service P or t Configuration The Service Port Configuration screen ( Figure 3-17 ) allo ws you to configure and modify the switch service port parameters. Figure 3-17. Service P or t Configuration screen T able 3-11 describes the Service Port Configuration screen fields.
Using the BayStack 350 10/100 Autosense Switch 3-38 893-00992-B Console P or t Speed Allows y ou to set the switch service por t baud rate to match the baud rate of the console terminal.
Using the Console Interface 893-00992-B 3-39 Spanning T ree Configuration The Spanning T ree Configuration Menu ( Figure 3-18 ) allows you to vie w spanning tree parameters and configure indi vidual switch ports to participate in the spanning tree algorithm (ST A).
Using the BayStack 350 10/100 Autosense Switch 3-40 893-00992-B Spanning T ree P or t Configuration The Spanning T ree Port Configuration screen (Figure 3-19) allows you to configure indi vidual switch ports or all switch ports for participation in the ST A.
Using the Console Interface 893-00992-B 3-41 T able 3-13 describes the Spanning T ree Port Configuration screen fields. T able 3-13. Spanning T ree Port Configuration screen fields Field Descripti.
Using the BayStack 350 10/100 Autosense Switch 3-42 893-00992-B Displa y Spanning T ree Switch Settings The Spanning T ree Switch Settings screen (Figure 3-20) allows you to vie w spanning tree parameter settings for the BayStack 350 switch. Figure 3-20.
Using the Console Interface 893-00992-B 3-43 T able 3-14 describes the Spanning T ree Switch Settings parameters. T able 3-14. Spanning T ree Switch Settings parameters P arameter Description Bridge P.
Using the BayStack 350 10/100 Autosense Switch 3-44 893-00992-B Forward Dela y Indicates the F orward Delay par ameter value that the root bridge is currently using. This value specifies the amount of time that the bridge por ts remain in the Listening and Learning states before entering the Forw arding state.
Using the Console Interface 893-00992-B 3-45 TELNET Configuration The TELNET Configuration screen (Figure 3-21) allo ws a user at a remote console terminal to communicate with the BayStack 350 switch as if the console terminal were directly connected to it.
Using the BayStack 350 10/100 Autosense Switch 3-46 893-00992-B T able 3-15. TELNET Configuration screen fields Field Description TELNET Access Allows a user remote access to the CI through a TELNET session.
Using the Console Interface 893-00992-B 3-47 Allowed Sour ce IP Address Specifies up to 10 user-assigned host IP addresses that are allo wed TELNET access to the CI.
Using the BayStack 350 10/100 Autosense Switch 3-48 893-00992-B Software Download The Software Do wnload screen (Figure 3-22) allows you to re vise the BayStack 350 switch software image that is located in non volatile flash memory .
Using the Console Interface 893-00992-B 3-49 T able 3-16 describes the Software Download screen fields. LED Indications During the Download Pr ocess The software do wnload process is automated so that once initiated, it runs to completion without user intervention.
Using the BayStack 350 10/100 Autosense Switch 3-50 893-00992-B T able 3-17 describes the LED indications during the software download process. Note: T able 3-17 describes the LED indications displayed by the BayStack Model 350T (16 port) switch.
Using the Console Interface 893-00992-B 3-51 Displa y Event Log The Event Log screen (Figure 3-23) pro vides information about the following topics: • Software do wnload: Indicates the new software v ersion. • A uthentication failure: Indicates any attempted SNMP get or set access that used an in valid community string.
Using the BayStack 350 10/100 Autosense Switch 3-52 893-00992-B Excessive Bad Entries If the firmware detects e xcessive errors in the e vent log’ s flash memory (errors exceeding 75 percent of the memory b uffer), the e vent log is cleared (that is, all entries are discarded) and an e vent entry is displayed in the Event Log screen.
Using the Console Interface 893-00992-B 3-53 Reset The Reset command allo ws you to reset the switch without erasing any configured switch parameters. Resetting the switch takes approximately fiv e seconds to complete. During this time, the switch initiates a self-test that comprises v arious diagnostic routines and subtests.
Using the BayStack 350 10/100 Autosense Switch 3-54 893-00992-B Reset to Default Settings The Reset to Default Settings command allo ws you to reset the switch and replace all configured switch parameters with the factory default settings. F or a list of factory default settings, refer to Appendix C, “Switch Def ault Settings.
Using the Console Interface 893-00992-B 3-55 Logout The Logout command allo ws a user working at a password-protected console terminal or in an acti ve TELNET session to terminate the session.
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893-00992-B 4-1 Chapter 4 T r oubleshooting Overview This chapter explains ho w to isolate and diagnose problems with your BayStack 350 10/100 Autosense Switch. This chapter is organized to help lead you through a logical process for troubleshooting your BayStack 350 switch.
Using the BayStack 350 10/100 Autosense Switch 4-2 893-00992-B LED Indications The BayStack 350 switch LEDs are located on the front panel (see Figure 4-1). Figure 4-1. LED locations T able 4-1 describes the BayStack 350 switch LEDs, as numbered in Figure 4-1.
Troubleshooting 893-00992-B 4-3 *. Not av ailable on the BayStac k Model 350F fiber optic por ts 13 and 14. T able 4-1. LED indications Item Icon/Label Description 1 P ower P ower LED (green) On: DC power is a vailable to the s witch’ s inter nal circuitry .
Using the BayStack 350 10/100 Autosense Switch 4-4 893-00992-B Diagnosing and Correcting the Pr oblem Before you perform the problem-solving steps in this section, cycle the po wer to the BayStack 350 switch (disconnect and then reconnect the A C po wer cord); then, verify that the switch follo ws the normal power -up sequence.
Troubleshooting 893-00992-B 4-5 P or t Connection Pr oblems Port connection problems can usually be traced to a poor cable connection or an improper connection of the port cables at either end of the link.
Using the BayStack 350 10/100 Autosense Switch 4-6 893-00992-B • If the autonegotiation feature is not present or is not enabled, at the connected station, the BayStack 350 switch may not be able to determine the correct duplex mode.
893-00992-B A-1 Appendix A T echnical Specifications This appendix lists the technical specifications for the BayStack 350 10/100 Autosense Switch. En vironmental Electrical Ph ysical Dimensions T e.
Using the BayStack 350 10/100 Autosense Switch A-2 893-00992-B P erformance Specifications Netw ork Protocol and Standar ds Compatibility Data Rate Interface Options Safety Agency Certification F rame Forw ard Rate (64-byte pac kets): 1.
Technical Specifications 893-00992-B A-3 Electr omagnetic Emissions Electr omagnetic Susceptibility • FCC P ar t 15, Subpar t B, Class A • EN55022 (CISPR 22: 1985), Class A • VCCI Class 1 ITE • A ustralian AS 3548 EN50082-1 350fbk.
Using the BayStack 350 10/100 Autosense Switch A-4 893-00992-B Dec laration of Conformity The follo wing Declaration of Conformity for the BayStack 350 10/100 Autosense Switch complies with ISO/IEC Guide 22 and EN45014.
893-00992-B B-1 Appendix B Connector s and Pin Assignments This appendix describes the BayStack 350 10/100 Autosense Switch port connectors and pin assignments. RJ-45 (10B ASE-T/100B ASE-TX) P or t Connector s The RJ-45 port connectors (Figure B-1) are wired as MDI-X ports to connect end stations without using crossov er cables.
Using the BayStack 350 10/100 Autosense Switch B-2 893-00992-B T able B-1 lists the RJ-45 (8-pin modular) port connector pin assignments. MDI and MDI-X Devices Media Dependent Interface (MDI) is the IEEE standard for the interface to unshielded twisted pair (UTP) cable.
Connectors and Pin Assignments 893-00992-B B-3 MDI-X to MDI Cable Connections BayStack 350 switches use MDI-X ports that allo w you to connect directly to end stations without using crossov er cables (Figure B-2).
Using the BayStack 350 10/100 Autosense Switch B-4 893-00992-B MDI-X to MDI-X Cable Connections If you are connecting the BayStack 350 switch to a de vice that also implements MDI-X ports, use a crossov er cable (Figure B-3).
Connectors and Pin Assignments 893-00992-B B-5 DB-9 (RS-232-D) Service P or t Connector The DB-9 service port connector (Figure B-4) is configured as a data communications equipment (DCE) de vice connector . The DSR and CTS signal outputs are always asserted; the CD, DTR, R TS, and RI signal inputs are not used.
Using the BayStack 350 10/100 Autosense Switch B-6 893-00992-B 100B ASE-FX Fiber Optic P or t Connectors The BayStack 350F switch provides tw o duplex SC connectors for supporting switched 100 Mb/s Fast Ethernet connections o ver 50/125 and 62.5/125 micron multimode fiber optic cable.
893-00992-B C-1 Appendix C Switch Default Settings T able C-1 lists the factory default settings for the BayStack 350 switch. T able C-1. Factory default settings f or the BayStack 350 s witch Field Default Setting Appears in This CI Screen BootP Request Mode BootP When Needed IP Configuration In-Band IP Address 0.
Using the BayStack 350 10/100 Autosense Switch C-2 893-00992-B *. This field is not availab le for the Ba yStack 350F switch 100BASE-FX fiber optic ports (por ts 13 and 14).
893-00992-B D-1 Appendix D Sample BootP Configuration File This appendix provides a sample BootP configuration file. The BootP server searches for this file, called bootptab (or BOO TPT AB.
Using the BayStack 350 10/100 Autosense Switch D-2 893-00992-B # Caution # # Omitting a Forward slash (/) when the entry is continued to the next line, # can cause the interruption of the booting process or the incorrect image file # to download. Always include forward slashes where needed.
893-00992-B Index-1 A Acti vity LEDs, 1-3 Aging T ime field, 3-21 Allowed Source IP Address field, 3-47 Allowed Source Mask field, 3-47 Authentication T rap field, 3-15 Auto Negotiation field, 3-.
Index-2 893-00992-B Community String field, 3-15 components of BayStack 350 switch, 1-2 Configurable field, 3-10 connectors, 1-3, B-1 console interface (CI) access options, 3-1 description, 3-1 mai.
893-00992-B Index-3 console terminal, 2-3 en vironmental specifications, 2-4 installation flo wchart, 1-12 LED verification, 2-15 mounting brackets, 2-3 network cable preparation, 2-3 package conte.
Index-4 893-00992-B Participation field, 3-41 password prompt screen, 3-55 Path Cost field, 3-41 pin assignments, B-1 port cables, connecting, 2-12 Port Configuration command, 3-19 Port Configurat.
893-00992-B Index-5 download process, 3-49 image upgrades, 1-6 requirements, 2-4 Software Do wnload command, 3-7 Software Do wnload screen, 3-48 Spanning T ree Configuration command, 3-7 Spanning T r.
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