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IntraCore ™ 65120 Series Gigabit Ethernet Switches User’s Manual.
2 Quick Start Guide Follow these steps to install the IntraCore 65120: 1. Open the box and check the contents. See Chapter 2.1 Package Contents for a complete list of the items included with your IntraCore 65120. 2. Install the IntraCore 65120 switch in an equipment or wall rack, or prepare it for desktop placement.
3 IntraCore ™ 65120 Series Gigabit Ethernet Switches User’s Manual Asanté Technologies, Inc. 821 Fox Lane San Jose, CA 95131 USA SALES 800 - 662 - 9686 Home/Office Solutions 800 - 303 - 9121 Enterprise Solutions 408 - 435 - 8388 TECHNICAL SUPPORT 801 - 566 - 8991 Worldwide 801 - 303 - 3787 FAX www.
4 Table of Contents Quick Start Guide 2 Chapter 1 Introduction 6 1.1 Front Panel Descriptions 6 1.2 LED Defin itions 7 1.3 Management 8 Chapter 2 Installation and Setup 10 2. 1 Package Contents 10 2.2 Installation Overview 10 2.3 Setup 12 2.4 Password Protection 13 2.
5 Appendix D: FCC Compliance and Safety Statements 46 App endix E: Online Warranty Registration 47.
6 Chapter 1 Introduction Thank you for purchasing the Asanté IntraCore 65120 Series Gigabit Ethernet switch. In addition to the traditional console and telnet interface, this switch can also be configured and managed through a user - friendly web browser interface.
7 1.2 LED Definitions The following Table descr ibes the LEDs, which allows monitoring of the status of your switch: Port LED Color ON OFF N/A Power/System Green Amber Red Power is up Booting Failure .
8 1.3 Management There are three different methods by which a user can manage the switch: web, console/telnet, or SNMP. 1.3.1 Web - Based Interface Users can configure the switch, monitor the LED panel, and display statistics graphically with Netscape Navigator browser version 4.
9 1.3.4 Management Information Bases (MIBs) The system supports the foll owing MIBs: 1. MIB II (RFC 1213) 2. Ethernet Interface MIB (RFC 1643) 3. Bridge MIB (RFC 1493) 4. 4 groups of RMON (RFC 1457) • The Ethernet Statistics Group • The Ethernet History Group • The Alarm Group • The Event Group 5.
10 Chapter 2 Installation and Setup This chapter provides the following information: • Package Contents • I nstallation • Setup • Password Protection • IP Assignment • SNMP Host Access 2.
11 • Examine your work area for p otential hazards (I.e. wet floors, ungrounded cables, etc. 2.2.2 Recommended Installation Tools You will need the following tools and equipment (not included) to install the IntraCore 65120 switch: • Number 1, number 2 and 3/16 - inch flat - blade screwdrive rs • Antistatic mat or foam 2.
12 2.2.7 Equipment Rack Guidelines • Size: 17.25 x 10.0 x 1.7 inches 423 x 245 x 43 mm • Ventilation: Ensure that the rack is installed in a room where the temperature remains below 40° C ( 104° F). Be sure that there are no obstructions, such as other equipment or cables, blocking airflow to or from the IntraCore 65120 vents.
13 2.4 Password Protection The Password Protection feature is disabled by default, allowing immediate access to ANYONE on the network. To protect your switch from unauthorized changes to the configuration, you must enable the protection feature. It can only be enabled through the console interface.
14 4. Now enter your password, pressing Enter when done. 5. Enter the passwo rd again to confirm, pressing Enter when done. 6. Press Ctrl+W to save. 2.5 IP Assignment To assign an IP address (other than the default IP address): 1. From the Main Menu, select a .
15 6. Press Ctrl - W when done to save these changes. 7. After making IP changes, the system needs to be reset. Press the Esc key to return to the System Manager Menu. 8. Go to System Manager/Reset . Use the arrow keys to select Yes to proceed with Reset.
16 Chapter 3 Web - Based Management Web - Based Management allows switch configuration changes to be made using an Internet Web browser. This interface also allows for system monitori ng of the Switch.
17 3.2 Introduction This page briefly describes the web - based management f eatures, device management and Interface operation. It contains a product overview and product features. 3.3 System Manager The system manager contains all system operations and general information.
18 3.3.2 IP Settings There are three tunable parameters to be set by the system administrator: • Enter site - specific IP address, Gateway address and Network mask • Click Apply to change the IP settings • Save Configurat ion to NVRAM and reset the system to implement the changes 3.
19 3.3.4 Firmware Upda te On the Firmware Update screen, the system can be configured to download and boot from a new image off the network (Please refer to Chapter 5 when updating software). Choose from the following options: Net option: This option allows the user to try out a new image before upgrading.
20 3.4 Port Manager This page will allow access to the por t parameters. The configurable parameters are available as follows: • Port Name • Port Enable • Auto Negotiation • Operating Parameters • Flow Control • HOL Blocking 3.
21 Remove an existing entry: • Highlight that entry in the table, by clicking on the MAC address • Choose Remove 3.5.2 Address Aging Aging Time is a variable that must be configured. Its purpose is to determine the amount of time an entry is held in the forwarding tables.
22 3.6.2 Port Settings For the Port Settings options, you can specify spanning tree parameters for each port. These parameters include port priority and path cost .
23 Add VLAN Membership: • Select the VLAN you want to modify • Click the box below the port number on the line of the VLAN, so that a “T” (tagged) or “U” (untagged) appears Remove VLAN Membership: • Click the box again until a blank box appears.
24 3.9 Port Mirroring Port mirroring is a feature to help in the debugging of a network. This web interface page allows enabling or disabling of port mirroring and the setting of source and monitor ports. The Monitor port will show a copy of every packet that arrives or leaves the source port.
25 3.10.2 Host Table The SNMP Host Table screen allows you to add and remove hosts from access rights that have been granted to community groups. The permissions GET, SET and TRAP are assigned to a co.
26 3.11 IGMP (Internet Group Management Protocol) Management IGMP is the Internet control protocol used by IP hosts to report their multicast group memberships to any neighboring multicast router. Enable IGMP to achieve automatic multicast filtering for efficient bandwidth utilization.
27 3.12.2 Group Chart This chart tracks the types of errors that have occurred on one port. Enter the port selection, the refresh rate and the color. When all of the variabl es are set, click Draw . Click Reset to start again. 3.12.3 History Graph This page will graph data over time, allowing you to compare each port’s activity.
28 Chapter 4 Console Interface The console, using VT100 terminal emulation, can be accessed from the RS232 serial port or a telnet connection. The switch offers password protection for this interface. All of the following examples of the Console’s User Interface show a screen capture from a telnet session.
29 4.4 System Manager This menu contains all the options needed for basic configuration of the switch. Menu items are: • General Info • IP Settings • S ecurity Admin • NVRAM Admin • Firmware Update • Reset 4.
30 4.4.4 Non - Volatile Random Access Memory (NVRAM) Admin This screen allows the user to save any configuration changes that are made, or to restore the default settings (choosing Restore Defaults without Boot Parameters will reset most defaults, but not the IP address and boot loader configuration).
31 4.5 Port Manag er The Port Manager screen allows the user to arrange the port characteristics related to link operations. Select a . All Ports to arrange multiple port configurations, or b . Port Specific to configure one port at a time. Use the spacebar to toggle between selections.
32 4.6.2 Address Aging Aging Time is a variable that must be configured. Its purpose is to determine the length of time an entry is held in the fo rwarding tables. The default value is set at 300 seconds (5 minutes). The Administrator may change this value to any value between 10 and 1,000,000 seconds.
33 4.8 VLAN Setup The VLAN tagging option is a standard set by the IEEE to facilitate the spanning of VLANs across multiple switches (Reference: IEEE standard 802.1Q - 1998 Virtual Bridged Local Area Networks). 4.8.1 VLAN Administration In this screen the user can add new VLAN groups by entering the VLAN ID and name.
34 4.10 Port Mirroring Port Mirroring is a feature to help in the debugging of a network. Th is screen allows for the enabling or disabling of port mirroring and the setting of source and monitor ports. The monitor port will show a copy of every packet that arrives or leaves the source port.
35 4.12 Internet Group Management Protocol (IGMP) Management IGMP is the Internet control protocol used by IP hosts to report their multicast group memberships to any neighboring multicast router. Enable IGMP to achieve automatic multicast f iltering for efficient bandwidth utilization.
36 Chapter 5 Firmware Update Procedure The application firmware is field - updateable. The update procedure and the required equipment ar e described in this chapter. Note : Once the system is up, it is controlled by an executing application image residing in the flash memory.
37 Chapter 6 Switching C oncepts The following sections provide brief explanations of some of the concepts related to switching. If more information is required, please refer to networking textbooks, online resources (i.e. www.oreillynet. com ) or your MIS manager.
38 Forward Delay After a recalculation of the spanning tree, the Forward Delay parameter regulates the delay before each port b egins transmitting traffic. If a port begins forwarding traffic too soon (before a new root bridge has been selected), the network can be adversely affected.
39 6.2.2 Flow Control With a link operating at a high data rate, a switch may experience occasional limitations in the buffe r space used to store Ethernet frames before forwarding them. In this situation, if the sending station continues to send frames, the switch will have no option but to discard the frames.
40 Appendix A: Troubleshooting In the unlikely event your network does not operate properly, follow the troubleshooting tips below: CHECK YOUR POWER CONNECTION. Is the Power LED on? If not plug the p ower cord into another known working AC outlet. CHECK YOUR NETWORK CABLE.
41 Appendix B: VLAN Description and Examples Packets received by the sw itch will be treated in the following way with regard to the Switch’s VLAN settings: 1. When an untagged packet enters a port, it will be automatically tagged with the port’s default VLAN ID tag number.
42 3. To allow untagged packets to participate in the ‘New’ VLAN, make sure to change the Port VLAN IDs for the relevant ports. To access the Port VLAN ID page choose c . PVID Settings from the VLAN Setup menu. Use the space bar to add an ‘X’ i ndicating which PVID is assigned to which port.
43 The specific ports shown above have the following Port VLAN ID settings (The Port VLAN ID settings for each port are configured in their respective Port Specific screen (in the Port Manager Menu) o.
44 Appendix C: Features, Defaults and Specifications The IntraCore 65120 is shipped with the following factory default settings and specifications: • Switching Method: Store - and - forward • System Packets Buffer Size: 1.
45 • Supports up to 64 virtual LANs • 17 - inch and standard 1U chassis high • Internal power supply.
46 Appendix D: FCC Compliance and Safety Statements FCC Compliance Statement This equipment generates and uses radio frequency energy and if not installed and use d properly, that is, in strict accordance with the instructions provided with the equipment, may cause interference to radio and TV communication.
47 Appendix E: Online Warranty Registrati on Before calling Asanté Technical Support, please register your switch online at www.asante.com/support/registration.html . By doing so, you’ll be entitled to special offers, up - to - date info rmation and important product bulletins.
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