Asante IntraSwitch 5324 Manual

Quick Installation Guide
IntraSwitch 5324
Additional materials required:
• Refer to Step #2 ("Connect to the Network") to determine the cables you need for
connecting the IntraSwitch to the network.
• Phillips screwdriver (#2) for rack-mounting the switch.
Package Contents
(1) System software diskette
(1) CD containing IntraSpection™ Web-
based network management software
(1) User's Manual
(1) Quick Installation Guide (this card)
The IntraSwitch 5324 is shipped with the following items:
(1) IntraSwitch 5324 Ethernet switch
(2) Rack-mounting brackets
(12)Standard Phillips screws for
attaching rack-mounting brackets
(4) Rubber pads for desktop placement
(1) Power cord
Overview
This guide provides instructions for installing, configuring, and monitoring your IntraSwitch
5324.
For more information on the IntraSwitch, including using the various management options
available, refer to the IntraSwitch 5324 User's Manual included in your package.
1. Place the IntraSwitch on a flat surface or in an equipment rack.
Important: See "Rack Mounting/Desktop Placement" on the reverse side of
this card for information on securing the switch in an equipment rack or preparing it
for desktop placement.
2. Plug one end of the supplied power cord into the connector on the left side of the
unit's rear panel.
3. Plug the other end into a grounded AC outlet.
4. Turn on the power switch (located on the left side of the unit's rear panel).
Make sure the front-panel LEDs blink once and the power light is on.
5. Power off the IntraSwitch.
After the power connection is checked, the switch is ready to be connected to the
network. Proceed to Step 2, "Connect to the Network."
1Plug In and Check Power Connection
MII ports Cabling Procedures
The optional MII expansion slots have an MDI-X (Media Dependent Interface, where "X"
stands for cross-over) interface. These slots allow for the connection of 10/100TX,
100Base-FX, or 10Base-FL (fiber) ports.
To connect a 10/100TX module to a network station:
• Use a Category 5 UTP cross-over cable with RJ-45 connectors.
To connect a 10/100TX module to a repeater/hub:
• Use a Category 5 UTP straight-through cable with RJ-45 connectors.
To connect a 10/100TX module to a repeater/hub's uplink port:
• Use a Category 5 UTP cross-over cable with RJ-45 connectors.
To connect a 100Base-FX module to a repeater/hub or to a network station:
• Use a dual 62.5/125 micron graded–index multimode fiber-optic cable fitted with
a dual SC connector.
To connect a 10Base-FL module to a repeater/hub or to a network station:
• Use a dual 62.5/125 micron graded–index multimode fiber-optic cable fitted with a
dual ST connector.
10Base-T Ports and 10/100 Port cabling procedures
The 24 10Base-T ports and single 10/100 port each have an MDI (Media Dependent
Interface, the IEEE 10Base-T standard for Unshielded Twisted-Pair cable) interface.
To connect to a network station:
• Use a Category 3, 4 or 5 UTP straight-through cable (100 meters max.) with RJ-45
connectors. (Use a Category 5 cable with the 10/100 port.)
To connect to a repeater/hub:
• Use a Category 5 UTP cross-over cable (100 meters max.) with RJ-45 connectors.
To connect one to a repeater/hub's uplink port:
• Use a Category 3, 4 or 5 UTP straight-through cable (100 meters max.) with RJ-45
connectors. (Use a Category 5 cable with the 10/100 port.)
1. Make sure the IntraSwitch is NOT powered on.
2. Connect network devices to the switch, following the cable guidelines below.
3. Power on the IntraSwitch.
After the switch is connected to the network, it can be configured for manage-
ment capabilities. If you want to use the IntraSwitch as a managed switch,
proceed to Step 3 "Configure for Management."
2Connect to the Network

Technical Specifications
Network Management SNMP-compatible management software, HTTP
management software, Telnet software
Connectors RS-232 (DB-9, female), RJ-45 (10Base-T and 10/
100Base-TX), MII (Media Independent Interface)
Spanning Tree Support IEEE 802.1d
MAC Address Table Size 1024
Dimensions Width: 17.1 inches (434.3 mm)
Height: 2.25 inches (57.2 mm)
Depth: 14.5 inches (368.3 mm)
Weight 11 pounds (5 kilograms)
Power Specifications
Voltage Range: 100 to 250 VAC
Frequency Range: 50/60/440 Hz
Maximum current range: 1.6A
Environmental Specifications
Temperature Operating: 0°to 45°C
Relative Humidity Operating: 5% to 85% (non-condensing)
Standards Compliance MIB II, RMON (4 groups: 1,2,3,9), BootP, DHCP,
IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.1d
Safety UL, CSA, VDE, TUV
Emissions FCC Class A, EN55022, CE
LEDs
Asking for Assistance
Technical Support Hours: 6:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Pacific Standard Time, Monday-Friday
For troubleshooting tips, refer to Appendix A in the IntraSwitch 5324 User's Manual .
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metal cover
3. After connecting to the switch, the Local Management Interface Main Menu
appears on the screen.
4. Type cto open the Configuration Menu.
The "Enter Password" prompt appears.
5. Type Asante at the "Enter Password" prompt.
The password is case sensitive.
6. Press return.
The Configuration Menu appears.
7. Type i to open the TCP/IP Parameter Menu.
The TCP/IP Parameter Menu appears.
8. Type i to select the option "Set IP Address."
9. Type a valid IP address for the IntraSwitch at the prompt, then press return.
▲Depending on your network configuration, you may also need to set subnet mask
and default router information for the IntraSwitch. See “Configure TCP/IP
Parameters” in Chapter 4 of the User's Manual for details.
10. Type qto return to the Configuration Menu.
Console Configuration
1. Using a straight-through RS-232 cable with a 9-pin male D-subminiature plug at
one end, connect a stand-alone terminal or a PC with a terminal emulator to the
Console port on the IntraSwitch.
2. Make sure both units are powered on.
If using a PC with a terminal emulator, make sure it is configured with the
following terminal settings: • Stop Bits: 1
• Flow Control Hardware: None
• Bits Per Second: 9600
• Data Bits: 8
• Parity: None
▲Skip this step if you plan to use the IntraSwitch as an unmanaged switch.
To use the IntraSwitch 5324 as a managed switch, it must be configured with an IP
address. This can be accomplished in one of two ways:
• automatically using BootP (default)
• manually via the Console port
BootP Configuration
The IntraSwitch 5324 is shipped with BootP support. BootP allows the switch to be
automatically configured with an IP address when the switch is connected to the
network and is powered on, if your network contains a BootP server configured with
available, valid IP addresses.
1. Make sure your network has a BootP server configured with a valid IP address
entry for the IntraSwitch 5324.
2. When the IntraSwitch is connected to the network and is powered on, it automati-
cally transmits a BootP request across the network (up to 10 times) until it
receives a valid IP address from the BootP server.
3. After an IP address is received, the switch can be managed via in-band access.
Refer to Chapter 4 of the User's Manual for more information.
If an IP address is NOT received, the switch will need to be manually configured
with an IP address via the Console port. See "Console Configuration" below.
3Configure for Management
Desktop Placement
The IntraSwitch has four rubber self-adhesive feet that can be applied to the bottom of
the chassis to enable desktop/free-standing installation of the unit.
1. Turn the switch over so that the bottom of the chassis faces up.
2. Peel the protective backing off of each rubber foot.
3. Position each rubber foot over the recessed areas near the four corners of the
switch.
4. Press each rubber foot into place.
5. Place the switch on a horizontal surface with a minimum area of 17.1" x 14.5".
The IntraSwitch can be installed in a standard 19-inch EIA RS-310C equipment rack.
The switch can also be placed on a horizontal surface with support capabilities of 11
pounds (5 kilograms).
Equipment Rack Installation
To install the IntraSwitch in an equipment rack:
1. Mount one rack bracket (supplied) on each side of the switch’s chassis with the
screws provided.
2. Place the IntraSwitch in the equipment rack.
3. Use the four remaining screws to secure the switch by its mounting brackets to
the equipment rack.
Important: Make sure the switch is supported until all four remaining screws for
each bracket are installed. Failure to do so could cause the switch to fall, resulting in
personal injury or damage to the unit, or both.
Rack Mounting/Desktop Placement
To install an MII module:
1. Unscrew the metal cover from the front of an MII expansion slot on the
IntraSwitch.
2. Align the bottom of an MII module with the rails on the inside of the expansion
slot.
3. Slide the MII module into the expansion slot until it stops, then push the module
in until it seats with the connector.
4. Screw the module into place using the screw that came with your MII module
(this secures the module's connection).
After the MII module is installed, connect the port to a network device.
MII Expansion Slots
The IntraSwitch has two optional Media Independent Interface (MII) expansion slots
on the switch's back panel which allow for the addition of various types of media
access modules, including 10/100 TX, 100Base-FX, and 10Base-FL.
The MII modules are sold separately and comply with IEEE 802.3 and 802.3u (10/
100Base-T and 100Base-FX) specifications.