Asante IntraSwitch 5324 User manual

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IntraSwitch™5324
User’sManual
Asanté Technologies, Inc.
821 Fox Lane
San Jose, CA 95131
www.asante.com
1.800.662.9686
July 1997
Part Number: 06-00316-01 Rev. A

Copyright 1997 by Asanté Technologies, Inc.
All rights reserved.No part of this manual,or any associated artwork,software,product,
design or design concept,may be copied,reproduced or stored,in whole or in part,in any
form or by any means mechanical,electronic,optical,photocopying,recording or other-
wise,including translation to another language or format,without the express written con-
sent ofAsantéTechnologies,Inc.
Printed in the United States ofAmerica.
Trademarks
Asanté and IntraSwitch are trademarks ofAsantéTechnologies,Inc. All other product
names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies.
FCC Information
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital
device,pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.These limits are designed to provide reason-
able protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commer-
cial environment.This equipment generates,uses,and can radiate radio frequency energy,
and,if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual,may cause harm-
ful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area
is likely to cause harmful interference,in which case you must correct the interference at
your own expense.
Product Warranty
This IntraSwitch 5324 has a three-year warranty which applies to the original purchaser of
the product. AsantéTechnologies,Inc.warrants that this product will be free from defects
in title,materials,and manufacturing workmanship during the warranty period.If the
IntraSwitch is found to be defective,then,as your sole remedy and as the manufacturer’s
only responsibility,AsantéTechnologies,Inc.will repair or replace the product provided
that(1)youcallAsantéTechnologies,Inc.foraReturnedMerchandiseAuthorization(RMA)
number, that (2) you clearly write the RMA number on the outside of the package, and that
(3) you return it,postage prepaid,during the warranty period.This warranty is exclusive
and is limited to the IntraSwitch 5324.This warranty shall not apply to IntraSwitch prod-
ucts that have been subject to abuse,misuse,abnormal electrical or environmental condi-
tions,or any condition other than what can be considered normal use.
Note: The warranty card must be filed withAsantéTechnologies,Inc.within 30 days after
the date of purchase.
Warranty Disclaimers
AsantéTechnologies,Inc.makes no other warranties,express,implied,or otherwise,
regarding the IntraSwitch 5324, and specifically disclaims any warranty for merchantability
or fitness for a particular purpose.
The exclusion of implied warranties is not permitted in some states and exclusions speci-
fied herein may not apply to you.This warranty provides you with specific legal rights.
There may be other rights you have which vary from state to state.
Limitation of Liability
The liability of Asanté Technologies, Inc. arising from this warranty and sale shall be limited
to a refund of the purchase price.In no event shallAsantéTechnologies,Inc.be liable for
costs of procurement or substitute products or services,or for any lost profits,or for any
consequential,incidental,direct damages,however caused and on any theory of liability,
arising form this warranty and sale.These limitations shall apply notwithstanding any fail-
ure of essential purpose of any limited remedy.

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Table of Contents
List of Figures........................................................................ix
List of Tables..........................................................................xi
Preface .................................................................................xiii
Asking for Assistance....................................................................xiv
Contacting Technical Support................................................xiv
Manual Contents.............................................................................xv
Document Conventions.................................................................xvi
Audience........................................................................................xvi
Introduction ....................................................................... 1-1
IntraSwitch 5324............................................................................1-2
IntraSwitch Components........................................................1-3
10/100TX Port..................................................................1-3
10Base-T Ports..................................................................1-3
Management Connections................................................1-3
MII Expansion Slots..........................................................1-3
Redundant Power Supply Connector...............................1-3
Power Switch...................................................................1-3
Power Supply Connector.................................................1-3
Configuration/ Management...................................................1-4
Console/Telnet Management ...........................................1-4
SNMP-Based Management................................................1-4
Web Browser Management..............................................1-4
Switching Capacity .................................................................1-5
Features...................................................................................1-6
Package Contents....................................................................1-7
Tools and Materials .................................................................1-8
Factory Defaults......................................................................1-9

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Installation ........................................................................ 2-1
Installing the IntraSwitch...............................................................2-2
Installation Guidelines.............................................................2-2
Power Requirements........................................................2-2
Environmental Requirements...........................................2-2
Cooling and Airflow.........................................................2-2
Installation Overview..............................................................2-3
Connecting Power..................................................................2-4
Rack Mounting/Desktop Placement .......................................2-5
Equipment Rack Installation ............................................2-5
Free-Standing Installation.................................................2-6
Connecting to the Network....................................................2-7
10Base-T Ports..................................................................2-7
10/100TX Port..................................................................2-7
MII Ports...........................................................................2-8
10/100TX Module......................................................2-8
100Base-FX Module...................................................2-8
10Base-FL Module......................................................2-8
Cabling Scenarios Diagram..............................................2-9
Setting up for Management...................................................2-10
BootP Configuration.......................................................2-10
Console Configuration ...................................................2-11
Installing MII Modules...........................................................2-13
LED Indicators .................................................................... 3-1
LED Indicators................................................................................3-2
Port LEDs.................................................................................3-3
Power LED ..............................................................................3-4
Diagnostic LEDs ......................................................................3-4

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Setting Up For Management ........................................... 4-1
IntraSwitch Management...............................................................4-2
Overview.................................................................................4-2
Management Scenarios.....................................................4-3
Out-of-Band Management........................................................4-4
In-Band Management...............................................................4-6
Console Management ....................................................... 5-1
Console Management.....................................................................5-2
Overview.................................................................................5-2
Management Tasks..................................................................5-3
Local Management Interface...................................................5-4
Main Menu........................................................................5-4
Accessing a Submenu.......................................................5-4
Exiting a Submenu ...........................................................5-4
General Information Menu......................................................5-5
Configuration Menu................................................................5-6
Logging into the Configuration Menu..............................5-6
Configure System Administration Information.................5-9
Changing System Administration Information ........5-10
Configure TCP/IP Parameters ........................................5-11
Changing TCP/IP Information.................................5-12
Configure Bootstrap Parameters ....................................5-13
Performing a Software Upgrade..............................5-15
Configure SNMP Parameters..........................................5-16
Changing Community Strings..................................5-17
Enabling Traps.........................................................5-18
Adding a Trap Receiver Entry..................................5-18
Deleting a Trap Receiver Entry................................5-19
Configure Port Parameters.............................................5-20
Enabling/Disabling a Port........................................5-22
Configuring Full Duplex..........................................5-22

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Configuring Auto-Negotiation.................................5-23
Configure RMON Parameters.........................................5-24
Configure MAC Forwarding Table Parameters...............5-25
Displaying the MAC Forwarding Table....................5-26
Finding an Entry in the MAC Forwarding Table......5-27
Setting the Age Out Timer.......................................5-27
Configure Spanning Tree Parameters.............................5-28
Enabling/Disabling Spanning Tree on ALL Ports.....5-30
Enabling/Disabling Spanning Tree on a Single Port 5-30
Set Telnet Idle Time Out................................................5-32
Set Console Password.....................................................5-33
Reset EEPROM to Default...............................................5-34
Resetting the IntraSwitch...............................................5-35
Statistics Menu ......................................................................5-36
Status Monitoring and Statistics ..................................... 6-1
Monitoring the IntraSwitch............................................................6-2
Viewing the Current Operating Information..........................6-2
Viewing Statistics....................................................................6-4
Selecting a Port..........................................................6-5
Monitoring Counters.................................................6-5
Resetting Statistics.....................................................6-6
Stopping Statistics .....................................................6-6
Exiting the Statistics Menu........................................6-6
Counter Descriptions................................................6-6
Advanced Management .................................................... 7-1
Advanced Management..................................................................7-2
RMON Overview.....................................................................7-2
Benefits of RMON ...................................................................7-2
Configuring RMON Parameters...............................................7-3
RMON History Group................................................7-4
RMON Alarm Group..................................................7-9
RMON Event Group ................................................7-15

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Troubleshooting.................................................................A-1
LED Indicators........................................................................ A-1
Supported MIBs..................................................................B-1
RMON (RFC 1757)..................................................................B-1
Statistics............................................................................B-1
History Group...................................................................B-2
Alarm Group.....................................................................B-2
Event Group.....................................................................B-3
MIB II (RFC 1213)...................................................................B-3
System Group...................................................................B-3
Interface Group................................................................B-3
Address Trans Group........................................................B-4
IP Group...........................................................................B-4
IP Address Table...............................................................B-4
IP Routing Table...............................................................B-4
IP Address Translation Table............................................B-4
ICMP Group .....................................................................B-4
TCP Group .......................................................................B-5
TCP Connection Table.....................................................B-5
UDP Group.......................................................................B-5
UDP Listener Table...........................................................B-5
SNMP Group.....................................................................B-5
Bridge MIB (1493)...................................................................B-6
Base Port...........................................................................B-6
Spanning Tree Configuration...........................................B-6
Bridge Filter Forwarding Table ........................................B-6
Technical Specifications .................................................... C-1
Network Management Platforms Supported................... C-1
LEDs.................................................................................C-1
Connectors...................................................................... C-1
Spanning Tree Support....................................................C-1
MAC Address Table Size.................................................. C-1
Dimensions...................................................................... C-1
Weight.............................................................................C-2

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Power Specifications.......................................................C-2
Environmental Specifications.......................................... C-2
Standards Compliance..................................................... C-2
Mounting Options...........................................................C-2
Redundant Power Supply................................................C-2
Management Menu Tree ...................................................D-1
Index.............................................................................. Index i

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List of Figures
Figure 1-1 IntraSwitch 5324 front panel........................................ 1-2
Figure 1-2 IntraSwitch 5324 back panel........................................ 1-2
Figure 2-1 Connecting the power cord to the IntraSwitch........... 2-4
Figure 2-2 Mounting rack bracket on the IntraSwitch .................. 2-5
Figure 2-3 Applying rubber feet to bottom of IntraSwitch chassis 2-6
Figure 2-4 IntraSwitch cabling scenarios....................................... 2-9
Figure 2-5 Connecting to the Console port................................. 2-11
Figure 2-6 IntraSwitch Local Management Interface Main Menu 2-12
Figure 2-7 MII expansion slots..................................................... 2-13
Figure 2-8 Installing an MII expansion module........................... 2-14
Figure 2-9 Securing an MII expansion module............................ 2-14
Figure 3-1 IntraSwitch LED panel.................................................. 3-2
Figure 4-1 IntraSwitch 5324 management options........................ 4-3
Figure 4-2 Connecting to the Console port................................... 4-4
Figure 5-1 Local Management Interface Main Menu...................... 5-4
Figure 5-2 General Information Menu........................................... 5-5
Figure 5-3 Configuration Menu...................................................... 5-6
Figure 5-3 System Administration Information Menu.................... 5-9
Figure 5-4 TCP/IP Parameter Menu............................................. 5-11
Figure 5-5 BootStrap Parameter Menu......................................... 5-13
Figure 5-6 SNMP Parameter Menu............................................... 5-16
Figure 5-7 Port Parameter Menu.................................................. 5-20
Figure 5-8 MAC Forwarding Table Parameters Menu.................. 5-25
Figure 5-8 MAC Forwarding Table............................................... 5-26
Figure 5-9 Spanning Tree Parameters Menu................................ 5-28
Figure 5-9 Spanning Tree Port Parameters Menu........................ 5-30
Figure 5-10 Set TelNet Idle Time Out command line.................... 5-32
Figure 5-11 Set Console Password command line......................... 5-33
Figure 5-12 Reset EEProm to Default command line..................... 5-34
Figure 6-1 General Information Menu........................................... 6-2

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Figure 6-2 Statistics screen (page one of two)............................................ 6-4
Figure 7-1 RMON Parameters Menu............................................................ 7-3
Figure 7-2 RMON History Group Menu ...................................................... 7-4
Figure 7-3 Add RMON History Control Group entry................................... 7-5
Figure 7-4 Display RMON History Control Group entry............................. 7-6
Figure 7-5 Display RMON History Statistic entry........................................ 7-7
Figure 7-6 RMON Alarm Group Menu......................................................... 7-9
Figure 7-7 Add RMON Alarm Group entry................................................ 7-10
Figure 7-8 Object ID entry ........................................................................ 7-11
Figure 7-9 Display RMON Alarm Group entry .......................................... 7-13
Figure 7-10 RMON Event Group Menu....................................................... 7-15
Figure 7-11 Add RMON Event Group entry................................................ 7-16
Figure 7-12 Display RMON Event Group entry........................................... 7-17
Figure 7-13 Display RMON Event Group entry log..................................... 7-18

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List of Tables
Tools and Materials Required ...............................................................1-8
Factory Default Configurations.............................................................1-9
Installation Overview............................................................................2-3
10Base-T Cable Guidelines....................................................................2-7
10/100TX Port Cable Guidelines..........................................................2-7
10/100TX MII Module Cable Guidelines..............................................2-8
100Base-FX MII Module Cable Guidelines............................................2-8
10Base-FL MII Module Cable Guidelines ..............................................2-8
Port LEDs..............................................................................................3-3
Management Options ...........................................................................4-2
Management Tasks................................................................................5-3
Configuration Menu Items....................................................................5-7
System Administration Information Settings ........................................5-9
TCP/IP Parameter Settings..................................................................5-11
Bootstrap Parameter Settings..............................................................5-14
SNMP Parameter Settings....................................................................5-17
Port Parameter Settings ......................................................................5-21
MAC Forwarding Table Parameter Menu Setting ...............................5-26
Spanning Tree Parameter Settings......................................................5-29
General Information Menu Parameters ................................................6-3
Statistics Counters Descriptions...........................................................6-6

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Preface
ThissectionexplainshowtocontactAsantéTechnicalSupport.
It also provides an overview of the manual’s chapters,
document conventions,and intended audience.
This chapter contains the following sections:
❏Contacting Technical Support — page xiv
❏Chapter Contents — page xv
❏Document Conventions — page xvi
❏Audience — page xvi
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Preface
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Asking for Assistance
Contacting
Technical
Support
To contactAsanté Technical Support:
Telephone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Fax-Back: [phone]
Internet mail: [email protected]
WorldWideWeb site: http://www.asante.com
Bulletin Board Service (BBS): [phone]
ARA BBS (guest log in): [phone]
AppleLink mail/BBS: ASANTE
FTPArchive: ftp.asante.com
Technical Support Hours
6:00 a.m.to 5:00 p.m.Pacific StandardTime,Monday-Friday
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Manual Contents
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Manual
Contents This manual introduces the IntraSwitch 5324 Ethernet switch
and describes its installation,configuration,troubleshooting,
and available network management functions.
This manual is divided into the following chapters and
appendices:
Chapter/Appendix Description
1Introduction Describes the IntraSwitch 5324, its package
contents, features, switching capacity,
management options, and factory defaults.
2Installation Describes the steps required to install the
IntraSwitch, connect it to the network, and
configure it for management.
3LED Indicators Describes how to monitor the IntraSwitch’s
front panel LEDs.
4Setting Up For
Management Describes the different management options available with the IntraSwitch and how to
connect to the switch using those options.
5Console
Management Describes how to perform some basic management functions using the
IntraSwitch’s Local Management Interface.
6Status and
Statistics Describes how to view the IntraSwitch’s current operating information and how to
view statistics on each port.
7Advanced
Management Describes how to use RMON to manage the IntraSwitch.
Appendix A,
“Troubleshooting” Provides some troubleshooting tips for isolating problems with the IntraSwitch or
the network via the front panel LEDs.
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Preface
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Document
Conventions This manual uses the following conventions to convey
instructions and information:
❏Commands and key words are in boldface font.
∆Note: Noteworthyinformation,whichcontains
helpful suggestions or references to other sec-
tions in the manual,is in this format.
▲Important: Significant information that calls
attention to important features or instructions
is in this format.
Audience This manual uses terms and concepts associated with Ethernet
networking and switches;it is recommended that the user of
this manual have a basic working knowledge of local area
networks (LANs).
Appendix B,
“Supported MIBs” Provides a list and description of the MIBs supported by the IntraSwitch.
Appendix C,
“Technical
Specifications”
Provides a list of the IntraSwitch 5324’s
technical specifications.
Appendix D,
“Management
Menu Tree”
Provides a one-page map of the
IntraSwitch’s Local Management Interface.
Chapter/Appendix Description
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1
Introduction
This chapter is an introduction to the IntraSwitch 5324.
Itprovides an overviewof the switch and describesits features,
managementandconfigurationcapabilities,switchingcapacity,
and factory default settings.
This chapter contains the following sections:
❏IntraSwitch 5324 — page 1-2
❏IntraSwitch Components — page 1-3
❏Configuration/Management — page 1-4
❏Switching Capacity — page 1-5
❏Features — page 1-6
❏Package Contents — page 1-7
❏Tools and Materials — page 1-8
❏Factory Defaults — page 1-9

Introduction
Page 1-2
IntraSwitch 5324
TheAsantéIntraSwitch5324isahigh-performance,manageable
Ethernet switch that offers 24 10Base-T ports,one 10/100TX
port,and two optional Media Independent Interface (MII)
expansion slots.
The MII expansion slots allow for the addition of 10/100TX,
100Base-FX,or 10Base-FL connections. See page 2-13 for more
details.
Figure 1-1 IntraSwitch 5324 front panel
Figure 1-2 IntraSwitch 5324 back panel
24 Fixed 10Base-T Ports
1 Fixed 10/100TX Port
Comprehensive LEDs
Management
Connections
Media Independent Interface (MII)
Power Connector
Power
Switch
Expansion Slots
Redundant Power Supply
Connector

IntraSwitch Components
Page 1-3
IntraSwitch
Components 10/100TX Port
The auto-negotiating 10/100TX port allows for the connection
of a 10Base-T or a 100Base-T (Fast Ethernet) device. See“10/
100TX Port”on page 2-7 for more information.
10Base-T Ports
The 24 fixed 10Base-T ports allow for the connection of 10Base-
T Ethernet devices. See“10Base-T Ports”on page 2-7 for more
information.
Management Connections
The Console port can be used for out-of-band management of
theIntraSwitch. See “Out-of-BandManagement”on page4-4 for
information.
MII Expansion Slots
The two Media Independent Interface (MII) expansion slots
allow for the addition of various access modules,including: 10/
100TX,100Base-FX,or 10Base-FL. See“MII Ports”on page 2-8
for more information.
Redundant Power Supply Connector
The redundant power connection can be used to connect to an
Asanté external RPSU 6000 redundant power supply (sold
separately). The RPSU 6000 provides the IntraSwitch with
power in the event that the switch’s main power connection
fails. Refer to the RPSU 6000’s Installation Guide for more
information or toAppendix C in this manual for part number
information.
Power Switch
The power switch turns the IntraSwitch on or off. See
“Connecting Power”on page 2-4 for instructions on powering
on the IntraSwitch.
Power Supply Connector
The 5-volt power supply connector provides the IntraSwitch’s
power connection. SeeAppendix C,“Technical Specifications”
for more information.

Introduction
Page 1-4
Configuration/
Management The IntraSwitch 5324 can be managed through standard out-of-
band sessions through the Console port,via in-bandTelnet
sessions, or via any SNMP-based management software program
(such as IntraSpection™).
Console/Telnet Management
The SNMP (Simple Network Management Protocol) is used to
manage the IntraSwitch 5324. The SNMP agent supports
database objects that are defined in the following Management
Information Bases (MIBs):
❏MIB II (RFC 1213)
❏Bridge MIB (RFC 1493)
❏RMON,4 groups (RFC 1757)
The SNMP agent can be accessed via out-of-band Console
connections or through in-bandTelnet sessions. See Chapter 4,
“Setting Up For Management,”for information on connecting
via one of these two methods.
SeeAppendix B,“Supported MIBs”for more information on the
MIBs supported by the IntraSwitch.
SNMP-Based Management
IntraSpectionWeb-based network management software,along
with any other SNMP-based network management application,
can be used to manage the IntraSwitch 5324. See Chapter 9,
“SNMP-based Management”for more information.
Web Browser Management
In a future release of the switch’s software, the IntraSwitch will
be capable of management via any standardWorldWideWeb
browser.
CheckAsanté’sWorldWideWeb site (http://www.asante.com)
for the latest information on the IntraSwitch and its software
releases.

Switching Capacity
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Switching
Capacity Each 10Base-T port forwards Ethernet minimum-sized 64-byte
packets at the maximum attainable rate of 14,880 packets per
second (pps). The 10/100 port can forward 64-byte packets at
148,000pps.
The IntraSwitch 5324 fully supports the 802.1d transparent
Ethernet bridging standard. IEEE 802.1d compliance provides
automatic address learning,packet filtering,and the Spanning
Tree Protocol.