Asus GigaX 2124X User manual

GigaX Series
Layer 2 Managed Switch
User Guide

GigaX Series L2 Managed Switch User Guide
2
E2097
First Edition V1
May 2005
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Federal Communications Commission Statement
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions:
•This device may not cause harmful interference, and
•This device must accept any interference received including interference
that may cause undesired operation.
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 reasonable protection against harmful interference in a
residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio
frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with
manufacturer's instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not
occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful
interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by
turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one or more of the following measures:
•Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
•Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
•Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which
the receiver is connected.
•Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
WARNING! The use of shielded cables for connection of the monitor to the
graphics card is required to assure compliance with FCC regulations. Changes
or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for
compliance could void the user's authority to operate this equipment.
Canadian Department of Communications Statement
This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise
emissions from digital apparatus set out in the Radio Interference Regulations
of the Canadian Department of Communications.
This class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.

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ASUS contact information
ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. (Asia-Pacific)
Address: 150 Li-Te Road, Peitou, Taipei, Taiwan 112
General Tel: [phone]
General Fax: [phone]
Web Site: www.asus.com.tw
Technical Support
MB/Others (Tel): [phone] (English)
Notebook (Tel): [phone] (English)
Desktop/Server (Tel): [phone] (English)
Support Fax: [phone]
ASUS COMPUTER INTERNATIONAL (America)
Address: 44370 Nobel Drive, Fremont, CA 94538, USA
General Fax: [phone]
General Email: [email protected]
Web Site: usa.asus.com
Technical Support
Support Fax: [phone]
General Support: [phone]
Notebook Support: [phone] x5110
Support Email: [email protected]
ASUS COMPUTER GmbH (Germany and Austria)
Address: Harkort Str. 25, D-40880 Ratingen, BRD, Germany
General Fax: [phone]
General Email: [email protected] (for marketing requests only)
Technical Support
Support Hotlines: (Components) [phone]
(Notebook PC) [phone]
Support Fax: [phone]
Support Email: www.asuscom.de/de/support (for online support)
Web Site: www.asuscom.de

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Table of Contents
1.1 L2 managed features ..................................................... 11
1.2 Conventions used in this document...............................12
1.2.1 Notations.........................................................12
1.2.2 Typography.....................................................12
1.2.3 Symbols ..........................................................12
2.1 Package contents...........................................................13
2.2 Front Panel..................................................................... 14
2.3 Rear Panel .....................................................................16
2.4 Technical specifications ................................................. 16
3.1 Part 1 — Installing the hardware....................................17
3.1.1 Installing the switch on a flat surface.............. 17
3.1.2 Mounting the switch on a rack........................17
3.2 Part 2 — Setting up the switch.......................................18
3.2.1 Connect the console port................................ 18
3.2.2 Connect to the computers or a LAN ............... 18
3.2.3 Attach the RPS module ..................................18
3.2.4 Attach the power adapter................................18
3.3 Part 3 — Basic switch setting for management ............. 20
3.3.1 Setting up through the console port................20
3.3.2 Setting up through the Web interface.............22
4.1 Log into Web user interface ........................................... 24
4.2 Functional layout............................................................ 26
4.2.1 Menu navigation tips.......................................28
4.2.2 Commonly used buttons and icons ................28
4.3 System Pages ................................................................ 29
4.3.1 Management...................................................29
4.3.2 IP Setup ..........................................................30
4.3.3 Administration ................................................. 31
4.3.4 Reboot ............................................................ 32

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4.3.5 Firmware Upgrade ..........................................32
4.4 Physical Interface ..........................................................34
4.5 Bridge .............................................................................36
4.5.1 Spanning Tree ................................................36
4.5.2 Link Aggregation .............................................37
4.5.3 Mirroring..........................................................39
4.5.4 Static Multicast................................................41
4.5.5 IGMP Snooping...............................................42
4.5.6 Traffic Control .................................................42
4.5.7 Dynamic Addresses........................................43
4.5.8 Static Addresses .............................................45
4.5.9 Tagged VLAN .................................................46
4.5.10 Default Port VLAN and CoS............................48
4.5.11 CoS Queue Mapping ......................................49
4.6 SNMP .............................................................................50
4.6.1 Community Table............................................50
4.6.2 Host Table.......................................................51
4.6.3 Trap Setting ....................................................52
4.6.4 VACM Group...................................................52
4.6.5 VACM View.....................................................53
4.6.6 USM User........................................................55
4.7 Security...........................................................................57
4.7.1 Port Access Control ........................................57
4.7.2 Dial-In User .....................................................58
4.7.3 RADIUS...........................................................59
4.8 VCT ................................................................................61
4.9 Statistics Chart ...............................................................62
4.9.1 Traffic Comparison..........................................62
4.9.2 Error Group .....................................................62
4.9.3 Historical Status ..............................................63
4.10 Save Configuration.........................................................64

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5.1 Power On Self Test........................................................ 66
5.1.1 Boot ROM Command Mode ........................... 67
5.1.2 Boot ROM Commands....................................68
5.2 Login and Logout ...........................................................69
5.3 CLI Commands .............................................................. 69
5.3.1 System Commands ........................................ 69
5.3.2 Physical Interface Commands........................ 72
5.3.3 Bridge Commands..........................................73
5.3.4 SNMP..............................................................81
5.3.5 Security Commands ....................................... 89
5.4 CLI command : security sshkey showMiscellaneous
Commands..................................................................... 92
5.4 Miscellaneous Commands.............................................93
6.1 IP Addresses.................................................................. 94
6.1.1 Structure of an IP address.............................. 94
6.1.2 Network classes..............................................96
6.2 Subnet masks ................................................................ 97
7.1 Diagnosing problems using IP utilities ...........................99
7.1.1 ping ................................................................. 99
7.1.2 nslookup ....................................................... 101
7.2 Replacing defective fans.............................................. 102
7.3 Simple fixes..................................................................104

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List of Figures
Figure 1. GigaX L2 managed switch package contents................13
Figure 2. Front panel .....................................................................14
Figure 3. Rear panel......................................................................16
Figure 4. Overview of Hardware Connections...............................19
Figure 5. Login and IP setup Screen.............................................21
Figure 6. Login Screen ..................................................................22
Figure 7. IP Setup..........................................................................23
Figure 8. Configuration manager login screen ..............................24
Figure 9. Home page.....................................................................25
Figure 10. Top frame .......................................................................26
Figure 11. Expanded Menu List.......................................................27
Figure 12. Management ..................................................................29
Figure 13. IP Setup..........................................................................30
Figure 14. Administration.................................................................31
Figure 15. Firmware Upgrade..........................................................33
Figure 16. Physical Interface ...........................................................35
Figure 17. Spanning Tree................................................................37
Figure 18. Link aggregation.............................................................39
Figure 19. Mirroring page ................................................................40
Figure 20. Static Multicast ...............................................................41
Figure 21. IGMP Snooping ..............................................................42
Figure 22. Traffic Control.................................................................43
Figure 23. Dynamic Address ...........................................................44
Figure 24. Static Address ................................................................45
Figure 25. Tagged VLAN.................................................................47

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Figure 26. Default Port VLAN and CoS...........................................48
Figure 27. Cos Queue Mapping ...................................................... 49
Figure 28. Community Table........................................................... 50
Figure 29. Host Table...................................................................... 51
Figure 30. Trap Setting....................................................................52
Figure 31. VACM Group.................................................................. 53
Figure 32. VACM View .................................................................... 54
Figure 33. USM User....................................................................... 56
Figure 34. Port Access Control ....................................................... 58
Figure 35. Dial-In user..................................................................... 59
Figure 36. RADIUS.......................................................................... 60
Figure 37. VCT ................................................................................ 61
Figure 38. Traffic comparison.......................................................... 62
Figure 39. Error group ..................................................................... 63
Figure 40. Historical Status ............................................................. 63
Figure 41. Save Configuration.........................................................64
Figure 42. CLI interface................................................................... 66
Figure 43. Boot ROM Command Mode...........................................67
Figure 44. SYS commands ............................................................. 71
Figure 45. Using the ping utility.....................................................100
Figure 46. Using the nslookup utility .............................................101
Figure 47. Loosening the thumbscrew ..........................................102
Figure 48. Removing the fan module ............................................ 102
Figure 49. Detaching the fan from the module..............................103

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List of Tables
Table 1. Front panel labels and LEDs..........................................15
Table 2. Technical specifications .................................................16
Table 3. LED Indicators................................................................20
Table 4. Port color description......................................................26
Table 5. Commonly used buttons and icons ................................28
Table 6. Boot ROM commands....................................................68
Table 7. IP address structure .......................................................95
Table 8. Troubleshooting............................................................104

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1 Introduction
Congratulations on becoming the owner of the ASUS GigaX L2 managed
switch! You may now manage your LAN (local area network) through a
friendly and powerful user interface.
This user guide tells you how to set up the GigaX L2 managed switch, and
how to customize its configuration to get the most out of this product.
1.1 L2 managed features
•24 10/100/1000BASE-TX auto-sensing Fast Ethernet ports
•Four small form factor (SFP) Gigabit interface converter (GBIC) slots
•802.1D transparent bridge/spanning tree protocol
•8K MAC address cache with hardware-assisted aging
•802.3x flow control
•802.1Q-based tagged VLAN, up to 255 VLANs
•802.1p class of service, 4 queues per port
•IGMP snooping support
•802.3ad link aggregation (manual and LACP), up to 24 trunk groups
•Port Mirroring
•802.1w RSTP
•802.1x and RADIUS
•RMON: support 4 groups (1, 2, 3, 9)
•SNMP v1, v2, v3
•MIB-II
•Enterprise MIB for PSU, fan, and system temperature, voltage
•Telnet or SSH remote login
•FTP for firmware update and configuration backup
•Syslog.
•Command Line Interpreter through console , telnet and SSH
•Web GUI
•LEDs for port link status

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•LEDs system, redundant power supply (RPS), and fan status
1.2 Conventions used in this document
1.2.1 Notations
•Acronyms are defined the first time they appear in text and in the glossary.
•For brevity, the GigaX switch is referred to as “the switch.”
•The terms LAN and network are used interchangeably to refer to a group
of Ethernet-connected computers at one site.
1.2.2 Typography
•Italics are used to present the parameters for the command line
interpreter.
•Boldface type text is used for items you select from menus and drop-down
lists, and text strings you type when prompted by the program.
1.2.3 Symbols
This document uses the following icons to call your attention to specific
instructions or explanations.
Note
Provides clarification or additional information on the current
topic.
Definition
Explains terms or acronyms that may be unfamiliar to many
readers. These terms are also included in the Glossary.
WARNING
Provides messages of high importance, including messages
relating to personal safety or system integrity.

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2 Getting to know the GigaX 2124X
2.1 Package contents
The GigaX 2124X switch package comes with the following items:
•GigaX 2124X (24-port) L2 managed switch
•AC Power cord
•Null modem cable for console interface (DB9)
•Rack installation kit (two brackets with six #6-32 screws)
•USB cable for console interface
•Installation CD-ROM
•User Manual
•Quick installation guide
Figure 1. GigaX L2 managed switch package contents

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2.2 Front Panel
The front panel includes LED indicators that show the system, RPS, fan,
and port status.
Figure 2. Front panel

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Table 1. Front panel labels and LEDs
Label Color Status Description
On Unit is powered onGreen
Flashing Self-test, INIT, or downloading
Amber On Abnormal temperature or voltage
SYSTEM
Off No power
Green On The PSU is working properly and the switch
has a good redundant power supply
Amber On The PSU is abnormal and the switch is
powered by RPS
RPS
Off No power at all (system LED is also off), RPS
does not work properly or not installed
(system LED is on)
Green On Both fans are working properlyFAN
Amber On Both or either one of the fans stopped
Green On Link (RJ-45 or SFP) is present; port is
enabled
Flashing Data is being transmitted/received
10/100/1000
port status
Off No Ethernet link
Green On 1000Mbps
Amber On 100Mbps
10/100/1000
port speed
Off 10Mbps or link is not present
Green On Full duplex
Amber On Half duplex
10/100/1000
port duplex
Off Link is not present

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2.3 Rear Panel
The switch rear panel contains the ports for the data and power
connections.
Figure 3. Rear panel
No. Label Description
1 Power Connector Connects to the supplied power cord
2 RPS Redundant Power Supply connector
3 FAN1 – FAN2 Replaceable system fans
2.4 Technical specifications
Table 2. Technical specifications
Physical Dimensions 43.5mm(H) X 444 mm(W) X 265mm(D)
Input ConsumptionPower
100-240V AC/2.5A 50-60Hz < 90 watts
Input OutputRedundant Power
Supply (RPS) 100-240V AC/1.8A 50-60Hz 12V DC/12.5A
Operating Storage
Temperature -10 to 50 (14 tкo
122 )л-40 - 70к (-40 to 158 )л
Humidity 15 to 90% 0 to 95%
Environmental Ranges
Altitude up to 10,000 ft
(3,000m) 40,000 ft (12,000m)
Dimensions Voltage and Current Speed:Replaceable Fans
40 x 40 x 20 mm 12VDC, 0.13A 8200RPM

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3 Quick start guide
This section provides the basic instructions to set up the GigaX environment.
Refer also to the GigaX Series Installation Guide.
Part 1 shows you how to install the GigaX on a flat surface or on a rack.
Part 2 provides instructions to set up the hardware.
Part 3 shows you how to configure basic settings on the GigaX.
Obtain the following information from your network administrator before
proceeding:
IP address for the switch
Default gateway for the network
Network mask for this network
3.1 Part 1 — Installing the hardware
Connect the device to the power outlet, and your computer or network.
Figure 4 illustrates the hardware connections.
3.1.1 Installing the switch on a flat surface
The switch should be installed on a level surface that can support the weight of
the switches and their accessories. Attach four rubber pads on the marked
location on the bottom of the switch.
3.1.2 Mounting the switch on a rack
1. Attach brackets to each side of the switch and make the posts insert to
the switch.
2. Insert and tighten two screws to securely attach the bracket to the rack
on each side.

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3.2 Part 2 — Setting up the switch
Connect the device to the power outlet, and your computer or network. See
Figure 4.
3.2.1 Connect the console port
For console management, use an RS232 (DB9) or a USB cable to connect
the switch. If you want to use WEB interface, connect your PC to the switch
using the Ethernet cable.
3.2.2 Connect to the computers or a LAN
You can use Ethernet cable to connect computers directly to the switch ports.
You can also connect hubs/switches to the switch ports by Ethernet cables.
You can use either the crossover or straight-through Ethernet cable to connect
computers, hubs, or switches.
Use a twisted-pair Category 5 Ethernet cable to connect the
1000BASE-T port. Otherwise, the link speed can not reach
1Gbps.
3.2.3 Attach the RPS module
Connect your RPS module to the RPS jack and make sure the other end of the
RPS is connected to the power cord. Connect to the power cord to a grounded
power outlet.
3.2.4 Attach the power adapter
1. Connect the AC power cord to the POWER receptacle on the back of
the switch and plug the other end of the power cord into a wall outlet or
a power strip.
2. Check the front LED indicators with the description in Table 4. If the
LEDs light up as described, the switch hardware is working properly.

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Figure 4. Overview of Hardware Connections
Console
Management
Expansion
hub/switch
LAN computers
RPS
RS-232
USB
Cat 5 Ethernet cables

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Table 3. LED Indicators
No. LED Description
1 System Solid green indicates that the device is turned
on. If this light is off, check if the power
adapter if attached to the switch and plugged
into a power source.
2 Switch ports
[1] to [24]
Solid green indicates that the device can
communicate with the LAN, or flashing when
the device is sending or receiving data from
your LAN computer.
3 RPS Solid green indicates that the device has
successfully installed an RPS module.
4 Fan Solid green indicates that all fans work
properly
3.3 Part 3 — Basic switch setting for
management
After completing the hardware connections, configure the basic settings for
your switch. You can manage the switch using the following methods:
•Web interface: the switch has a set of pages to allow to you manage it
using Java®-enabled IE5.0 or higher version.
•Command Line Interface: use console port to manage the switch.
3.3.1 Setting up through the console port
1. Use the supplied crossover RS-232 cable to connect to the console
port on the back of the switch. This port is a male DB-9 connector,
implemented as data terminal equipment (DTE) connection. Tighten
the retaining screws on the cable to secure it on the connector.
Connect the other end of the cable to a PC running terminal emulation
software. e.g. Hyper Terminal.
2. Use the supplied USB cable to connect to a PC. You have to install the
USB driver from the switch CD-ROM before the USB can work properly.
The USB drivers will simulate an additional COM port under Windows
ME/2K/XP OS.