Intel Express 460T User manual

746438-001
Intel®Express 460T
Standalone Switch
User Guide
Intel®Express 460T Standalone Switch User Guide

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Intel Express 460T Standalone Switch Users Guide CONTENTS
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Contents
1.0 Using the Intel® Express 460T Switch 1
Overview ................................................................................... 1
Management .............................................................................. 1
Switch Features ......................................................................... 2
Module Features ........................................................................ 3
Port LEDs .................................................................................. 4
Status LEDs............................................................................... 4
Crossover Button....................................................................... 5
Connection Guidelines .............................................................. 5
Installing a Module.................................................................... 6
Module A LEDs ........................................................................ 7
Configuring Modules ................................................................ 7
Sample Configurations .............................................................. 8
Media Requirements ................................................................. 9
Straight-through vs. Crossover Cables...................................... 9
Testing a cable........................................................................... 10
2.0 Using Intel Device View 2.1.1 11
Overview ................................................................................... 11
Installing Intel Device View ..................................................... 12
Starting Intel Device View ........................................................ 13
Installing a New Device ............................................................ 14
Using the Device Tree ............................................................... 15
Managing a Switch .................................................................... 17
Viewing RMON information .................................................... 18
3.0 Using the Web Device Manager 19
Accessing the Web Device Manager......................................... 20
Navigating the Web Device Manager ....................................... 21
Using Management Screens ...................................................... 22
Configuring the IP Settings ....................................................... 23
Monitoring Switch Activity ...................................................... 24
Configuring a Port ..................................................................... 25
Viewing Switch Information ..................................................... 26
Managing User Accounts .......................................................... 27
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CONTENTS Intel Express 460T Standalone Switch Users Guide
Updating Switch Firmware ....................................................... 29
Configuring Community Strings and Trap Receivers............... 31
Saving Configuration Changes and Logging Out ..................... 32
4.0 Using Local Management 33
Overview ................................................................................... 33
Accessing Management............................................................. 33
Logon Screen............................................................................. 34
Navigation ................................................................................. 35
Main Menu (Top Screen) .......................................................... 36
Configure Device ...................................................................... 37
Configure IP Address ................................................................ 38
Port Configuration..................................................................... 39
Flow Control ............................................................................. 40
Priority....................................................................................... 40
Module Port Settings ................................................................. 41
Switch Settings .......................................................................... 42
Configure Advanced Switch Settings ....................................... 43
Configure Spanning Tree Protocol............................................ 44
What is Spanning Tree? ............................................................ 45
Configure Spanning Tree for Ports ........................................... 46
Forwarding and Filtering........................................................... 47
Configure IGMP Snooping ....................................................... 48
Configure Permanent MAC Addresses ..................................... 49
Configure Port Security............................................................. 50
Configure MAC Address Filtering............................................ 51
Configure Ethernet Multicast Filtering ..................................... 52
Ethernet Multicast Filtering (ports)........................................... 53
Port Mirroring ........................................................................... 54
Configure Management Menu................................................... 55
Community Strings & Trap Receivers ...................................... 56
User Accounts ........................................................................... 57
How to Manage User Accounts................................................. 58
Update Firmware and Config Files ........................................... 60
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Monitoring (Network Statistics)............................................... 61
Switch Overview ....................................................................... 62
Port Traffic Statistics................................................................. 63
Port Error Statistics ................................................................... 65
Packet Analysis ......................................................................... 67
IGMP Snooping Status.............................................................. 68
Browse Address Table .............................................................. 69
Tools.......................................................................................... 70
Switch Event Log ...................................................................... 71
Ping a Device............................................................................. 72
Reset and Console Options ....................................................... 73
Appendix A: Technical Info 75
What is a Configuration File? ................................................... 75
Sample Configuration File ........................................................ 76
BOOT Menu.............................................................................. 77
Troubleshooting/FAQs.............................................................. 78
Locating MIB files .................................................................... 79
List of Factory Defaults............................................................. 80
Optional module default settings ....................................... 80
Regulatory Information ............................................................. 81
Warnings ................................................................................... 81
Limited Hardware Warranty ..................................................... 84
Limited Hardware Warranty (Europe only) .............................. 85
Limitation de garantie du matériel (Europe) ...................... 86
Garanzia limitata sull’hardware (valida solo in Europa) ... 87
Beschränkte Hardwaregarantie (Nur für Europa) .............. 88
Garantía limitada de hardware (sólo para Europa) ............ 89
Index 91
Intel Customer Support Last Page
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Using the Intel®
Express 460T Switch
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1
Overview
This guide provides information on configuring and managing the Intel®
Express 460T Standalone switches and is organized into these chapters:
• Chapter 1 - Information on the switch hardware, optional modules, and
how to connect to a network.
• Chapter 2 - How to use Web Device Manager
• Chapter 3 - How to use Intel®Device View
• Chapter 4 - Overview of Local Management
Management
Through the switch’s built-in management you can configure the device and
monitor network health. There are several methods for managing this
switch; you can use one method or any combination.
•Onboard management allows control over the device without using an
SNMP* application. The Web Device Manager provides a graphical
interface while the Local Management is a menu-driven interface.
•SNMPmanagement applications like Intel Device View, LANDesk®
Network Manager, or HP OpenView* are tailored for Intel products and
show a graphical representation of the device.
•Other SNMP-compliant applications can manage Express 460T
switches if you compile the switch’s MIB files into that application.
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CHAPTER 1 Intel Express 460T Standalone Switch Users Guide
Switch Features
These are the major features of the 16- and 24-port versions of the Express
460T Standalone Switches.
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MDI
MDI-X
Left
Link = Solid Green
Activity = Blinking Green
Collision = Blinking Orange
Right
10Mbps = Solid Orange
100Mbps = Off
Status
Intel®Express 460T Standalone Switch Status
Module A
Link\Act\Coll
Link\Act\Coll
Port 1 Port 2
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MDI
MDI-X
Left
Link = Solid Green
Activity = Blinking Green
Collision = Blinking Orange
Right
10Mbps = Solid Orange
100Mbps = Off
Status
Intel®Express 460T Standalone Switch Status
Module A
Link\Act\Coll
Link\Act\Coll
Port 1 Port 2
Local Management
AC Input
100-240 VAC
50Hz-60Hz
1.5A max
Console: 9600-8-N-1
EIA 232
MAC Address
009027390008
Module A
• Auto-negotiates speed, duplex, and flow control—10Mbps or 100Mbps per port.
• Half- and full-duplex flow control.
• One expansion slot for the optional 100FX or 1000SX module.
• Port settings can be configured manually through management.
• Access menu-driven Local Management through the serial port or a Telnet session.
• Access the graphic, Web-based, Web Device Manager through a Web browser.
PortPort
LEDs
16-port 460T Switch (Product Code ES460T16)
24-port 460T Switch (Product Code ES460T24)
AC Power
Plug
Back of 16- and 24-port 460T Switch
Serial
Port
MDI/MDI-X
button
PortPort
LEDs
MDI/MDI-X
button
Module A slotMAC
address
Module LEDs
Module LEDs Status LED
Status LED
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Using the Express 460T Switch CHAPTER 1
Express 460T Basics
Module Features
Both the 16- and 24- port versions of the Express 460T Standalone Switches
can accept a module to provide additional functionality.
100Base FX Fiber Module (Product Code ES460MFX)
Port 2 100FX Module for
Intel®Express
460T Switch
TX RX TX RX
Port 1
• Connects to 100Base-FX devices (such as a switch or server) at full- or half-duplex.
• Extends network diameter up to 400m (half-duplex) or 2km (full-duplex).
1000Base SX Gigabit Module (Product Code ES460MSX)
1000SX Module for
Intel®Express
460T Switch
Port 1
TX RX
• Connects to 1000Base-SX devices at full- or half-duplex.
• Extends network diameter from 260m to 550m depending on the type of fiber used.
Fiber Port
Fiber Ports
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Port LEDs
The LEDs above each port indicate port status, individual port speed, and
port activity.
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LED Status Meaning
Left Solid green1Device linked.
Blinking green Receiving activity on that port.
Blinking orange A collision was detected on this segment.
Off No link detected.
Right Solid orange Device connected at 10Mbps.
Off Device connected at 100Mbps.
Status LEDs
The Express 460T switch LED is located above the port LEDs. This LED
indicates the condition of the switch.
Status
LED Status Meaning
Status Orange Switch is performing diagnostics.
Green Diagnostics have passed, the switch is ready.
Red2Diagnostics have failed.
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1If the left LED is solid green, but there is no activity when you try to ping a device
connected to that port, the port is probably disabled through management. Re-enable the
port and try again.
2When the switch is first powered on, the Status LED is red for a couple of seconds before
the diagnostic mode starts, then it turns orange.
Left LED
Port Activity
(Green/Orange)
Right LED
Port Speed
(Orange)
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Using the Express 460T Switch CHAPTER 1
Express 460T Basics
Crossover Button
The Express 460T switches have a button that toggles port 1 from MDI-X
to MDI. With the button depressed (MDI) you can to connect to another
switch or a hub without using a crossover cable. For more information, see
pages 9-10.
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MDI
MDI-X
Intel
®
Express 460T Standal
o
Connection Guidelines
General
• The Express 460T switch is capable of auto-negotiating port speed and
can operate at 10Mbps or 100Mbps per port. The switch matches the
highest possible speed of an attached device.
• The Express 460T switch is capable of auto-negotiating port duplex and
can operate at half- or full-duplex.
Cabling
• Use Category 5 unshielded twisted-pair (CAT 5 UTP) cable when
connecting 100Mbps devices to the switch.
• Use Category 3, 4, or 5 unshielded twisted-pair (CAT 3, 4, or 5 UTP)
cable when connecting 10Mbps devices to the switch.
• Limit the cable length between devices to 100 meters (330 feet).
• Use a straight-through cable to connect the switch to a server or
workstation. For more information on cabling, see pages 9 and 10.
• To connect to another switch or hub use a crossover cable, or set port 1
to MDI and use a straight-through cable.
MDI
MDI-X
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CHAPTER 1 Intel Express 460T Standalone Switch Users Guide
Installing a Module
You can install optional modules only in the Module A slot located at the
back of the Express 460T Switch. Use the LEDs on the front of the switch to
check the module’s status.
Install the module in the switch
1Unplug the power cord from the switch. Remove the panel from the
expansion slot labeled Module A.
2Align the module with the card guides inside the switch and slide the
module into the slot. Press firmly to connect the module and secure it
with the retaining screws.
3Plug in the power cord.
Module A slot
1000SX Module
100FX Module
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Using the Express 460T Switch CHAPTER 1
Express 460T Basics
Module A LEDs
The LEDs are located on the front of the switch over ports 9-16. These
LEDs provide information about the 100FX or 1000SX module such as the
module’s status, link, port activity, and collisions.
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Status
Module A
Link\Act\Coll
Link\Act\Coll
Port 1 Port 2
LED Status Meaning
Status On (green) Module is present and functioning.
Off No module present.
Link\Act\Coll Solid green Device linked.
Blinking green Receiving activity on that port.
Blinking orange A collision was detected on this segment.
Off No link detected.
When you are using the 1000SX module, only the Port 1 LED will blink and
show activity since the module has only one port.
Configuring Modules
Normally, you will not have to make any changes to the optional modules
because they are designed to configure themselves automatically for the
attached device. However, sometimes you might need to configure the
modules in order to communicate with older devices. You can use the Local
Management or Web Device Manager to configure the 100FX and 1000SX
modules.
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CHAPTER 1 Intel Express 460T Standalone Switch Users Guide
Two switches connected using 1000SX modules. The
maximum distance is 550m using multimode mode fiber.
Express 550T Switch
Power
Reset
Status
Temperature
RPS
Intel Express
550T Routing
Switch
Console
9600-8-N-1
Blink
Solid Activity Link Collision Disabled
LEDs Green Orange
Slot BSlot A
Solid
Off 100Mbps 10Mbps Full duplex Halfduplex
LEDs Green Orange
Port Status
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1000Base-LX
StackInterface Module
1000LX Module for 500 Series Switches
CLASS1 LASER PRODUCT
TX RX
MDI/
MDI-X
Collisions
ModuleA ModuleB
Intel®Express 330T Stackable Hub
MDI/
MDI-X
Collisions
ModuleA ModuleB
Intel®Express 330T Stackable Hub
Express 460T Standalone Switch
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MDI
MDI-X
Left
Link = Solid Green
Activity = Blinking Green
Collision = Blinking Orange
Right
10Mbps = Solid Orange
100Mbps = Off
Status
Intel®Express 460T Standalone Switch Status
ModuleA
Link\Act\Coll
Link\Act\Coll
Port1 Port2
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Sample Configurations
Small Office Backbone
In this example, the Express 460T switch serves as the backbone for a
network. The switch can provide high-bandwidth support to the clients
(servers and power users) that require it while providing connections for
10Mbps devices.
Expanding the Network
You can use the optional modules available for the Express 460T to extend
the reach of the network beyond 100 meters (330 ft.). For example, to
connect different remote campuses to an Intel®Express 550T switch located
at a central office.
MDI/
MDI-X
Collisions
Module A Module B
Intel®Express 330T Stackable Hub
MDI/
MDI-X
Collisions
Module A Module B
Intel®Express 330T Stackable Hub
Stack of Express 330T Stackable Hubs
connected to the switch using a crossover cable.
Older 10Mbps Hub or
Switch connected to port 1
using a straight-through
cable
10Mbps
Clients
Express 460T Standalone Switch
Shared Printer
100Mbps
Clients
File Server
connected
using a straight-
through cable
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MDI
MDI-X
Left
Link = Solid Green
Activity = Blinking Green
Collision = Blinking Orange
Right
10Mbps = Solid Orange
100Mbps = Off
Status
Intel®Express 460T Standalone Switch Status
Module A
Link\Act\Coll
Link\Act\Coll
Port1 Port2
10
10Mbps
100Mbps
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Using the Express 460T Switch CHAPTER 1
Express 460T Basics
Media Requirements
Incorrect cabling is often the cause of network performance problems. Read
the next two pages to make sure your cabling is correct.
100Base-TX
The 100Base-TX Fast Ethernet specification requires that you use CAT 5
UTP cabling to operate at 100Mbps. If you use lower grade cabling (CAT 3
or CAT 4), you may get a connection, but also experience data loss or slow
performance. You’re limited to 100 meters between any two devices.
10Base-T
The 10Base-T Ethernet specification allows you to use CAT 3, CAT 4, or
CAT 5 UTP cabling. You’re limited to 100 meters between any two
devices.
100Base-FX
The optional Fiber Module lets you connect to a switch up to 400 meters
(hubs up to 160m) away at half-duplex or up to 2 km at full-duplex. Use
62.5/125µm multimode fiber optic cable with an SC-type fiber optic
connector.
1000Base-SX
The optional Gigabit Module provides a high-speed connection to another
device up to 5 km away. The maximum distance depends on the type of
cable used. A 62.5/125µm multimode fiber optic cable reaches about 260
meters while 50/125µm multimode fiber cable reaches about 550 meters.
Use cables with an SC-type fiber optic connector.
Straight-through vs. Crossover Cables
Switch ports are wired MDI-X, so use a straight-through cable to connect to
a workstation or server (network adapter cards are wired MDI). To connect
to another MDI-X port, use a crossover cable. Following are the pin
arrangements for the switch’s Ethernet port and the typical RJ-45 connector.
18
Clip
Pin 8
Pin 1
Ethernet
Port
RJ-45
Connector
NOTE:
100 meters = 330 feet
200 meters = 660 feet
500 meters = 1,650 feet
2 km = 2000 meters = 6,600 feet
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Straight-through UTP cable
Switch (MDI-X) Adapter (MDI)
4 Not used 4 Not used
5 Not used 5 Not used
7 Not used 7 Not used
8 Not used 8 Not used
1 (RX+) 1 (TX+)
2 (RX-) 2 (TX-)
3 (TX+) 3 (RX+)
6 (TX-) 6 (RX-)
Crossover UTP cable
Switch (MDI-X) Hub (MDI-X)
10
/
100
4 Not used 4 Not used
5 Not used 5 Not used
7 Not used 7 Not used
8 Not used 8 Not used
1 (RX+) 1 (RX+)
2 (RX-) 2 (RX-)
3 (TX+) 3 (TX+)
6 (TX-) 6 (TX-)
Testing a cable
A quick way to check a cable’s link integrity is to plug one end into port 1
and the other end into port 2. Make sure the MDI/MDI-X button is out.
Check the Activity LEDs for ports 1 and 2. If the LEDs are on, you have a
functioning crossover cable.
If the LEDs are off, push the MDI/MDI-X button in. If the Activity LEDs
for ports 1 and 2 turn on, you have a functioning straight-through cable.
However, if the LEDs remain off, you probably have a bad cable.
If a cable passes these tests, but the network connection is slow, verify that
wires 1, 2 and 3, 6 on the cable are twisted pairs as shown in the diagrams.
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Using Intel Device
View 2.1.1
2
Overview
Intel Device View version 2.1.1 and later lets you manage Express 460T
Standalone Switches and other supported Intel networking devices on your
network.
Intel Device View provides these features:
• The ability to configure new network devices
• Graphical device manager for Intel switches, hubs, and routers
• Autodiscovery, which finds supported Intel devices on the network
• The Device Tree, which shows all the supported devices detected
on your network
• Remote Network Monitoring (RMON)
• Web or Windows platform
• Plug-in to HP OpenView, IBM Tivoli NetView*, and Intel
LANDesk Network Manager.
• Other useful tools such as a TFTP server
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CHAPTER 2 Intel Express 460T Standalone Switch Users Guide
Installing Intel Device View
Before you install Intel Device View, make sure your PC meets the system
requirements in the Intel Device View User Guide, which is included on the
Intel Device View CD-ROM.
To install Intel Device View
1Put the Intel Device View CD-ROM in your computer’s CD-ROM
drive. The Intel Device View installation screen appears. If it doesn’t
appear, run autoplay.exe from the CD-ROM.
2Choose the version of Intel Device View you want to install.
• Click Install for Windows to install Intel Device View for use on
this PC only.
• Click Install for Web to install Intel Device View on a Web
server. You will be able to access the Device View server from any
PC on your network with Internet Explorer 4.0x or later.
• Click Install as Plug-in to install Intel network device support for
HP OpenView, IBM Tivoli NetView, or Intel LANDesk Network
Manager. This option is not available if you don’t have OpenView,
LANDesk Network Manager, or Net View installed on the PC.
3Follow the on-screen instructions in the installation program.
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Intel Device View 2.1.1 CHAPTER 2
Device View 2.1.1
Starting Intel Device View
Install either the Windows* or Web version of Intel Device View.
Windows version
If you manage devices with Intel Device View from only one location on
the network, install the Windows version.
From your desktop, click Start, then point to Programs > Intel Device View
> Intel Device View - Windows. Intel Device View’s main screen appears.
Web version
If you want to manage devices from any PC on the network using Intel
Device View, install the Web version.
• From your desktop, click Start, then point to Programs > Intel Device
View > Intel Device View - Web. Intel Device View’s main screen
appears.
• To view Intel Device View from another PC on your network, type the
following URL. In the example shown below, the URL is entered into
the Address field for Internet Explorer.
http://servername/devview/main.htm
where servername is the IP address or name of the server where Intel
Device View is installed.
Intel Device View’s main screen appears.
NOTE
These are the requirements if you
want to use the web version of
Device View :
Web browser
Internet Explorer* 4.0 or later
Web Server
IIS 2.0 or later
Peer Web Services
Netscape Enterprise* Web
Server 3.01 or later
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CHAPTER 2 Intel Express 460T Standalone Switch Users Guide
Installing a New Device
After you’ve installed a new switch on your network, you can use Intel
Device View’s Device Install Wizard to configure it for management.
To install and configure a new switch for
management
1Start Intel Device View. The Device Install Wizard appears. If it doesn’t
appear, click Install from the Device menu or double-click the
appropriate MAC address in the Device Tree under Unconfigured
Devices.
2In the Device Install Wizard - Start screen, click Next.
3In the Device Install Wizard - MAC Address screen, click the MAC
address of the new switch, then click Next.
4Follow the instructions in the wizard to assign an IP address and a name
to the switch.
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