QNAP QSW-M2106-4C User manual

QSW-M2106
QSW-M2106-4C
QSW-M2106-4S
User Guide
Document Version: 1
16/06/2022

Contents
1. Preface
About This Guide........................................................................................................................................................3
Audience..................................................................................................................................................................... 3
Document Conventions.............................................................................................................................................3
2. Product Overview
About the QSW-M2106..............................................................................................................................................4
Hardware Specications............................................................................................................................................4
Package Contents...................................................................................................................................................... 5
Components............................................................................................................................................................... 5
Front Panel.............................................................................................................................................................5
Front Panel LEDs................................................................................................................................................... 6
3. Installation and Access
Installation Requirements........................................................................................................................................ 8
Setting Up the Switch................................................................................................................................................ 8
Connecting the Switch to a Computer or Network................................................................................................8
Connecting the Switch to a Computer................................................................................................................8
Connecting the Switch to a Network................................................................................................................ 10
Switch Access............................................................................................................................................................11
Accessing the Switch Using a Browser.............................................................................................................11
Accessing the Switch Using Qnder Pro.......................................................................................................... 12
4. Basic Operations
LEDs...........................................................................................................................................................................13
Reset Button.............................................................................................................................................................14
5. QSS
About QSS.................................................................................................................................................................15
Parts of the User Interface..................................................................................................................................... 15
Getting Started.........................................................................................................................................................16
Network Management............................................................................................................................................ 16
Conguring Port Settings.................................................................................................................................. 16
Adding a VLAN.....................................................................................................................................................17
Adding a Link Aggregation Group (LAG).......................................................................................................... 17
Managing Rapid Spanning Tree Protocol (RSTP) Settings..............................................................................18
Conguring the LLDP Settings.......................................................................................................................... 19
Adding a Static MAC Address.............................................................................................................................19
Conguring IGMP Snooping..............................................................................................................................20
Conguring QoS Settings...................................................................................................................................20
Managing Access Control List (ACL) Entries.....................................................................................................22
Deleting a Network Setting................................................................................................................................23
Monitoring Network Settings............................................................................................................................ 23
System Management.............................................................................................................................................. 24
System Settings...................................................................................................................................................24
Firmware Update................................................................................................................................................ 29
6. Support and Other Resources
7. Glossary
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myQNAPcloud.......................................................................................................................................................... 33
Qnder Pro............................................................................................................................................................... 33
QSS.............................................................................................................................................................................33
QuNetSwitch.............................................................................................................................................................33
8. Notices
Limited Warranty..................................................................................................................................................... 34
Disclaimer................................................................................................................................................................. 34
GNU Public License..................................................................................................................................................34
CE Notice...................................................................................................................................................................42
FCC Notice.................................................................................................................................................................42
VCCI Notice............................................................................................................................................................... 43
BSMI Notice.............................................................................................................................................................. 43
SJ/T 11364-2006........................................................................................................................................................43
EU Directive 2002/96/EC Waste Electronic and Electrical Equipment (WEEE)...................................................44
EU RoHS Statement................................................................................................................................................. 44
UKCA Notice..............................................................................................................................................................44
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1. Preface
About This Guide
This guide provides information on the QNAP QSW-M2106 network switch and step-by-step instructions on
installing the hardware. It also provides instructions on basic operations and support information.
Audience
This document is intended for consumers and storage administrators. This guide assumes that the user has
a basic understanding of storage and backup concepts.
Document Conventions
Symbol Description
Notes provide default conguration settings and other supplementary
information.
Important notes provide information on required conguration settings and
other critical information.
Tips provide recommendations or alternative methods of performing tasks or
conguring settings.
Warnings provide information that, when ignored, may result in potential loss,
injury, or even death.
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2. Product Overview
This chapter provides basic information about the QNAP device.
About the QSW-M2106
The QSW-M2106 is a multi-gigabit Ethernet switch that provides Layer 2 network management. The QSW-
M2106-4C is equipped with four 10 GbE SFP+/RJ45 combo ports and six 2.5 GbE RJ45 ports, and the QSW-
M2106-4S features four 10 GbE SFP+ ports and six 2.5 GbE RJ45 ports for enhanced network scalability
and operational productivity. The switch can be accessed using the RJ45 console port for ecient device
management and switch operations.
Hardware Specications
Warning
If your QNAP product has hardware defects, return the product to QNAP or a QNAP-
authorized service center for maintenance or replacement. Any attempt to repair or
perform maintenance procedures on the product by you or an unauthorized third party
invalidates the warranty.
QNAP is not responsible for any damage or data loss caused by unauthorized
modications and installation of unsupported third-party applications.
For details, see the QNAP Warranty Terms and Conditions.
Tip
Model specications are subject to change without prior notice. To see the latest
specications, go to https://www.qnap.com.
Ordering P/N CPU Power supply
QSW-M2106-4C Marvell® Prestera® 98DX2528 Single
QSW-M2106-4S
Component QSW-M2106-4C QSW-M2106-4S
Processor
CPU Marvell ® Prestera® 98DX2528
Frequency Dual-core
Architecture ARM 32-bit
Network interfaces • 6 x 10M/100M/1G/2.5G RJ45 ports
• 4 x 10GbE SFP+/RJ45 combo ports
• 6 x 10M/100M/1G/2.5G RJ45 ports
• 4 x 1G/10G SFP+ ports
Management
interfaces
1 x RJ45 console port
Interface
Buttons Switch reset button
LEDs
System Status
Dimensions
Form factor Compact
Dimensions (H x W
x D)
42.5 x 290 x 127 mm
(1.67 x 11.41 x 5 in)
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Component QSW-M2106-4C QSW-M2106-4S
Net weight 1.14 kg (2.51 lbs) 1.08 kg (2.38 lbs)
Operating
temperature
0˚C to 40˚C (32˚F to 104˚F)
Relative humidity • Non-condensing relative humidity: 5% to 95%
• Wet-bulb temperature: 27˚C (80.6˚F)
Package Contents
Item Quantity
QSW-M2106-4C/QSW-M2106-4S 1
Power cord 1
AC power adapter 1
Quick Installation Guide (QIG) 1
Components
Front Panel
QSW-M2106-4C
No. Component No. Component
1 Status LED 4 10 GbE SFP+/RJ45 combo ports
2 RJ45 console port 5 Switch reset button
3 2.5 GbE RJ45 ports - -
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QSW-M2106-4S
No. Component No. Component
1 Status LED 4 10 GbE SFP+ ports
2 RJ45 console port 5 Switch reset button
3 2.5 GbE RJ45 ports - -
Front Panel LEDs
QSW-M2106-4C
No. Component No. Component
1 Switch status LED 5 10GbE SFP+/RJ45 combo (SFP+, 1G) LED
2 2.5 GbE RJ45 (2.5G speed) LED 6 10GbE SFP+/RJ45 combo (RJ45, 10G) LED
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No. Component No. Component
3 2.5 GbE RJ45 (1G/100M/10M speed) LED 7 10GbE SFP+/RJ45 combo (RJ45, 5G/
2.5G/1G/100M speed) LED
4 10GbE SFP+/RJ45 combo (SFP+, 10G
speed) LED
- -
QSW-M2106-4S
No. Component No. Component
1 Switch status LED 4 10 GbE SFP+ (10G speed) LED
2 2.5 GbE RJ45 (2.5G speed) LED 5 10 GbE SFP+ (1G speed) LED
3 2.5 GbE RJ45 (1G/100M/10M speed) LED - -
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3. Installation and Access
This chapter provides specic hardware installation and switch access steps.
Installation Requirements
Category Item
Environment • Room temperature: 0˚C to 40˚C (32˚F to 104˚F)
• Non-condensing relative humidity: 5% to 95%
• Wet-bulb temperature: 27˚C (80.6˚F)
• Flat, anti-static surface without exposure to direct sunlight, liquids,
or chemicals
• Free from objects that may obstruct the switch ventilation or apply
pressure to the switch or power cord.
Hardware and peripherals • Computer or NAS
• Network cable
Tools • Phillips #1 or #2 screwdriver
• Flat head screwdriver
• Anti-static wrist strap
Setting Up the Switch
1. Place your switch in an environment that meets the requirements.
For details, see Installation Requirements.
2. Power on the switch.
3. Connect the switch to a computer or network.
For details, see Connecting the Switch to a Computer.
4. Log in to QSS.
Connecting the Switch to a Computer or Network
You can connect the QSW-M2106 can be connected to a computer or local area network. For details, see the
following topics:
•Connecting the Switch to a Computer
•Connecting the Switch to a Network
Connecting the Switch to a Computer
Connecting the switch to a QNAP NAS allows you to expand storage capacity and backup data to another
NAS through network cable connections to a PoE or host port on the switch. However, you must connect the
switch to a computer to congure the settings.
1. Connect the power adapter to the switch.
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a. Align the power adapter with the power input of the switch.
b. Connect the power adapter to the power input.
2. Power on the switch.
3. Connect the switch to a computer.
a. Connect a network cable to the host port on the switch.
b. Connect the network cable to a Gigabit network port on the computer.
c. Optional: Connect the switch to the NAS.
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4. Verify that the computer recognizes the switch.
a. Open Qnder Pro on the host computer.
Note
To download Qnder Pro, go to https://www.qnap.com/utilities.
b. Locate the switch on the list.
Connecting the Switch to a Network
You can connect the switch to the local area network through the host port or a PoE port.
1. Power on the switch.
2. Connect the switch to your local area network using the host port.
3. Run Qnder Pro on a computer that is connected to the same local area network.
Note
To download Qnder Pro, go to https://www.qnap.com/utilities.
4. Locate the switch in the list and then double-click the name or IP address.
The QSS login screen appears.
5. Enter your QSS login information.
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6. Click Log In.
Switch Access
Method Description Requirements
Web browser You can access the switch using any
computer on the same network if you have
the following information:
• Switch name (Example: http://
example123/) or IP address
• Login credentials of a valid user account
For details, see Accessing the Switch Using a
Browser
• Computer that is connected
to the same network as the
switch
• Web browser
Qnder Pro Qnder Pro is a desktop utility that enables
you to locate and access QNAP devices
on a specic network. The utility supports
Windows, macOS, Linux, and Chrome OS.
For details, see Accessing the Switch Using
Qnder Pro.
• Computer that is connected
to the same network as the
switch
• Web browser
•Qnder Pro
Accessing the Switch Using a Browser
You can access the switch using any computer on the network if you know its IP address and the login
credentials of a valid user account. QNAP switches support DHCP client conguration by default for IP
assignment. When connected to a network, the switch automatically obtains an IP address from a DHCP
server.
Note
• If you do not know the IP address of the switch, can locate it using Qnder Pro.
• If the switch is not connected to a DHCP supported network, you can access the switch
web interface by changing the IP address of the computer to 169.254.100.102.
• The default IP address of the switch is 169.254.100.101.
1. Verify that your computer is connected to the same network as the switch.
2. Open a web browser on your computer.
3. Type the IP address of the switch in the address bar.
The QSS login page appears.
4. Specify the default username and password.
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Default Username Default Password
admin The MAC address of the switch image omitting any punctuation and
capitalizing any letters.
Tip
For example, if the MAC address is 00:0a:0b:0c:00:01, the
default password is 000A0B0C0001.
You can nd the MAC address using Qnder Pro. It is also
printed on a sticker on the device as "MAC".
Note
You are prompted to change the password after logging in
for the rst time.
QNAP strongly recommends changing the password after
rst time login for security reasons.
5. Click Login.
The QSS desktop appears.
Important
After setting up the switch, ensure that you change the IP address of the computer to the
original conguration.
Accessing the Switch Using Qnder Pro
1. Install Qnder Pro on a computer that is connected to the same network as the switch.
Tip
To download Qnder Pro, go to https://www.qnap.com/en/utilities.
2. Open Qnder Pro.
Qnder Pro automatically searches for all QNAP devices on the network.
3. Locate the switch in the list, and then double-click the name or IP address.
The QSS login screen opens in the default web browser.
4. Specify the default username and password.
Default Username Default Password
admin The MAC address of the switch image omitting any punctuation and
capitalizing any letters.
Tip
For example, if the MAC address is 00:0a:0b:0c:00:01, the
default password is 000A0B0C0001.
You can nd the MAC address using Qnder Pro. It is also
printed on a sticker on the device as "MAC".
5. Click Login.
The QSS desktop appears.
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4. Basic Operations
This chapter describes basic switch operations.
LEDs
LEDs indicate system status and related information when the switch is powered on. The following LED
information applies only when the switch is connected to the network.
For details on the location of the LEDs, see Front Panel LEDs.
LED Status Description
System Status Green The device is ready.
Flashes green • The device is being initialized.
• The rmware is being updated.
Note
When updating the rmware, do not remove
the power cord or USB cable, and do not
force-exit the application.
• The device is being reset.
Red A fatal device error occurred.
O The device is powered o.
2.5 GbE RJ45
(2.5G speed)
Green The link speed is operating at 2.5 Gbps.
Flashes green Data is being transmitted.
O There is no network connection.
2.5 GbE RJ45
(1G/100M/10M
speed)
Orange The link speed is operating at 1 Gbps, 100 Mbps, or 10
Mbps.
Flashes orange Data is being transmitted.
O There is no network connection.
10 GbE SFP+
(10G speed)
Green The link speed is operating at 10 Gbps.
Flashes green Data is being transmitted.
O There is no network connection.
10 GbE SFP+
(1G speed)
Orange The link speed is operating at 1 Gbps.
Flashes orange Data is being transmitted.
O There is no network connection.
10GbE SFP+/
RJ45 combo
(RJ45, 10G)
Green The link speed is operating at 10 Gbps.
Flashes green Data is being transmitted.
O There is no network connection.
10GbE SFP+/
RJ45 combo
(RJ45, 5G/
2.5G/1G/100M
speed)
Orange The link speed is operating at 5 Gbps, 2.5 Gbps, 1 Gbps, or
100 Mbps.
Flashes orange Data is being transmitted.
O There is no network connection.
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LED Status Description
10GbE SFP+/
RJ45 combo
(SFP+, 10G)
Green The link speed is operating at 10 Gbps.
Flashes green Data is being transmitted.
O There is no network connection.
10GbE SFP+/
RJ45 combo
(SFP+, 1G)
Orange The link speed is operating at 1 Gbps.
Flashes orange Data is being transmitted.
O There is no network connection.
Reset Button
Operation User Action Result
Basic system reset Press and hold the button for 5 seconds. The following settings are reset to
default:
• System administrator password: The
default password is the rst MAC
address in uppercase letters without
special characters. For example, if
the rst MAC address is 00-08-9B-
F6-15-75, then the admin password
would be 00089BF61575.
Note
You can nd the rst MAC
address with Qnder Pro or
attached to a label on the
device listed as MAC1.
• The admin account is automatically
enabled.
Advanced system
reset
Press and hold the button for 10 seconds. The default factory settings are restored.
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5. QSS
About QSS
The QNAP Switch System (QSS) is a network management operating system for QNAP switch devices. QSS
allows for Layer 2 network administration and system management of the switch.
Parts of the User Interface
The QSS user interface has three main areas.
Label Area Description
1 Menu The menu has two sections: Conguration and System
Click or to expand or collapse the menu.
2 Main panel The main panel displays the selected screen.
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Label Area Description
3 Toolbar The toolbar displays the following information:
• The date and time congured in System Settings > Time .
•[USER_NAME]: Click to access the Log out button.
•
: Click to view the following:
•Restart Switch: Restarts the switch
•Language: Opens a list of supported languages and allows
you to change the language of the operating system
•About: Displays the following information:
• Hardware model
• Version number
Getting Started
1. Log in to the switch as an administrator.
The default administrator account is admin.
For details, see Switch Access.
2. Congure the system settings.
For details, see System Settings.
3. Congure port settings and other network settings.
For details, see Network Management.
Network Management
Basic network conguration of the switch includes port management, VLAN conguration, conguration of
various protocols, and trac management via Quality of Service (QoS) and Access Control Lists (ACLs).
Dashboard
The dashboard opens to the conguration section of the interface. Click the drop-down menu in the
dashboard to view the port status, VLAN status, link aggregation status, and port trac for all ports.
You can also delete user-congured network settings and monitor the network settings of the switch.
Conguring Port Settings
1. Log in to QSS.
2. Go to Conguration > Port Management .
3. Go to Port Conguration.
4. Identify a port.
5. Congure the settings.
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Setting Description
State Controls the operation status for a port
Speed Species the maximum speed at which a port can operate
Flow Control Controls the ow control status for a port
Important
Flow Control is not supported when the port speed is
set to HDX.
6. Click Save.
QSS saves the settings.
Adding a VLAN
A virtual LAN (VLAN) groups multiple network devices together and limits their broadcast domain. Members
of a VLAN are isolated and network trac is only sent between group members.
Each VLAN is assigned a specic VLAN identication number. The VLAN screen displays information about
existing VLANs and provides access to VLAN conguration options.
1. Log in to QSS.
2. Go to Conguration > VLAN .
3. Click Add.
The Add VLAN window opens.
4. Specify a VLAN ID.
5. Select ports to include in the VLAN.
Only tagged ports can belong to multiple VLANs.
6. Click Save.
QSS adds the VLAN.
Adding a Link Aggregation Group (LAG)
Link Aggregation Control Protocol (LACP) allows you to combine multiple network adapters into a single
logical network interface. This ensures increased throughput and provides redundancy. In case of port
failure, trac continues on the remaining ports.
The Link Aggregation page displays information about existing link aggregation groups and provides
access to conguration options.
Warning
To prevent network loop errors during the LAG conguration process, do not connect the
switch to other devices using more than one network cable until after you have congured
LAGs on all the devices. You can enable loop protection to avoid network loops in the
connected network.
1. Log in to QSS.
2. Go to Conguration > Link Aggregation .
3. Identify a group.
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4. Click .
The Edit Group window opens.
5. Congure the group settings.
Setting Description
Mode Controls the link aggregation mode for the group
•LACP: Provides automatic failover and dynamic conguration
•Static: Aggregates all congurations at once on the selected link
aggregation ports
Important
Enable Link Aggregation before connecting cables to
the switch to avoid creating a data loop.
Port Conguration Species which ports are included in the group
Note
Ensure that you congure the same settings for all the
member ports in a LAG.
6. Click Save.
QSS updates the group settings.
Note
When assigning a LAG to a VLAN, QNAP recommends removing individual LAG port
members from the VLAN, and then adding the entire group to the VLAN as required. If
individual port members are not removed, the VLAN is reset to its default settings.
Managing Rapid Spanning Tree Protocol (RSTP) Settings
RSTP provides rapid convergence of the spanning tree and builds a loop-free topology for the switch
network. RSTP allows you to enable backup links in case an active link fails.
Note
• RSTP is disabled by default.
• The default bridge priority for the switch is 32768.
Conguring the RSTP Settings
1. Log in to QSS.
2. Go to Conguration > RSTP .
3. Change the RSTP control status.
Toggle Setting Description
Click to enable the RSTP function.
Click to disable the RSTP function.
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4. Click Save.
QSS saves the setting.
Setting Bridge Priority
You can congure the RSTP bridge priority of the switch in the RSTP conguration eld.
1. Log in to QSS.
2. Go to Conguration > RSTP > RSTP Conguration .
3. Enable RSTP.
Note
For details, see Conguring the RSTP Settings.
4. Select the RSTP bridge priority from the drop-down list.
Note
The default priority is 32768 and it is recommended that you set the bridge priority to zero for
root bridge priority.
5. Click Save.
QSS updates the RSTP bridge priority.
Conguring the LLDP Settings
The Link Layer Discovery Protocol (LLDP) uses periodic broadcasts to advertise device information over the
network and discover neighboring devices. This protocol operates by establishing a distributed database
and gathering information from neighboring ports connected by a network link.
The LLDP page displays information about detected devices and allows you to enable or disable LLDP.
1. Log in to QSS.
2. Go to Conguration > LLDP .
3. Change the LLDP control status.
Toggle Setting User Action
Click to enable the LLDP function.
Click to disable the LLDP function.
4. Click Save.
QSS saves the setting.
Adding a Static MAC Address
The MAC address table tracks MAC addresses and forwards associated unicast trac through specic ports.
1. Log in to QSS.
2. Go to Conguration > LLDP > MAC Address Table .
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