Waters Network Systems PSX1008-TX User manual

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OPERATING MANUAL
PSX1008-TX and MS1008-TX Switch
Managed Switch with Eight 10/100Base-TX Ports
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Table of Contents
1.0 Specifications...............................................................................................5
2.0 Package Contents ........................................................................................7
3.0 Introduction ..................................................................................................7
3.1 Hardware Features........................................................................................8
3.2 Software Features.........................................................................................9
3.3 Management Methods.................................................................................10
3.3.1 Console and Telnet Management............................................................10
3.3.2 Web-based Management.........................................................................10
3.3.3 SNMP Network Management ..................................................................10
3.4 Hardware Description..................................................................................11
3.5 LED Indicators.............................................................................................12
3.6 Desktop Installation.....................................................................................12
3.6.1 Attaching Rubber Feet.............................................................................13
3.6.2 Power On.................................................................................................13
4.0 Network Applications.................................................................................14
4.1 Network Configuration.................................................................................15
4.2 Main Menu...................................................................................................17
4.3 Status and Counters....................................................................................18
4.4 Status and Counters - Port Status...............................................................18
4.5 Status and Counters - Port Counters ..........................................................19
4.6 Status and Counters - System Information..................................................19
4.7 Switch Static Configuration..........................................................................20
4.8 Administration Configuration .......................................................................20
4.9 Device Information ......................................................................................21
4.10 IP Configuration...........................................................................................21
4.11 Change User Name and Password.............................................................21
4.12 Port / Trunk Configuration ...........................................................................21
4.13 Port Mirroring Configuration ........................................................................22
4.14 VLAN Configuration.....................................................................................23
4.15 Creating a VLAN Group...............................................................................23

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4.16 Edit / Delete a VLAN Group.........................................................................24
4.17 Priority Configuration...................................................................................24
4.18 MAC Address Configuration........................................................................25
4.19 Filtering MAC Addresses.............................................................................27
4.20 Misc. Configuration......................................................................................27
4.21 Port Security................................................................................................28
4.22 MAC Age Interval........................................................................................29
4.23 Broadcast Storm Filtering............................................................................29
4.24 Max Bridge Transmit Delay.........................................................................29
4.25 Protocol Related Configuration....................................................................30
4.26 Perport Configuration ..................................................................................30
4.27 SNMP..........................................................................................................30
4.28 System Options...........................................................................................31
4.29 Community Strings......................................................................................31
4.30 Trap Managers............................................................................................31
4.31 GVRP..........................................................................................................31
4.32 LACP...........................................................................................................31
4.33 Aggregator Setting ......................................................................................31
4.34 State Activity................................................................................................32
4.35 LACP Status................................................................................................32
4.36 Reboot Switch.............................................................................................32
4.37 Xmodem Upgrade.......................................................................................32
5.0 Web-Based Management...........................................................................32
5.1 Accessing Management Functions through the Web ..................................33
5.2 Web Management Home Overview.............................................................33
5.3 Port Status...................................................................................................33
5.4 Port Statistics ..............................................................................................34
5.5 Administrator...............................................................................................34
5.6 LACP Setting...............................................................................................37
5.7 Aggregator Information................................................................................38
5.8 State Activity................................................................................................39

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5.9 Filter Database............................................................................................40
5.9.1 IGMP Snooping......................................................................................40
5.9.2 Static MAC Address...............................................................................41
5.9.3 Port Security ..........................................................................................41
5.9.4 MAC Address Filtering...........................................................................42
5.10 VLAN Configuration.....................................................................................42
5.10.1 Basic VLAN Setting................................................................................44
5.11 Spanning Tree.............................................................................................45
5.12 Port Mirroring...............................................................................................48
5.13 SNMP..........................................................................................................48
5.14 Security Manager........................................................................................50
5.15 TFTP Update Firmware...............................................................................50
5.16 Configuration Backup..................................................................................50
5.17 TFTP Backup Configuration........................................................................51
5.18 Reset System..............................................................................................52
5.19 Reboot.........................................................................................................52
6.0 Troubleshooting.........................................................................................53
6.1 Before Calling for Assistance ......................................................................53
6.2 Return Material Authorization (RMA) Procedure.........................................54
6.3 Shipping and Packaging Information...........................................................55
7.0 Warranty......................................................................................................56

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1.0 Specifications
OPERATIONAL CHARACTERISTICS:
MAC Address Table: 8k
Switching Mode: Store-and-forward
Memory Buffer Size: 2Mb
Performance: Non-blocking wire speed (up to 3.8Gbps)
MANAGEMENT FEATURES:
Web-based, Telnet and console
SNMP
Port setting for duplex and speed
Port trunking (4 groups)
Port based and tagged VLANs (up to 256)
QoS
IGMP
GVRP
Port mirroring
Broadcast storm
Spanning Tree
NETWORK STANDARDS:
IEEE 802.3
IEEE 802.3u
IEEE 802.3x
IEEE 802.1q
IEEE 802.1p
IEEE 802.1d
IEEE 802.3ad
EMI/SAFETY COMPLIANCE:
FCC Class A, CE, UL cUL
NETWORK CABLE CONNECTORS
RJ45 shielded female ports
10/100Mbps: CAT5 UTP or better
POWER SUPPLY:
Input Voltage
110 to 240 VAC, 50 to 60Hz

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Power Consumption
17 watts maximum
OPERATING ENVIRONMENT:
Ambient Temperature:
32° to 113°F (0° to 45°C)
Storage:
-40° to 158°F (-40°to 70°C)
Ambient relative humidity:
10% to 90% (non-condensing)
MECHANICAL:
Enclosure:
Rugged high-strength sheet metal suitable for stand-alone, wall or tabletop
mounting
Cooling Method: Fan cooled
PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS:
PSX Model:
Dimensions:
10 x 5.25 x 1.75 in (250 x 132 x 37.5mm)
Weight:
2.4lbs
MS Model:
Dimensions:
16 x 11 x 1.75 in (406x 279 x 37.5mm)
Weight:
3.7lbs (1.68kg)

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2.0 Package Contents
Examine the shipping container for obvious damage prior to installing this product.
Notify the carrier of any damage that you believe occurred during shipment. Ensure that
the items listed below are included. If an item is missing, please contact your supplier.
The 1008 switch package contains the following:
1008 Switch
Power Cord
Four Rubber Feet
RS-232 cable
User’s Guide
3.0 Introduction
In our modern society, communication and sharing information is essential to our lives.
Computer networks have proven to be one of the fastest methods of communication.
The 1008 series of switches are compact desktop size switches that are the ideal solution
for any network user. The 1008 switches provide high-performance managed switching
functions with low-cost connectivity. The 1008 switches feature store-and-forward
switching and will auto-learn and store source addresses with an 8K-entry MAC address
table.
The switch provides eight switched auto-sensing 10/100Base-TX RJ45 ports. The
switch will automatically detect the speed of connected devices to accommodate both 10
and 100Mbps. The 10Mbps bandwidth will accommodate 10Mbps workgroup switches
while simultaneously providing the 100Mbps bandwidth required for multimedia
applications. All RJ45 ports support the Auto MDI/MDIX function.
With the built-in Web-based management functionality, managing and configuring the
switch is easy. From cabinet management to port-level control and monitoring, you can
visually configure and manage your network via your Web Browser. Just click your mouse
instead of typing command strings. The 1008 switch can be managed via the web, Telnet,
Console, or SNMP Management.

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Ethernet switching technology dramatically boosted the total bandwidth of a network,
eliminating congestion problems inherent with the carrier sense multiple access with the
collision detection (CSMA/CD) protocol and greatly reduced unnecessary transmissions.
This revolutionized networking. First, by allowing two-way, simultaneous transmissions
over the same port (full-duplex), bandwidth was essentially doubled. Second, by
reducing the collision domain to a single switch-port, the need for carrier sensing was
eliminated. Third, by using the store-and-forward technology’s approach of inspecting
each packet to intercept corrupt or redundant data, switching eliminated unnecessary
transmissions that slow down network traffic.
Auto-negotiation regulates the speed and duplex of each port, based on the capability of
both devices. Flow-control allows transmission from a 100Mbps node to a 10Mbps node
without loss of data. Auto-negotiation and flow-control may have to be disabled for some
networking operations that involve legacy equipment. Disabling the auto-negotiation is
accomplished by hard setting the speed or duplex mode of a port.
3.1 Hardware Features
Conforms to IEEE 802.3, 802.3u, and 802.3x Ethernet Standards
Auto-sensing 10/100Base-TX RJ45 port ports
Automatic MDI/MDIX crossover for each 10/100Base-TX port
Console port on rear side for system configuration
Half-duplex mode for backpressure
Full-duplex for flow control
Store-and-forward switching architecture
Automatic address learning, address migration
8K-entry MAC address table
2Mbit memory buffer sharing
Performs non-blocking full wire speed

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3.2 Software Features
SNMP RFC 1157 SNMP, RFC 1213 MIB II, RFC 1643 Ethernet Like,
RFC 1493 Bridge MIB, RFC 1757 RMON1, LANTECH
Enterprise MIB, RFC 1215 Trap
Management Web management (IE)
Local console (RS-232 on rear side)
Telnet
Trunk IEEE 802.3ad Trunk with LACP for load distribution control
and fail over recover
Up to 4 ports per group, maximum 4 groups
Class of Service IEEE802.1p, Each port supports 2 priority queues (high/low)
QoS System support 8 levels of priority and mapping to high/low
priority queue
VLAN Port-based VLAN, 802.1Q Tag VLAN, Protocol type VLAN
VLAN ID up to 4094, VLANs up to 256 groups. GVRP
support.
IP Multicast Support IGMP snooping, supports 256 groups.
Support 2 types of query mode (enable/disable or auto query)
Filter Database Support per port static MAC address lock, MAC filter, port
security
Port Mirror Use this feature to analyze port traffic. Supports maximum 8
ports.
Broadcast
Control
None, 5%, 10%, 15%, 20%, 25%
Spanning Tree IEEE802.1d support

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3.3 Management Methods
The 1008 switch series supports following management methods:
Console and Telnet Management
Web-based Management
SNMP Network Management
3.3.1 Console and Telnet Management
Console Management is done through the RS-232 Console Port. Use the RS-232 cable
supplied in your package to connect directly to a workstation from your 1008 switch.
Once an IP address has been set on the 1008 switch, you can use Telnet or Web
Management to login to the switch and modify the configuration.
3.3.2 Web-based Management
The 1008 provides an embedded HTML web site residing in flash memory. It offers
advanced management features and allow users to manage the switch from anywhere
on the network through a standard web browser.
3.3.3 SNMP Network Management
SNMP (Simple Network Management Protocol) provides a means to monitor and control
network devices, manage configurations, collect statistics, performance and security
information.

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3.4 Hardware Description
Front Panel
The Front Panel of the 1008 switch consists of 8 auto-sensing 10/100Mbps RJ45 ports
and either one Gigabit fiber port or one Gigabit copper port. The LED indicators are
also located on the front panel of the switch.
Figure 3-2. The Front Panel of the PSX-TX Switch
Rear Panel
The console port and a three-pronged AC power plug are located on the rear panel of
the switch. The 1008 switches work in the range 100-240V AC, 50-60Hz. The console
port can be used to perform management functions. Console connection requires a
direct connection between the switch and a workstation with a RS-232 cable.
Hardware Ports
Eight 10/100 auto MDI/MDIX 10/100Base-TX connections. MDI allows you
to connect to another hub or switch and MDIX allows you to connect to a
workstation or PC. Therefore, Auto MDI/MDIX means that you can connect
to another switch or workstation without a crossover cable.
Figure 3-5. The Rear
Panel of the 1008 switch

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3.5 LED Indicators
Figure 3-7. LED Indicators for 1008-TX switch
There are three LED-Indicators (100M, LK/ACT, FDX/COL) for each of the eight
10/100Base-TX copper ports. The following table provides the status and description of
the LEDs. The LEDs provide a real-time indication of systematic operation status.
Ethernet Port
LED Status Color Description
Power On Green Power On
On Green
The port is operating at the speed of
100Mbps
100M
Off In 10Mbps mode or no device is attached
On Green
The port is successfully connecting with the
device
Blinks Green The port is receiving or transmitting data
LNK/
ACT
Off No device is attached
On Orange The port is operating in full-duplex mode
Blinks Orange Collision of packets occurs in the port
FDX/
COL Off Half-duplex mode or no device is attached.
Table 3-1. LED Description
3.6 Desktop Installation
Choose a surface for your switch that is clean, smooth, level, sturdy and with a power
outlet nearby. Make sure there is enough clearance around the switch to allow

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attachment of cables, power cord and air circulation.
3.6.1 Attaching Rubber Feet
1. Make sure mounting surface on the bottom of the switch is free of grease and dust.
2. Remove adhesive backing from the rubber feet.
3. Apply the rubber feet to each corner on the bottom of the switch.
Figure 3-8. Attaching rubber feet to each corner on the bottom of the switch
3.6.2 Power On
Connect the power cord to the AC power socket on the rear panel of the switch. Check
the power indicator on the front panel to see if power is properly supplied.

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4.0 Network Applications
This section provides samples of network topology in which the 1008 switch can be used.
The 1008 series of switches are generally used as a desktop, workgroup or edge
segment switch.
Desktop Application
The 1008 series of switches provide the ideal solution for small workgroups. The switch
can be used as a standalone switch to which personal computers, servers, and print
servers are directly connected to form a small workgroup.
Figure 4-1. Desktop Application

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Segment Application
For enterprise networks where large data packets are constantly processed, this switch
is suitable for department users to connect to the corporate backbone.
Figure 4-2 Segment Application
The 1008 switch can be directly connected to PCs, workstations, and servers. The
switch automatically learns node addresses, which are subsequently used to filter and
forward all traffic based on the destination address. You can use any of the copper ports
to connect with another switch to interconnect each of your small-switched workgroups
to form a larger switched network.
4.1 Network Configuration
This section explains how to configure console management via a direct connection to
the console port of the switch. Console management involves the administration of the
switch via a direct connection to the RS-232 console port. This port is a female DB-9
connector. From the Main Console Management Menu, you have access to all of the
management functions of the switch.

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Connecting a Terminal or PC to the Console Port
Figure 4-4. Connecting the 1008 switch to a terminal via RS-232 cable
Use the supplied RS-232 cable to connect a terminal or PC to the console port. The
terminal or PC to be connected must support the terminal emulation program. After the
connection between switch and PC is made, run a terminal emulation program or
Hyper Terminal to match the following default characteristics of the console port:
Baud Rate: 9600 bps
Data Bits: 8
Parity: None
Stop Bit: 1
Flow Control: None
Figure 4-5. Communication Parameters
Console Menu
1. Press Enter once you have entered the parameters listed above.
2. Turn on the switch. The switch will display a series of messages as it performs a
self test. Once the self test is completed, the login screen will be displayed.
3. Enter the username and password. The default user name is root, and the
default password is root. You may change the login identification to make it more
secure for your network (Section 4.11).

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4.2 Main Menu
The following five choices are listed on the Main Menu:
Status and Counters –Displays the status of the switch.
Switch Static Configuration - Use to configure the switch from another set of
menus.
Protocol Related Configuration -Configure the following protocol functions.
oSTP
oSNMP
oGVRP
oLACP
Reboot Switch - Restart the system or reset switch to default configuration.
Logout - Exit the management functions.
Control Keys
The following keys are used to move between menu options in all menus:
Tab: Use the tab key to move to the next menu option.
Backspace: Use the backspace key to move to the previous option.
Enter: Use enter to make selection
Space: Toggles selected item to move between configuration choices.
The bottom of the screen displays the keys that are used to for the management
functions.

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4.3 Status and Counters
Press the Tab or Backspace key to make your selection, and press Enter.
4.4 Status and Counters - Port Status
The Port Status’ screen displays the status of all of the ports.
Type - Displays the port speed for each port.
Enabled – You have the choice of enabling or disabling the port. Enabled will be
displayed as Yes and Disabled will be displayed as No. The Default setting is
Yes.
Status - Display the status of the port. Down means there is no link, and Up
means there is a link.
Mode - Displays the actual port speed and duplex setting.
Flow Ctrl - Displays the flow control status. Flow control is ON by default.

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You can press the Tab or Backspace key to select a menu choice. Press the Enter
key to select item.
4.5 Status and Counters - Port Counters
The Port Counters’ screen provides the current status of the switch
4.6 Status and Counters - System Information
The System Information screen displays the following information:
System Description - The name of device type.
MAC Address - The unique hardware address assigned by manufacturer.
Firmware Version - Displays the switch’s firmware version.
Hardware Version - Displays the switch’s hardware version.
Kernel Version – Displays the switch’s kernel version.

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4.7 Switch Static Configuration
The Switch Static Configuration (on the Main Menu) menu provides the following
options:
4.8 Administration Configuration
The Administration Configuration (from the Switch Configuration menu) menu
provides the following options: