ZyXEL Communications Dimension ES-3124PWR User manual

Dimension
ES-3124PWR
Ethernet Switch
5/2005
Version 3.60(TY.0)
User’s Guide

Dimension ES-3124PWR Ethernet Switch
ii Copyright
Copyright
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reserves the right to make changes in any products described herein without notice. This publication is subject to
change without notice.
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respective owners.

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ZyXEL Limited Warranty iii
ZyXEL Limited Warranty
ZyXEL warrants to the original end user (purchaser) that this product is free from any defects in materials or
workmanship for a period of up to two (2) years from the date of purchase. During the warranty period and upon
proof of purchase, should the product have indications of failure due to faulty workmanship and/or materials,
ZyXEL will, at its discretion, repair or replace the defective products or components without charge for either
parts or labor and to whatever extent it shall deem necessary to restore the product or components to proper
operating condition. Any replacement will consist of a new or re-manufactured functionally equivalent product of
equal value, and will be solely at the discretion of ZyXEL. This warranty shall not apply if the product is
modified, misused, tampered with, damaged by an act of God, or subjected to abnormal working conditions.
Note
Repair or replacement, as provided under this warranty, is the exclusive remedy of the purchaser. This warranty is
in lieu of all other warranties, express or implied, including any implied warranty of merchantability or fitness for
a particular use or purpose. ZyXEL shall in no event be held liable for indirect or consequential damages of any
kind of character to the purchaser.
To obtain the services of this warranty, contact ZyXEL's Service Center for your Return Material Authorization
number (RMA). Products must be returned Postage Prepaid. It is recommended that the unit be insured when
shipped. Any returned products without proof of purchase or those with an out-dated warranty will be repaired or
replaced (at the discretion of ZyXEL) and the customer will be billed for parts and labor. All repaired or replaced
products will be shipped by ZyXEL to the corresponding return address, Postage Paid. This warranty gives you
specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights that vary from country to country.

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iv Interference Statements and Warnings
Interference Statements and Warnings
FCC Interference Statement
This switch complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) This switch may not cause harmful interference.
(2) This switch must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operations.
FCC Warning
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital switch, pursuant to Part
15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a
commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not
installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which
case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense.
CE Mark Warning:
This is a class A product. In a domestic environment this product may cause radio interference in which case the
user may be required to take adequate measures.
Taiwanese BSMI (Bureau of Standards, Metrology and Inspection) A Warning:
Certifications
1. Go to www.zyxel.com
2. Select your product from the drop-down list box on the ZyXEL home page to go to that product's page.
3. Select the certification you wish to view from this page.
Registration
Register your product online for free future product updates and information at www.zyxel.com for global
products, or at www.us.zyxel.com for North American products.
Safety Warnings
For your safety, be sure to read and follow all warning notices and instructions.
¾To reduce the risk of fire, use only No. 26 AWG (American Wire Gauge) or larger telecommunication
line cord.

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Interference Statements and Warnings v
¾Do NOT open the device or unit. Opening or removing covers can expose you to dangerous high voltage
points or other risks. ONLY qualified service personnel can service the device. Please contact your vendor
for further information.
¾Use ONLY the dedicated power supply for your device. Connect the power cord or power adaptor to the
right supply voltage (110V AC in North America or 230V AC in Europe).
¾Do NOT use the device if the power supply is damaged as it might cause electrocution.
¾If the power supply is damaged, remove it from the power outlet.
¾Do NOT attempt to repair the power supply. Contact your local vendor to order a new power supply.
¾Place connecting cables carefully so that no one will step on them or stumble over them. Do NOT allow
anything to rest on the power cord and do NOT locate the product where anyone can walk on the power
cord.
¾If you wall mount your device, make sure that no electrical, gas or water pipes will be damaged.
¾Do NOT install nor use your device during a thunderstorm. There may be a remote risk of electric shock
from lightning.
¾Do NOT expose your device to dampness, dust or corrosive liquids.
¾Do NOT use this product near water, for example, in a wet basement or near a swimming pool.
¾Make sure to connect the cables to the correct ports.
¾Do NOT obstruct the device ventilation slots, as insufficient airflow may harm your device.
¾Do NOT store things on the device.
¾Connect ONLY suitable accessories to the device.
¾The PoE (Power over Ethernet) devices that supply or receive power and their connected Ethernet cables
must all be completely indoors.

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vi Customer Support
Customer Support
If you have questions about your ZyXEL product or desire assistance, contact ZyXEL Communications
Corporation offices worldwide, in one of the following ways:
Contacting Customer Support
When you contact your customer support representative, have the following information ready:
♦Product model and serial number.
♦Firmware version information.
♦Warranty information.
♦Date you received your product.
♦Brief description of the problem and the steps you took to solve it.
SUPPORT E-MAIL TELEPHONE1WEB SITEMETHOD
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Customer Support vii
SUPPORT E-MAIL TELEPHONE1WEB SITEMETHOD
LOCATION SALES E-MAIL FAX FTP SITE
REGULAR MAIL
[e-mail] [phone] www.zyxel.se
SWEDEN [e-mail] [phone]
ZyXEL Communications A/S
Sjöporten 4, 41764 Göteborg
Sweden
[e-mail] [phone] www.zyxel.co.uk
UNITED KINGDOM [e-mail] [phone]
0906 7370001(UK only)
ftp.zyxel.co.uk
ZyXEL Communications UK Ltd.,
11, The Courtyard, Eastern Road,
Bracknell, Berkshire, RG12 2XB,
United Kingdom (UK)

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Table of Contents ix
Table of Contents
Copyright....................................................................................................................................................................................... ii
ZyXEL Limited Warranty ............................................................................................................................................................. iii
Interference Statements and Warnings ..................................................................................................................................... iv
Customer Support ....................................................................................................................................................................... vi
Preface........................................................................................................................................................................................ xxi
Chapter 1 Getting to Know the ES-3124PWR......................................................................................................................1-1
1.1 Features .................................................................................................................................................... 1-1
1.1.1 Hardware Features............................................................................................................................. 1-1
1.1.2 Firmware Features............................................................................................................................. 1-2
1.2 Applications ............................................................................................................................................... 1-3
1.2.1 Backbone Application ....................................................................................................................... 1-3
1.2.2 Bridging Example ............................................................................................................................. 1-4
1.2.3 High Performance Switched Workgroup Example ........................................................................... 1-5
1.2.4 IEEE 802.1Q VLAN Application Examples..................................................................................... 1-5
Chapter 2 Hardware Installation...........................................................................................................................................2-1
2.1 Installation Scenarios ................................................................................................................................ 2-1
2.1.1 Desktop Installation Procedure ......................................................................................................... 2-1
2.1.2 Rack-Mounted Installation................................................................................................................ 2-2
Chapter 3 Hardware Connections ........................................................................................................................................3-1
3.1 Front Panel ................................................................................................................................................ 3-1
3.1.1 Console Port ...................................................................................................................................... 3-1
3.1.2 Ethernet Ports .................................................................................................................................... 3-2
3.1.3 Gigabit Ports...................................................................................................................................... 3-2
3.1.4 Mini-GBIC Slots ............................................................................................................................... 3-3
3.1.5 Management Port .............................................................................................................................. 3-5
3.2 Rear Panel................................................................................................................................................. 3-5
3.2.1 Power Connector............................................................................................................................... 3-5
3.2.2 External Backup Power Supply Connector....................................................................................... 3-5
3.3 Front Panel LEDs ...................................................................................................................................... 3-6
3.4 Stacking Scenario Examples..................................................................................................................... 3-7
3.5 Uplink Scenario Example .......................................................................................................................... 3-9
3.6 Configuring the ES-3124PWR................................................................................................................. 3-10
Chapter 4 Introducing the Web Configurator......................................................................................................................4-1
4.1 Introduction................................................................................................................................................ 4-1
4.2 System Login............................................................................................................................................. 4-1
4.3 Status Screen ............................................................................................................................................ 4-2
4.3.1 Change Your Password ..................................................................................................................... 4-5
4.4 Switch Lockout .......................................................................................................................................... 4-6
4.5 Resetting the Switch.................................................................................................................................. 4-6
4.5.1 Reload the Configuration file............................................................................................................ 4-7
4.5.2 Reset to the Factory Defaults ............................................................................................................ 4-8
4.5.3 Logging Out of the Web Configurator.............................................................................................. 4-9
4.5.4 Help ................................................................................................................................................... 4-9

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Chapter 5 System Status and Port Details.......................................................................................................................... 5-1
5.1 About System Statistics and Information................................................................................................... 5-1
5.2 Port Status Summary................................................................................................................................. 5-1
5.2.1 Port Details ........................................................................................................................................5-3
Chapter 6 Basic Setting........................................................................................................................................................ 6-1
6.1 Introducing the Basic Setting Screens....................................................................................................... 6-1
6.2 System Information.................................................................................................................................... 6-1
6.3 General Setup............................................................................................................................................ 6-4
6.4 Introduction to VLANs................................................................................................................................ 6-6
6.5 IGMP Snooping ......................................................................................................................................... 6-6
6.6 Switch Setup Screen ................................................................................................................................. 6-6
6.7 IP Setup ..................................................................................................................................................... 6-9
6.8 Port Setup................................................................................................................................................ 6-12
Chapter 7 VLAN..................................................................................................................................................................... 7-1
7.1 Introduction to IEEE 802.1Q Tagged VLAN............................................................................................... 7-1
7.1.1 Forwarding Tagged and Untagged Frames .......................................................................................7-1
7.1.2 Automatic VLAN Registration..........................................................................................................7-1
7.1.3 Port VLAN Trunking ........................................................................................................................7-3
7.2 802.1Q VLAN............................................................................................................................................. 7-3
7.2.1 802.1Q VLAN Port Settings..............................................................................................................7-5
7.2.2 802.1Q Static VLAN.........................................................................................................................7-6
7.2.3 Viewing and Editing VLAN Settings................................................................................................7-8
7.3 Introduction to Port-based VLANs ........................................................................................................... 7-10
7.3.1 Configuring a Port-based VLAN.....................................................................................................7-10
Chapter 8 Static MAC Forward Setup.................................................................................................................................. 8-1
8.1 Introduction to Static MAC Forward Setup ................................................................................................ 8-1
8.2 Configuring Static MAC Forwarding .......................................................................................................... 8-1
8.3 Viewing and Editing Static MAC Forwarding Rules................................................................................... 8-2
Chapter 9 Filtering ................................................................................................................................................................ 9-1
9.1 Introduction to Filtering .............................................................................................................................. 9-1
9.2 Configuring a Filtering Rule ....................................................................................................................... 9-1
9.3 Viewing and Editing Filter Rules................................................................................................................ 9-2
Chapter 10 Spanning Tree Protocol................................................................................................................................ 10-1
10.1 Introduction to Spanning Tree Protocol (STP) ......................................................................................... 10-1
10.1.1 STP Terminology ............................................................................................................................10-1
10.1.2 How STP Works..............................................................................................................................10-1
10.1.3 STP Port States................................................................................................................................10-2
10.2 STP Status............................................................................................................................................... 10-2
10.2.1 Configuring STP..............................................................................................................................10-4
Chapter 11 Bandwidth Control ........................................................................................................................................ 11-1
11.1 Introduction to Bandwidth Control ........................................................................................................... 11-1
Chapter 12 Broadcast Storm Control.............................................................................................................................. 12-1
12.1 Introducing Broadcast Storm Control....................................................................................................... 12-1
12.2 Configuring Broadcast Storm Control ...................................................................................................... 12-1
Chapter 13 Mirroring......................................................................................................................................................... 13-1