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Using the BayStack 350
10/100/1000 Series
Switch
Part No. 304376-B Rev 00
January 1999

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  • Page 1 Using the BayStack 350 10/100/1000 Series Switch Part No. 304376-B Rev 00 January 1999...

  • Page 2: Statement Of Conditions

    European Requirements Only EN 55 022 Statement This is to certify that the Bay Networks BayStack 350 10/100 Autosense Switch is shielded against the generation of radio interference in accordance with the application of Council Directive 89/336/EEC, Article 4a. Conformity is declared by the application of EN 55 022 Class A (CISPR 22).

  • Page 3: Japan/Nippon Requirements Only

    Canadian Department of Communications Radio Interference Regulations This digital apparatus (BayStack 350 10/100 Autosense Switch) does not exceed the Class A limits for radio-noise emissions from digital apparatus as set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications.
  • Page 4 2. Restrictions on use; reservation of rights. The Software and user manuals are protected under copyright laws. Bay Networks and/or its licensors retain all title and ownership in both the Software and user manuals, including any revisions made by Bay Networks or its licensors. The copyright notice must be reproduced and included with any copy of any portion of the Software or user manuals.
  • Page 5 6. Use of Software in the European Community. This provision applies to all Software acquired for use within the European Community. If Licensee uses the Software within a country in the European Community, the Software Directive enacted by the Council of European Communities Directive dated 14 May, 1991, will apply to the examination of the Software to facilitate interoperability.

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    Organization ... xx Text Conventions ...xxi Acronyms ...xxi Related Publications ...xxii How to Get Help ... xxiii Chapter 1 BayStack 350 10/100/1000 Series Switches Physical Description ...1-1 Front-Panel ...1-2 Comm Port ...1-3 Uplink/Expansion Slot ...1-3 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX Port Connectors ...1-3 LED Display Panel ...1-4 Back-Panel ...1-6...
  • Page 8 Additional Tips About the MultiLink Trunking Feature ...1-60 Port Mirroring (Conversation Steering) ...1-61 Port-Based Mirroring Configuration ...1-62 Address-Based Mirroring Configuration ...1-64 Port Mirroring Configuration Rules ...1-67 Chapter 2 Installing the BayStack 350 Switch Installation Requirements ...2-1 Installation Procedure ...2-3 viii 304376-B Rev 00...
  • Page 9 Installing the BayStack 350 Switch on a Flat Surface ...2-3 Installing the BayStack 350 Switch in a Rack ...2-5 Attaching Devices to the BayStack 350 Switch ...2-8 Connecting the 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX Ports ...2-9 Connecting the Console/Comm Port ...2-10 Connecting Power ...2-11 Verifying the Installation ...2-13...
  • Page 10 IGMP Configuration ...3-48 Port Statistics ...3-51 Console/Comm Port Configuration ...3-54 Spanning Tree Configuration ...3-59 Spanning Tree Port Configuration ...3-61 Display Spanning Tree Switch Settings ...3-64 TELNET Configuration ...3-67 Software Download ...3-70 Display Event Log ...3-74 Excessive Bad Entries ...3-75 Write Threshold ...3-75 Flash Update ...3-76...
  • Page 11 Network Protocol and Standards Compatibility ... A-2 Data Rate ... A-2 Interface Options ... A-3 Safety Agency Certification ... A-3 Electromagnetic Emissions ... A-3 Electromagnetic Immunity ... A-3 Declaration of Conformity ... A-4 Appendix B Media Dependent Adapters 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX MDA ... B-2 100BASE-FX MDAs ...
  • Page 13 Figure 1-24. IP Multicast Propagation with IGMP Routing ...1-35 Figure 1-25. BayStack 350-24T Filtering IP Multicast Streams (1 of 2) ...1-36 Figure 1-26. BayStack 350-24T switches Filtering IP Multicast Stream (2 of 2) ...1-37 Figure 1-27. Prioritizing Packets ...1-39 Figure 1-28. Port Transmit Queue ...1-40 Figure 1-29.
  • Page 14 Positioning the Chassis in the Rack ...2-6 Figure 2-3. Attaching Mounting Brackets ...2-7 Figure 2-4. Installing the BayStack 350 Switch in an Equipment Rack ...2-7 Figure 2-5. 10/100 Mb/s Port Connections ...2-9 Figure 2-6. Connecting to the Console/Comm Port ...2-11 Figure 2-7.
  • Page 15 Figure 3-38. Self-Test Screen After Resetting to Factory Default Settings ...3-80 Figure 3-39. Bay Networks Logo Screen After Resetting to Factory Default Settings 3-81 Figure 3-40. Password Prompt Screen ...3-82 Figure 4-1. BayStack 350 Switch LED Locations ...4-2 Figure B-1. 400-4TX MDA Front Panel ... B-2 304376-B Rev 00...
  • Page 16 Figure B-2. 100BASE-FX MDA Front Panels ... B-5 Figure B-3. 1000BASE-SX MDA Front Panels ... B-7 Figure B-4. 1000BASE-LX MDA Front Panels ... B-9 Figure B-5. Installing an MDA ... B-11 Figure C-1. Configuring 802.1Q VLANs (1 of 3) ... C-2 Figure C-2.
  • Page 17 Table 3-3. SNMP Configuration Screen Fields ...3-13 Table 3-4. System Characteristics Screen Fields ...3-15 Table 3-5. Switch Configuration Menu Screen Options ...3-17 Table 3-6. MAC Address Table Screen Fields ...3-19 Table 3-7. VLAN Configuration Menu Screen Options ...3-21 Table 3-8.
  • Page 18 1000BASE-LX MDA Components ... B-9 Table D-1. RJ-45 Port Connector Pin Assignments ... D-2 Table D-2. DB-9 Console/Comm Port Connector Pin Assignments ... D-5 Table E-1. Factory Default Settings for the BayStack 350 Switch ... E-1 xviii 304376-B Rev 00...

  • Page 19: Preface

    Congratulations on your purchase of the BayStack 350 Switch, part of the Bay Networks products. There are two versions of the BayStack 350 10/100/1000 Series Switches: the BayStack 350-24T switch and the BayStack 350-12T switch. This guide describes the features, uses, and installation procedures for the two versions. (Unless otherwise specified, the terms “BayStack 350 switch”...

  • Page 20: Organization

    This guide has four chapters, six appendixes, and an index: If you want to: Learn about the BayStack 350 switch and its key features Chapter 1 Install the BayStack 350 switch on a flat surface or in a 19-inch equipment rack, and verify its operation...

  • Page 21: Text Conventions

    Text Conventions This guide uses the following text conventions: bold text italic text screen text [Enter] [Ctrl]-C Acronyms This guide uses the following acronyms: BootP 304376-B Rev 00 Indicates command names and options and text that you need to enter. Example: Enter show ip {alerts Example: Use the...

  • Page 22: Related Publications

    CSMA/CD MDI-X SNMP Related Publications For more information about using the BayStack 350 switch, refer to the following publication: • Installing Media Dependent Adapters (MDA)s (Bay Networks part number 302403-B) Describes how to install optional media dependent adapters (MDA)s to your BayStack 350 switch.

  • Page 23: How To Get Help

    Preface How to Get Help For product assistance, support contracts, information about educational services, and the telephone numbers of our global support offices, go to the following URL: http://www.baynetworks.com/corporate/contacts/ In the United States and Canada, you can dial 800-2LANWAN for assistance. xxiii 304376-B Rev 00...

  • Page 25: Baystack 350 10/100/1000 Series Switches

    Summary of features • Network configuration examples • Overview of main features Physical Description There are two versions of the BayStack 350 switch: the BayStack 350-24T switch and the BayStack 350-12T switch BayStack 350-24T BayStack 350-12T Figure 1-1. 304376-B Rev 00 (Figure 1-1).

  • Page 26: Front-Panel

    Front-Panel Figure 1-2 shows the front-panel of the BayStack 350-24T switch and the BayStack 350-12T switch. Descriptions of the front-panel components follow the figures. For a description of the components located on the back-panel of the BayStack 350 switch, see “Back-Panel” on...

  • Page 27: Comm Port

    Dependent Adapters” for more information about MDA types available from Bay Networks). 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX Port Connectors BayStack 350 switches use 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX RJ-45 (8-pin modular) port connectors. Note: The RJ-45 port connectors on BayStack 450 switches manufactured prior to December 1998 are numbered 1 to 12 and 13 to 24, in succession from left to right.

  • Page 28: Led Display Panel

    Using the BayStack 350 10/100/1000 Series Switch All BayStack 350 switches are shipped with port connectors configured as MDI-X (media-dependent interface-crossover). These ports connect over straight cables to the network interface controller (NIC) card in a node or server, similar to a conventional Ethernet repeater hub.
  • Page 29 350-24T Switch BayStack 350-24T 350-12T Switch 10/100 Activity 10/100 Activity BayStack 350-12T LED Display Panel State Meaning DC power is available to the switch’s internal circuitry. No AC power to switch or power supply failed. 10/100 Activity 10/100 Activity BS35003A (continued)

  • Page 30: Back-Panel

    Green Amber Amber Activity Port activity Green Back-Panel This section describes the BayStack 350 switch back-panel components (Figure 1-4). Descriptions of the back-panel components follow the figure. 1 = AC power receptacle Figure 1-4. Back-Panel Components State Meaning Self-test passed successfully and switch is operational.

  • Page 31: Ac Power Receptacle

    AC Power Receptacle The AC power receptacle accepts the AC power cord (supplied). For installation outside of North America, make sure that you have the proper power cord for your region. Any cord used must have a CEE-22 standard V female connector on one end and must meet the IEC 320-030 specifications.

  • Page 32: Cooling Fans

    Cooling Fans The variable-speed cooling fans are located on one side of the BayStack 350 switch to provide cooling for the internal components. When you install the switch, be sure to allow enough space on both sides of the switch for adequate air flow.
  • Page 33 • SNMP agent support for the following Management Information Bases (MIBs): - Bridge MIB (RFC 1493) - Ethernet MIB (RFC 1643) - RMON MIB (RFC 1757) - MIB-II (RFC 1213) - Interface MIB (RFC 1573) - Bay Networks proprietary MIBs: s5Chass MIB s5Agent MIB s5ECM MIB (Ethernet Common)

  • Page 34: Ieee 802.1Q Vlans

    File Transfer Protocol (TFTP) IEEE 802.1Q VLANs BayStack 350 switches support up to 64 port-based VLANs with IEEE 802.1Q tagging available per port. When a switch port is configured to be a member of a VLAN, it is added to a group of ports (workgroup) that belong to one broadcast domain.

  • Page 35: Igmp Snooping Feature

    For more information about the IGMP Snooping feature, see page 1-34. IEEE 802.1p Prioritizing BayStack 350 switches can prioritize the order in which packets are forwarded, on a per-port basis. For more information about the 802.1p prioritizing feature, see Prioritizing” on...

  • Page 36: Flash Memory Storage

    Flash Memory Storage The BayStack 350 switch uses flash memory to store the switch software image. Flash memory allows you to update the software image with a newer version without changing the switch hardware. An in-band connection between the switch and the TFTP load host is required to download the software image (see “Software Download”...

  • Page 37: Snmp Mib Support

    The term autonegotiation refers to a standardized protocol (IEEE 802.3u) that exists between two IEEE 802.3u-capable devices. Autonegotiation allows the BayStack 350 switch to select the best of both speed and duplex modes. Autosensing is used when the attached device is not capable of autonegotiation or is using a form of autonegotiation that is not compatible with the IEEE 802.3u...

  • Page 38: Configuration And Switch Management

    Configuration and Switch Management The BayStack 350 switch is shipped directly from the factory ready to operate in any 10BASE-T or 100BASE-TX standard network. You can manage the switch using any generic SNMP-based network management software; however, you must assign an IP address to the switch. You can set the switch’s IP address by using the Console/Comm Port or BootP, which resides on the switch.

  • Page 39: Desktop Switch Application

    Desktop Switch Application Figure 1-5 shows the BayStack 350-24T switch used as a desktop switch, where desktop workstations are connected directly to switch ports. This configuration provides dedicated 100 Mb/s connections to the network center, to the server, and up to 26 users. This configuration uses the optional 400-4TX MDA (10BASE-T/100BASE-TX MDA).

  • Page 40: Segment Switch Application

    Segment Switch Application Figure 1-6 shows the BayStack 350-24T switch used as a segment switch to alleviate user contention for bandwidth and eliminate server and network bottlenecks. Before segmentation, 88 users had a total bandwidth of only 10 Mb/s available. After segmentation, 92 users have 40 Mb/s, four times the previous bandwidth, while adding 22 dedicated 100 Mb/s connections.

  • Page 41: High-Density Switched Workgroup Application

    BayStack 350 switch with an optional gigabit (1000BASE-SX) MDA for maximum bandwidth. The BayStack 303 and 304 switches have 100 Mb/s connections to the BayStack 350 switch, a 100BASE-TX hub, and a 100 Mb/s server and 10 Mb/s connections to DTE (data terminal equipment).

  • Page 42: Ieee 802.1Q Vlan Workgroups

    VLAN, it is added to a group of ports (workgroup) that belong to one broadcast domain. BayStack 350 switches allow you to assign ports to VLANs using the console or TELNET; VLAN assignment is not currently available through SNMP. You can assign different ports (and therefore the devices attached to these ports) to different broadcast domains.

  • Page 43: Ieee 802.1Q Tagging

    IEEE 802.1Q Tagging BayStack 350 switches operate in accordance with the IEEE 802.1Q tagging rules. Important terms used with the 802.1Q tagging feature are: • VLAN Identifier (VID) --- the 12-bit portion of the VLAN tag in the frame header that identifies an explicit VLAN.
  • Page 44 • Filtering Database Identifier (FID) --- the specific filtering/forwarding database within the BayStack 350 switch that is assigned to each VLAN. The current version of software assigns all VLANs to the same FID. This is referred to as Shared VLAN Learning in the IEEE 802.1Q specification.
  • Page 45 802.1Q Tagging (1 of 4) As shown in switch through port 5, which is configured as a tagged member of VLAN 2. The untagged packet remains unchanged as it leaves the switch through port 7, which is configured as an untagged member of VLAN 2.
  • Page 46 802.1Q Tagging (3 of 4) As shown in switch through port 5, which is configured as a tagged member of VLAN 2. However, the tagged packet is stripped (untagged) as it leaves the switch through port 7, which is configured as an untagged member of VLAN 2.

  • Page 47: Vlans Spanning Multiple Switches

    VLAN 1 and VLAN 2. Both ports are tagged members of VLAN 1 and VLAN 2 Figure 1-14. 304376-B Rev 00 shows VLANs spanning two BayStack 350 switches. 802.1Q tagging VLAN 1 VLANs Spanning Multiple 802.1Q Tagged Switches VLAN 2 BayStack 350-24T BayStack 350-24T...

  • Page 48: Vlans Spanning Multiple Untagged Switches

    VLANS Spanning Multiple Untagged Switches Figure 1-15 configuration switch S2 does not support 802.1Q tagging and a single switch port on each switch must be used for each VLAN. For this configuration to work properly, spanning tree participation must be set to Disabled because the STP is not supported across multiple LANs.
  • Page 49 Because the other link connecting VLAN 2 is placed into Blocking mode, stations on VLAN 2 in switch S1 cannot communicate with stations in VLAN 2 on switch S2. With multiple links only one link will be forwarding.

  • Page 50: Shared Servers

    Shared Servers BayStack 350 switches allow ports to exist in multiple VLANs for shared resources, such as servers, printers, and switch-to-switch connections. It is also possible to have resources exist in multiple VLANs on one switch as shown in Figure 1-17.
  • Page 51 VLAN 3 broadcast domain shown in 304376-B Rev 00 VLAN 3 VLAN 2 Port 4 Port 10 Port 8 PVID = 3 VLAN Broadcast Domains Within the Switch VLAN 1 Port 6 Port 11 PVID = 1 BS35019A Figure 1-18 are created by Figure 1-18.
  • Page 52 Figure 1-19. Default VLAN Configuration Screen Example The VLAN Configuration screen settings shown in settings with all switch ports classified as untagged members of VLAN 1. Figure 1-20 support the VLAN 3 broadcast domain shown in VLAN Name field is optional).
  • Page 53 Ports 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, and 11 are now untagged members of VLAN 3 as shown in Figure 1-18 Create a VLAN: Delete a VLAN: VLAN Name: Port Numbers 6-10 ----- ----- -U-U- U-U-U Use space bar to display choices, press <Return> or <Enter> to select choice. Press Ctrl-R to return to previous menu.
  • Page 54 Port: Filter Tagged Frames: Filter Untagged Frames: Filter Unregistered Frames: Port Name: PVID: Port Priority: Use space bar to display choices, press <Return> or <Enter> to select choice. Press Ctrl-R to return to previous menu. Figure 1-21. Default VLAN Port Configuration Screen Example Figure 1-22 support the PVID assignment for port 8, as shown in field is optional).

  • Page 55: Vlan Workgroup Summary

    Spanning Multiple Untagged 304376-B Rev 00 VLAN Port Configuration [ Library Sharing ] Press Ctrl-C to return to Main Menu. Figure 1-23, switch S1 (a BayStack 350-12T switch) is configured Switches” on [ No [ No [ No “VLANS page 1-24).
  • Page 56 The connection to S2 requires only one link between the switches because S1 and S2 are both BayStack 350 switches that support 802.1Q tagging (see Spanning Multiple 802.1Q Tagged Non-802.1Q tagging switch Untagged ports (STP disabled) BayStack 350-12T VLAN 1 (PVID=1)

  • Page 57: Vlan Configuration Rules

    VLAN Configuration Rules VLANs operate according to specific configuration rules. When creating VLANs, consider the following rules that determine how the configured VLAN reacts in any network topology: • All ports that are involved in port mirroring must have memberships in the same VLANs.

  • Page 58: Igmp Snooping

    IP Multicast router. Once the pathway is established, the BayStack 350 switch blocks the IP Multicast stream from exiting any other port that does not connect to another Host Member, thus conserving bandwidth.
  • Page 59 Host Membership Report Figure 1-24. IP Multicast Propagation with IGMP Routing The BayStack 350 10/100/1000 Series Switches can automatically set up IP Multicast filters so the IP Multicast traffic is only directed to the participating end nodes (see Figure Figure 1-25, switches S1 to S4 represent a LAN connected to an IP Multicast router.
  • Page 60 Report Figure 1-25. BayStack 350-24T Filtering IP Multicast Streams (1 of 2) Switch S1 treats the consolidated proxy reports from S2 and S4 as if they were reports from any client connected to its ports, and generates a consolidated proxy report to the designated router.
  • Page 61 IP Multicast (see Internet BayStack 350-24T switch Figure 1-26. BayStack 350-24T switches Filtering IP Multicast Stream (2 of 2) 304376-B Rev 00 Figure 1-26). Designated router...

  • Page 62: Igmp Snooping Configuration Rules

    IGMP Snooping Configuration Rules The IGMP Snooping feature operates according to specific configuration rules. When configuring your switch for IGMP Snooping, consider the following rules that determine how the configuration reacts in any network topology: • A port that is configured for port mirroring cannot be configured as a Static Router port.

  • Page 63: Ieee 802.1P Prioritizing

    VLAN 2 Outgoing untagged packet (unchanged) Figure 1-27. Prioritizing Packets The newly tagged frame is read within the switch and sent to the port’s high or low transmit queue for disposition (see shown in Figure 1-28 304376-B Rev 00 Tagged member...
  • Page 64 (Figure 1-29). The table indicates the corresponding traffic class that is assigned to the frame, for each possible user_priority value. If the frame leaves the switch formatted as a tagged packet, the traffic class assigned to the frame is carried forward to the next 802.1p capable switch.
  • Page 65 To configure the port priority level, follow these steps: Determine the priority level you want to assign to the switch port. User priority levels are assigned default settings in all BayStack 350 switches. The range is from 0 to 7. The traffic class table can be modified. Therefore, view the settings shown in the Traffic Class Configuration screen before setting the port priority in the VLAN Port Configuration screen.

  • Page 66: Figure 1-30. Setting Port Priority Example

    Select a priority level from the range shown in the Traffic Class Configuration screen (or modify the Traffic Class parameters to suit your needs). Assign the priority level to ports using the VLAN Port Configuration screen: Press [Ctrl]-R to return to the VLAN Configuration Menu. From the VLAN Configuration Menu, select VLAN Port Configuration (or press c).

  • Page 67: Multilink Trunks

    (up to 800 Mb/s in full-duplex mode). BayStack 350 switches can be configured with up to six MultiLink trunks. MultiLink Trunking software detects misconfigured (or broken) trunk links and redirects traffic on the misconfigured or broken trunk link to other trunk members within that trunk.

  • Page 68: Client/Server Configuration Utilizing Multilink Trunks

    Client/Server Configuration Utilizing MultiLink Trunks Figure 1-33 client/server configuration. In this example, both servers are connected directly to switch S1. FS2 is connected through a trunk configuration (T1). The switch-to-switch connections are through trunks (T2, T3, T4, and T5). 1-44 Figure 1-31 shows a typical switch-to-server trunk configuration.

  • Page 69: Figure 1-33. Client/Server Configuration Example

    Clients accessing data from the servers (FS1 and FS2) are provided with maximized bandwidth through trunks T1, T2, T3, T4, and T5. Trunk members (the ports making up each trunk) do not have to be consecutive switch ports; they can be selected randomly, as shown by T5.

  • Page 70: Trunk Configuration Screen Examples

    1-57, and “MultiLink Trunk Configuration” on page 3-35. Trunk Configuration Screen for Switch S1 Switch S1 is set up with five trunk configurations: T1, T2, T3, T4, and T5. Setting up the Trunk Configuration For S1: To set up the trunk configuration, choose MultiLink Trunk Configuration (or press t) from the MultiLink Trunk Configuration Menu screen Use arrow keys to highlight option, press <Return>...
  • Page 71 MultiLink Trunk Configuration Screen for Switch S1 The MultiLink Trunk Configuration screen for switch S1 is configured as follows: • Trunk (read only) indicates the trunks (1 to 6) that correspond to the switch ports specified in the Trunk Members fields. •...
  • Page 72 Trunk Name indicates optional fields for assigning names to the corresponding configured trunks. The names chosen for this example provide meaningful information to the user of this switch (for example, S1:T1 to FS2 indicates that trunk 1, in switch S1, connects to file server 2). 1-48...

  • Page 73: Trunk Configuration Screen For Switch S2

    MultiLink Trunk Configuration Screen for Switch S2 The MultiLink Trunk Configuration screen for switch S2 is configured as follows: • Trunk (read only) indicates the trunks (1 to 6) that corresponds to the switch ports specified in the Trunk Members fields. •...
  • Page 74 Trunk Name indicates optional fields for assigning names to the corresponding configured trunks. The names chosen for this example provide meaningful information to the user of this switch (for example, S2:T2 to S1 indicates that trunk 1, in switch S2, connects to switch 1). 1-50...

  • Page 75: Trunk Configuration Screen For Switch S3

    MultiLink Trunk Configuration Screen for Switch S3 The MultiLink Trunk Configuration screen for switch S3 is configured as follows: • Trunk (read only) indicates the trunks (1 to 6) that correspond to the switch ports specified in the Trunk Members fields. •...
  • Page 76 Trunk Name optional fields for assigning names to the corresponding configured trunks. The names chosen for this example provide meaningful information to the user of this switch (for example, S3:T4 to S1 indicates that trunk 1, in switch S3, connects to switch 1). 1-52...

  • Page 77: Trunk Configuration Screen For Switch S4

    Press Ctrl-R to return to previous menu. Figure 1-38. MultiLink Trunk Configuration Screen for Switch S4 304376-B Rev 00 Figure 1-33, switch S4 is set up with one trunk configuration (T5). shows the MultiLink Trunk Configuration screen for switch S4. MultiLink Trunk Configuration STP Learning ------------...
  • Page 78 The MultiLink Trunk Configuration screen for switch S4 is configured as follows: • Trunk (read only) indicates the trunk (1 to 6) that corresponds to the switch ports specified in the Trunk Members fields. • Trunk Members (Unit/Port) indicates the ports that can be configured, in each row, to create the corresponding trunk: Ports 5 and 11 are assigned as trunk members of trunk T1.

  • Page 79: Before Configuring Trunks

    Before Configuring Trunks When you create and enable a trunk, the trunk members (switch ports) take on certain settings necessary for correct operation of the MultiLink Trunking feature. These settings, along with specific configuration rules, must be considered before configuring your MultiLink trunk.
  • Page 80 • All trunk members must be configured into the same VLAN before the Trunk Configuration screen’s Trunk Status field can be set to Enabled (See “VLAN Configuration” on page 3-22). • When an active port is configured in a trunk, the port becomes a trunk member as soon as the Trunk Status field is set to Enabled.

  • Page 81: Spanning Tree Considerations

    The Path Cost for T1 is 4 (Path Cost = 1000/LAN speed, in Mb/s). If a second three port trunk (T2) is configured with an aggregate bandwidth of 210 Mb/s, with a comparable Path Cost of 4, the switch software chooses the trunk with the larger bandwidth (T1) to determine the most efficient path.
  • Page 82 The switch can also detect trunk member ports that are physically misconfigured. For example, in configured correctly to trunk member ports 7, 9, and 11 of switch S2. The Spanning Tree Port Configuration screen for each switch shows the port State field for each port in the Forwarding state.

  • Page 83: Figure 1-41. Example 2: Detecting A Misconfigured Port

    If switch S2’s trunk member port 11 is physically disconnected and then reconnected to port 13, the Spanning Tree Port Configuration screen for switch S1 changes to show port 6 in the Blocking state S1 Port Configuration screen Figure 1-41.

  • Page 84: Additional Tips About The Multilink Trunking Feature

    Additional Tips About the MultiLink Trunking Feature When you create a MultiLink trunk, the individual trunk members (the specific ports that make up the trunk) are logically connected and react as a single entity. For example, if you change spanning tree parameters for any trunk member, the spanning tree parameters for all trunk members are changed.

  • Page 85: Port Mirroring (Conversation Steering)

    Port Mirroring (Conversation Steering) You can designate one of your switch ports to monitor traffic on any two specified switch ports (port-based) or to monitor traffic to or from any two specified addresses that the switch has learned (address-based). Note: A probe device, such as the Bay Networks StackProbe must be connected to the designated monitor port to use this feature (contact your Bay Networks sales agent for details about the StackProbe).

  • Page 86: Port-Based Mirroring Configuration

    Port-Based Mirroring Configuration Figure 1-42 23 is designated as the monitor port for ports 24 and 25 of switch S1. Although this example shows ports 24 and 25 monitored by the monitor port (port 23), any of the trunk members of T1 and T2 can also be monitored.
  • Page 87 As shown in the Port Mirroring Configuration screen example user has designated port 23 as the Monitor Port for ports 24 and 25 in switch S1. The Monitoring Mode field [ - > Port X or Port Y - > ] indicates that all traffic received by port X or all traffic transmitted by port Y is currently being monitored by the StackProbe attached to Monitor Port 23.

  • Page 88: Address-Based Mirroring Configuration

    Press Ctrl-R to return to previous menu. Figure 1-43. Port Mirroring Port-Based Screen Example Address-Based Mirroring Configuration Figure 1-44 port 23, the designated monitor port for switch S1, is monitoring traffic occurring between address A and address B. 1-64 Port Mirroring Configuration -> Port X...

  • Page 89: Figure 1-44. Address-Based Mirroring Configuration Example

    Figure 1-44. In this configuration, the designated monitor port (port 23) can be set to monitor traffic in any of the following modes: • Monitor all traffic transmitted from address A to any address. • Monitor all traffic received by address A from any address. •...
  • Page 90 In this example, port 23 becomes the designated Monitor Port for switch S1 when you press [Enter] in response to the [Yes] screen prompt. The screen data displayed at the bottom of the screen will change to show the new currently active port mirroring configuration when you press Return.

  • Page 91: Port Mirroring Configuration Rules

    When a port is configured and enabled as a monitor port, the port is automatically disabled from participating in the spanning tree. When the port is reconfigured as a standard switch port (no longer a monitor port), the port becomes enabled for spanning tree participation.

  • Page 93: Installing The Baystack 350 Switch

    Note: Be sure that the supplied AC power cord matches the requirements for your region; see “AC Power Receptacle” on page 1-7. Install the BayStack 350 switch in a ventilated area that is dust free and away from heat vents, warm air exhaust from other equipment, and direct sunlight. Avoid proximity to large electric motors or other electromagnetic equipment.

  • Page 94: Figure 2-1. Package Contents

    If any items are missing or damaged, contact the sales agent or the customer service representative from whom you purchased the BayStack 350 switch. BayStack 350-24T switch...

  • Page 95: Installation Procedure

    This section provides the requirements and instructions for installing the BayStack 350 switch on a flat surface or in a standard 19-inch utility rack. If you install the switch in a rack, ground the rack to the same grounding electrode used by the power service in the area.
  • Page 96 To install the switch on a tabletop, shelf, or any other flat surface, follow these steps: Set the switch on the flat surface and check for proper ventilation.

  • Page 97: Installing The Baystack 350 Switch In A Rack

    Installing the BayStack 350 Switch Installing the BayStack 350 Switch in a Rack The BayStack 350 switch occupies a 1.6-unit (1.6u) rack space and can be installed in most standard 19-inch racks. The rack must be grounded to the same grounding electrode used by the power service in the area.

  • Page 98: Figure 2-2. Positioning The Chassis In The Rack

    Tali staffe non possono essere utilizzate per fissare più unità. To install the BayStack 350 switch in a rack, follow these steps: Determine how far you want the switch to protrude in front of the rack.
  • Page 99 Figure 2-4. After the switch is secured in the rack, proceed to the next section, “Attaching Devices to the BayStack 350 304376-B Rev 00 Attaching Mounting Brackets Installing the BayStack 350 Switch in an Equipment Rack BS35036A Figure 2-4). BS35037A Switch”...

  • Page 100: Attaching Devices To The Baystack 350 Switch

    Attaching Devices to the BayStack 350 Switch This section describes how to attach devices to the BayStack 350 switch ports and how to connect a console terminal to the switch Console/Comm port. You can use the console terminal to observe the power on self-test results and setup the switch, if required, as described later in this chapter.

  • Page 101: Connecting The 10Base-T/100Base-Tx Ports

    The BayStack 350 switch 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX ports are configured with RJ-45 connectors that are wired as MDI-X ports. As in conventional Ethernet repeater hubs, the BayStack 350 switch ports connect via straight-through cables to the network interface card (NIC) in a node or server. When connecting to an Ethernet hub or to another switch, you must use a crossover cable.

  • Page 102: Connecting The Console/Comm Port

    The serial console interface is an RS-232 port that enables a connection to a PC or terminal for monitoring and configuring the switch. You can also connect this port to an external modem to enable remote dial-in management of the switch. The port is a male DB-9 connector, implemented as a data communication equipment (DCE) connection.

  • Page 103: Connecting Power

    BayStack 350 switch. Connecting Power The BayStack 350 switch does not have a power on/off switch. When you connect the AC power cord to a suitable AC power outlet, the switch powers up immediately.
  • Page 104 To connect the AC power cord, follow these steps: Plug one end of the AC power cord into the AC power receptacle on the switch back panel 2-12 (Figure 2-7).

  • Page 105: Verifying The Installation

    Verifying the Installation When power is applied to the switch, power-on self-tests are run. You can verify proper operation of the BayStack 350 switch by observing the front-panel LEDs or by viewing the self-test results as displayed in the BayStack 350 switch Self-Test screen.

  • Page 106: Verifying The Installation Using The Leds

    Verifying the Installation Using the LEDs To verify the installation using the LEDs, check that the switch power-up sequence is as described in Table 2-1. Stage Description Immediately after AC power is applied to the switch, DC power is available to the switch’s internal...

  • Page 107: Verifying The Installation Using The Self-Test Screen

    Verifying the Installation Using the Self-Test Screen If a monitor is connected to the switch (see page 2-10), you can observe the BayStack 350 switch Self-Test screen (Figure 2-10). The results of the self-test are displayed briefly (5 or 10 seconds) in the Self-Test...

  • Page 108: Initial Setup Of The Baystack 350 Switch

    To access the BayStack 350 Main Menu, press [Ctrl]-Y. Initial Setup of the BayStack 350 Switch In most cases the BayStack 350 switch can be installed and made operational using the system default settings (see Appendix E, “Default Settings” for a list of default setting for the BayStack 350 switch).

  • Page 109: Figure 2-12. Main Menu

    A minimal configuration is required when you plan on remote management or TFTP operations. In that case, you need to enter the IP address of the switch, the subnet mask, and the gateway address (refer to Chapter 3, “Using the Console Interface” for more information about configuring your BayStack 350 switch).
  • Page 110 This selection displays the IP Configuration/Setup screen Note: The IP interface of the BayStack 350 switch is only on VLAN 1. You can manage the switch only from VLAN 1 (or via routers that connect VLAN 1 to the network management station).
  • Page 111 Enter the IP subnet mask address in the In-Band Subnet Mask field, then press [Return]. Enter the default gateway address in the Default Gateway field, then press [Return]. 304376-B Rev 00 2-19...

  • Page 113: Using The Console Interface

    (such as the switch IP address) must be configured for the switch management function to become fully operational (see “Initial Setup of the BayStack 350 Switch” on page page 2-16). Note: If you have a properly configured BootP server in your network, it will detect the IP address;...

  • Page 114: Using The Ci Menus And Screens

    The CI menus and screens provide options that allow you to configure and manage the BayStack 350 switch. Help prompts at the bottom of each menu and screen explain how to enter data in the highlighted field and how to navigate the menus and screens.

  • Page 115: Screen Fields And Descriptions

    Figure 3-1. Map of Console Interface Screens The CI screens for your specific switch model will show the correct model name in the main menu screen title and the correct number of ports and port types in the Port Configuration screen.

  • Page 116: Main Menu

    Displays the SNMP Configuration screen (see page community and read-write community strings, enable or disable the authentication trap, set the IP address of trap receivers, and set the trap community strings. BayStack 350-24T Main Menu IP Configuration/Setup... SN MP Configuration... System Characteristics... S witch Configuration...
  • Page 117 TELNET Configuration Displays the TELNET Configuration screen (see page remote console terminal to communicate with the BayStack 350 switch as if the console terminal were directly connected to it. You can have up to four active TELNET sessions at one time.
  • Page 118 Enter Yes to reset the Settings switch to the factory default configuration settings; enter No to abort the option. Caution: configured settings will be replaced with factory default settings when you press Enter.

  • Page 119: Ip Configuration/Setup

    Option Description When you select this option, the switch resets, runs a self-test, then displays the Bay Networks logo screen. Press [Ctrl]-Y to access the BayStack 350 Main Menu. Logout The Logout option allows a user in a TELNET session or a user working at a password-protected console terminal to terminate the session (see “Logout”...

  • Page 120: Ip Configuration/Setup Screen Fields

    BootP Request Mode: In-Band IP Address: In-Band Subnet Mask: Default Gateway: Use space bar to display choices, press <Return> or <Enter> to select choice. Press Ctrl-R to return to previous menu. Figure 3-3. IP Configuration/Setup Screen Table 3-2 describes the IP Configuration/Setup screen fields. Table 3-2.

  • Page 121: Choosing A Bootp Request Mode

    Column header for the read-only fields in this screen. The read-only data displayed Last BootP in this column represents data obtained from the last BootP reply received. In-Band IP Address The in-band IP address of the BayStack 350 switch. Default Value: Range: Note:...

  • Page 122: Bootp When Needed

    BootP When Needed, BootP Always, or to BootP or Last Address. BootP When Needed Allows the switch to request an IP address if one has not already been set from the console terminal. When selected, this mode operates as follows: •...

  • Page 123: Bootp Disabled

    IP address set from the console terminal. If an IP address is not currently in use, these actions take effect immediately. If an IP address is currently in use, these actions take effect only after the switch is reset or power cycled.

  • Page 124: Snmp Configuration

    SNMP Configuration The SNMP Configuration screen SNMP configuration parameters. Choose SNMP Configuration (or press m) from the main menu to open the SNMP Configuration screen. Read-Only Community String: Read-Write Community String: Trap #1 IP Address: Community String: Trap #2 IP Address: Community String: Trap #3 IP Address: Community String:...
  • Page 125 Determines whether a trap will be sent when there is an SNMP authentication failure. Default Value: Enabled Range: Enabled, Disabled Determines whether Link Up or Link Down traps will be sent from the switch. Default Value Enabled Range Enabled, Disabled 3-13...

  • Page 126: System Characteristics

    Choose System Characteristics (or press s) from the main menu to open the System Characteristics screen. MAC Address: 00-60-FD-77-A1-AC Reset Count: Last Reset Type: Software Download Power Status: Primary Power sysDescr: BayStack 350-24T HW:Rev x sysObjectID: 1.3.6.1.4.1.45.3.35.2 sysUpTime: 02:29:44 sysServices: sysContact: [ Mario Lento ] sysName: [ Documentation ]...
  • Page 127 System Characteristics screen fields. Table 3-4. System Characteristics Screen Fields Field Description The MAC address of the BayStack 350 switch. MAC Address Reset Count A read-only field that indicates the number of resets since the operational firmware was first loaded on the switch.

  • Page 128: Switch Configuration

    Note: The High Speed Flow Control Configuration option only appears when an optional gigabit MDA is installed. Choose Switch Configuration (or press w) from the main menu to open the Switch Configuration Menu screen. Use arrow keys to highlight option, press <Return> or <Enter> to select option.
  • Page 129 Displays the Port Mirroring Configuration screen (see Configuration” on page 3-41). This screen allows you to designate a single switch port as a traffic monitor for up to two specified ports or addresses. Displays the Rate Limiting Configuration screen (see Configuration” on page 3-45).

  • Page 130: Mac Address Table

    This screen allows you to view detailed information about any switch port. Allows you to clear all port statistics for all switch ports. This option is followed by a screen prompt that precedes the action. Enter Yes to clear all port statistics; enter No to abort the option.

  • Page 131: Using The Console Interface

    MAC Address Table Screen Fields Field Description Aging Time Specifies how long a learned MAC address remains in the switch’s forwarding database. If an entry is inactive for a period of time that exceeds the specified aging time, the address is removed. Default Value:...

  • Page 132: Vlan Configuration Menu

    See “IEEE 802.1Q VLAN Workgroups” on page 1-18, for detailed information about configuring VLANs. Choose VLAN Configuration (or press v) from the Switch Configuration Menu screen to open the VLAN Configuration Menu. 3-20 Configuration”...

  • Page 133: Vlan Configuration Menu Screen Options

    Return to Switch Configuration Menu Press Ctrl-C to return to Main Menu. 3-22). This screen allows you to set up VLAN workgroups. page 3-24). This screen allows you to set up a specific switch port or all 3-27). page 3-28).

  • Page 134: Vlan Configuration

    VLAN port members. Ports that are configured as VLAN port members become part of a set of ports that form a broadcast domain for a specific VLAN. Switch ports can be assigned as VLAN port members of one or more VLANs.
  • Page 135 Range: Port Membership Allows you to assign switch ports as a tagged port member (T), untagged port member (U), or as a non-VLAN port member (-). Switch ports can be configured in one or more VLANs. An exception to this rule applies to the gigabit MDAs (see note).

  • Page 136: Vlan Port Configuration

    (discard) all received tagged frames, untagged frames, or unregistered frames (see “IEEE 802.1Q Tagging” on page 1-19). You can also prioritize the order in which the switch forwards packets, on a per-port basis (see “IEEE 802.1p Prioritizing” on page 1-39).
  • Page 137 VLAN 3. Default Value: 1 Range: 1 to 4094 Allows you to prioritize the order in which the switch forwards packets received on specified ports (see “IEEE 802.1p Prioritizing” on page 1-39). Default Value: 0...
  • Page 138 Table 3-9. VLAN Port Configuration Screen Fields (continued) Field Primary VLAN Tagging Secondary VLAN Tagging Assigning Tagging to Gigabit MDA Ports Note: The gigabit MDAs restrict the configuration of VLAN tagging. The gigabit MDA ports can be set up as tagged VLAN members or as untagged VLAN members for a VLAN that has a VID which is equal to the port’s PVID.

  • Page 139: Vlan Display By Port

    PVID (in this case, the PVID for port 25 is 1). VLAN Display by Port The VLAN Display by Port screen characteristics associated with a specified switch port. Choose VLAN Display by Port (or press d) from the VLAN Configuration Menu screen to open the VLAN Display by Port screen.

  • Page 140: Traffic Class Configuration

    The Traffic Class Configuration screen or High traffic classification to any of eight (0 to 7) user_priority values assigned to a received frame on specified switch ports. See “IEEE 802.1p Prioritizing” on page 1-39 for more information about this screen.

  • Page 141: Figure 3-12. Traffic Class Configuration Screen

    User Priority ------------- Priority 0: Priority 1: Priority 2: Priority 3: Priority 4: Priority 5: Priority 6: Priority 7: Use space bar to display choices, press <Return> or <Enter> to select choice. Press Ctrl-R to return to previous menu. Figure 3-12. Traffic Class Configuration Screen Table 3-11 describes the Traffic Class Configuration screen fields.

  • Page 142: Port Configuration

    Port Configuration The Port Configuration screen configure a specific switch port or all switch ports. You can set the switch ports to autonegotiate for the highest available speed of the connected station, or you can set the speed for selected switch ports.

  • Page 143: Figure 3-14. Port Configuration Screen (2 Of 2)

    Indicates the switch port numbers that correspond to the field settings in that row of the screen (for example, the field settings in row 2 apply to switch port 2). Note that the settings applied in the All row (bottom row) affect all switch ports (except the gigabit MDA port, when installed).

  • Page 144: High Speed Flow Control Configuration

    Trunk Members fields of the Trunk Configuration screen (see Allows you to disable any of the switch ports. You can also use this field to control Status access to any switch port.
  • Page 145 High Speed Flow Control Configuration Autonegotiation: Flow Control: Preferred Phy Active Phy Use space bar to display choices, press <Return> or <Enter> to select choice. Press Ctrl-R to return to previous menu. Figure 3-15. High Speed Flow Control Configuration Screen Table 3-13 describes the High Speed Flow Control Configuration screen fields.

  • Page 146: Choosing A High Speed Flow Control Mode

    If the receive port buffer becomes full, the BayStack 350 switch issues a flow-control signal to the device at the other end of the link to suspend transmission. When the receive buffer is no longer full, the switch issues a signal to resume the transmission.

  • Page 147: Multilink Trunk Configuration

    MultiLink trunks. You can group up to four switch ports together to form each trunk, and you can use the trunks to link to another switch or to a server. Bandwidth utilization can be monitored for the trunk member ports within each trunk.

  • Page 148: Multilink Trunk Configuration Screen

    MultiLink Trunk Configuration Screen The MultiLink Trunk Configuration screen allows you to configure two to four switch ports together as members of a trunk. Up to six trunks can be created for each BayStack 350 switch. Configuration screen. In this screen example (previously discussed on page 1-46), five trunks are shown: one trunk is configured with four trunk members and the remaining four trunks are each configured with two trunk members.
  • Page 149 Description Trunk Column header for the read-only fields in this screen. The read-only data displayed in the Trunk column indicates the trunk (1 to 6) that corresponds to the switch ports specified in the user-configurable Trunk Members fields. Trunk Members The Trunk Members column contains fields in each row that can be configured to create the corresponding trunk.
  • Page 150 The Trunk Mode column contains a single read-only field for each row that indicates the default operating mode for the switch. Basic: Basic mode is the default mode for the switch. When in this mode, source MAC addresses are dynamically assigned to specific trunk members for flooding and forwarding.

  • Page 151: Multilink Trunk Utilization Screen

    MultiLink Trunk Utilization Screen The MultiLink Trunk Utilization screen to monitor the percentage of bandwidth used by configured trunk members. You can choose the type of traffic to monitor. Figure 3-18 ports configured in the configured trunks (up to six), the screen prompts users to Press [Ctrl]-N to view trunks five and six.
  • Page 152 Description Trunk Column header for the read-only fields in this screen. The read-only data displayed in this column indicates the trunks (1 to 6) that correspond to the switch ports specified in the Port field. Traffic Type Allows you to choose the traffic type to be monitored for percent of bandwidth utilization (see Range:).

  • Page 153: Port Mirroring Configuration

    (Conversation Steering)” on page 1-61. Figure 3-20 switch port 12 is designated as the monitoring port for ports 24 and 25. Choose Port Mirroring Configuration (or press i) from the Switch Configuration Menu screen to open the Port Mirroring Configuration screen.
  • Page 154 Monitoring Mode: Monitor Port: Address A: Address B: Port mirroring configuration has taken effect. Currently Active Port Mirroring Configuration --------------------------------------------- Monitoring Mode: -> Port X Port X: Port Y: Use space bar to display choices, press <Return> or <Enter> to select choice. Press Ctrl-R to return to previous menu.
  • Page 155 Range: Port X Indicates one of the switch ports that will be monitored by the designated port monitor when one of the port-based monitoring modes is selected. This port will be monitored according to the value X in the Monitoring Mode field (see...
  • Page 156 Table 3-18. Monitoring Modes Fields Port-Based Fields: Disabled -> Port X Port X -> <-> Port X -> Port X Port Y -> -> Port X and Port Y -> <-> Port X and Port Y <-> Address-Based Fields: Disabled Address A ->...

  • Page 157: Rate Limiting Configuration

    Choose Rate Limiting Configuration (or press l) from the Switch Configuration Menu screen to open the Rate Limiting Configuration screen.
  • Page 158 Port Packet Type ---- ------------- [ Both [ Both [ Multicast ] [ Both [ Both [ Both [ Broadcast ] [ Both [ Both [ Multicast ] [ Both [ Both Press Ctrl-P to display choices for ports 1-14. Use space bar to display choices, press <Return>...
  • Page 159 Indicates the switch port numbers that correspond to the field settings in that row Port of the screen (for example, the field settings in row 2 apply to switch port 2). Note that the settings applied in the All row (bottom row) affect all switch ports.

  • Page 160: Igmp Configuration

    IGMP Configuration The IGMP Configuration screen allows you to set your switch ports to optimize IP multicast packets in a bridged Ethernet environment (see “IGMP Snooping” on page 1-34). Figure 3-23 switch ports 8 and 14 set to receive/transmit multicast from the local multicast router.
  • Page 161 Default Value: Range: Robust Value Allows a user to set the switch to offset expected packet losses on a subnet. If packet losses on a subnet are unacceptably high, the Robust Value field can be increased to a higher value.
  • Page 162 Range: Static Router Ports Allows a user to assign switch ports to any port that has a path to a multicast router. These configured ports do not filter any IP Multicast traffic. The Static Router Ports fields are displayed in six-port groups (for example, 1-6, 7-12, 13-18). The number of ports displayed depends on the switch model or type of optional MDA that is installed in the Uplink Module slot.

  • Page 163: Port Statistics

    Port Statistics The Port Statistics screen about a switch port. The screen is divided into two sections (Received and Transmitted) so that you can compare and evaluate throughput or other port parameters. All screen data is updated approximately every two seconds.
  • Page 164 Table 3-21 describes the Port Statistics screen fields. Note: The Port Statistics screen appears in a slightly different format when the port selected in the Port fields is configured with a gigabit MDA. Table 3-21. Port Statistics Screen Fields Field Description Port Allows you to select the number of the port you want to view or reset to zero.
  • Page 165 Table 3-21. Port Statistics Screen Fields (continued) Field Description Undersized Packets Indicates the total number of packets received on this port with fewer than 64 bytes and with proper CRC and framing (also known as short frames or runts). Oversized Packets Indicates the total number of packets received on this port with more than 1518 bytes and with proper CRC and framing (also known as oversized frames).

  • Page 166: Console/Comm Port Configuration

    Table 3-21. Port Statistics Screen Fields (continued) Field Description Filtered Packets Indicates the number of packets filtered (not forwarded) by this port. Flooded Packets Indicates the total number of packets flooded (forwarded) through this port because the destination address was not in the address database. Deferred Packets Indicates the total number of frames that were delayed on the first transmission attempt, but never incurred a collision.

  • Page 167: Figure 3-25. Console/Comm Port Configuration Screen

    Comm Port Data Bits: Comm Port Parity: Comm Port Stop Bits: Console Port Speed: Console Password: Console Read-Only Password: Console Read-Write Password: Use space bar to display choices, press <Return> or <Enter> to select choice. Press Ctrl-R to return to previous menu. Figure 3-25.
  • Page 168 Table 3-22. Console/Comm Port Configuration Screen Fields Field Description A read-only field that indicates the current console/comm port data bit setting. Comm Port Data Bits Comm Port Parity A read-only field that indicates the current console/comm port parity setting. Comm Port Stop Bits A read-only field that indicates the current console/comm port stop bit setting.
  • Page 169 Table 3-22. Console/Comm Port Configuration Screen Fields (continued) Field Description Attenzione: Nel caso in cui si scelga una velocità di trasmissione non corrispondente a quella del terminale della console, la comunicazione con l'interfaccia della console cadrà premendo il tasto [Invio]. Se la comunicazione cade, impostare il terminale della console in modo tale che corrisponda alla nuova impostazione della porta di servizio.
  • Page 170 Table 3-22. Console/Comm Port Configuration Screen Fields (continued) Field Description Console Read-Write When the Console Password field is set to Required (for TELNET, for Console, or for Both), this field allows read-write password access to the CI. Users can log in Password to the CI using the correct password (see Default Value:), and can change any parameters.

  • Page 171: Spanning Tree Configuration

    Spanning Tree Configuration The Spanning Tree Configuration Menu screen spanning tree parameters and configure individual switch ports to participate in the spanning tree algorithm (STA). To modify any of the spanning tree parameters, see your SNMP documentation. 304376-B Rev 00...

  • Page 172: Spanning Tree Port Configuration

    Table 3-23. Spanning Tree Configuration Menu Screen Options Option Spanning Tree Port Configuration Display Spanning Tree Switch Settings Displays the Spanning Tree Switch Settings screen (see Return to Main Menu 3-60 Spanning Tree Configuration Menu Press Ctrl-C to return to Main Menu.

  • Page 173: Figure 3-27. Spanning Tree Port Configuration Screen (1 Of 2)

    Spanning Tree Port Configuration The Spanning Tree Port Configuration screen allows you to configure individual switch ports or all switch ports for participation in the spanning tree. Note: If spanning tree participation of any trunk member is changed (enabled or disabled), the spanning tree participation of all members of that trunk is changed similarly.

  • Page 174: Figure 3-28. Spanning Tree Port Configuration Screen (2 Of 2)

    Indicates the switch port numbers that correspond to the field settings in that row of the screen (for example, the field settings in row 2 apply to switch port 2). Note that the settings in the All row (bottom row) affect all switch ports.
  • Page 175 Description Participation Allows you to configure any (or all) of the switch ports for Spanning tree participation. When an individual port is a trunk member (see Trunk field), changing this setting for one of the trunk members changes the setting for all members of that trunk. You should consider how this can change your network topology before you change this setting (see “MultiLink Trunking Configuration Rules”...

  • Page 176: Display Spanning Tree Switch Settings

    Display Spanning Tree Switch Settings The Spanning Tree Switch Settings screen spanning tree parameter settings for the BayStack 350 switch. Choose Display Spanning Tree Switch Settings (or press d) from the Spanning Tree Configuration Menu screen to open the Spanning Tree Switch Settings screen.
  • Page 177 Indicates the bridge ID of the root bridge, as determined by the STA. Root Default Value: Range: Root Port Indicates the switch port number that offers the lowest path cost to the root bridge. Default Value: Range: Root Path Cost Indicates the path cost from this switch port to the root bridge.
  • Page 178 Table 3-25. Spanning Tree Switch Settings Parameters (continued) Parameter Description Forward Delay Indicates the Forward Delay parameter value that the root bridge is currently using. This value specifies the amount of time that the bridge ports remain in the Listening and Learning states before entering the Forwarding state.

  • Page 179: Telnet Configuration

    TELNET Configuration The TELNET Configuration screen console terminal to communicate with the BayStack 350 switch as if the console terminal were directly connected to it. You can have up to four active TELNET sessions at one time. Choose TELNET Configuration (or press t) from the main menu to open the TELNET Configuration screen.
  • Page 180 Table 3-26. TELNET Configuration Screen Fields Field Description TELNET Access Allows a user remote access to the CI through a TELNET session. Default Value: Range: Login Timeout Specifies the amount of time a user has to enter the correct password at the console-terminal prompt.
  • Page 181 Table 3-26. TELNET Configuration Screen Fields (continued) Field Description Allowed Source Specifies up to 10 user-assigned host IP addresses that are allowed TELNET access to the CI. IP Address Default Value: Range: Allowed Source Specifies up to 10 user-assigned allowed source address masks. The remote IP address Mask is masked with the Allowed Source Mask and, if the resulting value equals the Allowed Source IP address, the connection is allowed.

  • Page 182: Software Download

    IP address. (See “IP Configuration” on to configure the switch’s IP address.) Choose Software Download (or press f) from the main menu to open the Software Download screen. You can monitor the software download process by observing the BayStack 350 switch LEDs (see page 3-72).

  • Page 183: Figure 3-31. Software Download Screen

    TFTP Server IP Address: Start TFTP Load of New Image: The Software Download process has started. switch before the process has completed (approximately 10 minutes). Enter text, press <Return> or <Enter> to select choice. Press Ctrl-R to return to previous menu.

  • Page 184: Led Indications During The Download Process

    The self-test results are displayed briefly in the BayStack 350 switch Self-Test screen, which is followed by the console interface screens. During the download process, the BayStack 350 switch is not operational. You can monitor the progress of the download process by observing the LED indications.
  • Page 185 1. The LED pattern indicates that various sectors of the switch’s flash memory are being erased. When LEDs 1 to 12 are all on, this indicates that the switch’s flash memory has been erased.

  • Page 186: Display Event Log

    Display Event Log This section describes the various functions of the Event Log screen (Figure 3-32). Note: This screen does not refresh dynamically to show new entries. To refresh the screen, press [Ctrl]-P. Choose Display Event Log (or press e) from the main menu to open the Event Log screen.

  • Page 187: Excessive Bad Entries

    • TELNET session status: Indicates various TELNET events. (For details on configuring this feature, see • Operational exception: Indicates that the microprocessor has received an exception at the specified vector number and dumps stack registers. • Excessive bad entries: displays excessive bad entries detected by firmware. •...

  • Page 188: Flash Update

    Event Log is compressed. Figure 3-34. The write threshold is reset when either of the following occurs: • The BayStack 350 switch is reset. • The firmware determines that compression is required for maintenance of the event log’s flash memory.

  • Page 189: Reset

    The Reset option (accessed from the main menu) allows you to reset the BayStack 350 switch without erasing any configured switch parameters. Resetting the switch takes approximately 5 seconds to complete. During this time, the switch initiates a self-test that comprises various diagnostic routines and subtests.

  • Page 190: Reset To Default Settings

    Reset to Default Settings The Reset to Default Settings option (accessed from the main menu) allows you to reset the BayStack 350 switch and replace all configured switch parameters with the factory default settings. For a list of the factory default settings, see Appendix E, “Default Settings.”...
  • Page 191 Using the Console Interface Achtung: Bei Auswahl des Befehls zur Rücksetzung auf die Standardeinstellungen werden alle von Ihnen konfigurierten Einstellungen durch die werkseitigen Standardeinstellungen ersetzt, wenn Sie die Eingabetaste drücken. Attention: Si vous restaurez la configuration usine, votre configuration courante sera remplacée par la configuration usine dès que vous appuierez sur [Entrée].

  • Page 192: Figure 3-38. Self-Test Screen After Resetting To Factory Default Settings

    The Reset to Default Settings option takes approximately 5 seconds to complete. During this time, the switch initiates a self-test that comprises various diagnostic routines and subtests. The LEDs display various patterns to indicate that the subtests are in progress.

  • Page 193: Figure 3-39. Bay Networks Logo Screen After Resetting To Factory Default Settings

    Note: The Self-Test screen remains displayed only if the self-test detects a fatal error. Upon successful completion of the power-up self-tests, the switch is ready for normal operation. To access the BayStack 350 Main Menu, press [Ctrl]-Y. 304376-B Rev 00 FW:V x . xx SW:V x . x.x.x 3-81...

  • Page 194: Logout

    The Logout option works as follows: • If the user is accessing the BayStack 350 switch through a TELNET session, the Logout option terminates the TELNET session. • If the user is accessing the BayStack 350 switch through a password-protected...

  • Page 195: Troubleshooting

    Port connection problems This chapter is organized to help lead you through a logical process for troubleshooting the BayStack 350 switch. For example, because the LEDs provide visual indications of problems, the section you to understand the various states that each LED can exhibit during operation.

  • Page 196: Led Indications

    LED Indications Figure 4-1 shows the LED display panels used with the BayStack 350 switch. Refer to Table 4-1 BayStack Status BayStack Status Figure 4-1. for a description of the LEDs. 350-24T Switch BayStack 350-24T 350-12T Switch 10/100 Activity 10/100...

  • Page 197: Table 4-1. Led Descriptions

    Green 304376-B Rev 00 State Meaning DC power is available to the switch’s internal circuitry. No AC power to switch or power supply failed. Self-test passed successfully and switch is operational. Blinking A nonfatal error occurred during the self-test. The switch failed the self-test.

  • Page 198: Diagnosing And Correcting The Problem

    Diagnosing and Correcting the Problem Before you perform the problem-solving steps in this section, cycle the power to the BayStack 350 switch (disconnect and then reconnect the AC power cord); then, verify that the switch follows the normal power-up sequence.

  • Page 199: Normal Power-Up Sequence

    Normal Power-Up Sequence In a normal power-up sequence, the LEDs appear as follows: After power is applied to the switch, the Pwr (Power) LED turns on within five seconds. The switch initiates a self-test, during which the port LEDs display various patterns to indicate the progress of the self-test.

  • Page 200: Port Interface

    The BayStack 350 switch negotiates port speeds according to the IEEE 802.3u autonegotiating standard. The switch adjusts (autonegotiates) its port speed and duplex mode to match the best service provided by the connected station, up to 100 Mb/s in full-duplex mode.

  • Page 201: Port Interface

    • If the autonegotiation feature is not present or is not enabled at the connected station, the BayStack 350 switch may not be able to determine the correct duplex mode. In both situations, the BayStack 350 switch “autosenses” the speed of the connected station and, by default, reverts to half-duplex mode.

  • Page 203: Technical Specifications

    This appendix lists the technical specifications for the BayStack 350 switch. Environmental Parameter Temperature: Humidity: Altitude: Electrical Parameter Input Voltage: Input Power Consumption: Input Volt Amperes Rating: Input Current: Maximum Thermal Output 304376-B Rev 00 Technical Specifications Operating Specification 0° to 40°C (32° to 104°F)

  • Page 204: Physical Dimensions

    Physical Dimensions Parameter Height Width Depth Weight Performance Specifications Frame Forward Rate (64-byte packets): Port Forwarding/Filtering Performance (64-byte packets): Address Database Size: Addressing: Frame Length: Network Protocol and Standards Compatibility • IEEE 802.3 10BASE-T (ISO/IEC 8802-3, Clause 14) • IEEE 802.3u 100BASE-TX (ISO/IEC 8802-3, Clause 25) •...

  • Page 205: Interface Options

    Interface Options • 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX --- RJ-45 (8-pin modular) connectors for MDI-X interface • 100BASE-FX Fiber Optic MDA --- SC and MT-RJ connectors for switched 100 Mb/s (100BASE-FX) connections over 50/125 and 62.5/125 micron multimode fiber optic cable • 1000BASE-SX (Shortwave Gigabit Fiber) MDA --- SC connectors for shortwave 850 nm fiber optic connections over multimode (550 meter) fiber optic cable •...

  • Page 206: Declaration Of Conformity

    Declaration of Conformity The Declaration of Conformity for the BayStack 350 switches complies with ISO/ IEC Guide 22 and EN45014. The declaration identifies the product models, the Bay Networks name and address, and the specifications recognized by the European community.

  • Page 207: Appendix B Media Dependent Adapters

    Bay Networks. The MDAs can support high-speed connections to servers, shared Fast Ethernet hubs, or backbone devices. Note: The MDA is not hot-swappable. Power down the switch before installing or removing an MDA. The following MDA models are available:...

  • Page 208: 10Base-T/100Base-Tx Mda

    10BASE-T/100BASE-TX MDA The 400-4TX MDA (see (8-pin modular) port connectors to attach Ethernet 400-4TX MDA components and LEDs. Figure B-1. Table B-1. 400-4TX MDA Components Item Label Description 100BASE-TX port status LEDs (green): 10BASE-T port status LEDs (green): F Dx Full-duplex port status LEDs (green): Activity Port activity LEDs (green):...

  • Page 209: 100Base-Fx Mdas

    (NIC) card in a node or server, similar to a conventional Ethernet repeater hub. If you are connecting to another Ethernet hub or Ethernet switch, you need a crossover cable unless an MDI connection exists on the associated port of the attached device.
  • Page 210 Using the BayStack 350 10/100/1000 Series Switch Avertissement: L’équipement à fibre optique peut émettre des rayons laser ou infrarouges qui risquent d’entraîner des lésions oculaires. Ne jamais regarder dans le port d’un connecteur ou d’un câble à fibre optique. Toujours supposer que les câbles à fibre optique sont raccordés à une source lumineuse.
  • Page 211 100BASE-FX Figure B-2. Table B-2 describes the 100BASE-FX components and LEDs. For installation instructions, see Table B-2. 100BASE-FX MDA Components Item Label Description Link Communications link LEDs (green): On: Valid communications link established. Off: The communications link connection is bad or there is no connection to this port.

  • Page 212: 1000Base-Sx Mdas

    Table B-2. 100BASE-FX MDA Components (continued) Item Label Description Activity Port activity LEDs (green): Blinking: Indicates the network activity level for the corresponding port. A high level of network activity can cause LEDs to appear to be on continuously. 100BASE-FX port connectors: •...

  • Page 213: Table 2. 1000Base-Sx Mda Components

    350-1SR MDA (1-port redundant) 1000BASE-SX 350-1SX MDA (single port) Figure B-3. Table 2 describes the 1000BASE-SX components and LEDs. For installation instructions, see Table 2. 1000BASE-SX MDA Components Item Label Description Link Communication link LEDs (green): 304376-B Rev 00 1000BASE-SX Link Phy Select Activity...

  • Page 214: 1000Base-Lx Mdas

    Table 2. 1000BASE-SX MDA Components Item Label Description Phy status LEDs (green): (or) Phy Select Activity Port activity LEDs (green): 1000BASE-FX SC port connectors. 1000BASE-LX MDAs Warning: This is a Class 1 Laser/LED product. It contains a laser light source that can injure your eyes.

  • Page 215: Table B-3. 1000Base-Lx Mda Components

    350-1LR MDA (1-port redundant) 1000BASE-LX 350-1LX MDA (single port) Figure B-4. Table B-3 describes the 1000BASE-LX MDA components and LEDs. For installation instructions, see Table B-3. 1000BASE-LX MDA Components Item Label Description Link Communication link LEDs (green): Phy status LEDs (green): (or) Phy Select 304376-B Rev 00...

  • Page 216: 1000Base-Lx Multimode Applications

    Table B-3. 1000BASE-LX MDA Components Item Label Description Activity Port activity LEDs (green): 1000BASE-FX SC port connectors. 1000BASE-LX Multimode Applications For 1000BASE-LX multimode applications, the longwave gigabit transceivers must be mode conditioned externally via a special offset SMF/MMF patch cord. The offset SMF/MMF patch cord allows the same transceiver to be used for both multimode and single-mode fiber.

  • Page 217: Installing An Mda

    MDA. The connection can be either an RJ-45 10/100BASE-TX MDA or a fiber (100BASE-FX or 1000BASE-SX/LX) MDA with an SC or MT-RJ connector. Note: The MDA is not hot-swappable. Power down the switch before installing or removing an MDA. To install an MDA into the Uplink Module slot, follow these steps: Unplug the AC power cord from the back of the switch.

  • Page 218: Replacing An Mda With A Different Model

    Remove the installed MDA. Loosen the thumbscrews and remove the MDA. Cycle the switch power. Power up the switch and wait for the Bay Networks logo screen to appear (approximately 10 seconds); then power down the switch. Install the replacement MDA.

  • Page 219: Appendix C Quick Steps To Features

    This appendix provides Quick Steps for using the BayStack 350 switch features. It is intended for system administrators who are familiar with the BayStack 350 switch features described in this manual. If you have experience in configuring the BayStack 350 switch features (such as...

  • Page 220: Configuring 802.1Q Vlans

    Configuring 802.1Q VLANs This section shows how to create a new VLAN or to modify an existing VLAN (see Figure C-1 Choose VLAN Configuration (or press v) from the VLAN Configuration Menu screen to open the VLAN Configuration screen. VLAN Configuration screen Select the appropriate value Figure C-1.

  • Page 221: Configuring 802.1Q Vlans (2 Of 3)

    Does VID = PVID? Primary VLAN Tag correct? Figure C-2. 304376-B Rev 00 Secondary VLAN Tag default correct? Set Primary VLAN Tag default. Configuring 802.1Q VLANs (2 of 3) Set Secondary VLAN Tag default. Off-page reference On-page reference BS35048A...

  • Page 222: Configuring 802.1Q Vlans (3 Of 3)

    Is filtering correct? Port Priority correct? all VLANs configured? Done Figure C-3. Set unregistered, tagged, untagged filters, if necessary. Set Port Priority. Also, refer to Traffic Class Configuration screen, if necessary. Configuring 802.1Q VLANs (3 of 3) Off-page reference On-page reference BS35049A 304376-B Rev 00...

  • Page 223: Configuring Multilink Trunks

    Configuring MultiLink Trunks This section shows how to create a new MultiLink trunk or to modify an existing MultiLink trunk (see Choose MultiLink Trunk Configuration (or press t) from the MultiLink Trunk Configuration Menu screen to open the MultiLink Trunk Configuration screen. MultiLink Trunk Configuration screen Are all...

  • Page 224: Configuring Port Mirroring

    Configuring Port Mirroring This section shows how to configure switch ports for port mirroring or to modify existing port mirroring ports (see Choose Port Mirroring Configuration (or press i) from the Switch Configuration Menu screen to open the Port Mirroring Configuration screen.

  • Page 225: Configuring Port Mirroring (2 Of 2)

    Quick Steps to Features Address A and B Configure Addresses. configured? Enable Port Mirroring (see "Port Mirroring Configuration Port Mirroring Rules"). Enabled? Done Off-page reference On-page reference BS35052A Figure C-6. Configuring Port Mirroring (2 of 2) 304376-B Rev 00...

  • Page 226: Configuring Igmp Snooping

    Configuring IGMP Snooping This section shows how to configure switch ports for IGMP Snooping or to modify existing IGMP Snooping ports (see Choose IGMP Configuration (or press g) from the Switch Configuration Menu screen to open the IGMP Configuration screen.

  • Page 227: Configuring Igmp Snooping (2 Of 3)

    Is the Robust Value field set correctly? Is the Query Timer field set correctly? Is the Set Router Ports field set correctly? the Proxy field set correctly? Figure C-8. 304376-B Rev 00 Set the correct value for the Robust Value field. Set the correct value for the Query Timer field.

  • Page 228: Configuring Igmp Snooping (3 Of 3)

    IGMP members configured? All VLANs on this port are now configured as IGMP router ports. Port a trunk All trunk members for that trunk are automatically configured as IGMP Static Router Ports. Figure C-9. C-10 Are all Configure all IGMP members (see IGMP Configuration Rules).

  • Page 229: Connectors And Pin Assignments

    This appendix describes the BayStack 350 switch port connectors and pin assignments. RJ-45 (10BASE-T/100BASE-TX) Port Connectors The RJ-45 port connectors stations without using crossover cables. (See page D-2 for information about MDI-X ports.) For 10BASE-T connections, use Category 3 (or higher) UTP cable. For 100BASE-TX connections, use only Category 5 UTP cable.

  • Page 230: Mdi And Mdi-X Devices

    Table D-1 lists the RJ-45 (8-pin modular) port connector pin assignments. Table D-1. MDI and MDI-X Devices Media dependent interface (MDI) is the IEEE standard for the interface to unshielded twisted pair (UTP) cable. For two devices to communicate, the transmitter of one device must connect to the receiver of the other device.

  • Page 231: Mdi-X To Mdi Cable Connections

    MDI-X to MDI Cable Connections BayStack 350 switches use MDI-X ports that allow you to connect directly to end stations without using crossover cables BayStack 350 switch MDI-X port Figure D-2. MDI-X to MDI Cable Connections 304376-B Rev 00 (Figure D-2).

  • Page 232: Mdi-X To Mdi-X Cable Connections

    MDI-X to MDI-X Cable Connections If you are connecting the BayStack 350 switch to a device that also implements MDI-X ports, use a crossover cable BayStack 350 switch MDI-X port Figure D-3. MDI-X to MDI-X Cable Connections (Figure D-3). Crossover cable...

  • Page 233: Db-9 (Rs-232-D) Console/Comm Port Connector

    (DCE) connector. The DSR and CTS signal outputs are always asserted; the CD, DTR, RTS, and RI signal inputs are not used. This configuration enables a management station (a PC or console terminal) to connect directly to the switch using a straight-through cable. Figure D-4. Table D-2 lists the DB-9 Console/Comm Port connector pin assignments.

  • Page 235: Appendix E Default Settings

    Table E-1 lists the factory default settings for the BayStack 350 switch. Table E-1. Factory Default Settings for the BayStack 350 Switch Field BootP Request Mode In-Band IP Address In-Band Subnet Mask Default Gateway Read-Only Community String Read-Write Community String...
  • Page 236 Table E-1. Factory Default Settings for the BayStack 350 Switch (continued) Field Aging Time Find an Address Port Mirroring Address A: Port Mirroring Address B: Create VLAN Delete VLAN VLAN Name Port Membership Port Filter Tagged Frames Filter Untagged Frames...
  • Page 237 Table E-1. Factory Default Settings for the BayStack 350 Switch (continued) Field Autonegotiation Flow Control Note: The following two fields only appear when a single Phy MDA with a separate redundant Phy port is installed. Preferred Phy Active Phy Trunk Members...
  • Page 238 Table E-1. Factory Default Settings for the BayStack 350 Switch (continued) Field Query Time Set Router Ports Static Router Ports Port Console Port Speed Console Password Console Read-Only Password Console Read-Write Password Participation Priority Path Cost Bridge Priority Designated Root...
  • Page 239 Table E-1. Factory Default Settings for the BayStack 350 Switch (continued) Field Event Logging Allowed Source IP Address (10 user-configurable fields) Allowed Source Mask (10 user-configurable fields) For details about this field, see Table 3-26 on page 3-68. Image Filename...

  • Page 241: Appendix F Sample Bootp Configuration File

    # from a Bay Networks EZ LAN network management application. # BootP daemons can use a configuration file with a different format. # Before using your switch BootP facility, you must customize your BootP # configuration file with the appropriate data.
  • Page 242 # Caution Omitting a Forward slash (/) when the entry is continued to the next line, can cause the interruption of the booting process or the incorrect image file to download. where needed. # Important Note: If a leading zero (0) is used in the IP address it is calculated as an octal number.
  • Page 243 Autonegotiation field, 3-32 autonegotiation description, 1-13 autonegotiation modes description, 1-9 troubleshooting, 4-6 Autosensing, 1-13 BayStack 350 switch connectors, D-1 default port settings for VLANs, 1-20 features, 1-8 to 1-10 BootP Request Mode field, 3-8 BootP. Bootstrap Protocol Bootstrap Protocol (BootP)
  • Page 244 Deferred Packets field, 3-54 Designated Root field, 3-65 Display Event Log option, 3-5 Display Port Statistics option, 3-18 Display Spanning Tree Switch Settings option, 3-60 educational services, xxiii Event Log screen, 3-74 authentication failure, 3-74 event log flash memory, 3-75...
  • Page 245 Clear All Port Statistics, 3-18 Console/Comm Port Configuration, 3-5 Display Event Log, 3-5 Display Port Statistics, 3-18 Display Spanning Tree Switch Settings, 3-60 IP Configuration, 3-4 Logout, 3-7 MAC Address Table, 3-17 MultiLink Trunk Configuration, 3-17 Port Configuration, 3-17...
  • Page 246 Self-Test screen during software download process, 3-72 settings, default, E-1 Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) MIB support, 1-9, 1-13 using to manage the switch, 1-13 Single Collisions field, 3-53 SNMP Configuration option, 3-4 SNMP Configuration screen, 3-12 304376-B Rev 00...
  • Page 247 Spanning Tree Configuration Menu, 3-59 Spanning Tree Configuration option, 3-5 Spanning Tree Port Configuration option, 3-60 Spanning Tree Port Configuration screen, 3-61 Spanning Tree Switch Settings screen, 3-64 Speed/Duplex field, 3-32 Start TFTP Load of New Image field, 3-72 State field, 3-63...
  • Page 248 network example, 1-14 VLAN Configuration option, 3-17 VLAN Configuration screen, 3-21 VLANs IEEE 802.1Q VLANs feature, 1-10 Index-6 304376-B Rev 00...

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