Enterasys mmac-plus 9h421-12: user guide (38 pages)
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Internet Appliance 1100/1200 Getting Started Guide Order No. 9033368 Part No. 39-193-01, Rev. 0A...
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Changes Cabletron Systems, Inc., reserves the right to make changes in specifications and other information contained in this document without prior notice. The reader should in all cases consult Cabletron Systems, Inc., to determine whether any such changes have been made. The hardware, firmware, or software described in this manual is subject to change without notice.
Regulatory Compliance Information Regulatory Compliance Information This product complies with the following: Safety UL 1950; CSA C22.2, No. 950; 73/23/EEC; EN 60950; IEC 950 Electromagnetic FCC Part 15; CSA C108.8; 89/336/EEC; EN 55022; EN 61000-3-2 Compatibility (EMC) EN 61000-3-3; EN 50082-1, AS/NZS 3548; VCCI V-3 Regulatory Compliance Statements FCC Compliance Statement This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules.
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Regulatory Compliance Statements NOTICE: The Industry Canada label identifies certified equipment. This certification means that the equipment meets telecommunications network protective, operational, and safety requirements as prescribed in the appropriate Terminal Equipment Technical Requirements document(s). The department does not guarantee the equipment will operate to the user’s satisfaction. Before installing this equipment, users should ensure that it is permissible to be connected to the facilities of the local telecommunications company.
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Safety Information: Class 1 Laser Transceivers This product may use Class 1 laser transceivers. Read the following safety information before installing or operating this product. The Class 1 laser transceivers use an optical feedback loop to maintain Class 1 operation limits. This control loop eliminates the need for maintenance checks or adjustments.
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Preface ... 1 About This Guide..1 Who Should Read This Guide? ...1 How to Use This Guide ..1 Related Documentation...2 Chapter 1: Features Overview ... 3 Internet Appliance Models ...3 1100 Chassis ..4 1200 Chassis ..4 Features...
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Contents Chapter 3: Basic System Setup ... 19 Powering On and Booting the Software ... 19 Starting the Command Line Interface ... 20 Access Modes... 2 0 Basic Line Editing Commands ... 21 Setting Basic System Information ... 22 Setting Up SNMP Community Strings ... 25 Setting Up Passwords ...
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10/100 Base-TX Ports...60 Cabling and Connector Specifications ...60 LEDs...62 Console Management Cables ...62 DTE Cable...63 Index ... 65 Internet Appliance 1100/1200 Getting Started Guide Contents...
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Contents Internet Appliance 1100/1200 Getting Started Guide...
About This Guide This guide provides a general overview of the Internet Appliance hardware and software features and provides procedures for installing and configuring the Internet Appliance 1100/1200. For product information not available in this guide, see the manuals listed in “Related Documentation”...
Preface Related Documentation The Internet Appliance documentation set includes the following items. Refer to these other documents to learn more about your product. For Information About How to use Command Line Interface (CLI) commands to configure and manage the Internet Appliance 1100/1200 The complete syntax for all CLI commands System messages...
Features Overview The Cabletron Internet Appliance 1100/1200 (IA 1100/1200) is a family of full-function server load balancing switches. The IA 1100/1200 acts as an intelligent switch between a network (Internet, Intranet, or Extranet) and a Server Array that provides services to network users.
Chapter 1: Features Overview 1100 Chassis The IA 1100 chassis contains 24 10/100BASE-TX ports and 2 1000BASE-SX gigabit ports. No expansion modules are available. Figure 2 shows the front view of an IA 1100. 10/100BASE-TX 1200 Chassis The Internet Appliance 1200 chassis contains eight Gigabit Ethernet (1000Base-SX) ports. The 1200’s configuration is fixed at eight Gigabit ports.
• Multiple levels of verification checking: – Server aliveness checking – Session aliveness checking – Application content checking Session Traffic Management The IA 1100/1200 provides the following session traffic management functions: • Wire speed data • Session persistence • Bandwidth allocation or priority assignment based on applications or customer •...
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Chapter 1: Features Overview The following table lists the basic hardware and software specifications for the IA 1100/1200. Table 1. Basic Hardware and Software Specifications Feature Throughput Capacity Routing protocols Bridging and VLAN protocols Media Interface protocols Quality of Service (QoS) RMON Management Port mirroring...
IA 1100/1200s. To simplify VLAN administration, the IA 1100/1200 supports 802.1q trunk ports, which allow you to use a single port to “trunk” traffic from multiple VLANs to another IA 1100/1200 or switch which supports 802.1q. IP Routing The IA 1100/1200 provides high-speed routing for the Internet Protocol (IP), which is the protocol switching and routing devices use for moving traffic within the Internet and within many corporate intranets.
Chapter 1: Features Overview By default, the IA 1100/1200 uses one MAC address for all interfaces. The IA 1100/1200 can be configured to have a separate MAC address for each IP interface. When the IA 1100/1200 receives a packet whose destination MAC address is one of the IA 1100/1200’s IP interface MAC addresses, the port that received the packet from the network uses information in the module’s L3 lookup tables (or information supplied by the motherboard) to route the packet to its IP destination(s).
of your organization. You can implement the following types of filters to secure traffic on the IA 1100/1200: • Layer-2 source filters (block bridge traffic based on source MAC address) • Layer-2 destination filters (block bridge traffic based on destination MAC address) •...
Chapter 1: Features Overview Management Platforms You can manage the IA 1100/1200 using the following management platforms: • Command Line Interface (CLI) – An EMACS editor-like interface that accepts typed commands and responds when applicable with messages or tables. You will use the CLI to perform the basic setup procedures and configurations described in Chapter 3 and Chapter 4 of this guide.
This chapter provides hardware installation information and procedures in the following sections: • Safety considerations • Hardware specifications • Installing the hardware If the hardware is already installed and you are ready to install the software and perform basic system configuration, see Chapter 3, “Basic System Setup” on page 19. Safety Considerations Read the following safety warnings and product cautions to avoid personal injury or product damage.
Chapter 2: Hardware Installation • Before performing any upgrade or installation procedures, ensure that the IA 1100/1200 is powered off. • Never operate the IA 1100/1200 if it becomes wet or the area where it has been installed is wet. Preventing Equipment Damage Observe the precautions listed in this section to prevent accidental damage to the IA 1100/1200 components.
Installing the Hardware This section describes how to perform the following tasks: • Verifying your shipment • Installing the chassis (on a tabletop or in an equipment rack) • Attaching console management cables • Attaching port cables Note: Cables that attach to the ports on the IA 1100/1200 are not provided by Cabletron. See Appendix C, “Hardware Specifications”...
Chapter 2: Hardware Installation Table-Top Installation You can install the IA 1100/1200 on a tabletop. Select a table that is stable (not wobbly) and is not in an area subject to frequent foot traffic. Remember that you will be attaching numerous cables to the IA 1100/1200. Place the IA 1100/1200 on the table, allowing at least 3”...
the mounting bracket to the bottom of the chassis. (There are three holes for each rack mounting bracket, and three holes in the bottom of the chassis.) Note: Be sure to use the phillips-head screws supplied by Cabletron. If you use screws that are longer than the ones included with your shipment, there is a danger of damaging the IA 1100/1200‘s internal components.
When you are ready to begin configuring the IA 1100/1200, use procedures in Chapter 3, “Basic System Setup” on page 19 to power on the switch and boot the software. You will perform initial setup by entering CLI commands on the management console.
Attaching Port Cables IA 1100/1200 ports use standard cables and connectors, as shown below: Port Type 10 Base-T 802.3 100 Base-T 802.3u 1000 Base-SX 802.3z See Appendix C, “Hardware Specifications” on page 55 for cabling and connector specifications. Attaching Cables to Gigabit Ports The 1000Base-SX ports on the Gigabit Modules support multimode fiber (MMF).
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Chapter 2: Hardware Installation Internet Appliance 1100/1200 Getting Started Guide...
Basic System Setup This chapter provides the following basic setup procedures: • Powering on and booting the software • Starting the Command Line Interface (CLI) • Setting basic system information • Setting up SNMP community strings • Setting up passwords •...
Chapter 3: Basic System Setup related to the phases of the boot sequence. When the software is fully booted, the following message appears on the management console: Press RETURN to activate console... Press Return (or Enter) to activate the CLI on the console. Starting the Command Line Interface To start the Command Line Interface (CLI), power on the system.
Note: When you exit Configure mode, the CLI will ask you whether you want to activate the configuration commands you have issued. If you enter yes or y, the configuration commands you issued are placed into effect and the IA 1100/1200’s configuration is changed accordingly.
Chapter 3: Basic System Setup Setting Basic System Information Use the procedure in this section to set the following system information: • System time and date • System name • System location • Contact name (the person to contact regarding this IA 1100/1200) Note: Some of the commands in this procedure accept a string value.
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Here is an example: ia(config)# system set name "ia" ia(config)# system set location "Sunnyvale, CA" ia(config)# system set contact "John Smith" Use the interface add ip command to set the IP address and netmask for the en0 Ethernet interface, as shown in the following example: ia(config)# interface add ip en0 address-netmask 10.50.11.22/16 Note: The en0 interface is automatically created by the system and is reserved for...
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Chapter 3: Basic System Setup Enter yes or y to activate the changes. To display the active configuration, enter the system show active-config command, as shown in the following example: ia# system show active-config Running system configuration: ! Last modified from Console on Mon Jan 19 11:55:35 1998 1 : system set name "ia"...
Setting Up SNMP Community Strings To use SNMP to manage the IA 1100/1200, you need to set up an SNMP community on the IA 1100/1200. Otherwise, the IA 1100/1200’s SNMP agent runs in local trap process mode until you disable it using the snmp stop command. In addition, if you want to be able to access the SNMP traps issued by the IA 1100/1200’s SNMP agent, you need to specify the IP address of the target for the SNMP traps.
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Chapter 3: Basic System Setup Here is an example of the commands and output for configuring SNMP and saving the changes. ia# config ia(config)# snmp set community public privilege read-only ia(config)# snmp set target 10.50.11.12 community public ia(config)# save active ia(config)# exit ia# snmp show all SNMP Agent status:...
Remember to enter yes or y when the CLI asks you whether you want to overwrite the Startup configuration. Setting Up Passwords You can password protect CLI access to the IA 1100/1200 by setting up passwords for login access and Enable access. Users who have a login password but not an Enable password can use only the commands available in User mode.
Chapter 3: Basic System Setup Here is an example of the commands in the previous steps: ia(config)# system set password login demo ia(config)# system set password enable demo ia(config)# save active ia# exit ia# system show active-config Running system configuration: ! Last modified from Console on Mon Jan 19 12:12:19 1998 1 : system set name "ia"...
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Use the following command to verify that the IA 1100/1200 can reach the DNS server by pinging the server, as shown in the following example: ia# ping 10.50.11.12 PING 10.50.11.12 (10.50.11.12): 56 data bytes 64 bytes from 10.50.11.12: icmp_seq=0 ttl=255 time=0 ms --- 10.50.11.12 ping statistics --- 1 packets transmitted, 1 packets received, 0% packet loss round-trip min/avg/max = 0/0/0 ms...
Chapter 3: Basic System Setup Here is an example of the commands above featuring the addition of two DNS server IP addresses: ia# config ia(config)# system set dns domain "mktg.cabletron.com" ia(config)# system set dns server "10.50.11.12 10.50.12.11" ia(config)# save active Enter the system show dns command to verify the new DNS settings, as shown in the following example: ia# system show dns...
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Use the following procedure to specify the SYSLOG server and the types of messages you want the CLI to log on the server. Ensure that you are in Enable mode by entering the enable command in the CLI. Use the following command to verify that the IA 1100/1200 can reach the SYSLOG server by pinging the server: <IP-addr>...
Chapter 3: Basic System Setup Enter the show command to show the commands you just entered. Because you have not activated these configuration changes yet, they are listed in the scratchpad section of the output. Here is an example: ia(config)# show Running system configuration: ! Last modified from Console on Mon Jan 19 12:37:21 1998 1 : interface add ip en0 address-netmask 10.50.11.22/16...
configuration commands in any order, even when dependencies exist. When you activate the commands in the scratchpad, the IA 1100/1200 sorts out the dependencies and executes the command in the proper sequence. Activating the Configuration Commands in the Scratchpad The configuration commands you have entered using procedures in this chapter are in the Scratchpad but have not yet been activated.
Chapter 3: Basic System Setup The new configuration changes are added to the Startup configuration file stored in the IA 1100/1200’s boot flash. Viewing the Current Configuration If you want to view the current configuration: Ensure that you are in Enable mode by entering the enable command in the CLI. Enter the following command to display the status of each command line: system show active-config The CLI displays the active configuration file with the following possible annotations:...
This chapter describes the basic steps for configuring the IA 1100/1200 for the following features: • Load balancing • Web caching • IP policy-based routing Configuration of the IA 1100/1200 is performed by entering CLI commands in Configure mode from either the system console or a Telnet session. Refer to Chapter 3, “Basic System Setup”...
Chapter 4: Configuration Port Names on the IA 1100/1200 The term port refers to a physical connector installed in the IA 1100/1200. Each port in the IA is referred to by the type of connector (Ethernet or Gigabit Ethernet) and its location. Figure 6 shows the names of the ports on the IA 1100.
Configuring Load Balancing Load balancing allows incoming HTTP requests to a company’s website to be distributed across several physical servers. If one server should fail, other servers can pick up the workload. This section shows an example of how to configure load balancing on the IA. The following example shows two physical servers (with IP addresses 10.1.1.2 and 10.1.1.3) that are mapped to a virtual IP address 207.135.89.16 and virtual port number 80.
Chapter 4: Configuration Specify interfaces to the VLANs you just created and assign address-netmask values to each interface. The following commands create the interface ‘if-internal’ with the address-netmask 10.1.1.1/24 for the vlan ‘internal’ and the interface ‘if-external’ with the address- netmask 207.135.89.1/24 for the vlan ‘external’: ia(config)# interface create ip if-internal address-netmask 10.1.1.1/24 vlan internal up...
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You can also have the IA verify the content of an application on one or more load balancing servers. For this type of verification, you specify the following: • A string that the IA sends to a single server or to the group of load balancing servers. The string can be a simple command to get a specific HTTP page.
Chapter 4: Configuration Configuring Policy-Based Routing IP policy-based routing allows you to configure the IA 1100/1200 to route IP packets according to policies that you define. You can define policies that make the most efficient use of your network resources. In the example shown in Figure 9, Internet access is provided for two classes of users: •...
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The following commands create the interfaces ‘std-ras’ (for “standard” customers) on port et. 2.1 and ‘prem-ras’ (for “premium” customers) on port et. 2.2 and assigns them the address-netmask values of 207.86.13.1/24 and 207.86.12.1/24, respectively: ia(config)# interface create ip std-ras address-netmask 207.86.13.1/24 port et. ia(config)# interface create ip prem-ras address-netmask 207.86.12.1/24 port et.2.2 Define an ACL profile that specifies the criteria that IP packets must meet to be...
Chapter 4: Configuration Configuring Web Caching Web caching allows HTTP requests from connected users to Internet sites to be redirected to cached Web objects on local servers. Response time is faster since requests can be handled locally and overall WAN bandwidth usage is reduced. The IA itself does not act as a cache for web objects.
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The following command creates the interface ‘if-internal’ with the address-netmask 207.86.11.1/24 for the vlan ‘twcr’ : ia(config)# interface create ip if-internal address-netmask 207.86.11.1/24 vlan twcr up Note: In the above command, the ‘up’ option enables the interface. Create the cache group (a list of local servers to cache Web objects) that will be applied to each interface.
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Chapter 4: Configuration Internet Appliance 1100/1200 Getting Started Guide...
This chapter describes how to upgrade system software and boot PROM software. Upgrading System Image Software The IA 1100/1200 operates using the system image software installed in its internal flash chip. To upgrade the system software and operate using the upgraded image, go through the following procedure: Display the current boot settings by entering the system show version command, as shown in the following example:...
Images currently available: ia1000 Use the following command to select the image file the IA 1100/1200 will use the next time you reboot the switch. system image choose Here is an example: ia# system image choose ia1000 Making image ia1000 the active image for next reboot Enter the system image list command to verify the change.
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Note: In this example, the location “pc-flash” indicates that the IA 1100/1200 is set to use the factory-installed software in the motherboard’s internal flash chip. Copy the software upgrade you want to install onto a TFTP server that the IA 1100/1200 can access.
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Chapter 5: Software Upgrade Internet Appliance 1100/1200 Getting Started Guide...
If you experience difficulty with the basic hardware or software setup procedures in this guide, check the following table to see whether the difficulty you are experiencing is described. If you find a description of the difficulty you are experiencing, try the resolution(s) recommended for the difficulty.
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Appendix A: Troubleshooting If you experience this difficulty Configuration changes do not seem to be taking effect. Configuration changes are not reinstated after a reboot. The IA 1100/1200 is not resolving DNS names. An SNMP manager cannot access the IA 1100/1200. You are unable to ping a certain host.
This appendix tells you what to do if you need technical support for your IA. Cabletron offers several important support and service programs that provide high- quality support to our customers. For technical support, first contact your place of purchase. If you need additional assistance, contact Cabletron Systems, Inc. There are several easy ways to reach Cabletron Customer Support and Service.
Appendix B: Technical Support To send comments or suggestions concerning this document, contact the Cabletron Systems Technical Writing Department via the following email address: TechWriting@cabletron.com. Make sure to include the document Part Number in the email message. You can also check our home pages on the World Wide Web. •...
Repair Services Cabletron offers an out-of-warranty repair service for all our products at our Santa Clara Repair Facility. Products returned for repair will be repaired and returned within 5 working days. A product sent directly to Cabletron Systems, Inc. for repair must first be assigned a Return Material Authorization (RMA) number.
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Appendix B: Technical Support Internet Appliance 1100/1200 Getting Started Guide...
This appendix contains the relevant hardware specifications for the Internet Appliance 1100/1200. This section describes the IA 1100/1200’s hardware specifications. Chapter 2, “Hardware Installation” on page 11 in this guide describes how to install the hardware. This section describes the following: •...
A Reset switch (RST). Use this switch to reboot the IA 1100/1200’s motherboard from the internal boot flash in the event of a system failure. The Reset switch is recessed in the IA 1100/1200’s chassis, so you will have to use a tool like a small allen wrench to activate the switch.
RAM Memory The IA 1100/1200’s motherboard uses 64 megabytes of RAM to hold routing and other tables. To upgrade the amount of memory on the IA 1100/1200, contact your Cabletron representative. Power Supplies The IA 1100/1200 uses two power supplies, each delivering 3.3, 5, and 12 volts DC to the motherboard, internal fans, and other components.
Appendix C: Hardware Specifications 1000 Base-SX Gigabit Ports The IA’s Gigabit (1000Base-SX) Ethernet ports are indexed into groups of two ports each. The ports can operate in full-duplex or half-duplex mode. Each port can be configured as a switched port or a routed port. The ports have short wave (850 nm) lasers and connect to multimode-mode fiber (MMF) cables.
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Table 7. Gigabit Port LEDs Per-port Link Per-port Rx Per-port Tx Per-port AN Internet Appliance 1100/1200 Getting Started Guide Description • Green – indicates that the port hardware detects a cable plugged into the port and a good link is established. •...
Appendix C: Hardware Specifications 10/100 Base-TX Ports The IA 1100 10/100BASE-TX Ethernet ports are indexed into groups of eight ports. Each port senses whether it is connected to a 10-Mbps segment or a 100-Mbps segment and automatically configures itself as a 10Base-T or 100Base-TX port. Figure 12 shows the front panel of the 10/100BASE-TX ports.
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Table 9. RJ-45 Connector Pin Assignments Signal (IA 1100/1200 port) TXD (transmit data) TXD (transmit data) RXD (receive data) Unused Unused RXD (receive data) Unused Unused The right hand column pin assignments are for the RJ-45 connector on the IA 1100/1200. Thus, pin 1 (TXD or “transmit data”) must emerge on the management console’s end of the connection as RXD (“receive data”) and so on.
Appendix C: Hardware Specifications LEDs The 10/100BASE-TX ports use the following LEDs. Table 10. 10/100BASE-TX Port LEDs Link Activity Console Management Cables The console cable, supplied with the IA 1100/1200, is a female to female DB-9 crossover cable that has the following pin assignments: Table 11.
DTE Cable Use the RJ-45 10/100Base-TX DTE port (marked “10/100 MGMT” on the IA 1100/1200’s chassis) for Telnet connection from a host on the network. The port is configured for Media Data Interface (MDI). The DTE cable should have the following pin assignments: Table 12.
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