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Only qualified personnel should perform installation procedures. Enterasys Networks 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 Enterasys Networks to determine whether any such changes have been made.
FCC NOTICE This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
SAFETY INFORMATION CLASS 1 LASER TRANSCEIVERS The VH-2402-L3 24-port switch uses Class 1 Laser transceivers. Read the following safety information before installing or operating these modules. Class 1 laser transceivers use an optical feedback loop to maintain Class 1 operation limits.
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Do not use optical instruments to view the laser output. The use of optical instruments to view laser output increases eye hazard. When viewing the output optical port, power must be removed from the switch. WARNING: FIBER OPTIC PORT SAFETY AVERTISSMENT: PORTS POUR FIBRES OPTIQUES - SÉCURITÉ...
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52.227-19 (a) through (d) of the Commercial Computer Software-Restricted Rights Clause and its successors, and (iii) in all respects is proprietary data belonging to Enterasys and/or its suppliers. For Department of Defense units, the Product is considered commercial computer software in accordance with DFARS section 227.7202-3 and its successors, and use, duplication, or disclosure by the...
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Conventions ... 13 Organization... 15 PRODUCT OVERVIEW ... 16 Description... 16 Layer 3 Switching ... 16 The Functions of a Layer 3 Switch ... 18 Features... 19 Ports ... 19 Performance Features... 20 Layer 2 Features ... 20 Layer 3 Switch Features ... 22 Traffic Classification and Prioritization...
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Power on... 38 Power Failure... 39 3. CONNECTING THE SWITCH ... 40 Switch to End Node ... 40 Switch to Hub or Switch ... 41 10BASE-T Device ... 42 100BASE-TX Device ... 42 APPENDIX A. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS ... 43 APPENDIX B. FLOW CONTROL... 46 APPENDIX C.
Preface Purpose This guide provides information about the features and applications of the Enterasys Networks Vertical Horizon VH-2402-L3 layer 3 switch. Audience This guide is intended for Ethernet Local Area Network (LAN) administrators and Management Information Systems (MIS) personnel with the following...
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A caution indicates the possibility of equipment damage Keyboard Entries This guide uses the following conventions for keyboard entries: When you read “enter”, type the text and press the [Enter] key. Example: Enter the Gateway IP address and press the [Enter] key. When you read “select”, highlight the menu item and press the [Enter] key.
Organization Chapter 1. Product Overview: Describes the features of the switch, front and rear panel components and application examples. Chapter 2. Installation: Describes the content of your switch shipment, lists site requirements, and provides mounting instructions. Instructions for making connections and powering up the switch are provided as well.
Feature Summaries Application Example Description This installation guide describes Enterasys Networks’ Vertical Horizon VH-2402-L3 Fast Ethernet switch. The switch provides 24 10Base-T/100Base-TX ports, plus one slot for optional slide-in 1000Base-SX 1000Base-T and GBIC modules. The switch features a built in SNMP-based Management agent.
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Where a traditional router would have one, or at best a few, Fast Ethernet ports, the VH-2402-L3 Layer 3 switch has 24 Fast Ethernet ports and optionally, 2 Gigabit Ethernet ports. Where a traditional router would have one or two high-speed serial WAN...
Attempts to make software- based routers forward packets more quickly were inadequate. A layer 3 switch does everything to a packet that a traditional router does: Determines forwarding path based on Layer 3 information...
Updates forwarding statistics in the Management Information Base Applies security controls A Layer 3 switch can be placed anywhere within a network core or backbone, easily and cost-effectively replacing the traditional collapsed backbone router. The VH-2402-L3 Layer 3 switch communicates with a WAN router using a standard Ethernet/Fast Ethernet port.
1000BASE-SX, , 1000BASE-T, or GBIC Gigabit Ethernet module. RS-232 DCE Diagnostic port (console port) for setting up and managing the Switch via a connection to a console terminal or PC using a terminal emulation program. Performance Features Layer 2 Features 8.8 Gbps switching fabric capacity...
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IEEE 802.3ab compliant for 1000BASE-T (Copper) Gigabit ports (optional module). Data forwarding rate 14,880 pps per port at 100% of wire-speed for 10Mbps speed. Data forwarding rate 148,800 pps per port at 100% of wire-speed for 100Mbps speed. Data filtering rate eliminates all error packets, runts, etc. at 14,880 pps per port at 100% of wire-speed for 10Mbps speed.
Layer 3 Switch Features Wire speed IP forwarding. Hardware-based Layer 3 IP switching. IP packet forwarding rate of 6.6 Mpps. 2K active IP address entry table per device. Supports RIP – (Routing Information Protocol) version I and II. Supports IP version 4.
Management RS-232 console port for out-of-band network management via a console terminal or PC. Spanning Tree Algorithm Protocol for creation of alternative backup paths and prevention of network loops. SNMP v.1 Agent. Fully configurable either in-band or out-of-band control via SNMP based software. Flash memory for software upgrades.
DCHP Relay Agent. Password enabled. Optional Redundant Power Supply The VH-2402-L3, 24+2 Fast Ethernet Layer 3 Switch supports the optional Redundant Power Supply to provide automatic power supply monitoring and switchover to a redundant power supply (located in the chassis of the Redundant Power Supply) in case of a failure in the VH-2402-L3’s internal power supply.
, or a 2-port GBIC-based Gigabit Ethernet module. One switched MDI-X/MDI-II Uplink port that can be used to connect a straight-through cable or a crossed cable to a normal (non-Uplink) port on a switch or hub. This port is identical to the other 23 ports except for the ability to use a crossed or a straight- through cable.
Rear Panel The rear panel of the switch consists of a slot for the optional Redundant Power Supply and an AC power connector. Figure 1-2. Rear panel view of the Switch The AC power connector is a standard three-pronged connector that supports the power cord. Plug-in the...
Optional Plug-in Modules The VH-2402-L3 24+2-port Fast Ethernet Layer 3 Switch is able to accommodate a range of plug-in modules in order to increase functionality and performance. 1000BASE-T Module Figure 1-5. 1000BASE-TX two-port module Front-panel module.
1000BASE-SX Fiber Module Figure 1-6. 1000BASE-SX two-port module Front-panel module. Connects to 1000BASE-SX devices at full-duplex. Supports multi-mode fiber-optic cable connections of up to 412 meters in half-duplex or 2 km in full- duplex mode. GBIC Two-Port Module Front-panel module. Connects to GBIC devices at full duplex only.
A local console is a terminal or a workstation running a terminal emulation program that is connected directly to the switch via the RS-232 console port on the front of the switch. A console connection is referred to as an...
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So, the console can be used to set up and manage the switch even if the network is down. Local console management uses the terminal connection to operate the console program built-in to the switch.
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Spanning Tree Protocol The VH-2402-L3 switch complies with the IEEE 802.1D Spanning Tree Protocol standard and allows for the blocking of links between switches that form loops within the network.
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The VH-2402-L3 supports 6 Port Trunking groups, which may include from 2 to 8 switch ports each, except for a Gigabit Port Trunking group which consists of the 2 (optional) Gigabit Ethernet ports of the front panel. These ports are the two 1000BASE-SX, or GBIC ports contained in a front-panel mounted module.
However, with the advent of VLANs, switches are now able to limit broadcast domains better and cheaper than routers. The VH-2402-L3 switch has broadcast sensors and filters built into each port to control broadcast storms. IP Routing IP is responsible for getting packets to the destination specified in the destination address.
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BootP service TFTP server IP address IGMP time out IGMP capture state Partition mode Address table lock Device HOL Port HOL Console time out User name Password Device STP Port STP Port enable Bridge max age Bridge hello time Bridge forward delay Bridge priority Port STP cost Port STP priority...
Mirror src port <->target port Mirror 2. Installation Inspecting Your Shipment Open the shipping carton of the Switch and carefully unpack its contents. The carton should contain the following items: One VH-2402-L3 24+2-port Fast Ethernet Layer 3 Switch 9033693-01 Disable...
Four rubber feet with adhesive backing ESD wrist strap One AC power cord Product documentation If any item is found missing or damaged, please contact your local Enterasys Sales Representative for replacement. Installation Use the following guidelines when choosing a place to install the Switch: The surface must support at least 3 kg.
(one on each side) and secure them with the screws provided. Figure 2- 2A. Attaching the mounting brackets to the switch Then, use the screws provided with the equipment rack to mount the switch on the rack.
Power on The VH-2402-L3 switch can be used with AC power supply 100-240 VAC, 50 - 60 Hz. The power switch is located at the rear of the unit adjacent to the AC power connector and the system fan. The switch’s power...
After approximately 20 seconds, the LED will light again to indicate the switch is in a ready state. The RDP in use LED When link with redundant power supply, the “RDP in use” LED will blink in orange. The 100M LED indicator may remain ON or OFF depending on the transmission speed.
VH-2402-L3 or to either of the two 100BASE-TX ports on the front-panel module that came preinstalled on the switch. Port 1x can be used as an uplink port to connect to another switch using either a crossed or a straight-through cable.
If the other switch or hub contains an unused Uplink port, we suggest connecting the other device’s Uplink (MDI-II) port to any of the switch’s (MDI-X) ports (1x - 22x, or one of the 100BASE-TX module ports) using a normal straight-through cable, as shown below.
If the other device does not have an unused Uplink port, make the connection with a normal straight- through cable from the Uplink port on the switch to any normal crossed port on the hub. Alternatively, if you have a crossover cable you can save the Uplink ports for other connections and make this one from a crossed port to another crossed port.
In this example, large amounts of data are being sent from Workstation A (connected to port X) and other ports on the switch to Workstation B (connected to port Y).The queue on port Y starts filling up with data until it reaches a determined threshold.
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Flow control is configurable per port in the Port Configuration Menu of the console menus, using the on-board Web agent, or via SNMP. 9033693-01...
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