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  • Page 2: Abbreviations And Terminology

    PowerDsine Ltd. reserves the right to make changes to products and to their specifications as described in this document, at any time, without prior notice. No rights to any PowerDsine Ltd.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Objectives ...6 Audience...6 Organization ...7 Conventions...8 Related Documentation ...8 Abbreviations ...8 Overview...9 Features...9 System Capabilities ... 10 2.3.1 Configuration options...10 Security & User Authentication... 11 2.4.1 Web Configuration...11 2.4.2 SNMP ...11 2.4.3 Telnet Configuration ...12 Installation... 13 3.1.1 Configuration Options...13 System Requirements ...
  • Page 4 4.4.2 System Configuration SNMP...43 4.4.3 System Configuration SNMPv3...47 4.4.4 System Configuration Security ...50 4.4.5 System Configuration Product Parameters...53 4.4.6 System Configuration Maintenance ...55 Port Configuration Screen ... 57 4.5.1 Port Configuration Enable/Disable ...58 4.5.2 Port Configuration Detailed ...60 General ... 63 SNMP MIB's...
  • Page 5 Figure 2-1: Management Deployment... 10 Figure 2-2: Connecting the PoE Unit... 15 Figure 4-1: Opening Screen ... 25 Figure 4-2: View Menu ... 25 Figure 4-3: View Status Screen... 26 Figure 4-4: Ports Status Panel ... 27 Figure 4-5: View - Product Information Screen ... 38 Figure 4-6: System Configuration Screen ...

  • Page 6: B O U T T H I S G U I D E

    Objectives This User Guide introduces PowerDsine’s Power View Pro Remote Web Managers used for managing PowerDsine’s Power over Ethernet (PoE) product line of Midspan devices including: ♦ PD – 6506/AC/M – 6 ports 10/100Mbit Midspan ♦ PD – 6512/AC/M – 12 ports 10/100Mbit Midspan ♦...

  • Page 7: Organization

    Section 3 – Provides a complete system installation procedure. Section 4 - Provides the GUI detailed description. Section 5 - Explains how to use the PowerView Pro GUI. Section 6 – Provides a troubleshooting guide Section 7 – Explains the process for upgrading Midspan software.

  • Page 8: Conventions

    Bold screen Notes Related Documentation For additional information, refer to the following documentation: ♦ Power over Ethernet PowerDsine PD-60XX (AC and DC version), User Manual (06-6800-056). ♦ IEEE Standard 802.3af, DTE Power via MDI. Abbreviations SNMP TFTP Table 1-1: Conventions Used Keywords &...

  • Page 9: N T R O D U C I N G T H E P O W E R V I E W P R O

    Overview PowerDsine’s Power View Pro is a management system, utilized for complete monitoring and control of PowerDsine’s Power over Ethernet (PoE) Midspans, via a remote network management station. The system provides direct on-line power supervision, configuration, monitoring and diagnostics of PowerDsine products via their SNMP managers.

  • Page 10: System Capabilities

    System Capabilities The manager can be accessed from any computer by WEB browser such as an Internt Explorer/Netscape, SNMP management station, Telnet, or RS232 Terminal. The Power View Pro allows monitoring and controlling of over Etehrnet IP networks as shown in Figure 2-1: Figure 2-1: Management Deployment 2.3.1 Configuration options...

  • Page 11: Security & User Authentication

    NOTE: The unit is shipped with default IP of 192.168.0.50. Make sure that a computer Network card is configured to the same IP network. • Telnet and WEB configuration are password protected. • Serial communication configuration should be used in order to define the unit’s IP address, upload / download unit configuration, restore unit configuration to factory default, or perform software updates.

  • Page 12: Telnet Configuration

    2.4.3 Telnet Configuration Since Telnet provide access to IP configuration, software updates and data bases upload/download functions, it is always password protected (regardless of Web view & configure password selection option). WEB and Telnet utilize the same passwords (Telnet utilizes Web browser password even if the Web password function is disabled).

  • Page 13: Installation

    Installation 3.1.1 Configuration Options The following configuration options are available: Via an RJ-45 network connector utilizing a Web browser (IP 192.168.0.50). Via an RJ-45 network connector utilizing the Telnet protocol (IP 192.168.0.50). Via an RS-232 Serial communication port (for PD-6548 please use the speacial cable which was provided with the unit), utilizing an RS-232 connector ( 38400, HW flow control off)

  • Page 14: System Requirements

    System Requirements The following hardware/software items are required in order to configure and operate the Power over Ethernet (PoE) Midspan. ♦ Computer Environment PC Ethernet Network card configured to the following parameters: • Operating system: Any Host with WEB browser •...

  • Page 15: Hardware Setup

    COM port and the PoE RS-232 port. For configuration through the Network, connect a network cable between the PoE unit front panel’s RJ45 connector (use Ethernet Hub/Switch or cross cable for straight connection). Verify that the LED is green.

  • Page 16: Installation Procedure

    Installation Procedure 3.4.1 Web Browsing Open Web browser and type 192.168.0.50 in the address field. 3.4.2 Telnet Browsing • Go to start -> Run • Type the command cmd • In the window type the command, telnet 192.168.0.50 • Type the Username & password NOTE: Use Web browser to view System Configuration->Security WEB page and make sure that the Telnet checkbox is checked...
  • Page 17 Enter your name or organization name in the and then click Select the desired communication port to be connected to the PoE unit and then click OK. A dialog window appears. Select the following parameters and then click OK: Bits per second: 38400 Data bits: 8 Parity: None Stop bits: 1...
  • Page 18 The HyperTerminal screen appears;...

  • Page 19: Configuring The System Via The Hyperterminal

    3.4.4 Configuring the System via the HyperTerminal NOTE: There is no password protection while using the RS232 serial communication port. Password protection is only applicable for Telnet or WEB access. Perform the following steps: Click the appears: Main Menu --------------------------- 1.

  • Page 20: Using The View Menu

    3.4.5 Using the View Menu Select the View Menu ----------------------------- 1. View Network Parameters – such as IP Address, Subnet Mask, Default Gateway and MAC Address. NOTE: While DHCP is in use, DHCP server IP appears as well. 2. View Application & Boot Software Version – allows viewing of application and boot version number and creation date.
  • Page 21 Configuration & Maintenance Menu ------------------------------------------------ 1. Set Static IP/DHCP – allows the user to set, save & activate new network parameters. Download Configuration File to Unit –downloading configuration file from a remote Host named nms.db, using TFTP application (Host must run TFTP server application prior to using this option - see Para.

  • Page 22: Using The Ping Remote Host Menu

    5. Restore Username&Password to Factory Default – restores only view/configure user name & password to default values ( the manager module will reset itself without effecting active powered PD devices. 6. Restore the Unit to Factory Default - restores most of the unit configuration parameters to factory default values.

  • Page 23: Tftp Server Configuration

    TFTP Server Configuration The TFTP Server allows tranfer of files stored by the Host to/from the PoE unit. This paragraph describes how to configure the TFTP server which is utilized for optional software updates. NOTES: 1. Make sure Firewall is turned off on the computer which runs the TFTP Server (or enable UDP port 69 to pass through the Firewall).

  • Page 24: U I D E S C R I P T I O N

    Overview The GUI (Graphic User Interface) provides complete monitoring, control and configuration of PowerDsine’s Power over Line (PoE) products. The GUI is user friendly and presents graphical elements of the actual device in addition to information tables. The system provides several features: ♦...

  • Page 25: View Screen

    View Screen View menu: (see Figure 4-2): Status Network Configuration Product Information Figure 4-1: Opening Screen – used view Figure 4-2: View Menu following categories...

  • Page 26: View Status Screen

    4.3.1 View Status Screen The View Status screen is the main Midspan monitoring tool. It comprises three elements (see Figure 4-3): Ports status panel Ports power status table General power status table The Ports status panel displays the following parameters: Ports Status Link Status AC/DC Input Power Status.

  • Page 27: Figure 4-4: Ports Status Panel

    The display panel includes a number of visual indicators as shown in Figure 4-4; Green illuminated port indicates that the terminal unit has been identified as "Power over Ethernet Enabled" and is active and receiving power. Disabled ports illuminate red, indicating that the port is not supplying power and is not active.

  • Page 28: Table 4-2: 60Xxg Gigabit Midspan Port Status Indications

    Main Power Status External power supply DC voltage is out of range Indicates that load consumes more power than allocated Indicates valid Ethernet link, and some data communication flow over the Ethernet network Indicates valid Ethernet link(no communication data) Port Load Conditions...
  • Page 29 Table 4-3: Port LED Port Load Conditions Color Non-active load, unplugged port or disabled port Active load is plugged in and complies with normal load Green conditions Overload conditions; or Green short; or forced external blinking voltage feed (constant DC) into the port Port can't be activated since Slow...
  • Page 30 Table 4-4: 80 xx High Power Midspan Port Port LED Port Load Conditions Color Non-active load or unplugged port Active load is plugged and power is provided both on the data & spare pairs (PD Green device may consume up to 20Watts on each pair, and up to 40Watts total) Power is provided only on...
  • Page 31 4.3.1.3 Ports Power Status Table Ports Power Status Table displays the following parameters: Parameter Total Power Consumption Active Power Source System Voltage PD Detection Method Midspan Status Description Total power consumed by all PDs Maximum available Power from internal Power Supply, or external DC Power Source (applicable only for Midspan with 48VDC option) Voltage level supplied to PDs...
  • Page 32 4.3.1.4 General Power Status Table Pressing the WEB page to appear with detailed port description information: Parameter Port Power Max Pwr Priority Terminal Type / Description Class image, or the RJ45 jack, will cause a new popup Was port Enabled or Disabled Actual consumed power by individual PD Maximal allocated power per Port as configured in the Port Configuration –...

  • Page 33: View - Network & Security Configuration Screen

    4.3.2 View – Network & Security Configuration Screen View - Network Configuration Screen displays the following parameters: IP in-Use – currently used IP address/Mask/ Gateway Remote Trap SNMP Managers List- list of appointed managers Static Network parameters Remote Access – Remote managers that may access the Midspan enabled/disabled SSL WEB encryption Remote Servers –...
  • Page 34 4.3.2.1 IP in-Use IP in-Use window displays the current IP address being used with the following parameters: Parameter Obtain IP by DHCP IP Address IP Mask Default Gateway 4.3.2.2 Remote Trap SNMP Managers List This List displays all the user pre-configured managers (see Para. 6.7 for further details).
  • Page 35 4.3.2.3 Static Network Configuration Static Network Configuration window displays Network configuration in cases where Static IP is selected (and not DHCP). In cases where the unit is configuered as Static IP, both IP-In Use and Static configuration tables will be identical. The following static parameters appears: Parameter IP Address...
  • Page 36 4.3.2.4 Remote Access The Remote Access window displays the remote managers that may access the unit (SNMPv1/v2 , SNMPv3, Telnet) and enabled/disabled SSL WEB encryption. Parameter Enable SNMPv2 Enable SNMPv3 Enable Telnet Enable Web SSL Encryption Description Indicates enabled/disabled SNMP v1/v2 Indicates enabled/disabled SNMPv3, due to security considerations.
  • Page 37 4.3.2.5 Remote Servers Remote Servers window displays the IP address of a remote SysLog Server, and an IP address of remote NTP ( Network Time Protocol) Server. Parameter NTP Server SysLog Server 4.3.2.6 Date and Time Date and Time window displays unit system time (GMT), as acquired from the NTP Server.

  • Page 38: View - Product Information

    4.3.3 View - Product Information View - Product Information screen displays the following parameters (see Figure 4-5): Figure 4-5: View - Product Information Screen Parameter Product Nickname Serial Number Software Version Description Unit nickname as configured by network administrator Midspan serial number Current software version...

  • Page 39: System Configuration Screen

    System Configuration Screen System Configuration Screen allows the following Configurations: (Figure 4-6): Network Configuration SNMP Configuration SNMPv3 Configuration Security Configuration Product Parameters-Configuration System Configuration - Maintenance Figure 4-6: System Configuration Screen 4.4.1 System Configuration Network Screen Network Configuration screen (see Figure 4-7) allows Configuration of the following parameters (see also para.

  • Page 40: Figure 4-7: System Configuration Network Screen

    Figure 4-7: System Configuration Network Screen Button/Checkbox NTP Server SysLog Server Description When checked enables the DHCP to obtain IP by server; Note that the Static IP Address fields are dimmed! Static IP address to be used in cases where DHCP is disabled. Static IP subnet mask to be used in cases where DHCP is disabled.
  • Page 41 Button/Checkbox 4.4.1.1 Log Server The Midspan can send various internal event reports to an external Host running SysLog deamon application which logs those events for future use. An example of such SysLog server application can be found at http://www.kiwisyslog.com/ SysLog messages are sent whenever the SysLog Server’s IP is other than ‘0.0.0.0’.
  • Page 42 NOTE: Each SysLog message contains the message itself and date & time (GMT). The Midspan acquires date & time from the Network NTP Server. 4.4.1.2 NTP Server Whenever a valid NTP Server IP is configured, the Midspan acquires date & time (GMT) from the Network NTP Server. In cases where no valid IP is set, or in cases where the Midspan fails to acquire time from the NTP Server, initial Midspan time will be set to 1/1/2005 as default.

  • Page 43: System Configuration Snmp

    4.4.2 System Configuration SNMP The Unit’s SNMP agent (v1/v2/v3) enables a remote SNMP management station to monitor a unit, enable/disable PoE ports (RFC3621), view various PoE MIB statistics and MIB-II Network statistics. Private MIB extends PoE funtionality beyond RFC3621 PoE MIB. The SNMPv3 offers a secured method for configuration and monitoring.
  • Page 44 4.4.2.1 Community Strings (SNMPv2c) Community strings are actually SNMP passwords. To enable remote SNMP manager communication with the device, the user must configure his community strings to match those of the Midspan. Community Strings window allows configuration of the following parameters: Field Get community...
  • Page 45 4.4.2.2 System Information (MIB-II) System Information window allows configuration of the following: Button/Checkbox SysContact SysName SysLocation 4.4.2.3 PoE MIB Checkboxes This window allows graphical configuration of two major RFC3621 PoE MIB parameters as follow: Button/Checkbox Enable Notification Notify Exceeded Power Usage (1-99%) Description SNMP MIB-II 1.3.6.1.2.1.1.4: Textual identification of the contact...
  • Page 46 4.4.2.4 Remote Trap SNMP Managers List This window allows configuration of up to 10 remote SNMP managers. Each Trap will be duplicated and sent by the Midspan to all the remote SNMP managers (in case both SNMPv2c and SNMPv3 are set, each Trap will be sent twice. Once by SNMPv2c, and once by SNMPv3).

  • Page 47: System Configuration Snmpv3

    4.4.3 System Configuration SNMPv3 System Configuration different SNMPv3 user types and notification (Trap) which requires same parameters as any other SNMPv3 user. Figure 4-8: System Configuration SNMPv3 Screen Guest User – Allows limited read only access to MIB-II System OiD tree. It should be used by SNMP managers who prefer not to expose their real username &...
  • Page 48 Admin User – Has full reading (GET) and writing (SET) access to all SNMP branches Notification Trap – SNMPv3 trap configuration parameters are identical to SNMPv3 user MD5+DES is being used. Authentication+Encryption – Allows selection of one of three security levels as follow: None –...
  • Page 49 NOTE: SNMPv3 activation is performed via the Security WEB page. Notification (Trap) remote manager can be configured via the System Configuration – SNMP WEB page NTP Server. MD5+DES is being used. Authentication+Encryption – allows selection of one of three security leveles: None –...

  • Page 50: System Configuration Security

    4.4.4 System Configuration Security System Configuration Security screen allows Configuration of the following parameters (see Figure 4-9): Secure Access & Configuration Remote Access communication type Figure 4-9: System Configuration Security Screen 4.4.4.1 Secure Access & Configuration The user can protect one or both of the View and Configuration menus by clicking the desired appropriate checkbox;...
  • Page 51 NOTE: A remote Telnet user is requested to provide username and password, regardless of the check box selection state. Checking the View username & password checkbox, prevents remote Telnet user to perform any modifications. Checking Configuration username & password provides full access to remote Telnet user. 4.4.4.2 Remote Access Enable SNMPv2 –...
  • Page 52 Enable Telnet - This commuication is enabled by default. To disable remote Telnet commuication, uncheck the Enable Telnet checkbox. Enable Web SSL Encryption– When checked, provides security for Web pages, utilizing the SSL Button Description Updates Midspan parameters and saves configuration.

  • Page 53: System Configuration Product Parameters

    4.4.5 System Configuration Product Parameters Product parameters set by the user include (see Figure 4-10): Midspan Nickname System Detection Method Status View Refresh Rate. Figure 4-10: System Configuration Product Parameters Screen...
  • Page 54 Button/Checkbox Description Assists network managers to identify Midspan. PD Detection Method: IEEE 802.3af, or IEEE 802.3af +Legacy drop-down menu (IEEE 802.3af +Legacy=default) Allows Setting of System Status WEB page refresh rate Updates Midspan product based parameetrs. All the product parameters become effective only after this button has been clicked!

  • Page 55: System Configuration Maintenance

    4.4.6 System Configuration Maintenance System Configuration Maintenance screen (see Figure 4-11) allows two maintenance means destined to maintain the Midspan. Reseting the Manager Module Reseting the Midspan Restoring Factory Defaults When trouble is encounered, or when the Midspan does not function properly, reseting the Midspan or restoring factory default values may solve the problem.
  • Page 56 Button/Checkbox Description Resets only the Manager Module without affecting Midspan PoE ports Resets unit temporarily. All active PoE ports momentarely stop providing Power to PoE devices (configuration does not change) Restore most Midspan parameters to their default value (IP isn't changed)

  • Page 57: Port Configuration Screen

    Port Configuration Screen Port Configuration screen allows the following (Figure 4-12): ♦ Port Configuration Enable/Disable ♦ Port Configuration Detailed Port Configuration Enable/Disable screen provides a quick access to ports in order to Enable/Disable one or more of them. Port Configuration Detailed screen allows detailed Configuration of various system values such as priority, allocated power and port/PD description.

  • Page 58: Port Configuration Enable/Disable

    4.5.1 Port Configuration Enable/Disable Each port may be individually Enabled/Disabled, or all ports may be enabled or disabled in one action. Once the ports are disabled, the Midspan View Status screen is updated accordingly (see Para. 4.3 / Figure 4-3). Enabled ports Figure 4-13: Port Configuration Enable/Disable Screen Disabled ports...
  • Page 59 Button/Checkbox NOTE: If only update button is pressed, a blinking image appears near the Save & update button, reminding the user that latest changes were not saved. Reversing latest changes and pressing Update, eliminates the blinking image. Saving latest changes eliminates this image as well.

  • Page 60: Port Configuration Detailed

    4.5.2 Port Configuration Detailed The Port Configuration Detailed screen (see Figure 4-14: , Figure 4-15: ) allows the user to control individual ports and set-up parameters as follows: ♦ Activate/shut-down individual ports ♦ Allocate Maximal power per port (not applicable for 80xx) ♦...

  • Page 61: Figure 4-15: Port Configuration Detailed Screen (80Xx Midspan Family)

    Figure 4-15: Port Configuration Detailed Screen (80xx Midspan family) 4.5.2.1 Ports Activation Ports activation/deactivation is performed by the user according to actual requirements. Each port can be switched to Enable or Disable state. This is simply done by checking the colored checkboxes on the left hand side of the screen.
  • Page 62 4.5.2.3 Setting Priority The user can assign priorities to desired PDs in cases where the Midspan is operating with a limited source of power. Priority selection is performed from the drop-down menu, located on the Priority column; Three priority states are available: Critical High Low (default)

  • Page 63: N M P M O N I T O R I N G A N D C O N F I G U R A T I O N G Ui

    IP address in the Trap list. SNMP MIB's Several MIB's are supported by Midspan SNMP manager. • RFC3621 – Power Over Ethernet MIB which provides various management capabilities ( see bellow) • Private MIB – Enhance PoE funtionality beyond RFC3621 PoE MIB.

  • Page 64: Rfc3621 Poe Mib

    RFC3621 PoE MIB NOTE: For detailed PoE MIB description, please refer to PowerDsine’s Technical Note – 132, which describes PoE functionality in detail. PoE MIB is located at 1.3.6.1.2.1.105 tree. The MIB is devided into 3 sections (see Figure 5-1: ).

  • Page 65: Private Mib

    Private MIB Powerdsine private MIB extend RFC3621 PoE MIB with the following additional management funtionalities (see Figure 5-2: ): Figure 5-2: MIB’s Management Funtionalities • Resolves MIB-II SysobjID description • Readout of each individual port power consumption • Set maximim power that PD device may consume •...

  • Page 66: P E R A T I O N

    General To manage multiple Midspan devices it is recommended to use 3 party standard Network management tools such as HP Openview or SNMPc (see Figure 6-1). Figure 6-1: Network Management Tool...

  • Page 67: Logging In

    Logging in Connect Midspan RJ-45 Ethernet port to local area network. Open your Web browser and type the IP Address of the PoE unit to be managed (unit is shipped with IP 192.168.0.50). The Main menu GUI window appears;...

  • Page 68: Viewing System Status

    Viewing System Status To view system status: Select the menu; View Status screen appears: the port status panel displays the current status. Note that in the example, Ports 1, 2 are disabled. The middle table displays power status and priority and the description raw displays the terminal type and description when the cursor points at the “I”...

  • Page 69: Viewing Network & Security Configuration Status

    Viewing Network & Security Configuration Status To view Network Configuration status: Select the View – Configuration option from the View dropdown menu; View – Configuration screen appears, displaying various network parameters as shown below:...

  • Page 70: Viewing Product Information

    Viewing Product Information To view Product Information: Select the Product Information option from the View dropdown menu; View – Product Information screen appears, displaying Product Information as shown below: Configuring System - Network To access System Configuration - Network: Select the System Configuration- Network option from the System Configuration dropdown menu;...
  • Page 71 Type in the appropriate User name (“admin”) and password (“password”) and then click If an incorrect typed, the following message appears, prompting the user to conduct another attempt to log in. NOTE: Three unsuccessful attempts to log in cause the application to close and the following message appears: “Your Authentication failed Your Request was denied.
  • Page 72 Set your desired IP Address, Subnet Mask and Default Gateway or check the Obtain IP by DHCP checkbox. Click any stage of the configuration, returns the previous value To configure NTP Server: Select the System Configuration- Network option from the System Configuration dropdown menu. Enter the IP address of the remote NTP Server.

  • Page 73: Configuring System Snmp

    Configuring System Select the System Configuration- SNMP option from the System Configuration dropdown menu; SNMP window appears: Set your desired Community Strings, System Information and check the desired option (‘Enable Notification’ or ‘Notify Exceeded Power Usage’). Click Clicking previous value Browse to Security WEB page, and enable SNMPv1/v2C SNMP to save your selection.

  • Page 74: Configuring System Snmpv3

    Configuring System Select the System Configuration- SNMPv3 option from the System Configuration dropdown menu; SNMPv3 window appears: Fill in your desired Guest User, View User Admin User and Notification (Trap) in the appropriate fields. Click Clicking the previous value Browse to Security WEB page, and enable SNMPv3 SNMPv3 to save your selection.

  • Page 75: Configuring System Security

    Configuring System Security Select the System Configuration- Security option from the System Configuration dropdown menu; System Configuration- Security window appears: NOTE: Since SSL security certificate contains WEB server IP address (which will always be changed by the user), the certificate that the Midspan manager module offers to the remote WEB SSL user will be uncertified.
  • Page 76 Type in the appropriate User name and password; when done, click Ok to confirm: the following screen appears:...

  • Page 77: Protecting View By Password

    6.9.1 Protecting View by Password Check the Protect View by Password checkbox. Type in your desired Password and user name in the Password and Confirm Password fields. Click Clicking process, returns the previous value. NOTE: Password, User Name and Confirm Password fields are dimmed by default (can not be configured) as long as their corresponding checkbox is not checked.
  • Page 79 6.9.2.2 Disabling Web SSL Encryption To disable Web SSL Encryption perform the following steps: Uncheck the Enable Web SSL Encryption checkbox. Click screen appears, warning the user that Web pages transmitted from this point on, are not secured: Click Yes to continue or No to abort current operation.

  • Page 80: Configuring Product Parameters

    6.10 Configuring Product Parameters Select the System Configuration- Product Parameters option from the System Configuration dropdown menu; System Configuration- Product Parameters window appears: Type in your desired Midspan Nickname and System Detection Method and Status View Refresh Rate. Click Clicking process, returns the previous value.

  • Page 81: Configuring System Maintenance

    6.11 Configuring System Maintenance Select the System Configuration- Maintenance option from the System Configuration dropdown menu; System Configuration- Maintenance window appears: Click the following message appears Click OK to confirm reset or Cancel to abort current operation. Click the the following message appears: to reset down the Manager Module;...

  • Page 82: Configuring The Ports

    Click OK to confirm reset or Cancel to abort current operation. Click the message appears: Click OK to confirm reset or Cancel to abort current operation. 6.12 Configuring the Ports Select the Port Configuration- Enable/Disable option from the Port Configuration dropdown menu; Port Configuration- Enable/Disable window appears: to restore factory defaults.
  • Page 83 Check the corresponding checkboxes to enable your desired ports. Uncheck the corresponding checkboxes to disable your desired ports. Click the ports at once. Click to abort operation and return to previous values. NOTE: user to save the modified configuration. Click Midspan configuration is updated accordingly.

  • Page 84: Configuring Additional Port Settings

    6.13 Configuring Additional Port Settings Select the Port Configuration- Detailed option from the Port Configuration dropdown menu; Port Configuration- Detailed window appears: NOTE: High Power 80xx Midspan max power is fixed at 40Watt, and can't be changed by the user...

  • Page 85: 6.13.1 Specific Ports Settings

    6.13.1 Specific Ports Settings Access each ports parameters individually: set the desired Enabled/Disables status, Priority, Max. Power, Terminal Type and Description. Click NOTE: user to save the modified configuration. Click status; Midspan configuration is updated accordingly. 6.13.2 All Ports Settings Access the Actions on All Ports area and select your desired parameters from the drop-down menus.

  • Page 86: R O U B L E S H O O T I N G

    Table 7-1: Troubleshooting Steps Corrective Steps 1. Check your power source 2. Ensure that a proper Ethernet cable is used. 1. In cases where a Network card (NIC) is connected directly to the Midspan’s RJ45 connector, make sure you use a crossed Ethernet cable.
  • Page 87 Symptom Midspan can be ‘pinged’ from a local Host but when trying to use the Midspan Ping utility, there is no reply. Midspan is set to DHCP, but no Ping from the Midspan Table 7-1: Troubleshooting Steps Corrective Steps 1. If Windows Service Pack 2 is utilized, turn off your Firewall application.
  • Page 88 Symptom Software update by TFTP cannot be performed Unit cannot be accessed via Telnet When accessing the unit by Telnet, Telnet session is terminated each time the Configuration option is pressed. Log-on to unit via Telnet was performed, but after a while the Telnet session is terminated.
  • Page 89 Symptom One of the ports was disabled. After the unit was turned Off and On, it suddenly turned On again. When using a web Browser and accessing View Status Web page, all ports are red illuminated and a question mark appears Table 7-1: Troubleshooting Steps Corrective Steps 1.

  • Page 90: O F T W A R E U P D A T E

    Architecture There are two types of software updates associated with the Power over Ethernet (PoE) Midspan: ♦ Midspan Manager module software – Updates Midspan management application (including all Web pages) that provide remote NMS management capabilities ♦ Midspan Firmware – Update firmware used to manage PoE...

  • Page 91: Software Upgrade

    Software Upgrade NOTES: To upgrade from version 1.xx to 2.xx, please refer to section 8.2.2 Active PoE ports will not be affected by software update. (No intermediate power failure to PD devices. 8.2.1 General Software update is required when a newer software version is issued by the vendor, or when malfunction occurs and the current version must be re-installed.

  • Page 92: Upgrade Process

    “TFTP Server Configuration”. Copy the software update files to your TFTP Server desired folder. It is recommended that the TFTP Server will be used on the same Ethernet network as the Midspan. Activate the HyperTerminal application; HyperTerminal main screen appears (empty).
  • Page 93 Select the asked to type the TFTP Server IP address. Type the appropriate TFTP server‘s IP address; the following screen appears: Select the Update Manager Module Software option and then click Software Update Menu ENTER (4). You will be...

  • Page 94: Software Update From Version 1.Xx To 2.Xx

    The NMS module will be loaded by the TFTP file update.ini. Then it will load all the WEB pages by TFTP as specified in the update.ini. file. Upon completion of WEB pages update, the software will load the new management application by TFTP, update FLASH, and then will reset itself.
  • Page 95 PowerDsine is a registered trademark of PowerDsine LTD. All other products or trademarks are property of their respective owners. The product described by this manual is a licensed product of PowerDsine. Document Part Number: 06-0050-056 Power View Pro Pack 2.3 (S/W Ver 2.09) and on Para.

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