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Enterasys VH-8G-L3 User Manual

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Vertical Horizon
VH-8G-L3

Gigabit Ethernet

Switch
USER GUIDE
9033705-01

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  • Page 1: Gigabit Ethernet

    Vertical Horizon VH-8G-L3 Gigabit Ethernet Switch USER GUIDE 9033705-01...
  • Page 3 Enterasys Networks reserves the right to make changes in specifications and other information contained in this document and its web site without prior notice. The reader should in all cases consult Enterasys Networks to determine whether any such changes have been made.

  • Page 4: Industry Canada Notice

    Notice 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.
  • Page 5 Notice CLASS A ITE NOTICE WARNING:This is a class A product. In a domestic environment this product may cause radio interference in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures. 9033705-01 9033705-01...
  • Page 6 ENTERASYS NETWORKS, INC. PROGRAM LICENSE AGREEMENT BEFORE OPENING OR UTILIZING THE ENCLOSED PRODUCT, CAREFULLY READ THIS LICENSE AGREEMENT. This document is an agreement (“Agreement”) between You, the end user, and Enterasys Networks, Inc. (“Enterasys”) that sets forth your rights and obligations with respect to the Enterasys software program (“Program”) in the package.
  • Page 7 Notice If the Program is exported from the United States pursuant to the License Exception TSR under the U.S. Export Administration Regulations, in addition to the restriction on transfer set forth in Sections 1 or 2 of this Agreement, You agree not to (i) reexport or release the Program, the source code for the Program or technology to a national of a country in Country Groups D:1 or E:2 (Albania, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Bulgaria, Cambodia, Cuba, Estonia, Georgia, Iraq, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Laos, Latvia, Libya,...
  • Page 8 Notice ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF LIABILITY FOR CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES, OR IN THE DURATION OR LIMITATION OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES IN SOME INSTANCES, THE ABOVE LIMITATION AND EXCLUSIONS MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU. 9033705-01...

  • Page 9: Declaration Of Conformity

    Application of Council Directive(s): 89/336/EEC European Representative Address: Enterasys Networks Ltd. Conformance to Directive(s)/Product Standards: EC Directive 89/336/EEC Equipment Type/Environment: Networking Enterasys Networks, Inc. declares that the equipment packaged with this notice conforms to the above directives 9033705-01 Manufacturer’s Name: Enterasys Networks, Manufacturer’s Address: 500 Spaulding Turnpike...

  • Page 11: Table Of Contents

    Conventions ... 3 Organization... 4 PRODUCT OVERVIEW ... 6 Description... 6 Layer 3 Switching ... 6 The Functions of a Layer 3 Switch ... 7 Features ... 8 Ports ... 8 Performance Features... 8 Layer 2 Features... 8 Layer 3 Switch Features... 9 Traffic Classification and Prioritization...
  • Page 12 Power Failure ... 22 3. CONNECTING THE SWITCH ... 23 Switch to End Node ... 23 Switch to Hub or Switch ... 23 APPENDIX A. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS... 25 APPENDIX B. FLOW CONTROL... 28 APPENDIX C. ACRONYMS AND ABBREVIATIONS .. 29...

  • Page 13: Preface

    Preface Purpose This guide provides information about the features and applications of the Enterasys Networks Vertical Horizon VH-8G-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 background: •...

  • Page 14: Organization

    Selection • Field 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 9033705-01 Menu titles and console Used to designate the Enter or Return key.
  • Page 15 Switch are provided as well. Chapter 3. Connecting the Switch: This describes how to connect the VH-8G-L3 to your Ethernet network, including connecting the Switch to an end node and connecting the Switch to hub or switch.

  • Page 16: Product Overview

    Layer 2 switching domains and the execution of routing routines for most packets via an ASIC – in hardware instead of software. Where a traditional router would have one, or at best a few, Fast Ethernet ports, the VH-8G-L3 Layer 3 switch has 8 Gigabit Ethernet ports. 9033705-01...

  • Page 17: The Functions Of A Layer 3 Switch

    The VH-8G-L3 can be thought of as eight Gigabit Ethernet Layer 2 switching domains with a wire-speed router between each domain. It can be deployed in a network between a traditional router and the intranetwork. The traditional router and its associated WAN interface would then handle routing...

  • Page 18: Features

    3 switch communicates with a WAN router using a standard Gigabit Ethernet port. Multiple VH-8G-L3 switches can also be linked. Features The VH-8G-L3 was designed for easy installation and high performance in an environment where traffic on the network and the number of users increase continuously. Switch features include: Ports •...

  • Page 19: Layer 3 Switch Features

    Generic Attribute Registration Protocol (GARP), support for dynamic VLAN registration. • 802.1p Priority support with 4 priority queues. • IGMP Snooping support. Layer 3 Switch Features • Wire speed IP forwarding. • Hardware-based Layer 3 IP switching. •...

  • Page 20: Traffic Classification And Prioritization

    • Supports PIM Dense Mode (draft-ietf-pim-v2-dm-03.txt). • Supports DVMRP (draft-ietf-idmr-dvmrp-v3-09.txt). • Supports Username to IP address mapping. • Supports IP multi-netting. • Supports IP packet de-fragmentation. • Supports Path MTU discovery. • Supports 802.1D frame support. Traffic Classification and Prioritization •...

  • Page 21: Optional Redundant Power Supply

    The VH-8G-L3 Gigabit Ethernet Layer 3 Switch supports an optional Redundant Power Supply to provide automatic power supply monitoring and switchover to a redundant power supply in case of a failure in the VH-8G-L3’s internal power supply. Gigabit Ethernet Technology Gigabit Ethernet is an extension of IEEE 802.3 Ethernet...

  • Page 22: Front Panel

    Six Gigabit Ethernet ports (1000BASE-SX). • Two GBIC-based Gigabit Ethernet ports. 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...

  • Page 23: Side Panels

    Supported input voltages range from 100 ~ 240 VAC at 50 ~ 60 Hz. Side Panels The right side panel of the Switch contains two system fans (see the top part of the diagram below). The left side panel contains heat vents.

  • Page 24: Feature Summaries

    • RDP in use This indicator is lit when the optional Redundant Power Supply is being used. Feature Summaries The following summaries describe VH-8G-L3 features in areas such as standards compliance, functionality, performance, and options. Local Console Management A local console is a terminal or a workstation running a...
  • Page 25 The VH-8G-L3 contains a CPU, memory for data storage, flash memory for configuration data, operational programs, and SNMP agent firmware. These components allow the switch to be actively managed and monitored from either the console port or the network itself (out-of-band, or in-band).
  • Page 26 Thus, when configuring the ports in a port trunking group, you only need to configure the master port. The VH-8G-L3 supports 4 port trunking groups, which may include from 2 to 8 switch ports each. IEEE 802.1Q VLANs IEEE 802.1Q (tagged) VLANs are implemented on the...

  • Page 27: Factory Defaults

    The VH-8G-L3 allows the creation of IP subnets and can perform IP routing between them. Each IP subnet corresponds to an IEEE 802.1Q VLAN, previously defined on the Switch.
  • Page 28 Configuration File Name Firmware File Name Out-Of-Band Baud Rate RS232 Mode IP Address Subnet Mask Default Gateway BootP Service TFTP Server IP Address IGMP Time Out IGMP Partition Mode Address table lock Device HOL Port HOL Console Time Out User Name Password Device STA Port Enable...
  • Page 29 Backpressure Port Lock Broadcast Storm Rising Action Broadcast Storm Falling Action Broadcast Storm Rising Threshold Broadcast Storm Falling Threshold Community String VLAN Mode Management In A VLAN SNMP VLAN(802.1Q) Default Port VID Ingress Rule Checking Mirror Src Port <->Target Port Port Mirroring DVMRP (L3 Mode Only) PIM Dense Mode (L3 Mode Only)

  • Page 30: 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-8G-L3 8-port Gigabit Ethernet Layer 3 Switch. • Mounting kit: 2 mounting brackets and screws. •...

  • Page 31: Desktop Or Shelf Installation

    Figure 2-1. Installing rubber feet for desktop installation Rack Installation The VH-8G-L3 can be mounted in an EIA standard-sized, 19-inch rack, which can be placed in a wiring closet with other equipment. To install, attach the mounting brackets on the switch’s side panels (one on each side) and secure them...

  • Page 32: Power On

    Figure 2-2B. Installing the Switch on an equipment rack Power on The VH-8G-L3 can be used with AC power supply 100-240 VAC, 50 - 60 Hz. Simply connect the power cord to the AC power connector located on the rear panel of the Switch and to AC power outlet.

  • Page 33: Connecting The Switch

    3. Connecting The Switch This chapter describes how to connect the VH-8G-L3 to your Ethernet network. Switch to End Node A PC can be connected to the Switch via a fiber optic cable. The PC can be connected to any of the eight ports of the Switch.
  • Page 34 Figure 3-2. Example of Switch to switch connection 9033705-01...

  • Page 35: Appendix A. Technical Specifications

    Appendix A. Technical Specifications General Standards: Protocols: Data Transfer Rates: Gigabit Ethernet Topology: Network Cables: Fiber Optic: Number of Ports: Physical and Environmental AC inputs: Power Consumption: DC fans: Operating Temperature: 9033705-01 IEEE 802.3z 1000BASE-SX Gigabit Ethernet IEEE 802.1 P/Q VLAN IEEE 802.3x Full-duplex Flow Control ANSI/IEEE 802.3 auto-negotiation CSMA/CD...
  • Page 36 Storage Temperature: Humidity: Dimensions: Weight: EMI: Safety: 9033705-01 9033705-01 -40 to 70 degrees Celsius Operating: 10% to 85% RH non-condensing 441 mm x 210 mm x 43 mm (1U), 19 inch rack-mount width 2.61 kg FCC Class A, CE Class A, VCCI Class A, BSMI Class A, C-Tick Class A FCC Part 15/IECES-003 (Canada), VCCI Class A ITE, EN55022/EN50082-1 or...
  • Page 37 Performance Transmission RAM Buffer: Filtering Address Packet Filtering/ Forwarding Rate: MAC Address Learning: Forwarding Table Age Time: Store-and-forward Method: 16 MB per device 8K MAC address per device Table: Full-wire speed for all connections 1,488,000 pps per port (for 1000Mbps) Automatic update.

  • Page 38: Appendix B. Flow Control

    Workstation A to stop sending packets by inducing collisions on port X. The pause-frame flow-control mechanism supported by the VH-8G-L3 conforms with the IEEE 802.3x specification for full-duplex flow control. For the full-duplex pause-frame mechanism to work, the device connected to the switch port must also support IEEE 802.3x flow control.

  • Page 39: Appendix C. Acronyms And Abbreviations

    Appendix C. Acronyms and Abbreviations Term 10BASE-T 100BASE-TX 100BASE-FX 1000BASE-T 1000BASE-SX 1000BASE-LX ANSI BootP CAT5e CSMA/CD HTTP ICMP IEEE 9033705-01 Definition 10 Mbps twisted-pair Ethernet 100 Mbps twisted-pair Fast Ethernet 100 Mbps fiber option Fast Ethernet 1000 Mbps twisted-pair Gigabit Ethernet 1000 Mbps fiber option short-wavelength Gigabit Ethernet 1000 Mbps fiber option long-wavelength...
  • Page 40 RMON SNMP TCP/IP TFTP VLAN 9033705 9033705 Media Dependent Interface Media Device Interface Management Information Base Request for Comment Remote Monitoring Receive Data.38 Simple Network Management Protocol Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol Trivial File Transfer Protocol Transmit Data Unshielded Twisted Pair Virtual LAN...
  • Page 41 Bridge MIB (RFC 1268)... 11 Broadcast domains... 16 Broadcast storms... 17 Connections Switch to End Node ... 23 Switch to Hub or Switch ... 23 Console port... 8, 12 Diagnostic port... 8 Dimensions ... 26 End Node ... 23 Flash memory ... 10 Front Panel...

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