Page 1 IntraStack 6014DSB ™ User’s Manual Asanté Technologies, Inc. 821 Fox Lane San Jose, CA 95131 www.asante.com 1.800.662.9686 August 1997 Part Number: 06-00358-00 Rev. A...
Page 2 If the IntraStack 6014DSB is found to be defective, then, as your sole remedy and as the man- ufacturer’s only responsibility, Asanté Technologies, Inc. will repair or replace the product provided that (1) you call Asanté...
Page 3: Table Of Contents
List of Tables ................... xi Preface .................xiii About This Manual .................xiv Manual Contents ..............xiv Document Conventions ............xv Audience .................xvi Introduction ............... 1-1 IntraStack 6014DSB ...............1-2 IntraStack Components............1-3 Expansion Slot..............1-3 MII Expansion Slots ............1-3 Console Port..............1-3 10/100 Ports ..............1-3 LEDs..................1-3 Redundant Power Supply Connector.......1-3 PCI Slot................1-4...
Page 4 Tools and Materials ...............1-10 Factory Defaults ..............1-11 Installation ................ 2-1 Installing the IntraStack 6014DSB..........2-2 Installation Guidelines.............2-2 Power Requirements............2-2 Environmental Requirements...........2-2 Cooling and Airflow ............2-2 Installation Overview ..............2-3 Rack Mounting/Desktop Placement ........2-4 Equipment Rack Installation ..........2-4 Free-Standing/Desktop Installation .........2-5 Installing Expansion Units............2-6 Installing MII Expansion Modules ...........2-9...
Page 5 Setting Up For Management ........... 4-1 IntraStack Management..............4-2 Overview.................4-2 Management Scenarios Diagram ........4-3 Out-of-Band Management............4-4 In-Band Management...............4-6 Console Management ............5-1 Console Management..............5-2 Overview.................5-2 Configuration Tasks ..............5-3 Management Tasks ..............5-3 Local Management Interface ...........5-5 Main Menu................5-5 Accessing a Submenu ..........5-5 Exiting a Submenu.............5-5 General Information Menu............5-6 Configuration Menu ..............5-7...
Page 6 Port Configuration............5-23 IntraStack System Information ........5-23 Current Port Settings ..........5-24 Enabling or Disabling a Port ........5-26 Configuring Full Duplex Mode........5-26 Configuring Auto Negotiation .........5-27 Spanning Tree Configuration .........5-28 Traffic Monitoring Configuration ........5-29 Forwarding Database/Security Configuration ....5-31 Displaying the MAC Address Table ......5-33 Searching the MAC Address Table......5-33 Setting the MAC Address Age Out Time....5-34 Enabling the Duplicated-IP Trap......5-34...
Page 7 Resetting Statistics .............6-9 Refreshing Statistics...........6-9 Exiting the Statistics Menu ........6-9 Counter Descriptions ..........6-10 Preparing for Traffic Monitoring...........6-12 Advanced Management ............ 7-1 Advanced Management..............7-2 Spanning Tree Protocol ............7-2 How it Works ..............7-2 Enabling/Disabling STP ............7-3 Configuring STP Parameters..........7-5 Configuring Switch Priority........7-7 Configuring Timers............7-7 Configuring STP Port Parameters..........7-10 Troubleshooting ..............
Page 8 Console Management Map ..........C-1 Technical Support .............. D-1 Index ................Index-i Page viii...
Page 9: List Of Figures
List of Figures Figure 1-1 IntraStack 6014DSB front panel ....1-2 Figure 1-2 IntraStack 6014DSB back panel ....1-2 Figure 1-3 IntraStack 6014DSB and 6016DSE expansion unit.
Page 10 Figure 5-11 System Clock Configuration Menu ....5-36 Figure 5-12 Image Downloading Menu ..... 5-38 Figure 5-13 Reset Menu .
Page 11 List of Tables Table 1-1 Tools and Materials Required........1-10 Table 1-2 Factory Default Settings ..........1-11 Table 2-1 Installation Overview ...........2-3 Table 2-2 10/100 Ports Cable Guidelines........2-13 Table 2-3 10/100TX MII Module Cable Guidelines....2-14 Table 2-4 100Base-FX MII Module Cable Guidelines ....2-14 Table 2-5 10Base-FL MII Module Cable Guidelines ....2-14 Table 3-1...
Page 12: Preface
Preface This section provides an overview of the IntraStack 6014DSB User’s Manual. It describes its chapters, document conventions, and intended audience. This chapter contains the following sections: Chapter Contents — page xiv Document Conventions — page xv Audience — page xvi...
Page 13: About This Manual
Preface About This Manual Manual This manual introduces the IntraStack 6014DSB Ethernet switch. It describes the switch’s installation, conﬁguration, Contents troubleshooting, and available network management functions. This manual is divided into the following chapters and appendices: Chapter/Appendix Description Introduction Describes the IntraStack 6014DSB, its...
Page 14: Document Conventions
Document Conventions Chapter/Appendix Description Advanced Describes how to conﬁgure the Spanning Management Tree Protocol on the IntraStack. Appendix A, Provides some troubleshooting tips for “Troubleshooting” isolating problems with the IntraStack or the network via the switch’s front panel LEDs. Appendix B, Provides a list of the IntraStack’s technical “Technical speciﬁcations.
Page 15: Audience
Preface Audience This manual uses terms and concepts associated with Ethernet networking and switches; it is recommended that the user of this manual have a basic working knowledge of local area networks (LANs). Page xvi...
Page 16 Introduction This chapter is an introduction to the IntraStack 6014DSB. It provides an overview of the switch and describes its features, management and conﬁguration capabilities, switching capacity, and factory default settings. This chapter contains the following sections: IntraStack 6014DSB — page 1-2 IntraStack Components —...
Page 17: Introduction
The IntraStack 6014DSB is a high-performance, stackable 10/ 100 Ethernet switch uniquely designed for building high- bandwidth workgroups and high-speed network segments. The IntraStack 6014DSB has 12 ﬁxed 10/100 ports, two optional Media Independent Interface (MII) expansion slots, 1 future PCI slot, and built-in Web-based network management.
Page 18: Intrastack Components
IntraStack Components IntraStack Expansion Slot Components The expansion slot — located on top of the IntraStack 6014DSB’s chassis — is used to attach up to two IntraStack expansion units, allowing support of up to 46 connections in a single stack. See “Expansion Units” on page 1-5 for more information.
Page 19: Pci Slot
FDDI or wide area links. Important: The PCI slot is not available with this release of the IntraStack 6014DSB. Power Supply Connector The power supply connector provides the IntraStack’s power connection. See Appendix C, “Technical Speciﬁcations” for more information.
Page 20: Expansion Units
Important: For more information on a partic- ular expansion unit, refer to the expansion unit’s Installation Guide. Figure 1-3 is an example of the IntraStack 6014DSB with an installed IntraStack 6016DSE expansion unit. Figure 1-3 IntraStack 6014DSB and 6016DSE expansion unit...
Page 21: Configuration/ Management
Introduction Conﬁguration/ The IntraStack can be managed through standard out-of-band sessions through the Console port, via in-band Telnet sessions, Management through the switch’s built-in HTTP server (Web browser management), or via any SNMP-compatible network management application. Console/Telnet Management The SNMP (Simple Network Management Protocol) is used to manage the IntraStack.
Page 22: Switching Capacity
Spanning Tree Protocol. Chassis Design The rack-mountable IntraStack 6014DSB chassis is 1.5 RU (rack units) high. Each expansion unit is 1 RU high. Important: Do not remove the IntraStack’s cover. Refer servicing to qualiﬁed service per- sonnel.
Page 23: Features
Introduction Features The IntraStack 6014DSB has the following features: 12 ﬁxed 10/100 switched ports with RJ-45 connec- tors; stackable up to three units high for a total of 46 10/100 ports Two optional MII expansion slots for adding 10/ 100TX, 100Base-FX or 10Base-FL modules...
Page 24: Package Contents
Package Contents Package The IntraStack 6014DSB is shipped with the following items: Contents (1) IntraStack 6014DSB Ethernet switch (1) power cord (1) Goldcard connector (2) stack-mounting pins for installing an expan- sion unit (2) rack-mounting brackets (16) standard Phillips screws for attaching the...
Page 25: Tools And Materials
Introduction Tools and Some tools and materials that are not supplied with the IntraStack 6014DSB are needed to connect the switch to an Materials Ethernet network. The table below lists the tools and materials required for connecting devices to the switch’s ports and for rack-mounting the switch.
Page 26: Factory Defaults
Factory Defaults Factory The IntraStack 6014DSB is shipped with the following factory default settings: Defaults Table 1-2 Factory Default Settings Conﬁguration Default Setting IP address 0.0.0.0 Subnet Mask 0.0.0.0 Default Gateway 0.0.0.0 Switching Mode Store-and-forward 10/100 Ports Auto-negotiation enabled 100Mbps speed...
Page 27: Installation
Installation This chapter explains how to install, connect, and conﬁgure the IntraStack 6014DSB to work with your network. It also explains how to install expansion units and MII expansion modules. This chapter contains the following sections: Installation Guidelines — page 2-2 Installation Overview —...
Page 28: Installing The Intrastack 6014Dsb
Frequency range: 60/50 Hz Maximum current range (6014DSB base unit): 2 A Environmental Requirements The IntraStack 6014DSB must be installed in a clean, dry, dust- free area with adequate air circulation to maintain the following environmental limits: Temperature: 0 to 45 C...
Page 29: Installation Overview
Installation Overview Installation The table below describes the steps needed to install the IntraStack 6014DSB. The steps that are optional are labeled Overview “optional”; the steps that are required are labeled “required.” The sections that follow explain each step in detail.
Page 30: Rack Mounting/Desktop Placement
Installation Rack Mounting/ The IntraStack 6014DSB can be installed in a standard 19-inch equipment rack. It can also be placed on a stable horizontal Desktop surface with support capabilities of 12 pounds (5.4 kilograms). Placement Equipment Rack To install the IntraStack in an equipment rack:...
Page 31: Free-Standing/Desktop Installation
If you are not installing an expansion unit or an MII module at this time, proceed to “Connecting Power” on page 2-11. Free-Standing/ The IntraStack 6014DSB has four rubber feet on the bottom of Desktop the chassis that allow for free-standing installation of the unit.
Page 32: Installing Expansion Units
Installation Installing Up to two expansion units can be added to the top of the IntraStack 6014DSB, allowing up to 46 connections in a single, Expansion Units logical stack. The IntraStack’s stackable design uses Asanté’s Goldcard connector technology to expand the switching system via a 2Gbps PCI backplane connector.
Page 33: Figure 2-3 Inserting An Expansion Card Into The Intrastack
Installing Expansion Units Insert the Goldcard connector expansion card that is included with the IntraStack 6014DSB into the slot, as shown in Figure 2-3. Important: You must use the Goldcard connector included with the 6014DSB. This connector is used for the base and mid- dle expansion unit;...
Page 34: Figure 2-5 Installing An Expansion Unit
Installation Carefully place the expansion unit on top of the IntraStack 6014DSB, ensuring that the unit is aligned with the stack-mounting pins and that the Goldcard connector expansion card is properly ﬁt- ted in the slots. See Figure 2-5. Figure 2-5 Installing an expansion unit Firmly press into place.
Page 35: Installing Mii Expansion Modules
Remove the MII opening bracket from the front of the MII expansion slots (located on the IntraSt- ack’s front panel) by unscrewing the bracket’s thumbscrew. IntraStack 6014DSB Front Panel MII Opening Bracket; remove by unscrewing the thumbscrew Figure 2-6...
Page 36: Figure 2-7 Installing An Mii Expansion Module
Installation Slide the MII module into the expansion slot until it stops, then push the module in until it seats with the connector. See Figure 2-7. Figure 2-7 Installing an MII expansion module Repeat steps 2 – 4 if you are installing another MII expansion module.
Page 37: Connecting Power
Plug one end of the supplied power cord into the power connector on the back of the switch. Figure 2-9 Connecting the power cord to the IntraStack 6014DSB Plug the other end of the power cord into a grounded AC outlet.
Page 38: Intrastack Power Sequence
Sequence expansion unit is installed. Power-On Sequence Power on the expansion unit(s) ﬁ rst. Power on the IntraStack 6014DSB last. Important: An IntraStack stack will not function properly if an expansion unit is powered off within the stack while the other units remain powered on.
Page 39: Connecting To The Network
The 12 ﬁxed 10/100 ports allow for the connection of 10Base-T Cabling Procedures or 100Base-TX network devices. The ports are compatible with IEEE 802.3 and 802.3u standards. Important: The IntraStack 6014DSB must be located within 100 meters of its attached 10Base-T or 100Base-TX devices. Table 2-2 10/100 Ports Cable Guidelines...
Page 40: Mii Expansion Ports Cabling Procedures
Installation MII Expansion Ports The optional MII expansion slots allow for the connection of Cabling Procedures 10/100TX, 100Base-FX (ﬁber), or 10Base-FL ports. 10/100TX Table 2-3 10/100TX MII Module Cable Guidelines Module Connecting To Cable Required Category 5 UTP (Unshielded Twisted Pair) Network Station cross-over cable (100 meters maximum) with RJ-45 connectors.
Page 41: Cabling Scenarios
Connecting to the Network Cabling Scenarios The following diagram illustrates some of the various cabling scenarios available with the IntraStack 6014DSB. Figure 2-10 IntraStack 6014DSB cabling scenarios Page 2-15...
Page 42: Configuring For Management
Installation Conﬁguring for To use the IntraStack 6014DSB as a managed switch, it must be conﬁgured with an IP address. This can be accomplished in Management one of two ways: automatically using BootP (default) manually via the Console port BootP Conﬁguration The IntraStack 6014DSB is shipped with BootP support.
Page 43: Console Configuration
Conﬁguring for Management Console To manually conﬁgure the IntraStack with an IP address via the Conﬁguration switch’s Console port, use a VT100 terminal or a VT100 termi- nal emulator running on a workstation or personal computer (PC) to connect to the switch’s Local Management Interface. Using a straight-thr ough RS-232 cable with a 9- pin male D-subminiature plug at one end, con-...
Page 44: Figure 2-12 Intrastack Local Management Interface Main Menu
The “Enter Password” prompt appears. Type your password at the prompt. Important: The default password is Asante. The password is case sensitive. For information on changing the password, see “Changing the Password” on page 5-46. Type i to open the Switch IP Conﬁguration menu.
Page 45: Led Indicators
LED Indicators This chapter describes the IntraStack 6014DSB’s front panel layout and explains how to interpret the LEDs and indicator lights. This chapter contains the following sections: LED Indicators — page 3-2 Port LEDs — page 3-3 Indicator Lights — page 3-4...
Page 46: Figure 3-1 Intrastack 6014Dsb Front Panel Layout
LED Indicators LED Indicators The IntraStack 6014DSB has ﬁve rows of LEDs on its front panel that allow for easy and fast troubleshooting. The LEDs convey the status of each 10/100TX port as well as the status of the MII expansion ports (if installed).
Page 47: Port Leds
Port LEDs Port LEDs The IntraStack has ﬁve rows of LEDs. The following table states their color and meaning. Table 3-1 Port LED Descriptions Color Meaning The port is operating at 100Mbps speed. green 100Mbps The port’s receive buffer is full (maximum utilization).
Page 48: Indicator Lights
LED Indicators Indicator Lights The IntraStack has three indicator lights. The following table states their color and meaning. Table 3-2 Indicator Light Descriptions Color Meaning green Power The IntraStack is receiving electrical power. The IntraStack’s connection to its main power amber supply has failed and the switch is using the redundant power supply unit (RPSU 6000), if...
Page 49: Setting Up For Management
Setting Up For Management This chapter describes the IntraStack 6014DSB’s management options and explains how to connect to the switch using those options. This chapter contains the following sections: Overview — page 4-2 Management Scenarios — page 4-3 Out-of-Band Management — page 4-4...
Page 50: Intrastack Management
Setting Up For Management IntraStack Management Overview The IntraStack 6014DSB and any attached expansion units can be managed using any of the following methods: Table 4-1 Management Options Method Type Description Console out-of-band local connection to the IntraStack management via the switch’s Console port...
Page 51: Management Scenarios Diagram
Overview Management The following diagram illustrates the management options Scenarios available with the IntraStack 6014SDB. Figure 4-1 IntraStack management options Page 4-3...
Page 52: Out-Of-Band Management
Setting Up For Management Out-of-Band Out-of-band network management allows you to conﬁgure, manage, and monitor the IntraStack 6014DSB and each of its Management ports. You can perform these functions via the following method: By attaching a terminal (or a terminal emulator) to the IntraStack’s Console port and using the...
Page 53: Figure 4-3 Local Management Interface Main Menu
See Chapter 5, “Console Management,” for infor- mation on using the Local Management Inter- face to manage the IntraStack. Important: A password is needed to access the Conﬁguration Menu. The default password is Asante. The password is case-sensitive. Page 4-5...
Page 54: In-Band Management
Setting Up For Management In-Band In-band network management allows you to manage, control, and monitor the IntraStack 6014DSB and each of its ports over Management the Ethernet network. You can perform these functions by accessing the IntraStack via any of the following methods:...
Page 55 In-Band Management Web Browser Refer to the “IntraStack Web Browser Manage- ment Manual Addendum” for information on managing the IntraStack 6014DSB with a Web browser. SNMP-Based Management Software Refer to the software’s User’s Manual for informa- tion on managing the IntraSwitch with SNMP- based management software.
Page 56: Console Management
Console Management This chapter describes how to manage the IntraStack 6014DSB using the out-of-band Console or in-band Telnet interface. This chapter contains the following sections: Overview — page 5-2 Conﬁguration Tasks — page 5-3 Management Tasks — page 5-3 Local Management Interface — page 5-5 General Information Menu —...
Page 57: Overview
Console Management Console Management Overview The IntraStack’s Local Management Interface is a menu-driven application that provides for management and conﬁguration of the IntraStack and each of its ports. The Local Management Interface can be accessed via two methods: Out-of-band connection to the Console port. In-band connection via a terminal emulator such as Telnet (four sessions maximum).
Page 58: Configuration Tasks
Conﬁguration Tasks Conﬁguration Table 5-1 Conﬁguration Tasks Tasks Conﬁguration Task Page page 5-7 Logging into the Conﬁguration Menu page 5-11 Changing System Administration Information page 5-13 Changing System IP Information Changing the Boot Bank Number page 5-17 Executing Software Locally page 5-17 page 5-18 Loading Software Remotely...
Page 59 Console Management Management Task Page Enabling the Duplicated-IP Trap page 5-34 Viewing the Trap Log page 5-35 Resetting the IntraStack page 5-42 Scheduling a Reset page 5-42 Viewing the System Log page 5-43 Clearing the System Log page 5-44 Setting the Telnet Idle Time-Out Period page 5-45 Changing the Password page 5-46...
Page 60: Local Management Interface
Local Management Interface Local After you connect to the Local Management Interface using either out-of-band Console or in-band Telnet connection as Management described in Chapter 4, the Main Menu appears, as shown in Interface Figure 5-1. Main Menu Figure 5-1 Local Management Interface Main Menu From the Main Menu, you can access three submenus: General Information —...
Page 61: General Information Menu
Console Management General The General Information Menu displays the IntraStack’s current operating information; such as, the switch’s name, IP address, Information and boot information. Menu Note: The information displayed on this screen is read-only. Accessing the General Information Menu Type g from the Local Management Interface Main Menu.
Page 62: Configuration Menu
Enter your password at the “Enter Password” prompt, then press return. Important: The default password when you ﬁrst access the Conﬁguration Menu is Asante. The password is case-sensitive; enter it exactly as shown. For information on changing passwords, see “Changing the Password” on page 5-46.
Page 63: Configuration Menu Options
Console Management Conﬁguration Menu Options Table 5-3 provides an overview of each Conﬁguration Menu item. Table 5-3 Conﬁguration Menu Options Menu Item Description Displays and allows you to change the name, System Administration location, and contact information for the Conﬁguration IntraStack.
Page 64 Conﬁguration Menu Menu Item Description Allows you to view and search for addresses in Forwarding DB/Security the IntraStack’s MAC Forwarding Table. Also Conﬁguration allows you to set a trap for duplicate IP addresses and view the trap log. See “Forwarding Database/Security Conﬁguration”...
Page 65: System Administration Configuration
Console Management System Administration Conﬁguration This menu displays and allows you to change the name, location, and contact information for the IntraStack. To access the System Administration Conﬁguration Menu, type a in the Conﬁguration Menu. A screen similar to Figure 5-4 appears.
Page 66: Changing System Administration Information
System Administration Conﬁguration Changing System Administration Information To change the switch’s name/location/contact information: Open the System Administration Conﬁgura- tion Menu by typing a in the Conﬁguration Menu. Type the command letter of the item to be changed in the System Administration Conﬁg- uration Menu.
Page 67: System Ip Configuration
Console Management System IP Conﬁguration This menu displays and allows you to change the information needed to access the IntraStack over the network (in-band management). To access the System IP Conﬁguration Menu, type i in the Conﬁguration Menu. A screen similar to Figure 5-5 appears. Current Settings Figure 5-5 System IP Conﬁguration Menu...
Page 68: Changing System Ip Information
System IP Conﬁguration Changing System IP Information To change the IntraStack’s IP address, subnet mask, or default router information: Open the System IP Conﬁguration Menu by typing i in the Conﬁguration Menu. Type the command letter of the option you want to change.
Page 69: Bootstrap Configuration
Console Management Bootstrap Conﬁguration This menu displays and allows you to change the bootstrap parameters used for loading the switch’s software at startup and for downloading a new version of software when one is issued. To access the Bootstrap Conﬁguration Menu, type b in the Conﬁguration Menu.
Page 70: Current Settings
IntraStack. Date Note: The image bank is where the runtime code is stored; the IntraStack 6014DSB has two image banks: Boot Bank and Destination Bank. Bank 2 Image Version/ The version and compilation date of runtime...
Page 71 Boot Bank The number of the image bank being used to load the IntraStack’s software. Note: The image bank is where the runtime code is stored; the IntraStack 6014DSB has two image banks: Boot Bank and Destination Bank. Page 5-16...
Page 72: Changing The Boot Bank Number
Bootstrap Conﬁguration Changing the Boot Bank Number The IntraStack’s two image banks (Boot Bank and Destination Bank) are each assigned a number (1 or 2). By default, the Boot Bank is assigned Bank number 1; the Destination Bank is Bank number 2. To change the Boot Bank’s number: Open the Bootstrap Conﬁguration Menu by typing b in the Conﬁguration Menu.
Page 73: Loading Software Remotely
Console Management Loading Software Remotely To set the IntraStack to boot (download its software) over the network from a remote server: Open the Bootstrap Conﬁguration Menu by typing b in the Conﬁguration Menu. Type s in the Bootstrap Conﬁguration Menu to select the option Set Boot Server IP Addr ess .
Page 74: Snmp Configuration
SNMP Conﬁguration SNMP Conﬁguration This menu displays and allows you to change the IntraStack’s SNMP (Simple Network Management Protocol) parameters. With these parameters, you can conﬁgure the switch’s read and write community strings, set the switch to generate traps, and determine which management stations on your network can receive traps.
Page 75 Console Management Table 5-7 SNMP Conﬁguration Menu Settings Setting Description SNMP Read The IntraStack’s SNMP read community Community string. The read community string is a single word that deﬁnes access rights for reading SNMP data objects. The default setting is public. SNMP Write The IntraStack’s SNMP write community Community...
Page 76: Changing Community Strings
SNMP Conﬁguration Changing Community Strings To change the IntraStack’s community strings: Open the SNMP Conﬁguration Menu by typ- ing n in the Conﬁguration Menu. Type r to change the read community string or w to change the write community string. Type a new community string at the prompt.
Page 77: Adding A Trap Receiver
Console Management Adding a Trap Receiver Trap receivers are the network management stations designated to receive traps from the switch when they occur. Important: The maximum number of trap receivers that can be set is four. To add a trap receiver entry: Open the SNMP Conﬁguration Menu by typ- ing n in the Conﬁguration Menu.
Page 78: Port Configuration
(whether any expansion units are installed and are operating and the operating status of each of the ports in the stack). The default parameters for each of the IntraStack 6014DSB’s port are: auto-negotiation — enabled port speed — 100Mbps link mode —...
Page 79: Current Port Settings
The status of the ﬁrst installed expansion unit. The options are identical to those of Companion 2. Base Module The status of the IntraStack 6014DSB (base unit). This ﬁeld displays symbols for each of the switch’s 12 ports. List of Port Symbols: X —...
Page 80 Port Conﬁguration Setting Description Fwd Unknown The status of the port’s ability to forward packets with an unknown address. Enabled — the port will forward packets with unknown addresses. Disabled — the port will not forward packets with unknown addresses. Important: If all ports Fwd Unknown status is set to Disabled, all packets with unknown addresses will be discarded and not forwarded.
Page 81: Enabling Or Disabling A Port
Console Management Enabling or Disabling a Port The enabling or disabling of a port is a manual operation that can be used to isolate network devices possibly causing problems on the network or to prevent unauthorized use of a port or station. To enable or disable a port: Open the Port Management Menu by typing p in the Conﬁguration Menu.
Page 82: Configuring Auto Negotiation
Port Conﬁguration Conﬁguring Auto Negotiation Auto-negotiation is an optional feature of the Fast Ethernet standard that allows two devices on a common segment to communicate their capabilities, allowing the devices to determine their highest common speed and best communication parameters. The two devices involved in auto-negotiation are the network card installed in a computer or device and the IntraStack switch to which the device is connected.
Page 83: Spanning Tree Configuration
Console Management Spanning Tree Conﬁguration This menu allows you to view and conﬁgure the IntraStack’s Spanning Tree parameters. The IntraStack is shipped with Spanning Tree enabled on all ports. Important: Refer to Chapter 7, “Advanced Management” for information on using this menu to conﬁgure the Spanning Tree Protocol.
Page 84: Traffic Monitoring Configuration
Trafﬁc Monitoring Conﬁguration Trafﬁc Monitoring Conﬁguration This menu allows you to prepare the IntraStack 6014DSB for trafﬁc monitoring by an external trafﬁc analyzer. Important: Refer to Chapter 6, “Status Moni- toring, Trafﬁc, and Statistics” for directions on using this menu to monitor trafﬁc on the IntraSt- ack.
Page 85 Console Management Table 5-9 Trafﬁc Monitoring Conﬁguration Menu Settings Setting Description Monitoring The status of trafﬁc monitoring. Enabled — the IntraStack is set to monitor trafﬁc with an external trafﬁc analyzer. Disabled — the IntraStack is NOT set to monitor trafﬁc with an external trafﬁc analyzer. Monitoring Port The port that has the trafﬁc analyzer connected to it.
Page 86: Forwarding Database/Security Configuration
Forwarding Database/Security Conﬁguration Forwarding Database/Security Conﬁguration This menu allows you to view and search for addresses in the IntraStack’s MAC Forwarding Table. It also allows you to enable the Duplicate-IP Address Trap and to view the IntraStack’s trap log. The MAC Forwarding Table is a table of node addresses that the IntraStack automatically builds by listening to and learning the information that is broadcast when a new node logs on.
Page 87 Console Management Current Settings Table 5-10 explains each setting on the Forwarding DB/ Security Conﬁguration Menu. For information on using the menu, see: “Displaying the MAC Address Table” — page 5-33 “Searching the MAC Address Table” — page 5-33 “Setting the MAC Address Age-Out Time” — page 5-34 “Enabling the Duplicated-IP Trap”...
Page 88: Displaying The Mac Address Table
Forwarding Database/Security Conﬁguration Displaying the MAC Address Table The MAC address table can be displayed with or without IP addresses. To view the MAC address table: Open the Forwar ding DB/Security Con- ﬁ guration Menu by typing f in the Conﬁgu- ration Menu.
Page 89: Setting The Mac Address Age Out Time
Console Management Setting the MAC Address Age-Out Time This option sets the Age-out Time for the MAC Forwarding Table. The Age-Out Time is the number of seconds that addresses remain in the table after being learned by the IntraStack. The default is 900 seconds. To set the MAC address Age Out Time: Open the Forwar ding DB/Security Con- ﬁ...
Page 90: Viewing The Trap Log
Forwarding Database/Security Conﬁguration Viewing the Trap Log The trap log displays all of the traps that the IntraStack has generated since the last time the log was cleared. Important: The trap log holds a maxi- mum of 128 entries. Open the Forwar ding DB/Security Con- ﬁ...
Page 91: System Clock Configuration
Console Management System Clock Conﬁguration This menu allows you to set the IntraStack’s real-time system clock with the date, time, and daylight savings time capability. Note: This clock only needs to be set once. The clock retains its settings during power cycles, resets, and power outages.
Page 92: Setting The Clock
System Clock Conﬁguration Setting Description Daylight saving The status of daylight savings mode. Setting the Clock To set the IntraStack’s internal clock: Note: The IntraStack’s clock only needs to be set once. The clock retains its settings during power cycles, resets, and power outages. Open the System Clock Conﬁguration Menu by typing k in the Conﬁguration Menu.
Page 93: Tftp Image File Downloading Configuration
Console Management TFTP Image File Downloading Conﬁguration This menu allows you to download a new software image ﬁle for the IntraStack when one is issued. It allows you to download a new version of the switch’s software without interrupting the switch’s current operation. When Asanté...
Page 94: Table 5-12 Image Downloading Menu Settings
IntraStack. Date Note: The image bank is where the runtime code is stored; the IntraStack 6014DSB has two image banks: Boot Bank and Destination Bank. Bank 2 Image Version/ The version and compilation date of runtime...
Page 95: Performing A Software Upgrade At Runtime
Console Management Performing a Software Upgrade at Runtime The software image ﬁle must be downloaded from a network management station on your network that contains TFTP capabilities. To upgrade the IntraStack’s software: Important: Make sure the switch is conﬁgured with an IP address. Open the TFTP Image File Downloading Conﬁguration Menu by typing g in the Con- ﬁguration Menu.
Page 96: System Reset Options
System Reset Options System Reset Options The System Reset Options Menu allows you to reset the IntraStack by performing a “warm” reboot of the switch. It also allows you to schedule a reset up to 24 hours in advance. To reset the IntraStack, type r in the Conﬁguration Menu. A screen similar to Figure 5-13 appears.
Page 97: Resetting The Intrastack
Console Management Resetting the IntraStack When you reset the IntraStack via the Conﬁguration Menu, the switch reverts to its factory default settings. Note: See “Factory Default Settings” on page 1-11 for a description of the default conﬁguration settings. To reset the IntraStack: Open the Reset Menu by typing r in the Con- ﬁguration Menu.
Page 98: System Log
System Log System Log This menu allows you to view the IntraStack’s System Log. The System Log records and displays any major system events that have occurred on the IntraStack (such as a fatal error, etc.). To view system log information, type l from the Conﬁguration Menu.
Page 99: Clearing The System Log
Console Management Figure 5-15 System Log Display The system log displays any major system events that have occurred on the IntraStack. If no major events have occurred, “System up” messages are displayed. Note: The System Log holds a maximum of 64 entries.
Page 100: Set Idle Time Out
Set Idle Time Out Set Idle Time Out The Set Idle Time-Out option allows you to determine the Telnet idle time-out period. If a Telnet connection to the IntraStack remains idle for the number of speciﬁed time-out minutes, the remote Telnet connection to the switch is automatically disabled.
Page 101: Changing The Password
The Change Password option allows you to change the password needed to access the Conﬁguration Menu. Important The factory default password is Asante. The password is case--sensitive. To change the current Local Management Interface (Console) password: Type c in the Conﬁguration Menu.
Page 102: Statistics Menu
Statistics Menu Statistics Menu The Statistics menu displays current statistics for the IntraStack on a per-port basis. The statistics displayed include trafﬁc, collisions, good frames, bad frames, and FCS errors. Important: Refer to Chapter 6, “Status Moni- toring, Trafﬁc, and Statistics” for information on using this menu to view statistics.
Page 103: Status Monitoring, Traffic, And Statistics
Status Monitoring, Trafﬁc, and Statistics This chapter describes how to view the IntraStack 6014DSB’s current operating information, system information, and statistics It also explains how to prepare the IntraStack for trafﬁc monitoring with an external trafﬁc analyzer. This chapter contains the following sections: Viewing the Current Operating Informa- tion —...
Page 104: Monitoring The Intrastack
Status Monitoring, Trafﬁc, and Statistics Monitoring the IntraStack Viewing the The IntraStack’s current operating information can be viewed by accessing the General Information Menu within the switch’s Current Local Management Interface. Operating To view the IntraStack’s current operating information: Information Access the IntraStack’s Local Management Inter- face.
Page 105: Table 6-1 General Information Menu Parameters
Bank 1 Image Version/Date code that is currently stored on the IntraStack. Note: The image bank is where the runtime code is stored; the IntraStack 6014DSB has two image banks: Boot Bank and Destination Bank. Bank 2 Image Version/Date The version and compilation date of runtime code that is currently running on the IntraStack.
Page 106 Status Monitoring, Trafﬁc, and Statistics Setting Description TFTP Server The IP address of the TFTP server conﬁgured for the IntraStack. Boot File Name The name and network path of the IntraStack’s software ﬁle. Page 6-4...
Page 107: Viewing Intrastack System Information
Viewing IntraStack System Information Viewing You can view system information on the IntraStack 6014DSB and any installed expansion modules by accessing the Port IntraStack Management Menu within the Local Management Interface. System The system information displayed includes a status of the...
Page 108: Table 6-2 Intrastack System Information
Status Monitoring, Trafﬁc, and Statistics Ports 9 – 12 Ports 1 – 8 MII Ports IntraStack System Information Figure 6-2 Port Conﬁguration Menu The IntraStack system information is displayed at the top of the screen, as highlighted in Figure 6-2. Table 6-2 describes the IntraStack system infor- mation.
Page 109: Viewing Intrastack System Information
Viewing IntraStack System Information Setting Description Base Module The status of the IntraStack 6014DSB (base unit). This ﬁeld displays status symbols for each of the switch’s 12 ports. Port Symbols: X — no port exists (e.g., an MII module is not installed in the expansion slot).
Page 110: Viewing Statistics
Status Monitoring, Trafﬁc, and Statistics Viewing Viewing statistics on a regular basis allows you to evaluate your network’s performance. You can view current statistics for the Statistics IntraStack on a per-port basis by accessing the Statistics Menu in the Local Management Interface. To view statistics: Access the IntraStack’s Local Management Inter- face.
Page 111: Selecting A Port
Viewing Statistics Selecting a Port To monitor another port: Type n to monitor the next port. Type p to monitor the previous port. To go directly to another port: type s (select), enter the port number, then press return. Monitoring Counters Each port is monitored in four columns.
Page 112: Counter Descriptions
Status Monitoring, Trafﬁc, and Statistics Counter Descriptions Table 6-3 describes each counter that is monitored by the IntraStack. Table 6-3 Statistics Counters Descriptions Setting Description <RX Counters> Good Bytes The total number of good bytes received. Good Frames The total number of good packets (including unicast, broadcast, and multicast packets) received.
Page 113: Viewing Statistics
Viewing Statistics Setting Description <Frame Counters> Good Broadcast The total number of good broadcast packets. Good Multicast The total number of good multicast packets. 64-Byte Frames The total number of packets (including error packets) received with 64 octets (excluding framing bits, but including FCS octets). 65-127 Frames The total number of packets (including error packets) received that were between 65 and...
Page 114: Preparing For Traffic Monitoring
Status Monitoring, Trafﬁc, and Statistics Preparing for You can monitor trafﬁc on the IntraStack 6014DSB by connecting an external trafﬁc analyzer to one of the ports on Trafﬁc the IntraStack. Monitoring By connecting a trafﬁc analyzer to a port, you can diagnose network trafﬁc from a single point.
Page 115 Preparing for Trafﬁc Monitoring Current Settings Figure 6-4 Trafﬁc Monitoring Conﬁguration Menu Type t to toggle trafﬁc monitoring to enabled. Type m to set a monitoring port. Enter the number of the port you want to con- nect a trafﬁc analyzer to at the prompt (this becomes your monitoring port), then press return.
Page 116 Advanced Management This chapter describes how to conﬁgure the Spanning Tree Protocol on the IntraStack 6014DSB. This chapter contains the following sections: Spanning Tree Protocol — page 7-2 How it Works — page 7-2 Enabling/Disabling STP — page 7-3 Conﬁguring STP Parameters —...
Page 117: Advanced Management
Advanced Management Advanced Management Spanning Tree The Spanning Tree Protocol (STP) is a part of the IEEE 802.1d bridge speciﬁcation. It provides fault tolerance on a network Protocol by detecting potential “bridged loops” and then removing them by blocking the appropriate ports to other switches. For example, in a large network with multiple paths, there is a possibility that the same message will get broadcast all over the network through multiple paths, resulting in a great amount of...
Page 118: Enabling/Disabling Stp
Spanning Tree Protocol The Root Bridge is a central point from which the network is conﬁgured. It is selected on the basis of having the lowest Bridge Identiﬁer value. (This is a combination of the bridge’s unique MAC address and a priority component deﬁned for the bridge.) The Root Bridge generates BPDUs on all ports at a regular interval known as the Hello T ime .
Page 119 Advanced Management Current Settings Figure 7-1 Spanning Tree Conﬁguration Menu Type t to toggle STP to enabled or disabled. If you select disabled, you are prompted to conﬁrm the change. The STP status is changed. The status is dis- played at the top of the screen (next to STP Sta- tus).
Page 120: Configuring Stp Parameters
Conﬁguring STP Parameters Conﬁguring STP The IntraStack is shipped with the following STP default values: Parameters STP Status — enabled Switch Priority — 0 x 8000 Maximum Age — 10 seconds Hello Time — 2 seconds Forward Delay — 7 seconds Table 7-1 describes each STP parameter.
Page 121 Advanced Management Setting Description Hello Time Controls the frequency at which the switch sends a BPDU or “hello” packet. The default value is 2 seconds. (This causes the switch to broadcast a BPDU packet every two seconds.) The range of permitted values is between 1 and 10 seconds.
Page 122: Configuring Switch Priority
Conﬁguring STP Parameters Conﬁguring Switch Priority To conﬁgure switch priority: Open the Spanning Tree Conﬁguration Menu by typing s in the Conﬁguration Menu. Type p in the Spanning Tree Conﬁguration Menu. Enter the switch priority value. Important: The lower the number, the more likely it is that the switch will be the Root Bridge.
Page 123 Advanced Management Increasing the length of these timers makes the switch less sensitive and more stable. When links or entire switches change states between forwarding and non-forwarding states, this affects the topology of the entire network. Conﬁguring Maximum Age Type a in the Spanning Tree Conﬁguration Menu.
Page 124 Conﬁguring STP Parameters Conﬁguring Forward Delay Type w from the Spanning Tree Parameters Menu. Type a value for the Forwarding Delay timer at the prompt. Important: This value must be between 4 and 30 seconds. See Table 7-1 for a description of the Forward Delay timer.
Page 125: Configuring Stp Port Parameters
Advanced Management Conﬁguring The Spanning Tree Port Conﬁguration Menu allows you to conﬁgure and manage the STP parameters of each port on STP Port the IntraStack. Parameters Important: You should NOT conﬁgure any STP port parameters unless you have knowledge and experience with the IEEE 802.1d speciﬁca- tion.
Page 126 Conﬁguring STP Port Parameters Type c to set the port path cost. Enter the port path cost, then press return. The STP port parameters are conﬁgured. Table 7-2 Spanning Tree Port Conﬁguration Menu Settings Setting Description Port Number The number of the port for which information is displayed.
Page 127 Advanced Management Setting Description Port Priority The priority of the port. By changing the priority, you can make the port more or less likely to become the Root Port. Port Path Cost The cost factor assigned to the port. The lower the assigned port cost, the more likely the port is to be accessed.
Page 128: Troubleshooting
Appendix A Troubleshooting This section provides some diagnostic tips for troubleshooting problems with your network and the IntraStack 6014DSB. LED Indicators The following table describes some possible errors and solutions for troubleshooting problems via the switch’s LEDs. LED Error Type/Cause...
Page 129 Troubleshooting LED Error Type/Cause Solution (Options or Steps) Link LED for the port goes off Cable connection is broken. Make sure connectors are seated correctly in the equipment at both ends of the cable. Check the continuity of the wires in the cable and the pin assignments on the RJ-45 connectors.
Page 130: Technical Specifications
Appendix B Technical Speciﬁcations Network Management Platforms Supported SNMP-compatible management software HTTP management software Telnet software LEDs 100Mbps operation Link Maximum Utilization Power Full Duplex Data Fan Fail Connectors RS-232 (DB-9) RJ-45 (10Base-T and 100Base-TX) MII (Media Independent Interface) Spanning Tree Support IEEE 802.1d MAC Address Table Size 8,000...
Page 131: Expansion Unit
Technical Speciﬁcations Expansion unit (1 RU high) Width: 17.1 inches (434.3 mm) Height: 1.75 inches (44.5 mm) Depth: 13.5 inches (342.9 mm) Weight Base (6014DSB) 12 pounds (5.4 kg) Expansion unit 9.5 pounds (4.3 kg) Power Speciﬁcations Voltage range: 100 to 240 VAC Frequency range: 60/50 Hz Maximum current range (Base): 2A Maximum current range (Expansion unit): 1.6A...
Page 132: Mounting Options
Appendix B Mounting Options Rack Mounting: standard 19-inch equipment rack Desktop/Free-standing Redundant Power Supply Compatible with Asanté’s RPSU 6000 (part number 99-00454-07) [sold separately] Page B-3...
Page 133 Appendix C Console Management Map Page C-1...
Page 134: Technical Support
To contact Asanté Technical Support: Telephone: (800) 622-7464 Fax: (408) 432-6018 Fax-Back: (800) 741-8607 Internet mail: suport@asante.com World Wide Web site: http://www.asante.com Bulletin Board Service (BBS): (408) 432-1416 ARA BBS (guest log in): (408) 432-1416 AppleLink mail/BBS: ASANTE FTP Archive: ftp.asante.com...
Page 135 INDEX Numerics auto-negotiation (continued) description 5-27 10/100 ports options negotiated 5-27 connecting to network 2-13 port status 5-25 factory defaults 1-11 symbols 5-25 10/100TX expansion module, cable guidelines 2-14 100Base-FX, cable guidelines 2-14 back-panel layout 1-2 100Mbps LED 3-3 bank 1024-1518 frames 6-11 1 image version/date 5-15, 6-3 10Base-FL, cable guidelines 2-14...
Page 136 bridge compliance, standards B-2 identifier value 7-3 configuration max age, spanning tree 5-39, 7-5, 7-11 bootp (automatic) 2-16 protocol data units. See BPDUs console (manual) 2-17 broadcast packets menu 5-7 BC ﬁlter 5-25 logging in 5-7 packets, good, description 6-11 options 5-8 bytes password, default 5-7...
Page 137 duplicated-IP trap (continued) enabling 5-34 data bits 2-17 eeprom size, viewing 6-3 description emulator, terminal, connecting 4-6 troubleshooting A-1 See also terminal emulator date enabled port status 5-25 current, viewing 5-36 enabling a port 5-26 setting 5-37 environment daylight saving 5-37 requirements 2-2 default specifications, of the switch B-2...
Page 138 forward good delay broadcast packets, description 6-11 configuring 7-9 bytes description 7-6 received, description 6-10 packets 5-25 transmitted, description 6-10 forwarding frames db/security conﬁguration menu 5-31 received, description 6-10 port state 7-11 transmitted, description 6-10 table, description 5-31 multicast packets, description 6-11 frame too long, description 6-10 guidelines, installation 2-2 frames...
Page 139 installation (continued) IP (continued) conﬁguring for management (continued) address (continued) console (manual) 2-17 MAC count 5-32 connecting power 2-11 verifying 2-16 desktop 2-5 viewing 6-3 environmental requirements 2-2 information 5-12 equipment rack 2-4 expansion jabbers, description 6-10 slot, exposing 2-6 units 2-6 learning, port state 7-11 Goldcard connector, installing 2-7...
Page 140 load mode (continued) management default 5-14 bootstrap information, changing 5-14 software, local or remote 5-16 configuration 2-16 loading software bootp (automatic) 2-16 locally 5-17 console (manual) 2-17 remotely 5-18 menu local management interface logging in 5-7 configuration menu 5-7 options 5-8 general information menu 5-6, 6-2 tasks 5-3 main menu 5-5...
Page 141 management (continued) multicast packets, good, description 6-11 statistics menu 6-8 system administration information name, of the IntraStack menu 5-36 changing 5-11 system viewing 6-3 log menu 5-43 network reset options menu 5-41 connecting devices 2-13 telnet devices idle time-out 5-45 connecting 2-13 terminal emulator, overview 5-2 connection...
Page 142 overview (continued) port (continued) switching capacity 1-7 forward packets 5-25 tools and materials 1-10 full duplex mode, configuring 5-26 web browser management 1-6 link, status 5-25 MAC address 7-11 management menu 5-23 package contents 1-9 monitored, traffic 5-30 packets monitoring, traffic 5-30 broadcast 5-25 overloading A-1 forward 5-25...
Page 143 problems, troubleshooting. A-1 runtime code (continued) See also technical support stored version, viewing 6-3 software, upgrading 5-40 runts, description 6-10 rack mounting brackets 2-4 instructions sc connector 2-14 read community string, changing 5-21 schedule reset time 5-41 receive and transmit, simultaneously 5-26 security configuration menu 5-31 receivers, traps, adding/deleting 5-22 server, image, description 5-39...
Page 144 spanning tree protocol (continued) spanning tree protocol (continued) enabling/disabling 7-3 switch priority factory default 1-11 configuring 7-7 forward delay default 7-5 configuring 7-9 description 7-5 default 7-5 timers description 7-6 configuring 7-7 hello relationships 7-7 status, description 7-6 specifications time current rating B-2 configuring 7-8 depth B-1, B-2...
Page 145 statistics (continued) switching frames to bus 6-11 capacity 1-7 good broadcast 6-11 mode, factory default 1-11 good bytes received 6-10 system good bytes transmitted 6-10 administration configuration menu 5-10 good frames received 6-10 clock good frames transmitted 6-10 configuration menu 5-36 multicast 6-11 setting 5-37 jabbers 6-10...
Page 146 power B-2 trap (continued) spanning tree support B-1 receivers 5-20 standards compliance B-2 adding/deleting 5-22 temperate B-2 tree, console management menu C-1 voltage B-2 troubleshooting weight B-2 LEDs A-1 width B-1, B-2 overview A-1 technical support D-1 telnet unshielded twisted pair (UTP) 2-13 connecting for management 4-6 upgrade, software menu 5-38 idle time-out 5-45...

Asante IntraStack 6014DSB User Manual

Preface

Introduction

Installation

LED Indicators

Setting up for Management

Console Management

Status Monitoring, Traffic, and Statistics

Advanced Management

Troubleshooting

Technical Specifications

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