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IntraSpection
™
Personality Module
AsantéHub 1016-IQ
User's Manual
Asanté Technologies, Inc.
821 Fox Lane
San Jose, CA 95131
1.800.662.9686
www.asante.com
October 1997
Part Number 06-00395-00 Rev. A

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  • Page 1 IntraSpection ™ Personality Module AsantéHub 1016-IQ User’s Manual Asanté Technologies, Inc. 821 Fox Lane San Jose, CA 95131 1.800.662.9686 www.asante.com October 1997 Part Number 06-00395-00 Rev. A...

  • Page 2: Copyright Notice

    Copyright Notice Copyright 1997 by Asanté Technologies, Inc product design or design concept, may be copied, reproduced or stored, in whole or in part, in any form or by any means mechanical, electronic, optical, photocopying, recording or otherwise, including translation to another language or format, without the express written consent of Asanté...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    About This Manual ... v Chapter Contents...v Document Conventions...vi Audience ...vi Introduction... 1-1 IntraSpection Personality Modules ...1-1 AsantéHub 1016-IQ Personality Module ...1-1 Management Options...1-2 System Requirements...1-3 Server ...1-3 Client...1-3 Installation... 2-1 Installing a Personality Module ...2-1 Accessing the Device... 3-1 Accessing the Device Page ...3-1 Device Page Components...3-3 Front Panel Image ...3-4...
  • Page 4 Setting Community Strings...4-3 Configuring Network Access Parameters ...4-5 Configuring Device Identification Information...4-6 Updating the Device Page...4-7 Viewing General Device Information ...4-8 Performing a Software Upgrade...4-9 Enabling/Disabling Ports ...4-10 Partitioning a Port ...4-12 Resetting the AsantéHub 1016-IQ...4-13 Enabling Authentication Traps...4-15 Managing Trap Receivers ...4-16 Setting Alarms ...4-18 Viewing Node Summary Information ...4-21 Setting Port Security...4-23...

  • Page 5: Accessing The Device

    This manual introduces the IntraSpection Personality Module for the fol- lowing device: The AsantéHub 1016-IQ intelligent Ethernet hub Chapter Contents This manual is divided into the following chapters: Chapter 1, “Introduction,” describes IntraSpection Per- sonality Modules and the system requirements needed to install and use one.

  • Page 6: Document Conventions

    About This Manual Document Conventions This manual uses the following conventions to convey instructions and information: Commands and key words are in boldface font. Note: helpful suggestions or references to other sections in the manual, is in this format. Important: tains very important information is in this format.

  • Page 7: Introduction

    IntraSpection Personality Modules A Personality Module is a “plug-in” to the IntraSpection system that allows for expanded management of an SNMP (Simple Network Manage- ment Protocol) device by specifically addressing the device’s propri- etary information (the “Private MIB”). Management capabilities are accessed in IntraSpection via the Personal- ity Module’s Device Page (see Figure 1-1).

  • Page 8: Management Options

    Introduction Management Options The AsantéHub 1016-IQ Personality Module supports the following management options: Device identification General device infor- mation Module information Port configuration SNMP agent information Network access configuration Software upgrades Device resets See Chapter 5 “Menus” for a complete description of each management option.

  • Page 9: System Requirements

    System Requirements Server IntraSpection version 1.01 or greater PC with 80486 or faster microprocessor 48MB RAM 100MB free disk space Windows NT™ 3.51 or higher or Windows NT 4.0 (rec- ommended) Web server that supports Common Gateway Interface (CGI) 1.1 (such as Netscape FastTrack Server™, Microsoft IIS, NCSA HTTP, etc.) Any database management system that supports ODBC (such as Microsoft Access™, Oracle™, or Microsoft...

  • Page 10: Installation

    Installing a Personality Module This chapter explains how to install the AsantéHub 1016-IQ Personality Module. Important: The Personality Module is installed in the computer that contains the IntraSpection Application Server. Before installing the Personality Module, make sure that IntraSpection (websuite.exe) is NOT running on the computer.
  • Page 11 Installation The “Software License Agreement” window appears. Review the agreement carefully. Click Yes to accept the agreement and continue with the installation. To decline the agreement and exit the installation, click No. The “IntraSpection Personality Module Read Me” win- dow appears. Review the information carefully. Click Next to continue.
  • Page 12 The serial number is located on the inside cover of this User’s Manual. Important: The serial number is case-sensitive; enter it exactly as shown. Click OK. The “IntraSpection Module Installation” window appears. Important: This window should be pointing to the directory that contains the IntraSpection (websuite.exe) program.

  • Page 13: Accessing The Device

    This chapter explains how to access the AsantéHub 1016-IQ in IntraSpection via its Personality Module’s Device Page. The Device Page provides access to the Personality Module’s management options. Accessing the Device Page To access the Device Page for an AsantéHub 1016-IQ, you must first cre- ate a map of the network in IntraSpection.
  • Page 14 Accessing the Device Type the lowest (beginning) IP address on your network in the Low IP Address field. Type the highest (last) IP address on your network in the Hi IP Address field. Select New in the Discovery Mode field to create a new map.

  • Page 15: Device Page Components

    Device Page Components A Personality Module’s Device Page consists of several components, including device information, a front-panel image, and management menu items. See Figure 3-2. Device Information (device description and IP address) Personality Module Information (management menu items) Figure 3-2 Device Page components Device Page Components Front Panel...

  • Page 16: Front Panel Image

    Accessing the Device Front Panel Image The interactive front panel image contains the following components (as illustrated in Figure 3-3): Device — the entire AsantéHub 1016-IQ. Group — one of two groups within the device (see Figure 3-3). Port — each port on the AsantéHub 1016-IQ; click once on a port to select it for management.

  • Page 17: Selecting The Device For Management

    Selecting the Device for Management The AsantéHub 1016-IQ can be managed at different levels; that is, at the device, group, or port level. For example, if the device is selected and you select the Graph menu, statistics for the AsantéHub 1016-IQ are displayed. If a port is selected and you select Graph, statistics for the selected port are displayed.

  • Page 18: Menu Components

    Accessing the Device Menu Components The menus on the AsantéHub 1016-IQ Device Page provide access to the different management options supported by the Personality Module. Tables Some menus contain tables with information that is configurable directly on-screen from your Web browser while others contain informa- tion that is read-only.

  • Page 19: Management

    This chapter explains how to perform some basic management func- tions with the AsantéHub 1016-IQ Personality Module. Performing Basic Management Functions Important: require access to the AsantéHub 1016-IQ’s Device Page. See Chapter 3, “Accessing the Device,” for instructions. This chapter covers the following configuration and management tasks: Configuration Tasks Configuration Task Setting community strings...
  • Page 20 Management Management Task Partitioning a port Resetting the AsantéHub 1016-IQ Enabling authentication traps Managing trap receivers Setting alarms Viewing node summary information Setting port security Viewing statistics Page 4-2 Page # page 4-12 page 4-13 page 4-15 page 4-16 page 4-18 page 4-21 page 4-23 page 4-25...

  • Page 21: Setting Community Strings

    Setting Community Strings Community strings define access rights for reading and writing SNMP data objects for a device. The community strings (read and write) for an AsantéHub 1016-IQ are manually set in the AsantéHub 1016-IQ via its console port. In order to access the AsantéHub 1016-IQ with IntraSpection, the com- munity strings must be set in IntraSpection to match those set in the AsantéHub 1016-IQ.
  • Page 22 Management Figure 4-2 Click the Edit Device button. The Map Configuration Table appears, similar to Figure 4-3. Figure 4-3 Enter the AsantéHub 1016-IQ’s IP address in the IP Address field. Enter the AsantéHub 1016-IQ’s read community string in the Read field. Enter the AsantéHub 1016-IQ ‘s write community string in the Write field.

  • Page 23: Configuring Network Access Parameters

    Configuring Network Access Parameters To configure and/or manage an AsantéHub 1016-IQ, the AsantéHub 1016-IQ needs to be properly configured with network access parame- ters. These parameters are initially configured in the AsantéHub 1016-IQ via the its console port; however, some can be modified using IntraSpec- tion.

  • Page 24: Configuring Device Identification Information

    Management Configuring Device Identification Information To help with hub identification, you can add certain details to the AsantéHub 1016-IQ; such as, the AsantéHub 1016-IQ’s name, location, and contact information. To configure device identification information: Click Identify. The Device Identification Table appears, similar to Figure 4-5. Figure 4-5 Click once in the field to be edited.

  • Page 25: Updating The Device Page

    Updating the Device Page The files for the AsantéHub 1016-IQ Personality Module are stored within the IntraSpection Application Server’s database. Occasionally, these files should be updated from the Device Page to ensure that you are viewing the AsantéHub 1016-IQ’s latest information. To update the Personalty Module’s Device Page: Click Validate.

  • Page 26: Viewing General Device Information

    Management Viewing General Device Information General device information includes items such as the AsantéHub 1016- IQ’s version and revision numbers, chassis type, backplane type, and backplane revision number. To view general device information: Click Device. The Device Information Table appears, similar to Figure 4-6.

  • Page 27: Performing A Software Upgrade

    Performing a Software Upgrade If you have a TFTP server on your network, you can upgrade an AsantéHub 1016-IQ’s software via IntraSpection. To upgrade an AsantéHub 1016-IQ’s software via a TFTP server: Click SWUpgrade. The Software Upgrade Table appears, similar to Figure 4-7.

  • Page 28: Enabling/Disabling Ports

    Management Enabling/Disabling Ports The enabling or disabling of a port is a manual operation that can be used to isolate devices possibly causing problems on the network or to prevent unauthorized use of a port or station. To enable or disable a port: Click Ports.
  • Page 29 Click Modify. The Modify Dialog box appears. Open the Admin State drop-down menu and select enable (to enable the port) or disable (to disable the port). Click Apply. The port’s state is modified. Click Refresh to view updated information. Enabling/Disabling Ports Page 4-11...

  • Page 30: Partitioning A Port

    Management Partitioning a Port Port partitioning is an operation that is done automatically by the AsantéHub 1016-IQ in certain circumstances to stop transmission on a port, if the port is enabled for automatic partitioning. To enable or disable automatic partitioning: Select the port to be partitioned by clicking on it once on the front-panel image.

  • Page 31: Resetting The Asantéhub 1016-Iq

    Resetting the AsantéHub 1016-IQ If you changed the IP address, subnet mask, and/or default gateway information, the AsantéHub 1016-IQ needs to be reset. To perform a reset: Click Reset. The Device Reset Table appears, similar to Figure 4-9. Figure 4-10 Note: Table appears, similar to Figure 4-10 Figure 4-11...
  • Page 32 Management No matter which group is selected, the Board Reset Table will always display Group: 2, which refers to “repeater reset.” Note: reset. For more information on group numbering, see page 3-4. Open the Action drop-down menu and select reset. Click Apply.

  • Page 33: Enabling Authentication Traps

    Enabling Authentication Traps The Trap Authentication feature enables an AsantéHub 1016-IQ to gener- ate authentication traps. Authentication traps are generated when a net- work management station with an invalid community string attempts to access the AsantéHub 1016-IQ. To enable Trap Authentication: Click Agent.

  • Page 34: Managing Trap Receivers

    Management Managing Trap Receivers The Trap Receivers menu allows you to determine which management stations on your network can receive traps from the AsantéHub 1016- This section describes how to add and delete a trap receiver’s entry. To add a trap receiver entry: Click TrapReceivers.
  • Page 35 Click Apply. The entry for the management station is added and appears in the table. If it does not appear, click Refresh. Deleting a Trap Receiver Entry To delete a trap receiver entry: Click once on the row containing the entry to be deleted.

  • Page 36: Setting Alarms

    Management Setting Alarms Alarm thresholds can help you locate problems or faults on the net- work. When you set a threshold for an activity on an AsantéHub 1016-IQ, you instruct the AsantéHub 1016-IQ to take a specific action when a value falls above or below the set threshold.
  • Page 37 Table 4-1 Alarm Threshold fields Field Description Index Displays the number of the alarm entry. Status The status of the alarm entry. Target Domain The portion of the device for which the alarm is to be set. TGroup The number of the group for which the alarm is to be set.

  • Page 38: Deleting An Alarm

    Management Field Sample Interval Owner String Deleting an Alarm To delete an alarm: Select the alarm entry to be deleted by clicking once on its row in the Alarm Threshold Table. Click Modify. The Modify Dialog box appears. Open the Status drop-down menu and select invalid. Click Apply.

  • Page 39: Viewing Node Summary Information

    Viewing Node Summary Information The Node Summary menu provides IP mapping information (a summary of node activity) for the device. To view node summary information: Click Node Summary. The Node Summary Table appears, similar to Figure 4-15. Figure 4-15 Each node address remains in the table for the amount of seconds specified in the Node Aging Timer.
  • Page 40 Management The default setting is -1 (this value prevents the table from updating; the value “4,294,967,295” appears in the field). A value of 0 never deletes the entries in the table. Note: Summary Table is read-only. For a description of each field, see “Node Summary” on page 5-18.

  • Page 41: Setting Port Security

    Setting Port Security The Port Security menu allows you to restrict access to ports by specify- ing the physical addresses that are authorized to connect to the ports. If an unspecified physical address attempts to connect to a restricted port, an action (such as automatic partitioning of the port, sending of a trap, etc) can be specified to occur.
  • Page 42 Management Enter the number of the group for which port security information is to be set in the Group field. Note: the AsantéHub 1016-IQ’s 16 ports, type 2 as the Group number. Enter the number of the port for which port security information is to be set in the Port field.

  • Page 43: Viewing Statistics

    Viewing Statistics Statistics for an AsantéHub 1016-IQ can be viewed at the device, group, or port level in two different formats: table or graph. Statistics col- lected include runts, alignment errors, late collisions, short events, good frames, and bad frames. Table Statistics Select a port or group for which statistics are to be gathered by clicking on it once.
  • Page 44 Management Avg — (average) the average number of occur- rences since opening or resetting the screen. Total — the total number of occurrences since opening or resetting the screen. Click Reset to reset the counters to zero. Page 4-26...
  • Page 45 Graph Statistics Select a port or group for which statistics are to be gath- ered by clicking on it once. To view statistics for the device, do not select any item on the front-panel image. Click Graph. The Graph Statistics page appears for the selected port, group, or device, similar to Figure 4-19.
  • Page 46 Management Peak per Second — the largest number of occur- rences since opening or resetting the screen. Click Reset to reset the counters to zero. Page 4-28...

  • Page 47: Menus

    This chapter describes each management menu on the AsantéHub 1016- IQ Personality Modules’ Device Page. The table below provides a brief description of each menu; the sections that follow explain each menu in detail. Table 5-1 Device Page Menu Descriptions Menu Configuration Title for the submenus listed below it;...
  • Page 48 Menus Menu Control Title for the submenus listed below it; this menu cannot be selected. See “Control” on page 5-12. Reset Allows you to reset the AsantéHub 1016-IQ. See “Reset” on page 5-12. Partition Allows you to partition a port. See “Partition” on page 5-13. Threshold Allows you to set alarm thresholds for the device.

  • Page 49: Configuration

    Configuration This menu is not a management option; it is a title for the sub-menus listed below it. This menu cannot be selected. Identify This menu provides read-only and configurable identification informa- tion for the device. Table 5-2 describes each field in the Identify menu. Note: For instructions on using this menu, see “Config- uring Device Identification Information”...

  • Page 50: Device

    Menus Device This menu provides read-only, general information on the device. Table 5-3 describes each field in the Device menu. Note: For instructions on using this menu, see “Viewing General Device Information” on page 4-8. Field Version Number Revision Number Number of Groups Chassis Type Backplane Type...

  • Page 51: Modules

    Modules This menu provides read-only information on each group within the device. The AsantéHub 1016-IQ consists of two groups. See “Front Panel Image’ on page 3-4 for more information on the two groups. Table 5-4 describes each field in the Modules menu. Field Group Ports...

  • Page 52: Ports

    Menus Ports This menu provides read-only and configurable information for each port on the device. Table 5-5 describes each field in the Ports menu. Note: For instructions on using this menu, see “Enabling/ Disabling Ports” on page 4-10 and “Partitioning a Port” on page 4-12.
  • Page 53 Field Jabber Status Read-only field; displays the status of the Jabber Detec- tor. Note: A Jabber Detector is a device that helps prevent a node from transmitting constantly; for example, if the node is malfunctioning. Jabber State Configurable field; enables or disables the jabber detec- tion test.

  • Page 54: Agent

    Menus Agent This menu provides read-only and configurable information on the device’s SNMP agent. Table 5-6 describes each field in the Agent menu. Field SWVersion Major SWVersion Minor FWVersion Major FWVersion Minor Trap Authentication Unauthorized Com String Unauthorized IP Page 5-8 Table 5-6 Agent Menu Description Read-only field;...

  • Page 55: Network

    Network This menu provides configurable network access information for the device. This information is needed to access the device across the net- work (in-band management). Table 5-7 describes each field in the Network menu. Important: If you change the IP address, subnet mask, or default gateway, the AsantéHub 1016-IQ needs to be reset in order for the changes to take effect.

  • Page 56: Swupgrade

    Menus SWUpgrade This menu provides read-only and configurable software upgrade and boot method information (the parameters used for downloading a new version of software) for the device. Table 5-8 describes each field in the SWUpgrade menu. Note: For instructions on using this menu, see “Per- forming a Software Upgrade”...
  • Page 57 Field Remote Boot Configurable field; determines the remote boot protocol Protocol used to load the device’s software. Description bootpTftp — sets the device to request an IP address from a BootP server and to load the soft- ware from a TFTP server. tftpOnly —...

  • Page 58: Control

    Menus Control This menu is not a management option; it is a title for the sub-menus listed below it. This menu cannot be selected. Reset This menu allows you to reset the AsantéHub 1016-IQ. Table 4-9 describes each field in the Reset menu. Note: For instructions on using this menu, see “Resetting the AsantéHub 1016-IQ”...

  • Page 59: Partition

    Partition This menu allows you to configure a port for automatic partitioning. Table 5-10 describes each field in the Partition menu. Note: For instructions on using this menu, see “Partitioning a Port” on page 4-12. Field Group Number Port Number Action Table 5-10 Partition Menu Description...

  • Page 60: Threshold

    Menus Threshold This menu displays the current alarms that are set and allows alarms to be added or modified. Alarms can help you locate problems or faults on the network. When you set an alarm threshold for an activity on a hub, you instruct the hub to take a specific action when the value falls above or below the set threshold.
  • Page 61 Field TPort (target port) Configurable field; determines the port number for which the alarm is being set. Important: This field only needs to be edited if the Tar- get Domain is set to port. Target Subject Configurable field; determines the counter to be polled. Sample Type Read-only field;...
  • Page 62 Menus Field Startup Event Threshold Value Detected Value Rising Event Falling Event Sample Interval Page 5-16 Description Configurable field; determines when the alarm is to be triggered. rising — alarm is triggered when the event rate rises above the threshold. falling —...
  • Page 63 Threshold Field Description Owner String Configurable field; displays the name of the person who defined the entry (eight-byte octect). Page 5-17...

  • Page 64: Node Summary

    Menus Node Summary This menu provides IP mapping information (a summary of node activ- ity) on the device. Table 5-12 describes each field in the Node Summary menu. Note: For instructions on using this menu, see “Viewing Node Summary Information” on page 4-21. Field NodeAgingTimer Group...

  • Page 65: Validate

    Validate This menu updates the Personality Module’s Device Page with the latest information stored in the IntraSpection Application Server database. For instructions on using this menu, see “Updating the Device Page” on page 4-7. Statistics This menu is not a management option; it is a title to the sub-menus listed below it.
  • Page 66 Menus Field Page 5-20 Description FCS Errors — the number of frames that failed Cyclic Redundancy Check (CRC). Datarate Mismatch — the number of errors where the incoming data rate is not within the tolerance level of 10Mhz (+ or - 0.01%). Short Events —...

  • Page 67: Graph

    Graph This menu provides real-time statistical information, in a graph format, on the device, a selected group, or a selected port. Table 5-14 describes each field in the Graph menu. Note: For instructions on using this menu, see “Viewing Statistics” on page 4-25. Field Seconds Statistics...

  • Page 68: Security

    Menus Security This menu is not a management option; it is a title for the sub-menus listed below it. This menu cannot be selected. Port Security This menu allows you to control access to the device’s ports by specify- ing the physical addresses that are allowed to connect to the ports. If an unauthorized physical address attempts to connect to a restricted port, an action (such as partition the port, send a trap, etc) can occur.
  • Page 69 Field Violation Action Configurable field; determines the action to occur if the physical address does not match the Allowed Address. Description partitionport — partitions the target port. sendtrap — sends a trap to the receiving sta- tion. partitionportANDsendtrap — partitions the tar- get port and sends a trap.

  • Page 70: Trap Receivers

    Menus Trap Receivers This menu allows you to determine the network management stations that will receive traps from the device. Table 5-16 describes each field in the Trap Receivers menu. Note: For instructions on using this menu, see “Managing Trap Receivers” on page 4-16. Field Status Trap Receiver...

  • Page 71: Contacting Asanté Technical Support

    Contacting Asanté Technical Support To contact Asanté Technical Support: Telephone Fax-Back Internet Mail World Wide Web Bulletin Board Service (BBS) ARA BBS (guest log in) AppleLink mail/BBS FTP Archive Technical Support Hours 6:00 . to 5:00 . Pacific Standard Time USA, Monday – Friday. Technical Support (800) 622-7464 (408) 432-6018...

  • Page 72: Index

    Index Numerics 1016-IQ. See AsantéHub 1016-IQ about this manual v add button 3-6 agent menu, description 5-8 reset, description 5-12 alarm thresholds. See alarms alarms adding 4-18 configuring 4-18 deleting 4-20 detected value 5-16 last measurement made 5-16 modifying 4-20 owner string 5-17 polling interval 5-16 responses 5-16...
  • Page 73 community strings configuring 4-3 trap receiver 5-24 unauthorized, description of 5-8 configurable information 3-6 configuration menu, description 5-3 tasks, overview 4-1 contact information configuring 4-6 viewing 5-3 control menu description 5-12 count-per-second display 5-21 database management system 1-3 datarate mismatch 5-20 default gateway configuring 4-5 description 5-9...
  • Page 74 hub (device) reset 5-12 selecting 3-5 icons, device 3-2 identification information, configuring 4-6 identify menu, description 5-3 image front panel 3-4 load mode configuring 4-9 description 5-10 in-band parameters, configuring 4-5 installation 2-1 IntraSpection Application Server 2-3 select database window 2-3 serial number, entering 2-2 interfaces, number of 5-3 IntraSpection...
  • Page 75 management (continued) table menu 5-19 statistics 5-19 tasks, overview 4-1 threshold menu 5-14 trap receivers menu 5-24 validate menu 5-19 manual audience vi chapter contents v document conventions vi overview v manager page 4-4 of the network, creating 3-1 mapping, IP. See node summary mau jabber lockups 5-20 menus buttons 3-6...
  • Page 76 personality module (continued) installing 2-1 menus, overview 5-1 overview 1-1 using 3-1 physical address 5-3 polarity state 5-7 status 5-7 port admin state 5-7 auto partitioning, description 5-6 defined 3-4 enabling/disabling 4-10 jabber state 5-7 status 5-7 link status 5-6 partitioning 4-12 restricting access to 4-23 security...
  • Page 77 statistics graph format description 5-21 viewing 4-27 menu, description 5-19 objects, description 5-19 table format description 5-19 viewing 4-25 status LEDs, viewing 3-4 subnet mask and changing 5-9 configuring 4-5 description 5-9 swupgrade (software upgrade) menu, description 5-10 symbols, device 3-2 system requirements 1-3 table menu description 5-19...

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