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Asante FriendlyNET GX5-2400W User Manual

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  • Page 1 ® FriendlyNET GX5-424W/448W/2400W Smart Gigabit Ethernet Switches User’s Manual...
  • Page 2 FriendlyNET GX5-424W/448W/2400W Smart Gigabit Ethernet Switches User’s Manual Asanté Technologies, Inc. 2223 Old Oakland Road San Jose, CA 95131 SALES 800-662-9686 Home/Office Solutions 800-303-9121 Enterprise Solutions 408-435-8388 TECHNICAL SUPPORT 801-566-8991: Worldwide 801-566-3787: Fax www.asante.com support@asante.com © 2004 Asanté Technologies, Inc. All rights reserved. No part of this document, or any associated artwork, product design, or design concept may be copied or reproduced in whole or in part by any means without the express written consent of Asanté...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    AC Power... 7 Chapter 3 Identifying External Components ... 8 GX5-424W Front Panel... 8 GX5-448W Front Panel... 8 GX5-2400W Front Panel... 9 Rear Panel ... 9 Chapter 4 Understanding LED Indicators ... 11 GX5-424W LEDs ... 11 GX5-448W LEDs ... 13 GX5-2400W LEDs ...
  • Page 4 Virtual Local Area Network (VLAN)... 41 Asanté FriendlyNET GX5-424W/448W/2400W User’s Manual...

  • Page 5: Chapter 1 Introduction

    Gigabit Ethernet ports, and 2 × SFP Mini-GBIC ports (GX5-448W) 24 × 10/100/1000 Mbps auto-negotiating Gigabit Ethernet ports (GX5-2400W) Up to 4K (GX5-424W), 24K (GX5-448W), or 8K (GX5-2400W) unicast addresses entities per device, self-learning, and table aging 768 KB (GX5-424W), 1536 KB (GX5-448W), or 400 KB (GX5-2400W) packet buffer All RJ45 ports support Auto-Uplink™...

  • Page 6: Chapter 2 Unpacking And Installation

    Attach the mounting brackets at the switch’s front panel (one on each side), and secure them with the screws provided. Figure 1. Secure the mounting brackets with the screws provided (GX5-2400W example used). Asanté FriendlyNET GX5-424W/448W/2400W...

  • Page 7: Connecting The Network Cable

    SFP Mini-GBIC module. The GX5-2400W switch supports 1000 Mbps Gigabit Ethernet that runs in auto-negotiation mode and 10 Mbps Ethernet or 100 Mbps Fast Ethernet that runs in half and full duplex mode and 1000 Mbps Gigabit Ethernet that runs in full duplex mode using four pair of Category 5 Cable.

  • Page 8: Chapter 3 Identifying External Components

    Chapter 3 Identifying External Components This chapter describes the front panel, rear panel, and LED indicators of the switch. GX5-424W Front Panel The figure below shows the front panel of the GX5-424W switch. Figure 3. Front panel of the FriendlyNET GX5-424W switch. LED Indicator Comprehensive LED indicators display the status of the switch and the network (see the following “LED Indicators”...

  • Page 9: Gx5-2400W Front Panel

    Note: When the port is set to “Forced Mode,” the Auto MDI/MDIX will be disabled. GX5-2400W Front Panel The figure below shows the front panel of the GX5-2400W switch. Figure 5. Front panel of the FriendlyNET GX5-2400W 24-Port Gig Gigabit Ethernet Smart switch. LED Indicator Comprehensive LED indicators display the status of the switch and the network (see the following “LED Indicators”...
  • Page 10 Reset to Default This button resets all the settings back to the factory default, including: IP Address: 192.168.123.253 Password: admin Note: Be sure to record the settings of your device. All of the settings will be erased when the Reset button is pressed. Asanté...

  • Page 11: Chapter 4 Understanding Led Indicators

    Chapter 4 Understanding LED Indicators The front panel LEDs provide instant status feedback, helping to monitor and troubleshoot when needed. GX5-424W LEDs The figure below shows the LED indicators on the GX5-424W switch. Power and System LEDs POWER: Power Indicator The GX5-424W switch is receiving power.
  • Page 12 Ports 25–26 Gigabit Status LEDs Link/Activity The respective port is successfully connected to an Ethernet network. Blinking The port is transmitting or receiving data on the Ethernet network. No link. 100 Mbps The respective port is connected to a 100 Mbps Fast Ethernet network.

  • Page 13: Gx5-448W Leds

    GX5-448W LEDs The figure below shows the LED indicators on the GX5-448W switch. Power and System LEDs POWER: Power Indicator The GX5-448W switch is receiving power. The power is off or the power cord has an improper connection. CPU: Management Indicator Blinking The CPU is working or the switch is ready.
  • Page 14 Ports 49–50 Gigabit Status LEDs Link/Activity The respective port is successfully connected to an Ethernet network. Blinking The port is transmitting or receiving data on the Ethernet network. No link. 100 Mbps The respective port is connected to a 100 Mbps Fast Ethernet network.

  • Page 15: Gx5-2400W Leds

    GX5-2400W LEDs The figure below shows the LED indicators on the GX5-2400W switch. Power and System LEDs POWER: Power Indicator The GX5-2400W switch is receiving power. The power is off or the power cord has an improper connection. CPU: Management Indicator Blinking The CPU is working or the switch is ready.

  • Page 16: Chapter 5 Gx5-W Management Utility For Windows

    You can configure the GX5-W switch through the Web browser. In the event you cannot remember the switch’s IP address, this handy Windows-based utility lets you quickly discover GX5-224W, GX5-448W, and GX5-2400W switches and lets you make simple changes (password, firmware upgrade, traps).

  • Page 17: Monitor List

    Double-click or press the Add to monitor list button to select a device from the Discovery List to add to the Monitor List. System word definitions in the Discovery List show: MAC Address: the device MAC address IP Address: the current IP address of the device Protocol Version: the version of the Utility protocol Subnet Mask: the subnet mask of the device Gateway: the gateway of the device...

  • Page 18: Device Setting

    The symbol represents the trap signal; this symbol disappears after you review and click on the event record. Note: In order to receive trap information, the switch must be configured with Trap IP and Trap Events in the Web browser. These are available in the Trap Setting Menu. Add Item: To add a device to the Monitor List manually, enter the IP Address of the device that you want to monitor.

  • Page 19: Toolbar

    Firmware Upgrade: Occasionally, Asanté may release new firmware for the GX5-424W, GX5- 448W, or GX5-2400W. To upgrade your current version, fill in the Firmware Upgrade’s dialog boxes and press Start. While the switch is being upgraded, make sure no traffic is in the unit, the power is not turned off, and the Ethernet cable is not disconnected.

  • Page 20: Chapter 6 Configuring The Switch

    Chapter 6 Configuring the Switch You can use any popular web browser to configure the GX5-W switch for your network. A network administrator can manage, control, and monitor the switch from the local LAN. This section indicates how to configure the GX5-W switch to enable its smart functions. Login Before you configure this device, note that when the GX5-W switch is configured through an Ethernet connection, the manager PC must be set on the same IP network.

  • Page 21: Setup Menu

    After entering the password, the main page comes up and the screen displays the device status. Note: You may need to scroll down to view all the left-hand screen items, such as Logout and Support. Setup Menu When the main page appears, find the Setup menu on the left side of the screen. Click on the setup item that you want to configure.
  • Page 22 Port Settings The Port Settings menu shows each port’s status. Press the ID parameter to set each port’s Speed, Flow Control, QoS Priority, and Link Status. When the posted information needs to be reviewed, press the Refresh button. The Link Status in the screen will show the connection speed and duplex mode; otherwise, this dialog box will show Down when the port is disconnected.
  • Page 23 To change the port setting, click on the ID parameter to enter the selected port to configure its Speed/Disable, Flow Control, and QoS Setting. Speed/Disable This setting has six modes—100M Full, 100M Half, 10M Full, 10M Half, Auto, and Disable—for speed or port disable selections.
  • Page 24 VLAN Settings (GX5-424W and GX5-2400W Only) Group individual ports into a small virtual network to be independent of the other ports. To add a VLAN group, press the Add Group button. The new VLAN configuration window will appear, and you can fill in the description in order to describe this VLAN Group. Check that the port is a member of this VLAN Group, and press the Apply button to execute the setting.
  • Page 25 After modifying the VLAN Group, check on the ID parameter. The ID VLAN configuration window will appear. Asanté FriendlyNET GX5-424W/448W/2400W User’s Manual...
  • Page 26 Trunk Settings The Trunk function enables cascading two devices with a double times bandwidth (up to 4000 Mbps in full duplex mode). The only selection available for the trunk setting is port 25 and port 26. To close this function, select disable.
  • Page 27 Mirror Settings Port Mirroring is a way to send network traffic to a port that wouldn’t ordinarily receive it, so that a network manager can troubleshoot the network by analyzing the traffic. Configure Port Mirroring by selecting a port to be monitored and a sniffer port to which that traffic will be sent.
  • Page 28 QoS (GX5-2400W Only) In some ports that need to have a high priority to manage the data transfer, QoS should be changed. Set the port’s QoS to high to determine that the port will always transfer its data first. Device Status Click on Status to present the device status on this screen, which will show the System Status, Port Status, VLAN Status, Trunk Status, and Mirror Status.
  • Page 29 For detailed packet information, click on the ID parameter. Asanté FriendlyNET GX5-424W/448W/2400W User’s Manual...
  • Page 30 System Setting The System Setting includes the System Name, Location Name, Login Timeout, IP Address, Subnet Mask, and Gateway. Through the GX5-W Management Utility, you can easily recognize the device by using the System Name and the Location Name. The Login Timeout is set to the idle timeout for security reasons. If no recent action has occurred when running the Utility and the time is up, you must re-login before setting the Utility.
  • Page 31 Trap Setting Traps are messages sent by the switch to a trap receiver. Use the GX5-W Management Utility as your trap receiver. You can configure the switch to send traps to the trap receiver for several kinds of events. Select each of the following trap types by clicking its check box. Trap IP Enter the IP address of the device to which you would like to send traps.
  • Page 32 Set Password Password is a valuable tool for the manager to secure the GX5-W switch. If you forget the password, press the Reset to Default button in the rear panel of the GX5-W switch. The current setting (including VLAN and Port Setting) will be lost and the switch will restore to the default setting.
  • Page 33 Backup Setting The backup tools help you to back up the current setting of the switch. If you need to back up the setting, press the Backup button to save the setting. To restore a current setting file to the device, you must specify the backup file and press the Restore button to proceed with the setting of the recorded file.
  • Page 34 Reset Setting The Factory Reset button helps you to reset the device back to the default setting from the factory. Be aware that the entire configuration will be reset; the IP address of the device will be set to default setting 192.168.123.253. Restart Pressing the Restart button reboots the switch.

  • Page 35: Logout

    Logout After pressing the Logout button, the web configuration will go back to the first Login page. Support Pressing the Support button takes you to the Technical Support section of Asanté’s webpage. Asanté FriendlyNET GX5-424W/448W/2400W User’s Manual...

  • Page 36: Chapter 7 Technical Specifications

    Efficiency: Wire-speed Gigabit Ethernet switch Switch Fabric: 12.8 Gbps aggregate (GX5-424W) 33.6 Gbps aggregate (GX5-448W) 28 Gbps aggregate (GX5-2400W) Switch Architecture: Store-forward and integrated broadcast storm filtering Flow Control: IEEE 802.3x flow control (full duplex) and back pressure (half-duplex) Link Aggregation:...
  • Page 37 GX5-W Management Utility System Requirements: Windows 98/Me/NT and XP Supported Switches: FriendlyNET GX5-424W/448W/2400W Discovery: Automatic switch discovery or manually add switches. Save settings to a default file Traps: View system (boot-up, illegal login) and Gigabit port events Gigabit Port Events: Detects abnormal receive error and abnormal transmit error.

  • Page 38: Appendix A Fcc And Warranty Statements

    Appendix A FCC and Warranty Statements Please read the following for FCC rules and limits. The FriendlyNET GX5-424W/448W/2400W FriendlyNET warranty and support information is also included in this section. FCC Compliance This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the specifications for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.

  • Page 39: Friendlycare Technical Support

    days after Asanté has removed such product from its price list or discontinued shipments of such product. This warranty is exclusive and is limited to the original end user purchaser only. This warranty shall not apply to secondhand products or to products that have been subjected to abuse, misuse, abnormal electrical or environmental conditions, or any condition other than what can be considered normal use.

  • Page 40: Appendix B About Gigabit Ethernet

    Appendix B About Gigabit Ethernet This appendix provides some background information about Ethernet/Fast Ethernet/Gigabit Ethernet switching technology. Gigabit Ethernet Technology Gigabit Ethernet is an extension of IEEE 802.3 Ethernet. It utilizes the same packet structure, format, and support for CSMA/CD protocol, full duplex, flow control, and management objects, but with a tenfold increase in theoretical throughput over 100 Mbps Fast Ethernet and a hundredfold increase over 10 Mbps Ethernet.

  • Page 41: Virtual Local Area Network (Vlan)

    The switch acts as a high-speed selective bridge between the individual segments. The switch, without interfering with any other segments, automatically forwards traffic that needs to go from one segment to another. By doing this, the total network capacity is multiplied, while still maintaining the same network cabling and adapter cards.

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