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IBM 8271 Nways Ethernet LAN Switch User Manual (210 pages)

Ethernet LAN Switch

Brand: IBM | Category: Switch | Size: 7.44 MB

Table of Contents
3
Safety Notices
11
World Trade Safety Information
11
About this Guide
17
Finding Specific Information in this Guide
17
Conventions
18
Related Documentation
19
Tarted with the
21
Switch
21
Introducing the Switch
23
About the Switch
24
Summary of Hardware Features
24
Summary of Software Features
24
Switch - Front View Detail
26
10Base-T
26
100BASE-TX Ports
26
Leds
26
Switch - Rear View Detail
28
Unit Information Label
28
Power Socket
28
Redundant Power System Socket
28
Console Port
28
Expansion Module Slot
28
Matrix Port
29
Switch Software Features Explained
29
Full Duplex
29
Flow Control
29
Security
30
Resilient Links
30
Spanning Tree Protocol
31
Management
31
Default Settings for the Switch
32
Network Configuration Examples
33
Configuration Rules for Fast Ethernet
36
Configuration Rules with Full Duplex
37
Installing the Switch
40
Switch
40
Following Safety Information
40
Choosing a Suitable Site
40
Rack-Mounting
41
Wall-Mounting
42
Placing Units on Top of each Other
43
Stacking Units
43
Stacking Two Units
43
Stacking Multiple Units
44
The Power-Up Sequence
46
Connecting a Redundant Power System
46
Powering-Up the Switch
46
Checking for Correct Operation
46
Choosing the Correct Cables
47
Assigning IP Information
48
Setting U P for Management
49
Why Manage the Stack
50
Methods of Managing a Stack
50
Setting up Web Interface Management
51
Through the Console Port
51
Over the Network
52
Installing Online Help and Documentation
52
Choosing a Suitable Browser
53
Setting up Command Line Interface Management
54
Through the Console Port
54
Over the Network
55
Setting up SNMP Management
55
Managing the Stack over the Network
55
IP Addresses
56
Subnets and Using a Subnet Mask
56
Logging in as a Default User
57
Managing the Switch
59
Working with the Web Interface
61
Accessing the Web Interface
62
Exiting the Web Interface
63
About the Getting Started Pages
65
About the Main Web Interface
66
The External Link Icons
67
The Management Icons
68
The Page Area
68
Configuring the Current Switch
72
Viewing the Status of the Ports
72
Viewing the Administration Details of the Switch
74
Setting up IP Information for the Switch
75
Configuring a Port on the Switch
76
Configuring the Console Port of the Switch
79
Changing the Management Settings for the Stack
81
Specifying a Descriptive Name for the Stack
81
Changing Your Password
82
Specifying the Physical Location of the Stack
83
Accessing the Getting Started Pages
83
Specifying the Location of the Online Help and Documentation
84
Specifying a Contact for the Stack
85
Configuring the Stack
86
Configuring the Switch Database of the Stack
86
Configuring the Operating Modes of the Stack
89
Setting up Resilient Links for the Stack
91
Resetting All the Units in the Stack
93
Initializing All the Units in the Stack
94
Upgrading the Management Software of the Stack
95
Viewing Statistics for the Current Switch
96
Displaying Unit Statistics
96
Displaying Port Statistics
97
Working with the Command Line Interface
101
Accessing the Interface
102
Exiting the Interface
103
How Many Users Can Access the Interface
103
About the Interface Menus
103
Entering Commands
104
Displaying Menus
105
Obtaining Help
105
A Quick Guide to the Commands
106
Viewing and Changing Information about Ports in the Stack
107
Enabling and Disabling Ports
107
Viewing Port Status Information
108
Viewing and Changing IP-Related Information
108
Specifying IP and SLIP Information
109
Displaying IP and SLIP Information
110
Specifying Whether the Switch Uses BOOTP
110
Pinging Other Devices on Your Network
111
Viewing and Changing Information about the Stack
112
Moving the Focus of the Command Line Interface
112
Displaying Configuration Information about the Current Switch
113
Displaying Summary Information about the Switch Units in the Stack
114
Changing Your Password
115
Enabling and Disabling Remote Access to the Stack
116
Resetting the Switch Units in the Stack
117
Initializing the Switch Units in the Stack
117
Upgrading the Management Software of the Stack
118
Advanced Networking
121
Spanning Tree Protocol
123
What Is STP
124
How STP Works
126
STP Initialization
126
STP Stabilization
126
STP Reconfiguration
127
An Example
127
STP Configurations
128
Enabling STP on a Stack
130
Rmon
131
What Is RMON
132
The RMON Groups
132
Benefits of RMON
134
RMON and the Stack
135
RMON Features of the Stack
136
About Alarm Actions
137
About Default Alarm Settings
138
About the Audit Log
138
Problem
139
Problem
141
Roblem Solving
141
Solving Problems Indicated by Leds
142
Solving Problems that Occur When Using the Web Interface
142
Solving Problems that Occur When Using the Command Line Interface
145
Solving Problems that Occur When Using an SNMP Network Manager
146
Solving Problems with the Serial Web Utility
147
Solving Problems with the Management Software Upgrade Utility
148
Solving Other Problems
149
Important Safety Information
155
Installing the Serial Web Utility
175
Using the Serial Web Utility
175
Using the Upgrade Utility
179
Null Modem Cable
181
PC-AT Serial Cable
181
RJ45 Pin Assignments
182
Technical Specifications
185
Upport and
187
Electronic Support
187
Trademarks , and
189
Rademarks and Arranties
190
Statement of Limited Warranty
190
Production Status
190
The IBM Warranty for Machines
190
Warranty Service
191
Extent of Warranty
192
Limitation of Liability
192
Electronic Emission Notices for Shielded Twisted Pair (STP) Cable
193
Canadian Department of Communications (DOC) Compliance
194
Statement
194
Avis de Conformite Aux Normes du Ministere des Communications du
194
Canada
194
European Community (CE) Mark of Conformity Statement for Shielded
194
Cable
194
CISPR22 Compliance Statement for Shielded Cable
195
Japanese Voluntary Control Council for Interference (VCCI) Statement
195
Taiwanese Class a Warning Statement
196
Korean Communications Statement
196
Electronic Emission Notices for Unshielded Twisted Pair (UTP) Cable
196
Canadian Department of Communications (DOC) Compliance
197
Statement
197
Avis de Conformite Aux Normes du Ministere des Communications du
197
Canada
197
European Community (CE) Mark of Conformity Statement for Unshielded Cable
197
Japanese Voluntary Control Council for Interference (VCCI) Statement
198
Taiwanese Class a Warning Statement
199
Korean Communications Statement
199

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