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DRAFTIntraStack™ 6014DSBUser’s ManualAsanté Technologies, Inc.821 Fox LaneSan Jose, CA 95131www.asante.com1.800.662.9686August 1997Part Number: 06-0

Page xFigure 5-11 System Clock Configuration Menu. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-36Figure 5-12 Image Downloading Menu. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Set Idle Time OutPage 5-45Set Idle Time OutThe Set Idle Time-Out option allows you to determine the Telnet idle time-out period. If a Telnet connecti

Console ManagementPage 5-46Changing the PasswordThe Change Password option allows you to change the password needed to access the Configuration Menu.

Statistics MenuPage 5-47Statistics Menu The Statistics menu displays current statistics for the IntraStack on a per-port basis. The statistics displa

DRAFT6Status Monitoring,Traffic, and StatisticsThis chapter describes how to view the IntraStack 6014DSB’s current operating information, system inform

Status Monitoring, Traffic, and StatisticsPage 6-2Monitoring the IntraStackViewing theCurrentOperatingInformationThe IntraStack’s current operating inf

Viewing the Current Operating InformationPage 6-3Table 6-1 General Information Menu ParametersSetting DescriptionRunning Image Version/DateThe versio

Status Monitoring, Traffic, and StatisticsPage 6-4Setting DescriptionTFTP Server The IP address of the TFTP server configured for the IntraStack.Boot Fi

Viewing IntraStack System InformationPage 6-5ViewingIntraStackSystemInformationYou can view system information on the IntraStack 6014DSB and any insta

Status Monitoring, Traffic, and StatisticsPage 6-6Figure 6-2 Port Configuration MenuThe IntraStack system information is displayed at the top of the scr

Viewing IntraStack System InformationPage 6-7Setting DescriptionBase Module The status of the IntraStack 6014DSB (base unit). This field displays stat

Page xiList of TablesTable 1-1 Tools and Materials Required...1-10Table 1-2 Factory Default Settings ...

Status Monitoring, Traffic, and StatisticsPage 6-8ViewingStatisticsViewing statistics on a regular basis allows you to evaluate your network’s performa

Viewing StatisticsPage 6-9Selecting a PortTo monitor another port:❏ Type n to monitor the next port.❏ Type p to monitor the previous port.❏ To go dire

Status Monitoring, Traffic, and StatisticsPage 6-10Counter DescriptionsTable 6-3 describes each counter that is monitored by the IntraStack.Table 6-3

Viewing StatisticsPage 6-11Setting Description<Frame Counters>Good Broadcast The total number of good broadcast packets.Good Multicast The total

Status Monitoring, Traffic, and StatisticsPage 6-12Preparing forTrafficMonitoringYou can monitor traffic on the IntraStack 6014DSB by connecting an exter

Preparing for Traffic MonitoringPage 6-13Figure 6-4 Traffic Monitoring Configuration Menu5Type t to toggle traffic monitoring to enabled.6Type m to set a

DRAFT7AdvancedManagementThis chapter describes how to configure the Spanning Tree Protocol on the IntraStack 6014DSB. This chapter contains the follow

Advanced ManagementPage 7-2Advanced ManagementSpanning TreeProtocolThe Spanning Tree Protocol (STP) is a part of the IEEE 802.1d bridge specification.

Spanning Tree ProtocolPage 7-3The Root Bridge is a central point from which the network is configured. It is selected on the basis of having the lowes

Advanced ManagementPage 7-4Figure 7-1 Spanning Tree Configuration Menu5Type t to toggle STP to enabled or disabled.If you select disabled, you are prom

DRAFTPrefaceThis section provides an overview of the IntraStack 6014DSB User’s Manual. It describes its chapters, document conventions, and intended

Configuring STP ParametersPage 7-5Configuring STPParametersThe IntraStack is shipped with the following STP default values:❏ STP Status — enabled❏ Switc

Advanced ManagementPage 7-6Setting DescriptionHello Time Controls the frequency at which the switch sends a BPDU or “hello” packet. The default value

Configuring STP ParametersPage 7-7Configuring Switch PriorityTo configure switch priority:1Open the Spanning Tree Configuration Menu by typing s in the Co

Advanced ManagementPage 7-8✔ Increasing the length of these timers makes the switch less sensitive and more stable. When links or entire switches cha

Configuring STP ParametersPage 7-9Configuring Forward Delay1Type w from the Spanning Tree Parameters Menu.2Type a value for the Forwarding Delay timer a

Advanced ManagementPage 7-10ConfiguringSTP PortParametersThe Spanning Tree Port Configuration Menu allows you to configure and manage the STP parameters

Configuring STP Port ParametersPage 7-115Type c to set the port path cost.6Enter the port path cost, then press return.The STP port parameters are confi

Advanced ManagementPage 7-12 Setting DescriptionPort Priority The priority of the port. By changing the priority, you can make the port more or less

Appendix APage A-1TroubleshootingThis section provides some diagnostic tips for troubleshooting problems with your network and the IntraStack 6014DSB.

TroubleshootingPage A-2Link LED for the port goes off❏ Cable connection is broken. ❏ Make sure connectors are seated correctly in the equipment at bot

PrefacePage xivAbout This ManualManualContentsThis manual introduces the IntraStack 6014DSB Ethernet switch. It describes the switch’s installation,

Appendix BPage B-1Technical SpecificationsNetwork Management Platforms Supported❏ SNMP-compatible management software❏ HTTP management software❏ Telnet

Technical SpecificationsPage B-2Expansion unit (1 RU high)❏ Width: 17.1 inches (434.3 mm)❏ Height: 1.75 inches (44.5 mm)❏ Depth: 13.5 inches (342.

Appendix BPage B-3Mounting Options❏ Rack Mounting: standard 19-inch equipment rack ❏ Desktop/Free-standingRedundant Power Supply❏ Compatible with Asa

Appendix CPage C-1Console Management Map

Appendix DPage D-1Technical SupportTo contact Asanté Technical Support:Telephone: (800) 622-7464Fax: (408) 432-6018Fax-Back: (800) 741-8607 Interne

INDEXIndex iNumerics10/100 portsconnecting to network 2-13factory defaults 1-1110/100TX expansion module, cableguidelines 2-14100Base-FX, cable guidel

Index iibridgeidentifier value 7-3max age, spanning tree 5-39, 7-5, 7-11protocol data units. See BPDUs broadcast packetsBC filter 5-25packets, good, d

Index iiiDdata bits 2-17LEDdescription 3-3troubleshooting A-1datecurrent, viewing 5-36setting 5-37daylight saving 5-37default factory settings 1-11pa

Index ivforwarddelayconfiguring 7-9description 7-6packets 5-25forwardingdb/security configuration menu 5-31port state 7-11table, description 5-31frame

Index vinstallation (continued)configuring for management (continued)console (manual) 2-17connecting power 2-11desktop 2-5environmental requirements 2-

Document ConventionsPage xvDocumentConventionsThis manual uses the following conventions to convey instructions and information:❏ Commands and key wor

Index viload mode (continued)default 5-14software, local or remote 5-16loading softwarelocally 5-17remotely 5-18local management interfaceconfiguratio

Index viimanagement (continued)statistics menu 6-8system administration information menu 5-36system log menu 5-43reset options menu 5-41telnet idle ti

Index viiioverview (continued)switching capacity 1-7tools and materials 1-10web browser management 1-6Ppackage contents 1-9packetsbroadcast 5-25forwar

Index ixproblems, troubleshooting. A-1 See also technical support Rrack mounting brackets 2-4instructions 2-4read community string, changing 5-21rec

Index xspanning tree protocol (continued)enabling/disabling 7-3factory default 1-11forward delayconfiguring 7-9default 7-5description 7-6hellostatus,

Index xistatistics (continued)frames to bus 6-11good broadcast 6-11good bytes received 6-10good bytes transmitted 6-10good frames received 6-10good fr

Index xiipower B-2spanning tree support B-1standards compliance B-2temperate B-2voltage B-2weight B-2width B-1, B-2technical support D-1telnetconnecti

PrefacePage xviAudience This manual uses terms and concepts associated with Ethernet networking and switches; it is recommended that the user of this

DRAFT1IntroductionThis chapter is an introduction to the IntraStack 6014DSB. It provides an overview of the switch and describes its features, manag

IntroductionPage 1-2IntraStack 6014DSB The IntraStack 6014DSB is a high-performance, stackable 10/100 Ethernet switch uniquely designed for building h

IntraStack ComponentsPage 1-3 IntraStackComponentsExpansion SlotThe expansion slot — located on top of the IntraStack 6014DSB’s chassis — is used to a

IntroductionPage 1-4PCI SlotThe PCI connector provides for high-speed connection of the switch to existing network backbones, such as FDDI or wide are

Copyright 1997 by Asanté Technologies, Inc.All rights reserved. No part of this manual, or any associated artwork, software, product, design or design

Expansion UnitsPage 1-5ExpansionUnitsThe IntraStack’s stackable design uses Asanté’s Goldcard™ connector technology to expand the switching system via

IntroductionPage 1-6Configuration/ManagementThe IntraStack can be managed through standard out-of-band sessions through the Console port, via in-band T

Switching CapacityPage 1-7SwitchingCapacityEach 10Base-T/100Base-TX port can forward Ethernet minimum-sized 64-byte packets at the maximum attainable

IntroductionPage 1-8Features The IntraStack 6014DSB has the following features:❏ 12 fixed 10/100 switched ports with RJ-45 connec-tors; stackable up to

Package ContentsPage 1-9PackageContentsThe IntraStack 6014DSB is shipped with the following items:❏ (1) IntraStack 6014DSB Ethernet switch❏ (1) power

IntroductionPage 1-10Tools andMaterialsSome tools and materials that are not supplied with the IntraStack 6014DSB are needed to connect the switch to

Factory DefaultsPage 1-11FactoryDefaultsThe IntraStack 6014DSB is shipped with the following factory default settings:Table 1-2 Factory Default Setti

DRAFT2 InstallationThis chapter explains how to install, connect, and configure the IntraStack 6014DSB to work with your network. It also explains how

InstallationPage 2-2Installing the IntraStack 6014DSBInstallationGuidelines▲ Important: Before installing the IntraStack 6014DSB, carefully review the

Installation OverviewPage 2-3InstallationOverviewThe table below describes the steps needed to install the IntraStack 6014DSB. The steps that are opt

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InstallationPage 2-4Rack Mounting/DesktopPlacementThe IntraStack 6014DSB can be installed in a standard 19-inch equipment rack. It can also be placed

Rack Mounting/Desktop PlacementPage 2-5▲ Important: Make sure the switch is supported until all the mounting screws for each bracket are secured to th

InstallationPage 2-6InstallingExpansion UnitsUp to two expansion units can be added to the top of the IntraStack 6014DSB, allowing up to 46 connection

Installing Expansion UnitsPage 2-73Insert the Goldcard connector expansion card that is included with the IntraStack 6014DSB into the slot, as shown i

InstallationPage 2-87Carefully place the expansion unit on top of the IntraStack 6014DSB, ensuring that the unit is aligned with the stack-mounting pi

Installing MII Expansion ModulesPage 2-9InstallingMII ExpansionModulesThe IntraStack has two optional Media Independent Interface (MII) expansion slot

InstallationPage 2-104Slide the MII module into the expansion slot until it stops, then push the module in until it seats with the connector. See Fig

Connecting PowerPage 2-11ConnectingPowerTo connect power to the IntraStack:▲ Important: Carefully review the power requirements on page 2-2 before con

InstallationPage 2-12IntraStack PowerSequenceThe following power sequence must be followed when an expansion unit is installed.Power-On Sequence1Power

Connecting to the NetworkPage 2-13Connecting tothe NetworkTo connect the IntraStack to an Ethernet network:1Make sure the IntraStack is not powered on

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InstallationPage 2-14MII Expansion Ports Cabling ProceduresThe optional MII expansion slots allow for the connection of 10/100TX, 100Base-FX (fiber), o

Connecting to the NetworkPage 2-15Cabling Scenarios The following diagram illustrates some of the various cabling scenarios available with the IntraSt

InstallationPage 2-16Configuring forManagementTo use the IntraStack 6014DSB as a managed switch, it must be configured with an IP address. This can be

Configuring for ManagementPage 2-17ConsoleConfigurationTo manually configure the IntraStack with an IP address via the switch’s Console port, use a VT100

InstallationPage 2-18Figure 2-12 IntraStack Local Management Interface Main Menu4Type c to open the Configuration Menu.The “Enter Password” prompt appe

DRAFT3 LED IndicatorsThis chapter describes the IntraStack 6014DSB’s front panel layout and explains how to interpret the LEDs and indicator lights.Th

LED IndicatorsPage 3-2LED IndicatorsThe IntraStack 6014DSB has five rows of LEDs on its front panel that allow for easy and fast troubleshooting. The

Port LEDsPage 3-3Port LEDs The IntraStack has five rows of LEDs. The following table states their color and meaning.Table 3-1 Port LED Descriptions∆

LED IndicatorsPage 3-4Indicator Lights The IntraStack has three indicator lights. The following table states their color and meaning.Table 3-2 Indic

DRAFT4Setting Up ForManagementThis chapter describes the IntraStack 6014DSB’s management options and explains how to connect to the switch using those

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Setting Up For ManagementPage 4-2IntraStack ManagementOverview The IntraStack 6014DSB and any attached expansion units can be managed using any of the

OverviewPage 4-3ManagementScenariosThe following diagram illustrates the management options available with the IntraStack 6014SDB.Figure 4-1 IntraStac

Setting Up For ManagementPage 4-4Out-of-BandManagementOut-of-band network management allows you to configure, manage, and monitor the IntraStack 6014DS

Out-of-Band ManagementPage 4-5If using a PC with a terminal emulator to con-nect to the Console port, make sure it is config-ured with the following te

Setting Up For ManagementPage 4-6In-BandManagementIn-band network management allows you to manage, control, and monitor the IntraStack 6014DSB and eac

In-Band ManagementPage 4-7Web BrowserRefer to the “IntraStack Web Browser Manage-ment Manual Addendum” for information on managing the IntraStack 6014

DRAFT5ConsoleManagementThis chapter describes how to manage the IntraStack 6014DSB using the out-of-band Console or in-band Telnet interface. This ch

Console ManagementPage 5-2Console ManagementOverview The IntraStack’s Local Management Interface is a menu-driven application that provides for manage

Configuration TasksPage 5-3ConfigurationTasksTable 5-1 Configuration Tasks ManagementTasksTable 5-2 Management Tasks Configuration Task PageLogging into t

Console ManagementPage 5-4▲ Important: For information on monitoring statistics, viewing the switch’s current operating and system information, or pre

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Local Management InterfacePage 5-5LocalManagementInterfaceAfter you connect to the Local Management Interface using either out-of-band Console or in-b

Console ManagementPage 5-6GeneralInformationMenuThe General Information Menu displays the IntraStack’s current operating information; such as, the swi

Logging into the Configuration MenuPage 5-7ConfigurationMenuThe Configuration Menu allows you to manage and configure the IntraStack and each of its ports

Console ManagementPage 5-8Configuration Menu OptionsTable 5-3 provides an overview of each Configuration Menu item.Table 5-3 Configuration Menu Options M

Configuration MenuPage 5-9Menu Item DescriptionForwarding DB/Security ConfigurationAllows you to view and search for addresses in the IntraStack’s MAC F

Console ManagementPage 5-10System Administration Configuration This menu displays and allows you to change the name, location, and contact information

System Administration ConfigurationPage 5-11Changing System Administration InformationTo change the switch’s name/location/contact information:1Open th

Console ManagementPage 5-12System IP ConfigurationThis menu displays and allows you to change the information needed to access the IntraStack over the

System IP ConfigurationPage 5-13Changing System IP InformationTo change the IntraStack’s IP address, subnet mask, or default router information:1Open t

Console ManagementPage 5-14Bootstrap ConfigurationThis menu displays and allows you to change the bootstrap parameters used for loading the switch’s so

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Bootstrap ConfigurationPage 5-15The Boot Bank and the Destination Bank are each referred to by a number (1 or 2). To set the banks’ numbers, see “Chan

Console ManagementPage 5-16Setting DescriptionBoot Mode The method for requesting the software image file from the network.BootP-TFTP — sets the IntraS

Bootstrap ConfigurationPage 5-17Changing the Boot Bank NumberThe IntraStack’s two image banks (Boot Bank and Destination Bank) are each assigned a numb

Console ManagementPage 5-18Loading Software RemotelyTo set the IntraStack to boot (download its software) over the network from a remote server:1Open

SNMP ConfigurationPage 5-19SNMP ConfigurationThis menu displays and allows you to change the IntraStack’s SNMP (Simple Network Management Protocol) para

Console ManagementPage 5-20Table 5-7 SNMP Configuration Menu SettingsSetting DescriptionSNMP Read CommunityThe IntraStack’s SNMP read community string

SNMP ConfigurationPage 5-21Changing Community StringsTo change the IntraStack’s community strings:1Open the SNMP Configuration Menu by typ-ing n in the

Console ManagementPage 5-22Adding a Trap ReceiverTrap receivers are the network management stations designated to receive traps from the switch when t

Port ConfigurationPage 5-23Port ConfigurationThis menu allows you to manually configure each of the IntraStack’s ports and any installed MII modules for

Console ManagementPage 5-24Current Port SettingsThe current port for which statistics are displayed is shown at the top of the screen (next to “Port N

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Port ConfigurationPage 5-25Setting DescriptionFwd Unknown The status of the port’s ability to forward packets with an unknown address.Enabled — the por

Console ManagementPage 5-26Enabling or Disabling a PortThe enabling or disabling of a port is a manual operation that can be used to isolate network d

Port ConfigurationPage 5-27Configuring Auto NegotiationAuto-negotiation is an optional feature of the Fast Ethernet standard that allows two devices on

Console ManagementPage 5-28Spanning Tree ConfigurationThis menu allows you to view and configure the IntraStack’s Spanning Tree parameters. The IntraSt

Traffic Monitoring ConfigurationPage 5-29Traffic Monitoring ConfigurationThis menu allows you to prepare the IntraStack 6014DSB for traffic monitoring by a

Console ManagementPage 5-30Table 5-9 Traffic Monitoring Configuration Menu SettingsSetting DescriptionMonitoring The status of traffic monitoring.Enable

Forwarding Database/Security ConfigurationPage 5-31Forwarding Database/Security ConfigurationThis menu allows you to view and search for addresses in th

Console ManagementPage 5-32Current SettingsTable 5-10 explains each setting on the Forwarding DB/Security Configuration Menu. For information on using

Forwarding Database/Security ConfigurationPage 5-33Displaying the MAC Address TableThe MAC address table can be displayed with or without IP addresses.

Console ManagementPage 5-34Setting the MAC Address Age-Out TimeThis option sets the Age-out Time for the MAC Forwarding Table. The Age-Out Time is th

Page ixList of FiguresFigure 1-1 IntraStack 6014DSB front panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2Figure 1-2 IntraStack 6014DSB back panel . .

Forwarding Database/Security ConfigurationPage 5-35Viewing the Trap LogThe trap log displays all of the traps that the IntraStack has generated since t

Console ManagementPage 5-36System Clock ConfigurationThis menu allows you to set the IntraStack’s real-time system clock with the date, time, and dayli

System Clock ConfigurationPage 5-37Setting the Clock To set the IntraStack’s internal clock:∆ Note: The IntraStack’s clock only needs to be set once.

Console ManagementPage 5-38TFTP Image File Downloading ConfigurationThis menu allows you to download a new software image file for the IntraStack when o

TFTP Image File Downloading ConfigurationPage 5-39Table 5-12 Image Downloading Menu SettingsSetting DescriptionRunning Image Version/DateThe version a

Console ManagementPage 5-40Performing a Software Upgrade at RuntimeThe software image file must be downloaded from a network management station on your

System Reset OptionsPage 5-41System Reset OptionsThe System Reset Options Menu allows you to reset the IntraStack by performing a “warm” reboot of the

Console ManagementPage 5-42Resetting the IntraStackWhen you reset the IntraStack via the Configuration Menu, the switch reverts to its factory default

System LogPage 5-43System LogThis menu allows you to view the IntraStack’s System Log. The System Log records and displays any major system events th

Console ManagementPage 5-44Figure 5-15 System Log DisplayThe system log displays any major system events that have occurred on the IntraStack. If no