Intel 460T User Manual

746438-003Intel® Express 460TStandalone SwitchUser GuideIntel® Express 460T Standalone Switch User Guide

4CHAPTER 1Intel Express 460T Standalone Switch Users GuidePort LEDsThe LEDs above each port indicate port status, individual port speed, andport activ

94CHAPTER 5Intel Express 460T Standalone Switch Users GuideConfigure 802.1Q VLANs DescriptionVLAN operation mode: Change the type of VLAN operating o

95Using Local ManagementCHAPTER 5Local ManagementAdd an IEEE 802.1Q VLAN (ConfigurePort Membership) DescriptionVLAN Name: Assign a name to the VLAN.

96CHAPTER 5Intel Express 460T Standalone Switch Users GuideAdd an IEEE 802.1Q VLAN (ConfigurePort Tagging) DescriptionVLAN Name: Displays the VLAN na

97Using Local ManagementCHAPTER 5Local ManagementConfigure PVID for Untagged/PriorityTrafficDescriptionUse this screen to set up the switch to manage

98CHAPTER 5Intel Express 460T Standalone Switch Users GuideConfiguring 802.1Q VLANsSetting up a 802.1Q VLAN is a two-step process: create a VLAN on th

99Using Local ManagementCHAPTER 5Local ManagementStep 3: Configure VLAN for untagged devicesEven if the device attached to the switch doesn’t support

100CHAPTER 5Intel Express 460T Standalone Switch Users GuideEdit/Delete 802.1Q VLANs DescriptionUse this screen to select a VLAN to edit the port mem

101Using Local ManagementCHAPTER 5Local ManagementEdit an IEEE 802.1Q VLANDescriptionVLAN Name: Name of the VLAN you are editing or deleting.VLAN ID:

102CHAPTER 5Intel Express 460T Standalone Switch Users GuideEdit an IEEE 802.1Q VLAN (ConfigurePort Tagging)DescriptionUse this screen to set up the s

103Using Local ManagementCHAPTER 5Local ManagementConfigure VLAN ID for Untagged Traffic DescriptionUse this screen to set up the switch to manage in

5Setting up the SwitchCHAPTER 1460T Switch SetupCrossover ButtonThe 460T switch has a button that toggles port 1 from MDI-X to MDI. Withthe button dep

104CHAPTER 5Intel Express 460T Standalone Switch Users GuideGVRP and Ingress Filter Settings DescriptionConfigure Ports: Use the z to toggle the rang

105Using Local ManagementCHAPTER 5Local ManagementMonitor (Network Statistics) DescriptionSwitch overview: Displays an overview of all ports on the s

106CHAPTER 5Intel Express 460T Standalone Switch Users GuideSwitch OverviewDescriptionUse this screen to view activity on the switch. The screen displ

107Using Local ManagementCHAPTER 5Local ManagementPort Traffic StatisticsDescriptionSelect Port: Selects the range of ports to view. Statistics are di

108CHAPTER 5Intel Express 460T Standalone Switch Users GuideFrames received: The number of error-free frames detected. Includesunicast, broadcast, or

109Using Local ManagementCHAPTER 5Local ManagementPort Error StatisticsDescriptionSelect Port: Select the range of ports to view. Statistics are displ

110CHAPTER 5Intel Express 460T Standalone Switch Users GuideLate Collision: The number of collisions detected after the allowabledetection period. Thi

111Using Local ManagementCHAPTER 5Local ManagementPacket AnalysisDescriptionThis screen displays a breakdown of the traffic received on a port by size

112CHAPTER 5Intel Express 460T Standalone Switch Users GuideIGMP Snooping StatusDescriptionUse this screen to view active multicast groups detected by

113Using Local ManagementCHAPTER 5Local ManagementBrowse Address TableDescriptionUse this screen to sort through the switch’s MAC address table and vi

6CHAPTER 1Intel Express 460T Standalone Switch Users GuideInstalling a ModuleYou can install optional modules only in the Module A slot located at the

114CHAPTER 5Intel Express 460T Standalone Switch Users GuideDISPLAY: After you enter a MAC address, or choose a port, select thisbutton and press e to

115Using Local ManagementCHAPTER 5Local ManagementVLAN and GVRP Status DescriptionThis screen is available only if the switch is running tag-based (I

116CHAPTER 5Intel Express 460T Standalone Switch Users GuideToolsDescriptionView switch traps and events (log): View events contained in the switch’si

117Using Local ManagementCHAPTER 5Local ManagementSwitch Event LogDescriptionUse this screen to view and navigate the switch’s log. The log is similar

118CHAPTER 5Intel Express 460T Standalone Switch Users GuidePing a DeviceDescriptionTarget IP address: Type the IP address of the device you want the

119Using Local ManagementCHAPTER 5Local ManagementLOCATIONMain MenuToolsUpload Configuration FileUpload Configuration Image FileDescriptionUse this sc

121Technical InformationAPPENDIX AAppendix AAppendix A:Technical InfoAWhat is a configuration file?A configuration file is an ASCII text file that con

122APPENDIX AIntel Express 460T Standalone Switch Users GuideSample Configuration FileThe following is an example of a configuration file.###### Intel

123Technical InformationAPPENDIX AAppendix A# linkaggr_list={(index “name”, width of the aggregated group, “state”# index=from 1 to 4 (4=max number o

124APPENDIX AIntel Express 460T Standalone Switch Users GuideBOOT MenuDescriptionUnder normal circumstances you don’t need to use the BOOT Menu. TheBO

7Setting up the SwitchCHAPTER 1460T Switch SetupModule A LEDsThe LEDs are located on the front of the switch above ports 9-16. TheseLEDs provide infor

125Technical InformationAPPENDIX AAppendix AList of Factory Defaults• Software upgrade mode: Network• TFTP Server Address: 0.0.0.0• Load configuration

126APPENDIX AIntel Express 460T Standalone Switch Users GuideTroubleshooting/FAQsI booted the switch, and the status LED stays orange. Issomething wro

127Technical InformationAPPENDIX AAppendix AAfter I connect to Local Management I see a blank screen.Why?• Make sure you are using a null modem cable

128APPENDIX AIntel Express 460T Standalone Switch Users GuideRegulatory InformationFCC Part 15 Compliance StatementThis product has been tested and fo

129Technical InformationAPPENDIX AAppendix AAVERTISSEMENTLe système a été conçu pour fonctionner dans un cadre de travailnormal. L’emplacement choisi

130APPENDIX AIntel Express 460T Standalone Switch Users GuideWichtige Sicherheitshinweise1. Bitte lesen Sie sich diese Hinweise sorgfältig durch.2. He

131Technical InformationAPPENDIX AAppendix ALimited Hardware WarrantyIntel warrants to the original owner that the hardware product delivered in this

132APPENDIX AIntel Express 460T Standalone Switch Users GuideLimited Hardware Warranty (Europe only)Intel warrants to the original owner that the hard

133Technical InformationAPPENDIX AAppendix ALimitation de garantie du matériel (Europe)Intel garantit au propriétaire original que le produit matériel

134APPENDIX AIntel Express 460T Standalone Switch Users GuideGaranzia limitata sull’hardware (valida solo in Europa)Intel garantisce al proprietario o

8CHAPTER 1Intel Express 460T Standalone Switch Users GuideMedia RequirementsIncorrect cabling is often the cause of network performance problems. Then

135Technical InformationAPPENDIX AAppendix ABeschränkte Hardwaregarantie (Nur für Europa)Intel garantiert dem ursprünglichen Eigentümer, daß die in di

136APPENDIX AIntel Express 460T Standalone Switch Users GuideGarantía limitada de hardware (sólo para Europa)Intel garantiza al propietario original q

137Intel Express 460T Standalone Switch Users GuideINDEXI N D E XIndexISymbols1000BASE-SX module, features 31000BASE-T module, features 3100BASE-FX mo

138INDEXIntel Express 460T Standalone Switch Users GuideHead of Line blocking 62High Priority Service Ratio 62IGMP Snooping 67link aggregation 45, 75M

139Intel Express 460T Standalone Switch Users GuideINDEXI N D E Xfirmwaredisplaying current version 61downloading 82specifying path and filename 82upd

140INDEXIntel Express 460T Standalone Switch Users Guidenavigating 55setting console timeout 83setting port security 69setting port speed 59setting po

141Intel Express 460T Standalone Switch Users GuideINDEXI N D E Xportsadding to link aggregation 45, 75adding to VLAN 40, 42, 86, 88, 95, 101changing

142INDEXIntel Express 460T Standalone Switch Users Guidetags, 802.1Q 42tags, priority 15Telnet, using 54testing a cable 9TFTP server, configuring 82To

143Intel Express 460T Standalone Switch Users GuideINDEXI N D E XIntel Customer SupportYou can purchase a range of support services including hardware

144INDEXIntel Express 460T Standalone Switch Users GuideIndonesia 2001-801-10Italy (Includes Vatican City) 1172-1011Korea 10-911Malaysia 4800-0011Neth

9Setting up the SwitchCHAPTER 1460T Switch SetupSelecting the right cableMedia Type Cabling Used Maximum distance100Base-FX Module 62.5/125 µm multimo

746438-003Intel® Express 460TStandalone SwitchUser GuideIntel® Express 460T Standalone Switch User Guide

10CHAPTER 1Intel Express 460T Standalone Switch Users GuideStraight-through vs. Crossover CablesSwitch ports are wired for MDI-X. Use a straight-throu

Using the Intel®Express 460TStandalone Switch211OverviewThis section provides an overview for using the Express 460T standaloneswitch within a network

12CHAPTER 2Intel Express 460T Standalone Switch Users GuideWhat is a Switch?A switch segments traffic, providing each port its own collision domain. T

13Using the Intel Express 460T Standalone SwitchCHAPTER 2Using the 460TSample ConfigurationsThe following examples illustrate how the 460T switch can

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14CHAPTER 2Intel Express 460T Standalone Switch Users GuideFlow ControlWhen network traffic is heavy, the switch’s port buffers fill up faster thanthe

15Using the Intel Express 460T Standalone SwitchCHAPTER 2Using the 460TTagged FramesThe 802.1D (1998 Edition) and 802.1Q specifications published by t

16CHAPTER 2Intel Express 460T Standalone Switch Users GuideLink AggregationYou can use link aggregation (sometimes known as port trunking) tocombine f

17Using the Intel Express 460T Standalone SwitchCHAPTER 2Using the 460TVirtual LANs (VLANs)A Virtual LAN is a logical network grouping you can use to

18CHAPTER 2Intel Express 460T Standalone Switch Users GuideMAC-Based VLANsMembership in this type of VLAN is based on assigning the MAC addressof a de

19Using the Intel Express 460T Standalone SwitchCHAPTER 2Using the 460TIEEE 802.1Q (Tag-Based) VLANsThe third type of VLAN supported by the 460T switc

20CHAPTER 2Intel Express 460T Standalone Switch Users GuideOn the 460T switch, overlapping VLANs can be supported by using 802.1Q-capable devices. How

21Using the Intel Express 460T Standalone SwitchCHAPTER 2Using the 460TGARP VLAN Registration Protocol (GVRP)Because IEEE 802.1Q VLANs can span networ

22CHAPTER 2Intel Express 460T Standalone Switch Users GuideInternet Group Multicast Protocol (IGMP)Generally, the switch broadcasts multicast traffic

Using Intel® DeviceView3OverviewYou can use Intel® Device View to manage Intel Express 460T StandaloneSwitches and other supported Intel networking de

iIntel Express 460T Standalone Switch Users GuideCONTENTS1: Setting Up the Intel® Express 460TStandalone SwitchOverview ...

24CHAPTER 3Intel Express 460T Standalone Switch Users GuideInstalling Intel Device ViewBefore you install Intel Device View, make sure your PC meets t

25Intel Device ViewCHAPTER 3Intel Device ViewStarting Intel Device ViewInstall either the Windows or Web version of Intel Device View.Windows versionF

26CHAPTER 3Intel Express 460T Standalone Switch Users GuideTo install and configure a new switch formanagement1 Start Intel Device View. The Device In

27Intel Device ViewCHAPTER 3Intel Device ViewDifferent states of the 460T switch are represented by icons in the DeviceTree.Device Tree iconsDevice Tr

28CHAPTER 3Intel Express 460T Standalone Switch Users GuideTo refresh the Device TreeRefreshing the Device Tree updates it to show any newly discovere

29Intel Device ViewCHAPTER 3Intel Device ViewManaging a SwitchTo manage an Intel Express 460T Standalone Switch, double-click the switchicon in the De

30CHAPTER 3Intel Express 460T Standalone Switch Users GuideViewing RMON informationThe remote monitoring (RMON) specification extends SNMP functionali

Using the WebDevice Manager4You can use the Web Device Manager, which is built into the Intel® Express460T Standalone Switch, to manage and monitor th

32CHAPTER 4Intel Express 460T Standalone Switch Users GuideNoteThe default IP address assignedto the switch is 192.0.2.1. Toaccess the switch with the

33Web Device ManagerCHAPTER 4Web Device ManagerClick a menu to viewavailable options.Navigating the Web Device Manager1 On the left side of the Web De

iiCONTENTSIntel Express 460T Standalone Switch Users GuideUsing the Device Tree ... 26Mana

34CHAPTER 4Intel Express 460T Standalone Switch Users GuideUsing Management ScreensAfter you select an option from the navigation menu, the correspond

35Web Device ManagerCHAPTER 4Web Device ManagerConfiguring the Switch’s IP SettingsNote: You must select Manual in the IP Assignment Method box before

36CHAPTER 4Intel Express 460T Standalone Switch Users GuideConfiguring a PortYou can use the Web Device Manager to enable or disable a port, and tocha

37Web Device ManagerCHAPTER 4Web Device ManagerManaging User AccountsCreate user accounts to give specific users read or write access to the switchthr

38CHAPTER 4Intel Express 460T Standalone Switch Users GuideTo delete a user account1 Click the Configure Management menu and then click User Accounts.

39Web Device ManagerCHAPTER 4Web Device ManagerConfiguring VLANsVirtual LANs, or VLANs, provide a way to create a logical network groupingwithout rega

40CHAPTER 4Intel Express 460T Standalone Switch Users GuidePort-based VLANYou configure a port-based VLAN by creating the VLAN and then addingpartici

41Web Device ManagerCHAPTER 4Web Device ManagerMAC-based VLANYou configure a MAC-based VLAN by creating the VLAN and then addingthe MAC addresses of m

42CHAPTER 4Intel Express 460T Standalone Switch Users GuideTag-based VLANYou configure a tag-based VLAN by configuring port membership andingress/egre

43Web Device ManagerCHAPTER 4Web Device Manager2 Configure ports for egress (outbound) tagging.a Ensure that the VLAN Name field displays the name of

iiiIntel Express 460T Standalone Switch Users GuideCONTENTSConfigure Static MAC Addresses ... 68Configure Po

44CHAPTER 4Intel Express 460T Standalone Switch Users Guide3 Configure ports for handling untagged traffic.a From the main Tag-based VLAN page, click

45Web Device ManagerCHAPTER 4Web Device ManagerLink AggregationUse link aggregation to group up to eight consecutive ports into a singlededicated conn

46CHAPTER 4Intel Express 460T Standalone Switch Users GuideStatic MAC AddressesThe MAC address table stores all the MAC addresses known by the switch.

47Web Device ManagerCHAPTER 4Web Device ManagerConfiguring Community Strings andTrap ReceiversA trap receiver is a computer on the network that is run

48CHAPTER 4Intel Express 460T Standalone Switch Users GuideMonitoring Switch ActivityThe Web Device Manager lets you view traffic, utilization, and er

49Web Device ManagerCHAPTER 4Web Device ManagerViewing/Changing Switch InformationYou can view information about the switch, such as its MAC address,f

50CHAPTER 4Intel Express 460T Standalone Switch Users GuideUpdating Switch FirmwareUse the Update Firmware screen to set the switch up to update its f

51Web Device ManagerCHAPTER 4Web Device ManagerTo update the switch’s configuration fileThe configuration file contains information and configuration

52CHAPTER 4Intel Express 460T Standalone Switch Users GuideSaving Configuration Changes andLogging OutEach time you make configuration changes using t

Using LocalManagement5OverviewAnother way to configure the switch is through the Local Managementinterface. Local Management provides the same functio

ivCONTENTSIntel Express 460T Standalone Switch Users GuidePort Traffic Statistics ... 10

54CHAPTER 5Intel Express 460T Standalone Switch Users GuideUsing Telnet1 Open a Telnet application. In Windows 98 or Windows NT*, select Runfrom the S

55Using Local ManagementCHAPTER 5Local ManagementNavigationThe console menus provide a basic interface for configuring switch options.For navigation t

56CHAPTER 5Intel Express 460T Standalone Switch Users GuideMain Menu (Top Screen)DescriptionThe Main Menu is the starting point for all other Local Ma

57Using Local ManagementCHAPTER 5Local ManagementConfigure DeviceDescriptionIP settings: Configures the switch’s IP address.Port settings: Configures

58CHAPTER 5Intel Express 460T Standalone Switch Users GuideConfigure IP Address DescriptionSwitch MAC address: The unique hardware address assigned b

59Using Local ManagementCHAPTER 5Local ManagementPort ConfigurationDescriptionConfigure ports: Press the z to select a range of ports to configure.Sta

60CHAPTER 5Intel Express 460T Standalone Switch Users GuideModule Port SettingsDescriptionPorts: Press the z to select a port on the module (FX Module

61Using Local ManagementCHAPTER 5Local ManagementSwitch SettingsDescriptionName: Assigns a name to the switch, up to 40 characters long.Location: Assi

62CHAPTER 5Intel Express 460T Standalone Switch Users GuideConfigure Advanced Switch SettingsDescriptionAuto-partition capability on all ports: If thi

63Using Local ManagementCHAPTER 5Local ManagementConfigure Spanning Tree ProtocolDescriptionThe IEEE 802.1D Spanning Tree Protocol specification is pr

Setting Up the Intel®Express 460TStandalone Switch11OverviewThis guide provides information on configuring and managing the Intel®Express 460T Standal

64CHAPTER 5Intel Express 460T Standalone Switch Users GuideHello Time: Type a number from 1 to 10 seconds (default is 2 seconds).This is the time betw

65Using Local ManagementCHAPTER 5Local ManagementConfigure Spanning Tree for PortsDescriptionPort: Select the port you want to configure for spanning

66CHAPTER 5Intel Express 460T Standalone Switch Users GuideForwarding and FilteringDescriptionLock address table: Use the z to toggle field values. &l

67Using Local ManagementCHAPTER 5Local ManagementConfigure IGMP SnoopingDescriptionIGMP Snooping (Internet Group Management Protocol) allows the switc

68CHAPTER 5Intel Express 460T Standalone Switch Users GuideConfigure Static MAC AddressesDescriptionStatic MAC addresses remain in the switch’s addres

69Using Local ManagementCHAPTER 5Local ManagementLOCATIONMain MenuConfigure DeviceForwarding and FilteringConfigure Port SecurityConfigure Port Securi

70CHAPTER 5Intel Express 460T Standalone Switch Users GuideOption 2 - Accept a list of user-defined static MAC addresses1 In the MAC Learning column,

71Using Local ManagementCHAPTER 5Local ManagementConfigure MAC Address FilteringDescriptionMAC address filtering enables the switch to drop unwanted t

72CHAPTER 5Intel Express 460T Standalone Switch Users GuideConfigure Ethernet Multicast FilteringDescriptionUse Ethernet multicast filters to define w

73Using Local ManagementCHAPTER 5Local ManagementEthernet Multicast Filtering (Ports)DescriptionAction: Use the z to select whether to block or forwar

2CHAPTER 1Intel Express 460T Standalone Switch Users GuideSwitch FeaturesThe following diagrams show the major features of the 16-port and 24-portvers

74CHAPTER 5Intel Express 460T Standalone Switch Users GuidePort MirroringDescriptionPort mirroring is a diagnostic tool you can use to send a copy of

75Using Local ManagementCHAPTER 5Local ManagementLink AggregationDescriptionUse link aggregation to combine ports on the switch to increase theavailab

76CHAPTER 5Intel Express 460T Standalone Switch Users GuideBroadcast Storm ControlDescriptionUse this feature to filter out broadcasts from faulty dev

77Using Local ManagementCHAPTER 5Local ManagementConfigure Management MenuDescriptionConfigure community strings and trap receivers: Sets the switch’s

78CHAPTER 5Intel Express 460T Standalone Switch Users GuideCommunity Strings & Trap ReceiversDescriptionUse this screen to send alerts to PCs with

79Using Local ManagementCHAPTER 5Local ManagementUser Accounts DescriptionAdd Users/Change PasswordsUsername: By default, no username is assigned. Us

80CHAPTER 5Intel Express 460T Standalone Switch Users GuideModify User AccountsAccess Level: Use the z to change access rights for the user.Delete: Th

81Using Local ManagementCHAPTER 5Local ManagementTo change a password1 On the Main Menu, select Configure Management and press E.Select Administer Use

82CHAPTER 5Intel Express 460T Standalone Switch Users GuideUpdate Firmware and Config Files DescriptionSoftware Update Mode: Use the z to select whet

83Using Local ManagementCHAPTER 5Local ManagementReset and Console OptionsDescriptionReset optionsReboot switch: Resets the switch. If you changed the

3Setting up the SwitchCHAPTER 1460T Switch SetupModule FeaturesBoth the 16-port and 24-port versions of the 460T Standalone Switches canaccept a modul

84CHAPTER 5Intel Express 460T Standalone Switch Users GuideConfigure VLAN Operation Mode DescriptionUse this screen to activate or change the type of

85Using Local ManagementCHAPTER 5Local ManagementPort-based VLANs DescriptionPort-based VLANs are the simplest type of VLAN. You can use a port-based

86CHAPTER 5Intel Express 460T Standalone Switch Users GuideAdd a Port-based VLAN DescriptionVLAN Name: Assigns a name to the VLAN. Names can consist

87Using Local ManagementCHAPTER 5Local ManagementTo create a port-based VLAN1 On the main menu, select Configure VLAN. Note: Make sure theswitch’s cu

88CHAPTER 5Intel Express 460T Standalone Switch Users GuideChange Port Membership in a VLAN DescriptionThis screen is similar to the VLAN creation sc

89Using Local ManagementCHAPTER 5Local ManagementMAC-Based VLANs DescriptionVLAN Operation Mode: Changes the type of VLAN operating on theswitch, or

90CHAPTER 5Intel Express 460T Standalone Switch Users GuideAdd a MAC-Based VLAN DescriptionVLAN Name: Assigns a name to the VLAN. The name can consis

91Using Local ManagementCHAPTER 5Local ManagementEdit/Delete a MAC-Based VLAN DescriptionAction: Specify whether to edit a VLAN’s membership or dele

92CHAPTER 5Intel Express 460T Standalone Switch Users GuideEdit a MAC-based VLAN DescriptionUse this screen to add or remove member MAC addresses fro

93Using Local ManagementCHAPTER 5Local ManagementTo create a MAC-Based VLANWhen creating a MAC-based VLAN, unlike port-based VLANs, you mustfirst crea