Intel Express 510T User Manual

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90 C H A P T E R 5 Managing the Switch90Tools for the SwitchTools available The switch has various tools to help with management:PingPinging a device

91 91C H A P T E R 5 Managing the Switch3 Change the settings in the fields if required, and click Ping. Report ManagerUsing the Report Manager To vie

92 C H A P T E R 5 Managing the Switch92• Log files (to pinpoint trouble sources) to provide diagnostic information for troubleshooting• Detailed syst

93 93C H A P T E R 5 Managing the Switch• Software Update lets you:- Load new software to the switch- Reset the switch if necessary- Monitor the softw

94 C H A P T E R 5 Managing the Switch94Recovery ManagerPurpose Use the Recovery Manager if the software in your switch is corrupted or a software dow

95 95C H A P T E R 5 Managing the Switch4 Click Close.Tools for the StackTools available for a stack When managing a stack, the following tools are av

96 C H A P T E R 5 Managing the Switch96Switch Position OrganizerUsing the Switch Position OrganizerThis tool enables you to reposition the switches d

97 97C H A P T E R 5 Managing the Switch• Port 3 – dark yellow• Port 4 – dark cyan• Port 5 – purple• Port 6 – cyan• No connection – dark gray500.book

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99In this chapter This chapter covers the following topics:6Technical SpecificationsTopic See PagePhysical Specifications 100Power Specifications 102

1In this chapter This chapter covers the following topics.1Intel Express 510T SwitchTopic See PageIntroduction to the product 2Front Panel 3Rear Pane

100 C H A P T E R 6 Technical Specifications100Physical SpecificationsApprovals The switch has the following approvals:Physical The switch has the fol

101 101C H A P T E R 6 Technical SpecificationsEnvironmentalThe switch has the following environmental specifications:LEDs The switch has the followin

102 C H A P T E R 6 Technical Specifications102Power SpecificationsConsumption Power consumption: 100W maximumPower supply The power supply has:Perfo

103 103C H A P T E R 6 Technical SpecificationsMemory sizesThe memory sizes are as follows: Supported protocols This switch supports the following pro

104 C H A P T E R 6 Technical Specifications104RMON RFC 1757IGMP version 2 RFC 1112RSVP version 1 RFC 2205Subject Document Reference500.book Page 104

105In this chapter This chapter covers the following topics:7Console Port Use and TroubleshootingTopic See PageUse of the Console Port 106Troubleshoo

106 C H A P T E R 7 Console Port Use and Troubleshooting106Use of the Console PortPurpose of Console Port If you lose contact with the switch and the

107 107C H A P T E R 7 Console Port Use and TroubleshootingUpgrading SoftwareIf a working switch software needs to be upgraded, it is recommended to u

108 C H A P T E R 7 Console Port Use and Troubleshooting108Recovering from Start-up FailureNetwork boot process The network boot process is as follows

109 109C H A P T E R 7 Console Port Use and TroubleshootingBOOTP request and the name of the boot software to a specified boot server. This is useful

2 C H A P T E R 1 Intel Express 510T Switch2Introduction to the productPurpose of the switch The Intel Express 510T Switch uses your existing network

110 C H A P T E R 7 Console Port Use and Troubleshooting110Commands allowed in Maintenance ModeThe following command is available for the switch in Ma

111 111C H A P T E R 7 Console Port Use and TroubleshootingTroubleshooting ToolsTroubleshooting tools availableThe tools available for troubleshooting

112 C H A P T E R 7 Console Port Use and Troubleshooting1123 Check for any relevant messages in the Trap window.Use of this tool is described in “Trap

113 113C H A P T E R 7 Console Port Use and TroubleshootingStart-up ProblemsI’ve forgotten my passwordExplanation: You are prompted for a password on

114 C H A P T E R 7 Console Port Use and Troubleshooting114I have poor performance and high numbers of second port dropsExplanation: There may be a lo

115 115C H A P T E R 7 Console Port Use and TroubleshootingReporting the Problem to Intel Customer SupportIntroduction If you are unable to solve the

116 C H A P T E R 7 Console Port Use and Troubleshooting116Retrieving Information for Customer SupportTwo methods available If Intel Device View is st

117 117C H A P T E R 7 Console Port Use and Troubleshooting5 If the TFTP access is password protected, type: get<password>/<filename>. (Fo

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A 119Limited Hardware WarrantyLimited Hardware Warranty Intel warrants to the original owner that the hardware product delivered in this package will

3 3C H A P T E R 1 Intel Express 510T SwitchSoftware featuresThe switch offers the following features:• Intel Device View for Windows* 95, Windows* 98

120 120APPENDIX A Limited Hardware WarrantyIf the Customer Support Group verifies that the product is defective, they will have the Return Material A

121 121APPENDIX A Limited Hardware WarrantyCountry Number Language France +33 (0) 1 41 91 85 29 French Germany +49 (0) 69 9509 6099 German Italy +39 (

122 122APPENDIX A Limited Hardware WarrantyFederal Communications Commission (FCC) StatementThis equipment has been tested and found to comply with t

123 123APPENDIX A Limited Hardware WarrantyAVERTISSEMENTLe système a été conçu pour fonctionner dans un cadre de travail normal. L’emplacement choisi

124 124APPENDIX A Limited Hardware WarrantyPrima di rimuovere il coperchio del telaio, assicurarsi che il sistema sia scollegato dall’alimentazione,

I 125IndexNumerics10/100Base-TX port, 4AAccessrestrictions to Local Management,14to Local Management, 93to SNMP, 45Acronyms, ixAdda Aggregate Link

126 INDEXIntel® Express 510T Switchflow control on a port, 61forward delay expiry time, 57forwarding mode on a port, 60hello expiry time, 56IP det

INDEXIntel® Express 510T Switch 127transfer using TFTP, 116Flow controlchange on a port,61change on switch, 53default, 14Forward delay expiry time

128 INDEXIntel® Express 510T SwitchLocal Management, 23access, 93overview, 92Location for a port, 58MMAC addressesageing time,14change ageing time

INDEXIntel® Express 510T Switch 129CONSOLE, 4DB-9, 4disable, 59disabled by management, 14distribution of frames, 88link pulse active, 13link pulse

4 C H A P T E R 1 Intel Express 510T Switch4Front panel portsThese ports are on the front panel:Slots for modules After removing one or both of the co

130 INDEXIntel® Express 510T Switchchange priority, 56port specific, 61Specifications, 99Stack Health Monitor, 78Stack Synchronization Manager, 23

INDEXIntel® Express 510T Switch 131UUninstallunder Windows NT 4.0 or Windows 95,20VVentilation, 7VLANadd,67delete, 67information, 85links to other

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Automated Support You can reach Intel® automated support services 24 hours a day, ev-ery day at no charge. The services contain the most up-to-date in

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5 5C H A P T E R 1 Intel Express 510T SwitchRear PanelIntroduction The rear panel has a cooling fan outlet and the main supply cable, so you should po

6 C H A P T E R 1 Intel Express 510T Switch6Before InstallationContents of the pack Unpack the switch carefully and check that these parts are present

7 7C H A P T E R 1 Intel Express 510T SwitchPositioning and Installing the SwitchAllow adequate ventilation The switch contains two fans to air-cool t

8 C H A P T E R 1 Intel Express 510T Switch8• Customer-supplied screws for securing the switch in the rack.Mounting screws are not provided because th

9 9C H A P T E R 1 Intel Express 510T SwitchInstalling a ModuleIntroduction You can increase the connectivity options of your switch by installing a m

Year 2000 capableAn Intel product, when used in accordance with associated documentation, is “Year 2000 Capable” when, upon installation, it ac-curate

10 C H A P T E R 1 Intel Express 510T Switch10Removing the moduleTo remove a module:1 If the switch is already operational, disconnect it from the mai

11 11C H A P T E R 1 Intel Express 510T SwitchRJ-45 connector pin assignmentsThe RJ-45 ports on the front of the switch have the following pin as-sign

12 C H A P T E R 1 Intel Express 510T Switch12Connecting the PowerIntroduction After connecting the devices to the switch, connect the power cable. Th

13 13C H A P T E R 1 Intel Express 510T SwitchPower up Powering up the switch Follow these steps to power up the switch:1 Push the female end of the p

14 C H A P T E R 1 Intel Express 510T Switch14Default settings after start-upOnce the switch has started successfully, installation is complete and th

15 15C H A P T E R 1 Intel Express 510T SwitchFollow the instructions in Chapter 2 to change the configuration while the switch is operating.Other LED

16 C H A P T E R 1 Intel Express 510T Switch16Port Status buttonTo see the speed and duplex settings of all the ports, press the Port Status button. T

17In this chapter This chapter covers the following topics.2Intel Device ViewTopic See PageSystem Requirements 18Installation and Removal 19Using Int

18 C H A P T E R 2 Intel Device View18System RequirementsRequirements for Intel Device View under WindowsYou need a PC with the following minimum requ

19 19C H A P T E R 2 Intel Device ViewWeb server restrictionsTo manage the switch from a web server connected directly to the switch, the web server m

iiiContentsChapter 1 Intel Express 510T Switch 1Introduction to the product . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

20 C H A P T E R 2 Intel Device View20To install Intel Device View for WindowsClick Install Windows and follow the on-screen instructions. When the in

21 21C H A P T E R 2 Intel Device ViewNavigating through Intel Device ViewMany commands are available from within Intel Device View. These are best ac

22 C H A P T E R 2 Intel Device View22• A list of IP addresses — contains the last eight switches success-fully contacted from Intel Device View. Thes

23 23C H A P T E R 2 Intel Device ViewAfter a Switch or Stack is ContactedCommands When Intel Device View contacts a switch, the basic commands are su

24 C H A P T E R 2 Intel Device View24Setting the PreferencesSetting the polling intervals The polling intervals determine how often Intel Device View

25 25C H A P T E R 2 Intel Device ViewSetting the timeout parameters for SNMPThe timeout determines the intervals between polling and the number of ti

26 C H A P T E R 2 Intel Device View26Installing and Managing SwitchesFollowing installation of Intel Device ViewAfter installing Intel Device View, y

27 27C H A P T E R 2 Intel Device ViewMatrix Module connected to a new switchWhen the Install wizard detects that a new switch is connected to a Matri

28 C H A P T E R 2 Intel Device View283 Select the box if you want to open the switch in a new Intel Device View window.4 Click OK.Establishing and ex

29 29C H A P T E R 2 Intel Device ViewDevice TreeIntroduction The Device Tree displays the separate subnets on your LAN as branches in a tree. This in

ivCONTENTSChapter 3 Standard Configuration 41Changing the Setup of the Switch or Stack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

30 C H A P T E R 2 Intel Device View30Installing and managing switchesDouble clicking the switch’s IP address or MAC address opens exist-ing switches

31 31C H A P T E R 2 Intel Device ViewDevice View (Main Display)Switch contacted When Intel Device View contacts the switch or stack, the front (inter

32 C H A P T E R 2 Intel Device View32Right mouse button commands for a single switchRight click a single switch and Intel Device View offers:Function

33 33C H A P T E R 2 Intel Device ViewRight mouse button commands for a stack borderWhen managing a stack of switches, right click the stack border an

34 C H A P T E R 2 Intel Device View34Right mouse button commands for a switch in a stackWhen managing a stack of switches, right click a switch and I

35 35C H A P T E R 2 Intel Device ViewRight mouse button commands for a portRight click a single port and Intel Device View offers:Color coding The sw

36 C H A P T E R 2 Intel Device View36ExplorerIntel Device View Explorer The Explorer within Intel Device View displays management infor-mation, for e

37 37C H A P T E R 2 Intel Device ViewDiagnostics WindowIntel Device View DiagnosticsThe Diagnostics window helps you troubleshoot the switch/stack to

38 C H A P T E R 2 Intel Device View38Diagnostic details windowThis window provides comprehensive details of the error. Trap WindowTraps window The Tr

39 39C H A P T E R 2 Intel Device ViewSystem WindowSystem window The System window contains a log of all the major switch events with date and times (

vCONTENTSTools for the Stack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

40 C H A P T E R 2 Intel Device View40Right mouse button commandsRight click a message and Intel Device View offers:Functions DescriptionRefresh Reloa

41In this chapter Configuration is the way we change the setup of the switch or stack. In this chapter you will find all the instructions you need to

42 C H A P T E R 3 Standard Configuration42Changing the Setup of the Switch or StackImproving switch security To restrict the use of the switch or sta

43 43C H A P T E R 3 Standard ConfigurationSystemIdentifying the switch To assist with switch identification and administration, you can change certai

44 C H A P T E R 3 Standard Configuration44Internet ProtocolChanging IP details To change the main IP address and network mask:1 Select Device Setup o

45 45C H A P T E R 3 Standard ConfigurationLocal TimeSetting the date and clock to local timeTo change the clock in the switch to your local time:1 Se

46 C H A P T E R 3 Standard Configuration46SecurityThe authentications list defines the hosts that can carry out SNMP, TFTP or Telnet management on th

47 47C H A P T E R 3 Standard Configuration9 Click OK.TrapsPurpose A trap alerts you of events occurring in the switch. The traps list shows where SNM

48 C H A P T E R 3 Standard Configuration48Permanent EntriesPurpose Enables you to allocate a port to a device that does not send out device informati

49 49C H A P T E R 3 Standard ConfigurationLink AggregationPurpose Combines two or four adjacent ports to increase the bandwidth be-tween two switches

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50 C H A P T E R 3 Standard Configuration50Port MirroringPurpose Provides a facility to debug or monitor traffic on a specific port, by duplicating th

51 51C H A P T E R 3 Standard ConfigurationLocal ManagementChanging password detailsThe administrator has read-write access at all levels. The user ca

52 C H A P T E R 3 Standard Configuration52TFTPChanging password detailsTo give added security, you can limit the number of staff authorized to transf

53 53C H A P T E R 3 Standard ConfigurationChanging the flow controlFlow control prevents the loss of frames during busy periods. Note that the indivi

54 C H A P T E R 3 Standard Configuration54Adaptive Forwarding ModePurpose You can:• Change the Sample Time• Define the minimum and maximum errors acc

55 55C H A P T E R 3 Standard Configuration4 Click the required parameter.5 Type the percentage of errors or runts.6 Click OK.Spanning TreePurpose You

56 C H A P T E R 3 Standard Configuration56Changing the spanning tree priorityThe higher the value, the lower the chance of the switch being used as t

57 57C H A P T E R 3 Standard Configuration5 Click OK.Changing the forward delay expiry timeTo change the time between port states while the bridge at

58 C H A P T E R 3 Standard Configuration58• Specify the spanning treeUsing the mouse There are two ways to access the Port Setup window:• Double-clic

59 59C H A P T E R 3 Standard ConfigurationPort ModeDisabling the port If you disable the port, the devices attached to it cannot use the switch. The

viiInformation sources for this switchThis User Guide is one of three sources of information delivered with this switch.Quick Start description A pri

60 C H A P T E R 3 Standard Configuration605 Click OK.Changing duplex mode To change the port’s duplex mode (when auto-negotiation is dis-abled):1 Cli

61 61C H A P T E R 3 Standard ConfigurationChanging the flow control on a portFlow control prevents the loss of frames during busy periods. To change

62 C H A P T E R 3 Standard Configuration623 Click Spanning Tree.4 Click Enable spanning tree on this port.If there is a check mark in the box, the po

63 63C H A P T E R 3 Standard Configuration5 In Priority, type the required value.If there are two ports with the same value, the port with the lowest

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65In this chapter In this chapter you will learn how to use Advanced Configuration ef-fectively. This chapter covers the Virtual LAN (VLAN) features.

66 C H A P T E R 4 Advanced Configuration66• Allocate network resources (such as servers) to groupsFor a more comprehensive explanation of the VLAN co

67 67C H A P T E R 4 Advanced ConfigurationAdding a VLANThe task of adding VLANs is simplified by using the VLAN Wizard. VLANs are not switch specific

68 C H A P T E R 4 Advanced Configuration68Changing VLAN modeTo change the mode of operation of a VLAN:1 Select VLAN Setup.2 Click Advanced. The VLAN

69 69C H A P T E R 4 Advanced ConfigurationPorts with IP learningIP learning must be enabled when using IP policies. (IP learning is enabled on all po

viii PREFACEviiiWarningElectrostatic Sensitive DeviceProducts covered This User Guide gives you instructions on how to use:•Intel Express 510T Switch•

70 C H A P T E R 4 Advanced Configuration70Enabling IGMP pruning IGMP pruning implements a system where only the necessary amount of IP multicast pack

71In this chapter This chapter covers the following topics.5Managing the SwitchTopic See PageManagement using Intel Device View 72Monitoring the Swit

72 C H A P T E R 5 Managing the Switch72Management using Intel Device ViewWhy use Intel Device View?Intel Device View allows you to:• Configure system

73 73C H A P T E R 5 Managing the SwitchHardware detailsTo see the MAC address, hardware version and memory size:1 Click Monitoring>Hardware Inform

74 C H A P T E R 5 Managing the Switch74Monitoring the total activity of transmitted packetsTo view the total activity of the packets being transmitte

75 75C H A P T E R 5 Managing the SwitchMonitoring the spanning tree statisticsTo view the spanning tree statistics for the whole switch, select Spann

76 C H A P T E R 5 Managing the Switch76Stations on the switchTo view the IP addresses of the devices that have accessed manage-ment on the switch:1 C

77 77C H A P T E R 5 Managing the SwitchRMON AlarmsAlarm is a useful RMON feature; it enables you to set your own thresholds for when the network acti

78 C H A P T E R 5 Managing the Switch78Monitoring the Stack’s PerformanceMonitoring the health of the stackThe Stack Health Monitor provides an overa

79 79C H A P T E R 5 Managing the SwitchMonitoring IntraStack activityTo view the total activity of the packets between the switches in the stack, or

ix ixPREFACEAccess to submenusYou access submenus using a menu hierarchy. These are shown by use of angle brackets and the courier typeface. For examp

80 C H A P T E R 5 Managing the Switch80Monitoring the total packet activity per portTo view the total activity of the packets on all the ports:1 Righ

81 81C H A P T E R 5 Managing the Switch3 Click View and change the presentation style: 3D- to 2D-Graph, with or without a peak value indicator and ve

82 C H A P T E R 5 Managing the Switch82Overview of all the portsTo view the setups of all the ports in the stack:1 Right-click the stack border and s

83 83C H A P T E R 5 Managing the SwitchStations on the switchTo view the IP addresses of the devices on the switch:1 Select Monitoring>Access Over

84 C H A P T E R 5 Managing the Switch84Overview of the VLANs on a switchTo view the VLANs on the switch:1 Select VLAN>Monitoring.This shows a full

85 85C H A P T E R 5 Managing the SwitchInformation about the domainTo view the VLAN mode and Domain name:1 Select VLAN>Status.2 To change the info

86 C H A P T E R 5 Managing the Switch86Information about the serverThis provides status information about the server:Note This information is only av

87 87C H A P T E R 5 Managing the SwitchMonitoring the performance of a portTo monitor the performance of a specific port:1 Right-click the port.2 Sel

88 C H A P T E R 5 Managing the Switch88Monitoring the distribution on a portTo monitor the distribution percentages of unicast, multicast and broadca

89 89C H A P T E R 5 Managing the SwitchMonitoring the VLANs on a port To view the VLANs on the port:1 Right-click and select VLAN Port Monitoring.2 C