3com Baseline Switch 2948 User Guide

3Com Baseline Switch 2948-SFP Plus User Guide
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ABOUT THIS GUIDE
This guide provides information about the Web user interface for the 3Com Baseline Switch 2948-SFP Plus. The Web interface is a network management system that allows you to congure, monitor, and troubleshoot your switch from a remote web browser. The Web interface web pages are easy-to-use and easy-to-navigate.
User Guide Overview This section provides an overview to the User Guide. The User
Guide provides the following sections: Getting Started Provides introductory information about the Switch 2948 and how they can be used in your network. It covers summaries of hardware and software features. Using the 3Com Web Interface Provides information for using the Web interface including adding, editing, and deleting device conguration information. Viewing Basic Settings provides information for viewing and conguring essential information required for setting up and maintaining device settings.
Managing Device Security Provides information for conguring both system and network security, including trafc control, ACLs, and device access methods. General System Information Provides information for conguring general system information including the user-dened system name, the user-dened system location, and the system contact person. Conguring Ports Provides information for conguring port settings.
Aggregating Ports Provides information for conguring Link Aggregation which optimizes port usage by linking a group of ports together to form a single LAG.
Conguring VLANs Provides information for conguring VLANs. VLANs are logical subgroups with a Local Area Network (LAN) which combine user stations and network devices into a single virtual LAN segment, regardless of the physical LAN segment to which they are attached. Conguring IP and MAC Address Information Provides information for conguring IP addresses, DHCP and ARP. Conguring IGMP Snooping & Query Provides information for conguring IGMP Snooping and IGMP query. Conguring Spanning Tree Provides information for conguring Classic and Rapid Spanning Tree. Conguring SNMP Provides information for conguring the Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) which provides a method for managing network devices.
Conguring Quality of Service Provides information dening Quality of Service, including DSCP and CoS mapping, policies, and conguring Trust mode. Managing System Files Provides information for dening le maintenance. Viewing Statistics Provides information for viewing RMON and interface statistics. Managing Device Diagnostics Provides information for managing device diagnostics.
Intended Audience
This guide is intended for network administrators familiar with IT concepts and terminology. If release notes are shipped with your product and the information there differs from the information in this guide, follow the instructions in the release notes. Most user guides and release notes are available in Adobe Acrobat Reader Portable Document Format (PDF) or HTML on the 3Com Web site: http://www.3Com.com
Conventions
Table 1 lists conventions that are used throughout this guide. Table 1 Notice Icons Icon Notice Type Description Information note Caution Warning Information that describes important features or instructions. Information that alerts you to potential loss of data or potential damage to an application, system, or device. Warning Information that alerts you to potential Personal injury.
Related Documentation
In addition to this guide, other documentation available for the 3Com Baseline Switch 2948 includes: Safety and Support Information: Provides installation, set-up, and regulatory compliance information.
CONTENTS
1 GETTING STARTED
About the Switch 2948........................................................................ 2 Front Panel Detail ................................................................................ 3 LED Status Indicators............................................................................ 4 System Specications........................................................................... 5 Installing the Switch............................................................................. 6 Setting Up for Management . .............................................................. 7 Methods of Managing a Switch ......................................................... 8 Switch Setup Overview. ...................................................................... 10 Using the Command Line Interface (CLI). ............................................ 14 Setting Up Web Interface Management. ............................................. 18 Setting Up SNMP Management V1 or V2........................................... 19 Default Users and Passwords.............................................................. 20 Upgrading Software using theCLI....................................................... 20
USING THE 3COM WEB INTERFACE

Starting the 3Com Web Interface....................................................... 21 Understanding the 3Com Web Interface............................................ 23 Saving the Conguration................................................................... 31 Resetting the Device. .......................................................................... 32 Restoring Factory Defaults.................................................................. 34 Logging Off the Device. ...................................................................... 35
VIEWING BASIC SETTINGS

Viewing Device Settings..................................................................... 36 Viewing Color Keys............................................................................ 38
MANAGING DEVICE SECURITY

Conguring System Access................................................................ 41 Dening RADIUS Clients. .................................................................... 46 Dening Port-Based Authentication (802.1X)..................................... 48 Dening Access Control Lists. ............................................................. 53 Viewing Broadcast Storm................................................................... 80
GENERAL SYSTEM INFORMATION

Viewing System Description............................................................... 84 Conguring System Name Information. .............................................. 86 Conguring System Time................................................................... 87
CONFIGURING PORTS
Viewing Port Settings......................................................................... 90 Dening Port Settings........................................................................ 93 Viewing Port Details........................................................................... 95
AGGREGATING PORTS
Viewing Link Aggregation.................................................................. 98 Conguring Link Aggregation............................................................ 99 Modifying Link Aggregation............................................................. 100 Removing Link Aggregation............................................................. 102
Viewing LACP.................................................................................. 103 Dening LACP Priority...................................................................... 104 Dening LACP Port.......................................................................... 105
CONFIGURING VLANS
VLAN Overview................................................................................ 106 Viewing VLAN Details. ...................................................................... 108 Viewing VLAN Port Details .............................................................. 109 Creating VLANs. ............................................................................... 110 Rename the VLANS.......................................................................... 111 Modifying VLAN Settings................................................................. 112 Modifying Port VLAN Settings.......................................................... 114 Removing VLANs. ............................................................................. 115
CONFIGURING IP AND MAC ADDRESS INFORMATION

Dening IP Addressing..................................................................... 117 Conguring ARP Settings................................................................. 118 Viewing ARP Settings....................................................................... 119 Dening ARP Settings ..................................................................... 120 Removing ARP Entries...................................................................... 121 Conguring Address Tables.............................................................. 122 Viewing Address Table Settings........................................................ 123 Viewing Port Summary Settings . ..................................................... 125 Adding Entries into Address Tables................................................... 126 Dening Aging Time........................................................................ 128 Removing Address Table Ports.......................................................... 129 Remove address Table...................................................................... 130
10 CONFIGURING IGMP SNOOPING & QUERY

Introduction..................................................................................... 132 Dening IGMP Snooping & Query.................................................... 132
11 CONFIGURING SPANNING TREE

Viewing Spanning Tree..................................................................... 136 Dening Spanning Tree.................................................................... 138 Modifying Spanning Tree. ................................................................. 139
12 CONFIGURING SNMP
SNMP v1 and v2c............................................................................. 142 Dening SNMP Communities .......................................................... 143 Removing SNMP Communities ........................................................ 145 Dening SNMP Traps. ....................................................................... 146 Removing SNMP Traps. ..................................................................... 147
13 CONfiguriNg quALITY OF SERVICES

Viewing CoS Settings....................................................................... 150 Dening CoS . ................................................................................. 151 Dening Queuing Algorithm ........................................................... 152 Viewing CoS to Queue . .................................................................. 153 Dening CoS to Queue ................................................................... 153 Viewing DSCP to CoS. ...................................................................... 155 Conguring DSCP to CoS . .............................................................. 156 Conguring Trust Settings ............................................................... 157 Viewing Bandwidth Settings. ............................................................ 158 Dening Bandwidth Settings............................................................ 159 Dening Voice VLAN........................................................................ 161
14 MANAGING SYSTEM FILES

Conguration File Structure. ............................................................. 170 Backing Up System Files................................................................... 171 Restoring Files.................................................................................. 172 Upgrade the Firmware Image........................................................... 173 Activating Image Files. ...................................................................... 174
15 viEwiNg STaTiSTicS
Viewing Port Statistics...................................................................... 175
16 MANAGING DEVICE DIAGNOSTICS

Conguring Port Mirroring............................................................... 178 Viewing Cable Diagnostics .............................................................. 181
3COM NETWORK MANAGEMENT

3Com Network Supervisor............................................................... 184 3Com Network Director................................................................... 185 3Com Network Access Manager...................................................... 185 3Com Enterprise Management Suite................................................ 186 Integration Kit with HP OpenView Network Node Manager. ............. 186
dEvicE SpEcificaTiONS aNd fEaTurES

Related Standard. ............................................................................. 187 Environmental.................................................................................. 187 Physical............................................................................................ 187 Electrical.......................................................................................... 188 Switch Features................................................................................ 188
piN-OuTS
Console Cable . ............................................................................... 193 Null Modem Cable .......................................................................... 194 PC-AT Serial Cable .......................................................................... 194 Modem Cable.................................................................................. 194 Ethernet Port RJ-45Pin Assignments................................................. 195
D TROUBLESHOOTING
Problem Management. ..................................................................... 196 Troubleshooting Solutions................................................................ 196
E 3COM CLI REFERENCE GUIDE

Getting Started with the Command Line Interface. ........................... 199 CLI Commands................................................................................ 200
F G
GLOSSARy
. ...................................................................................................... 210
OBTAINING SUPPORT FOR YOUR 3COM PRODUCTS

Register Your Product to Gain Service Benets. ................................. 216 Solve Problems Online...................................................................... 216 Purchase Extended Warranty and Professional Services..................... 216 Access Software Downloads. ............................................................ 217 Contact Us....................................................................................... 217 Telephone Technical Support and Repair........................................... 217
REGULATORY NOTICES
GETTING STARTED
This chapter contains introductory information about the 3Com Baseline Switch 2948-SFP Plus and how they can be used in your network. It covers summaries of the hardware and software features, and the following topics: About the Switch 2948 Front Panel Detail LED Status Indicators System Specications Installing the Switch Setting Up for Management Methods of Managing a Switch Switch Setup Overview Using the Command Line Interface (CLI) Setting Up Web Interface Management Setting Up SNMP Management V1 or V2 Default Users and Passwords Upgrading Software using the CLI
CHAPTER 1: GETTING STARTED
About the Switch 2948
The Switch 2948 is a Gigabit Ethernet switching product that delivers exible three-speed performance (10/100/1000) and advanced voiceoptimized features such as auto-QoS and auto-voice VLAN. This makes the switch ideal for medium businesses and small enterprises seeking to build a secure converged network. The Switch 2948 includes the following model: Baseline Switch 2948-SFP Plus 48-Port The Switch 2948 features the following advantages: Full Gigabit speed access ports Jumbo frames Port security Link aggregation control protocol (LACP) Up to 256 VLANs Access control lists (ACLs) Port-based mirroring
Summary of Table 1 summarizes the hardware features supported by the Switch Hardware Features 2948.
Table 1 Hardware Features Feature Switch 2948 Addresses Auto-negotiation Forwarding Modes Duplex Modes Auto MDI/MDIX Up to 8,000 supported Supported on all ports
Store and Forward Half and full duplex on all front panel ports Supported on all ports. If ber SFP transceivers are used, Auto MDIX is not supported.
Table 1 Hardware Features (continued) Feature Flow Control Trafc Prioritization Ethernet, Fast and Gigabit Ethernet Ports SFP Ethernet Ports Mounting Switch 2948 In full duplex operation, all ports are supported. The Switch 2948 ports are capable of receiving, but not sending pause frames. Supported (using the IEEE Std 802.ID, 1998 Edition): Four trafc queues per port Auto-negotiating 10/100/1000BASE-T ports
Supports ber Gigabit Ethernet long-wave (LX), and ber Gigabit Ethernet short-wave (SX) transceivers in any combination. 19-inch rack or standalone mounting
Front Panel Detail
Figure 1 shows the front panel of the Switch 2948-SFP Plus 48-Port unit. Figure 1 Switch 2948 SFP 48-Portfront panel
LED Status Indicators
The 2948-SFP Plus 48-Port Ethernet switches provide LED indicators on the front panel for your convenience to monitor the switch. Table 2 Describes the meanings of the LED. Table 2 Description on the LEDs of the Switch 2948 LED Label Status Description
Power Power Green The switch starts normally. The LED ashes when the system is performing power-on self test (POST). Yellow The system has entered the fail safe mode. The LED ashes when the system has failed the POST. OFF The switch is powered off.
10/100/1000 Link/ Green The port works at the rate of 1000. Mbps; BASE-T Activity The LED ashes quickly when the port Ethemet port is sending or receiving data. status Yellow The port works at the rate of 10/100 Mbps. The LED ashes quickly when the port is sending or receiving data. OFF The port is not connected.
1000Base SFP Link/ Green The port works at the rate of 1000 port status Activity Mbps. The LED ashes quickly when the port is sending or receiving data. OFF The port is not connected.
Module Green The SFP module is inserted. The SFP module is not inserted or is not recognized.
Active OFF
System Specications
Table 3 contains the system specications of the Switch 2948. Table 3 System specications of the Switch 2948 switch Specication Physical dimensions (HWD) Weight Console port Switch 2948-SFP Plus 48-Port 3CBLSG48 44440265 mm (1.73 X 1.7.3 X 10.43 in.) 2.0 kg (4.4 lbs) One Console port
Gigabit Ethernet ports 48 10/100/100 Mbps Ethernet ports; on the front panel Four Gigabit SFP Combo ports AC Input voltage Power consumption (full load) Rated voltage range: 100240 VAC, 50/60 Hz 70 W
Operating temperature 0 to 40 C (32 to 113 F) Relative humidity 10 to 90% non-condensing
Additional specications can be found in Appendix B Device Specications and Features.
Installing the Switch This section contains information that you need to install and set up
your 3Com switch. WARNING: Safety Information. Before you install or remove any components from the Switch or carry out any maintenance procedures, you must read the 3Com Switch Family Safety and Regulatory Information document enclosed. AVERTISSEMENT: Consignes de securite. Avant dinstaller ou denlever tout composant de Switch ou dentamer une procedure de maintenance, lisez les informations relatives a la securite qui se trouvent dans 3Com Switch Family Safety and Regulatory Information. VORSICHT: Sicherheitsinformationen. Bevor Sie Komponenten aus dem Switch entfernen oder den Switch hinzufugen oder Instandhaltungsarbeiten verrichten, lesen Sie die 3Com Switch Family Safety and Regulatory Information. ADVERTENCIA: Informacion de seguridad. Antes de instalar o extraer cualquier componente del Switch o de realizar tareas de mantenimiento, debe leer la informacion de seguridad facilitada en el 3Com Switch Family Safety and Regulatory Information. AVVERTENZA: Informazioni di sicurezza. Prima di installare o rimuovere qualsiasi componente dal Switch o di eseguire qualsiasi rimuovere qualsiasi componente dal Switch o di eseguire qualsiasi procedura di manutenzione, leggere le informazioni di sicurezza riportate 3Com Switch Family Safety and Regulatory Information. OSTRZEENIE: Informacje o zabezpieczeniach. Przed instalacj lub usuniciem jakichkolwiek elementw z product lub przeprowadzeniem prac konserwacyjnych naley zapozna si z informacjami o bezpieczestwie zawartymi w 3Com Switch Family Safety and Regulatory Information. CAUTION: Opening the switch or tampering with the warranty sticker can void your warranty.
Setting Up for Management
To make full use of the features offered by your switch, and to change and monitor the way it works, you have to access the management software that resides on the switch. This is known as managing the switch. Managing the switch can help you to improve the efciency of the switch and therefore the overall performance of your network. This section explains the initial set up of the switch and the different methods of accessing the management software to manage a switch. It covers the following topics: Methods of Managing a Switch Switch Setup Overview Manually set the IP Address using the Console Port Viewing IP Information using the Console Port Setting Up Web Interface Management Setting Up SNMP Management V1 or V2 Default Users and Passwords
Methods of Managing a Switch
To manage your switch you can use one of the following methods: Web Interface Management SNMP Management In addition, you can use the Command Line Interface through the Console port for basic operations of the switch including setting and viewing the IP address, conguring user accounts, upgrading switch rmware, and more. Refer to 3Com CLI Reference Guide on page 195.
Web Interface Each switch has an internal set of web pages that allow you to manage the switch using a Web browser remotely over an IP network Management
(see Figure 2). Figure 2 Web Interface Management over the Network Switch
Refer to Setting Up Web Interface Management on page 18.
SNMP Management You can manage a switch using any network management workstation
running the Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) as shown in Figure 3. For example, you can use the 3Com Network Director software, available from the 3Com website. Figure 3 SNMP Management over the Network
Refer to Setting Up SNMP Management V1 or V2 on page 19.
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Switch Setup Overview
This section gives an overview of what you need to do to get your switch set up and ready for management when it is in its default state. The whole setup process is summarized in Figure 4. Detailed procedural steps are contained in the sections that follow. In brief, you need to: Congure IP information manually for your switch or view the automatically congured IP information Prepare for your chosen method of management
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Figure 4 Initial Switch Setup and Management Flow Diagram
CAUTION: To protect your switch from unauthorized access, you must change the default password as soon as possible, even if you do not intend to actively manage your switch. For more information on default users and changing default passwords, see Default Users and Passwords on page 20.
IP Conguration
The switchs IP conguration is determined automatically using DHCP, or manually using values you assign. Automatic IP Conguration using DHCP By default the switch tries to congure its IP Information without requesting user intervention. It tries to obtain an IP address from a DHCP server on the network. Default IP Address If no DHCP server is detected, the switch will use its default IP information. The default IP address is 169.254.x.y, where x and y are the last two bytes of its MAC address. Note: The switchs default IP address is listed on a label located on the rear of the switch. If you use automatic IP conguration, it is important that the IP address of the switch is static, otherwise the DHCP server can change the switchs IP addresses and it will be difcult to manage. Most DHCP servers allow static IP addresses to be congured so that you know what IP address will be allocated to the switch. Refer to the documentation that accompanies your DHCP server. You should use the automatic IP conguration method if: your network uses DHCP to allocate IP information, or exibility is needed. If the switch is deployed onto a different subnet, it will automatically recongure itself with an appropriate IP address, instead of you having to manually recongure the switch.
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If you use the automatic IP conguration method, you need to discover the automatically allocated IP information before you can begin management. Work through the Viewing IP Information using the Console Port on page 17.
Manual IP Conguration When you congure the IP information manually, the switch remembers the information that you enter until you change it again. You should use the Manual IP conguration method if: You do not have a DHCP server on your network, or You want to remove the risk of the IP address ever changing, or Your DHCP server does not allow you to allocate static IP addresses. Static IP addresses are necessary to ensure that the switch is always allocated the same IP information.
For most installations, 3Com recommends that you congure the switch IP information manually. This makes management simpler and more reliable as it is not dependent on a DHCP server, and eliminates the risk of the IP address changing. To manually enter IP information for your switch, work through the Manually set the IP Address using the Console Port on page 16.
Using the Command Line Interface (CLI)
You can access the switch through the Console port to manually set the IP address, or to view the IP address that was assigned automatically (for example, by a DHCP server). For more information about the CLI, refer to 3Com CLI Reference Guide.
Connecting to the Console Port
This section describes how to connect to your switch through the Console port. Prerequisites A workstation with terminal emulation software installed, such as Microsoft Hyperterminal. This software allows you to communicate with the switch using the console port directly. Documentation supplied with the terminal emulation software. The console cable (RJ-45) supplied with your switch. You can nd pin-out diagrams for the cable in Appendix C.
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Connecting the Workstation to the Switch 1 Connect the workstation to the console port using the console cable as shown in Figure 5. Figure 5 Connecting a Workstation to the Switch using the Console Port Workstation
To connect the cable: a Attach the cables RJ-45 connector to the Console port of the switch b Attach the other end of the cable to the workstation. 2 Open your terminal emulation software and congure the COM port settings to which you have connected the cable. The settings must be set to match the default settings for the switch, which are: 38,400 baud (bits per second) 8 data bits no parity 1 stop bit no hardware ow control
Refer to the documentation that accompanies the terminal emulation software for more information. 3 Power up the switch. The Power on Self Test (POST) will be performed. The Switch 2948 takes approximately one minute to boot.
Manually set the IP Address using the Console Port
You are now ready to manually set up the switch with IP information using the command line interface.
You need to have the following information: IP address subnet mask default gateway
1 Connect to the switch Console port as described in Connecting to the Console Port page 14. 2 The command line interface login sequence begins as soon as the switch detects a connection to its console port. When the process completes, the Login prompt displays. 3 At the login prompt, enter admin as your user name and press Return. The Password prompt displays. 4 Press Return. If you have logged on correctly, Select menu option: should be displayed. 5 Enter the IP address and subnet mask for the switch as follows: Select menu option: ipSetup Enter conguration method (auto,manual): manual Enter IP address [169.254.145.76]:xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx Enter subnet mask [255.255.0.0]:mmm.mmm.mmm.mmm Enter gateway IP address [0.0.0.0]:ggg.ggg.ggg.ggg (Note: xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx is the IP address, mmm.mmm.mmm.mmm is the subnet mask, and ggg.ggg.ggg.ggg is the gateway IP address of the switch.) 6 Enter the logout command to terminate the CLI session. The initial setup of your switch is now complete and the switch is ready for you to set up your chosen management method. See Methods of Managing a Switch on page 8.
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Viewing IP Information using the Console Port
This section describes how to view the automatically allocated IP information using the command line interface. The automatic IP conguration process usually completes within one minute after the switch is connected to the network and powered up. 1 Connect to the switch Console port as described in Connecting to the Console Port page 14. The automatic IP conguration process usually completes within one minute. 2 The command line interface login sequence begins as soon as the switch detects a connection to its console port. 3 At the login prompt, enter admin as your user name and press Return. 4 At the password prompt, press Return.If you have logged on correctly, Select menu option: is displayed. 5 Enter Summary to view a summary of allocated IP addresses. The following is an example of the display from the Summary command.
Select menu option: summary IP Method: Manual IP address: 169.254.145.76 Subnet mask: 255.255.0.0 Default gateway: 0.0.0.0 Runtime version: 00.00.29 Bootcode version: 00.00.12 Select menu option:
The initial set up of your switch is now complete and the switch is ready for you to set up your chosen management method. See Methods of Managing a Switch on page 8. For more information about the CLI, refer to 3Com CLI Reference Guide. If you do not intend to use the command line interface using the console port to manage the switch, you can logout, disconnect the serial cable and close the terminal emulator software.
Setting Up Web Interface Management
This section describes how you can set up the web interface management over the network. Prerequisites Ensure that you have already set up the switch with IP information as described in Methods of Managing a Switch on page 8. Ensure that the switch is connected to the network using a Category 5 twisted pair Ethernet cable with RJ-45 connectors. A suitable Web browser. Choosing a Browser To display the web interface correctly, use one of the following Web browser and platform combinations: Table 4 Supported Web Browsers and Platforms
Platform Browser
Windows 2000 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Windows XP Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Windows Vista Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Internet Explorer 6 Internet Explorer 7 Firefox 1.5 Firefox 2 Netscape 8
For the browser to operate the web interface correctly, JavaScript and Cascading Style Sheets must be enabled on your browser. These features are enabled on a browser by default. You will only need to enable them if you have changed your browser settings.
The switchs Web interface supports both secure (HTTPS) and non-secure (HTTP) connections.
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Web Management Over the Network
To manage a switch using the web interface over an IP network: 1 Be sure that you know your switchs IP address. See IP Conguration on page 12, and Viewing IP Information using the Console Port on page 17. 2 Check that your management workstation is on the same subnet as your switch. 3 Check you can communicate with the switch by entering a ping command at the DOS or CMD prompt in the following format: c:\ ping xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx (where xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx is the IP address of the switch) If you get an error message, check that your IP information has been entered correctly and the switch is powered up. 4 Open your web browser and enter the IP address of the switch that you wish to manage in the URL locator, for example, in the following format: http://xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx 5 At the login and password prompts, enter admin as your user name and press Return at the password prompt (or the password of your choice if you have already modied the default passwords). The main Web interface page is displayed.
You can use any network management application running the Simple Setting Up SNMP Management V1 or Network Management Protocol (SNMP) to manage the switch. 3Com offers a range of network management applications to address netV2
works of all sizes and complexity. See 3Com Network Management. Be sure the management workstation is connected to the switch using a port in VLAN 1 (the Default VLAN). By default, all ports on the switch are in VLAN 1. Note that the management workstation does not have to be physically connected to the switch. To display and congure SNMP management parameters, refer to Conguring SNMP in Chapter 12.
Default Users and Passwords
If you intend to manage the switch or to change the default passwords, you must log in with a valid user name and password. The switch has one default user name. The default user is listed in Table 5. Table 5 Default Users Default User Name Password Access Level
Admin (no password) Management The user can access and change all manageable parameters Use the admin default user name (no password) to login and carry out initial switch setup.
Upgrading Software using the CLI
This section describes how to upgrade software to your Switch from the Command Line Interface (CLI). Note: You can also upgrade the software using the switch Web user interface. See Upgrade the Firmware Image . Bootcode can only be upgraded using the CLI. 1 To download the runtime application le, enter:
Select menu option: upgrade TFTP Server Address [0.0.0.0]: File Name [bprxx_yy_zz.bin]:
Then follow the prompt to enter the IP address of the TFTP server and the source runtime lename. 2 To set the switch to boot from the new software you have downloaded, enter the following: reboot The following prompt displays: Are you sure you want to reboot the system (yes, no): 3 Enter yes and press Return. The system reboots the switch.
USING THE 3COM WEB INTERFACE
This section provides an introduction to the user interface, and includes the following topics: Starting the 3Com Web Interface Understanding the 3Com Web Interface Saving the Conguration Resetting the Device Restoring Factory Defaults Logging Off the Device
Starting the 3Com Web Interface
This section includes the following topics: Multi-Session Web Connections Accessing the 3Com Web Interface
Multi-Session Web Connections
The Multi-Session web connections feature enables 10 users to be created and access the switch concurrently. Access levels provide read or read/write permissions to users for conguring the switch. Users and access levels are described in Conguring System Access Section. Login information is always handled in the local database. A unique password is required from each user. Two access levels exist on the 3Com Web Interface: Management access level Provides the user with read/write access. There is always one management level user congured for the switch. The factory default is be username: admin with no Password. Monitor access level Provides the user with read-only access.
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Accessing the 3Com This section contains information on starting the 3Com Web interface. To access the 3Com user interface: Web Interface
1 Open an Internet browser. 2 Enter the device IP address in the address bar and press Enter. The Enter Network Password Page opens: Figure 6 Enter Network Password Page
3 Enter your user name and password. The device default factory settings is congured with a User Name that is admin and a password that is blank. Passwords are case sensitive. 4 Click Login. The 3Com Web Interface Home Page opens:
CHAPTER 2: USING THE 3COM WEB INTERFACE
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Figure 7 3Com Web Interface Home Page
Understanding the 3Com Web Interface
The 3Com Web Interface Home Page contains the following views: Tab View Provides the device summary conguration located at the top of the home page. Tree View Provides easy navigation through the congurable device features. The main branches expand to display the sub-features. Port Indicators Located under the Device View at the top of the home page, the port indicators provide a visual representation of the ports on the front panel.
Figure 8 Web Interface Components
The following table lists the user interface components with their corresponding numbers: Table 6 Interface Components View 1 Tree View 2 Tab View 3 Web Interface Description Tree View provides easy navigation through the congurable device features. The main branches expand to display the sub-features. The Tab Area enables navigation through the different device features. Click the tabs to view all the components under a specic feature. Provides access to online help, and contains information about Information the Web Interface.
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This section provides the following additional information: Device Representation Provides an explanation of the user inter face buttons, including both management buttons and task icons. Using the Web Interface Management Buttons Provides instructions for adding, modifying, and deleting conguration parameters.
Device Representation
The 3Com Web Interface Home Page contains a graphical panel representation of the device that appears within the Device View Tab. To access the Device Representation: 1 Click Device Summary > Device View. Figure 9 Device Representation
2 By selecting a specic port with your mouse, you can view the Detail port, Setup, and Statistics. For detailed information on conguring ports, refer to Conguring Ports on page 90.
Using the Web Interface Management Buttons
Conguration Management buttons and icons provide an easy method of conguring device information:
Table 7 3Com Web Interface Conguration Buttons
Button
Button Name Description Create Creates conguration entries. Applies conguration changes to the device. Deletes conguration settings.
Apply Delete
Table 8 3Com Web Interface Information Tabs Tab Tab Name Help Description Opens the online help. Logs the user out and terminates the current session.
Logout
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Using Screen and Table Options
3Com contains screens and tables for conguring devices. This section contains the following topics: Viewing Conguration Information Adding Conguration Information Modifying Conguration Information Removing Conguration Information
Viewing Conguration Information To view conguration information: 1 Click Port > Administration > Summary. The Port Settings Summary Page opens. Figure 10 Port Settings Summary Page
Adding Conguration Information The IP Setup Page enables you to add User-dened information to specic 3Com Web Interface pages. For example, to congure IP Setup: 1 Click Administration > IP Setup. The IP Setup Page opens. Figure 11 IP Setup Page
2 Enter the requisite information in the text eld. 3 Click Apply. The IP information is congured, and the device is updated.
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Modifying Conguration Information 1 Click Administration > System Access > Modify. The System Access Modify Page opens. Figure 12 System Access Modify Page
2 Modify the elds. 3 Click Apply. The access elds are modied.
Removing Conguration Information 1 Click Administration > System Access > Remove. The System Access Remove Page opens. Figure 13 System Access Remove Page
2 Select the user account to be deleted. 3 Click Remove. The user account is deleted, and the device is updated.
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Saving the Conguration
Conguration changes are only saved to the device once the user saves the changes to the ash memory. The Save Conguration tab allows the latest conguration to be saved to the ash memory. To save the device conguration: 1 Click Save Conguration. The Save Conguration Page opens. Figure 14 Save Conguration Page
A message appears: The operation will save your conguration. Do you wish to continue? 2 Click OK. A message appears: Conguration is saved to ash memory successfully. The conguration is saved.
Resetting the Device
The Reset Page enables resetting the device from a remote location. To prevent the current conguration from being lost, use the Save Conguration Page to save all user-dened changes to the ash memory before resetting the device. To reset the device: 1 Click Administration > Reset. The Reset Page opens. Figure 15 Reset Page
2 Click Reboot. A conrmation message is displayed. 3 Click OK. The device is reset, and a prompt for a user name and password is displayed.
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Figure 16 User Name and Password Page
4 Enter a user name and password to reconnect to the web interface.
Restoring Factory Defaults
The Restore option appears on the Reset Page. The Restore option restores the device to its factory default settings. To restore the device: 1 Click Administration > Reset. The Reset Page opens. Figure 17 Reset Page
The Reset Page contains the following elds: Initialize with Current IP Address Resets the device with the factory default settings, but maintains the current IP Address, subnet mask, and default gateway address. Initialize with Default IP Address Resets the device with the factory default settings, including the factory default IP Address. 2 Click the Initialize button. The system is restored to factory defaults.
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Logging Off the Device
To log off the device: 1 Click Logout. The Logout Page opens.
2 The following message appears:
3 Click OK. The 3Com Web Interface Home Page closes.
VIEWING BASIC SETTINGS
This section contains information about viewing basic settings available from the Web interface home page, including the Device Summary page and the Color Keys page.
Viewing Device Settings
The Device Summary Page displays general information, including the system name, location, and contact, the system MAC address, System Object ID, System Up Time, and software, boot, and hardware versions. To view the Device Summary Settings: 1 Click Device Summary. The Device Summary Page opens. Figure 18 Device Summary Page
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The Device Summary Page contains the following elds: Product Description Displays the device model number and name. System Name Denes the user-dened device name. The eld range is 0-160 characters.
System Location Denes the location where the system is currently running. The eld range is 0-160 characters. System Contact Denes the name of the contact person. The eld range is 0-160 characters. Serial Number Displays the device serial number. Product 3C Number Displays the 3Com device 3C number. System Object ID Displays the vendors authoritative identication of the network management subsystem contained in the entity. MAC Address Displays the device MAC address. System Up Time Displays the amount of time since the most recent device reset. The system time is displayed in the following format: Days, Hours, Minutes, and Seconds. For example, 41 days, 2 hours, 22 minutes and 15 seconds. Software Version Displays the installed software version number. Boot Version Displays the current boot version running on the device.
Hardware Version Displays the current hardware version of the device. Poll Now Enables polling the ports for port information including speed, utilization, and port status.
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Viewing Color Keys The Color Key Page provides information about the RJ45 or SFP port
status. To view color keys: 1 Click Device Summary > Color Key. The Color Key Page opens. Figure 19 Color Key Page
The Color Key Page contains the following elds: RJ45 Displays the port status of the RJ45 connections which are the physical interface used for terminating twisted pair type cable. SFP Displays the port status of the Small Form Factor (SFP) optical transmitter modules that combine transmitter and receiver functions.
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Table 9 describes the color and the port status: Table 9 Color Key Denitions Color White Yellow Green Light Blue Light Gray Dark Blue Red Port Status Unconnected. No link detected. Lower speed on 10/100/1000M port. Maximum speed 10/100/1000M RJ45 or RJ45 SFP. Indicates that a link was detected. SX/LX SFP. Indicates that a link was detected. Port has been set to inactive by User or Protocol. Port has been selected by user. Port or Transceiver has failed POST or Transceivers not recognized.
MANAGING DEVICE SECURITY
The Management Security section provides information for conguring system access, dening RADIUS authentication, port-based authentication and dening access control lists.
This section includes the following topics: Conguring System Access Dening RADIUS Clients Dening Port-Based Authentication (802.1X) Dening Access Control Lists Viewing Broadcast Storm
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Conguring System Network administrators can dene users, passwords, and access levels for users using the System Access Interface. The Multi-Session web feaAccess
ture is enabled on device and allows 10 users to be created and access the switch concurrently. Access levels provide read or read/write permissions to users for conguring the switch. Login information is managed in the local database. A unique password is required from each user. Two access levels exist on the 3Com Web Interface: Management access level Provides the user with read/write access. There is always one management level user congured for the switch. The factory default is user name: admin with no Password. Monitor access level Provides the user with read-only system access.
This section contains the following topics: Viewing System Access Settings Dening System Access Modifying System Access Removing System Access
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Viewing System Access Settings
The System Access Summary Page displays the current users and access levels dened on the device. To view System Access settings: 1 Click Administration > System Access > Summary. The System Access Summary Page opens. Figure 20 System Access Summary Page
The System Access Summary Page contains the following elds: User Name Displays the user name. The possible predened eld value is: Admin Displays the predened Administrative user name.
Access Level Displays the user access level. The lowest user access level is Monitor and the highest is Management. Management Provides the user with read and write access rights. Monitor Provides the user with read access rights.
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Dening System Access
The System Access Setup Page allows network administrators to dene users, passwords, and access levels for users using the System Access Interface. Monitor users have no access to this page. 1 Click Administration > System Access > Setup. The System Access Setup Page opens. Figure 21 System Access Setup Page
The System Access Setup Page contains the following elds: User Name Denes the user name. Access Level Denes the user access level. The lowest user access level is Monitor and the highest is Management. Management Provides users with read and write access rights. Monitor Provides users with read access rights. Password Denes the user password. User passwords can contain up to 8 characters. Conrm Password Veries the password. 2 Dene the elds. 3 Click Apply. The Users are created, and the device is updated.
Modifying System Access
The System Access Modify Page allows network administrators to modify users, passwords, and access levels using the System Access Interface. Monitor users have no access to this page. 1 Click Administration > System Access > Modify. The System Access Modify Page opens. Figure 22 System Access Modify Page
The System Access Modify Page contains the following elds: User Name Displays the user name. Access Level Displays the user access level. The lowest user access level is Monitoring and the highest is Management. Management Provides users with read and write access rights. Monitor Provides users with read access rights. Password Modify Changes a password for an existing user. Password Denes the local user password. Local user pass words can contain up to 8 characters. Conrm Password Veries the password. 2 Select a User Name to be modied. 3 Modify the elds. 4 Click Apply. The User settings are modied, and the device is updated.
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Removing System Access
The System Access Remove Page allows network administrators to remove users from the System Access Interface. Monitor users have no access to this page. To remove users: 1 Click Administration > System Access > Remove. The System Access Remove Page opens. Figure 23 System Access Remove Page
The System Access Remove Page contains the following elds: Remove User(s) Select user(s) from the list below to be removed. User Name Displays the user name. Access Level Displays the user access level. The lowest user access level is Monitoring and the highest is Management. Management Provides users with read and write access rights. Monitoring Provides users with read access rights. 2 Select a User to be deleted. The last user with management access may not be deleted. 3 Click Remove. The User is deleted, and the device is updated.
Dening RADIUS Clients
Remote Authorization Dial-In User Service (RADIUS) servers provide additional security for networks. RADIUS servers provide a centralized authentication method for 802.1X. The default parameters are user-dened, and are applied to newly dened RADIUS servers. If new default parameters are not dened, the system default values are applied to newly dened RADIUS servers. Monitor users have no access to this page. To congure the RADIUS client: 1 Click Security > RADIUS Client > Setup. The Radius Client Setup Page opens. Figure 24 Radius Client Setup Page
The Radius Client Setup Page contains the following elds: Primary Server Denes the RADIUS Primary Server authentication elds. Backup Server Denes the RADIUS Backup Server authentication elds. Host IP Address Denes the RADIUS Server IP address.
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Authentication Port Identies the authentication port. The authentication port is used to verify the RADIUS server authentication. The authenticated port default is 1812. Number of Retries Denes the number of transmitted requests sent to the RADIUS server before a failure occurs. Possible eld values are 1-10. The default value is 3. Timeout for Reply Denes the amount of time (in seconds) the device waits for an answer from the RADIUS server before retrying the query, or switching to the next server. Possible eld values are 1-30. The default value is 3.
Dead Time Denes the default amount of time (in minutes) that a RADIUS server is bypassed for service requests. The range is 0- 2000. The default value is 0. Key String Denes the default key string used for authenticating and encrypting all RADIUS communications between the device and the RADIUS server. This key must match the RADIUS encryption.
2 Dene the elds. 3 Click OK. The RADIUS client is enabled, and the system is updated.
Dening Port-Based Port-based authentication authenticates users on a per-port basis via an external server. Only authenticated and approved system users can Authentication transmit and receive data. Ports are authenticated via the RADIUS (802.1X)
server using the Extensible Authentication Protocol (EAP). Port-based authentication includes: Authenticators Species the device port which is authenticated before permitting system access. Supplicants Species the host connected to the authenticated port requesting to access the system services. Authentication Server Species the server that performs the authentication on behalf of the authenticator, and indicates whether the supplicant is authorized to access system services.
Port-based authentication creates two access states: Controlled Access Permits communication between the supplicant and the system, if the supplicant is authorized. Uncontrolled Access Permits uncontrolled communication regardless of the port state.
This section includes the following topics: Viewing 802.1X Authentication Dening 802.1X Authentication
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Viewing 802.1X Authentication
The 802.1X Summary Page allows the network administrator to view port-based authentication settings. To view Port-based Authentication: 1 Click Security > 802.1X > Summary. The 802.1X Summary Page opens. Figure 25 802.1X Summary Page
The 802.1X Summary Page contains the following elds: Port Displays a list of interfaces. User Name Displays the supplicant user name. Current Port Control Displays the current port authorization state. Guest VLAN Indicates whether an unauthorized port is allowed to join the Guest VLAN. The possible eld values are: Enabled Enables an unauthorized port to join the Guest VLAN. Disabled Disables an unauthorized port to join the Guest VLAN. Periodic Reauthentication Enables periodic reauthentication on the port. Enabled Enables the periodic reauthentication on the port. Disabled Disables the periodic reauthentication on the port. This is the default.
Reauthentication Period Displays the time span (in seconds) in which the selected port is reauthenticated. The eld default is 3600 seconds. Authenticator State Displays the current authenticator state. Termination Cause Indicates the reason for which the port authentication was terminated. 2 Click Apply. Port Authentication is enabled, and the device is updated.
Dening 802.1X Authentication
The 802.1X Setup Page contains information for conguring 802.1X global settings on the device and dening specic 802.1X setting for each port individually. Monitor users have no access to this page. To congure 802.1X Settings: 1 Click Security > 802.1X > Setup. The 802.1X Setup Page opens. Figure 26 802.1X Setup Page
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The 802.1X Setup Page contains the following elds: 802.1X Global Settings Port Based Authentication State Indicates if Port Authentication is enabled on the device. The possible eld values are: Enabled Enables port-based authentication on the device. Disabled Disables port-based authentication on the device. This is the default value. Authentication Method Species the authentication method used for port authentication. The possible eld values are: RADIUS Provides port authentication using the RADIUS server. RADIUS, None Provides port authentication, rst using the RADIUS server. If the port is not authenticated, then no authentication method is used, and the session is permitted. None Indicates that no authentication method is used to authenticate the port. Enable Guest VLAN Provides limited network access to authorized ports. If a port is denied network access via port-based authorization, but the Guest VLAN is enabled, the port receives limited network access. For example, a network administrator can use Guest VLANs to deny network access via port-based authentication, but grant Internet access to unauthorized users. Guest VLAN ID Species the guest VLAN ID.
802.1X Port Settings Admin Port Control Displays the admin port authorization state. Auto Enables port based authentication on the device. The interface moves between an authorized or unauthorized state based on the authentication exchange between the device and the client. Force Authorized Places the interface into an authorized state without being authenticated. The interface resends and receives normal trafc without client port based authentication. Force Unauthorized Denies the selected interface system access by moving the interface into unauthorized state. The device cannot provide authentication services to the client through the interface. Guest VLAN Species whether the Guest VLAN is enabled on the port. The possible eld values are: Enabled Enables using a Guest VLAN for unauthorized ports. If a Guest VLAN is enabled, the unauthorized port automatically joins the VLAN selected from the Guest VLAN ID dropdown list. Disabled Disables Guest VLAN on the port. This is the default. Periodic Reauthentication Enables periodic reauthentication on the port. Enabled Enables the periodic reauthentication on the port. Disabled Disables the periodic reauthentication on the port. Reauthentication Period Displays the time span (in seconds) in which the selected port is reauthenticated. The eld default is 3600 seconds.
2 Dene the elds. 3 Click Apply. The 802.1X Settings are enabled, and the device is updated.
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Dening Access Control Lists
Access Control Lists (ACL) allow network managers to dene classication actions and rules for specic ingress ports. Packets entering an ingress port, with an active ACL are either admitted or denied entry. If they are denied entry, the port can be disabled. For example, an ACL rule is dened states that port number 20 can receive TCP packets, however, if a UDP packet is received, the packet is dropped. ACLs are composed of access control entries (ACEs) that are made of the lters that determine trafc classications. The following are examples of lters that can be dened as ACEs: Source Port IP Address and Wildcard Mask Filters the packets by the Source port IP address and wildcard mask. Destination Port IP Address and Wildcard Mask Filters the packets by the Source port IP address and wildcard mask. ACE Priority Filters the packets by the ACE priority. Protocol Filters the packets by the IP protocol. DSCP Filters the packets by the DiffServ Code Point (DSCP) value. IP Precedence Filters the packets by the IP Precedence. Action Indicates the action assigned to the packet matching the ACL. Packets are forwarded or dropped.
This section includes the following topics: Viewing MAC Based ACLs Conguring MAC Based ACLs Removing MAC Based ACLs Viewing IP Based ACLs Dening IP Based ACLs Modifying IP Based ACLs Removing IP Based ACLs Viewing ACL Binding Conguring ACL Binding Removing ACL Binding
Viewing MAC Based The MAC Based ACL Summary Page displays information regarding MAC Based ACLs congured on the device. Ports are reactivated from ACLs
the Interface Conguration Page. To view MAC Based ACLs: 1 Click Device > ACL > MAC Based ACL > Summary. The MAC Based ACL Summary Page opens. Figure 27 MAC Based ACL Summary Page
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The MAC Based ACL Summary Page contains the following elds: ACL Name Contains a list of the MAC-based ACLs. Priority Indicates the rule priority, which determines which rule is matched to a packet on a rst match basis. Source Address Indicates the source MAC address. Source Mask Indicates the source MAC address Mask. Destination Address Indicates the destination MAC address. Destination Mask Indicates the destination MAC address Mask. VLAN ID Matches the packets VLAN ID to the ACE. The possible eld values are 1 to 4094. CoS Classies trafc based on the CoS tag value. CoS Mask Displays the CoS mask used to lter CoS tags. Ethertype Provides an identier that differentiates among various types of protocols. Action Indicates the ACL forwarding action. The options are as follows: Permit Forwards packets which meet the ACL criteria. Deny Drops packets which meet the ACL criteria.
Conguring MAC Based ACLs
The MAC Based ACL Setup Page allows the network administrator to select, create, and dene rules for MAC-based Access Control Lists. Monitor users have no access to this page. 1 Click Device > ACL > MAC Based ACL > Setup. The MAC Based ACL Setup Page opens. Figure 28 MAC Based ACL Setup Page
The MAC Based ACL Setup Page contains the following elds: Selection ACL Lists previously dened Access Control Lists. Create ACL Create a new user-dened MAC based ACL. Add Rules to ACL Priority Indicates the ACE priority, which determines which ACE is matched to a packet on a rst-match basis. The possible eld values are 1-65535. Source MAC Address Matches the source MAC address to which packets are addressed to the ACE.
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Source Mask Indicates the source MAC Address wildcard mask.Wildcards are used to mask all or part of a source MAC address. Wildcard masks specify which bits are used and which are ignored. A wildcard mask of FF:FF:FF:FF:FF:FF indicates that no bit is important. A wildcard of 00.00.00.00.00.00.00 indicates that all bits are important. For example, if the source MAC address is 00:AB:22:11:33:00 and the wildcard mask is 00:00:00:00:00:FF, the rst ve bytes of the MAC are used, while the last byte is ignored. For the source MAC address 00:AB:22:11:33:00, this wildcard mask matches all MAC addresses in the range 00:AB:22:11:33:00 to 00:AB:22:11:33:FF. Destination MAC Address Matches the destination MAC ad dress to which packets are addressed to the ACE. Destination Mask Indicates the destination MAC Address wildcard mask. Wildcards are used to mask all or part of a destination MAC address. Wildcard masks specify which bits are used and which are ignored. A wildcard mask of FF:FF: FF:FF:FF:FF indicates that no bit is important. A wildcard mask of 00.00.00.00.00.00 indicates that all bits are important. For example, if the destination MAC address is 00:AB:22:11:33:00 and the wildcard mask is 00:00:00:00:00:FF, the rst ve bytes of the MAC are used, while the last byte is ignored. For the destination MAC address 00:AB:22:11:33:00, this wildcard mask matches all MAC addresses in the range 00:AB:22:11:33:00 to rst ve bytes of the MAC are used, while the last byte is ignored. For the destination MAC address 00:AB:22:11:33:00, this wildcard mask matches all MAC addresses in the range 00:AB:22:11:33:00 to 00:AB:22:11:33:FF.
VLAN ID Matches the packets VLAN ID to the ACE. The possible eld values are 1 to 4094. CoS Classies trafc based on the CoS tag value.
CoS Mask Denes the CoS mask used to classify network trafc. Ethertype Provides an identier that differentiates among various types of protocols. Action Indicates the ACL forwarding action. The options are as follows: Permit Forwards packets which meet the ACL criteria. Deny Drops packets which meet the ACL criteria.
2 Dene the elds. 3 Click Apply. The Rule Setup settings are congured, and the device is updated.
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Modifying MAC Based ACLs
The MAC Based ACL Modify Page allows the network administrator to modify MAC Based ACLs settings. Monitor users have no access to this page. 1 Click Device > ACL > MAC Based ACL > Modify. The MAC Based ACL Modify Page opens. Figure 29 MAC Based ACL Modify Page
The MAC Based ACL Modify Page contains the following elds: Select ACL Selects the ACL to be bound. Select Rule Indicates the rule for which Access Control Entries are dened. Modify Priority Indicates the rule priority, which determines which rule is matched to a packet on a rst match basis. Source MAC Address Matches the source MAC address to which packets are addressed to the ACE.
Source Mask Indicates the source MAC Address wildcard mask. Wildcards are used to mask all or part of a source address by specifying which bits are used and which are ignored. A wildcard
mask of FF:FF:FF:FF:FF:FF indicates that no bit is important. A wildcard of 00.00.00.00.00.00.00 indicates that all bits are important. For example, if the source MAC address is E0:3B:4A:C2: CA:E2 and the wildcard mask is 00:00:00:00:00:FF, the rst ve bytes of the MAC are used, while the last byte is ignored. For the source MAC address E0:3B:4A:C2:CA:E2, this wildcard mask matches all MAC addresses in the range E0:3B:4A:C2:CA:00 to E0:3B:4A:C2:CA:FF.
Destination MAC Address Matches the destination MAC address to which packets are addressed to the ACE.
Destination Mask Indicates the destination MAC Address wildcard mask. Wildcards are used to mask all or part of a destination address by specifying which bits are used and which are ignored. A wildcard mask of FF:FF:FF:FF:FF indicates that no bit is important. A wildcard mask of 00.00.00.00.00.00 indicates that all bits are important.. For example, if the destination MAC address is E0:3B:4A:C2:CA:E2 and the wildcard mask is 00:00:00:00:00:FF, the rst ve bytes of the MAC are used, while the last byte is ignored. For the destination MAC address 0:3B:4A: C2:CA:E2, this wildcard mask matches all MAC addresses in the range E0:3B:4A:C2:CA:00 to E0:3B:4A:C2:CA:FF. VLAN ID Matches the packets VLAN ID to the ACE. The possible eld values are 1 to 4094 CoS Classies trafc based on the CoS tag value. CoS Mask Denes the CoS mask used to classify network trafc.
Ethertype Provides an identier that differentiates among various types of protocols. Action Indicates the ACL forwarding action. The options are as follows: Permit Forwards packets which meet the ACL criteria. Deny Drops packets which meet the ACL criteria.
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2 Dene the elds. 3 Click Apply. The Rule Setup settings are congured, and the device is updated.
Removing MAC Based ACLs
The MAC Based ACL Remove Page allows the user to remove MAC Based ACLs. Monitor users have no access to this page. To remove MAC Based ACLs: 1 Click Device > ACL > MAC Based ACL > Remove. The MAC Based ACL Remove Page opens. Figure 30 MAC Based ACL Remove Page
The MAC Based ACL Remove Page contains the following elds: ACL Name Contains a list of the MAC-based ACLs. Remove ACL Enables the ACL to be removed. Priority Indicates the rule priority, which determines which rule is matched to a packet on a rst match basis.
Source Address Matches the source MAC address to which packets are addressed to the ACE. Source Mask Indicates the source MAC Address wildcard mask.Wildcards are used to mask all or part of a source MAC address. Wildcard masks specify which bits are used and which are ignored. A wildcard mask of FF:FF:FF:FF:FF:FF indicates that no bit is important. A wildcard of 00.00.00.00.00.00.00 indicates that all bits are important. For example, if the source MAC address is 00:AB:22:11:33:00 and the wildcard mask is 00:00:00:00:00:FF, the rst ve bytes of the MAC are used, while the last byte is ignored. For the source MAC address 00:AB:22:11:33:00, this wildcard mask matches all MAC addresses in the range 00:AB:22:11:33:00 to 00:AB:22:11:33:FF.
Destination Address Matches the destination MAC address to which packets are addressed to the ACE. Destination Mask Indicates the destination MAC Address wildcard mask. Wildcards are used to mask all or part of a destination MAC address. Wildcard masks specify which bits are used and which are ignored. A wildcard mask of FF:FF: FF:FF:FF:FF indicates that no bit is important. A wildcard mask of 00.00.00.00.00.00 indicates that all bits are important. For example, if the destination MAC address is 00:AB:22:11:33:00 and the wildcard mask is 00:00:00:00:00:FF, the rst ve bytes of the MAC are used, while the last byte is ignored. For the destination MAC address 00:AB:22:11:33:00, this wildcard mask matches all MAC addresses in the range 00:AB:22:11:33:00 to rst ve bytes of the MAC are used, while the last byte is ignored. For the destination MAC address 00:AB:22:11:33:00, this wildcard mask matches all MAC addresses in the range 00:AB:22:11:33:00 to 00:AB:22:11:33:FF.
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VLAN ID Matches the packets VLAN ID to the ACE. The possible eld values are 1 to 4094. CoS Classies Class of Service of the packet. CoS Mask Denes the wildcard bits to be applied to the CoS.
Ethertype Provides an identier that differentiates among various types of protocols. Action Indicates the ACL forwarding action. The options are as follows: Permit Forwards packets which meet the ACL criteria. Deny Drops packets which meet the ACL criteria.
2 Select the ACL Name to be deleted. 3 Select the ACL to be removed from the table. 4 Click the Remove checkbox. 5 Click Apply. The selected ACLs are deleted, and the device is updated.
Viewing IP Based ACLs
The IP Based ACL Summary Page displays information regarding IP Based ACLs congured on the device. To view IP Based ACLs: 1 Click Device > ACL > IP Based ACL > Summary. The IP Based ACL Summary Page opens. Figure 31 IP Based ACL Summary Page
The IP Based ACL Summary Page contains the following elds: ACL Name Contains a list of the IP Based ACLs. Priority Indicates the ACE priority, which determines which ACE is matched to a packet on a rst-match basis. The possible eld values are 1-65535, with 1 being the highest priority. Protocol Indicates the protocol in the ACE to which the packet is matched. Source Port Indicates the source port that is matched packets. Enabled only when TCP or UDP are selected in the Protocol list.
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Destination Port Indicates the destination port that is matched packets. Enabled only when TCP or UDP are selected in the Protocol list. Flag Set Indicates the TCP ag to which the packet is mapped.
Source Address Matches the source IP address to which packets are addressed to the ACL. Source Mask Indicates the source IP address mask.
Destination Address Matches the destination IP address to which packets are addressed to the ACL. Destination Mask Indicates the destination IP address mask. DSCP Matches the packet DSCP value to the ACL. Either the DSCP value or the IP Precedence value is used to match packets to ACLs. IP Precedence Indicates matching IP-precedence with the packet IP precedence value. Action Indicates the ACL forwarding action. The options are as follows: Permit Forwards packets which meet the ACL criteria. Deny Drops packets which meet the ACL criteria.
Dening IP Based ACLs
Access Control Lists (ACL) allow network managers to dene classication actions and rules for specic ingress ports. Your switch supports up to 128 ACLs. Packets entering an ingress port, with an active ACL, are either admitted or denied entry. ACLs are composed of access control entries (ACEs) that are made of the lters that determine trafc classications. The total number of ACEs that can be dened in all ACLs together is 128. Monitor users have no access to this page. To congure IP Based Access Control Lists: 1 Click Device > ACL > IP Based ACL > Setup. The IP Based ACL Setup Page opens. Figure 32 IP Based ACL Setup Page
The IP Based ACL Setup Page contains the following elds: Selection ACL Selects the ACL to be bound. Create ACL Denes a new user-dened IP based ACL.
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Add Rules to ACL Priority Denes the ACL priority. ACLs are checked on the rst t basis. The ACL priority denes the ACL order in the ACL list.
Protocol Indicates the protocol in the ACE to which the packet is matched. The possible elds are: Select from List Selects a protocol on which ACE can be based. Protocol ID Select a protocol ID from a list on which ACE can be based. Source Port Indicates the source port that is used for matched packets. Enabled only when TCP or UDP are selected in the Protocol list. The eld value is either user dened or Any. If Any is selected the IP based ACL is applied to any source port. Destination Port Indicates the destination port that is used for matched packets. Enabled only when TCP or UDP are selected in the Protocol list. The eld value is either user dened or Any. If Any is selected, the IP based ACL is applied to any destination port.
TCP Flags If checked, enables conguration of TCP ags matched to the packet. The possible elds are: Urg Urgent pointer eld signicant. The urgent pointer points to the sequence number of the octet following the urgent data. Ack Acknowledgement eld signicant. The acknowledgement eld is the byte number of the next byte that the sender expects to receive from the receiver. Psh Push (send) the data as soon as possible, without buffering.This is used for interactive trafc. Rst Reset the connection. This invalidates the sequence numbers and aborts the session between the sender and receiver. Syn Synchronize Initial Sequence Numbers (ISNs). This is used to initialize a new connection. Fin Finish. This indicates there is no more data from the sender. This marks a normal closing of the session between the sender and receiver.
For each TCP ag, the possible eld values are: Set Enables the TCP ag. Unset Disables the TCP ag. Dont Care Does not check the packets TCP ag. Source IP Address If selected, enables matching the source port IP address to which packets are addressed to the ACE, according to a wildcard mask. The eld value is either user dened or Any. If Any is selected, accepts any source IP address and disables wildcard mask ltering. Wild Card Mask Denes the source IP address wildcard mask. Wildcard masks specify which bits are used and which bits are ignored. A wildcard mask of 255.255.255.255 indicates that no bit is important. A wildcard mask of 0.0.0.0 indicates that all the bits are important. For example, if the source IP address is 149.36.184.198 and the wildcard mask is 0.0.0.255, the rst three bytes of the IP address are matched, while the last eight bits are ignored. For the source IP address 149.36.184.198, this wildcard mask matches all IP addresses in the range 149.36.184.0 to 149.36.184.255. A wildcard mask must not contain leading zeroes. For example, a wildcard mask of 010.010.011.010 is invalid, but a wildcard mask of 10.10.11.10 is valid.
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Destination IP Address If selected, enables matching the destination port IP address to which packets are addressed to the ACE, according to a wildcard mask. The eld value is either user dened or Any. If Any is selected, accepts any destination IP address and disables wildcard mask ltering. Wild Card Mask Indicates the destination IP Address wildcard mask. Wildcards are used to mask all or part of a destination IP Address. Wildcard masks specify which bits are used and which bits are ignored. A wildcard mask of 255.255.255.255 indicates that no bit is important. A wildcard mask of 0.0.0.0 indicates that all bits are important. For example, if the destination IP address 149.36.184.198 and the wildcard mask is 0.0.0.255, the rst three bytes of the IP address are matched, while the last eight bits are ignored. For the destination IP address 149.36.184.198, this wildcard mask matches all IP addresses in the range 149.36.184.0 to 149.36.184.255. A wildcard mask must not contain leading zeroes. For example, a wildcard mask of 056.022.075.032 is invalid, but a wildcard mask of 56.22.75.32 is valid.
Match DSCP Matches the packet DSCP value to the ACL. Either the DSCP value or the IP Precedence value is used to match packets to ACLs. Match IP Precedence Matches the packet IP Precedence value to the ACE. Either the DSCP value or the IP Precedence value is used to match packets to ACLs.
Action Indicates the ACL forwarding action. The options are as follows: Permit Forwards packets which meet the ACL criteria. Deny Drops packets which meet the ACL criteria. 2 Select an ACL from the ACL Name drop-down list. 3 Dene the rule setup elds. 4 Click Apply. The Rule Setup settings are congured, and the device is updated.
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Modifying IP Based ACLs
The IP Based ACL Modify Page allows the network administrator to modify IP Based ACLs settings. Monitor users have no access to this page. Figure 33 IP Based ACL Modify Page
The IP Based ACL Modify Page contains the following elds: Selection ACL Selects the ACL to be modied. Modify Rule Priority Denes the ACL priority. ACLs are checked on the rst t basis. The ACL priority denes the ACL order in the ACL list.
Protocol Indicates the protocol in the ACE to which the packet is matched. Select from List Selects a protocol from a list on which ACE can be based. Protocol ID Select a protocol ID from a list on which ACE can be based. Source Port Enables creating an ACL based on a specic protocol. Any Enables creating an ACL based on any protocol.
Destination Port Indicates the destination port that is matched packets. Enabled only when TCP or UDP are selected in the Protocol list. TCP Flags If checked, enables conguration of TCP ags matched to the packet. The possible elds are: Urg Urgent pointer eld signicant. The urgent pointer points to the sequence number of the octet following the urgent data. Ack Acknowledgement eld signicant. The acknowledgement eld is the byte number of the next byte that the sender expects to receive from the receiver. Psh Push (send) the data as soon as possible, without buffering. This is used for interactive trafc. Rst Reset the connection. This invalidates the sequence numbers and aborts the session between the sender and receiver. Syn Synchronize Initial Sequence Numbers (ISNs). This is used to initialize a new connection. Fin Finish. This indicates there is no more data from the sender. This marks a normal closing of the session between the sender and receiver. For each TCP ag, the possible eld values are: Set Enables the TCP ag. Unset Disables the TCP ag. Dont Care Does not check the packets TCP ag. Source IP Address Matches the source IP address to which packets are addressed to the ACL. Wild Card Mask Denes the source IP address wildcard mask. Wildcard masks specify which bits are used and which bits are ignored. A mask of 255.255.255.255 indicates that no bit is important. A mask of 0.0.0.0 indicates that all the bits are important. For example, if the source IP address is 149.36.184.198 and the wildcard mask is 255.255.255.00, the rst three bytes of the IP address are ignored, while the last eight bits are used.
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Destination IP Address Matches the destination IP address to which packets are addressed to the ACL. Wild Card Mask Indicates the destination IP Address wildcard mask. Wildcards are used to lter a destination IP Address. Masks specify which bits are used and which bits are ignored. A wildcard mask of 255.255.255.255 indicates that no bit is important. A wildcard mask of 0.0.0.0 indicates that all bits are important. For example, if the destination IP address 149.36.184.198 and the wildcard mask is 255.255.0.0, the rst two bytes of the IP address are used, while the last two bytes are ignored.
Match DSCP Matches the packet DSCP value to the ACL. Either the DSCP value or the IP Precedence value is used to match packets to ACLs. Match IP Precedence Matches the packet IP Precedence value to the ACE. Either the DSCP value or the IP Precedence value is used to match packets to ACLs.
Action Indicates the ACL forwarding action. The options are as follows: Permit Forwards packets which meet the ACL criteria. Deny Drops packets which meet the ACL criteria.
Removing IP Based ACLs
The IP Based ACL Remove Page allows the user to remove IP Based ACLs. Monitor users have no access to this page. 1 Click Device > ACL > IP Based ACL > Remove. The IP Based ACL Remove Page opens. Figure 34 IP Based ACL Remove Page
The IP Based ACL Remove Page contains the following elds: ACL Name Contains a list of the IP-based ACLs. Remove ACL Removes an ACL. The possible eld values are: Checked Removes the selected IP-based ACL. Unchecked Maintains the IP-based ACL. Priority Indicates the ACL priority, which determines which ACL is matched to a packet on a rst-match basis. The possible eld values are 1-65535. Protocol Indicates the protocol in the ACE to which the packet is matched.
Source Port Denes the TCP/UDP source port to which the ACL is matched.
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Destination Port Denes the TCP/UDP destination port. Flag Set Sets the indicated TCP ag matched to the packet. Source Address Indicates the source IP address. Source Mask Indicates the source IP address mask. Destination Address Indicates the destination IP address. Destination Mask Indicates the destination IP address mask. DSCP Matches the packet DSCP value to the ACL. Either the DSCP value or the IP Precedence value is used to match packets to ACLs. IP Precedence Indicates matching IP-Precedence with the packet IP precedence value.
Action Indicates the ACL forwarding action. The options are as follows: Permit Forwards packets which meet the ACL criteria. Deny Drops packets which meet the ACL criteria. 2 Select an ACL to be removed. 3 Click Apply. The selected ACLs are deleted, and the device is updated.
Viewing ACL Binding
The ACL Binding Summary Page displays the user-dened ACLs mapped to the interfaces. To view ACL Binding: 1 Click Device > ACL > ACL Binding > Summary. The ACL Binding Summary Page opens. Figure 35 ACL Binding Summary Page
The ACL Binding Summary Page contains the following elds: Interface Displays the port or LAG number to which the ACL is bound. ACL Name Displays the name of ACL which is bound to a selected port.
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Conguring ACL Binding
The ACL Binding Setup Page allows the network administrator to bind specic ports to MAC or IP Based ACLs. The monitor user has no access to this page. To dene ACL Binding: 1 Click Device > ACL > ACL Binding > Setup. The ACL Binding Setup Page opens. Figure 36 ACL Binding Setup Page
The ACL Binding Setup Page contains the following elds: Select Port(s) Indicates the ports to be congured. Select All Allows the user to assign the ACL to all ports. Select None Removes the ports selected. Bind ACL Assigns an Access Control List to a port or LAG. MAC-based ACL Displays the MAC based ACL to which the interface is assigned. IP-based ACL Displays the IP based ACL to which the inter face is assigned. Select ACL Contains a list of previously dened Access Control Lists to which the port or LAG can be bound. To bind an ACL to a LAG, the ACL should be bound to its port members.
2 Dene the relevant elds. 3 Click Apply. ACL Binding is dened, and the device is updated.
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Removing ACL Binding
The ACL Binding Remove Page allows the network administrator to remove user-dened ACLs from a selected interface. The monitor user has no access to this page. To remove ACL Binding: 1 Click Device > ACL > ACL Binding > Remove. The ACL Binding Remove Page opens. Figure 37 ACL Binding Remove Page
The ACL Binding Remove Page contains the following elds: Interface Displays the port interface to which the ACL is bound. ACL Name Displays the name of ACL to be removed from the selected port.
2 Select an ACL to be removed. 3 Click Apply. The selected ACLs are removed, and the device is updated.
Viewing Broadcast Storm
Broadcast Storm limits the amount of Multicast and Broadcast frames accepted and forwarded by the device. When Layer 2 frames are forwarded, Broadcast and Multicast frames are ooded to all ports on the relevant VLAN. This occupies bandwidth, and loads all nodes on all ports. A Broadcast Storm is a result of an excessive amount of broadcast messages simultaneously transmitted across a network by a single port. Forwarded message responses are heaped onto the network, straining network resources or causing the network to time out. Broadcast Storm is enabled for all Gigabit ports by dening the packet type and the rate the packets are transmitted. The system measures the incoming Broadcast and Multicast frame rates separately on each port, and discards the frames when the rate exceeds a user-dened rate. Packet threshold is ignored if Broadcast Storm Control is Disabled.
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To view Broadcast Storm Trafc: 1 Click Device > Broadcast Storm > Summary. The Broadcast Storm Setup Page opens. Monitor users have no access to this page. Figure 38 Broadcast Storm Summary Page
The Broadcast Storm Summary Page contains the following elds: Port Indicates the selected port number. Broadcast mode Indicates the packet types for the storming control. The possible mode values are: Disabled Disables storming control on the selected port. Broadcast Enables broadcast control on the selected port. Broadcast&Multicast Enables broadcast and multicast control the selected port. Broadcast Rate Threshold Indicates the maximum rate (packets per second) at which Broadcast or Broadcast&Multicast packets are forwarded.
Modifying Broadcast Storm
The Broadcast Storm Modify Page allows the network administrator to modify Broadcast Storm settings. Monitor users have no access to this page. 1 Click Device > Broadcast Storm > Modify. The Broadcast Storm Modify Page opens. Figure 39 Broadcast Storm Modify Page
The Broadcast Storm Modify Page contains the following elds: Broadcast Mode Indicates if forwarding Broadcast packet types is enabled on the interface. Disabled Disables broadcast control on the selected port. Broadcast Enables broadcast control on the selected port. Broadcast&Multicast Enables broadcast and multicast control on the selected port.
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Broadcast Rate Threshold (10-500,000) Indicates the maximum rate (packets per second) at which Broadcast or Broadcast&Multicast packets are forwarded. The range is 10-500,000. The default value is 100.
Select Port(s) Indicates the ports to be congured. Select All Allows the user to assign the Broadcast Mode to all ports. Select None Removes the ports selected. 2 Dene the relevant elds. 3 Click Apply . Broadcast Storm is dened, and the device is updated.
GENERAL SYSTEM INFORMATION
This section contains information about conguring general system parameters, and includes the following: Viewing System Description Conguring System Name Information Conguring System Time
Viewing System Description
The Device View Page displays parameters for conguring general device information, including the system name, MAC Address, software and hardware versions, and more. 1 Click Device Summary. The Device View Page opens. Figure 40 Device View Page
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The Device View Page contains the following elds: Product Description Displays the device model number and name. Not user-editable. System Name Displays the user-dened device name. See Conguring System Name Information page 86. System Location Displays the location where the system is currently running. System Contact Displays the name of the contact person. See Conguring System Name Information page 86. Serial Number Displays the device serial number. Not editable. Product 3C Number Displays the 3Com device model number. Not editable.
System Object ID Displays the vendors authoritative identication of the network management subsystem contained in the entity. Not editable. MAC Address Displays the device MAC address. Not editable. System Up Time Displays the amount of time since the device was reset. Software Version Displays the installed software version number. Boot Version Displays the current boot version running on the device. Hardware Version Displays the current hardware version of the device. Poll Now This button immediately polls the switch ports for information including speed, use and status. The information is displayed by clicking the port icons at the top of the Device View tab. Device Representation page 25.
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Conguring System The System Name Page allows the Network Administrator to provide a user-dened system name, location, and contact information for the Name Information
device. Monitor users have read-only permissions on this page. To congure the System Name: 1 Click Administration > System Name. The System Name Page opens. Figure 41 System Name Page
The System Name Page includes the following elds: System Name Denes the user-dened device name. The eld range is 0-160 characters. System Location Denes the location where the system is currently running. The eld range is 0-160 characters. System Contact Denes the name of the contact person. The eld range is 0-160 characters.
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2 Dene the elds. 3 Click Apply. The System Name is enabled, and the device is updated. 4 Be sure to save your conguration, or the changes will be lost when the switch is rebooted. To save the conguration, refer to Saving the Conguration on page 31.
Conguring System Time
The System Time Setup Page contains elds for dening system time parameters for the local hardware clock. Daylight Savings Time can be enabled on the device. Monitor users have limited permissions on this page. Country specic times need to be added manually. To congure the System Time: 1 Click Administration > System Time. The System Time Setup Page opens. Figure 42 System Time Setup Page
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The System Time Setup Page contains the following sections: Current Time Displays the current time in Mon-Day-Year Hour: Min:Sec. Time Zone: Selects the time zone.
Daylight Saving This check box enables and disables automatic Daylight Saving Time (DST) on the switch. USA The device switches to DST at 2:00 a.m. from the second Sunday in March, and reverts to standard time at 2:00 a.m. on the First Sunday of November European The device switches to DST at 1:00 am on the last Sunday in March and reverts to standard time at 1:00 am on the last Sunday in October. The European option applies to EU members, and other European countries using the EU standard. Use NTP Server Use the Simple Network Time Protocol to get the time from the time server. IP Address The IP address of the time server. Polling Interval The time interval in minutes at which the switch synchronizes the time from the time server.
Last Successful NTP Connection Displays the last successful update from the time server. Update Now The button to force the update from the time server right away. Click the Apply button before clicking this button when the IP address is changed to a new time server.
Congure Date and Time Manually Instead of using the time server, select this to congure the system time manually.
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2 Dene the Time Zone for the NTP server option. 3 Click the Daylight Saving Box to enable or disable automatic DST option. 4 Manually dene the related elds for NTP server or local date and time. 5 Click Apply. The device is updated with the time settings. 6 Be sure to save your conguration, or the changes will be lost when the switch is rebooted. To save the conguration, refer to Saving the Conguration on page 31.
CONFIGURING PORTS
This section contains information for conguring Port Settings, and includes the following sections: Viewing Port Settings Dening Port Settings Viewing Port Details
Viewing Port Settings
The Port Administration Summary Page permits the network manager to view the current port and LAG setting conguration. The Port Administration Summary Page also displays to which LAGs the port belongs. When conguring the port speed and port Duplex mode, please note the following: Setting the port speed to 10/100/1000 and the Duplex mode to Half =admin speed is = 10/100/1000 half and no advertisement. Setting the port speed to 10/100/1000 and the Duplex mode to Full = admin speed is = 10/100/1000 full and no advertisement. Setting the port speed to 10/100/1000 and the Duplex mode to Auto = admin speed is = Admin Advertisement = 10/100/1000 full and half.
Setting the port speed to Auto and Duplex mode to Half = Admin Advertisement = 10+100+1000 half. Setting the port speed to Auto and Duplex mode to Full = Auto - Admin Advertisement = 10+100+1000 and Full. Setting the port speed to 10/100/1000 and the Duplex mode to Auto = Admin Advertisement = 10/100/1000 Full+Half.
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To view Port Settings: 1 Click Port > Administration > Summary. The Port Administration Summary Page opens. Figure 43 Port Administration Summary Page
The Port Administration Summary Page contains the following elds: Port Indicates the selected port number. Port Status Indicates whether the port is currently operational or non-operational. The possible eld values are: Enabled Indicates the port is enabled. Disabled Indicates the port is disabled. Flow Control Displays the ow control status on the port. Operates when the port is in full duplex mode. The possible eld values are: Enabled Enables ow control on the port. Disabled Disables ow control on the port.
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Speed Displays the congured rate for the port. The port type determines what speed setting options are available. Port speeds can only be congured when auto-negotiation is disabled. The possible eld values are: 10M Indicates the port is currently operating at 10 Mbps. 100M Indicates the port is currently operating at 100 Mbps. 1000M Indicates the port is currently operating at 1000 Mbps. Auto Indicates the port speed is congured to auto-negotiation. Duplex Displays the port duplex mode. This eld is congurable only when auto-negotiation is disabled, and the port speed is set to 10M or 100M or 1000M per second. This eld cannot be congured on LAGs. The possible eld values are:
Full The interface supports transmission between the device and its link partner in both directions simultaneously. Half The interface supports transmission between the device and the client in only one direction at a time. Auto Indicates the port duplex is congured to auto-negotiation. PVID Displays the VLAN ID for the indicated port. The port will apply this VLAN ID to any untagged packet it receives
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Dening Port Settings
The Port Administration Setup Page allows network managers to congure port parameters for specic ports. Monitor users have no access to this page. To congure Port Settings: 1 Click Port > Administration > Setup. The Port Administration Setup Page opens. Figure 44 Port Administration Setup Page
The Port Administration Setup Page contains the following elds: Port State Denes the port state. The possible values are: No Change Retains the current port status. Enabled Enables the port. Disabled Disables the port. Flow Control Displays the ow control status on the port. Operates when the port is in full duplex mode. The possible eld values are: Enabled Enables ow control on the port. Disabled Disables ow control on the port. No Change Retains the current ow control status on port.
Speed Denes the congured rate for the port. The port speed determines what speed setting options are available. Port speeds can only be congured when auto negotiation is disabled. The possible eld values are: 10 Indicates the port is currently operating at 10 Mbps. 100 Indicates the port is currently operating at 100 Mbps. 1000 Indicates the port is currently operating at 1000 Mbps. Auto Use to automatically congure the port. No Change Retains the current port speed. Duplex Denes the port duplex mode. This eld is congurable only when auto-negotiation is disabled. This eld cannot be congured on LAGs. The possible eld values are: Auto Use to automatically congure the port.
Full The interface supports transmission between the device and its link partner in both directions simultaneously. Half The interface supports transmission between the device and the client in only one direction at a time. No Change Retains the current port duplex mode. Select Ports Indicates the ports to be congured. Select All Allows the user to assign the settings to all ports. Select None Removes the ports selected.
2 Dene the elds. 3 Click Apply. The ports setting are applied, and the device is updated.
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Viewing Port Details
The Port Detail Page displays current port parameters for specic ports. To view Port Details: 1 Click Port > Administration > Detail. The Port Detail Page opens. Figure 45 Port Detail Page
The Port Detail Page contains the following elds: Select a Port Displays the current port settings. Port State Indicates the port state. The possible eld values are: Enabled Enables the port. Disabled Disables the port. PVID Indicates VLAN ID of this port for untagged packets. Flow Control Displays the ow control status on the port. Operates when the port is in full duplex mode. The possible eld values are: Enabled Enables ow control on the port. Disabled Disables ow control on the port.
Speed Displays the congured rate for the port. The port type determines what speed setting options are available. Port speeds can only be congured when auto-negotiation is disabled. The possible eld values are: 10 Indicates the port is currently operating at 10 Mbps. 100 Indicates the port is currently operating at 100 Mbps. 1000 Indicates the port is currently operating at 1000 Mbps.
Auto Use to automatically congure the port. The actual speed will show in brackets if the link is up. The value in the bracket indicates the current operating speed. Duplex Displays the port duplex mode. This eld is congurable only when auto-negotiation is disabled. This eld cannot be congured on LAGs. The possible eld values are:
Auto Use to automatically congure the port. The actual duplex will show in brackets if the link is up. Full The interface supports transmission between the device and its link partner in both directions simultaneously. Half The interface supports transmission between the device and the client in only one direction at a time. 2 Select port to view the port detail.
AGGREGATING PORTS
This section contains information for conguring Link Aggregation, which optimizes port usage by linking a group of ports together to form a single LAG. A Link Aggregated Group (LAG) aggregates ports or VLANs into a single virtual port or VLAN. Aggregating ports multiplies the bandwidth between the devices, increases port exibility, and provides link redundancy. Ensure the following: All ports added to an existing LAG which are part of a tagged VLAN inherit the existing VLAN tags. Auto-negotiation mode is congured on the port. The port is in full-duplex mode. All ports in the LAG have the same ingress ltering and tagged modes. All ports in the LAG have the same back pressure and ow control modes. All ports in the LAG have the same priority. All ports in the LAG have the same transceiver type. The device supports up to eight LAGs, and eight ports in each LAG.
This section contains the following topics: Viewing Link Aggregation Conguring Link Aggregation Modifying Link Aggregation Removing Link Aggregation Viewing LACP Dening LACP Priority Dening LACP Port
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Viewing Link The Link Aggregation Summary Page displays port usage by linking a group of ports together to form a single LAG. Aggregating ports Aggregation
multiplies the bandwidth between the devices, increases port exibility, and provides link redundancy. To view Link Aggregation: 1 Click Ports > Link Aggregation > Summary. The Link Aggregation Summary Page opens. Figure 46 Link Aggregation Summary Page
The Link Aggregation Summary Page includes the following elds: Group ID Displays the Link Aggregated Group ID. Ports Displays the member ports included in the specied LAG. Type Displays the type of link aggregation for the Group ID. Manual A static link aggregation group created by network administrators. LACP A link aggregation group created by LACP.
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Conguring Link Aggregation
The Link Aggregation Create Page optimizes port usage by linking a group of ports together to form a single LAG. Aggregating ports multiplies the bandwidth between the devices, increases port exibility, and provides link redundancy. Monitor users have no access to this page. 1 Click Ports > Link Aggregation > Create. The Link Aggregation Create Page opens. Figure 47 Link Aggregation Create Page
The Link Aggregation Create Page includes the following elds: Enter aggregation Group ID Displays the group ID. The range is 1-8 groups. Select ports for the new aggregation Displays the ports for which the link aggregation parameters are dened. Blue Displays a member of the aggregation being created. White Displays a non-existent member of any aggregation. Grey Displays a member of an existing aggregation or VLAN.
Summary Group ID Displays the Link Aggregated Group ID. Type Displays the type of link aggregation for the Group ID. Member Ports Displays the ports congured to the LAG. 2 Dene the elds. 3 Click Apply. The LAG conguration is dened, and the device is updated.
Modifying Link Aggregation
The Link Aggregation Modify Page optimizes port usage by linking a group of ports together to form a single LAG. Aggregating ports multiplies the bandwidth between the devices, increases port exibility, and provides link redundancy. Monitor users have no access to this page. To modify Link Aggregation: 1 Click Ports > Link Aggregation > Modify. The Link Aggregation Modify Page opens. Figure 48 Link Aggregation Modify Page
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The Link Aggregation Modify Page includes the following elds: Select Aggregation to Modify Selects the Link Aggregation Group ID to modify. Selected Ports Allows the network manager to select ports to be added or removed from a current aggregation. The selected or deselected ports are color-coded as follows: Blue Displays a member of the modied aggregation. White Not a member of any aggregation. Grey Displays a member of an existing aggregation or VLAN.
Summary Group ID Displays the Link Aggregated Group ID. Type Displays the type for link aggregation type the Group ID. Member Ports Displays the ports congured to the LAG. 2 Dene the elds. 3 Click Apply. Link Aggregation is congured, and the application is updated.
Removing Link Aggregation
The Link Aggregation Remove Page allows the network manager to remove group IDs containing member ports. Monitor users have no access to this page. To remove Link Aggregation: 1 Click Ports > Link Aggregation > Remove. The Link Aggregation Remove Page opens. Figure 49 Link Aggregation Remove Page
The Link Aggregation Remove Page includes the following elds: Select Aggregation(s) to Remove Displays the Link Aggregation table. Each row corresponds to a Link Aggregated Group ID. The elds in the table are: Group ID Displays the Link Aggregated Group ID. Type Displays the Link Aggregation type. Member Ports Displays the ports for which the link aggregation parameters are dened.
2 Select a group ID to be removed 3 Click Remove. The Link aggregation is removed, and the device is updated.
Viewing LACP
LAG ports can contain different media types if the ports are operating at the same speed. Aggregated links can be set up manually or automatically established by enabling LACP on the relevant links. Aggregate ports can be linked into link-aggregation port-groups. The LACP Summary Page contains elds for viewing LACP LAGs. 1 Click Port > LACP > Summary. The LACP Summary Page opens. Figure 50 LACP Summary Page
The LACP Summary Page contains the following elds: Port Displays the port number. Status Displays the administrative status of the port. Enabled LACP is enabled on the port Disabled LACP is disabled on the port Port-Priority Displays the LACP priority value for the port. The eld range is 0-65535. State Displays inactive or active. Oper Key Displays the operational key value assigned to the port by the switch.
Partner State Displays inactive or active Partner Oper Key Displays the operational key value assigned to the port by the link partner. Group ID Displays the group ID
Dening LACP Prior- LAG ports can contain different media types if the ports are operating at the same speed. Aggregated links can be set up manually or ity
automatically established by enabling LACP on the relevant links. Aggregate ports can be linked into link-aggregation port-groups. The LACP Setup Page contains the eld to congure the system priority. 1 Click Port > LACP > Setup. The LACP Setup Page opens. Figure 51 LACP Setup Page
The LACP Setup Page contains the following eld: System priority Species system priority value. The eld range is 0-65535. The eld default is 32767.
2 Dene the elds. 3 Click Apply. Link Aggregation is modied, and the application is updated.
Dening LACP Port
LAG ports can contain different media types if the ports are operating at the same speed. Aggregated links can be set up manually or automatically established by enabling LACP on the relevant links. Aggregate ports can be linked into link-aggregation port-groups. The LACP Port Setup Page contains elds for modifying LACP LAGs. 1 Click Port > LACP > Port Setup. The LACP Port Setup Page opens. Figure 52 LACP Port Setup Page
Status Displays the administrative LACP function. The possible eld values are: Disabled Disables the LACP function on the selected ports. Enabled Enables the LACP function on the selected ports. Port Priority Displays the LACP priority value for the port. The eld range is 0-65535. Select Ports Displays the port number to which timeout and priority values are assigned.
Select All Allows the user to assign LACP status and port priority to all ports. Select None Removes the ports selected. 2 Dene the elds. 3 Click Apply. Link Aggregation is modied, and the application is updated.
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CONFIGURING VLANS
This section contains the following topics: VLAN Overview Viewing VLAN Details Viewing VLAN Port Details Creating VLANs Modifying VLAN Settings Modifying Port VLAN Settings Removing VLANs
VLAN Overview
VLANs are logical subgroups with a Local Area Network (LAN) which combine user stations and network devices into a single unit, regardless of the physical LAN segment to which they are attached. VLANs allow network trafc to ow more efciently within subgroups. VLANs use software to reduce the amount of time it takes for network changes, additions, and moves to be implemented. VLANs restrict trafc within the VLAN. VLAN1 is the management VLAN. You can only manage the switch through a port that is an untagged member of VLAN1. VLANs have no minimum number of ports, and can be created per unit, per device, or through any other logical connection combination, since they are software-based and not dened by physical attributes.
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VLANs function at Layer 2. Since VLANs isolate trafc within the VLAN, a Layer 3 router working at a protocol level is required to allow trafc ow between VLANs. Layer 3 routers identify segments and coordinate with VLANs. VLANs are Broadcast and Multicast domains. Broadcast and Multicast trafc is transmitted only in the VLAN in which the trafc is generated. VLAN tagging provides a method of transferring VLAN information between VLAN groups. VLAN1is the default VLAN. All ports are untagged members of VLAN1 by default. If any port becomes an untagged member of a different VLAN, then the port is removed from untagged membership of VLAN1. For example: If port 24 is made an untagged member of VLAN 5, the port will no longer be a member of VLAN1. However, if the port is made an tagged member of VLAN5, it still remains untagged in VLAN1. A port can only be an untagged member of one VLAN. By default it is untagged member of VLAN1. If its untagged membership from another VLAN is removed, it will default to untagged membership in VLAN1. There is no restriction on tagged membership. A port can be a tagged member of any number of multiple VLANs.
Viewing VLAN Details
The VLAN Detail Page provides information and global parameters on VLANS congured on the system. 1 Click Device > VLAN > VLAN Detail. The VLAN Detail Page opens. Figure 53 VLAN Detail Page
The VLAN Detail Page contains the following information: Select a VLAN to display Selects a VLAN to be display. Membership Type Displays the membership type for each VLAN. The possible eld values are: Untagged Indicates the interface is an untagged member of the VLAN. Tagged Indicates the interface is a tagged member of a VLAN. VLAN tagged packets are forwarded by the interface. The packets contain VLAN information. Not a Member Indicates the interface is not a member of the VLAN
Viewing VLAN Port Details
The VLAN Port Detail Page provides displays VLAN congured ports. To view VLAN Port details: 1 Click Device > VLAN > Port Detail. The VLAN Port Detail Page opens. Figure 54 VLAN Port Detail Page
The VLAN Port Detail Page contains the following information: Select Port Selects the port to be displayed. Untagged membership Indicates the port is an untagged member of the VLAN. Tagged membership Indicates the port is a tagged member of a VLAN. VLAN tagged packets are forwarded by the interface. The packets contain VLAN information.
Creating VLANs
The VLAN Setup Page allows the network administrator to create userdened VLANs. To view Voice VLAN Settings: The monitor users have no access to this page. To create VLANs: 1 Click Device > VLAN > Setup. The VLAN Setup Page opens. Figure 55 VLAN Setup Page
The VLAN Setup Page contains the following elds: Create VLAN IDs Creates a VLAN ID. ID Displays the VLAN ID. Name Displays the user-dened VLAN name. Rename VLAN 2 Enter a VLAN Number. 3 Click Create. The VLANs are congured, and the device is updated.
Rename the VLANS
The VLAN Rename Page allows the network administrator to rename user-dened VLAN name. The monitor users have no access to this page. To rename VLANs: 1 Click Device > VLAN > Rename. The VLAN Rename Page opens.
Figure 56 VLAN Rename Page
The VLAN Rename Page contains the following elds: Selected ID Displays the selected VLAN ID. Enter new Name Renames the user-dened VLAN name. To rename a VLAN: 1 Highlight a VLAN to be renamed from the VLAN list. 2 Enter the new name for the VLAN 3 Click Rename. The VLAN is renamed and the device is updated.
Modifying VLAN Settings
The Modify VLAN Page allows the network manager to change VLAN membership. The monitor users have no access to this page. To edit VLAN Settings: 1 Click Device > VLAN > Modify VLAN. The Modify VLAN Page opens. Figure 57 Modify VLAN Page
The Modify VLAN Page contains the following elds: Select a VLAN to Modify Select a VLAN name to be displayed.
Select Membership Type Displays the membership type for each VLAN. The possible eld values are: Untagged Indicates the interface is an untagged member of the VLAN. Tagged Indicates the interface is a tagged member of a VLAN. VLAN tagged packets are forwarded by the interface. The packets contain VLAN information.
Not a Member Indicates the interface is not a member of the VLAN. Not Available for Selection Indicates the interface is not available for selection. Select All Allows the user to select all ports to be added to the VLAN. Select None Removes the ports selected. To add ports to a VLAN 1 Select a VLAN to modify. 2 Select the membership type for the selected port. 3 Select ports to be added to the selected VLAN. 4 Click Apply. The selected ports are added to the VLAN, and the device is updated.
Modifying Port VLAN Settings
The Modify VLAN Port Page allows the network manager to modify port VLAN settings. The monitor users have no access to this page. 1 Click Device > VLAN > Modify Port. The Modify VLAN Port Page opens. Figure 58 Modify VLAN Port Page
The Modify VLAN Port Page contains the following elds: Select a Port Selects a port to be modied. Select Membership Type Displays the membership type for eachVLAN. The possible eld values are: Tagged Indicates the interface is a tagged member of a VLAN. VLAN tagged packets are forwarded by the interface. The packets contain VLAN information. Untagged Indicates the interface is an untagged member of the VLAN. Not a Member Indicates the interface is not a member of the VLAN.
Not Available for Selection Indicates the interface is not available for selection. VLAN ID Enter the VLAN ID to which the port is assigned. All Existing VLANs Change the selected port setting in the tagged membership of all the existing VLANs.
2 Select a port. 3 Select Membership type. 4 Enter VLAN ID to be assigned to the port.
5 Click Apply. The VLANs are congured, and the device is updated.
Removing VLANs
The VLAN Remove Page allows the network administrator to remove VLANs. The monitor users have no access to this page. 1 Click Device > VLAN > Remove. The VLAN Remove Page opens. Figure 59 VLAN Remove Page
The VLAN Remove Page contains the following elds: ID Displays the VLAN ID. Name Displays the user-dened VLAN name. Select All Allows the user to select the entire table to be removed. 2 Select the VLAN ID to be deleted. 3 Click Remove. The selected VLANs are deleted, and the device is updated.
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CONFIGURING IP AND MAC ADDRESS INFORMATION

This section contains information for dening IP interfaces, and includes the following sections: Dening IP Addressing Conguring ARP Settings Conguring Address Tables The IP Setup Page contains elds for assigning an IP address. The default gateway is erased when the Default IP address is modied. Packets are forwarded to the default gateway when sent to a remote network. The monitor user has no access to this page. 1 Click Administration > IP Setup. The IP Setup Page opens. Figure 60 IP Setup Page
Dening IP Addressing
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The IP Setup Page contains the following elds: Conguration Method Indicates if the IP address has been congured statically or added dynamically. The possible eld values are: Static Indicates that the IP Interface is congured by the user. DHCP Indicates that the IP Interface is dynamically created. IP Address Displays the currently congured IP address. Subnet Mask Displays the currently congured subnet mask. Default Gateway Displays the currently congured default gateway.
2 Select Static or DHCP mode. 3 If Static has been selected, congure the IP Address, Subnet Mask and Default Gateway. 4 Click Apply. The IP conguration is enabled, and the device is up dated.
Conguring ARP Settings
The Address Resolution Protocol (ARP) converts IP addresses into physical addresses, and maps the IP address to a MAC address. ARP allows a host to communicate with other hosts when only the IP address of its neighbors is known. This section includes the following sections: Viewing ARP Settings Dening ARP Settings Removing ARP Entries
Viewing ARP Settings
The ARP Settings Summary Page displays the current ARP settings. To view ARP Settings: 1 Click Administration > ARP Settings > Summary. The ARP Settings Summary Page opens. Figure 61 ARP Settings Summary Page
The ARP Settings Summary Page contains the following elds: Interface Indicates the VLAN for which ARP parameters are dened. IP Address Indicates the station IP address, which is associated with the MAC Address. MAC Address Displays the station MAC address, which is associated in the ARP table with the IP address.
Status Displays the ARP table entry type. Possible eld values are: Dynamic Indicates the ARP entry is learned dynamically.
Static Indicates the ARP entry is a static entry.
Dening ARP Settings
The ARP Settings Setup Page allows network managers to dene ARP parameters for specic interfaces. The monitor users have no access to this page. To congure ARP entries: 1 Click Administration > ARP Settings > Setup. The ARP Settings Setup Page opens. Figure 62 ARP Settings Setup Page
The ARP Settings Setup Page contains the following elds: VLAN Indicates the VLAN for which ARP parameters are dened. IP Address Indicates the station IP address, which is associated with the MAC address. MAC Address Displays the station MAC address, which is associated in the ARP table with the IP address.
ARP Entry Age Out Species the amount of time (in seconds) that passes between ARP Table entry requests. Following the ARP Entry Age period, the entry is deleted from the table. The range is 1 - 40000000. The default value is 300 seconds.
2 Dene the elds. 3 Click Apply. The ARP parameters are dened, and the device is updated.
Removing ARP Entries
The ARP Settings Remove Page provides parameters for removing ARP entries from the ARP Table. The monitor user has no access to this page. To remove ARP entries: 1 Click Administration > IP Addressing > ARP Settings > Remove. The ARP Settings Remove Page opens. Figure 63 ARP Settings Remove Page
The ARP Settings Remove Page contains the following elds: Clear ARP Table Entries Species the types of ARP entries that are cleared. The possible values are: None Maintains the ARP entries. All Clears all ARP entries. Dynamic Clears only dynamic ARP entries. Static Clears only static ARP entries.
Remove Removes a specic ARP entry. The possible eld values are: Checked Removes the selected ARP entries. Unchecked Maintains the current ARP entries. Interface Indicates the VLAN for which ARP parameters are dened.
IP Address Indicates the station IP address which is associated with the MAC address. MAC Address Displays the station MAC address, which is associated in the ARP table with the IP address. Status Displays the ARP table entry type. Possible eld values are: Dynamic Indicates the ARP entry is learned dynamically. Static Indicates the ARP entry is a static entry.
2 Select the Interface to be removed. 3 Click Remove. The ARP interface is removed, and the device is updated.
Conguring Address Tables
MAC addresses are stored in either the Static Address or the Dynamic Address databases. A packet addressed to a destination stored in one of the databases is forwarded immediately to the port. The Dynamic Address Table can be sorted by interface, VLAN, and MAC Address. MAC addresses are dynamically learned as packets from sources arrive at the device. Addresses are associated with ports by learning the ports from the frames source address. Frames addressed to a destination MAC address that is not associated with any port, are ooded to all ports of the relevant VLAN. Static addresses are manually congured. In order to prevent the bridging table from overowing, dynamic MAC addresses, from which no trafc is seen for a certain period, are erased.
This section includes the following sections: Viewing Address Table Settings Viewing Port Summary Settings Adding Entries into Address Tables Dening Aging Time Removing Address Table Ports Removing Address Tables The Address Table Summary Page displays the current MAC address table conguration. To view Address Table settings: 1 Click Monitoring > Address Tables > Summary. The Address Table Summary Page opens. Figure 64 Address Table Summary Page
Viewing Address Table Settings
The Address Table Summary Page contains the following elds: State Filters the list of MAC Addresses displayed according to the type of MAC Address conguration. Possible values are: All Displays all MAC Addresses.
Static Displays the MAC Addresses that were entered by a user. Dynamic Displays the MAC Addresses that were detected by the switch. MAC Address Displays the current MAC addresses listed in the MAC address table, ltered by the selected value of the State eld. VLAN ID Displays the VLAN ID attached to the MAC Address. State Displays a table display based on the type of MAC address. Possible values are: Static Indicates the MAC address is statically congured.
Dynamic Indicates the MAC address is dynamically congured.
Port Index Indicates the port through which the address was learned. Aging Time Indicates that the MAC address is aged out or not. NOAGED Indicates that the Address Table entry is not aged out. AGING Indicates that the Address Table entry is aged out.
Viewing Port Summary Settings
The Port Summary Page allows the user to view the MAC addresses assigned to specic ports. 1 Click Monitoring > Address Tables > Port Summary. The Port Summary Page opens. Figure 65 Port Summary Page
The Port Summary Page contains the following elds: Select a Port Displays the current port settings. State Filters the list of MAC Addresses displayed according to the type of MAC Address conguration. Possible values are: All Displays all MAC Addresses assigned to the port. Static Displays static MAC Addresses assigned to the port.
Dynamic Displays dynamic MAC Addresses assigned to the port. MAC Address Displays MAC Addresses currently listed in the MAC Addresses table, ltered by the selected value of the State eld. VLAN ID Displays the VLAN ID attached to the MAC Address.
State Displays a port table display based on the type of address. Possible values are: Static Indicates the MAC Address is statically congured.
Dynamic Indicates the MAC Address is dynamically congured. Port Index Indicates Port Table number.
Aging Time Indicates that the MAC address is aged out or not. NOAGED Indicates that the Address Table entry is not aged out. AGING Indicates that the Address Table entry is aged out.
Adding Entries into The Address Table Add Page allows the network manager to assign MAC addresses to ports with VLANs. Address Tables
The monitor users have no access to this page. To add Address Tables: 1 Click Monitoring > Address Tables > Add. The Address Table Add Page opens. Figure 66 Address Table Add Page
The Address Table Add Page contains the following elds: VLAN ID Assigns a VLAN ID to the user-dened MAC Address. MAC Address Denes a MAC Address to be assigned to the specic port and VLAN ID. No Aging Indicates that the MAC address assigned by the user is not aged out.
Checked Indicates that the Address Table entry assigned by the user is not aged out. Unchecked Indicates that the Address Table entry assigned by the user is aged out. Select a Port Select the port for which the MAC settings are dened. MAC Address Displays the current MAC addresses listed in the MAC address table. VLAN ID Displays the VLAN ID assigned to the user-dened MAC Address.
State Displays the current MAC Address state. Possible values are: Static Indicates that the Address Table entry assigned by
Port Index Indicates Port Table number. Aging Time Indicates that the MAC address is aged out or not. NOAGED Indicates that the Address Table entry is not aged out. AGING Indicates that the Address Table entry is aged out. 2 Dene the elds. 3 Click Apply. The MAC address is added to the address table, and the device is updated.
Dening Aging Time The Address Table Setup Page allows the network manager to dene the
Address Table Aging Time. The Aging Time is the amount of time the MAC Addresses remain in the Dynamic MAC Address Table before they are timed out if no trafc from the source is detected. The default value is 300 seconds. The monitor users have no access to this page. To dene the Aging Time: 1 Click Monitoring > Address Tables > Setup. The Address Table Setup Page opens. Figure 67 Address Table Setup Page
The Address Table Setup Page contains the following eld: Aging Time Species the amount of time the MAC Address remains in the Dynamic MAC Address table before it is timed out if no trafc from the source is detected. The default value is 300 seconds. Enter the desired aging time.
3 Click Apply. The MAC address table conguration is enabled, and the device is updated.
Removing Address Table Ports
The Port Remove Page allows the network manager to remove ports from the address tables. The monitor users have no access to this page. To remove ports: 1 Click Monitoring > Address Tables > Port Remove. The Port Remove Page opens. Figure 68 Port Remove Page
The Port Remove Page contains the following elds: Select a Port Displays the current port settings. MAC Address Displays the current MAC addresses listed in the MAC address table. VLAN ID Displays the VLAN ID attached to the MAC Address. State Displays the MAC address conguration method. Possible values are: Static Indicates the MAC address is statically congured.
Dynamic Indicates the MAC address is dynamically congured. Port Index Indicates Port Table number.
Aging Time Indicates that the MAC address is aged out or not. NOAGED Indicates that the Address Table entry is not aged out. AGING Indicates that the Address Table entry is aged out. 2 Select the port(s) to display MAC address on the table. 3. Select the MAC addresses to remove. 4 Click Remove. The selected MAC addresses are removed from the MAC address table, and the device is updated.
Remove address Table
The Address Table Remove Page allows the network manager to remove current MAC addresses from the Address Table. The monitor users have no access to this page. To remove Address Tables: 1 Click Monitoring > Address Table > Remove. The Address Table Remove Page opens. Figure 69 Address Table Remove Page
The Address Table Remove Page contains the following elds: MAC Address Displays the current MAC addresses listed in the MAC address table. VLAN ID Displays the VLAN ID attached to the MAC Address. State Displays the MAC address conguration method. Possible values are: Static Indicates the MAC address is statically congured.
Dynamic Indicates the MAC address is dynamically congured. Port Index Indicates Port Table number.
Aging Time Indicates that the MAC address is aged out or not. NOAGED Indicates that the Address Table entry is not aged out. AGING Indicates that the Address Table entry is aged out. Select All Allows the user ti select all table entries to remove Select None Removes tthe table entries selected. 2 Select the MAC addresses to remove. 3 Click Remove. The selected MAC addresses are removed from the MAC address table, and the device is updated.
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CONFIGURING IGMP SNOOPING & QUERY

This section contains information for conguring IGMP Snooping & Query. When IGMP Snooping is enabled globally, all IGMP packets are forwarded to the CPU. The CPU analyzes the incoming packets and determines: Which ports want to join which Multicast groups. Which ports have Multicast routers generating IGMP queries.
Which routing protocols are forwarding packets and Multicast trafc. When IGMP Snooping is enabled and IGMP Query globally, the device issues IGMP query. Ports requesting to join a specic Multicast group issue an IGMP report, specifying that Multicast group is accepting members. This results in the creation of the Multicast ltering database. This section contains the following topic: Dening IGMP Snooping & Query
Dening IGMP Snooping & Query
The IGMP Snooping & Query Setup Page allows network managers to dene GMP Snooping & Query parameters. The monitor users have read-only access to this page. 1 Click Device > IGMP Snooping & Query > Setup. The IGMP Snooping & Query Setup Page opens.
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Figure 70 IGMP Snooping & Query Setup Page
The IGMP Snooping & Query Setup Page contains the following elds: IGMP Snooping Status Indicates if IGMP Snooping is enabled on the device. The possible eld values are: Disabled Indicates that IGMP Snooping is Disabled on the device. This is the default value. Enabled Indicates that IGMP Snooping is enabled on the device.
IGMP Query Status Indicates if IGMP Query is enabled on the device. The possible eld values are: Disabled Indicates that IGMP Query is disabled on the device. This is the default value. Enabled Indicates that IGMP Query is enabled on the device.
Select VLAN ID Species the VLAN ID. IGMP Snooping Status Indicates if IGMP snooping is enabled on the VLAN. The possible eld values are: .
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Disabled Disables IGMP Snooping on the VLAN. This is the default value. Enabled Enables IGMP Snooping on the VLAN.
IGMP Query Status Indicates if IGMP Query is enabled on the VLAN. The possible eld values are: Disabled Disables IGMP Query on the VLAN. This is the default value. Enabled Enables IGMP Query on the VLAN.
2 Select Enabled IGMP Snooping. 3 Dene the elds. 4 Click Apply. IGMP settings are applied, and the device is updated
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CONFIGURING SPANNING TREE

This section contains information for conguring STP. The Spanning Tree Protocol (STP) provides tree topography for any arrangement of bridges. STP also provides a single path between end stations on a network, eliminating loops. Loops occur when alternate routes exist between hosts. Loops in an extended network can cause bridges to forward trafc indenitely, resulting in increased trafc and reducing network efciency. While Classic STP prevents Layer 2 forwarding loops in a general network topology, convergence can take between 30-60 seconds. Rapid Spanning Tree Protocol (RSTP) detects and uses network topologies that allow a faster STP convergence without creating forwarding loops. The device supports the following STP versions: Classic STP Provides a single path between end stations, avoiding and eliminating loops. Rapid STP Detects and uses network topologies that provide faster convergence of the spanning tree, without creating forwarding loops. While Classic STP prevents Layer 2 forwarding loops in a general network topology, convergence can take between 30-60 seconds. Rapid Spanning Tree Protocol (RSTP) detects and uses network topologies that allow a faster STP convergence without creating forwarding loops. This section contains the following topics: Viewing Spanning Tree Dening Spanning Tree Modifying Spanning Tree
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Viewing Spanning Tree
The Spanning Tree Summary Page displays the current Spanning Tree parameters for all ports. To view Spanning Tree Summary: 1 Click Device > Spanning Tree > Summary. The Spanning Tree Summary Page opens. Figure 71 Spanning Tree Summary Page
The Spanning Tree Summary Page contains the following elds: Port The interface for which the information is displayed. Status Indicates if STP or RSTP is enabled on the port. The possible eld values are: Enabled Indicates that STP or RSTP is enabled on the port.
Disabled Indicates that neither STP nor RSTP is enabled on the port. Path Cost Indicates the port contribution to the root path cost. The path cost is adjusted to a higher or lower value, and is used to forward trafc when a path is re-routed.
Edge Port Indicates if Edge Port is enabled on the port. If Edge Port is enabled for a port, the Port State is automatically placed in the Forwarding state when the port link is up. Edge Port optimizes the STP protocol convergence. STP convergence takes 30 seconds and is not dependent on the number of switches in the network. However, an edge port that receives a BPDU immediately loses edge port status and becomes a normal spanning tree port. The possible eld values are: Enabled Indicates that Edge Port is enabled on the port Disabled Indicates Edge Port is Disabled on the port.
State Displays the current STP state of a port. If enabled, the port state determines what action is taken on trafc. Possible port states are:
Disabled Indicates that STP is currently Disabled on the port. The port forwards trafc while learning MAC addresses. Blocking Indicates that the port is currently blocked and cannot forward trafc or learn MAC addresses. Blocking is displayed when Classic STP is enabled. Listening Indicates that the port is in Listening mode. The port cannot forward trafc nor can it learn MAC addresses. Learning Indicates that the port is in Learning mode. The port cannot forward trafc, however it can learn new MAC addresses. Forwarding Indicates that the port is in Forwarding mode. The port can forward trafc and learn new MAC addresses. Discarding Indicates that the port is in Discarding mode. The port is listening to BPDUs, and discards any other frames it receives. Link Type Displays the link type of the port. A port that operates in full-duplex is assumed to be point-to-point, while a half-duplex port is considered as a shared port by default. The possible eld values are: Point to point Indicates that a point-to-point link is established on the port. Shared Indicates that a shared link is established on the port.
Priority Priority value of the port. The priority value inuences the port choice when a bridge has two ports connected in a loop. The priority range is between 0 -240.
Dening Spanning Tree
Network administrators can assign STP settings to specic interfaces using the Spanning Tree Setup Page. The monitor user has no access to this page. To congure Spanning Tree Setup: 1 Click Device > Spanning Tree > Setup. The Spanning Tree Setup Page opens.
Figure 72 Spanning Tree Setup Page
The Spanning Tree Setup Page contains the following elds: Status Indicates whether STP or RSTP is enabled on the device. The possible eld values are: Enabled Enables STP or RSTP on the device. Disabled Disables STP and RSTP on the device.
Priority Species the bridge priority value. When switches or bridges are running STP, each is assigned a priority. After exchanging BPDUs, the device with the lowest priority value be comes the Root Bridge. The eld range is 0-61440. The default value is 32768. The port priority value is provided in increments of 4096. STP Version Species the STP version to run on the device. The possible eld values are: STP Species STP to run on the device RSTP Species RSTP to run on the device. Hello Time Species the device Hello Time. The Hello Time indicates the amount of time in seconds a Root Bridge waits between conguration messages. The default is 2 seconds.
Forward Delay Species the device Forward Delay Time. The Forward Delay Time is the amount of time in seconds a bridge remains in a listening and learning state before forwarding packets. The default is 15 seconds. Max Age Species the device Maximum Age Time. The Maximum Age Time is the amount of time in seconds a bridge waits before sending conguration messages. The default Maximum Age Time is 20 seconds. 2 Dene the elds. 3 Click Apply. STP setting are applied, and the device is updated.
Modifying Spanning The Spanning Tree Port Setup Page contains information for modifying Spanning Tree parameters. Tree
Monitor users have no access to this page. To modify Spanning Tree: 1 Click Device > Spanning Tree > Port Setup. The Spanning Tree Port Setup Page opens.
Figure 73 Spanning Tree Port Setup Page
The Spanning Tree Port Setup Page contains the following elds: Status Species if STP is enabled on the port. The possible eld values are: Enabled Species that STP is enabled on the port. Disabled Species that STP is disabled on the port.
No Change Maintains the current STP settings. This is the default value.
Edge Port Species if Edge Port is enabled on the port. If Edge Port is enabled for a port, the Port State is automatically placed in the Forwarding state when the port link is up. Edge Port optimizes the STP protocol convergence. STP convergence takes 30 seconds and is not dependent on the number of switches in the network. However, an edge port that receives a BPDU immediately loses edge port status and becomes a normal spanning tree port. The possible eld values are:
Enabled Species the Edge Port is enabled on the port. Disabled Species the Edge Port is disabled on the port.
No Change Maintains the current the Edge Port settings. This is the default value. Link Type Species the RSTP link type. The possible eld values are:
Point to Point Enables the device to establish a Point-to-Point link on the port. Ports set to Full Duplex modes are considered Point-to-Point port links. Shared Enables the device to establish a shared link on the port. Auto Enables the device to establish automatically a Point-to Point link.
Path Cost Indicates the port contribution to the root path cost. The path cost is adjusted to a higher or lower value, and is used to forward trafc when a path is re-routed. The eld range is 1-200,000,000. Priority Priority value of the port. The priority value inuences the port choice when a bridge has two ports connected in a loop The priority value is between 0 -240. Select Port(s) Indicates the ports to be dened.
Select All Allows the user to assign the STP settings to all ports. Select None Removes the ports selected.
2 Select the ports to be dened 3 Dene the elds.
4 Click Apply. Spanning Tree is modied on the port, and the device is updated.
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CONFIGURING SNMP
Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) provides a method for managing network devices. The device supports the following SNMP versions: SNMP version 1 SNMP version 2c
SNMP v1 and v2c
The SNMP agents maintain a list of variables, which are used to manage the device. The variables are dened in the Management Information Base (MIB). The SNMP agent denes the MIB specication format, as well as the format used to access the information over the network. Access rights to the SNMP agents are controlled by access strings. This section contains the following topics: Dening SNMP Communities Removing SNMP Communities Dening SNMP Traps Removing SNMP Traps
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Dening SNMP Communities
Access rights are managed by dening communities in the SNMP Communities Setup Page. When the community names are changed, access rights are also changed. SNMP communities are dened only for SNMP v1 and SNMP v2c. Monitor users have no access to this page. To dene SNMP communities: 1 Click Administration > SNMP > Communities > Setup. The SNMP Communities Setup Page opens. Figure 74 SNMP Communities Setup Page
The SNMP Communities Setup Page contains the following elds: SNMP Status Denes SNMP on the device. The possible eld values are: Enabled Enables SNMP on the device. Disabled Disables SNMP on the device.
Insert New Community Adds a SNMP community string.
SNMP Management Management Station Displays the management station IP address for which the SNMP community is dened. Open Access Provides SNMP access to all the stations. Community String Standard Displays pre-dened community strings. The possible eld values are:
public Displays the pre-dened public community string name. private Displays the pre-dened private community string name. User Dened Denes a user-dened community string name. Access Mode Denes the access rights of the community. The possible eld values are:
Read Only Management access is restricted to read-only, and changes cannot be made to the community. Read Write Management access is read-write and changes can be made to the device conguration, but not to the community. 2 Dene the relevant elds. 3 Click Apply. The SNMP Communities are dened, and the device is updated.
Removing SNMP Communities
The SNMP Communities Remove Page allows the system manager to remove SNMP Communities. Monitor users have no access to this page. To remove SNMP communities: 1 Click Administration > SNMP > Communities > Remove. The SNMP Communities Remove Page opens. Figure 75 SNMP Communities Remove Page
The SNMP Communities Remove Page contains the following elds: Remove Removes a community. The possible eld values are: Checked Removes the selected SNMP community. Unchecked Maintains the SNMP communities.
Management Station Displays the management station IP address for which the SNMP community is dened.
Community String Displays the user-dened text string which authenticates the management station to the device.
Access Mode Displays the access rights of the community. The possible eld values are: Read Only Management access is restricted to read-only, and changes cannot be made to the community. Read Write Management access is read-write and changes can be made to the device conguration, but not to the community. 2 Select the SNMP Community to be removed. 3 Click Remove. The SNMP Community is removed, and the device is updated.
Dening SNMP Traps
The SNMP Traps Setup Page contains information for dening lters that determine whether traps are sent to specic users, and the trap type sent. Monitor users have no access to this page. To dene SNMP traps: 1 Click Administration > SNMP > Traps. The SNMP Traps Setup Page opens. Figure 76 SNMP Traps Setup Page
The SNMP Traps Setup Page contains the following elds: Recipients IP Address Denes the IP address to which the traps are sent. Community String Denes the community string of the trap manager. Trap Version Denes the trap type. The possible eld values are: SNMP V1 Indicates that SNMP Version 1 traps are sent. SNMP V2c Indicates that SNMP Version 2 traps are sent.
2 Dene the relevant elds. 3 Click Apply. The SNMP Traps are dened, and the device is updated.
Removing SNMP Traps
The SNMP Traps Remove Page allows the network manager to remove SNMP Traps. Monitor users have no access to this page. To remove SNMP traps: 1 Click Administration > SNMP > Traps > Remove. The SNMP Traps Remove Page opens.
Figure 77 SNMP Traps Remove Page
The SNMP Traps Remove Page contains the following elds: Remove Deletes the currently selected recipient. The possible eld values are: Checked Removes the selected recipient from the list of recipients. Unchecked Maintains the list of recipients.
Recipients IP Denes the IP address to which the traps are sent. Trap Displays the trap type. The possible eld values are: SNMP V1 Indicates that SNMP Version 1 traps are sent. SNMP V2c Indicates that SNMP Version 2 traps are sent.
Community String Denes the community string of the trap manager. 2 Select the SNMP trap to be deleted. 3 Click Remove. The SNMP trap is deleted, and the device is updated.
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CONFIGURING QUALITY OF SERVICE

Quality of Service (QoS) provides the ability to implement QoS and priority queuing within a network. For example, certain types of trafc that require minimal delay, such as Voice, Video, and real-time trafc can be assigned a high priority queue, while other trafc can be assigned a lower priority queue. The result is an improved trafc ow for trafc with high demand. QoS is dened by: Classication Species which packet elds are matched to specic values. All packets matching the user-dened specications are classied together. Action Denes trafc management where packets are forwarded are based on packet information, and packet eld values such as VLAN Priority Tag (VPT) and DiffServ Code Point (DSCP). VPT Classication Information VLAN Priority Tags (VPT) are used to classify packets by mapping packets to one of the egress queues. VPT to Queue assignments are user-denable. Packets arriving untagged are assigned a default VPT value, which is set on a per-port basis. The assigned VPT is used to map the packet to the egress queue.
This section contains information for conguring QoS, and includes the following topics: Viewing CoS Settings Dening CoS Dening Queuing Algorithm Viewing CoS to Queue Dening CoS to Queue Viewing DSCP to CoS Conguring DSCP to CoS Conguring Trust Settings Viewing Bandwidth Settings Dening Bandwidth Settings Dening Voice VLAN
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Viewing CoS Settings
The CoS Summary Page displays CoS default settings assigned to ports. To view CoS Settings: 1 Click Device > QoS > CoS > Summary. The CoS Summary Page opens. Figure78 CoS Summary Page
The CoS Summary Page contains the following elds: Interface Displays the interface for which the CoS default value is dened. Default CoS Displays the default CoS value for incoming packets for which a VLAN priority tag is not dened. The possible eld values are 0-7.
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Dening CoS
The CoS Setup Page contains information for enabling QoS globally. Monitor users have no access to this page. To congure CoS Settings: 1 Click Device > QoS > CoS Setup. The CoS Setup Page opens. Figure79 CoS Setup Page
The CoS Setup Page contains the following elds: QoS Mode Determines the QoS mode on the device: Disabled Disables QoS on the device. Enabled Enables QoS on the device. Select Port(s) Indicates the ports to be congured. Set Default Sets the default user priority. The possible eld values are 0-7. The default CoS value is 0. With the default settings, 0 is the lowest and 7 is the highest priority. Restore Default Restores the device factory defaults for CoS values.
2 Dene the elds. 3 Click Apply. CoS is enabled on the device, and the device is updated.
Dening Queuing Algorithm
The Queue Setup Page provides two scheduling methods: strict and weighted round robin (WRR).When QoS mode is disabled in the CoS Setup page, the scheduling method will be the default setting, WRR. Monitor users have no access to this page To congure Queue Settings: 1 Click Device > QoS > Queue. The Queue Setup Page opens. Figure 80 Queue Setup Page
The Queue Setup Page contains the following elds: Strict Priority Process the higher over the lower queues.
WRR(ratio 1:2:15) Rotate service among the queues based on the weights assigned to each queues. 2 Dene the elds. 3 Click Apply. The queue is dened, and the device is updated.
Viewing CoS to Queue
The CoS to Queue Summary Page contains a table that displays the CoS values mapped to trafc queues. To view CoS Values to Queues: 1 Click Device > QoS > CoS to Queue > Summary. The CoS to Queue Summary Page opens. Figure81 CoS to Queue Summary Page
The CoS to Queue Summary Page contains the following elds: Class of Service Species the CoS priority tag values, where zero is the lowest and 7 is the highest. Queue Denes the trafc forwarding queue to which the CoS priority is mapped. Four trafc priority queues are supported.
Dening CoS to The CoS to Queue Setup Page contains elds for mapping CoS values to trafc queues. Four trafc priority queues are supported on the Queue
device, with 1 representing the lowest queue and 4 as the highest. The highest priority queue functions with strict priority. Queues 1-3 function with WRR priority with the following weights (1, 2 and 10) respectively. The monitor user has no access to this page.
To congure CoS values to queues: 1 Click Device > QoS > CoS to Queue > Setup. The CoS to Queue Setup Page opens. Figure 82 CoS to Queue Setup Page
The CoS to Queue Setup Page contains the following elds: Restore Defaults Restores the device factory defaults for mapping CoS values to a forwarding queue. Class of Service Species the CoS priority tag values, where zero is the lowest and 7 is the highest.
Queue Denes the trafc forwarding queue to which the CoS priority is mapped. 2 Dene the queue number in the Queue eld next to the required CoS value. 3 Click Apply. The CoS value is mapped to a queue, and the device is updated.
Viewing DSCP to CoS
The DSCP to CoS Summary Page contains elds for mapping DSCP settings to trafc queues. For example, a packet with a DSCP tag value of 3 can be assigned to queue 4. To view the DSCP Queue: 1 Click Device > QoS > DSCP to CoS > Summary. The DSCP to CoS Summary Page opens. Figure 83 DSCP to CoS Summary Page
The DSCP to CoS Summary Page contains the following elds: DSCP Displays the incoming packets DSCP value. Cos Species the value of CoS to which the DSCP priority is mapped for trafc forwarding. Eight (8) CoS are supported. 2 Dene the queue number in the CoS eld next to the required DSCP value. 3 Click Apply. The DSCP values are mapped to CoS values, and the device is updated.
Conguring DSCP to CoS
The DSCP to CoS Setup Page contains elds for mapping DSCP settings to values of CoS. For example, a packet with a DSCP tag value of 3 can be assigned to CoS 1. The monitor user has no access to this page. To map DSCP to CoS : 1 Click Device > QoS > DSCP to CoS > Setup. The DSCP to CoS Setup Page opens. Figure 84 DSCP to CoS Setup Page
The DSCP to CoS Setup Page contains the following elds: DSCP Displays the incoming packets DSCP value. CoS Species the value of CoS to which the DSCP priority is mapped for trafc forwarding. Eight (8) CoS are supported.
2 Dene the queue number in the CoS eld next to the required DSCP value. 3 Click Apply. The DSCP values are mapped to CoS values, and the device is updated.
Conguring Trust Settings
The Trust Setup Page contains information for enabling trust on congured interfaces. The original device QoS default settings can be reassigned to the interface in the Trust Setup Page. To enable Trust: 1 Click Device > QoS > Trust Setup. The Trust Setup Page opens. Figure 85 Trust Setup Page
The Trust Setup Page contains the following elds: Trust Mode Denes which packet elds to use for classifying packets entering the device. When no rules are dened, the trafc containing the predened packet CoS eld is mapped according to the relevant trust modes table. Trafc not containing a predened packet eld is mapped to best effort. The possible Trust Mode eld values are: CoS Classies trafc based on the CoS tag value. DSCP Classies trafc based on the DSCP tag value.
2 Dene the elds. 3 Click Apply. Trust mode is enabled on the device.
Viewing Bandwidth The Bandwidth Summary Page displays bandwidth settings for a specied interface. Settings
To view Bandwidth Settings: 1 Click Device > QoS > Bandwidth > Summary. The Bandwidth Summary Page opens. Figure 86 Bandwidth Summary Page
The Bandwidth Summary Page contains the following elds: Interface Displays the interface for which rate limit and shaping parameters are dened.
Ingress Rate Limit Status Indicates if rate limiting is dened on the interface. The possible eld values are: Enable Enables ingress rate limiting on the interface. No Limit Ingress rate limiting is disabled on the interface. Rate Limit Indicates the trafc limit for the port.
Egress Shaping Rates Status Denes the shaping status. The possible eld values are: Enable Egress rate limiting is enabled on the interface. No Limit Egress rate limiting is disabled on the interface. CIR Indicates CIR as the interface shaping type. CbS Indicates CbS as the interface shaping type.
The Bandwidth Setup Page allows network managers to dene the Dening Bandwidth Settings bandwidth settings for a specied interface. Interface shaping can be
based on an interface and is determined by the lower specied value. The interface shaping type is selected in the Bandwidth Setup Page. The monitor user has no access to this page. To congure Bandwidth Settings:
1 Click Device > QoS > Bandwidth > Setup. The Bandwidth Setup Page opens. Figure 87 Bandwidth Setup Page
The Bandwidth Setup Page contains the following elds: Ingress Rate Limit Enable Ingress Rate Limit Enables setting an Ingress Rate Limit. Ingress Rate Limit Indicates the trafc limit for the port. The possible eld value is 128-500,032 kbits per second.
Egress Shaping Rate Enable Egress Shaping Rate Enables Egress Shaping Rates. Committed Information Rate (CIR) Denes CIR as the inter face shaping type. The possible eld value is 128-500,032 kbits per second. Committed Burst Size (CbS) Denes CbS as the interface shaping type. The possible eld value is 64-131,072 kbits per second. Select ports Indicates the ports to be congured. Select All Allows the user to assign the bandwidth settings to all ports. Select None Removes the ports selected. 2 Select the ports to be congured. 3 Dene the elds. 4 Click Apply. The bandwidth is dened, and the device is updated.
Dening Voice VLAN
Voice VLAN allows network administrators to enhance the VoIP service by conguring ports to carry IP voice trafc from IP phones on a specic VLAN. VoIP trafc has a precongured OUI prex in the source MAC address. Network Administrators can congure VLANs on which voice IP trafc is forwarded. Non-VoIP trafc is dropped from the Voice VLAN in auto Voice VLAN secure mode. Voice VLAN also provides QoS to VoIP, ensuring that the quality of voice does not deteriorate if the IP trafc is received unevenly. The system supports one Voice VLAN. There are two operational modes for IP Phones: IP phones are congured with VLAN-mode as enabled, ensuring that tagged packets are used for all communications. If the IP phones VLAN-mode is disabled, the phone uses untagged packets. The phone uses untagged packets while retrieving the initial IP address through DHCP. The phone eventually use the Voice VLAN and start sending tagged packets. This section contains the following topics: Viewing Voice VLANs Dening Voice VLAN Dening Voice VLAN Port Settings Viewing Voice VLAN Port Denitions Viewing the OUI Summaries Modifying OUI Denitions
Viewing Voice VLAN The Voice VLAN Summary Page contains information about the Voice
VLAN currently enabled on the device, including the ports enabled and included in the Voice VLAN. To view Voice VLAN Settings: 1 Click Device > QoS > VoIP > Trafc Setting > Summary. The Voice VLAN Summary Page opens. Figure 88 Voice VLAN Summary Page
The Voice VLAN Summary Page contains the following elds: Voice VLAN State Indicates if Voice VLAN is enabled on the device. The possible eld values are: Enabled Enables Voice VLAN on the device.
Disabled Disables Voice VLAN on the device. This is the default value. Voice VLAN ID Denes the Voice VLAN ID number. Voice VLAN Aging Time Indicates the amount of time after the last IP phones OUI is aged out for a specic port. The port will age out after the bridge and voice aging time. The default time is one day. The eld format is Day, Hour, Minute. The aging time starts after the MAC Address is aged out from the Dynamic MAC
Address table. The default time is 300 sec. For more information on dening MAC address age out time, see Dening Aging Time. Ports Enabled for Voice VLAN Displays the ports on which Voice VLAN is enabled. Ports in the Voice VLAN Displays the active ports which are included in the Voice VLAN currently.
Dening Voice VLANs
The Voice VLAN Setup Page provides information for enabling and dening Voice VLAN globally on the device. To congure Voice VLAN Settings: 1 Click Device > QoS > VoIP > Trafc Setting > Setup. The Voice VLAN Setup Page opens. Figure 89 Voice VLAN Setup Page
The Voice VLAN Setup Page contains the following elds: Voice VLAN Status Indicates if Voice VLAN is enabled on the device. The possible eld values are: Enabled Enables Voice VLAN on the device.
Disabled Disables Voice VLAN on the device. This is the default value.
Voice VLAN ID Denes the Voice VLAN ID number. Voice VLAN Aging Time Indicates the amount of time after the last IP phones OUI is aged out for a specic port. The port will age out after the bridge and voice aging time. The default time is one day. The eld format is Day, Hour, Minute. The aging time starts after the MAC Address is aged out from the Dynamic MAC Address table. The default time is 300 sec. For more information on dening MAC address age out time, see Dening Aging Time. 2 Select Enable in the Voice VLAN State eld. 3 Dene the Voice VLAN and Voice VLAN Aging Time elds. 4 Click Apply. The Voice VLAN is dened, and the device is updated.
Dening Voice VLAN The Voice VLAN Port Setup Page contains information for dening Voice VLAN port settings. Port Settings
To congure Voice VLAN port settings: 1 Click Device > QoS > VoIP > Trafc Setting > Port Setup. The Voice VLAN Port Setup Page opens. Figure 90 Voice VLAN Port Setup Page
The Voice VLAN Port Setup Page contains the following elds: Voice VLAN Port Mode Denes the Voice VLAN mode. The possible eld values are:
No Changes Maintains the current Voice VLAN port settings. This is the default value. None Indicates that the selected port will not be added to a Voice VLAN. Manual Adding a selected port to a Voice VLAN. Auto Indicates that if trafc with an IP Phone MAC Address is transmitted on the port, the port joins the Voice VLAN. The port is aged out of the voice VLAN if the IP phones MAC address (with an OUI prex) is aged out and exceeds the dened Voice VLAN Aging Time in the setup page. Voice VLAN Port Security Indicates if port security is enabled on the Voice VLAN. Port Security ensures that packets arriving with an unrecognized MAC address are dropped.
No Changes Maintains the current Voice VLAN port security settings. Enabled Enables port security on the Voice VLAN.
Disabled Disables port security on the Voice VLAN. This is the default value. Select Port Enables selecting specic ports to which the Voice VLAN settings are applied. Selected (Blue) Indicates that the port is selected, and Voice VLAN settings are applied to the port. Unselected Indicates that the port is not selected, and the Voice VLAN settings are not applied to the port. This is the default value. Select All Allows the user to assign the Voice VLAN settings to all ports. Select None Removes the ports selected.
2 Click a port in the Zoom View. The port is highlighted in blue. 3 Dene the Voice VLAN Port Mode and Voice VLAN Security elds. 4 Click Apply. The Voice VLAN port settings are dened, and the device is updated.
Viewing Voice VLAN The Voice VLAN Port Details Page displays the Voice VLAN port settings for specic ports. Port Denitions
To view Voice VLAN Port Detail Settings: 1 Click Device > QoS > VoIP > Trafc Setting > Port Detail. The Voice VLAN Port Details Page opens. Figure 91 Voice VLAN Port Details Page
2 Click a port in the Zoom View. The port is highlighted in blue, and the Voice VLAN port settings are displayed in the text box.
The Voice VLAN Port Details Page contains the following elds: Select a Port Select a port for displaying the current Voice VLAN port settings. VLAN port denitions are applied. Port Displays the Voice VLAN Port Details for a selected port. Mode Denes the Voice VLAN mode. The possible eld values are:
None Indicates that the selected port will not be added to a Voice VLAN. Manual Adding a selected port to a Voice VLAN. Auto Indicates that if trafc with an IP Phone MAC Address is transmitted on the port, the port joins the Voice VLAN. The port is aged out of the voice VLAN if the IP phones MAC address (with an OUI prex) is aged out and exceeds the dened Voice VLAN Aging Time in the setup page.
Security Indicates if port security is enabled on the Voice VLAN. Port Security ensures that packets arriving with an unrecognized MAC address are dropped. Enabled Enables port security on the Voice VLAN.
Disabled Disables port security on the Voice VLAN. This is the default value.
Viewing the OUI Summaries
The Voice VLAN OUI Summary Page lists the Organizationally Unique Identiers (OUIs) associated with the Voice VLAN. The rst three bytes of the MAC Address contain a manufacturer identier. The last three bytes contain a unique station ID. Using the OUI, network managers can add specic manufacturers MAC addresses to the OUI table. Once the OUIs are added, all trafc received on the Voice VLAN ports from the specic IP phone with a listed OUI, is forwarded on the voice VLAN.
To view VLAN Settings: 1 Click Device > QoS > VoIP Trafc Setting > OUI Summary. The Voice VLAN OUI Summary Page opens. Figure 92 Voice VLAN OUI Summary Page
The Voice VLAN OUI Summary Page contains the following elds: OUI List Telephony OUI(s) Lists the OUIs currently enabled on the Voice VLAN. The following OUIs are enabled by default. 00:E0:BB Assigned to 3Com IP Phones. 00:03:6B Assigned to Cisco IP Phones. 00:E0:75 Assigned to Polycom/Veritel IP Phones. 00:D0:1E Assigned to Pingtel IP Phones. 00:01:E3 Assigned to Siemens IP Phones. 00:60:B9 Assigned to NEC/Philips IP Phones. 00:0F:E2 Assigned to H3C IP Phones. Description Provides an OUI description (up to 32 characters).
Modifying OUI The Voice VLAN OUI Modify Page allows network administrators to add new OUIs or to remove previously dened OUIs from the Voice VLAN. Denitions
The OUI is the rst half on the MAC address and is manufacture specic. The last three bytes contain a unique station ID. The packet priority derives from the source/destination MAC prex. The packet gets higher priority when there is a match with the OUI list. Using the OUI, network managers can add specic manufactures MAC addresses to the OUI table. Once the OUIs are added, all trafc received on the Voice VLAN ports from the specic IP phone with a listed OUI, is forwarded on the voice VLAN. To modify OUI Settings: 1 Click Device > QoS > VoIP Trafc Setting > OUI Modify. The Voice VLAN OUI Modify Page opens. Figure 93 Voice VLAN OUI Modify Page
The Voice VLAN OUI Modify Page contains the following elds: Telephony OUI Denes new OUIs enabled on the Voice VLAN. Description Provides a user-dened OUI description (up to 32 characters).
2 Denes or selects the relative eld. 3 Click Add or Remove, and the device is updated.
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MANAGING SYSTEM FILES

This section contains information about managing the conguration les and installing and backing up the switch rmware. This section includes the following topics:
Conguration File Structure

Backing Up System Files Restoring Files Upgrade the Firmware Image Activating Image Files
Conguration File Structure
The conguration le structure consists of the following: Startup Conguration File Contains the commands required to recongure the device to the same settings as when the device is powered down or rebooted. The Startup le is created by copying the conguration commands from the Running Conguration le or by downloading the conguration le from via TFTP or HTTP. Running Conguration File Contains all conguration le commands, and all commands entered during the current session. When the device is powered down or rebooted, the commands in the Running Conguration le are lost. During startup, all commands in the Startup le are copied to the Running Conguration File and applied to the device. To update the Startup le, click the Save Conguration button before powering down the device. This copies the Running Conguration le to the Startup Conguration le. Image les Software upgrades are used when a new version le is downloaded. The le is checked for the right format, and that it is complete. After a successful download, the new version is marked, and is used after the device is reset.
Backup and restore of the conguration les are always done from and to the Startup Cong le.
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Backing Up System Files
The Backup Page permits network managers to backup the system conguration to a TFTP or HTTP server. The monitor users have no access to this page. 1 To keep your currently running conguration, click the Save Conguration item on the left side of the page. 2 Click Administration > Backup & Restore > Backup. The Backup Page opens. Figure 94 Backup Page
The Backup Page contains the following elds: Upload via TFTP Enables initiating an upload to the TFTP server. Upload via HTTP Enables initiating an upload to the HTTP client or HTTPS client. TFTP Server IP Address Species the TFTP Server IP Address to which the conguration les are uploaded. Destination File Name Species the destination le to which the conguration le is uploaded.
3 Dene the relevant elds. 4 Click Apply. The backup le is dened, and the device is updated.
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Restoring Files
The Restore Page restores les from the TFTP or HTTP server. The monitor users have no access to this page. 1 Click Administration > Backup & Restore > Restore. The Restore Page opens. Figure 95 Restore Page
The Restore Page contains the following elds: Download via TFTP Enables a download from the TFTP server. Download via HTTP Enables a download from the HTTP client or HTTPS client.
Conguration Download TFTP Server IP Address Species the TFTP Server IP Address from which the conguration les are downloaded.
Source File Name Species the source le from which the conguration le is downloaded. 2 Dene the relevant elds. 3 Click Apply. The restore le is dened, and the device is updated.
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Upgrade the Firmware Image
The Restore Image Page permits network managers to upgrade the switch rmware. Note: The bootcode can only be upgraded using the Command Line Interface (CLI). See Upgrading Software using the CLI. The monitor user has no access to this page. To download the software image: 1 Click Administration > Firmware Upgrade > Restore Image. The Restore Image Page opens.
Figure 96 Restore Image Page
The Restore Image Page contains the following elds: Download via TFTP Enables initiating a download via the TFTP server. Download via HTTP Enables initiating a download via the HTTP client or HTTPS client. TFTP Server IP Address Species the TFTP Server IP Address from which the image les are downloaded. Source File Name Species the image les to be downloaded. 2 Dene the relevant elds. 3 Click Apply. The les are downloaded, and the device is updated.
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Activating Image Files
The Active Image Page allows network managers to select and reset the Image les. To upload System les: 1 Click Administration > Firmware Upgrade > Active Image. The Active Image Page opens. Figure 97 Active Image Page
The Active Image Page contains the following elds: Active Image After Reset The Image le which is active on the unit after the device is reset. The possible eld values are: Current Image Activates the current image after the device is reset. Backup Image Activates backup image after the device is reset. 2 Select the active image to be activated after reset. 3 Click Apply. The active image le is dened, and the device is updated.
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VIEWING STATISTICS
This section contains information about viewing port statistics.
Viewing Port Statistics
The Port Statistics Summary Page contains elds for viewing Information about device utilization and errors that occurred on the device. To view RMON statistics: 1 Click Ports > Statistics > Summary. The Port Statistics Summary Page opens. Figure 98 Port Statistics Summary Page
The Port Statistics Summary Page contains the following elds: Select a Port Denes the specic port for which RMON statistics are displayed.
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Refresh Rate Denes the amount of time that passes before the interface statistics are refreshed. The possible eld values are:
No Refresh Indicates that the port statistics are not refreshed. 15 Sec Indicates that the port statistics are refreshed every 15 seconds. 30 Sec Indicates that the port statistics are refreshed every 30 seconds. 60 Sec Indicates that the port statistics are refreshed every 60 seconds. Received Bytes (Octets) Displays the number of octets received on the interface since the device was last refreshed. This number includes bad packets and FCS octets, but excludes framing bits. Received Packets Displays the number of packets received on the interface, including bad packets, Multicast and broadcast packets, since the device was last refreshed. Broadcast Packets Received Displays the number of good broadcast packets received on the interface since the device was last refreshed. This number does not include Multicast packets. Multicast Packets Received Displays the number of good Multicast packets received on the interface since the device was last refreshed.
CRC & Align Errors Displays the number of CRC and Align errors that have occurred on the interface since the device was last refreshed. Undersize Packets Displays the number of undersized packets (less than 64 octets) received on the interface since the device was last refreshed. Oversize Packets Displays the number of oversized packets (over 1518 octets) received on the interface since the device was last refreshed.
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Fragments Displays the number of fragments (packets with less than 64 octets, excluding framing bits, but including FCS octets) received on the interface since the device was last refreshed.
Jabbers Displays the total number of received packets that were longer than 1518 octets. This number excludes frame bits, but includes FCS octets that had either a bad Frame Check Sequence (FCS) with an integral number of octets (FCS Error) or a bad FCS with a non-integral octet (Alignment Error) number. The eld range to detect jabbers is between 20 ms and 150 ms. Collisions Displays the number of collisions received on the interface since the device was last refreshed. Frames of 64 Bytes Number of 64-byte frames received on the interface since the device was last refreshed. Frames of 65 to 127 Bytes Number of 65 to 127 byte frames received on the interface since the device was last refreshed. Frames of 128 to 255 Bytes Number of 128 to 255 byte frames received on the interface since the device was last refreshed.
Frames of 256 to 511 Bytes Number of 256 to 511 byte frames received on the interface since the device was last refreshed. Frames of 512 to 1023 Bytes Number of 512 to 1023 byte frames received on the interface since the device was last refreshed. Frames of 1024 to 1518 Bytes Number of 1024 to 1518 byte frames received on the interface since the device was last refreshed.
2 Select a port. The port statistics are displayed. 3 Click Clear All Counters. The port statistics counters are cleared and the new statistics are displayed.
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MANAGING DEVICE DIAGNOSTICS
This section contains information for viewing and conguring port and cable diagnostics, and includes the following topics: Conguring Port Mirroring Viewing Cable Diagnostics
Conguring Port Mirroring
Port mirroring monitors and mirrors network trafc by forwarding copies of incoming and outgoing packets from one port to a monitoring port. Port mirroring can be used as a diagnostic tool as well as a debugging feature. Port mirroring also enables switch performance monitoring. Network administrators can congure port mirroring by selecting a specic port from which to copy all packets, and other ports to which the packets copied. The monitor user has limited access to this page. This section contains the following topics: Dening Port Mirroring Removing Port Mirroring
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Dening Port Mirroring
The Port Mirroring Setup Page contains parameters for conguring port mirroring. To enable port mirroring: 1 Click Monitoring > Port Mirroring > Setup. The Port Mirroring Setup Page opens. Figure 99 Port Mirroring Setup Page
The Port Mirroring Setup Page contains the following elds: Select Port Type Denes the port that will be the monitor port (destination port) and the port that will be mirrored (source port). The possible values are:
Monitor Denes the port as the monitor or the destination port. Mirror Denes the port as the mirrored port to be monitored and indicates the trafc direction to be monitored. If selected, the possible values are: Mirror In Enables port mirroring on the port RX. Mirror Out Enables port mirroring on the port TX.
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Select port Selects the port for mirroring or monitoring. A port unavailable for mirroring is colored grey. Summary Displays the current monitor and mirror ports. The elds displayed are: Monitor Displays the monitor port. Mirror In Displays ports that are monitored on the RX. Mirror Out Displays ports that are monitored on the TX.
2 Select a port type. 3 If the Mirrored port type is selected, select Mirror In or Mirror Out. 4 Select the ports to be monitored. 5 Click Apply. Port mirroring is enabled, and the device is updated.
Removing Port Mirroring
The Port Mirroring Remove Page permits the network manager to terminate port mirroring or monitoring. The monitor users have no access to this page. 1 Click Monitoring > Port Mirroring > Remove. The Port Mirroring Remove Page opens. Figure 100 Port Mirroring Remove Page
The Port Mirroring Remove Page contains the following elds: Monitor Displays the monitor port. Mirror In Displays ports that are monitored on the RX. Mirror Out Displays ports that are monitored on the TX. 2 Select the ports to be removed. 3 Click Remove. Port mirroring is removed, and the device is updated.
Viewing Cable Diagnostics
The Cable Diagnostics Summary Page contains elds for viewing tests on copper cables. Cable testing provides information about where errors occurred in the cable, the last time a cable test was performed, and the type of cable error which occurred. The tests use Time Domain Reectometry (TDR) technology to test the quality and characteristics of a copper cable attached to a port. The monitor users have limited access to this page. To view cables diagnostics: Click Monitoring > Cable Diagnostics > Summary. The Cable Diagnostics Summary Page opens. Figure 101 Cable Diagnostics Summary Page
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The Cable Diagnostics Summary Page contains the following elds: Ports Species the port to which the cable is connected. Test Result Displays the cable test results. Possible values are: Open Indicates a cable is not connected, or the cable is connected on only one side, or the cable is shorter than 1 meter. Short Indicates that a short has occurred in the cable. OK Indicates that the cable passed the test. Cable Fault Distance Indicates the distance from the port where the cable error occurred, in meters. Last Update Indicates the last time the port was tested.
Conguring Cable Diagnostics
The Diagnostics Page contains elds for performing tests on copper cables. Cable testing provides information about where errors occurred in the cable, the last time a cable test was performed, and the type of cable error, which occurred. The tests use Time Domain Reectometry (TDR) technology to test the quality and characteristics of a copper cable attached to a port. When performing cable tests consider the following: During the tests, ports are in the down state. The minimum cable length resolution is one meter, so if the cable is shorter than 1 meter the test will display no cable. An open cable or a 2-pair copper cable will display a cable fault distance of 0. The maximum cable length is 120 meters.
To test cables: 1 Click Monitoring > Cable Diagnostics > Diagnostics. The Diagnostics Page opens. Figure 102 Diagnostics Page
The Diagnostics Page contains the following elds: Select a Port Species the port to be tested. Test Result Displays the cable test results. Possible values: Open Indicates that a cable is not connected to the cable but is either connected on only one side or the cable is 1 meter. Short Indicates that a short has occurred in the OK Indicates that the cable passed the test.
Cable Fault Distance Indicates the distance from where the cable error occurred. A Cable Fault Distance of 0 can result from a short (<1m) cable, cable or a 2-pair copper cable. Last Update Indicates the last time the port was tested. 2 3 Select a port to be tested. Click Apply. The ports are tested, and the page is updated.
3COM NETWORK MANAGEMENT

3Com has a range of network management applications to address networks of all sizes and complexity, from small and medium businesses through large enterprises. The applications include: 3Com Network Supervisor 3Com Network Director 3Com Network Access Manager 3Com Enterprise Management Suite Integration Kit with HP OpenView Network Node Manager Details of these and other 3Com Network Management Solutions can be found at www.3com.com/network_management
3Com Network Supervisor
3Com Network Supervisor (3NS) is an easy-to-use management application that graphically discovers, maps, and monitors the network and links. It maps devices and connections so you can easily: Monitor stress levels Set thresholds and alerts View network events Generate reports in user-dened formats Launch embedded device conguration tools 3NS is congured with intelligent defaults and the ability to detect network miscongurations. It can also offer optimization suggestions, making this application ideal for network managers with all levels of experience. To nd out more about 3Com Network Supervisor and to download a trial version, go to: www.3com.com/3ns
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3Com Network Director
3Com Network Director (3ND) is a standalone application that allows you to carry out key management and administrative tasks on midsized networks. By using 3ND you can discover, map, and monitor all your 3Com devices on the network. It simplies tasks such as backup and restore for 3Com device congurations as well as rmware and agent upgrades. 3ND makes it easy to roll out network-wide conguration changes with its intelligent VLAN conguration tools and the powerful template based conguration tools. Detailed statistical monitoring and historical reporting give you visibility into how your network is performing. To nd out more about how 3Com Network Director can help you manage your 3Com network and to download a trial version, go to: www.3com.com/3nd
3Com Network Access Manager
3Com Network Access Manager is installed seamlessly into Microsoft Active Directory and Internet Authentication Service (IAS). It simplies the task of securing the network perimeter by allowing the administrator to easily control network access directly from the Users and Computers console in Microsoft Active Directory. With a single click, a user (or even an entire department) can be moved to a different VLAN, or a computer can be blocked from connecting to the network. 3Com Network Access Manager leverages the advanced desktop security capabilities of 3Com switches and wireless access points (using IEEE 802.1X or RADA desktop authentication) to control both user and computer access to the network. To nd out more about 3Com Network Access Manager, go to: www.3com.com/NAM
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3Com Enterprise Management Suite
3Com Enterprise Management Suite (EMS) delivers comprehensive management that is exible and scalable enough to meet the needs of the largest enterprises and advanced networks. This solution provides particularly powerful conguration and change control functionalities, including the capability to: Customize scheduled bulk operations Create a detailed audit trail of all network changes Support multiple distributed IT users with varying access levels and individualized network resource control
The client-server offering operates on Windows and UNIX (Linux and Solaris) systems. 3Com EMS is available in four packages, varying in the maximum number of devices actively managed. These include SNMP-capable devices such as switches, routers, security switches, the 3Com VCX IP Telephony server, and wireless access points: Up to 250 devices Up to 1,000 devices Up to 5,000 devices An unlimited number of devices To nd out more about 3Com Enterprise Management Suite, go to: www.3com.com/ems
Integration Kit with HP OpenView Network Node Manager
I3Com Integration Kit for HP OpenView Network Node Manager offers businesses the option of managing their 3Com network directly from HP OpenView Network Node Manager. The kit includes Object IDs, icons, MIBs, and traps for 3Com devices. The package supports both Windows platforms and UNIX or Solaris platforms. It can be installed as a standalone plug-in to HP OpenView, or used with a 3Com management application such as 3Com Enterprise Management Suite (EMS). To nd out more about 3Com Integration Kit for HP OpenView Network Node Manager, go to: www.3com.com/hpovintkit
DEVICE SPECIFICATIONS AND FEATURES

The 3Com Baseline Switch 2948-SFP Plus has been designed to the following standards: Function Safety EMC Emissions EMC Immunity 8802-3, IEEE 802.3 (Ethernet), IEEE 802.3u (Fast Ethernet), IEEE 802.3ab (Gigabit Ethernet), IEEE 802.1D (Bridging) UL 60950-1, EN 60950-1, CSA 22.2 No. 60950-1, IEC 60950-1 EN55022 Class A, CISPR 22 Class A, FCC Part 15 Subpart B Class A, ICES-003 Class A, VCCI Class A, EN61000-3-2, EN61000-3-3. EN55024
Related Standard
Environmental
Operating Temperature Storage Temperature Humidity
0 to 40 C (32 to 104F). 40 to +70 C (40 to +158 F) 0-95% (non-condensing) EN 60068 (IEC 68)
Standard
Physical
Width Depth Height Weight Mounting
440 mm (17.3 in.) 265 mm cm (10.43 in.) 44 mm (1.73 in.) or 1U. 2.0 kg (4.4 lb) Free-standing, or 19 in. rack-mounted using the supplied mounting kit
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Electrical
Line Frequency Input Voltage Current Rating Switch 2948-SFP Plus Maximum Power Consumption Switch 2948-SFP Plus Max Heat Dissipation Switch 2948-SFP Plus
50/60 Hz 100240 Vac (auto range)
1.5 Amp (Max)
70 Watts
238.9 BTU/hr
Switch Features
This section describes the device features. The system supports the following features:
Table 11 Features of the Baseline Switch 2948-SFP Plus Feature

Auto-Negotiation
Description
The purpose of auto-negotiation is to allow a device to advertise modes of operation. The auto-negotiation function provides the means to exchange information between two devices that share a point-to-point link segment, and to automatically congure both devices to take maximum advantage of their abilities. Auto negotiation is performed totally within the physical layers during link initiation, without any additional overhead to either the MAC or higher protocol layers. Auto-negotiation allows the ports to do the following: Advertise their abilities Acknowledge receipt and understanding of the common modes of operation that both devices share Reject the use of operational modes that are not shared by both devices Congure each port for the highest-level operational mode that both ports can support
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Automatic MAC Addresses Aging Back Pressure Address Resolution Protocol (ARP) Class Of Service (CoS) Command Line Interface Conguration File Management DHCP Clients Fast Link Full 802.1Q VLAN
Description
MAC addresses from which no trafc is received for a given period are aged out. This prevents the Bridging Table from overowing. On half duplex links, the receiver may employ back pressure (i.e. occupy the link so it is unavailable for additional trafc), to temporarily prevent the sender from transmitting additional trafc. This is used to prevent buffer overows. ARP converts between IP addresses and MAC (i.e., hardware) addresses. ARP is used to locate the MAC address corresponding to a given IP address. This allows the switch to use IP addresses for routing decisions and the corresponding MAC addresses to forward packets from one hop to the next. Provide trafc belonging to a group preferential service (in terms of allocation of system resources), possibly at the expense of other trafc. The Command Line Interface (CLI) is an interface using a serial connection that allows basic features to be congured, including IP address management and rmware upgrading. The CLI is not intended as the main interface for the switch. The device conguration is stored in a conguration le. The Conguration le includes both system wide and port specic device conguration. The system can display conguration les in the form of a collection of CLI commands, which are stored and manipulated as text les. Dynamic Host Client Protocol. DHCP enables additional setup parameters to be received from a network server upon system startup. DHCP service is an on-going process. STP can take up to 30-60 seconds to converge. During this time, STP detects possible loops, allowing time for status changes to propagate and for relevant devices to respond. 30-60 seconds is considered too long of a response time for many applications. The Fast Link option bypasses this delay, and can be used in network topologies where forwarding loops do not occur. IEEE 802.1Q denes an architecture for virtual bridged LANs, the Tagging Compliance services provided in VLANs, and the protocols and algorithms involved in the provision of these services. An important requirement included in this standard is the ability to mark frames with a desired Class of Service (CoS) tag value.

IGMP Snooping
Description
IGMP Snooping examines IGMP frame contents, when they are forwarded by the device from work stations to an upstream Multicast router. From the frame, the device identies work stations congured for Multicast sessions, and which Multicast routers are sending Multicast frames.
Link Aggregated Groups Link Aggregated Group (LAG). The system provides up-to eight Aggregated Links to be dened, each with up to eight member ports, to form a single LAG. LAGs provide: MAC Address Capacity Support Fault tolerance protection from physical link disruption Higher bandwidth connections Improved bandwidth granularity High bandwidth server connectivity LAG is composed of ports with the same speed, set to full-duplex operation. The device supports up to 8K MAC addresses. The device reserves specic MAC addresses for system use. Multicast service is a limited broadcast service, which allows one-to-many and many-to-many connections for information distribution. Layer 2 Multicast service is where a single frame is addressed to a specic Multicast address, from where copies of the frame are transmitted to the relevant ports. The device automatically detects whether the cable connected to an RJ-45 port is crossed or straight through, when auto-negotiation is enabled. Standard wiring for end stations is Media-Dependent Interface (MDI) and the standard wiring for hubs and switches is known as Media-Dependent Interface with Crossover (MDIX). Password management provides increased network security and improved password control. Passwords for HTTP, HTTPS, and SNMP access are assigned security features. For more information on Password Management, see Default Users and Passwords. Port-based authentication enables authenticating system users on a Authentication per-port basis via an external server. Only authenticated and approved system users can transmit and receive data. Ports are authenticated via the Remote Authentication Dial In User Service (RADIUS) server using the Extensible Authentication Protocol (EAP).
MAC Multicast Support MDI/MDIX Support Password Management Port-based
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Port-based Virtual LANs RADIUS Clients Rapid Spanning Tree Remote Monitoring Self-Learning MAC Addresses SNMP Alarms and Trap Logs SNMP Versions 1 and 2 Spanning Tree Protocol SSL Static MAC Entries
Description
Port-based VLANs classify incoming packets to VLANs based on their ingress port. Port Mirroring Port mirroring monitors and mirrors network trafc by forwarding copies of incoming and outgoing packets from a monitored port to a monitoring port. Users specify which target port receives copies of all trafc passing through a specied source port. RADIUS is a client/server-based protocol. A RADIUS server maintains a user database, which contains per-user authentication information, such as user name, password, and accounting information. Spanning Tree can take 30-60 seconds for each host to decide whether its ports are actively forwarding trafc. Rapid Spanning Tree (RSTP) detects uses of network topologies to enable faster convergence, without creating forwarding loops. Remote Monitoring (RMON) is an extension to SNMP, which provides comprehensive network trafc monitoring capabilities (as opposed to SNMP which allows network device management and monitoring). RMON is a standard MIB that denes current and historical MAC-layer statistics and control objects, allowing real-time information to be captured across the entire network. The device enables automatic MAC address learning from incoming packets. The MAC addresses are stored in the Bridging Table. The system logs events with severity codes and timestamps. Events are sent as SNMP traps to a Trap Recipient List. Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) over the UDP/IP protocol controls access to the system. 802.1d Spanning tree is a standard Layer 2 switch requirement that allows bridges to automatically prevent and resolve L2 forwarding loops. Switches exchange conguration messages using specically formatted frames and selectively enable and disable forwarding on ports. Secure Socket Layer (SSL) is an application-level protocol that enables secure transactions of data through privacy, authentication, and data integrity. It relies upon certicates and public and private keys. MAC entries can be manually entered in the Bridging Table, as an alternative to learning them from incoming frames. These user dened entries are not subject to aging, and are preserved across resets and reboots.

TCP TFTP Trivial File Transfer Protocol Virtual Cable Testing VLAN Support Web-based Management
Description
Transport Control Protocol (TCP). TCP connections are dened between 2 ports by an initial synchronization exchange. TCP ports are identied by an IP address and a 16-bit port number. Octets streams are divided into TCP packets, each carrying a sequence number. The device supports boot image, software and conguration upload/download via TFTP. VCT detects and reports copper link cabling occurrences, such as open cables and cable shorts. VLANs are collections of switching ports that comprise a single broadcast domain. Packets are classied as belonging to a VLAN based on either the VLAN tag or based on a combination of the ingress port and packet contents. Packets sharing common attributes can be grouped in the same VLAN. With web-based management, the system can be managed from any web browser. The system contains a Web Server, which serves HTML pages, through which the system can be monitored and congured. The system internally converts web-based input into conguration commands, MIB variable settings, and other management-related settings.
PIN-OUTS
A Console cable is an 8-conductor RJ45-to-DB9 cable. One end of the cable has an RJ-45 plug for connecting to the switchs Console port, and the other end has a DB-9 socket connector for connecting to the serial port on the terminal, as shown in Figure 102. Figure 102 Console cable
Console Cable
Table 12
Console cable pinouts DB9 (modem) DB9 (console) 7 4 3 1 5 2 6 8 8 4 2 5 5 3 4 7
RJ-45 Signal Direction 1 2 3 4 RTS DTR TXD CD
5 GND 6 7 8 RXD DSR CTS
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Null Modem Cable
RJ-45 to RS-232 25-pin
PC-AT Serial Cable
RJ-45 to 9-pin
Modem Cable
RJ-45 to RS-232 25-pin
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Ethernet Port RJ-45 Pin Assignments
10/100 and 1000BASE-T RJ-45 connections. Table 10 Pin assignments Pin Number 10/100 1000
Ports congured as MDI 1 2 3 Transmit Data + Transmit Data Receive Data + Bidirectional Data A+ Bidirectional Data A Bidirectional Data B+ Bidirectional Data C+ Bidirectional Data C Bidirectional Data B Bidirectional Data D+ Bidirectional Data D
4 Not assigned 5 Not assigned 6 Receive Data
7 Not assigned 8 Not assigned
Table 11 Pin assignments Pin Number 10/100 1000
Ports congured as MDIX 1 2 3 Receive Data + Receive Data Transmit Data + Bidirectional Data B+ Bidirectional Data B Bidirectional Data A+ Bidirectional Data A Bidirectional Data D+ Bidirectional Data D Bidirectional Data C+ Bidirectional Data C
4 Not assigned 5 Not assigned 6 Transmit Data
7 Not assigned 8 Not assigned
TROUBLESHOOTING
This section describes problems that may arise when installing the switch and how to resolve these issues. This section includes the following topics: Problem Management Provides information about problem management. Troubleshooting Solutions Provides a list of troubleshooting issues and solutions for using the device.
Problem Management
Problem management includes isolating problems, quantifying the problems, and then applying the solution. When a problem is detected, the exact nature of the problem must be determined. This includes how the problem is detected, and the possible causes of the problem. With the problem known, the effect of the problem is recorded with all known results from the problem. Once the problem is quantied, the solution is applied. Solutions are found either in this chapter, or through customer support. If no solution is found in this chapter, contact Customer Support. Listed below are some possible troubleshooting problems and solutions. These error messages include: Switch does not run; power LED is off. Cannot connect to management using Console connection Cannot connect to switch management using HTTP, SNMP, etc. Self-test exceeds 15 seconds No connection is established and the port LED is on Device is in a reboot loop No connection and the port LED is off Lost Password.
Troubleshooting Solutions
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Table 12 Troubleshooting Solutions Problems Possible Cause Solution

Verify that the power cord is properly connected to the switch, and to the mains supply. Be sure the terminal emulator program is set to VT-100 compatible, 38400 baud rate, no parity, 8 data bits and one stop bit. Use the included cable, or be sure that the pin-out complies with a standard null-modem cable. Be sure the switch has a valid IP address, subnet mask, and, the default gateway is congured. Check that your cable is properly connected with a valid link light, and that the port has not been disabled. Ensure that your management station is plugged into the appropriate VLAN to manage the device. If you cannot connect using the web, the maximum number of connections may already be open. Try again at a later time. Replace the serial cable. Replace the serial cable for a pin-to-pin straight/at cable. Recongure the emulation software connection settings. Replace the serial cable. Recongure the emulation software connection settings. Remove and reinstall the device. If that does not help, consult your technical support representative. Switch does not run; Power is disconnected. power LED is off. Cannot connect to management using Console connection Cannot connect to switch management using HTTP SNMP, etc. No response from the terminal emulation software Faulty serial cable Incorrect serial cable Software Settings
Response from the Faulty serial cable terminal emulation Software Settings software is not readable Self-test exceeds 15 seconds No connection is LED established and the port is on The device may not be correctly installed.
Wrong network address in Congure the network address in the workstation. the workstation No network address set Congure the network address in the workstation.
Wrong or missing protocol Congure the workstation with IP protocol. Faulty ethernet cable Faulty port Faulty module Incorrect initial conguration Replace the cable. Replace the module. Replace the module. Erase the connection and recongure the port.
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Table 12 Troubleshooting Solutions Problems Possible Cause Solution

Download and install a working or previous software version from the console. Check pinout and replace if necessary. Device is in a reboot loop Software fault No connection and the port LED is off Incorrect ethernet cable, e.g., crossed rather than straight cable, or vice versa, split pair (incorrect twisting of pairs) Fiber optical cable connection is reversed Bad cable Wrong cable type
Change if necessary. Check Rx and Tx on ber optic cable. Replace with a tested cable. Verify that all 10 Mbps connections use a Cat 5 cable. Check the port LED or zoom screen in the NMS application, and change setting if necessary. Contact 3Com
Lost Password
3COM CLI REFERENCE GUIDE
This section describes using the Command Line Interface (CLI) to manage the device. The device is managed through the CLI from a direct connection to the device console port.
Getting Started with the Command Line Interface
Using the CLI, network managers enter conguration commands and parameters to congure the device. Using the CLI is very similar to entering commands on a UNIX system.
Console Port To start using the CLI via a console port: 1 Connect the RJ-45 cable to the Console port of the switch to the serial port of the terminal or computer running the terminal emulation application.
2 Set the baud rate to 38400. 3 Set the data format to 8 data bits, 1 stop bit, and no parity. 4 Set Flow Control to none. 5 Under Properties, select VT100 for Emulation mode. 6 Select Terminal keys for Function, Arrow, and Ctrl keys. Ensure that the setting is for Terminal keys (not Windows keys). Console Port Logging on to the CLI: The Login process requires a User Name and Password. The default user name for rst time conguration is admin. No password is required. User names and passwords are case sensitive. To logon to the CLI Interface: 1 Press Enter without typing in a username. The Login prompt displays:
Login:
Enter your User Name at The Login prompt.
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Press Enter. The Password prompt display

Password:
The Login information is veried, and displays the following CLI menu:
Select menu option:
If the password is invalid, the following message appears and Login process restarts.
Incorrect Password
Automatic Logout The user session is automatically terminated after 30 minutes in which no device conguration activity has occurred. The following message is displayed:
Session closed by automatic logout.
Concurrent CLI The command line interface supports one CLI session. Sessions
CLI Commands
This Command section contains the following commands: ? initialize ipSetup logout ping password reboot summary upgrade
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? The ? command displays a list of CLI commands on the device. Syntax ? Default Conguration This command has no default conguration. User Guidelines There are no user guidelines for this command. Example The following displays the list presented for the ? command:
Select menu option? ? initialize ipSetup logout ping password reboot summary upgrade Displays Help information. Reset the device to factory default, except IP. Configures IP address. Logout from this session. Ping a remote station. Change password. Power cycles the device. Summarizes IP setup and software versions. Software upgrade over TFTP.
Ping
The Ping command sends ICMP echo request packets to another node on the network. Syntax ping Parameters
IP Address IP address to ping. Default Conguration
This command has no default conguration. User Guidelines There are no user guidelines for this command. Example
The following displays current IP conguration and software versions running on the device:
Select menu option: ping Ping server 10.6.150.75 64 bytes from 10.6.150.75: icmp_seq=0 time=0ms 64 bytes from 10.6.150.75: icmp_seq=1 time=10ms 64 bytes from 10.6.150.75: icmp_seq=2 time=0ms 64 bytes from 10.6.150.75: icmp_seq=3 time=0ms Sent 4 packets, received 4 OK, lost 0 packets,
Summary
The Summary command displays the current IP conguration and software versions running on the device. It is intended for devices that support separate runtime and bootcode Images. Syntax summary Default Conguration
This command has no default conguration. User Guidelines
There are no user guidelines for this command. Example The following displays current IP conguration and software versions running on the device:
Select menu option: Summary IP Method: Manual
IP address: 1.2.3.4 Subnet mask: 255.255.255.0 Default gateway: Runtime version: Bootcode version: 4.3.2.1 example1.ext example2.ext
ipSetup The ipSetup command allows the user to dene an IP address on the device either manually or via a DHCP server. Syntax ipSetup Parameters auto Species the IP address is acquired automatically from the Dynamic Host Conguration Protocol (DHCP) server. manual Species the IP address. ip-address mask Species that the IP address anddefault gateway are congured manually by the user (Range: 0.0.0.0. - 223.255.255.255).
Default Conguration No default IP address is dened for interfaces. User Guidelines IP Addresses congured beyond the range of 224.0.0.0 are dened as multicast, experimental or broadcast addresses. If a default gateway is congured manually, the IP-address and mask are required to be the same as the gateway-address and mask. Example The following example displays an IP address congured manually:
IpSetup Enter configuration method(auto,manual): Enter Ip address [169.254.3.64]: Enter subnet mask [255.255.255.0]: Enter gateway IP address [192.168.1.254] manual 192.168.1.1 255.255.255.0 192.168.1.254
The following example displays an IP address obtained via a DHCP server:

ipSetup Enter configuration method (auto,manual): auto
Upgrade The Upgrade command starts a system download and thereby allowing a system upgrade. Syntax upgrade Parameters TFTP Server IP Address Denes the TFTP servers IP address. Source File Name Species the source le name. Default Conguration This command has no default conguration. User Guidelines During the upgrade process, a series of dots appear representing the upgrade process in the CLI interface. When the upgrade process is completed, the command prompt reappears. The Dual Software Image feature is supported. Therefore the next boot after upgrade command will always use the newly downloaded image.
Intialize The Initialize command resets the device conguration to factory defaults, including the IP conguration. Syntax initialize Default Conguration This command has no default conguration. User Guidelines The system prompts for conrmation of the request. If no response is entered within 15 seconds, timeout occurs and the command is not executed. Example
Select menu option: initialize WARNING: This command initializes the system to factory defaults (excluding IP details) and causes a reset. Do you wish to continue (yes,no)[no]: no
Select menu option
Reboot The Reboot command simulates a power cycle of the device. Syntax reboot Default Conguration This command has no default conguration. User Guidelines There are no user guidelines for this command. Example
Select menu option: reboot Are you sure you want to reboot the system (yes,no)[no]: no
Select menu option:
Layout The Logout command terminates the CLI session. Syntax logout Default Conguration This command has no default conguration. User Guidelines There are no user guidelines for this command. Example
Select menu option: logout exiting session... Login:
Password The Password command changes the users password. Syntax password Default Conguration This command has no default conguration. User Guidelines The user needs to login to the session in order to change the password. Example
Select menu option: password Change password for user: username Old password: Enter new password: Retype password: The command line interface password has been successfully changed. Select menu option:
GLOSSARY
Access Control Entries ACEs are made of the lters that determine trafc classications. (ACE) Access Control List ACLs can limit network trafc and restrict access to certain users or (ACL) devices by checking each packet for certain IP or MAC (i.e., Layer 2) information. Address Resolution ARP converts between IP addresses and MAC (i.e., hardware) Protocol (ARP) addresses. ARP is used to locate the MAC address corresponding to a given IP address. This allows the switch to use IP addresses for routing decisions and the corresponding MAC addresses to forward packets from one hop to the next. Boot Protocol BOOTP is used to provide bootup information for network devices, (BOOTP) including IP address information, the address of the TFTP server that contains the devices system les, and the name of the boot le. Committed CIR is a committed rate in bits-per-second at which the carrier agrees Information Rate (CIR) to accept packets from the client over a virtual circuit. The packets that are sent in excess of the CIR rate, become eligible to be discarded and not delivered if the frame relay network becomes congested, and it would then be necessary to resend these discarded packets. Committed Burst Size CbS is the maximum number of bits that can be transferred over a (CbS) frame relay lilnk during some time interval. Class of Service (CoS) CoS is supported by prioritizing packets based on the required level of service, and then placing them in the appropriate output queue. Data is transmitted from the queues using weighted round-robin service to enforce priority service and prevent blockage of lower-level queues. Priority may be set according to the port default, the packets priority bit (in the VLAN tag), TCP/UDP port number, IP Precedence bit, or DSCP priority bit.
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Differentiated DSCP uses a six-bit tag to provide for up to 64 different forwarding Services Code Point behaviors. Based on network policies, different kinds of trafc can be Service (DSCP) marked for different kinds of forwarding. The DSCP bits are mapped to the Class of Service categories, and then into the output queues. Domain Name A system used for translating host names for network nodes into IP Service (DNS) addresses. Dynamic Host Provides a framework for passing conguration information to hosts Control Protocol on a TCP/IP network. DHCP is based on the Bootstrap Protocol (DHCP) (BOOTP), adding the capability of automatic allocation of reusable network addresses and additional conguration options. Extensible EAPOL is a client authentication protocol used by this switch to verify Authentication the network access rights for any device that is plugged into the Protocol over LAN switch. A user name and password is requested by the switch, and (EAPOL) then passed to an authentication server (e.g., RADIUS) for verication. EAPOL is implemented as part of the IEEE 802.1X Port Authentication standard. Generic Multicast GMRP allows network devices to register end stations with multicast Registration Protocol groups. GMRP requires that any participating network devices or end (GMRP) stations comply with the IEEE 802.1p standard.
IEEE 802.1D Species a general method for the operation of MAC bridges, includingthe Spanning Tree Protocol. IEEE 802.1Q VLAN TaggingDenes Ethernet frame tags which carry VLAN information. It allows switches to assign end stations to different virtual LANs, and denes a standard way for VLANs to communicate across switched networks. IEEE 802.1p An IEEE standard for providing quality of service (QoS) in Ethernet networks. The standard uses packet tags that dene up to eight trafc classes and allows switches to transmit packets based on the tagged priority value. IEEE 802.1s An IEEE standard for the Multiple Spanning Tree Protocol (MSTP) which provides independent spanning trees for VLAN groups.
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IEEE 802.1X Port Authentication controls access to the switch ports by requiring users to rst enter a user ID and password for authentication. IEEE 802.3ac Denes frame extensions for VLAN tagging. IEEE 802.3x Denes Ethernet frame start/stop requests and timers used for ow control on full-duplex links. IGMP Snooping Listening to IGMP Query and IGMP Report packets transferred between IP Multicast Routers and IP Multicast host groups to identify IP Multicast group members. IGMP Query On each subnetwork, one IGMP-capable device can act as the querier that is, the device that asks all hosts to report on the IP multicast groups they wish to join or to which they already belong. The elected querier is the device with the lowest IP address in the subnetwork. Internet Control A network layer protocol that reports errors in processing IP packets. Message Protocol ICMP is also used by routers to feed back information about better (ICMP) routing choices. Internet Group A protocol through which hosts can register with their local router for Management multicast services. If there is more than one multicast switch/router on Protocol (IGMP) a given subnetwork, one of the devices is made the querier and assumes responsibility for keeping track of group membership. In-Band Management Management of the network from a station attached directly to the network. IP Multicast Filtering A process whereby this switch can pass multicast trafc along to participating hosts. IP Precedence The Type of Service (ToS) octet in the IPv4 header includes three precedence bits dening eight different priority levels ranging from highest priority for network control packets to lowest priority for routine trafc. The eight values are mapped one-to-one to the Class of Service categories by default, but may be congured differently to suit the requirements for specic network applications. Layer 2 Data Link layer in the ISO 7-Layer Data Communications Protocol. This is related directly to the hardware interface for network devices and passes on trafc based on MAC addresses.
Layer 3 Network layer in the ISO 7-Layer Data Communications Protocol. This layer handles the routing functions for data moving from one open system to another. Link Aggregated Aggregates ports or VLANs into a single virtual port or VLAN. Group (LAG) Link Aggregation See Port Trunk. Management Information Base (MIB) MD5 Message Digest Algorithm An acronym for Management Information Base. It is a set of database objects that contains information about a specic device. An algorithm that is used to create digital signatures. It is intended for use with 32 bit machines and is safer than the MD4 algorithm, which has been broken. MD5 is a one-way hash function, meaning that it takes a message and converts it into a xed string of digits, also called a message digest.
Multicast Switching A process whereby the switch lters incoming multicast frames for services for which no attached host has registered, or forwards them to all ports contained within the designated multicast VLAN group. Out-of-Band Management of the network from a station not attached to the Management network. Port Authentication See IEEE 802.1X. Port Mirroring A method whereby data on a target port is mirrored to a monitor port for troubleshooting with a logic analyzer or RMON probe. This allows data on the target port to be studied unobstructively. Port Trunk Denes a network link aggregation and trunking method which species how to create a single high-speed logical link that combines several lower-speed physical links. Private VLANs Private VLANs provide port-based security and isolation between ports within the assigned VLAN. Data trafc on downlink ports can only be forwarded to, and from, uplink ports.
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Protected Extensible Authentication Protocol (PEAP)
A protocol proposed by Microsoft, Cisco and RSA Security for securely transporting authentication data, including passwords, over 802.11 wireless networks. Like the competing standard Tunneled Transport Layer Security (TTLS), PEAP makes it possible to authenticate wireless LAN clients without requiring them to have certicates, simplifying the architecture of secure wireless LANs.Protocol-Independent Multicasting (PIM) This multicast routing protocol oods multicast trafc downstream, and calculates the shortest-path back to the multicast source network via reverse path forwarding. PIM uses the routers IP routing table rather than maintaining a separate multicast routing table as with DVMRP. PIM - Sparse Mode is designed for networks where the probability of a multicast client is low, such as on a Wide Area Network. PIM Dense Mode is designed for networks where the probability of a multicast client is high and frequent ooding of multicast trafc can be justied.
Remote RADIUS is a logon authentication protocol that uses software running Authentication on a central server to control access to RADIUS-compliant devices on Dial-in User Service the network. (RADIUS) Remote Monitoring RMON provides comprehensive network monitoring capabilities. It (RMON) eliminates the polling required in standard SNMP, and can set alarms on a variety of trafc conditions, including specic error types. Rapid Spanning Tree RSTP reduces the convergence time for network topology changes to Protocol (RSTP) about 10% of that required by the older IEEE 802.1D STP standard. Secure Shell (SSH) A secure replacement for remote access functions, including Telnet. SSH can authenticate users with a cryptographic key, and encrypt data connections between management clients and the switch. Routing Information The RIP protocol seeks to nd the shortest route to another device by Protocol (RIP) minimizing the distance-vector, or hop count, which serves as a rough estimate of transmission cost. RIP-2 is a compatible upgrade to RIP. It adds useful capabilities for subnet routing, authentication, and multicast transmissions. Simple Network The application protocol in the Internet suite of protocols which offers Management network management services. Protocol (SNMP)
Spanning Tree A technology that checks your network for any loops. A loop can often Protocol (STP) occur in complicated or backup linked network systems. Spanning Tree detects and directs data along the shortest available path, maximizing the performance and efciency of the network. Terminal Access TACACS+ is a logon authentication protocol that uses software Controller Access running on a central server to control access to TACACS-compliant Control System Plus devices on the network. (TACACS+) Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Protocol suite that includes TCP as the primary transport protocol, and IP as the network layer protocol. Trivial File Transfer A TCP/IP protocol commonly used for software downloads. Protocol (TFTP) User Datagram UDP provides a datagram mode for packet-switched communications. Protocol (UDP) It uses IP as the underlying transport mechanism to provide access to IP-like services. UDP packets are delivered just like IP packets connection-less datagrams that may be discarded before reaching their targets. UDP is useful when TCP would be too complex, too slow, or just unnecessary. Virtual LAN (VLAN) A Virtual LAN is a collection of network nodes that share the same collision domain regardless of their physical location or connection point in the network. A VLAN serves as a logical workgroup with no physical barriers, and allows users to share information and resources as though located on the same LAN. XModem A protocol used to transfer les between devices. Data is grouped in 128-byte blocks and error-corrected.
OBTAINING SUPPORT FOR

YOUR 3COM PRODUCTS
3Com offers product registration, case management, and repair services through eSupport.3com.com. You must have a user name and password to access these services, which are described in this appendix.
Register Your Product to Gain Service Benets Solve Problems Online
To take advantage of warranty and other service benets, you must rst register your product at: http://eSupport.3com.com/ 3Com eSupport services are based on accounts that are created or that you are authorized to access. 3Com offers the following support tool: 3Com Knowledgebase Helps you to troubleshoot 3Com products. This query-based interactive tool is located at: http://knowledgebase.3com.com It contains thousands of technical solutions written by 3Com support engineers.
Purchase Extended Warranty and Professional Services
To enhance response times or extend your warranty benets, you can purchase value-added services such as 24x7 telephone technical support, software upgrades, onsite assistance, or advanced hardware replacement. Experienced engineers are available to manage your installation with minimal disruption to your network. Expert assessment and implementation services are offered to ll resource gaps and ensure the success of your networking projects. For more information on 3Com Extended Warranty and Professional Services, see: http://www.3com.com/
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Contact your authorized 3Com reseller or 3Com for additional product and support information. See the table of access numbers later in this appendix.
Access Software Downloads
You are entitled to bug x / maintenance releases for the version of software that you initially purchased with your 3Com product. To obtain access to this software, you need to register your product and then use the Serial Number as your login. Restricted Software is available at: http://eSupport.3com.com/ To obtain software releases that follow the software version that you originally purchased, 3Com recommends that you buy an Express or Guardian contract, a Software Upgrades contract, or an equivalent support contract from 3Com or your reseller. Support contracts that include software upgrades cover feature enhancements, incremental functionality, and bug xes, but they do not include software that is released by 3Com as a separately ordered product. Separately orderable software releases and licenses are listed in the 3Com Price List and are available for purchase from your 3Com reseller.
Contact Us
3Com offers telephone, internet, and e-mail access to technical support and repair services. To access these services for your region, use the appropriate telephone number, URL, or e-mail address from the table in the next section. To obtain telephone support as part of your warranty and other service benets, you must rst register your product at: http://eSupport.3com.com/ When you contact 3Com for assistance, have the following information ready: Product model name, part number, and serial number A list of system hardware and software, including revision level Diagnostic error messages Details about recent conguration changes, if applicable
Telephone Technical Support and Repair
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To send a product directly to 3Com for repair, you must rst obtain a return materials authorization number (RMA). Products sent to 3Com without authorization numbers clearly marked on the outside of the package will be returned to the sender unopened, at the senders expense. If your product is registered and under warranty, you can obtain an RMA number online at http://eSupport.3com.com/. First-time users must apply for a user name and password. Telephone numbers are correct at the time of publication. Find a current directory of 3Com resources by region at: http://csoweb4.3com.com/contactus/ Country Telephone Number Country Telephone Number
Asia, Pacic Rim Telephone Technical Support and Repair Australia Hong Kong India Indonesia Japan Malaysia New Zealand 1800 075 316 2907 0456 000 800 440 1193 001 803 852 9825 03 3507 5984 1800 812 612 0800 450 454 Philippines PR of China Singapore South. Korea Taiwan Thailand 1800 144 10220 or 029003078 800 810 0504 800 616 1463 080 698 0880 00801 444 318 001 800 441 2152
Pakistan Call the U.S. direct by dialing 00 800 01001, then dialing 800 763 6780 Sri Lanka Call the U.S. direct by dialing 02 430 430, then dialing 800 763 6780 Vietnam Call the U.S. direct by dialing 1 201 0288, then dialing 800 763 6780 You can also obtain non-urgent support in this region at this email address: [email protected]. Request a return material authorization number (RMA) by FAX using this number: +61 2 9937 5048, or send an email at this email address: [email protected] Europe, Middle East, and Africa Telephone Technical Support and Repair From anywhere in these regions not listed below, call: +44 1442 435529 From the following countries, call the appropriate number: 0800 297 468 Luxembourg 800 23625 Austria 0800 71429 Netherlands 0800 0227788 Belgium 800 17309 Norway 800 11376 Denmark 0800 113153 Poland 00800 4411 357 Finland 0800 917959 Portugal 800 831416 France 0800 182 1502 South Africa 0800 995 014 Germany 06800 12813 Spain 900 938 919 Hungary 1 800 553 117 Sweden 020 795 482 Ireland 180 945 3794 Switzerland 0800 553 072 Israel 800 879489 U.K. 0800 096 3266 Italy
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You can also obtain support in this region using this URL: http://emea.3com.com/support/email.html You can also obtain non-urgent support in this region at these email addresses: Technical support and general requests: [email protected] Return material authorization: [email protected] Contract requests: [email protected] Latin America - Telephone Technical Support and Repair Antigua Argentina Aruba Bahamas Barbados Belize Bermuda Bonaire Brazil Cayman Chile Colombia Costa Rica Curacao Ecuador Dominican Republic 1 800 988 2112 0 810 444 3COM 1 800 998 2112 1 800 998 2112 1 800 998 2112 52 5 201 0010 1 800 998 2112 1 800 998 2112 0800 13 3COM 1 800 998 2112 AT&T +800 998 2112 AT&T +800 998 2112 AT&T +800 998 2112 1 800 998 2112 AT&T +800 998 2112 AT&T +800 998 2112 Guatemala Haiti Honduras Jamaica Martinique Mexico Nicaragua Panama Paraguay Peru Puerto Rico Salvador Trinidad and Tobago Uruguay Venezuela Virgin Islands AT&T +800 998 2112 57 1 657 0888 AT&T +800 998 2112 1 800 998 2112 571 657 0888 01 800 849CARE AT&T +800 998 2112 AT&T +800 998 2112 54 11 4894 1888 AT&T +800 998 2112 1 800 998 2112 AT&T +800 998 2112 1 800 998 2112 AT&T +800 998 2112 AT&T +800 998 2112 57 1 657 0888
You can also obtain support in this region in the following ways: Spanish speakers, enter the URL: http://lat.3com.com/lat/support/form.html Portuguese speakers, enter the URL: http://lat.3com.com/br/support/form.html English speakers in Latin America, send e-mail to: [email protected] US and Canada Telephone Technical Support and Repair All locations: Network Jacks; Wired or Wireless Network Interface Cards: All other 3Com products: 1 800 876 3266 1 800 876 3266
REGULATORY NOTICES
FCC STATEMENT
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference to radio communications, in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at their own expense. If this equipment does cause interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: Reorient the receiving antenna. Relocate the equipment with respect to the receiver. Move the equipment away from the receiver. Plug the equipment into a different outlet so that equipment and receiver are on different branch circuits.
INFORMATION TO THE USER
If necessary, the user should consult the dealer or an experienced radio/television technician for additional suggestions. The user may nd the following booklet prepared by the Federal Communications Commission helpful: How to Identify and Resolve Radio-TV Interference Problems This booklet is available from the U.S. Government Printing Ofce, Washington, DC 20402, Stock No. 004-000-00345-4. In order to meet FCC emissions limits, this equipment must be used only with cables which comply with IEEE 802.3.
ICES STATEMENT CE STATEMENT (EUROPE)
This Class A digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. Cet appareil numrique de la Classe A est conforme la norme NMB-003 du Canada. 3Com Europe Limited Peoplebuilding 2, Peoplebuilding Estate Maylands Avenue Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire HP2 4NW United Kingdom This product complies with the European Low Voltage Directive 73/23/EEC and EMC Directive 89/336/EEC as amended by European Directive 93/68/EEC. Warning: This is a class A product. In a domestic environment this product may cause radio interference in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures. A copy of the signed Declaration of Conformity can be downloaded from the Product Support web page for the Baseline Switch 2948-SFP Plus at http://www.3Com.com. Also available at http://support.3com/doc/BL_WEITCH_2948_EU_DOC.pdf
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3Com Corporation 350 Campus Drive Marlborough, MA 01752-3064

ABOUT THIS GUIDE

USING THE 3COM WEB INTERFACE

VIEWING BASIC SETTINGS

MANAGING DEVICE SECURITY

GENERAL SYSTEM INFORMATION

CONFIGURING IP AND MAC ADDRESS INFORMATION

10 CONFIGURING IGMP SNOOPING & QUERY

11 CONFIGURING SPANNING TREE

13 CONfiguriNg quALITY OF SERVICES

14 MANAGING SYSTEM FILES

16 MANAGING DEVICE DIAGNOSTICS

3COM NETWORK MANAGEMENT

dEvicE SpEcificaTiONS aNd fEaTurES

E 3COM CLI REFERENCE GUIDE

OBTAINING SUPPORT FOR YOUR 3COM PRODUCTS

CHAPTER 1: GETTING STARTED

About the Switch 2948

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Front Panel Detail

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LED Status Indicators

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Operating temperature 0 to 40 C (32 to 113 F) Relative humidity 10 to 90% non-condensing

Additional specications can be found in Appendix B Device Specications and Features.

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Setting Up for Management

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Methods of Managing a Switch

Refer to Setting Up Web Interface Management on page 18.

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Refer to Setting Up SNMP Management V1 or V2 on page 19.

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Switch Setup Overview

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Figure 4 Initial Switch Setup and Management Flow Diagram

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Using the Command Line Interface (CLI)

Connecting to the Console Port

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Manually set the IP Address using the Console Port

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Viewing IP Information using the Console Port

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Setting Up Web Interface Management

Windows 2000 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes

Windows XP Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes

Windows Vista Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes

Internet Explorer 6 Internet Explorer 7 Firefox 1.5 Firefox 2 Netscape 8

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Web Management Over the Network

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Default Users and Passwords

Upgrading Software using the CLI