Tools for the Switch, Local disk or file server | Intel 510T

C H A P T E R 5 Managing the Switch

Tools for the Switch

Tools available	The switch has various tools to help with management:
	Use...	To...

	Ping	Ensure a device is connected to the net-
		work.

	Report Manager	Transfer files from a remote switch to your
		local disk or file server.

	Telnet	Access the switch from any workstation
		on the network using Telnet.

	Recovery Manager	Regain control of your switch.

	DNS IP Conversion	Converts DNS names to IP addresses.

	Ping
Pinging a device	Use Ping to ensure a device is attached to the network. If the device
	is on a remote network, you may need to adjust the timeout in order
	to receive the response.
	1 Select Tools>Ping.

2Double-click IP Address, and type the correct IP address for the device you want to ping.

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Contents

Intel Express 510T Switch Forth edition August 681886-004 Contents Advanced Configuration Technical Specifications Page Switch and operate the switch using Intel Device View This switchPrinted guide that describes these basic steps This User Guide gives you instructions on how to use Intel Express 510T SwitchElectrostatic Sensitive Device Intel Device View Address Resolution Protocol Dynamic Host Configuration ProtocolRandom Access Memory ToS Type of ServicePage This chapter covers the following topics Introduction to the product Front Panel Inserted to expand the functionality of the switch These ports are on the front panelLEDs on the front panel have the following functions Buttons on the front panel have the following functions Installation Switch’s rear panel has the following partsSwitch Rear Panel Before Installation Consult your dealer before proceeding with the installation Positioning and Installing the Switch To mount the switch in a standard equipment rack Erating temperature for the switchMounting screws are not provided because the required sizes May vary from rack to rack Installing a Module Connecting Other Devices Lems Switch’s RJ-45 ports using UTP cable Category 100Base-TX network interface card installedInstall and configure it correctly Types using an appropriate adapter. For example, use a UTP Connecting the Power They are operating correctly Start-upLEDs reflect the state of each port All ports are enabled All ports operate in auto-negotiation modeSpanning Tree is disabled on all ports No access restrictions to Local Management Telnet LEDs give information about the state of the switch Show how the switch is operatingOther LEDs on the front panel 5 seconds, where they have the following meaning Intel Device View System Requirements Installation and Removal OpenView* or Intel LANDesk Manager Removal of Intel Device View Using Intel Device ViewMonitors their activities Before a switch is contacted View, see Setting the Preferences, p Switched on and offHelp menu has the following commands for the switch After a Switch or Stack is Contacted Setting the Preferences To change the polling parameters Timeout parameters Change the valuesChange the community Type the new community name Click OK Installing and Managing Switches Type in the switch’s IP Address or MAC address Select DeviceManage The Manage dialog box appears This window, even switches that are already configured as a Device View windowAte or expand an existing stack Select DeviceManage, and the Manage dialog opens Recognized as a switch Device TreeDevice Tree displays the separate subnets on your LAN as Ured devices on the LAN Right mouse button, the following functions are available Wizard for new switchesWithout a device selected Device View Main Display Face side of the switch or stack is displayedYou time Displays monitoring information Right click a single switch and Intel Device View offersStatus of the Vlan links Intel Device View offers Selected Switch and ports are displayed in different colors Right click a single port and Intel Device View offers Explorer Get it working properly in case of problems Diagnostics WindowRight click a message and Intel Device View offers Trap Window Traps window displays all traps generated by the switchIng to the severity of the trap System Window Errors WindowTings, modules inserted in slots Right click a message and Intel Device View offers Standard Configuration Setups that affect the switch, or stack, and the ports Changing the Setup Switch or Stack System With a switch or stack in the Device View windowClick System Internet Protocol Click IP Authentication Local Time Only rights and access to communities. You can Add a new entry to the listDelete an entry Edit existing entries Traps CanAre sent Click Traps Permanent Entries Connections to printers and other similar devices. You can Tween two switches or stacks. You can Link Aggregation Port Mirroring To add a mirrored port to a switchForwarded or mirrored Local Management Changing configurationsType the new time Click OK Switching Click the default forwarding mode you want Click OK Check the box to enable this mode Adaptive Forwarding Mode Spanning Tree From a switch that is, or attempting to become, the root As the root bridge. To change the priority valueType the required value Ceived and discarded Port General Changes Port Mode Switch. The MAC address of those devices are removed fromClick the port you want to disable Able the port Select Port Setup Click Port Mode Click Speed 10 or Speed Default uses the same flow control as specified in Device Port Specific Spanning TreeChange the flow mechanism on a port Flow Control, click the flow control you want Select the Port status box A P T E R 3 Standard Configuration Page VLANs Virtual LANs Devices can belong to one or more VLANs Cies is usedMAC address IP address and IP net To delete a Vlan Click the name of the Vlan you want to delete. Note youCannot delete a Vlan if it is the Designated Manage Management you can now delete the first Vlan For switches in a stack there is an exchange Information using VLANs betweenSwitches in the stack these switches are Their own domain Stdalone You should Igmp pruning and IP Multicast addressesBased on Igmp are discarded Ets in all other VLANs without IP links Check Enabled Pruning timeout, type the new value Click OK Managing the Switch Management using Intel Device View Information about the SwitchName and how long the switch has been running To update the information, click Refresh Monitoring the Switch’s Performance Select Device ActivityTx Packets Spanning Tree Statistics Ment on the switch Switch contains several Rmon functions. These function proLowing information, History, Alarm and Event Log are switch Right-click a switch and select MonitoringRMON His Right-click a switch and select MonitoringRMON AlarmsConfigure. The Alarm Table window opensWhich lists all alarms Click Add to add an alarm to the list Monitoring the Stack’s Performance Stack, or across the Matrix Module Right-click the stack border and select IntraStack Traf Monitoring the total packet activity per port A P T E R 5 Managing the Switch Specific switch and select Spanning Tree Monitoring VLANs That switchTitle bar To view the VLANs on the switch To view the Vlan mode and Domain name To view the links between switches in a distributed Vlan Monitoring the Port’s PerformanceThis provides status information about the server Play Legend for further information on LED states Select Port DetailsPerformance Select Port DetailsDistribution Monitoring the VLANs on To view the VLANs on the port Tools for the Switch Switch has various tools to help with managementLocal disk or file server To receive the response Switch’s Telnet facility has the following main features Sonnel A P T E R 5 Managing the Switch Software Update lets you Load new software to the switchReset the switch if necessary Access from the Console port Type in the DNS name Simply lost control of the switchIP address is displayed Tools for the Stack Each Matrix port has a unique color To on the Matrix ModulePort Brown Yellow A P T E R 5 Managing the Switch Page Technical Specifications Switch has the following approvals Physical SpecificationsSwitch has the following physical specifications Switch has the following environmental specifications Switch has the following number of LEDsPort Power Status Temperature Switch has the following number of connections Performance Specifications Power SpecificationsPower consumption 100W maximum This switch supports the following protocols Memory sizes are as followsFlash Memory MB Buffer RAM MB Igmp version RFC Rsvp version Console Port Use and Troubleshooting Use of the Console Port Doing backup of the configurations Tains the Vlan policy databaseAn external machine e.g. MS Windows*, Unix* or other, if Manual Tftp Recovering from Start-up Failure Using Maintenance ModeMaintenance Mode offers three facilities Ory. From Maintenance Mode the switch is forced to issue a 109 Loads software using the Tftp protocol Loads software using the Bootp or Tftp proDumps memory contents Resets the switch Troubleshooting Tools Troubleshooting ProcedureIsolating the Problem Tools available for troubleshooting on the switch are Further Evaluation of the Problem Mon switch malfunctions Start-up Problems Performance Problems Communication Problems Customer Support Sible, use Tftp procedures Retrieving Information for CustomerSupport Various files suitable for Tftp transfer 117 Page Limited Hardware Warranty Limited Hardware Warranty Europe only 121 Federal Communications Commission FCC Statement Avertissement Advertencias Index 101 113 114Vii Viii Vii 102 LED 110 103 Rmon 116 116 102 Vlan 132 Automated Support Customer Support Technicians