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C H A P T E R 5 Managing the Switch

Monitoring IPX networks To view the IPX network table, select IPX Routing>Networks.

Monitoring IPX services To view the IPX services, select IPX Routing>Services.

Monitoring IPX counters To view the IPX protocol counters for all links: 1 Select IPX Routing>Counters.

2 Click the protocol to get the speciﬁc details for that protocol: packets received and packets transmitted.

3 To present the information as a graph, double-click the parame- ter you are interested in.

	Monitoring the Port’s Performance
Using the LEDs	Using the Device View of the switch, the different colored LEDs on
	the ports indicate the different states of activity. Select Help>Dis-
	play Legend for further information on LED states.

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Intel Express 550T Routing Switch Intel Express 550T Routing Switch Third edition October 696939-003 Contents Advanced Configuration Technical Specifications 109 Customer Support Technicians This switch Switch and operate the switch using Intel Device ViewPrinted guide that describes these basic steps This User Guide gives you instructions on how to use Intel Express 550T Routing SwitchElectrostatic Sensitive Device Intel Device ViewAddress Resolution Protocol Dynamic Host Configuration ProtocolRandom Access Memory ToS Type of ServicePage This chapter covers the following topics Introduction to the product ToS Type of Service IP Filtering Front panel of the switch is shown belowFront Panel IP MulticastInserted 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 functionsInstallation Switch’s rear panel has the following partsSwitch Rear PanelBefore Installation Consult your dealer before proceeding with the installationInstalling and using the product for example, limitations Positioning and Installing the Switch Awaiting Drawing from EBZ Installing a Module Connecting Other Devices Connecting the Power Ly and ask for the correct power cable Wires in the power cable provided are color codedMake sure that the green and yellow wire is connected to Make sure that the blue wire is connected to the terminalStart-up They are operating correctlyLEDs 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 TelnetShow how the switch is operating LEDs give information about the state of the switchOther LEDs on the front panel 5 seconds, where they have the following meaning Intel Device View System Requirements A P T E R 2 Intel Device ViewInstallation and Removal OpenView* or Intel LANDesk ManagerUsing Intel Device View Removal of Intel Device ViewBefore a switch is contacted After a Switch or Stack is Contacted Setting the Preferences Switch’s LEDsTo change the polling parameters Timeout parameters Change the valuesChange the community Type the new community name Click OKInstalling and Managing SwitchesType in the switch’s IP Address or MAC address Select DeviceManage The Manage dialog box appearsDevice View window This window, even switches that are already conﬁgured as a Ate or expand an existing stackSelect DeviceManage, and the Manage dialog opens StackDevice Tree Right mouse button, the following functions are available Without a device selectedFace side of the switch or stack is displayed Device View Main DisplayYou time Right click a single switch and Intel Device View offers Displays monitoring informationStatus of the Vlan links Intel Device View offers Selected Right click a single port and Intel Device View offers Switch and ports are displayed in different colors Diagnostics Window Get it working properly in case of problemsExplorer Monitoring menuThis window provides comprehensive details of the error Traps window displays all traps generated by the switchTrap Window Right click a message and Intel Device View offersSystem Window Tings, modules inserted in slotsErrors Window Page Setups that affect the switch, or stack, and the ports Standard ConﬁgurationChanging the Setup Switch or Stack With a switch or stack in the Device View window SystemClick System Internet Protocol Click IPAuthentication Local TimeOnly rights and access to communities. You can Add a new entry to the listDelete an entry Edit existing entriesTraps CanAre sent Click TrapsPermanent Entries Connections to printers and other similar devices. You canTween two switches or stacks. You can Link AggregationTo add a mirrored port to a switch Port MirroringRmon data from the Rmon groups 4 to Forwarded or mirroredChanging configurations Local ManagementType the new time Click OK Switching Adaptive Forwarding Mode Spanning Tree Why change these from their defaults? 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 discardedChanging the Setup Port General Changes Port Mode Switch. The MAC address of those devices are removed fromClick the port you want to disable Able the portSelect Port Setup Click Port Mode Click Speed 10 or Speed Default uses the same ﬂow control as speciﬁed in Device View the Spanning Tree setups for the portChange the flow mechanism on a port Flow Control, click the ﬂow control you wantClick Enable spanning tree on this port IP Filtering features Between groups can be implemented using routersConfiguration for example, ports must be configured on each Vlan modeVLANs Virtual LANs 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 VlanClick the name of the Vlan you want to edit Information using VLANs between Switches in the stack these switches areTheir own domain Stdalone Click Advanced The Vlan mode is highlighted Click Advanced. The Vlan mode is highlightedManent EntriesAdd in Intel Device View Enter the MAC addressRouting Between VLANs ValueYou should Click Routing Double-click the ToS, and type the new value range Switches on a network that does not support Dvmrp routing. Nation IP addressClick Add Igmp pruning and IP Multicast addressesIP Filtering Groups. To add a user group Type a unique name for the User GroupTo add a member to a user group For port selections, deﬁne the IP ﬁlter protocol, while for Address deﬁne the IP Address and subnet if necessarySelect the User Group for this new member With, and lists them on screen. To check connectionsPage 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 RefreshMonitoring 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 HisRight-click a switch and select MonitoringRMON AlarmsConfigure. The Alarm Table window opensWhich lists all alarms Click Add to add an alarm to the listMonitoring the Stack’s Performance Stack, or across the Matrix Module Right-click the stack border and select IntraStack TrafMonitoring the total packet activity per port A P T E R 5 Managing the Switch Speciﬁc switch and select Spanning Tree That switch Monitoring VLANs and RoutingTitle 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 This provides status information about the serverTo view the IP Routing links Packets received and packets transmitted Ter you are interestedSelect IP RoutingIP MulticastNetwork To view the IPX Routing links Monitoring the Port’s Performance Play Legend for further information on LED statesSelect Port DetailsPerformance Select Port DetailsDistribution 100 Tools for the Switch Switch has various tools to help with managementLocal disk or ﬁle server To receive the responseSelect the IP Address of the individual switch Switch’s Telnet facility has the following main featuresTo view a log or report Device you want to receive the directory103 Software Update lets you Load new software to the switchReset the switch if necessary Access from the Console portRecovery Manager Simply lost control of the switchTools for the Stack Stack Synchronization ManagerTo on the Matrix Module Each Matrix port has a unique colorPort Brown Yellow 108 Technical Speciﬁcations Switch has the following approvals Switch has the following physical specificationsPhysical Speciﬁcations Switch has the following environmental specifications Switch has the following number of LEDsPort Power Status Temperature Switch has the following number of connectionsPower Speciﬁcations Performance SpeciﬁcationsThis switch supports the following protocols RFCs 768, 950RFC Telnet RFC 854 toPage Console Port Use and Troubleshooting Use of the Console Port Doing backup of the configurations Vlan policy databaseAn external machine e.g. MS Windows*, Unix* or other, if Manual TftpRecovering from Start-up Failure Using Maintenance ModeMaintenance Mode offers three facilities Ory. From Maintenance Mode the switch is forced to issue aConsider these points when using Maintenance Mode To enter Maintenance ModeUsing a pointed tool such as a bent paper clip, press Reset button on the front of the switch and hold it untilLoads software using the Tftp protocol Loads software using the Bootp or Tftp proDumps memory contents Resets the switchTroubleshooting Tools Troubleshooting ProcedureIsolating the Problem Tools available for troubleshooting on the switch areFurther Evaluation of the Problem Mon switch malfunctionsCheck for any relevant messages in the System window Start-up Problems Performance ProblemsCommunication Problems Customer Support Retrieving Information for CustomerSupport Various files suitable for Tftp transfer AsciiLimited Hardware Warranty Limited Hardware Warranty Europe only 129 Federal Communications Commission FCC Statement Avertissement Advertencias Index 111119 124123 112 125126 Vii102 100104 103Console 109 113101 121 Vlan Automated Support Customer Support Technicians