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Intel 550T manual Tools for the Stack, Stack Synchronization Manager

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C H A P T E R 5 Managing the Switch

Tools for the Stack

Tools available for a stack When managing a stack, the following tools are available:

Stack Synchronization Manager

Purpose

Using the Synchronization Manager

Before switches connected together via a Matrix Module can be man- aged as a stack, their configurations must be synchronized. This man- ager checks that all the configurations are compatible. The configurations for all the switches are then synchronized from a spec- ified switch.

To start the Synchronization Manager:

1 Select Tools>Stack Synchronization Manager.

2Follow the checks made and then click Switch Selection and select the IP address for the switch with the conﬁguration that is to be copied to the other switches.

3Click Next> to complete the synchronization of the switches.

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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 Intel Express 550T Routing Switch This User Guide gives you instructions on how to useElectrostatic Sensitive Device Intel Device ViewDynamic Host Configuration Protocol Address Resolution ProtocolRandom Access Memory ToS Type of ServicePage This chapter covers the following topics Introduction to the product Front panel of the switch is shown below ToS Type of Service IP FilteringFront Panel IP MulticastThese ports are on the front panel Inserted to expand the functionality of the switchLEDs on the front panel have the following functions Buttons on the front panel have the following functionsSwitch’s rear panel has the following parts InstallationSwitch 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 Wires in the power cable provided are color coded Ly and ask for the correct power cableMake 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 operate in auto-negotiation mode All ports are enabledSpanning 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 A P T E R 2 Intel Device View System RequirementsOpenView* or Intel LANDesk Manager Installation and RemovalRemoval of Intel Device View Using Intel Device ViewBefore a switch is contacted After a Switch or Stack is Contacted Setting the Preferences Switch’s LEDsTo change the polling parameters Change the values Timeout parametersChange the community Type the new community name Click OKSwitches Installing and ManagingType in the switch’s IP Address or MAC address Select DeviceManage The Manage dialog box appearsDevice View window Ate or expand an existing stack This window, even switches that are already conﬁgured as aSelect DeviceManage, and the Manage dialog opens StackDevice Tree Without a device selected Right mouse button, the following functions are availableFace 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 Get it working properly in case of problems Diagnostics WindowExplorer Monitoring menuTraps window displays all traps generated by the switch This window provides comprehensive details of the errorTrap Window Right click a message and Intel Device View offersTings, modules inserted in slots System WindowErrors Window Page Standard Conﬁguration Setups that affect the switch, or stack, and the portsChanging the Setup Switch or Stack With a switch or stack in the Device View window SystemClick System Click IP Internet ProtocolLocal Time AuthenticationAdd a new entry to the list Only rights and access to communities. You canDelete an entry Edit existing entriesCan TrapsAre sent Click TrapsConnections to printers and other similar devices. You can Permanent EntriesLink Aggregation Tween two switches or stacks. You canPort Mirroring To add a mirrored port to a switchRmon 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? As the root bridge. To change the priority value From a switch that is, or attempting to become, the rootType the required value Ceived and discardedChanging the Setup Port General Changes Switch. The MAC address of those devices are removed from Port ModeClick the port you want to disable Able the portSelect Port Setup Click Port Mode Click Speed 10 or Speed View the Spanning Tree setups for the port Default uses the same ﬂow control as speciﬁed in DeviceChange the flow mechanism on a port Flow Control, click the ﬂow control you wantClick Enable spanning tree on this port Between groups can be implemented using routers IP Filtering featuresConfiguration for example, ports must be configured on each Vlan modeVLANs Virtual LANs Click the name of the Vlan you want to delete. Note you To delete a VlanCannot 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 Nation IP address Switches on a network that does not support Dvmrp routing.Click 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 Address deﬁne the IP Address and subnet if necessary For port selections, deﬁne the IP ﬁlter protocol, while forSelect the User Group for this new member With, and lists them on screen. To check connectionsPage Managing the Switch Information about the Switch Management using Intel Device ViewName 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 Switch contains several Rmon functions. These function pro Ment on the switchLowing information, History, Alarm and Event Log are switch Right-click a switch and select MonitoringRMON HisAlarmsConfigure. The Alarm Table window opens Right-click a switch and select MonitoringRMONWhich lists all alarms Click Add to add an alarm to the listMonitoring the Stack’s Performance Right-click the stack border and select IntraStack Traf Stack, or across the Matrix ModuleMonitoring 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 This provides status information about the server To view the links between switches in a distributed VlanTo view the IP Routing links Ter you are interested Packets received and packets transmittedSelect IP RoutingIP MulticastNetwork To view the IPX Routing links Play Legend for further information on LED states Monitoring the Port’s PerformanceSelect Port DetailsPerformance Select Port DetailsDistribution 100 Switch has various tools to help with management Tools for the SwitchLocal disk or ﬁle server To receive the responseSwitch’s Telnet facility has the following main features Select the IP Address of the individual switchTo view a log or report Device you want to receive the directory103 Load new software to the switch Software Update lets youReset the switch if necessary Access from the Console portSimply lost control of the switch Recovery ManagerStack Synchronization Manager Tools for the StackTo 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 number of LEDs Switch has the following environmental specificationsPort Power Status Temperature Switch has the following number of connectionsPerformance Speciﬁcations Power SpeciﬁcationsRFCs 768, 950 This switch supports the following protocolsRFC Telnet RFC 854 toPage Console Port Use and Troubleshooting Use of the Console Port Vlan policy database Doing backup of the configurationsAn external machine e.g. MS Windows*, Unix* or other, if Manual TftpUsing Maintenance Mode Recovering from Start-up FailureMaintenance Mode offers three facilities Ory. From Maintenance Mode the switch is forced to issue aTo enter Maintenance Mode Consider these points when using 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 Bootp or Tftp pro Loads software using the Tftp protocolDumps memory contents Resets the switchTroubleshooting Procedure Troubleshooting ToolsIsolating 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 Performance Problems Start-up ProblemsCommunication Problems Customer Support Retrieving Information for CustomerSupport Ascii Various files suitable for Tftp transferLimited Hardware Warranty Limited Hardware Warranty Europe only 129 Federal Communications Commission FCC Statement Avertissement Advertencias 111 Index124 119123 112 125Vii 126102 100103 104Console 109 113101 121 Vlan Customer Support Technicians Automated Support