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Using the BayStack 350 10/100/1000 Series Switch

System Characteristics

The System Characteristics screen (Figure 3-5) allows you to view system characteristics and contains three user-configurable fields: sysContact, sysName, and sysLocation.

Choose System Characteristics (or press s) from the main menu to open the System Characteristics screen.

	System Characteristics
MAC Address:	00-60-FD-77-A1-AC
Reset Count:	9
Last Reset Type: Software Download
Power Status:	Primary Power
sysDescr:	BayStack 350-24T HW:Revx FW:Vx.xx SW:Vx.x.x.x
sysObjectID:	1.3.6.1.4.1.45.3.35.2
sysUpTime:	02:29:44
sysServices:	3
sysContact:	[ Mario Lento ]
sysName:	[ Documentation ]
sysLocation:	[ Building 20, Floor 28 ]

Enter text, press <Return> or <Enter> when complete.

Press Ctrl-R to return to previous menu. Press Ctrl-C to return to Main Menu.

Figure 3-5. System Characteristics Screen

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Nortel Networks 350 manual System Characteristics Screen

Contents

Using the BayStack 10/100/1000 Series Switch Statement of Conditions Copyright 1999 Bay Networks, IncTrademarks USA Requirements Only Bay Networks, Inc. Software License Agreement Japan/Nippon Requirements OnlyCanada Requirements Only Voluntary Control Council for Interference Vcci Statement Rev Rev Page Contents Chapter Installing the BayStack 350 Switch Chapter Using the Console Interface Chapter Troubleshooting Appendix B Media Dependent Adapters Page Figures Xiv Figure B-1 Figure B-2 Tables LED Indications During the Software Download Process Preface Before You Begin Organization This guide has four chapters, six appendixes, and an indexIf you want to Go to Text Conventions Acronyms Related Publications How to Get Help Page BayStack 350 10/100/1000 Series Switches Physical Description Front-Panel Front-Panel Components 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX Port Connectors Comm PortUplink/Expansion Slot LED Display Panel LED Display Panel LED Descriptions Label Type Color State Meaning Back-Panel Descriptions of the back-panel components follow the figure AC Power Receptacle International Power Cord SpecificationsCountry/Plug description Specifications Typical plug Features Cooling Fans Telnet Ieee 802.1Q VLANs MultiLink Trunking Igmp Snooping FeatureIeee 802.1p Prioritizing Port Mirroring BootP Automatic IP Configuration Flash Memory Storage Snmp MIB Support Autosensing and Autonegotiation Network Configuration Configuration and Switch Management Desktop Switch Application BayStack 350-24T Used as a Desktop Switch Segment Switch Application BayStack 350-24T Used as a Segment Switch High-Density Switched Workgroup Application Configuring Power Workgroups and a Shared Media Hub Ieee 802.1Q Vlan Workgroups Port-Based Vlan Example Ieee 802.1Q Tagging Default Vlan Settings 10 .1Q Tagging 1 12 .1Q Tagging 3 VLANs Spanning Multiple Switches Vlans Spanning Multiple 802.1Q Tagged Switches Vlans Spanning Multiple Untagged Switches 15. VLANs Spanning Multiple Untagged Switches 16. Possible Problems with VLANs and Spanning Tree Protocol Shared Servers 17. Multiple VLANs Sharing Resources 18. Vlan Broadcast Domains Within the Switch Default Vlan Configuration screen opens Figure 19. Default Vlan Configuration Screen Example 18 on 21. Default Vlan Port Configuration Screen Example 22. Vlan Port Configuration Screen Example Vlan Workgroup Summary 23. Vlan Configuration Spanning Multiple Switches Vlan Configuration Rules Igmp Snooping 24. IP Multicast Propagation with Igmp Routing 25. BayStack 350-24T Filtering IP Multicast Streams 1 Internet Designated Router Host Membership Query Igmp Snooping Configuration Rules Ieee 802.1p Prioritizing 27. Prioritizing Packets 28. Port Transmit Queue To configure the port priority level, follow these steps Traffic Class Configuration screen opens Figure Vlan Port Configuration screen opens Figure 30. Setting Port Priority Example 31. Switch-to-Switch Trunk Configuration Example MultiLink Trunks Client/Server Configuration Utilizing MultiLink Trunks 32. Switch-to-Server Trunk Configuration Example 33. Client/Server Configuration Example Trunk Configuration Screen Examples Trunk Configuration Screen for Switch S1Setting up the Trunk Configuration For S1 MultiLink Trunk Configuration screen opens Figure 35. MultiLink Trunk Configuration Screen for Switch S1 Using the BayStack 350 10/100/1000 Series Switch Trunk Configuration Screen for Switch S2 36. MultiLink Trunk Configuration Screen for Switch S2 Using the BayStack 350 10/100/1000 Series Switch Trunk Configuration Screen for Switch S3 37. MultiLink Trunk Configuration Screen for Switch S3 Using the BayStack 350 10/100/1000 Series Switch Trunk Configuration Screen for Switch S4 38. MultiLink Trunk Configuration Screen for Switch S4 Using the BayStack 350 10/100/1000 Series Switch Before Configuring Trunks MultiLink Trunking Configuration Rules Using the BayStack 350 10/100/1000 Series Switch Spanning Tree Considerations 39. Path Cost Arbitration Example 40. Example 1 Correctly Configured Trunk 41. Example 2 Detecting a Misconfigured Port Additional Tips About the MultiLink Trunking Feature Port Mirroring Conversation Steering Port-Based Mirroring Configuration 42. Port-Based Mirroring Configuration Example BayStack 350 10/100/1000 Series Switches Address-Based Mirroring Configuration 43. Port Mirroring Port-Based Screen Example 44. Address-Based Mirroring Configuration Example 45. Port Mirroring Address-Based Screen Example Port Mirroring Configuration Rules Page Chapter Installing the BayStack 350 Switch Installation Requirements Package Contents Installation Procedure Installing the BayStack 350 Switch on a Flat Surface Attach all devices to the ports Installing the BayStack 350 Switch in a Rack Positioning the Chassis in the Rack Attaching Mounting Brackets Attaching Devices to the BayStack 350 Switch Connecting the 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX Ports 100 Mb/s Port Connections Connecting the Console/Comm Port Connecting Power Connecting to the Console/Comm Port Using the BayStack 350 10/100/1000 Series Switch Verifying the Installation BayStack 350 Switch AC Power Receptacle Verifying the Installation Using the LEDs Power-Up SequenceStage Description LED indication Verifying the Installation Using the Self-Test Screen 10. BayStack 350 Switch Self-Test Screen Initial Setup of the BayStack 350 Switch 11. Bay Networks Logo Screen Select IP Configuration/Setup or press i from the Main Menu IP Configuration/Setup Screen Installing the BayStack 350 Switch Page Chapter Using the Console Interface Accessing the CI Menus and Screens Using the CI Menus and Screens Navigating the CI Menus and Screens Screen Fields and Descriptions Map of Console Interface Screens Console Interface Main Menu Options Main MenuDescribes the CI main menu options OptionDescription Configuration Option Description System CharacteristicsSwitch Configuration Telnet Configuration Option Description Reset to Default Settings IP Configuration/Setup Option DescriptionLogout Configurable Describes the IP Configuration/Setup screen fieldsIP Configuration/Setup Screen Fields Field Description Choosing a BootP Request Mode Field Description Last BootP BootP When Needed BootP Always BootP Disabled BootP or Last Address Snmp Configuration Snmp Configuration Screen Describes the Snmp Configuration screen fields Snmp Configuration Screen Fields System Characteristics System Characteristics Screen Describes the System Characteristics screen fields System Characteristics Screen Fields Switch Configuration Switch Configuration Menu Screen Describes the Switch Configuration Menu screen options Switch Configuration Menu Screen Options Clear All Port Statistics MAC Address TableOption Description Display Port Statistics Return to Main Menu Field Description Aging Time Describes the MAC Address Table screen fieldsMAC Address Table Screen Fields Find an Address Vlan Configuration Menu Describes the Vlan Configuration Menu screen options Vlan Configuration Menu Screen Options Vlan Configuration Vlan Configuration Screen Describes the Vlan Configuration screen fields Vlan Configuration Screen Fields Vlan Port Configuration 10. Vlan Port Configuration Screen Describes the Vlan Port Configuration screen fields Vlan Port Configuration Screen Fields Field Description Primary Vlan Tagging See Assigning Tagging to Gigabit MDA Ports on Vlan Display by Port 11. Vlan Display by Port Screen Vlan Display by Port Screen Fields Traffic Class Configuration10 describes the Vlan Display by Port screen fields VLANs 11 describes the Traffic Class Configuration screen fields Traffic Class Configuration Screen FieldsField Description User Priority Port Configuration 13. Port Configuration Screen 1 Port Configuration Screen 2 Gigabit MDA only supports 1000 Mb/s in full-duplex mode12 describes the Port Configuration screen fields Port Configuration Screen Fields High Speed Flow Control Configuration 13. High Speed Flow Control Configuration Screen Fields Field Description AutonegotiationFlow Control Field Description Preferred Phy Choosing a High Speed Flow Control ModeHigh Speed Flow Control Configuration Screen Fields Active Phy MultiLink Trunk Configuration 16. MultiLink Trunk Configuration Menu Screen Option Description MultiLink Trunk MultiLink Trunk Configuration Screen14. MultiLink Trunk Configuration Menu Screen Options Utilization 17. MultiLink Trunk Configuration Screen MultiLink Trunk Configuration Screen Fields Trunk Status Trunk ModeField Description STP Learning Trunk Name MultiLink Trunk Utilization Screen 18. MultiLink Trunk Utilization Screen 1 16 describes the MultiLink Trunk Utilization screen fields MultiLink Trunk Utilization Screen FieldsTraffic Type Field Description Last 5 Minutes Port Mirroring Configuration16. MultiLink Trunk Utilization Screen Fields Last 30 Minutes 17 describes the Port Mirroring Configuration screen fields 17. Port Mirroring Configuration Screen FieldsFieldDescription Port Y Port Mirroring Configuration Screen FieldsField Description Monitor Port Address a Monitoring Modes Fields Description Rate Limiting Configuration 21. Rate Limiting Configuration Screen 1 22. Rate Limiting Configuration Screen 2 Packet Type 19 describes the Rate Limiting Configuration screen fieldsRate Limiting Configuration Screen Fields Limit Igmp Configuration 20 describes the Igmp Configuration screen fields Proxy Igmp Configuration Screen FieldsSnooping Robust Value Field Description Query Time Port Statistics 24. Port Statistics Screen 21 describes the Port Statistics screen fields Port Statistics Screen Fields Collisions Field Description Undersized PacketsOversized Packets Single Collisions Console/Comm Port Configuration 21. Port Statistics Screen Fields 25. Console/Comm Port Configuration Screen 22. Console/Comm Port Configuration Screen Fields Comm Port Parity Required for Both Any Ascii string of up to 15 printable characters Spanning Tree Configuration 26. Spanning Tree Configuration Menu Screen 23. Spanning Tree Configuration Menu Screen Options Spanning Tree Port Configuration 27. Spanning Tree Port Configuration Screen 1 28. Spanning Tree Port Configuration Screen 2 Spanning Tree Port Configuration Screen Fields Field Description Participation PriorityPath Cost Display Spanning Tree Switch Settings 29. Spanning Tree Switch Settings Screen 25 describes the Spanning Tree Switch Settings parameters 25. Spanning Tree Switch Settings ParametersParameter Description Bridge Hello Parameter Description Forward DelayDelay Time Telnet Configuration 26 describes the Telnet Configuration screen fields 26. Telnet Configuration Screen Fields Inactivity Timeout Event Logging IP Address Telnet Configuration Screen FieldsField Description Allowed Source Mask Software Download 31. Software Download Screen 27. Software Download Screen Fields 27 describes the Software Download screen fieldsLED Indications During the Download Process Tftp Server IP Address Phase Description LED indications 28. LED Indications During the Software Download Process Display Event Log 32. Event Log Screen Excessive Bad Entries Write Threshold Flash Update 34. Sample Event Log Entry Exceeding the Write Threshold Reset 36. Self-Test Screen After Resetting the Switch Reset to Default Settings 37. Bay Networks Logo Screen Using the Console Interface Using the BayStack 350 10/100/1000 Series Switch Using the Console Interface 40. Password Prompt Screen Logout Chapter Troubleshooting BayStack 350 Switch LED Locations LED Indications Troubleshooting Diagnosing and Correcting the Problem Symptom Probable cause Corrective action Normal Power-Up SequenceA normal power-up sequence, the LEDs appear as follows Corrective Actions Port Connection Problems Autonegotiation Modes Port Interface Page Electrical Parameter Operating Specification Storage SpecificationEnvironmental Parameter Model 350-24T Model 350-12T Network Protocol and Standards Compatibility Physical DimensionsPerformance Specifications Data Rate Electromagnetic Emissions Safety Agency CertificationInterface Options Electromagnetic Immunity Declaration of Conformity Appendix B Media Dependent Adapters Type Model/Description See 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX MDA Label Description 100BASE-FX MDAs Using the BayStack 350 10/100/1000 Series Switch Figure B-2 BASE-FX MDA Front Panels Table B-2 100BASE-FX MDA Components 1000BASE-SX MDAs Table B-2 BASE-FX MDA ComponentsItem Label Description Figure B-3 BASE-SX MDA Front Panels BASE-SX MDA Components Item Label Description 1000BASE-LX MDAs Figure B-4 BASE-LX MDA Front Panels Table B-3 BASE-LX MDA Components 1000BASE-LX Multimode Applications Installing an MDA Figure B-5. Installing an MDA Remove the AC power cord from the power source Replacing an MDA with a Different ModelLoosen the thumbscrews and remove the MDA Appendix C Quick Steps to Features To learn more about Refer to this section Configuring 802.1Q VLANs Figure C-1. Configuring 802.1Q VLANs 1 Figure C-2. Configuring 802.1Q VLANs 2 Figure C-3. Configuring 802.1Q VLANs 3 Configuring MultiLink Trunks Figure C-4. Configuring MultiLink Trunks Configuring Port Mirroring Figure C-5. Configuring Port Mirroring 1 Figure C-6. Configuring Port Mirroring 2 Configuring Igmp Snooping Figure C-7. Configuring Igmp Snooping 1 Figure C-8. Configuring Igmp Snooping 2 Figure C-9. Configuring Igmp Snooping 3 RJ-45 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX Port Connectors Figure D-1. RJ-45 8-Pin Modular Port Connector Table D-1 RJ-45 Port Connector Pin Assignments Pin Signal DescriptionMDI and MDI-X Devices MDI-X to MDI Cable Connections Figure D-2. MDI-X to MDI Cable Connections MDI-X to MDI-X Cable Connections Figure D-3 MDI-X to MDI-X Cable Connections DB-9 RS-232-D Console/Comm Port Connector Table D-2 DB-9 Console/Comm Port Connector Pin AssignmentsPage Appendix E Default Settings Field Default setting Appears in this CI screen Port # port number Default Settings Using the BayStack 350 10/100/1000 Series Switch Default Settings Page Appendix F Sample BootP Configuration File Using the BayStack 350 10/100/1000 Series Switch Index Index-2 Index-3 Index-4 Index-5 Index-6