Chapter Using the Console Interface | Nortel Networks 450 manual

Chapter 3

Using the Console Interface

Accessing the CI Menus and Screens	3-1
Using the CI Menus and Screens	3-2
Navigating the CI Menus and Screens	3-2
Screen Fields and Descriptions	3-3
Main Menu	3-4
IP Configuration/Setup	3-8
Choosing a BootP Request Mode	3-10
BootP When Needed	3-10
BootP Always	3-11
BootP Disabled	3-11
BootP or Last Address	3-12
SNMP Configuration	3-13
System Characteristics	3-15
Switch Configuration	3-18
MAC Address Table	3-20
VLAN Configuration Menu	3-22
VLAN Configuration	3-24
VLAN Port Configuration	3-26
VLAN Display by Port	3-29
Traffic Class Configuration	3-30
Port Configuration	3-32
High Speed Flow Control Configuration	3-34
Choosing a High Speed Flow Control Mode	3-36
Symmetric Mode	3-36
Asymmetric	3-37
MultiLink Trunk Configuration	3-37
MultiLink Trunk Configuration Screen	3-39
MultiLink Trunk Utilization Screen	3-41
Port Mirroring Configuration	3-45
Rate Limiting Configuration	3-48
IGMP Configuration	3-51
Port Statistics	3-54
Console/Comm Port Configuration	3-58
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Using the BayStack 450 10/100/1000 Series Switch Statement of Conditions Copyright 1999 Nortel NetworksTrademarks USA Requirements Only Canada Requirements Only Japan/Nippon Requirements OnlyTaiwan Requirements EC Declaration of Conformity Nortel Networks NA Inc. Software License Agreement Rev Page Contents Viii Chapter Installing the BayStack 450 Switch Chapter Using the Console Interface Chapter Troubleshooting Appendix B Gigabit Fiber Optical Characteristics MDI-X to MDI-X Cable Connections Page Figures Xvi Switch Configuration Menu Screen 36. Sample Event Log Entry Showing Excessive Bad Entries Tables Table B-1 Preface Audience Organization If you want to Go to Text Conventions Acronyms Related Publications How to Get Help Technical Solutions Center Telephone NumberPage BayStack 450 Switch Versions Physical Description BayStack 450 Switch Front Panels Front Panel Comm Port Port ConnectorsUplink/Expansion Slot 100BASE-FX MT-RJ Ports LED Display Panel BayStack 450-24T/12T LED Display Panel BayStack 450-12F Switch Label Type Color State Meaning BayStack 450 Switch LED Descriptions Back Panel International Power Cord Specifications AC Power ReceptacleCountry/Plug description Specifications Typical plug Rpsu Connector Cascade Module Slot FeaturesCooling Fans Using the BayStack 450 10/100/1000 Series Switch Telnet Ieee 802.1p Prioritizing Ieee 802.1Q VLANs Storage of Configuration Parameters Igmp Snooping FeatureStorage of Switch Software Image Flash Memory Storage Port Mirroring MultiLink TrunkingAutosensing and Autonegotiation BootP Automatic IP Configuration/MAC Address Stack software offset is Then the Stack MAC address becomes Configuration and Switch Management Network ConfigurationSnmp MIB Support Desktop Switch Application BayStack 450 Switch Used as a Desktop Switch Segment Switch Application BayStack 450 Switch Used as a Segment Switch High-Density Switched Workgroup Application Configuring Power Workgroups and a Shared Media Hub Fail-Safe Stack Application Fail-Safe Stack Example Stack Operation BayStack 400-ST1 Cascade Module Unit Select Switch Cascade a Out ConnectorCascade a In Connector Initial Installation Base Unit Stack MAC Address Temporary Base Unit Stack Configurations Removing a Unit from the Stack Stack Up Configurations Stack Down Configurations 13. Stack Down Configuration Example Redundant Cascade Stacking Feature 14. Redundant Cascade Stacking Feature Ieee 802.1Q Vlan Workgroups 15. Port-Based Vlan Example Ieee 802.1Q Tagging 16. Default Vlan Settings 17 .1Q Tagging 1 19 .1Q Tagging 3 VLANs Spanning Multiple Switches Vlans Spanning Multiple 802.1Q Tagged Switches Vlans Spanning Multiple Untagged Switches 22. VLANs Spanning Multiple Untagged Switches 23. Possible Problems with VLANs and Spanning Tree Protocol Shared Servers 24. Multiple VLANs Sharing Resources 25. Vlan Broadcast Domains Within the Switch To configure the Vlan port membership for Vlan Default Vlan Configuration screen opens Figure To configure the Pvid port Vlan identifier for Port 27. Vlan Configuration Screen Example 28. Default Vlan Port Configuration Screen Example 29. Vlan Port Configuration Screen Example Vlan Workgroup Summary 30. Vlan Configuration Spanning Multiple Switches Vlan Configuration Rules Igmp Snooping 31. IP Multicast Propagation With Igmp Routing 32. BayStack 450 Switch Filtering IP Multicast Streams 1 33. BayStack 450 Switch Filtering IP Multicast Streams 2 Igmp Snooping Configuration Rules Ieee 802.1p Prioritizing 34. Prioritizing Packets 35. Port Transmit Queue To configure the port priority level, follow these steps Traffic Class Configuration screen opens Figure Vlan Port Configuration screen opens Figure 37. Setting Port Priority Example 38. Switch-to-Switch Trunk Configuration Example MultiLink Trunks Client/Server Configuration Using MultiLink Trunks 39. Switch-to-Server Trunk Configuration Example 40. Client/Server Configuration Example Trunk Configuration Screen for Switch S1 Trunk Configuration Screen ExamplesSetting up the Trunk Configuration For S1 MultiLink Trunk Configuration screen opens Figure 42. MultiLink Trunk Configuration Screen for Switch S1 Using the BayStack 450 10/100/1000 Series Switch Trunk Configuration Screen for Switch S2 43. MultiLink Trunk Configuration Screen for Switch S2 Using the BayStack 450 10/100/1000 Series Switch Trunk Configuration Screen for Switch S3 44. MultiLink Trunk Configuration Screen for Switch S3 Using the BayStack 450 10/100/1000 Series Switch Trunk Configuration Screen for Switch S4 45. MultiLink Trunk Configuration Screen for Switch S4 Using the BayStack 450 10/100/1000 Series Switch Before Configuring Trunks MultiLink Trunking Configuration Rules Using the BayStack 450 10/100/1000 Series Switch 46. Loss of Distributed Trunk Members Spanning Tree Considerations for MultiLink Trunks 47. Path Cost Arbitration Example 48. Example 1 Correctly Configured Trunk 49. Example 2 Detecting a Misconfigured Port Additional Tips About the MultiLink Trunking Feature Port Mirroring Conversation Steering Port-Based Mirroring Configuration 50. Port-Based Mirroring Configuration Example Using the BayStack 450 10/100/1000 Series Switch Address-Based Mirroring Configuration 51. Port Mirroring Port-Based Screen Example 52. Address-Based Mirroring Configuration Example 53. Port Mirroring Address-Based Screen Example Port Mirroring Configuration Rules Chapter Installing the BayStack 450 Switch Installation Requirements Package Contents Installation Procedure Installing the BayStack 450 Switch on a Flat Surface Installing the BayStack 450 Switch in a Rack Positioning the Chassis in the Rack Attaching Mounting Brackets Attaching Devices to the BayStack 450 Switch Connecting the 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX Ports 100 Mb/s Port Connections Connecting Fiber Optic Ports Fiber Optic Port Connections Console/Comm Port Connecting a Terminal to the Console/Comm Port Connecting to the Console/Comm Port Connecting Power BayStack 450 Switch AC Power Receptacle Grounded AC Power Outlet Power-Up Sequence Verifying the InstallationVerifying the Installation Using the LEDs Stage Description LED indication Verifying the Installation Using the Self-Test Screen Configuration includes an additional test Cascade Sram test 12. Nortel Networks Logo Screen Initial Setup Standalone Switch Setup 13. Main Menu 14. IP Configuration/Setup Screen Standalone Switch Stack Setup 15. Main Menu Standalone Switch Example 17. IP Configuration/Setup Screen Stack Configuration Installing the BayStack 450 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 Main Menu Console Interface Main Menu Describes the CI main menu options Console Interface Main Menu options Reset to Default Configuration FileReset Settings OptionDescription Logout IP Configuration/Setup Describes the IP Configuration/Setup screen fields IP Configuration/Setup Screen Fields BootP When Needed Choosing a BootP Request ModeFieldDescription BootP Always BootP Disabled BootP or Last Address Snmp Configuration Screen Fields Snmp ConfigurationDescribes the Snmp Configuration screen fields Field Description Read-Only Point System Characteristics Describes the System Characteristics screen fields System Characteristics Screen Fields System Characteristics Screen Fields Switch Configuration 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 Field Description Describes the Vlan Configuration Menu screen options Vlan Configuration Menu Screen Options Vlan Configuration Vlan Configuration Screen Field Description Create Vlan Describes the Vlan Configuration screen fieldsVlan Configuration Screen Fields Delete Vlan Vlan Port Configuration Field Description Unit Describes the Vlan Port Configuration screen fieldsVlan Port Configuration Screen Fields Port Vlan Port Configuration Screen Fields 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 Port Name Traffic Class Configuration Screen Fields 11 describes the Traffic Class Configuration screen fieldsField Description User Priority Port Configuration Port Configuration Screen 1 Port Configuration Screen 2 MDAs only support 1000 Mb/s in full-duplex mode12 describes the Port Configuration screen fields Port Configuration Screen Fields Autonegotiation High Speed Flow Control ConfigurationSpeed/Duplex1 15. High Speed Flow Control Configuration Screen High Speed Flow Control Configuration Screen Fields Symmetric Mode Choosing a High Speed Flow Control Mode13. High Speed Flow Control Configuration Screen Fields MultiLink Trunk Configuration Asymmetric Option Description MultiLink Trunk 14. MultiLink Trunk Configuration Menu Screen OptionsUtilization MultiLink Trunk Configuration Screen MultiLink Trunk Configuration Screen Fields Field Description Trunk MultiLink Trunk Configuration Screen Fields MultiLink Trunk Utilization Screen 18. MultiLink Trunk Utilization Screen 1 Traffic Type 16 describes the MultiLink Trunk Utilization screen fieldsMultiLink Trunk Utilization Screen Fields Unit/Port MultiLink Trunk Utilization Screen Fields Port Mirroring Configuration 20. Port Mirroring Configuration Screen 17 describes the Port Mirroring Configuration screen fields Port Mirroring Configuration Screen Fields Fields Description Port-based Monitoring ModesAddress-based Rate Limiting Configuration 21. Rate Limiting Configuration Screen 1 22. Rate Limiting Configuration Screen 2 19 describes the Rate Limiting Configuration screen fields Rate Limiting Configuration Screen Fields Igmp Configuration 23. Igmp Configuration Screen Snooping 20 describes the Igmp Configuration screen fieldsIgmp Configuration Screen Fields Proxy Igmp Configuration Screen Fields Port Statistics 24. Port Statistics Screen Gigabit MDA 21 describes the Port Statistics screen fieldsPort Statistics Screen Fields Port Statistics Screen Fields Field Description Collisions Console/Comm Port Configuration 22. Console/Comm Port Configuration Screen Fields Baud, 4800 Baud, 9600 Baud, 19200 Baud, 38400 Baud Switch Password FieldDescription Console SwitchPassword Console Stack Any Ascii string of up to 15 printable characters An Ascii string of up to 15 printable characters 22. Console/Comm Port Configuration Screen Fields 22. Console/Comm Port Configuration Screen Fields Renumber Stack Units 26. Renumber Stack Units Screen 23 describes the Renumber Stack Units screen options 23. Renumber Stack Units Screen Options Spanning Tree Configuration Hardware Unit Information 24. Spanning Tree Configuration Menu Screen Options Option Description Spanning Tree Port Configuration 29. Spanning Tree Port Configuration Screen 1 30. Spanning Tree Port Configuration Screen 2 Spanning Tree Port Configuration Screen Fields Spanning Tree Port Configuration Screen Fields Display Spanning Tree Switch Settings 31. Spanning Tree Switch Settings Screen Parameter Description 26 describes the Spanning Tree Switch Settings parameters26. Spanning Tree Switch Settings Parameters Designated Root Root Port Root Path Cost Hello Time Bridge Hello Parameter Description Forward DelayDelay Time Telnet Configuration 27 describes the Telnet Configuration screen fields 27. Telnet Configuration Screen Fields Inactivity Timeout Event Logging Telnet Configuration Screen Fields Software Download 28 describes the Software Download screen fields 28. Software Download Screen Fields LED Indications During the Download Process Start Tftp Load of New Image 29. LED Indications During the Software Download Process Software image Configuration File 34. Configuration File Download/Upload Screen Retrieve Configuration 30. Configuration File Download/Upload Screen FieldsCopy Configuration Image to Server Parameters Not Saved to the Configuration File These parameters are not saved Used in this screen See Display Event Log 35. Event Log Screen Excessive Bad Entries Write Threshold Flash Update 37. Sample Event Log Entry Exceeding the Write Threshold Reset 39. Self-Test Screen After Resetting the Switch 40. Nortel Networks Logo Screen Reset to Default Settings 41. Self-Test Screen After Resetting to Default Settings Using the BayStack 450 10/100/1000 Series Switch 43. Password Prompt Screen LogoutPage Chapter Troubleshooting Interpreting the LEDs Troubleshooting Configuration’s temporary base unit. This condition occurs Diagnosing and Correcting the Problem Normal Power-Up Sequence Symptom Probable cause Corrective action Port Connection ProblemsCorrective Actions Autonegotiation Modes Port Interface Page Electrical Parameter Operating Specification Storage SpecificationEnvironmental Parameter Model 450-24T Model 450-12T/12F Parameter Specifications Physical DimensionsPerformance Specifications Network Protocol and Standards Compatibility Electromagnetic Emissions Safety Agency CertificationInterface Options Electromagnetic Immunity Declaration of Conformity Operating Range 1000BASE-SX ModelsTable B-1 Operating Range for 1000BASE-SX Table B-2 1000BASE-SX Transmit Characteristics Transmit CharacteristicsMicron Description Multimode Fiber Units Worst-Case Power Budget and Penalties Receive CharacteristicsTable B-3 1000BASE-SX Receive Characteristics 1000BASE-LX Models Micron Parameter Multimode Fiber Units Micron Single-Mode Description Multimode Fiber Unit Table B-6 1000BASE-LX Transmit CharacteristicsTable B-7 1000BASE-LX Receive Characteristics Description Value Units Table B-7 BASE-LX Receive Characteristics Parameter Um MMF Um SMF Unit Appendix C Media Dependent Adapters Interface type Model Refer to 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX MDA Label Description 100BASE-FX MDAs Figure C-2 BASE-FX MDA Front Panels Table C-2 BASE-FX MDA Components 1000BASE-SX MDAs Figure C-3 BASE-SX MDA Front Panels Table C-3 BASE-SX MDA Components PHY M1000BASE-LX MDAs Table C-4 describes the 1000BASE-LX MDA components and LEDs Figure C-4 BASE-LX MDA Front Panels Installing an MDA Table C-4 BASE-LX MDA Components Figure C-5. Installing an MDA Replacing an MDA with a Different Model 1000BASE-LX Multimode Applications Remove the AC power cord from the power sourceLoosen the thumbscrews and remove the MDA Using the BayStack 450 10/100/1000 Series Switch Appendix D Quick Steps to Features To learn more about See this section Configuring 802.1Q VLANs To create or modify an 802.1Q VLAN, follow the flowcharts Figure D-2. Configuring 802.1Q VLANs 2 Configuring MultiLink Trunks Figure D-3. Configuring MultiLink Trunks Configuring Port Mirroring Figure D-4. Configuring Port Mirroring 1 Figure D-5. Configuring Port Mirroring 2 Configuring Igmp Snooping Figure D-6. Configuring Igmp Snooping 1 Figure D-7. Configuring Igmp Snooping 2 Figure D-8. Configuring Igmp Snooping 3 Page RJ-45 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX Port Connectors Figure E-1. RJ-45 8-Pin Modular Port Connector Pin Signal Description Table E-1 RJ-45 Port Connector Pin AssignmentsMDI and MDI-X Devices MDI-X to MDI Cable Connections Figure E-2. MDI-X to MDI Cable Connections MDI-X to MDI-X Cable Connections Figure E-3 MDI-X to MDI-X Cable Connections DB-9 RS-232-D Console/Comm Port Connector Table E-2 DB-9 Console/Comm Port Connector Pin AssignmentsPage Appendix F Default Settings Field Default setting Appears in this CI screen Field Default setting Appears in this CI screen Default Settings Vlan Default Settings Server Appendix G Sample BootP Configuration File Using the BayStack 450 10/100/1000 Series Switch Index Index-2 Index-3 Index-4 Index-5 Index-6