Management Options, Serial Console Port | SMC Networks SMC6608T

ABOUT THE TIGERSWITCH 100

Management Options

The TigerSwitch 100 units may be managed using any one of the following three methods:

♦Out-of-band via the RS-232 console port

♦In-band via Telnet

♦In-band via any SNMP-based network management program that includes a compiler

Serial Console Port

The switches may be managed out-of-band using a PC connected to the console port with an RS-232 full-handshaking null modem cable. The console port operates at 9600 baud (default value) or 19,200 baud and can be password-protected. A terminal application for use on the PC, such as Windows Terminal, is also required. See Chapter 4, “Configuration and Management,” for further information regarding out-of-band management.

Telnet

The switches can also be managed in-band via a Telnet connec- tion using TCP/IP protocol. The Telnet user interface is menu- driven and the switch’s operating parameters can be password- protected. See Chapter 4, “Configuration and Management,” for further information regarding in-band management.

SNMP

Another method by which these switches may be managed is in-band from a workstation via an SNMP-based manager (i.e., SMC’s EliteView). Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) is the most popular management protocol in use today. It defines the structure of information maintained on a device being managed and the operations used to access that information. See Chapter 5, “SNMP Management,” for further information regarding in-band SNMP.

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Contents

TigerSwitch User Guide TigerSwitch Trademarks Limited Warranty Limited Warranty Table of Contents Specifications TroubleshootingAppendices Pin Assignments Iii List of Figures Table of Contents FCC Class a CompliancesEC Conformance Declaration Industry Canada Class a Compliances Japan Vcci Class a Australia AS/NZS 3548 1995 Class a Wichtige Sicherheitshinweise Vii Viii Chapter About Tigerswitch About the Tigerswitch TigerSwitch 100 Overview TigerSwitch 100M Base Unit Model SMC6608M Port Fast Ethernet Modules for Model SMC6608M Module Ports Connectors Description 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX Ports Switch Ports100BASE-FX Ports SMC6608M only Front Panel LEDs Status LEDs Console Port Configure Button Power Supply Receptacles Optional Redundant Power UnitRedundant Power Units RPUs Switching Methods Switch Architecture Spanning Tree Protocol Serial Console Port Management OptionsTelnet Connectivity Key Features and BenefitsPerformance Practical Management Easy Installation Chapter Planning Introduction to Switching Collapsed Backbone Sample Applications Multiple Port Bridging Connections Multiport Bridging Server Farm Connectivity and Expansion Server Farm Aggregation Cascading to a Fast Ethernet Switch High-Speed Switch Links Collapsed Backbone with Fiber Cable Collapsed Backbone Using Fiber Cable High-Speed Fiber Backbone High-Speed Fiber Backbone Application Notes Page Chapter Installation Selecting a Site Package Contents Equipment ChecklistRequired Rack-Mounting Equipment Mounting Mounting the Switch in a Rack Attaching the Brackets Attaching the Adhesive Feet Mounting and Stacking the Switch on a Flat Surface Connecting to a Power Source Powering Up Diagnostics Connectivity Rules Making Network ConnectionsMbps Ethernet Collision Domain SMC 5 4 3 Rule SMC 3 2 Rule for Class II Repeaters Mbps Fast Ethernet Collision DomainSMC 2 1 Rule for Class I and Class II Repeaters Maximum 100BASE-T Network Diameter Twisted-Pair Cabling Guidelines Fixed Crossover Ports Connecting 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX PortsDaisy-Chain Port Fiber Cable Connectors Connecting 100BASE-FX PortsPage Chapter Configuration Management Configuration and Management Configuration Options Basic Port Settings Required Connections and Switch Access Advanced System Configuration Snmp Network Connection In-Band Connections Telnet Login System Configuration Program Main Menu Main Menu Download & Reset Configuration Password Configuration Setting Passwords Console Configuration Console Port Configuration System Configuration System Parameter Configuration Configuration and Management Port Configuration Screen Port Configuration Configuration and Management Spanning Tree Configuration Yes Spanning Tree ConfigurationPort Priority Path Cost Configuration and Management Virtual LAN Configuration Screen Virtual LAN Configuration System Monitoring Monitoring via the Configure Button and LEDs LEDs Functions Status LEDs System Information Advanced System MonitoringSystem Information Port Status Statistics Statistics Statistics Screen Items Address Table Address Table Current Spanning Tree Information Spanning Tree InformationPort State DesignatedCost DesignatedBridgeID DesignatedPort Parameter Description Spanning Tree Information Screen Items Downloading via Tftp Protocol Downloading System SoftwareTftp Download Downloading via the Console Port Reset Resetting the Switch Chapter Management VIA Snmp Snmp Protocol MIB Objects Assigning Snmp Agent Access Rights Snmp Parameter ConfigurationSnmp Configuration Community Strings Community Strings Screen Trap Receivers Trap Receivers Screen Appendix a Troubleshooting Switch Indicators System Diagnostic Tests Diagnostic TestsComponent Failure LED Array Indicator Column System Failures Port Diagnostic Tests System DiagnosticsPower and Cooling Problems Port Failures Test Failure LED Array Row Physical Configuration Communication ModeCabling Network Cards Terminal Emulation Management Interface System Integrity Page Appendix B PIN Assignments RJ-45 Pin Assignments Pin Number Assignment RJ-45 Pin Assignments Crossover Wiring Straight-Through WiringStraight-Through RJ-45 Pin Assignments End Crossover RJ-45 Pin Assignments End DCE Console Port Pin Assignments Switch Port Pin Modem Port DB-9 Pin No Signal Switch Port PC Port DB-9 Pin No SignalConsole Port to 9-Pin COM Port on PC Console Port to 25-Pin DCE Port on Modem Console Port to 25-Pin DTE Port on PC Switch Port DB-9 Pin NoNull Modem Pin PC Port Appendix C Specifications All Models Power Consumption Input PowerOperating Temperature EMC/Safety Compliances Model SMC6608M Model SMC6608T 100BASE-FX Page Appendix D Glossary ANSI/IEEE 802.3u Standard ANSI/IEEE 802.3 Standard Crossover Port CollisionEnd Station Ethernet RJ-45 Connector Media Access Control MACIcmp Internet Control Message Protocol In-Band Simple Network Management Protocol Snmp TerminatorStraight-through Port UTP Unshielded Twisted-Pair Publication Number 900.168, Rev. B