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2H28-08R SmartSwitch 2208 User’ s Guide i NOTICE Cabletron Systems reserves the right to make changes in specifications and other information contained in this document without prior notice. The reader should in all cases consult Cabletron Systems to determine whether any such changes ha ve been made. The hardware, firmware, or software describ[...]

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Notice iv 2H28-08R SmartSwitch 2208 User’ s Guide SAFETY INFORMATION CLASS 1 LASER TRANSCEIVERS THE FE-100F3 FAST ETHERNET INTERFACE MODULE, FPIM-05 AND FPIM-07 FDDI PORT INTERFACE MODULES, AND APIM-29 ATM PORT INTERFACE MODULE USE CLASS 1 LASER TRANSCEIVERS. READ THE FOLLOWING SAFETY INFORMATION BEFORE INSTALLING OR OPERATING THESE MODULES. The [...]

Notice 2H28-08R SmartSwitch 2208 User’ s Guide v DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY Application of Council Directiv e(s): 89/336/EEC 73/23/EEC Manufacturer’ s Name: Cabletron Systems, Inc. Manufacturer’ s Address: 35 Industrial Way PO Box 5005 Rochester, NH 03867 European Representativ e Name: Mr. J. Solari European Representativ e Address: Cabletron [...]

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2H28-08R SmartSwitch 2208 User’ s Guide vii CONTENTS CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION 1.1 Using This Guide ......................................................................... 1-1 1.2 Structure of This Guide................................................................ 1-1 1.3 2H28-08R Overview .......................................................[...]

Contents viii 2H28-08R SmartSwitch 2208 User’ s Guide CHAPTER 4 T ROUB LESHOOTING 4.1 Using LANVIEW ........................................................................... 4-1 4.2 FE-100TX LED ............................................................................. 4-4 4.3 Troubleshooting Checklist .......................................[...]

Contents 2H28-08R SmartSwitch 2208 User’ s Guide ix 5.11 Ethernet Interface Configuration ................................................ 5-40 5.11.1 Configuring an FE-100FX Interface or a Port 7 or 8 FE-100FX/F3 Interface ............................... 5-42 5.11.2 Configuring an FE-100TX Interface .............................. 5-42 5.11.3 Set[...]

Contents x 2H28-08R SmartSwitch 2208 User’ s Guide APPENDIX B FE-100TX, FE-100FX AND FE-100F3 SPECIFICATIONS B.1 FE-100TX .................................................................................... B-1 B.2 FE-100FX .................................................................................... B-2 B.3 FE-100F3 ......................[...]

2H28-08R SmartSwitch 2208 User’ s Guide 1-1 CHAPTER 1 INTR ODUCTION W elcome to the 2H28-08R SmartSwitch 2208 User’s Guide . This guide provides the necessary documentation to install and operate the 2H28-08R SmartSwitch 2208 de vices and provides information concerning network requirements, troubleshooting, and the use of Local Management. 1.1[...]

Chapter 1: Introduction 1-2 2H28-08R SmartSwitch 2208 User’ s Guide Appendix B , FE-100TX, FE-100FX and FE-100F3 Specifications , contains information about FE-100TX pinouts and information concerning cable types used with the FE-100FX and FE-100F3. Appendix C , Optional Installations and Mode Switch Bank Settings , describes ho w to install opt[...]

2H28-08R Overview 2H28-08R SmartSwitch 2208 User’ s Guide 1-3 The 2H28-08R may be used as a tabletop unit or can be installed in a standard 19-inch rack using the supplied rack mounting hardware. The 2H28-08R has two po wer supplies. Both are univ ersal ac power supplies with automatic voltage sensing that allo ws operation using 100–125 or 200[...]

Chapter 1: Introduction 1-4 2H28-08R SmartSwitch 2208 User’ s Guide 1.3.4 SmartT runk SmartT runk, also referred to as SmartT runking, is Cabletron Systems’ terminology for load balancing or load sharing. SmartT runk technology provides an easy-to-implement mechanism to group, or aggre gate, multiple physical links together to scale the backbon[...]

2H28-08R Overview 2H28-08R SmartSwitch 2208 User’ s Guide 1-5 1.3.6 Management Management of the 2H28-08R is accomplished using SNMP compliant management tools for in-band Local Management. Out-of-band Local Management is provided through the RJ45 COM port on the front panel using a VT100 terminal or a VT100 terminal emulator . In-band remote man[...]

Chapter 1: Introduction 1-6 2H28-08R SmartSwitch 2208 User’ s Guide 1.3.10 P or t Redirect Function The port redirect function, also referred to as “Port Mirroring, ” is a troubleshooting tool used to map traf fic from a single source port or multiple source ports to a destination port(s) within the chassis. This feature functions at the bit[...]

Optional Features 2H28-08R SmartSwitch 2208 User’ s Guide 1-7 1.4 OPTIONAL FEATURES Optional Fast Ethernet Interf ace Modules are av ailable from Cabletron Systems to support uplinks to 100 Mbps Fast Ethernet backbones or high speed connections to local servers. The Fast Ethernet Interface Modules are listed in T able 1-1 . . T able 1-1 Fast Ethe[...]

Chapter 1: Introduction 1-8 2H28-08R SmartSwitch 2208 User’ s Guide 1.5 DOCUMENT CON VENTIONS The follo wing conv entions are used throughout this document: NO TE Note symbol. Calls the reader’ s attention to any item of inf or mation that may be of special importance. TIP Tip symbol. Conve ys helpful hints concer ning procedures or actions. ! [...]

Getting Help 2H28-08R SmartSwitch 2208 User’ s Guide 1-9 1.6 GETTING HELP For additional support related to this de vice or document, contact the Cabletron Systems Global Call Center: Before calling the Cabletron Systems Global Call Center, have the following information ready: • Y our Cabletron Systems service contract number • A description[...]

Chapter 1: Introduction 1-10 2H28-08R SmartSwitch 2208 User’ s Guide 1.7 RELATED MANUALS The follo wing manuals may help to set up, control, and manage the 2E4X-27: Cabletron Systems HSIM-A6DP User’ s Guide Cabletron Systems HSIM-F6 User’ s Guide Cabletron Systems HSIM-FE6 User’ s Guide Cabletron Systems HSIM-W6 Installation Guide Cabletron[...]

2H28-08R SmartSwitch 2208 User’ s Guide 2-1 CHAPTER 2 NETW ORK REQUIREMENTS Before installing the 2H28-08R or Fast Ethernet Interf ace Modules (FE-100TX, FE-100FX, or FE-100F3), re view the requirements and specifications referred to in this chapter concerning the follo wing: • SmartT runk ( Section 2.1 ) • 100B ASE-FX Fiber Optic Network ( [...]

Chapter 2: Network Requirements 2-2 2H28-08R SmartSwitch 2208 User’ s Guide 2.2 100B ASE-FX FIBER OPTIC NETWORK Ports 1 through 6 of the 2H28-08R support the multimode 100B ASE-FX interface. Ports 7 and 8 of the 2H28-08R support the Cabletron Systems FE-100FX and FE-100F3 fiber optic interface modules. The FE-100FX is designed for use with multi[...]

100B ASE-TX Network 2H28-08R SmartSwitch 2208 User’ s Guide 2-3 2.3 100B ASE-TX NETWORK The 2H28-08R, with an optional FE-100TX installed in port 7 or 8, provides an RJ45 connection that supports UTP cabling. The de vice at the other end of the twisted pair segment must meet IEEE 802.3u 100B ASE-TX Fast Ethernet network requirements for the de vi[...]

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2H28-08R SmartSwitch 2208 User’ s Guide 3-1 CHAPTER 3 INSTALLATION This chapter provides the instructions to install the 2H28-08R. F ollo w the order of the sections listed belo w to correctly install the 2H28-08R. • Required T ools ( Section 3.1 ) • Unpacking the 2H28-08R ( Section 3.2 ) • Installing Optional Equipment ( Section 3.3 ) • [...]

Chapter 3: Installation 3-2 2H28-08R SmartSwitch 2208 User’ s Guide 3. Remove the black and yellow tape seal on the non-conductive bag to remove the 2H28-08R. 4. Perform a visual inspection of the device for any signs of physical damage. If there are any items missing or damaged, contact the Cabletron Systems Global Call Center as described in Se[...]

Installing the 2H28-08R 2H28-08R SmartSwitch 2208 User’ s Guide 3-3 3.4 INSTALLING THE 2H28-08R The 2H28-08R may be installed on a tabletop, shelf, or in a 19-inch rack. Section 3.4.1 describes a tabletop or shelf installation, and Section 3.4.2 describes the rackmount installation. 3.4.1 T abletop or Shelf Installation The follo wing two subsect[...]

Chapter 3: Installation 3-4 2H28-08R SmartSwitch 2208 User’ s Guide Figure 3-1 T abletop or Shelf Installation 3.4.2 Rac kmount Installation T o install the 2H28-08R in a 19-inch rack, the device is shipped with a rackmount kit containing the rackmount brackets, mounting scre ws, and a strain-relief bracket for cable management. Guidelines for th[...]

Installing the 2H28-08R 2H28-08R SmartSwitch 2208 User’ s Guide 3-5 Installation Rack mounting the 2H28-08R in volv es the following: • Attaching the strain-relief bracket • Rack mounting the 2H28-08R (attaching the mounting brackets and fastening the 2H28-08R to the rack) Attaching the Strain-Relief Brac ket Use of the strain-relief bracket [...]

Chapter 3: Installation 3-6 2H28-08R SmartSwitch 2208 User’ s Guide Rack Mounting the 2H28-08R Proceed as follo ws to install the 2H28-08R into a 19-inch rack. 1. Remove and discard the four cover screws (two from each side) located along the front edges of each side of the 2H28-08R. 2. Locate the four 6-32 x 3/8-inch flathead cover replacement s[...]

Installing the 2H28-08R 2H28-08R SmartSwitch 2208 User’ s Guide 3-7 3.4.3 Connecting P ower to the De vice T o connect the 2H28-08R to the power sources, proceed as follo ws: 1. Plug both power cords into a separate grounded wall outlet. To take advantage of the load sharing and redundancy capabilities, each power cord must be plugged into a dedi[...]

Chapter 3: Installation 3-8 2H28-08R SmartSwitch 2208 User’ s Guide 3.5 CONNECTING TO THE NETWORK This section provides the procedures for connecting fiber optic se gments and twisted pair from the network or other de vices to the 2H28-08R. Ports 1 through 6 on the 2H28-08R hav e SC connectors for fiber connections. The 2H28-08R supports multim[...]

Connecting to the Network 2H28-08R SmartSwitch 2208 User’ s Guide 3-9 Fiber Optic Network Connection 1. Remove the protective rubber covers from the fiber optic ports on the applicable port on the module and from the ends of the SC connectors. 2. Insert the SC connector at one end of the fiber optic cable into the port on the 2H28-08R. See Figure[...]

Chapter 3: Installation 3-10 2H28-08R SmartSwitch 2208 User’ s Guide Figure 3-6 2H28-08R Fiber Port Connections 4. Verify that a link exists by checking that the port RX LED is on (flashing amber, blinking green, or solid green). If the RX LED is off and the TX LED is not blinking amber, perform the following steps until it is on: a. Ensure that [...]

Connecting to the Network 2H28-08R SmartSwitch 2208 User’ s Guide 3-11 3.5.2 Connecting a UTP Segment to the FE-100TX An FE-100TX installed in port 7 and/or 8 has an internal crossov er switch. When connecting a workstation, use a straight-through cable and set the Fast Ethernet Interf ace Module crossover switch sho wn in Figure 3-7 to the cross[...]

Chapter 3: Installation 3-12 2H28-08R SmartSwitch 2208 User’ s Guide Connect an FE-100TX to a twisted pair segment as follo ws: 1. Ensure that the device connected to the other end of the segment is powered on. 2. Connect the twisted pair segment to the module by inserting the RJ45 connector on the twisted pair segment into the RJ45 port on the m[...]

Connecting to the Network 2H28-08R SmartSwitch 2208 User’ s Guide 3-13 If a link is not established, refer to Chapter 4 , T roubleshooting , before contacting the Cabletron Systems Global Call Center. Refer to Section 1.6 , Getting Help , for details, if the problem has not been resolved. 3.5.3 Connecting a Fiber Optic Segment to the FE-100FX and[...]

Chapter 3: Installation 3-14 2H28-08R SmartSwitch 2208 User’ s Guide 2. Insert one end of the SC connector into the FE-100FX or FE-100F3 installed in the 2H28-08R. See Figure 3-10 . 3. At the other end of the fiber optic cable, attach the SC connector to the other device. Figure 3-10 FE-100FX and FE-100F3 Ports ! CA UTION Do not touch the ends of[...]

Completing the Installation 2H28-08R SmartSwitch 2208 User’ s Guide 3-15 4. Verify that a link exists by checking that the port RX LED is on (flashing amber, blinking green, or solid green). If the RX LED is off and the TX LED is not blinking amber, perform the following steps until the RX LED is on: a. Check that the po wer is turned on for the [...]

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2H28-08R SmartSwitch 2208 User’ s Guide 4-1 CHAPTER 4 T R OUBLESHOOTING This chapter provides information concerning the follo wing: • Using the LANVIEW diagnostic and status monitoring system • T roubleshooting network and 2H28-08R operational problems • Using the RESET button 4.1 USING LANVIEW The 2H28-08R uses Cabletron Systems built-in [...]

Chapter 4: T roub leshooting 4-2 2H28-08R SmartSwitch 2208 User’ s Guide NO TE The ter ms flashing , blinking , and solid used in T ab le 4-1 indicate the f ollowing: Flashing indicates an LED pulse that is flashing at a random rate. Blinking indicates an LED pulse flashing at a steady rate (50% on, 50% off). Solid indicates a steady LED light.[...]

Using LANVIEW 2H28-08R SmartSwitch 2208 User’ s Guide 4-3 RX (Receive) LED f or por ts 1–6, also por ts 7 and 8, with optional FE-100FX or FE-100F3 Off No link. No activity . P or t could be enabled or disabled. Check connections if no activity is seen when the por t is enabled. Green Blinking . Po r t disabled. Enab le the por t if a connectio[...]

Chapter 4: T roub leshooting 4-4 2H28-08R SmartSwitch 2208 User’ s Guide 4.2 FE-100TX LED The optional FE-100TX has one LED labeled 10/100. The 10/100 LED together with the RX LED allo ws the user to determine the link status and the operating speed of the Fast Ethernet Interf ace Module. The 10/100 LED and the Recei ve (RX) LED are shown in Figu[...]

T roub leshooting Checklist 2H28-08R SmartSwitch 2208 User’ s Guide 4-5 4.3 T ROUBLESHOOTING CHEC KLIST If the 2H28-08R is not working properly , refer to T able 4-4 for a checklist of possible problems, causes, and recommended actions to resolve the problem. T able 4-4 T roubleshooting Checklist Prob lem P ossible Cause Recommended Action All LE[...]

Chapter 4: T roubleshooting 4-6 2H28-08R SmartSwitch 2208 User’ s Guide 4.4 USING THE RESET BUTTON The RESET button, sho wn in Figure 4-3 , resets the 2H28-08R processor without af fecting the NVRAM. Figure 4-3 RESET Button T o reset the 2H28-08R processor, press and release the RESET b utton. A non-conducti ve tool is recommended for use in push[...]

2H28-08R SmartSwitch 2208 User’ s Guide 5-1 CHAPTER 5 LOCAL MANAGEMENT This chapter explains ho w to set up a management terminal to access 2H28-08R Local Management, and ho w to use the Local Management screens and commands. This chapter also pro vides instructions for attaching an Uninterruptible Po wer Supply to the 2H28-08R using the Console [...]

Chapter 5: Local Management 5-2 2H28-08R SmartSwitch 2208 User’ s Guide 5.2 LOCAL MANAGEMENT KE YBOARD CON VENTIONS All ke y names appear as capital letters in this manual. T able 5-1 explains the ke yboard conv entions and the key functions that are used. T able 5-1 Keyboar d Conventions Ke y Function ENTER K ey RETURN K ey These are selection k[...]

Management T erminal Setup 2H28-08R SmartSwitch 2208 User’ s Guide 5-3 5.3 MANAGEMENT T ERMINAL SETUP Use one of the follo wing systems to access Local Management: • An IBM or compatible PC running a VT series emulation software package • A Digital Equipment Corporation VT100 type terminal • A VT type terminal running emulation programs for[...]

Chapter 5: Local Management 5-4 2H28-08R SmartSwitch 2208 User’ s Guide 5.3.1 Console Cab le Connection Use the Console Cable Kit provided with the 2H28-08R to attach the management terminal to the 2H28-08R COM port as sho wn in Figure 5-1 . Connect an IBM PC or compatible de vice, running the VT terminal emulation, to the 2H28-08R as follo ws: 1[...]

Management T erminal Setup 2H28-08R SmartSwitch 2208 User’ s Guide 5-5 5.3.2 Mana g ement T erminal Setup Parameter s T able 5-2 lists the setup parameters for the local management device. T able 5-2 VT T erminal Setup Display Setup Men u Columns -> Controls -> A uto Wrap -> Scroll -> T e xt Cursor -> Cursor Style -> 80 Columns [...]

Chapter 5: Local Management 5-6 2H28-08R SmartSwitch 2208 User’ s Guide 5.3.3 T elnet Connections Once the 2H28-08R has a v alid IP address, the user can establish a T elnet session with Local Management from any TCP/IP based node on the network. T elnet connections to the 2H28-08R require the community name passwords assigned at the SNMP Communi[...]

Management T erminal Setup 2H28-08R SmartSwitch 2208 User’ s Guide 5-7 Figure 5-2 Uninterruptible P ower Supply (UPS) Connection RJ45 COM Port RJ45-to-DB9 UPS Adapter UPS Device DB9 Port UTP Cable with RJ45 Connectors 2286-51[...]

Chapter 5: Local Management 5-8 2H28-08R SmartSwitch 2208 User’ s Guide 5.4 ACCESSING LOCAL MANAGEMENT Access to Local Management is controlled through the Local Management Passw ord screen shown in Figure 5-3 . Whene ver a connection is made to the 2H28-08R, the Local Management Passw ord screen displays. Before continuing, the user must enter a[...]

Accessing Local Management 2H28-08R SmartSwitch 2208 User’ s Guide 5-9 5.4.1 Na vigating Local Management Screens The 2H28-08R Local Management application consists of a series of menu screens. Navigate through Local Management by selecting items from the menu screens. The 2H28-08R supports three modes of switch operation. The switching modes are[...]

Chapter 5: Local Management 5-10 2H28-08R SmartSwitch 2208 User’ s Guide Figure 5-4 802.1D Switching Mode, LM Screen Hierar chy Figure 5-5 802.1Q Switching Mode, LM Screen Hierar chy Device Menu Password Device Configuration Menu 2286-43 Device Specific Configuration General Configuration SNMP Community Names SNMP T raps Switch Configuration [...]

Accessing Local Management 2H28-08R SmartSwitch 2208 User’ s Guide 5-11 Figure 5-6 SecureFast VLAN Mode, LM Screen Hierar chy 5.4.2 Selecting Local Mana g ement Menu Screen Items Select items on a menu screen by performing the follo wing steps: 1. Use the arrow keys to highlight a menu item. 2. Press ENTER. The selected menu item displays on th[...]

Chapter 5: Local Management 5-12 2H28-08R SmartSwitch 2208 User’ s Guide Using the RETURN Command T o exit LM using the RETURN command, proceed as follows: 1. Use the arrow keys to highlight the RETURN command at the bottom of the Local Management screen. 2. Press ENTER. The previous screen in the Local Management hierarchy displays. 3. Exit from[...]

Device Men u Screen 2H28-08R SmartSwitch 2208 User’ s Guide 5-13 5.5 DEVICE MEN U SCREEN The De vice Menu screen is the access point for all Local Management screens. Figure 5-7 sho ws the Device Menu screen. Figure 5-7 Device Menu Screen The follo wing explains each Device Menu screen field as sho wn in Figure 5-7 : DEVICE CONFIGURA TION The De[...]

Chapter 5: Local Management 5-14 2H28-08R SmartSwitch 2208 User’ s Guide DEVICE ST A TISTICS The De vice Statistics screen provides statistics and performance information for the 2H28-08R. For details, refer to Section 5.17 . NETWORK T OOLS The Network T ools function resides on the 2H28-08R and consists of a series of commands that allo w the us[...]

Device Configuration Men u Screen 2H28-08R SmartSwitch 2208 User’ s Guide 5-15 Figure 5-8 Device Configuration Menu Screen The follo wing briefly explains each screen accessible from the Device Configuration Menu screen: GENERAL CONFIGURA TION The General Configuration screen allo ws the user to monitor and configure operating parameters fo[...]

Chapter 5: Local Management 5-16 2H28-08R SmartSwitch 2208 User’ s Guide SWITCH CONFIGURATION The Switch Configuration screen provides the basic setup options for customizing the operation of a switch in the network. F or details, refer to Section 5.10 . ETHERNET INTERF A CE CONFIGURA TION The Ethernet Interface Configuration screen indicates t[...]

General Configuration Screen 2H28-08R SmartSwitch 2208 User’ s Guide 5-17 Figure 5-9 General Configuration Screen The follo wing briefly explains each General Configuration screen field: MA C Address (Read-Only) Displays the base physical address of the 2H28-08R. IP Address (Modifiab le) Displays and allo ws the user to set the IP address f[...]

Chapter 5: Local Management 5-18 2H28-08R SmartSwitch 2208 User’ s Guide Default Gatewa y (Modifiable) Displays the default gate way for the 2H28-08R. This field is not defined until an appropriate v alue is entered. For details about why and ho w to set the default gate way , refer to Section 5.7.3 . TFTP Gatewa y IP Addr (Modifiable) Displa[...]

General Configuration Screen 2H28-08R SmartSwitch 2208 User’ s Guide 5-19 Operational Mode (Selectable) Allo ws the user to set the 2H28-08R to operate as a traditional switch (802.1D SWITCHING option), a prestandard IEEE 802.1Q, (802.1Q SWITCHING option) or as a Cabletron Systems SecureFast switch (SECURE F AST VLAN option). In 802.1D SWITCHING[...]

Chapter 5: Local Management 5-20 2H28-08R SmartSwitch 2208 User’ s Guide Clear NVRAM (T oggle) Allo ws the user to reset NVRAM to the factory default settings. All user-entered parameters, such as IP address and Community Names, are then replaced with 2H28-08R default configuration settings. F or details, refer to Section 5.7.11 . 5.7.1 Setting [...]

General Configuration Screen 2H28-08R SmartSwitch 2208 User’ s Guide 5-21 Figure 5-10 Configuration Warning Screen 5. Use the arrow keys to highlight the YES command and press ENTER. The changes are saved and the module reboots. 5.7.2 Setting the Subnet Mask If the management workstation that is to recei ve SNMP traps from the 2H28-08R is locat[...]

Chapter 5: Local Management 5-22 2H28-08R SmartSwitch 2208 User’ s Guide 3. Press ENTER. If the subnet mask is valid, the cursor returns to the beginning of the Subnet Mask field. If the entry is not valid, the screen displays the message “INVALID SUBNET MASK OR FORMAT ENTERED”. Local Management does not alter the current value, but it does r[...]

General Configuration Screen 2H28-08R SmartSwitch 2208 User’ s Guide 5-23 5.7.4 Setting the TFTP Gate way IP Ad dress If the network TFTP server is located on a different IP subnet than the 2H28-08R, a Gate way IP address should be specified. T o set the TFTP Gate way IP address, perform the following steps: 1. Use the arrow keys to highlight t[...]

Chapter 5: Local Management 5-24 2H28-08R SmartSwitch 2208 User’ s Guide If the date entered is a v alid format, the message displays “SA VED OK” at the top of the screen. If the entry is not v alid, Local Management does not alter the current v alue, but it refreshes the De vice Date field with the pre vious value. 5.7.6 Setting the De vice[...]

General Configuration Screen 2H28-08R SmartSwitch 2208 User’ s Guide 5-25 3. Press ENTER to set the refresh time to the time entered in the input field. 4. Use the arrow keys to highlight the SAVE command at the bottom of the screen and press ENTER. If the time entered is within the 3 to 99 seconds range, the message “SA VED OK” displays at [...]

Chapter 5: Local Management 5-26 2H28-08R SmartSwitch 2208 User’ s Guide 3. Use the arro w keys to highlight the SAVE command, then press ENTER. The w arning screen shown in Figure 5-11 displays. Figure 5-11 Configuration Warning Screen 4. Use the arro w keys to highlight the YES command and press ENTER. The changes are sav ed and the device reb[...]

General Configuration Screen 2H28-08R SmartSwitch 2208 User’ s Guide 5-27 5.7.10 Configuring the COM P or t The 2H28-08R COM port supports the follo wing applications: • Local Management connections • American Po wer Conv ersion Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) connections T o configure the COM port, proceed as follows: 1. Use the arrow [...]

Chapter 5: Local Management 5-28 2H28-08R SmartSwitch 2208 User’ s Guide 2. Press the SPACE bar to choose either ENABLED or DISABLED . The COM port must be ENABLED if it will be used for Local Management or UPS applications. Select DISABLED if you wish to disable the COM port for de vice security. Figure 5-12 COM Port W arning Screen 3. Use the a[...]

General Configuration Screen 2H28-08R SmartSwitch 2208 User’ s Guide 5-29 5. When the message “SAVED OK” appears, the edits are saved. 5.7.10.1 Changing the COM P or t Application After enabling the COM port as described in Section 5.7.10 , you can select one of the applications supported by the COM port: LM or UPS. The default application i[...]

Chapter 5: Local Management 5-30 2H28-08R SmartSwitch 2208 User’ s Guide 5.7.11 Clearing NVRAM Clearing NVRAM allo ws the user to clear all user-entered parameters, such as the IP address and community names from NVRAM. Clear NVRAM as follo ws: 1. Use the arrow keys to highlight the Clear NVRAM field. 2. Use the SPACE bar to toggle the field to Y[...]

SNMP Community Names Screen 2H28-08R SmartSwitch 2208 User’ s Guide 5-31 5.8 SNMP COMMUNITY NAMES SCREEN The SNMP Community Names screen allo ws the user to set SNMP Management community names. Community names act as passwords to Local/Remote Management and are agents of security access to the 2H28-08R. Access to the 2H28-08R is controlled by ena[...]

Chapter 5: Local Management 5-32 2H28-08R SmartSwitch 2208 User’ s Guide The follo wing explains each SNMP Community Names screen field: Community Name (Modifiab le) Displays the user-defined name through which a user accesses the 2H28-08R SNMP Management. An y community name assigned here acts as a password to Local/Remote Management. Access [...]

SNMP Community Names Screen 2H28-08R SmartSwitch 2208 User’ s Guide 5-33 5.8.1 Estab lishing Community Names The password used to access Local Management at the P assword Screen must hav e super-user access to vie w and edit the SNMP Community Names screen. Using a password with read-only or read-write access does not allo w the user to view or e[...]

Chapter 5: Local Management 5-34 2H28-08R SmartSwitch 2208 User’ s Guide 5.9 SNMP T RAPS SCREEN Since the 2H28-08R is an SNMP compliant de vice, it can send messages to multiple Network Management Stations to alert users of status changes. The SNMP T raps screen is shown in Figure 5-15 . T o access the SNMP T raps screen from the Device Configur[...]

SNMP T raps Screen 2H28-08R SmartSwitch 2208 User’ s Guide 5-35 Enable T raps (T oggle) Enables transmission of the traps to the network management station with the associated IP address. This field toggles between YES and NO. 5.9.1 Configuring the T rap T able T o configure the T rap table, proceed as follows: 1. Use the arrow keys to highlig[...]

Chapter 5: Local Management 5-36 2H28-08R SmartSwitch 2208 User’ s Guide 5.10 SWITCH CONFIGURATION SCREEN The Switch Configuration screen, Figure 5-16 , provides the basic setup options to make a switch operational in your network. T o access the Switch Configuration screen from the Device Configuration Menu screen, use the arro w keys to high[...]

Switch Configuration Screen 2H28-08R SmartSwitch 2208 User’ s Guide 5-37 The follo wing describes each field of the Switch Configuration screen: Switch Address (Read-Only) Displays the MA C address of the switch. Number of P or ts (Read-Only) Displays the total number of switched ports on the 2H28-08R. T ype of ST A (Selectable) Allo ws the us[...]

Chapter 5: Local Management 5-38 2H28-08R SmartSwitch 2208 User’ s Guide • Listening: The switch is not adding information to the T ransparent Database. The switch is monitoring the Bridge Protocol Data Unit (BPDU) traf fic while preparing to move from the learning to the forwarding state. • Forw arding: The switch is operating and this inte[...]

Switch Configuration Screen 2H28-08R SmartSwitch 2208 User’ s Guide 5-39 5.10.2 Setting the Ag e Time Field T o set the Age T ime, proceed as follows: 1. Use the arrow keys to highlight the Age Time field. 2. Type in the desired Age Time in increments of 10. The available Age Time range is 10 to 1,000,000 seconds with the default value being 300[...]

Chapter 5: Local Management 5-40 2H28-08R SmartSwitch 2208 User’ s Guide 5.11 ETHERNET INTERFACE CONFIGURATION Access the Ethernet Interface Configuration screen from the De vice Configuration Menu screen by using the arro w keys to highlight the ETHERNET INTERF A CE CONFIGURA TION menu item and pressing ENTER. The Ethernet Interf ace Configur[...]

Ethernet Interface Configuration 2H28-08R SmartSwitch 2208 User’ s Guide 5-41 Link Status (Read-only) Indicates whether or not there is a physical connection from a particular port to another 10B ASE-T , 100B ASE-TX/FX, or 100B ASE-TXFD/FXFD device. One of the follo wing values is displayed: • Link – There is a link signal present and a vali[...]

Chapter 5: Local Management 5-42 2H28-08R SmartSwitch 2208 User’ s Guide Advertised Ability (Selectable) During auto-negotiation, the FE-100TX informs the de vice at the other end of the segment what its capabilities are. The capabilities of a port with an FE-100TX installed are 10B ASE-T , 10BASE-TFD (full duple x mode), 100B ASE-TX and 100B ASE[...]

Ethernet Interface Configuration 2H28-08R SmartSwitch 2208 User’ s Guide 5-43 5.11.3 Setting the FE-100TX Operational Mode Use this field to set the acti ve technology . This field steps between Auto-Negotiation, 10B ASE-T , 10BASE-TFD (full duple x), 100B ASE-TX, and 100B ASE-TXFD (full duple x). If Auto-Negotiation is selected, the FE-100TX [...]

Chapter 5: Local Management 5-44 2H28-08R SmartSwitch 2208 User’ s Guide 6. Continue this process until you have completed enabling or disabling the advertised modes required. 7. Use the arrow keys to highlight the SAVE command. Press ENTER. The message “SAVED OK” displays and Local Management saves the changes to memory. 5.12 DEVICE SPECIFIC[...]

Device Specific Configuration Men u Screen 2H28-08R SmartSwitch 2208 User’ s Guide 5-45 Figure 5-18 Device Specific Configuration Menu Screen The follo wing defines each selectable item in the Device Specific Configuration Menu screen: SYSTEM RESOURCES The System Resources screen displays the amount of FLASH memory , DRAM and NVRAM install[...]

Chapter 5: Local Management 5-46 2H28-08R SmartSwitch 2208 User’ s Guide BRO ADCAST SUPPRESSION The Broadcast Suppression screen allo ws the user to set a desired limit of recei ved broadcast frames that are forwarded per port per second. For details, refer to Section 5.16 . 802.1Q VLAN CONFIGURA TION This menu item will only appear on the De vic[...]

System Resources Screen 2H28-08R SmartSwitch 2208 User’ s Guide 5-47 Figure 5-19 System Resources Screen The follo wing defines each field of the System Resources screen. CPU T ype (Read-only) Indicates the microprocessor used in the 2H28-08R. Flash Memory Installed (Read-only) Indicates the amount of FLASH memory installed in the 2H28-08R and [...]

Chapter 5: Local Management 5-48 2H28-08R SmartSwitch 2208 User’ s Guide Current Switch Utilization (Read-only) Sho ws how much (percentage of processor capacity) of the 2H28-08R is currently being used. P eak Switch Utilization (Read-only) Sho ws the peak percentage of maximum switching capacity , since last reset. Reset P eak Switch Utilization[...]

Flash Download Screen 2H28-08R SmartSwitch 2208 User’ s Guide 5-49 T o access the Flash Download screen from the De vice Specific Configuration Menu screen, use the arro w keys to highlight the FLASH DOWNLOAD menu item and press ENTER. The Flash Do wnload screen displays. Figure 5-20 Flash Download Screen The follo wing defines each field of [...]

Chapter 5: Local Management 5-50 2H28-08R SmartSwitch 2208 User’ s Guide BootP . Section 5.14.1 describes how to do wnload using TFTP . Section 5.14.2 describes ho w to download using Runtime. Reboot After Download (Modifiab le only when user chooses R UNTIME ) This field notifies the user that the 2H28-08R will reboot after completing the do [...]

Flash Download Screen 2H28-08R SmartSwitch 2208 User’ s Guide 5-51 2. Use the SPACE bar to select TFTP . 3. Use the arrow keys to highlight the TFTP Gateway IP Addr field. 4. Set the IP address of the TFTP gateway server (this defaults to the same IP address as that set in the TFTP Gateway IP Addr field on the General Configuration screen). To se[...]

Chapter 5: Local Management 5-52 2H28-08R SmartSwitch 2208 User’ s Guide 6. Set the IP address of the TFTP gateway server (this defaults to the same IP address as that set in the TFTP Gateway IP Addr field on the General Configuration screen). To set the IP address, refer to Section 5.7.4 . 7. Use the arrow keys to highlight the Download Server I[...]

P or t Redirect Function Screen 2H28-08R SmartSwitch 2208 User’ s Guide 5-53 event message line at the top of the screen and the new image is downloaded into FLASH memory. 5.15 P OR T REDIRECT FUNCTION SCREEN The Port Redirect Function screen, Figure 5-21 , allo ws the user to set each port as source or destination ports. A port can be set to hav[...]

Chapter 5: Local Management 5-54 2H28-08R SmartSwitch 2208 User’ s Guide T o access the Port Redirect Function screen from the Device Specific Configuration Menu screen, use the arro w keys to highlight the PORT REDIRECT FUNCTION menu item and press ENTER. The Port Redirect Function screen displays. Figure 5-21 Port Redirect Function Screen The[...]

P or t Redirect Function Screen 2H28-08R SmartSwitch 2208 User’ s Guide 5-55 Source P or t [n] (Selectable) Allo ws a selected port [ n ] to be changed to a source port. Destination P or t [n] (Selectab le) Allo ws a selected port [ n ] to be changed to a destination port. Error s (T oggle) Allo ws the user to configure the source ports to eithe[...]

Chapter 5: Local Management 5-56 2H28-08R SmartSwitch 2208 User’ s Guide T o display the screen preceding the one you are currently viewing, use the arro w keys to highlight PREVIOUS . Press ENTER to vie w the entries on the pre vious screen. 5.15.2 Changing Source and Destination P orts Add or delete source port and destination port entries as f[...]

Broadcast Suppression Screen 2H28-08R SmartSwitch 2208 User’ s Guide 5-57 new settings and updates the Source Port and Destination Port read-only fields. 5.16 BROADCAST SUPPRESSION SCREEN The Broadcast Suppression screen, Figure 5-22 , allo ws the user to set a desired limit of recei ve broadcast frames per port per second. NO TE The Broadcast Su[...]

Chapter 5: Local Management 5-58 2H28-08R SmartSwitch 2208 User’ s Guide T o access the Broadcast Suppression screen from the Device Specific Configuration Menu screen, use the arro w keys to highlight the BROADCAST SUPPRESSION menu item and press ENTER. The Broadcast Suppression screen displays. Figure 5-22 Broadcast Suppression Screen The fol[...]

Broadcast Suppression Screen 2H28-08R SmartSwitch 2208 User’ s Guide 5-59 Threshold (Modifiable) Allo ws the user to set the desired limit of receive broadcast frames that will be forwarded per port per second. Reset P eak (T oggle) Allo ws the user to reset the Peak Rate counter . Resetting the Peak Rate also resets the T ime Since Peak field.[...]

Chapter 5: Local Management 5-60 2H28-08R SmartSwitch 2208 User’ s Guide 5.17 DEVICE STATISTICS MEN U SCREEN The De vice Statistics Menu screen, Figure 5-23 , provides access to screens that allo w the user to obtain switch statistics about frame traffic through each port, to vie w MIB-II statistics from each port, and to view RMON Statistics ga[...]

Switch Statistics Screen 2H28-08R SmartSwitch 2208 User’ s Guide 5-61 The De vice Statistics Menu screen displays the following menu items: SWITCH ST A TISTICS The Switch Statistics screen lists the number of frames recei ved, transmitted, filtered, and forwarded by each interface. INTERF A CE ST A TISTICS The Interface Statistics screen pro vid[...]

Chapter 5: Local Management 5-62 2H28-08R SmartSwitch 2208 User’ s Guide Figure 5-24 Switch Statistics Screen The Switch Statistics screen displays the follo wing fields: Po r t # (Read-Only) Identifies the switched port interface number . Frames Rcvd (Read-Only) Displays the number of frames recei ved by the switched port since last po wer-up [...]

Interface Statistics Screen 2H28-08R SmartSwitch 2208 User’ s Guide 5-63 CLEAR COUNTERS (Command) This command is used to reset all statistics counters to zero. For details on ho w to use this field, refer to Section 5.18.1 . 5.18.1 Using the Clear Counters Command T o reset all the statistics counters to zero, perform the following steps: 1. Us[...]

Chapter 5: Local Management 5-64 2H28-08R SmartSwitch 2208 User’ s Guide The follo wing defines each field of the Interface Statistics screen: Interface (Read-Only) This field displays the interface number for which statistics are currently being displayed. Figure 5-25 sho ws the interface field displaying 1. This represents Port 1 of the mod[...]

Interface Statistics Screen 2H28-08R SmartSwitch 2208 User’ s Guide 5-65 OutOctets (Read-Only) This field displays the total number of octets (bytes) that hav e been transmitted from the interface. OutUnicast (Read-Only) The OutUnicast field displays the total number of frames transmitted that were sent to a single address. OutNonUnicast (Read-[...]

Chapter 5: Local Management 5-66 2H28-08R SmartSwitch 2208 User’ s Guide MTU (Read-Only) The MTU (Maximum T ransmission Unit) field displays the maximum frame size (in octets) that a frame may contain to be recei ved or transmitted from this interface. Speed (Read-Only) The Speed field displays an estimate of the interface’ s current bandwidt[...]

RMON Statistics Screen 2H28-08R SmartSwitch 2208 User’ s Guide 5-67 5.19.2 Using the Clear Counters Command T o reset all the statistics counters of the selected interface to zero, perform the follo wing steps: 1. Use the arrow keys to highlight the CLEAR COUNTERS field. 2. Press ENTER to reset the counters for the selected interface to zero. 5.2[...]

Chapter 5: Local Management 5-68 2H28-08R SmartSwitch 2208 User’ s Guide The follo wing defines each field on the RMON Statistics screen: RMON Index (Read-Only) This field displays the current Ethernet interface for which statistics are being sho wn. The 2H28-08R has an embedded RMON agent that gathers statistics for each interface on the modu[...]

RMON Statistics Screen 2H28-08R SmartSwitch 2208 User’ s Guide 5-69 Multicasts (Read-Only) The Multicasts field displays the total number of good frames recei ved that were directed to a multicast address. This number does not include frames directed to the broadcast address. CRC Alignment Error s (Read-Only) This field displays the number of f[...]

Chapter 5: Local Management 5-70 2H28-08R SmartSwitch 2208 User’ s Guide T otal Octets (Read-Only) This field displays the total number of octets (bytes) of data, including those in bad frames, recei ved on this interface. 64 Octets (Read-Only) Displays the total number of frames including bad frames, recei ved that were 64 bytes in length (excl[...]

RMON Statistics Screen 2H28-08R SmartSwitch 2208 User’ s Guide 5-71 5.20.1 Displaying RMON Statistics T o display the statistics for any interface, proceed as follo ws: 1. Use the arrow keys to highlight the Index [XX] field at the bottom of the screen. 2. Press the SPACE bar to increment (or press the DEL [delete] key to decrement) the index num[...]

Chapter 5: Local Management 5-72 2H28-08R SmartSwitch 2208 User’ s Guide 5.21 NETWORK T OOLS The Network T ools function allows the user to access and manage network de vices. Figure 5-27 shows the Netw ork T ools Help screen. T o access the Network T ools screen, use the arrow k eys to highlight the NETWORK TOOLS menu item in the De vice Menu sc[...]

Network T ools 2H28-08R SmartSwitch 2208 User’ s Guide 5-73 • help – If “ help ” is typed at the prompt, once ENTER is pressed, the screen will display all commands av ailable for the de vice. The commands are presented in the follo wing format: command: Syntax: Sho ws the required command format. It indicates where arguments, if an y , m[...]

Chapter 5: Local Management 5-74 2H28-08R SmartSwitch 2208 User’ s Guide 5.21.1 Built-in Commands The built-in commands listed in this section acti v ate functions on the LM managed de vice or devices being accessed through Network T ools. arp: Syntax: arp [options] Description: The arp command provides access to the ARP (Address Resolution Proto[...]

Network T ools 2H28-08R SmartSwitch 2208 User’ s Guide 5-75 Example: bridge: Syntax: bridge [EN ABLE/DISABLE] [IFNUM/ALL] Description: The bridge command allo ws bridge management to be enabled or disabled at the user’ s request, either one at a time or all at once. Specifying a single interface number will af fect the bridging status of that i[...]

Chapter 5: Local Management 5-76 2H28-08R SmartSwitch 2208 User’ s Guide defroute: Syntax: defroute defroute [interface number] [IP address] defroute delete [interface number] [IP address] Description: The defroute command allo ws the user, in the syntax order sho wn above, to vie w , set, or delete the default IP route to a managed de vice throu[...]

Network T ools 2H28-08R SmartSwitch 2208 User’ s Guide 5-77 Example: ping: Syntax: ping [IP address] Description: The ping command generates an outbound ping request to check the status (ali ve/not ali v e) of a de vice at a specified IP address. Options: Not Applicable Example: -> netstat -i Interface + Description # 1 (ethernet -csmacd) # 2[...]

Chapter 5: Local Management 5-78 2H28-08R SmartSwitch 2208 User’ s Guide reset: Syntax: reset Description: This reset command initiates a soft reset of the de vice.The reset command initializes the CPU processor , runs the onboard diagnostics, and restarts the software image, which restores the user configuration settings from NVRAM. The user wi[...]

Network T ools 2H28-08R SmartSwitch 2208 User’ s Guide 5-79 Options: Not Applicable Example: traceroute: Syntax: traceroute [IP address] Description: The traceroute command generates a TRA CER OUTE request to a specified IP address and provides a display of all ne xt-hop routers in the path to the de vice. If the device is not reached, the comma[...]

Chapter 5: Local Management 5-80 2H28-08R SmartSwitch 2208 User’ s Guide soft_reset Syntax: soft_reset Description: This command restarts the software image, which restores the user configuration settings from NVRAM. The user will be queried to confirm the reset command to ensure against unwanted resets. Options: Not Applicable Example: telnet:[...]

Network T ools 2H28-08R SmartSwitch 2208 User’ s Guide 5-81 Example: link_trap: Syntax: link_trap [enable/disable/status] <POR T/all> Description: The link_trap command allo ws link traps to be enabled or disabled when specifying a single port, or simultaneously when specifying “all” or no ports. When one or all ports are specified to [...]

Chapter 5: Local Management 5-82 2H28-08R SmartSwitch 2208 User’ s Guide 5.21.2 Special Commands done, quit, exit: Syntax: done, quit, or exit Description: The done, quit, or exit command enables the user to exit from Netw ork T ools and return to the Main Menu screen. Options: Not Applicable Example: -> done 05141-72[...]

2H28-08R SmartSwitch 2208 User’ s Guide A-1 APPENDIX A SPECIFICATIONS This appendix provides operating specifications for the 2H28-08R. Cabletron Systems reserves the right to change these specifications at an y time without notice. A.1 DEVICE SPECIFICATIONS A.2 PHYSICAL PR OPER TIES A.3 ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATIONS Processor: Intel i960 RISC proc[...]

Appendix A: Specifications A-2 2H28-08R SmartSwitch 2208 User’ s Guide A.4 EN VIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS A.5 INPUT/OUTPUT P OR TS A.6 COM PINOUT ASSIGNMENTS The COM port is a serial communications port that supports a connection to Local Management or connection to a UPS. T able A-1 shows the COM port pin assignments. Operating T emperature: 5°C [...]

Regulatory Compliance 2H28-08R SmartSwitch 2208 User’ s Guide A-3 A.7 REGULATORY COMPLIANCE This equipment meets the follo wing safety and electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) requirements: Safety UL 1950, CSA C22.2 No. 950, EN 60950, IEC 950, and 73/23/EEC. EMC FCC Part 15, EN 55022, CSA C108.8, EN 50082-1, VCCI V -3, AS/NZS 3548, and 89/336/EEC.[...]

Appendix A: Specifications A-4 2H28-08R SmartSwitch 2208 User’ s Guide[...]

2H28-08R SmartSwitch 2208 User’ s Guide B-1 APPENDIX B FE-100TX, FE-100FX AND FE-100F3 SPECIFICATIONS The 2H28-08R supports three Fast Ethernet Interf ace Modules: • FE-100TX • FE-100FX • FE-100F3 This appendix provides the specifications for these modules. B.1 FE-100TX The slide switch on the FE-100TX determines the crossov er status of t[...]

Appendix B: FE-100TX, FE-100FX and FE-100F3 Specifications B-2 2H28-08R SmartSwitch 2208 User’ s Guide B.2 FE-100FX The FE-100FX sho wn in Figure B-2 uses an SC style connector that supports multimode fiber optic cabling. Specifications for the FE-100FX are listed belo w . Figure B-2 FE-100FX Table B-1 Transmitter Power Cable T ype W orst Case[...]

FE-100F3 2H28-08R SmartSwitch 2208 User’ s Guide B-3 B.3 FE-100F3 The FE-100F3 sho wn in Figure B-3 uses an SC style connector that supports single mode fiber optic cabling. Specifications for the FE-100F3 are listed in T able B-2 . Figure B-3 FE-100F3 Table B-2 Transmitter Power Cable T ype W orst Case Budget T ypical Budget 8/125 µm fiber &[...]

Appendix B: FE-100TX, FE-100FX and FE-100F3 Specifications B-4 2H28-08R SmartSwitch 2208 User’ s Guide[...]

2H28-08R SmartSwitch 2208 User’ s Guide C-1 APPENDIX C OPTIONAL INSTALLATIONS AND MODE SWITCH BANK SETTINGS The top cov er must be removed to gain access to the mode bank switches and to install the Fast Ethernet Interf ace Modules and the High Speed Interface Module. This appendix cov ers the following items: • Required tools ( Section C.1 ) ?[...]

Appendix C: Optional Installations and Mode Switch Bank Settings C-2 2H28-08R SmartSwitch 2208 User’ s Guide C.1 REQUIRED T OOLS Y ou need the following tools to perform the procedures pro vided in this appendix: • Antistatic wrist strap (provided) • Phillips scre wdriver C.2 REMOVING THE CHASSIS CO VER This section describes ho w to remove t[...]

Removing the Chassis Co ver 2H28-08R SmartSwitch 2208 User’ s Guide C-3 2. If the 2H28-08R is rack mounted, remove it from the rack and remove the rackmount brackets (refer to Chapter 3 , Optional Installations and Mode Switch Bank Settings ). 3. Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove the screws attaching the cover to the chassis. (See Figure C-1 .[...]

Appendix C: Optional Installations and Mode Switch Bank Settings C-4 2H28-08R SmartSwitch 2208 User’ s Guide C.2.1 Setting the Mode Switch Figure C-2 sho ws the location of the mode switches and the switch settings for normal operation. These switches are set at the f actory and do not need to be changed. Figure C-2 2H28-08R Mode Switch Location/[...]

Removing the Chassis Co ver 2H28-08R SmartSwitch 2208 User’ s Guide C-5 • Switch 6 – Forced BootP . Do NO T attempt a Forced BootP unless a BootP server has been configured for the 2H28-08R. The BootP server references the location of a station acting as a T rivial File T ransfer Protocol (TFTP) server containing the 2H28-08R image file. Wh[...]

Appendix C: Optional Installations and Mode Switch Bank Settings C-6 2H28-08R SmartSwitch 2208 User’ s Guide C.3 INSTALLING OPTIONAL FAST ETHERNET INTERFACE MODULES Figure C-3 sho ws the locations of the Fast Ethernet Interface Module connectors for ports 7 and 8. Figure C-3 Fast Ethernet Interface Module Connector Location T o install a Fast Eth[...]

Installing Optional Fast Ethernet Interface Modules 2H28-08R SmartSwitch 2208 User’ s Guide C-7 1. Remove the coverplate from the port slot where the Fast Ethernet Interface Module will be installed. Refer to Figure C-4 and proceed as follows: a. Remov e the two screws f astening the coverplate to the standof fs. Sav e the screws. b. Lift and rem[...]

Appendix C: Optional Installations and Mode Switch Bank Settings C-8 2H28-08R SmartSwitch 2208 User’ s Guide 3. See Figure C-5 . Gently pull the faceplate of the 2H28-08R forward to allow room for the Fast Ethernet Interface Modules to be aligned over the connector. 4. Carefully lower the Fast Ethernet Interface Module onto the standoffs while in[...]

Installing Optional Fast Ethernet Interface Modules 2H28-08R SmartSwitch 2208 User’ s Guide C-9 6. Secure the Fast Ethernet Interface Module with the screws saved in steps 1 and 2. 7. Reinstall the cover. NO TE Reinstall the r ubber plug f or the fiber por t after the F ast Ether net Interf ace Module is fully installed, if the por t will not be[...]

Appendix C: Optional Installations and Mode Switch Bank Settings C-10 2H28-08R SmartSwitch 2208 User’ s Guide[...]

2H28-08R SmartSwitch 2208 User’ s Guide Index-1 INDEX Numerics 100BASE-TX cable length 2-2 10BASE-T connection 3-8 2H28-08R front panel 1-2 A Access policy 5-32 B Bridge Configuration screen state 5-37 Broadcast Suppression 1-5 Broadcast Suppression screen 5-57 peak rate 5-58 port # 5-58 reset peak 5-59 threshold 5-59 time since peak 5-58 total R[...]

Index Index-2 2H28-08R SmartSwitch 2208 User’ s Guide device date 5-18 device time 5-18, 5-23, 5-24 IP address 5-17, 5-20 MAC address 5-17 Operational Mode 5-25 screen lockout time 5-18, 5-25 screen refresh time 5-18, 5-24 subnet mask 5-17, 5-21 H Help 1-9 related manuals 1-10 I Installation Fast Ethernet Interface Module C-6 Interface Statistics[...]

Index 2H28-08R SmartSwitch 2208 User’ s Guide Index-3 P Password screen 5-8 Passwords 5-31 Physical properties A-1 Port Redirect Function 1-6 Port Redirect Function screen destination port 5-54 remap errors 5-54 status 5-54 R Regulatory Compliance A-3 Remap errors, changing 5-56 RESET button 4-6 RMON 1-5 RMON Statistics screen 1024 - 1518 octets [...]

Index Index-4 2H28-08R SmartSwitch 2208 User’ s Guide Special Commands use of 5-72 Special Commands, Network Tools 5-82 Specifications A-1 Standards compatibility 1-6 Subnet mask 5-17, 5-21 Switch address 5-37 Switch Configuration screen 5-36 age time 5-39 MAC address 5-37 number of ports 5-37 port # 5-37 port status 5-39 selecting the STA 5-38 s[...]