D-Link DES-5200 manual

i DES-5200 Fast Ethernet Switching System User’s Guide Rev. A1 (July, 1999) 651S5200.K13 Printed In Taiwan RECYCLABLE[...]

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v Table of Contents Table of Contents ............................................................................................................ v About This Guide ............................................................................................................ 1 Audience ................................................................[...]

vi Switch Port Configuration ............................................................................................................... 42 Spanning Tree Configuration .......................................................................................................... 42 SNMP Management Configuration ......................................[...]

vii System Configuration ..................................................................................................................... 91 User Account Management ............................................................................................................. 91 Switch Port Configuration .........................................[...]

Fast Ethernet Switching System User’s Guide About This Guide 1 About This Guide This section defines the scope of this guide and gives a summary of the contents of each chapter. It describes the features of the D-Link DES-5200 Fast Ethernet Switching System. Information about the DES-5200 and other D-Link products is available on our web site at [...]

Fast Ethernet Switching System User’s Guide Introduction 2 1 Introduction This chapter gives a physical and functional overview of the DES-5200. The DES-5200 is an intelligent, managed, modular switch, designed for use on medium sized networks as part of the backbone or for use with other switches and hubs on a larger network. The chapter is divi[...]

Fast Ethernet Switching System User’s Guide Introduction 3 • The DES-5200 can be managed through four methods: Console Management, Telnet Management, SNMP Management and Web Management. • Supports Cut-through and Store-and-Forward switching. • Supports Full and Half Duplex for both 10 Mbps and 100 Mbps. • Supports Spanning Tree Protocol t[...]

Fast Ethernet Switching System User’s Guide Introduction 4 Front Panel The DES-5200 is designed for management at a glance. The front of the DES- 5200 has LEDs that give you essential information at a glance. The DES-5200 is a modular unit. The chassis has a CPU slot and four slots for media modules. All the modules have LEDs. See Chapter 4, LEDs[...]

Fast Ethernet Switching System User’s Guide Introduction 5 Full Size Modules Table 2 : DES-5200 Full Size Modules Module Name Part Number Description 12 TX Module 0DES5200T.A1 12-Port 10/100-TX module 8 FX Module 0DES5200F.A1 8-Port 100BASE-FX module CPU Module 0DES5200I.A1 CPU Module Back Plane* 1ES5200B..A1 (PCBA) Back Plane * Note: Back Plane [...]

Fast Ethernet Switching System User’s Guide Introduction 6 DES-5224TX The DES-5224TX, displayed in Figure 1 , is shown with 2 12-Port 10/100-TX modules. The DES-5224TX is shown with two optional modules, one 2-Port 100BASE-FX in slot 3 and one 2-Port 10/100BASE-TX in slot 4. Figure 1 : DES-5224TX DES-5220TF The DES-5220TF, displayed in Figure 2 ,[...]

Fast Ethernet Switching System User’s Guide Introduction 7 DES-5216FX.A1 The DES-5216FX, displayed in Figure 3 , has two 16-Port 100BASE-SX modules. The DES-5216FX is shown with two optional modules, one 2-Port 100BASE-FX module is shown in slot 3 and one 1-Port 1000BASE-SX module is shown in slot 4. Figure 3 : DES-5216FX Slot 1 CPU Modul e RS-23[...]

Fast Ethernet Switching System User’s Guide Introduction 8 Rear Panel The three pronged power plug, ventilation fan and the on/off switch are located at the rear of the DES-5200, displayed in Figure 4 . The switch will work with AC in the range 100-240 VAC, 50-60 Hz. The power requirements are indicated on the rear panel of the DES-5200. When ins[...]

Fast Ethernet Switching System User’s Guide Introduction 9 Management Methods The DES-5200 supports four management methods: • Local Console Management • Telnet Management • Web Management • D-View/ SNMP Management Local Console Management Local Console Management is done through the RS-232 Console port. Managing the DES-5200 in this mode[...]

Fast Ethernet Switching System User’s Guide Installing the DES-5200 10 2 Installing the DES-5200 This chapter covers the following: • Unpacking the DES-5200 • Installation Options • Installing Optional Modules • Powering on the DES-5200 Unpacking the DES-5200 Open the box and carefully unpack the DES-5200. You should have all the items on[...]

Fast Ethernet Switching System User’s Guide Installing the DES-5200 11 Installation Options There are two options for installing the DES-5200: desktop/ shelf installation or rack installation. Follow these guidelines for desktop/ shelf installation or rack installation: • The surface must support 8 kg (18 lbs.) • The power source must be with[...]

Fast Ethernet Switching System User’s Guide Installing the DES-5200 12 Desktop/ Shelf Installation The dimensions of the DES-5200 are 17.36 inches (441 mm) x 10.39 inches (264 mm) x 4.64 inches (118 mm). These measurements include the 8 mm rubber feet provided with the DES-5200. Follow these steps to install the DES-5200 on a desktop or shelf: 1.[...]

Fast Ethernet Switching System User’s Guide Installing the DES-5200 13 Figure 6 : Attach Feet[...]

Fast Ethernet Switching System User’s Guide Installing the DES-5200 14 Rack Installation The DES-5200 can be mounted in an EIA standard size, 19 inch rack. The dimensions of the DES-5200 are 4.4 inches (112 mm) x 10.39 inches (264 mm) x 17.32 inches (440 mm). The DES-5200 can be placed in a wiring closet along with other equipment. Follow these s[...]

Fast Ethernet Switching System User’s Guide Installing the DES-5200 15 Figure 8 : Insert into Rack[...]

Fast Ethernet Switching System User’s Guide Installing the DES-5200 16 Installing Optional Modules The process for installing all modules is the same. You cannot change the position of the CPU module. It must remain in the CPU slot. The DES-5200 will not work unless the CPU module is installed in the CPU slot. You can purchase optional modules se[...]

Fast Ethernet Switching System User’s Guide Installing the DES-5200 17 Figure 9 : Remove Blank Bracket[...]

Fast Ethernet Switching System User’s Guide Installing the DES-5200 18 Figure 10 : Insert Optional Module[...]

Fast Ethernet Switching System User’s Guide Installing the DES-5200 19 Power On The power supply will adjust to the local power source automatically. The DES- 5200 may be plugged in without having any or with all LAN segment cables connected. The power plug is located at the rear of the DES-5200. Plug the cable into the wall socket and plug the o[...]

Fast Ethernet Switching System User’s Guide Connecting the DES-5200 to the Network 20 3 Connecting the DES-5200 to the Network This chapter covers the following: • Cable Specifications • Ports • Connecting the DES-5200 to another DES-5200 • Connecting the DES-5200 to other switches and hubs This section deals with making cables and connec[...]

Fast Ethernet Switching System User’s Guide Connecting the DES-5200 to the Network 21 The type of cable you use depends on the speed of your network. A network running at 10 Mbps can use lower grade cable than a network running at 100 Mbps. Table 4 : Cable Specifications for Copper Connection , shows the cable requirements for Ethernet and Fast E[...]

Fast Ethernet Switching System User’s Guide Connecting the DES-5200 to the Network 22 Figure 11 : Cable Diagram[...]

Fast Ethernet Switching System User’s Guide Connecting the DES-5200 to the Network 23 Fiber Optic Cable Data can travel much farther over fiber optic cable than over Category 3, 4, or 5 cable. Cable length can be up to two kilometers (1.25 miles) in full duplex and 412 meters (1350 feet) in half duplex transmitting at 100 Mbps. Fiber optic cables[...]

Fast Ethernet Switching System User’s Guide Connecting the DES-5200 to the Network 24 Ports MDI-X Ports The ports in the 12-Port 10/100-TX module are MDI-X crossover ports. The pin arrangement is the same as the arrangement in a crossover cable. The advantage of MDI-X ports is that you can connect a device with an MDI-II port without using a cros[...]

Fast Ethernet Switching System User’s Guide Connecting the DES-5200 to the Network 25 DES-5200 to DES-5200 Connection Two or more DES-5200s can be connected together through one or more media ports. When connecting multiple ports to another DES-5200 use port trunking for better performance. When bandwidth aggregation is desired, connect multiple [...]

Fast Ethernet Switching System User’s Guide LEDs 26 4 LEDs The LED panel is designed to enable you to manage the DES-5200 at a glance. The LEDs on each module are dealt with in detail. The LEDs indicate the following: • Power • Status • Diagnostic • Utilization • Link • Speed • Duplex mode • Activity • Collision • Receiving ?[...]

Fast Ethernet Switching System User’s Guide LEDs 27 CPU Module The CPU module, displayed in Figure 13 , is at the top of the chassis. This is the only slot it will work in. If it is not at the top of the chassis, the DES-5200 will not work. See Table 6 : CPU Module LEDs for an explanation of the LEDs on the CPU module. Each LED is explained in de[...]

Fast Ethernet Switching System User’s Guide LEDs 28 Table 6 : CPU Module LEDs LED Lit or Flashing Dark Status Status LED increments when firmware is being loaded to the DES-5200 Normal if firmware is not being loaded Diagnostic Displays the error codes if there is a failure during the POST or during operation Normal if there are no problems. See [...]

Fast Ethernet Switching System User’s Guide LEDs 29 12-Port 10/100-TX Module This section covers the LEDs on the 12-Port 10/100 TX Module, displayed in Figure 14 . The meaning of the LEDs is displayed in Table 7 : 12-Port 10/100-TX Module LEDs . Figure 14 : 12-Port 10/100-TX Module LEDs Link The Link LED indicates there is a link at the port. If [...]

Fast Ethernet Switching System User’s Guide LEDs 30 2-Port 10/100-TX Module The LEDs on the 2-Port 10/100-TX Module are different than on the 12-Port 10/100-TX Module. Refer to Table 8: 2-Port Tx Module LEDs . Figure 15 : 2-Port 10/100-TX Module 100/10 The 100/10 LED indicates the speed of the port. It is lit when the port is running at 100 Mbps [...]

Fast Ethernet Switching System User’s Guide LEDs 31 Col Col means collision. The Col LED is amber when collisions occur at the port. Collisions are normal on the network. You should be concerned when a high number of collisions happen at the port. Table 8 : 2-Port Tx Module LEDs LED Lit Dark 100/10 (Speed) (Green) Port is set for 100 Mbps Port is[...]

Fast Ethernet Switching System User’s Guide LEDs 32 8-Port FX Module This section covers the LEDs on the 8-Port FX Module, displayed in Figure 16 . Refer to Table 9: 8-Port FX Module LEDs . Figure 16 : 8-Port FX Module Link/Act The Link/Act LED indicates there is a link between devices at a specific port and that there is activity at the port. Th[...]

Fast Ethernet Switching System User’s Guide LEDs 33 2-Port 100BASE-FX Module Figure 17 : 2-Port 100BASE-FX Module The LEDs on the 2-Port 100BASE-FX Module, displayed in Figure 17 , are different from the LEDs on the modules. The information given is the same but it is presented differently. Refer to Table 10: FX Module LED . Lk Lk indicates there[...]

Fast Ethernet Switching System User’s Guide LEDs 34 Table 10 : FX Module LED LED Lit Dark Lk (Link) (Green) Port is linked to another device No link Dx (Duplex mode) (Green) Port is in full duplex Port is in half duplex Tx (Transmitting) (Green) Port is transmitting data No data is being transmitted Rx (Receiving) (Green) Data is being received N[...]

Fast Ethernet Switching System User’s Guide LEDs 35 1-Port 1000BASE-SX Module Figure 18 : 1-port 1000BASE-SX Module The gigabit module, displayed in Figure 18 , has one port. Refer to Table 11: Gigabit Module LED . Link The Link LED lights to indicate there is a link at the port. Act Act means activity. The Activity LED indicates the port is tran[...]

Fast Ethernet Switching System User’s Guide Managing the DES-5200 36 5 Console Based Management This chapter covers three types of management: • Console Management (out-of-band) • Telnet Management (in-band) • D-View/ SNMP Management Web management is covered in Chapter 6. The DES-5200 can be managed in-band or out-of-band. In-band manageme[...]

Fast Ethernet Switching System User’s Guide Managing the DES-5200 37 Console Management Console Management is always done through the RS-232 serial port and requires a direct connection between the DES-5200 and a PC. This type of management is very useful when the network is down and the DES-5200 cannot be reached by any other means. Use Console [...]

Fast Ethernet Switching System User’s Guide Managing the DES-5200 38 Telnet Management You can manage the DES-5200 via Telnet session. However, first you must assign a unique IP address to the DES-5200. Use Console Management to log into the DES-5200 for the first time so that you can assign an IP address. Once you have assigned an IP address to [...]

Fast Ethernet Switching System User’s Guide Managing the DES-5200 39 Log In The Log In panel, displayed in Figure 19 , is the first panel you see when connecting to the DES-5200. All management methods require you to log into the DES-5200 with your user name and password before beginning a management session. For security, you should change the d[...]

Fast Ethernet Switching System User’s Guide Managing the DES-5200 40 Help Message A one page panel, displayed in Figure 20 , is available. The menu lists the keystroke and typographic conventions available on the DES-5200. Figure 20 : Help Message[...]

Fast Ethernet Switching System User’s Guide Managing the DES-5200 41 Panel Conventions Keystroke Conventions Example Description UP, DOWN, or TAB keys Select different items SPACEBAR Toggle-switch DEL, or BACKSPACE Remo ve an input character from the screen. LEFT or RIGHT keys Move cursor backward or forward. Ctrl-r Refresh Screen Typographic Con[...]

Fast Ethernet Switching System User’s Guide Managing the DES-5200 42 Console Program The Console Program, shown in Figure 21 , is the main menu of the DES-5200. Figure 21 : Console Program System Configuration The System configuration menu shows general information about the DES-5200 and enables you to assign a LAN IP Address, Subnet Mask, LAN De[...]

Fast Ethernet Switching System User’s Guide Managing the DES-5200 43 SNMP Management Configuration The SNMP Management Configuration menu enables you to create SNMP Communities and configure SNMP Trap Manager Settings. VLAN Port Management The VLAN Port Management menu enables you to create, delete, and modify VLANs quickly and easily. Trunking P[...]

Fast Ethernet Switching System User’s Guide Managing the DES-5200 44 System Configuration Menu The System Configuration menu, displayed in Figure 22 , enables you to change the configuration of the DES-5200. Figure 22 : System Configuration Menu System Information The System Information menu displays the Hardware Revision, MAC address, LAN IP add[...]

Fast Ethernet Switching System User’s Guide Managing the DES-5200 45 Software Update There are two ways to update software: XMODEM and TFTP. XMODEM requires a direct connection between the DES-5200 and a PC. TFTP is done through Telnet and can be done from a remote location using a TFTP server. System Information Menu The System Information menu,[...]

Fast Ethernet Switching System User’s Guide Managing the DES-5200 46 MAC Address Specifies the hardwired address of the DES-5200. This address cannot be changed. System Description Brief manufacturer description of the DES-5200. This value cannot be changed. System Name Specifies the full name of the DES-5200. This value can be changed, enableing[...]

Fast Ethernet Switching System User’s Guide Managing the DES-5200 47 System Reset The System Reset panel, displayed in Figure 24 , enables you to reset the DES- 5200 without powering off. Figure 24 : System Reset Some configurations require that the DES-5200 be reset in order for them to take effect. Screen prompts instruct you to reset as needed[...]

Fast Ethernet Switching System User’s Guide Managing the DES-5200 48 Factory Reset The Factory Reset panel, displayed in Figure 25 , is used to reset the DES-5200 and restore all factory default values. Using this panel erases all configurations and customization. Figure 25 : Factory Reset Follow these steps to restore factory default configurati[...]

Fast Ethernet Switching System User’s Guide Managing the DES-5200 49 System Rate Control The System Rate Control panel, displayed in Figure 26 , enables you to set the packet forwarding rate on the DES-5200. There are two options: Store & Forward and Cut-Through. Figure 26 : System Rate Control The DES-5200 can be set for Store and Forward or[...]

Fast Ethernet Switching System User’s Guide Managing the DES-5200 50 For example, 1500 byte packets are delayed by 1200 microseconds in a Store and Forward device versus 60 microseconds in a Cut-Through device. Store and Forward requires more memory because the DES-5200 must store the packet before sending it out. Advantages of Cut-Through Cut-Th[...]

Fast Ethernet Switching System User’s Guide Managing the DES-5200 51 Software Update Menu The Software Update menu is used to update the software on the DES-5200. Software can be updated using either XMODEM or TFTP. XMODEM requires a direct physical connection between a PC and the DES- 5200. TFTP requires a TFTP server and that you know the Inter[...]

Fast Ethernet Switching System User’s Guide Managing the DES-5200 52 4. You will see a confirmation panel, displayed in Figure 28 . If you do not want to update software select No and press Enter to return to the previous panel. 5. Go to Transfer on the HyperTerminal menu and select Send File, Figure 29 . Browse to the location of the software up[...]

Fast Ethernet Switching System User’s Guide Managing the DES-5200 53 Figure 29 : Send File[...]

Fast Ethernet Switching System User’s Guide Managing the DES-5200 54 Figure 30 : XMODEM Figure 31 : EEPROM[...]

Fast Ethernet Switching System User’s Guide Managing the DES-5200 55 TFTP TFTP is done using Telnet. It can be done from a remote location using a TFTP server. The TFTP server and the DES-5200 must be on the same subnet. For example, if the IP address of the DES-5200 is 100.100.100.001 then the TFTP server must have an IP address beginning with 1[...]

Fast Ethernet Switching System User’s Guide Managing the DES-5200 56 Figure 33 : TFTP Transfer Complete[...]

Fast Ethernet Switching System User’s Guide Managing the DES-5200 57 User Account Management The User Account Management panels enable you to add users, delete users and modify user access rights. Follow these steps to reach the User Account Management panels: 1. Select User Account Management on the Main menu. 2. Press Enter. User Account Change[...]

Fast Ethernet Switching System User’s Guide Managing the DES-5200 58 Create New User The Create New User panel, displayed in Figure 35 , enables you to add new users. You can have a total of three users on the DES-5200. Figure 35 : Create New User User Name Enter the user’s name in this field. User names are case sensitive. You can enter a maxi[...]

Fast Ethernet Switching System User’s Guide Managing the DES-5200 59 Follow these steps to add users: 1. Enter the User Name. 2. Enter the Password. 3. Reenter the password in the Confirm Password field. 4. Toggle the space bar to set the access level of the new user. 5. Select Save and press Enter.[...]

Fast Ethernet Switching System User’s Guide Managing the DES-5200 60 Delete Users The Delete Users panel, displayed in Figure 36 , enables you to delete users from the DES-5200. As a safety precaution, the DES-5200 will not enable the user who is currently logged in to delete themselves by accident. Figure 36 : Delete Users User Name Identifies t[...]

Fast Ethernet Switching System User’s Guide Managing the DES-5200 61 2. Toggle the space bar to change the current Access Level. 3. Select Save and press Enter. Follow these steps to change user Status Level: 1. Select the user’s Status Level. 2. Toggle the space bar to select the new Status Level. 3. Select Save and press Enter. Follow these s[...]

Fast Ethernet Switching System User’s Guide Managing the DES-5200 62 Change Password The Change Password panel, displayed in Figure 37 , enables you to change user passwords. Figure 37 : Change Password User Name The name of the user whose password is being changed. Old Password The user’s old password. New Password The user’s new password. C[...]

Fast Ethernet Switching System User’s Guide Managing the DES-5200 63 5. Select Save and press Enter to save your changes.[...]

Fast Ethernet Switching System User’s Guide Managing the DES-5200 64 Switch Port Configuration The Switch Port Configuration panels are used to configure individual ports on the DES-5200. The only difference between the panels is the port number that they deal with. The options and settings are the same for each. Select the group of ports that yo[...]

Fast Ethernet Switching System User’s Guide Managing the DES-5200 65 Switch Port Configuration Menu The Switch Port Configuration menu, displayed in Figure 38 , enables you to change the configurations of individual ports. Figure 38 : Switch Port Configuration State All ports have two states: enabled or disabled. Enabled ports transmit and receiv[...]

Fast Ethernet Switching System User’s Guide Managing the DES-5200 66 Ports set in the 10Tx/ Half state are set to work at 10 Mbps half duplex. Ports set in the 10Tx/Full state are set to work at 10 Mpbs full duplex. The 100BASE-FX ports can only be in the 100/ Half or 100/Full states. The 1000BASE-SX port can only be in 1000SX/Full. Half-duplex o[...]

Fast Ethernet Switching System User’s Guide Managing the DES-5200 67 Spanning Tree Configuration The Spanning Tree Configuration panel is used to configure the Spanning Tree Algorithm. The Spanning Tree Algorithm (STA) in the DES-5200 enables you to create alternative paths (using multiple switches or bridges) in your network. These backup paths [...]

Fast Ethernet Switching System User’s Guide Managing the DES-5200 68 Bridge Priority The Bridge Priority can be from 0 to 65535. Zero is the highest Bridge Priority. The higher the Bridge Priority the greater the chance that the DES-5200 will be selected as the Root Bridge. The DES-5200 with the highest Bridge Priority is the Root Bridge. Root Co[...]

Fast Ethernet Switching System User’s Guide Managing the DES-5200 69 Root Bridge Specifies the MAC address of the Root Bridge. The DES-5200 may or may not be the root bridge. The DES-5200 is the default root bridge. Root Port Specifies the preferred path to the Root Bridge. Only one path per bridge can exist. The default setting is none. Table 12[...]

Fast Ethernet Switching System User’s Guide Managing the DES-5200 70 SNMP Management Configuration The SNMP Management Configuration panel is used to configure the DES-5200 for SNMP management. Leave the default values in place if you are not managing your network through SNMP. The DES-5200 uses the standard MIB-II Management Information Base mod[...]

Fast Ethernet Switching System User’s Guide Managing the DES-5200 71 SNMP Management Configuration Menu The SNMP Management Configuration menu, displayed in Figure 40 , enables you to configure the DES-5200 for SNMP management. Figure 40 : SNMP Management Configuration menu SNMP Manager Setting The fields under this setting are used to configure [...]

Fast Ethernet Switching System User’s Guide Managing the DES-5200 72 configurations. Read/ Write access rights enable the members of the community to make any changes they desire. Status Can be Valid or Invalid. Only communities with Valid status can access the DES- 5200. Communities with Invalid status cannot access the DES-5200. SNMP Trap Manag[...]

Fast Ethernet Switching System User’s Guide Managing the DES-5200 73 Status The DES-5200 will not send out traps unless the status is Valid. Follow these steps to enter the SNMP Community String: 1. Enter the name of the SNMP Community. 2. Select the Access Right field and toggle the space bar to select Read Only or Read/Write. 3. Select the Stat[...]

Fast Ethernet Switching System User’s Guide Managing the DES-5200 74 VLAN Port Management A Virtual Local Area Network (VLAN) is a logical subgroup within a LAN that is created with software rather than physical connections. The purpose of a VLAN is to prevent broadcast storms and ease congestion on the network. Each VLAN created is a broadcast d[...]

Fast Ethernet Switching System User’s Guide Managing the DES-5200 75 VLAN Port Management Menu The VLAN Port Management menu, displayed in Figure 41 , enables you to create, delete and modify VLANs on the DES-5200. Figure 41 : VLAN Port Management menu Follow these steps to create, delete and modify VLAN: 1. Select the appropriate option. 2. Pres[...]

Fast Ethernet Switching System User’s Guide Managing the DES-5200 76 Create New VLAN The Create New VLAN menu, displayed in Figure 42 , is used to create a new VLAN. The default value is that all ports belong to one VLAN. You can create up to eight separate VLANs. Ports can belong to two VLANs at the same time. Each VLAN is a broadcast domain. If[...]

Fast Ethernet Switching System User’s Guide Managing the DES-5200 77 after they have been selected as part of a VLAN. There is nothing on this panel that indicates the port is already part of a VLAN. Follow these steps to create a VLAN: 1. Enter the name of the VLAN you are creating. 2. Select the ports you want to include in the VLAN and toggle [...]

Fast Ethernet Switching System User’s Guide Managing the DES-5200 78 Delete VLAN Menu The Delete VLAN menu, displayed in Figure 43 , is used to delete VLANs. Figure 43 : Delete VLAN Menu VLAN Name Is the name of the VLAN. Delete After you have created a VLAN, this column will have the option to delete it. Follow these steps to delete VLANs: 1. Se[...]

Fast Ethernet Switching System User’s Guide Managing the DES-5200 79 Modify VLAN Menu The Modify VLAN menu, displayed in Figure 44 , enables you to modify VLANs. Figure 44 : Modify VLAN menu Virtual LAN Name The names of all VLANs appear in this column. Follow these steps to modify VLANs: 1. Select the name of the appropriate VLAN. 2. Press Enter[...]

Fast Ethernet Switching System User’s Guide Managing the DES-5200 80 Trunking Port Management Menu The Trunking Port Management panels, displayed in Figure 45 , are used to create, delete and modify trunk ports. Some ports on some modules are not available for inclusion in any Trunking Groups. Figure 45 : Trunking Port Management menu Follow thes[...]

Fast Ethernet Switching System User’s Guide Managing the DES-5200 81 Create New Trunking Port The Create New Trunking Port panel, displayed in Figure 46 , is used to create Trunk Ports. You can create up to seven trunking groups with up to eight ports in each group. Each Trunking Group acts like a single port. The trunking speed is 800 Mbps in ha[...]

Fast Ethernet Switching System User’s Guide Managing the DES-5200 82 N/A Indicates the port is not available for inclusion in the Trunking Group. Follow these steps to create a TrunkGroup: 1. Enter the name of the TrunkGroup. 2. Select the port you want to include in the TrunkGroup and toggle the space bar to change the status from available to S[...]

Fast Ethernet Switching System User’s Guide Managing the DES-5200 83 Delete Trunking Port The Delete Trunking Port panel, displayed in Figure 47 , is used to delete Trunk Ports. Figure 47 : Delete Trunking Port Trunking Port Is the name of the Trunking Group. Delete All trunking groups can be deleted from this panel. Follow these steps to delete [...]

Fast Ethernet Switching System User’s Guide Managing the DES-5200 84 Modify Trunking Port The Modify Trunking port panel, displayed in Figure 48 , enables you to Modify Trunking Ports. Figure 48 : Modify Trunkig Port Trunking Port Name The names of all Trunked Ports appear in this column. Follow these steps to modify Trunked Ports: 1. Select the [...]

Fast Ethernet Switching System User’s Guide Managing the DES-5200 85 Port Statistics The Port Statistics panel, displayed in Figure 49 , shows statistical information about each port. Figure 49 : Port Statistics Total Bytes Transmitted Number of bytes transmitted to the port. Unicast Frames Number of unicast frames transmitted. Multicast Frames O[...]

Fast Ethernet Switching System User’s Guide Managing the DES-5200 86 TX FCS Errors Number of frames that were discarded on the transit side because of FCS errors. Tx One Collision Number of frames that were transmitted after one collision. Tx Multiple Collisions Number of frames that were transmitted after multiple collisions. Tx Run Errors Numbe[...]

Fast Ethernet Switching System User’s Guide Managing the DES-5200 87 Rx Good Undersized Number of good undersized frames received. Rx Error Undersized Number of undersized frames received with errors. Rx64 Number of frames (including frames with errors) that were 64 bytes long. Rx65 to 127 Number of frames (including frames with errors) 65 to 127[...]

Fast Ethernet Switching System User’s Guide Web Management 88 6 Web Management The DES-5200 can be managed through an Internet connection. This type of connection is called Web Management. The panels look different but they have the same information and function as Console Based Management. Using Web Management You can use your web browser to con[...]

Fast Ethernet Switching System User’s Guide Web Management 89 Logging In The Login panel, shown in Figure 50 and Figure 51 , appears when you log in over the web. The user name and password are the same ones used on the console. Select Login to display the Login panel. Follow these steps to login: 1. Enter your user name and password. 2. Select O[...]

Fast Ethernet Switching System User’s Guide Web Management 90 Figure 51 : User Name and Password[...]

Fast Ethernet Switching System User’s Guide Web Management 91 System Configuration The System Information panel is the first panel you see when logging into the DES-5200 for web management. Select folders to view their contents. Select an option to move to that panel. System Configuration The System configuration panel shows general information a[...]

Fast Ethernet Switching System User’s Guide Web Management 92 Follow these steps to select a menu: 1. Click on the folder icon to select it. 2. Click on the menu to select it. System Information The System Information menu displays the Hardware Revision, MAC address, LAN IP address and other information on the DES-5200. System Reset The System Re[...]

Fast Ethernet Switching System User’s Guide Web Management 93 System Information Menu The System Information menu, displayed in Figure 52 , enables you to enter management and configuration information on the DES-5200. Figure 52 : System Information Hardware Revision Specifies the hardware revision and the product generation. Each revision is num[...]

Fast Ethernet Switching System User’s Guide Web Management 94 MAC Address Specifies the hardwired address of the DES-5200. This address cannot be changed. System Description Brief manufacturer description of the DES-5200. This value cannot be changed. System Name Specifies the full name of the DES-5200. This value can be changed, enableing you to[...]

Fast Ethernet Switching System User’s Guide Web Management 95 System Reset The System Reset panel, displayed in Figure 53 , enables you to reset the DES- 5200 without powering off. Figure 53 : System Reset Some configurations will require you to reset the DES-5200 in order for them to take effect. Screen prompts will tell you to reset the DES-520[...]

Fast Ethernet Switching System User’s Guide Web Management 96 Factory Reset The Factory Reset panel, displayed in Figure 54 , is used to reset the DES-5200 and restore all factory default values. Using this panel erases all configurations and customization. A confirmation panel appears, displayed in Figure 55 , when the default configurations hav[...]

Fast Ethernet Switching System User’s Guide Web Management 97 Figure 55 : Factory Reset Confirmation Follow these steps to restore factory default configurations: 1. Select Apply. To exit without resetting: 1. Select another menu to exit.[...]

Fast Ethernet Switching System User’s Guide Web Management 98 System Rate Control The System Rate Control panel, displayed in Figure 56 , enables you to set the packet forwarding rate on the DES-5200. There are two options: Store & Forward and Cut-Through. Figure 56 : System Rate Control The DES-5200 can be set for Store and Forward or Cut-Th[...]

Fast Ethernet Switching System User’s Guide Web Management 99 Disadvantages of Store and Forward Store and Forward requires more time because it receives the whole packet before sending it out. Every byte buffered is an additional eight microseconds of delay. For example, 1500 byte packets are delayed by 1200 microseconds in a Store and Forward d[...]

Fast Ethernet Switching System User’s Guide Web Management 100 Software Update Menu The Software Update menu is used to update the software on the DES-5200. Software can be updated using either XMODEM or TFTP. XMODEM requires a direct physical connection between a PC and the DES- 5200. TFTP requires a TFTP server and that you know the Internet Pr[...]

Fast Ethernet Switching System User’s Guide Web Management 101 digits will be unique to the server and the DES-5200. Remember that two devices cannot have the same IP address. Follow these steps to update the software using TFTP. 1. Enter the Internet Protocol (IP) address of the TFTP server see Figure 58 . 2. Enter the complete path and filename[...]

Fast Ethernet Switching System User’s Guide Web Management 102 Figure 59 : Software Update Confirmation Figure 60 : Software Download[...]

Fast Ethernet Switching System User’s Guide Web Management 103 Figure 61 : Download Successful[...]

Fast Ethernet Switching System User’s Guide Web Management 104 User Account Management The User Account Management panel, displayed in Figure 62 , enables you to add users, delete users and modify user access rights. Follow these steps to reach the User Account Management panels: 1. Select User Account Management. Figure 62 : User Account Change [...]

Fast Ethernet Switching System User’s Guide Web Management 105 Access Level There are two access levels available on the DES-5200: Super User and General User. Super Users have administrative rights on the DES-5200. They can add and delete users, change the configuration of the DES-5200 and perform all management functions. General Users have rea[...]

Fast Ethernet Switching System User’s Guide Web Management 106 Switch Port Configuration The Switch Port Configuration panel, displayed in Figure 63 , is used to configure individual ports on the DES-5200. Figure 63 : Switch Port Configuration[...]

Fast Ethernet Switching System User’s Guide Web Management 107 A confirmation panel is shown when the settings are changed. See Figure 64 . Figure 64 : Switch Port Configuration Confirmation State All ports have two states: enabled or disabled. Enabled ports transmit and receive data packets. Disabled ports can not transmit or receive packets. Yo[...]

Fast Ethernet Switching System User’s Guide Web Management 108 Ports set in the 100Tx/Full state are set to work at 100 Mbps full duplex. Ports set in the 10/Tx Half state are set to work at 10 Mbps half duplex. Ports set in the 10Tx/Full state are set to work at 10 Mpbs full duplex. The 100BASE-FX ports can only be in the 100/Fx Half or 100/Fx F[...]

Fast Ethernet Switching System User’s Guide Web Management 109 Spanning Tree Configuration The Spanning Tree Configuration panel is used to configure the Spanning Tree Algorithm. The Spanning Tree Algorithm (STA) in the DES-5200 enables you to create alternative paths (using multiple switches or bridges) in your network. These backup paths are id[...]

Fast Ethernet Switching System User’s Guide Web Management 110 Spanning Tree Algorithm Spanning Tree Algorithm can be enabled or disabled. Use Spanning Tree to prevent network loops. Bridge Priority The Bridge Priority can be from 0 to 65535. Zero is the highest Bridge Priority. The higher the Bridge Priority the greater the chance that the DES-5[...]

Fast Ethernet Switching System User’s Guide Web Management 111 The switch with the lowest Bridge Identifier is the Root Bridge. It is best to make the Root Bridge the best switch on the network to ensure the best network performance and reliability. Root Bridge Specifies the MAC address of the Root Bridge. The DES-5200 may or may not be the root [...]

Fast Ethernet Switching System User’s Guide Web Management 112 Follow these steps the change the settings: 1. Use the down arrow or enter new settings. 2. Select Apply. Select Refresh to see the changes.[...]

Fast Ethernet Switching System User’s Guide Web Management 113 SNMP Management Configuration SNMP Management Configuration is used to configure the DES-5200 for SNMP management. Leave the default values in place if you are not managing your network through SNMP. The DES-5200 uses the standard MIB-II Management Information Base module. The MIB val[...]

Fast Ethernet Switching System User’s Guide Web Management 114 SNMP Management Configuration Menu The SNMP Management Configuration menu, displayed in Figure 66 , enables you to configure the DES-5200 for SNMP management. Figure 66 : SNMP Manager Setting SNMP Manager Setting The fields under this setting are used to configure the DES-5200 for SNM[...]

Fast Ethernet Switching System User’s Guide Web Management 115 Access Right Enables you to set the rights that members of the SNMP Communities have. Read Only access rights mean that members of the community can view the information on the DES-5200 but they can not make changes to the configurations. Read/ Write access rights enable the members o[...]

Fast Ethernet Switching System User’s Guide Web Management 116 • Cold Start • Authentication Failure • Link Change Event Cold Start Signifies that the DES-5200 has been powered up. Software settings are reconfigured and hardware systems are rebooted. A cold start is different from a factory reset. Authentication Failure Signifies that an ad[...]

Fast Ethernet Switching System User’s Guide Web Management 117 Follow these steps to delete the SNMP Community String or the SNMP Trap Manager Setting: 1. Select Delete. 2. Select Apply. Select Refresh to see the changes.[...]

Fast Ethernet Switching System User’s Guide Web Management 118 VLAN Port Management A Virtual Local Area Network (VLAN) is a logical subgroup within a LAN that is created with software rather than physical connections. The purpose of a VLAN is to prevent broadcast storms and ease congestion on the network. Each VLAN created is a broadcast domain.[...]

Fast Ethernet Switching System User’s Guide Web Management 119 VLAN Port Management The VLAN Port Management menu, displayed in Figure 68 , enables you to create, delete and modify VLANs on the DES-5200. Figure 68 : VLAN Port Management VLAN Name Enter the name of the VLAN in this field. All VLANs must have a name. Ports All ports are identified [...]

Fast Ethernet Switching System User’s Guide Web Management 120 Follow these steps to delete a VLAN: 1. Select Delete on the right side of the panel. 2. Select Apply. Select Refresh to see the changes.[...]

Fast Ethernet Switching System User’s Guide Web Management 121 Trunking Port Management Menu The Trunking Port Management panel, displayed in Figure 69 , is used to create, delete and modify trunk groups. Figure 69 : Trunking Port Management Trunking Group Name Is the name of the Trunking Group. Follow these steps to create, delete and modify tru[...]

Fast Ethernet Switching System User’s Guide Web Management 122 Port Statistics The Port Statistics panel, displayed in Figure 70 , shows statistical information about the ports. Figure 70 : Port Statistics Total Bytes Transmitted Number of bytes transmitted to the port. Unicast Frames Number of unicast frames transmitted. Multicast Frames Out Num[...]

Fast Ethernet Switching System User’s Guide Web Management 123 Aged Frames Number of frames dropped because they were in transmit too long. TX FCS Errors Number of frames that were discarded on the transit side because of FCS errors. Tx One Collision Number of frames that were transmitted after one collision. Tx Multiple Collisions Number of fram[...]

Fast Ethernet Switching System User’s Guide Web Management 124 Rx Error Oversized Number of good oversized frames with errors (FCS, Alignment) Rx Good Undersized Number of good undersized frames received. Rx Error Undersized Number of undersized frames received with errors. Rx64 Number of frames (including frames with errors) that were 64 bytes l[...]

Fast Ethernet Switching System User’s Guide Troubleshooting 125 7 Troubleshooting This troubleshooting section is intended to help you solve the most common problems on the DES-5200. The Diagnostic LED displays a code if there is a problem. If an error cannot be resolved by implementing the solutions in this section, contact D-Link Technical Supp[...]

Fast Ethernet Switching System User’s Guide Troubleshooting 126 for them to communicate. Check the speed and duplex setting on both the port and device you are connecting to. Power LED is Off Check the three pronged power plug and verify that you are getting power from the wall socket. Return the DES-5200 if the unit is on and the power LED is no[...]

Fast Ethernet Switching System User’s Guide Troubleshooting 127 Table 14 : LED Error Chart Refer to Table 15 : Explanation of LED Error Status for and explanation of the error codes. 2 PHY Failur e ARL Failur e ARL Memor y Failur e Exception Handler 7 Record LED Error code an d contact D-Link for suppor t[...]

Fast Ethernet Switching System User’s Guide Troubleshooting 128 Table 15 : Explanation of LED Error Status Explanation of LED Error Status Boot Program Flash Damaged This error message indicates that the Boot Program section of Flash Memory is either corrupted or damaged. Signature/Checksum test of Boot Program has failed. Run Time Program Flash [...]

Fast Ethernet Switching System User’s Guide Troubleshooting 129 Table 16 : Modular Status Error LED Indicator Chart If the CPU module fails, the first LED on the Utilization panel lights. If a module fails, the Utilization LED number indicates the slot the module is in. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Error Statu s CPU Module Failur e Slot #1 Failur e Slot #2 Fa[...]

Fast Ethernet Switching System User’s Guide Appendix A 130 Appendix A DES-5200 Technical Specifications Switch Specifications • Complies with IEEE 802.3 CSMA/CD 10/100-TX, 100BASE-FX and 1000BASE-SX • Complies with IEEE 802.1d Spanning Tree • Switched IEEE 802.3 MAC layer frame size: 64-1518 • NWAY Auto-negotiation for each 10/100-TX netw[...]

Fast Ethernet Switching System User’s Guide Appendix A 131 Port Specifications • RJ-45 port for Category 3, 4, and 5 UTP cable (Cat. 5 required for 10/100-TX) • 10, 100, 1000 Mbps data transfer rate • NWAY Auto-negotiation for all 10/100-TX ports • Full or Half Duplex for all 10/100-TX ports • 100BASE-FX ports operate at full or half du[...]

Fast Ethernet Switching System User’s Guide Appendix A 132 General Standards: IEEE 802.3 10BASE-T Ethernet IEEE 802.3u 100-TX, 100BASE-FX Fast Ethernet and 1000BASE-SX for Gigabit Ethernet ANSI/IEEE Std 802.3 NWAY™ Auto Negotiation IEEE 802.3 Frames types: Transparent IEEE 802.3 MAC layer frame size: 64-1518 Protocol: CSMA/CD, Full Duplex Data [...]

Fast Ethernet Switching System User’s Guide Appendix A 133 Physical and Environmental AC inputs: 100 – 240 VAC, 50/60 Hz (internal universal power supply) Power Consumption: 105 watts maximum DC fans: 2 built in 80 x 80 mm fans and 1 60 x 60 mm fan Operating Temperature: 0 ~ 50 degrees Celsius Storage Temperature: -25 ~ 70 degrees Celsius Humid[...]

Fast Ethernet Switching System User’s Guide Appendix A 134 Performance Transmission Method: Cut-Through and Store-and-Forward RAM Buffer: 2 M bytes per device Filtering Address Table: 8 K entries per device Packet Filtering/ Forwarding Rate: 148810 pps per port (for 100 Mbps) MAC Address Learning: Automatic Update Max age: five minutes[...]

135 Index 1 100/10 ............................................................ 30 12-Port TX ..................................................... 29 1-Port SX ....................................................... 35 2 2-Port FX ....................................................... 33 2-Port TX .................................................[...]

136 N N/A ................................................................ 82 Name ............................................................. 81 New Password ................................................ 62 New Trunking Group Name ........................... 81 New VLAN Name .......................................... 76 O Old Password .......[...]

137 X XMODEM .................................................... 51[...]