Asante Technologies IC36240 Series manual

IntraCore ® IC36240 Series Layer 2+ Gigabit Ethernet Switch Setup Guide[...]

IntraCore IC36240 Layer 2+ Gigabit Ethernet Switch Setup Guide Asante Technologies, Inc. 2223 Oakland Road San Jose, CA 95131 USA SALES 800-662-9686 Home/Office Solutions 800-303-9121 Enterpris e Solutions 408-435-8388 TECHNICAL SUPPORT 801-566-8991: W orldwide 801-566-3787: F ax www.asante.com/support support@asante.com SWITCH DEFAULTS IP address:[...]

Table of Contents Table of Conten ts ........................................................................................................................................................... 3 Chapter 1: Introduc tion ........................................................................................................ .........................[...]

3.2 Connecting to a PC ......................................................................................................... ................................... 17 3.3 Passwords and Priv ileges Co mmands .......................................................................................... ..................... 18 3.3.1 Privilege s Comma nd[...]

4.8.5 Scrolling Down a Line or a Scr een ........................................................................................ ....................... 33 4.8.6 Redisplaying the Current Comma nd Line .................................................................................... ................ 33 4.8.7 Transposing Mi styped Char acters ...[...]

Chapter 1: Introduction The IntraCore IC36240 24-por t Layer 2+ Managed Giga bit Switch is a high-performance net work switch used to reduce network congestion a nd application response times. The 24-port IntraCore IC36240 multi-protoc ol switch supports Layer 2+ and Giga bit Ethernet switching. The s witch has 24 10/100/100 0BaseT ports with Auto-[...]

1.2 Package Contents The following items are included in the s witch’s package: • Swi tch • AC power cord • USB cable for management console port • RS232 null-modem cable for manageme nt console port • Rack mount brackets with screws • IntraCore IC36240 CD-ROM • Release Note Contact your dealer immediat ely if any of these items is [...]

1.3.1 LEDs The IC36240 front panel LE D display allo ws you to monitor the status of the switch. The IC36240 has one po wer LED indicator, one (optional) ext e rnal power LED and one f an LED. There are also LED indicators for each of the 24 ports. Refer to the following tabl e for LED information. LED Color Description System Green Green Flashing [...]

1.4 Management and Configuration The switch is managed usin g Command Line Interface (CLI ) in order to a ccess several different command modes. Entering a question mark (?) at each command mode’s prompt provides a list of commands. 1.4.1 Console Interface Support for local, out-of-band management is deliv ered thr ough a terminal or modem attach[...]

Chapter 2: Hardware Installation and Setup Use the following guidelines to easi ly install the switch, ens uring that it ha s the proper power supply and environment. 2.1 Installation Overview Follow these steps to install the IntraCore IC36240 s witch: 1. Open the box and che ck the contents. See Cha pter 1.2 Package Contents for a complete list o[...]

2.1.2 Recommended Installation Tools You need the following ad ditional tools and equ ipment to install the switch into an equipment rack: • Flat head screwdriver • Phillips head screwdriver • Antistatic mat or foam 2.1.3 Power Requirements The electrical outlet should be properl y grounded, locat ed near the switch and be easil y accessible.[...]

5. Place the switch in the equipment rack. 6. Secure the switch by securing its mounting br acke ts onto the equipment rack with the appropriate screws (supplied). Important: Make sure the switch is supported until all the mounting scre ws for each bracket are secured to the equipment rack. Failure to do so could caus e the switch to fall, which ma[...]

To verify the primary power status, use the Switch# show system command. Under System Informat ion, you see the power unit status. System Information ------------------ System up for: 000day(s), 01hr(s), 46min(s), 54sec(s) PROM Image Version/Date: 1.00C/Nov 11 2004 17:03:04 DRAM Size: 64.0MB Flash Size: 8.0MB Config NVRAM Size: 128KB Console Baud R[...]

Important: The switch must be located within 100 meters of its attached 10Bas eT or 100BaseTX dev ices. Use the following guidelines to determi ne the cabling requirements for the network devices: • Connecting to Network Station: Category 5 UTP (Uns hielded T wisted-Pair) stra ight-through cable (100 m maximum) with RJ-45 connectors • Connectin[...]

• 1000BaseLH GBIC: Cables wit h SC-type fiber connectors; 10µ sing le-mode fiber media up to 20 km (65,617') • 1000BaseLX Long H aul GBIC: Cables with SC-type fiber connectors; 10µ single-mode fiber media up to 100 km (328,100') • 1000BaseLZ GBIC: Cables with SC-type fiber connectors; 10µ single-mode fiber med ia up to 120 km (39[...]

Chapter 3: Initial Software Setup Configure the switch by connecting directly to it th rough a console (out-of-band managem ent), running a terminal emulation program, such as HyperT erminal or by using telnet. 3.1 Connecting to a Console To connect the switch to a console or computer , set up the system in the following manner: 1. Plug power cord [...]

e. Press the Configuration button from the Connect To window. e f. Set the data rate to 9600 Baud. g. Set data format to 8 data bits, 1 stop bit and no parit y. h. Set flow control to NONE. f g h Now that terminal is set up correctly, power on the sw itch. The boot sequ ence will display in the termin al. After connecting to the console, the follo [...]

3.3 Passwords and Privileges Commands The switch has not default pass word, which allows any one on the net work access to various privilege levels. T o prevent unauthorized changes to the switch’s configuration, you sho uld set an enable password for access to s witch management. Follow the example belo w to assign a privileged password. Switch&[...]

3.3.3 Password To specify a password on a line, use the password command in line confi guration mode. Use the no form of this command to remove the password. Switch(config)# line ? console Primary terminal line vty Virtual terminal Switch(config)# line console ? <0-0> Line number Switch(config)# line console 0 Switch(config-line)# ? end End c[...]

3.4 Login Security Two methods are available o n the IntraCore IC36240 to co nfigur e an authentication quer y process for better login security: the username command for the g lobal configuration mode an d password and login commands from the line configuration mode. 3.4.1 The username Command To establish a username-based authentication system, u[...]

5. Type ip address and the new addr ess. The following screen appears: Switch> enable Switch# configure Switch(config)# ip address 192.168.123.254/24 Switch(config)# end Switch# show ip Dhcp Client Enabled ..........: No IP Address ...................: 192.108.250.51 Subnet Mask ..................: 255.255.255.0 Default Gateway ..............: 1[...]

Chapter 4: Understanding the Command Line Interface (CLI) The switch utilizes Command Lin e Interface (CLI) to pr ovide access to seve ral different command modes. Each command mode provides a group of related commands. After logging into the system, you are autom atically in the user top (user E XEC) mode . From the user top mode you can enter int[...]

To list the commands available in user top m ode, enter a question mark (?). Use a space and a questi on mark (?) after entering a command to see all the options for that particular command. Command Purpose ? Lists the user EXEC commands. show ? Lists all the options avail able for the given command. User top commands: Switch> ? enable Turn on p[...]

In general, the top (privileged) commands allow you to change terminal set tings on a temporary b asis, perform basic tests, and list system information. To list the commands av ailable in top mo de, enter a question mark (?) at the prompt, as shown in the following example. Enter a questio n mark (?) after a command to see all the options for that[...]

To exit global config uration command mode and return to privile ged EXEC mode, use on e of the following commands: Command Purpose exit end Ctrl-Z Exits global configuration mo de and returns to privileged EXEC mode. To list the commands available in gl obal configuration mo de , enter a question mark (?) at the prompt, as shown in the following e[...]

4.3.1 Interface Configuration Mode Many features are enabled on a per-interface basis. Interface configuration commands m odify the operation of an interface such as an Ethernet or serial port. In terface configuration commands al ways follow an interface global configuration command, which defin es the interface type as Ethernet. In the following [...]

In the following example, the switch shows the multiple Spanni ng Trees (MST) command. Switch(config)# spanning-tree mst configuration Switch(config-mst)# ? end End current mode and change to enable mode exit Exit current mode and down to previous mode help Description of the interactive help system instance MST instance name Set MST configuration [...]

To get help specific to a command mode, a command, a keyword, or an argument, perform one of the following commands: Command Purpose Help Obtain a brief description of the help system in an y command mode. ? List all commands available for a particu lar command mode. When using context-sensitive hel p, the space (or lack of a space) before the ques[...]

Switch# configure ? configure Enter configuration mode Note that in the example below, if you e nter the ip comman d followed by the Return Key or Enter, the system returns the prompt that the command is incomplete. Switch# ip % Command incomplete. Switch# Generally, uppercase letters represent variables. For example, after enter ing a command, suc[...]

4.6 Using CLI Command History The CLI user interface provides a histor y or record of co mmands that you have e ntered. This feature is particularl y useful for recalling long or co mplex commands or entries, including access lists. To recall commands from the history buffer, use one of the following commands: Keystrokes/Comman d Purpose Press Ctrl[...]

4.8.1 Moving Around on the Command Line Use the following keystrokes to move the cur sor around on the command line in order to make corrections or changes: Keystrokes Purpo se Press Ctrl-B or the left arrow. Move the cursor back one character. Press Ctrl-F or the right arrow. Move the cursor forward one character. Press Ctrl-A . Move the cursor to[...]

4.8.3 Editing Command Lines That Wrap The enhanced editi ng feature provides a wraparound for comm ands that extend beyond a sing le line on the screen. When the cursor reaches the ri ght margin, the command line shifts eight s paces to the left. You cannot see the first eight characters of the line, but you can scroll back and chec k the syntax at[...]

When you have completed th e entry, press Ctrl-A to check the complete syntax before pr essing Enter to execute the command. The dollar sign ($) appears at the end of the l ine to indicate that the line has been scrolled to the right: Switch(config)# access-list 101 permit icmp 192.168.123.0 0.0.0.255 192 $ Use line wrapping in conjunc tion with th[...]

4.8.7 Transposing Mistyped Character s If you have mistyped a command e ntry, you can transpose the mist yped characters by using the follo wing command: Keystrokes Purpo se Press Ctrl-T . Transpose the character to the left of the cursor with the character located at the cursor. 4.8.8 Controlling Capitalizatio n You can toggle bet ween uppercase a[...]

Appendix A: Basic Troubleshooting In the unlikely event that the s witch does not operate properly, follo w the troubleshooting tips below. If more help is needed, contact Asante’s technical support at www.asante.com/support . Problem Possible Solutions The Power LED is not lit. Check the power connection. Plug the po wer cord into another known [...]

Appendix B: Specifications The sections below list the feat ures and product specificati ons for the IntraCore IC36240 switch. Connectors: 24 RJ-45 auto-MDI/MDIX Ports 24 10/100/1000BaseT ports that have auto-negotiation for speed, duple x mode and flow control Gig Modular Ports 4 SFP slots for 1000SX or 10 00LX trans ceiver that is auto- disabling[...]

Security User password, SNMP access filter, port security (MAC address filter with notification), 802.1x (port-based, L2/L4 ACL, RADIUS, TACACS+ Management Male DB9 RS-232 DTE (auto bau d to 115k), USB, Cisco CLI x 4 sessions, Web RMON (1, 2, 3, 9), port mirroring Firmware Upgrade TFTP, dual banks of code an d configuration SNMP v1, v2, v3 Logs Sys[...]

Appendix C: FCC Complian ce and Warranty Statements C.1 FCC Compliance Statement This equipment has bee n tested and found to comply with t he limits for a Class A digital devic e, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits a re designed to provide reas onable protection agai nst harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a comm[...]

C.3 IntraCare Warranty Statement Products: IntraCore IC36240 Duration: 3 years Advanced Warrant y United States: Second Business Day Replacement: Other countries: See your local distributor or resell er 1. Asante Technologi es warrants (to the original end-user purchaser) the covered IntraCore products against defects in materials and workmanship f[...]

Appendix D: Online Warranty Registration Please register this product online at http:// www.asante.com/support/supRegistration.asp or by filling out and mailin g the card below. 40 Asante IntraCore IC36240 Setup Guide[...]

Index Cabling consol e ................................................................. 16 Ethernet ................................................................ 14 procedur es............................................................ 13 CLI advanced f eatures ................................................ 27 capitalizat ion ...............[...]

Featur es ..................................................................... 6 editing ................................................................... 30 Help ? 28 context sens itive ................................................... 28 Installation emergency powe r supply ...................................... 12 hardwar e ................[...]