UNICOM GEP-66424T24 Installation guide

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Content

INTRODUCTION.................................................................................4

Features ...............................................................................................................4

Software Feature..................................................................................................5

Package Contents................................................................................................7

HARDWARE DESCRIPTION .............................................................8

Physical Dimension ..............................................................................................8

Front Panel...........................................................................................................8

LED Indicators......................................................................................................9

Rear Panel .........................................................................................................10

Desktop Installation............................................................................................10

Attaching Rubber Pads ...............................................................................10

Rack-mounted Installation..................................................................................11

Power On ...........................................................................................................11

NETWORK APPLICATION ..............................................................12

Small Workgroup................................................................................................13

Segment Bridge..................................................................................................14

WEB-BASED MANAGEMENT.........................................................15

About Web-based Management.........................................................................15

System Login......................................................................................................15

System Configuration .........................................................................................16

Port Configuration ..............................................................................................18

VLAN Setting......................................................................................................20

VLAN Port Setting .......................................................................................20

Aggregation........................................................................................................22

LACP Setting......................................................................................................23

Rapid Spanning Tree .........................................................................................25

System Configuration..................................................................................25

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Port Configuration....................................................................................... 26

802.1X Configuration ......................................................................................... 27

Parameters Configuration........................................................................... 29

IGMP Snooping.................................................................................................. 29

QoS Setting ....................................................................................................... 31

Filter Configuration............................................................................................. 34

Rate Limiting...................................................................................................... 35

Port Mirroring ..................................................................................................... 37

Statistics Overview............................................................................................. 39

Statistics Detail .................................................................................................. 39

LACP Status ...................................................................................................... 40

Spanning Tree Status ........................................................................................ 41

IGMP Status....................................................................................................... 43

Warm Restart..................................................................................................... 43

Factory Default................................................................................................... 44

Firmware Upload................................................................................................ 44

Configuration File Transfer ................................................................................ 44

TROUBLESHOOTING ..................................................................... 46

Incorrect connections......................................................................................... 46

Faulty or loose cables................................................................................. 46

Non-standard cables................................................................................... 46

Improper Network Topologies..................................................................... 47

Diagnosing LED Indicators ................................................................................ 47

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION ........................................................ 48

APPENDIX........................................................................................ 50

Cables................................................................................................................ 50

100BASE-TX/10BASE-T Pin Assignments ........................................................ 50

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Introduction

The SmartGST-2404GM Switch is a multi-port Switch that can be used to build

high-performance switched workgroup networks. This switch is a

store-and-forward device that offers low latency for high-speed networking. The

SmartGST-2404GM is targeted at workgroup, department or backbone

computing environments.

The SmartGST-2404GM Switch has twenty-four auto-sensing 10/100/1000

Base-T RJ-45 ports and four mini GBIC slots for higher connection speed.

Features

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Conforms to IEEE802.3 10BASE-T, IEEE802.3u 100BASE-TX Fast Ethernet,

IEEE 802.3ab 1000Base-T, IEEE 802.3z Gigabit Fiber, IEEE802.3x Flow

control and Back pressure, IEEE802.1d Spanning tree protocol, IEEE 802.s

Rapid Spanning Tree, IEEE 802.3ad Port trunk with LACP, IEEE802.1p

Class of service, IEEE802.1Q VLAN Tagging

ν Store-and-Forward Switching Architecture

ν Auto-MDIX on all ports

ν 48Gbps Back-Plane

ν 8K MAC Address Table

ν 500Kbytes memory buffer

ν N-Way Auto-Negotiation

ν True Non-Blocking Switching

ν 10K Jumbo Frame support

ν Back Pressure with half duplex

ν Flow Control with full duplex

ν Support Port Based VLAN and Tag VLAN

ν Support IGMP Snooping

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ν Supports Class of Service

ν Supports Port Mirror

ν Supports Port Trunk

ν Supports Rapid Spanning Tree

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Supports ingress packet filter and egress rate limit

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Supports IP address security to prevent unauthorized intruder

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Provides Web interface management and one default button for system

default setting

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Supports Bandwidth control

Software Feature

Management

Web Management

Firmware update

TFTP firmware upgrade

Port configuration

Port enable/disable

Port speed

Full /half duplex

Flow control

Port Trunk

IEEE802.3ad port trunk with link aggregation

control protocol (LACP)

The trunk group up to 8 and maximum trunk port

member up to 16 ports

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Port statistics

Several of counters for TX and RX packet.

VLAN

Port based VLAN

Tag VLAN and GVRP protocol

The VLAN entry up to 4K and VID up to 4094

Quality of Service

Port based

Tag based

IPv4 ToS

IPv6 DSCP

Class of Service

Per port support 4 priority queues

Spanning Tree

IEEE802.1w rapid spanning tree

Compatible with IEEE 802.1d

Port Mirror

RX packet mirror

IGMP

IGMP V1, V2

Multicast groups up to 8K

Broadcast Storm

Disable/5%/10%/20%

Bandwidth Control

Per port support Bandwidth control. Per level

128 Kbps.

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Package Contents

Unpack the contents of the

SmartGST-2404GM Switch

and verify them

against the checklist below:

ν SmartGST-2404GM Switch

ν Four Rubber Pads

ν Rack-mounted Kit

ν Power Cord

ν User Manual

SmartGST-2404GM Four Rubber Pads

Rack-mounted Kit Power Cord User Manual

Compare the contents of your SmartGST-2404GM Switch package with the

standard checklist above. If any item is missing or damaged, please contact the

local dealer for service.

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Hardware Description

This section mainly describes the hardware of the SmartGST-2404GM Switch

and gives a physical and functional overview on the certain switch.

Physical Dimension

SmartGST-2404GM Switch’s physical dimensions are 440mm x 161mm x

44mm (Lx W x H).

Front Panel

The Front Panel of the SmartGST-2404GM Switch consists of twenty-four

10/100/1000 Base-TX RJ-45 ports (Auto MDI/MDIX) and 4 Mini GBIC slots which

can insert the Mini Gigabit Fiber module (optional). The LED Indicators are also

located on the front panel of the switch.

The Front panel of the SmartGST-2404GM Switch

ν Reset Button: There is a reset button on the front panel. Press the reset

button less than 5 seconds for warming power reset. While the time of

pressing the button lasts more than 5 seconds, the machine will load the

factory default value including user name, password and IP address.

ν RJ-45 Ports (Auto MDI/MDIX): 24x 10/100/1000 N-way auto-sensing for

10Base-T or 100Base-TX or 1000Base-T connections.

In general, MDI means connecting to another Hub or Switch while MDIX

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means connecting to a workstation or PC. Therefore, Auto MDI/MDIX would

allow connecting to another Switch or workstation without changing

non-crossover or crossover cabling.

ν Four MINI GBIC slots: 4 slots for optional Mini GBIC modules.

LED Indicators

The LED Indicators display real-time information of systematic operation status.

The following table provides descriptions of LED status and their meaning.

LED indicators

LED

Status

Description

Green

Power On

Power

Off

Power is not connected

Green

The port is connecting with the device.

Blink

The port is receiving or transmitting

data.

LNK/ACT

Off

No device attached.

1000

Green

In 1000Mbps connection speed

Green

The port is connecting with the device.

Blink

The port is receiving or transmitting

data.

LNK/ACT (Mini

GBIC)

Off

No device attached

The Description of LED Indicators

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Rear Panel

The 3-pronged power plug is located at the rear Panel of the SmartGST-2404GM

Switch as shown in figure. The switch will work with AC in the range of 100-240V

AC, 50-60Hz.

The Rear Panel of SmartGST-2404GM Switch

Desktop Installation

Set the switch on a sufficiently large flat space with a power outlet nearby. The

surface where you put the switch should be clean, smooth, level and sturdy.

Make sure there is enough clearance around the switch to allow attachment of

cables, power cord and allow air circulation.

Attaching Rubber Pads

A. Make sure the mounting surface on the bottom of the switch is grease and

dust free.

B. Remove adhesive backing of Rubber Pads.

C. Apply the Rubber Pads to each bottom corner of the switch and these

footpads will protect the switch from shock and vibration.

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Rack-mounted Installation

The SmartGST-2404GM Switch come with a rack-mounted kid and can be

mounted in an EIA standard size/19-inch Rack. The switch can be placed in a

wiring closet with other equipment.

Perform the following steps to rack mount the switch:

1. Position one bracket to align with the holes on one side of the switch and

secure it with the smaller bracket screws. Then attach the remaining bracket

to the other side of the switch.

2. After attached mounting brackets, position the SmartGST-2404GM switch in

the rack by lining up the holes in the brackets with the appropriate holes on

the rack. Secure the switch to the rack with a screwdriver and the

rack-mounting screws.

[NOTE] For proper ventilation, allow about at least 4 inches (10 cm) of clearance

on the front and 3.4 inches (8 cm) on the back of the Switch. This is especially

important for enclosed rack installation.

Power On

Connect the power cord to the power socket on the rear panel of the switch. The

other side of power cord connects to the power outlet. The internal power supply

of the switch works with voltage range of AC in the 100-240VAC, frequency

50~60Hz. Check the power indicator on the front panel to see if power is properly

supplied.

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Network Application

This section provides few samples of network topology in witch the switch is used.

In general, the SmartGST-2404GM Switch is designed as a segment switch. That

is, with its large address table (8K MAC address) and high performance, it is ideal

for interconnecting networking segments.

PC, workstations and servers can communicate each other by directly connecting

with SmartGST-2404GM Switch. The switch automatically learns nodes address,

which are subsequently used to filter and forward all traffic based on the

destination address.

By using Uplink port, the switch can connect with another switch or hub to

interconnect other small-switched workgroups to form a larger switched network.

Meanwhile, you can also use fiber ports to connect switches.

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Small Workgroup

The SmartGST-2404GM Switch can be used as a standalone switch for personal

computers, server and printer server which are directly connected to form a small

workgroup.

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Segment Bridge

For enterprise networks where large data broadcasts are constantly processed,

this switch is an ideal solution for department users to connect to the corporate

backbone.

In the illustration below, two Ethernet switches with PCs, print server, and local

server attached, are both connected to the switch. All the devices in this network

can communicate with each other through the switch. Connecting servers to the

switch allows other users to access the data on server.

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Web-Based Management

This section introduces the configuration and functionality of the Web-Based

management of the certain switch.

About Web-based Management

On the CPU board of the switch there is an embedded HTML web site residing in

flash memory, which offers advanced management features and allow users to

manage the switch from anywhere in the network through a standard browser

such as Microsoft Internet Explorer.

The Web-Based Management supports Internet Explorer 6.0. And, it is applied

with Java Applets for reducing network bandwidth consumption, enhance access

speed and present an easy viewing screen.

System Login

The default value as listed below:

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IP Address: 192.168.16.1

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Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0

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Default Gateway: 192.168.16.254

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Password: root

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1. Launch the Internet Explorer

2. Key in “http://” + “IP Address of the SmartGST-2404GM Switch, ” and then

press “Enter”

3. Login screen will appear right after

4. Key in the default password as “root”

5. Click

Apply

, and then configuration is ready to be set up

Main Interface

System Configuration

Display system parameters information as listed below, and the other parameters

of system can be configured as well.

ν MAC Address: the unique hardware address assigned by manufacturer

(default)

ν S/W Version: the Software Version of Kernel

ν H/W Version: the Hardware Version of Switch

ν Active IP Address: Current IP Address

ν Active Subnet Mask: Current IP Subnet Mask

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ν Active Gateway: Current Gateway

ν DHCP Server: DHCP Server IP Address

ν Lease Time Left: DHCP lease time. After 50% of the lease time has

passed, the client/switch will attempt to renew the lease with the original

DHCP server that it obtained the lease from using a DHCPREQUEST

message. Any time the client/switch boots and the lease is 50% or more

passed, the client/switch will attempt to renew the lease. At 87.5% of the

lease completion, the client/switch will attempt to contact any DHCP server

for a new lease.

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System Configuration Interface

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DHCP Enable: Enable DHCP Client Function

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Fallback IP Address: Assigning the Switch IP address. The default IP is

192.168.16.1

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Fallback Subnet Mask: Assigning the Switch IP Subnet Mask

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Fallback Gateway: Assigning the Switch Gateway. The default value is

192.168.16.254

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Management VLAN: It is used for Remote Management Security(in fact, the

SNMP, and Web browser can be used to manage the switch from the remote

side only when the port of VLAN group ID is equal to the Management VLAN

ID)

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Name: The name of the switch

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Password: Web GUI login password(The default password is root)

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Inactivity Timeout: timeout time for the web connection

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Click

Apply

to activate the configuration

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Or, Click

Refresh

to reset the configuration before applying

Port Configuration

Configure the Status of Ports

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Link: “Down” means “No Link”. User can select the link speed or auto speed

which the system will auto detects the connecting speed

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Mode: Set the speed, full-duplex or half-duplex mode of the ports

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Flow control: Set Flow Control Function as “enable” or “disable” in Full

Duplex mode

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MaxFrame (1518 ~ 9600): the Maximum Frame Size (in bytes) from frames

received on the port. Tagged frames are allowed to be 4 Bytes longer than

the Maximum Frame size

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Drop frames after excessive collisions: When the collision packets are

over the limit, then the frame will be dropped

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Click

Apply

to apply the configuration

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Or, click

Refresh

to reset the configuration before applying

Port Configuration interface

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VLAN Setting

A Virtual LAN (VLAN) is a logical network grouping that limits the broadcast

domain, which would allows user to isolate network traffic so only the members of

VLAN will receive traffic from the same members of VLAN. Basically, creating a

VLAN from a switch is logically equivalent of reconnecting a group of network

devices to another Layer 2 switch. However, all the network devices are still

plugged into the same switch physically.

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Assigning the VLAN ID by inputting a number (from 1~4095) into the VID

text-box

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Grouping the members of VLAN by checking the check-box to make the

selection

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Click

Apply

to bring up the configuration interface as below:

VLAN Setting interface

VLAN Port Setting

Click

VLAN Port Setting

to bring up the configuration interface for adjusting

the VID Setting

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