SMC Networks TIGERSWITCH 16 SMC6516FF User manual

User Guide

TigerSwitch 16

Intelligent bandwidth acceleration for workgroups

Ethernet and Fast Ethernet Workgroup Switches

◆ Three models, each with 16 10BASE-T ports plus:

◆ Two 100BASE-TX ports

◆ Two 100BASE-FX ports

◆ One 100BASE-TX port and one 100BASE-FX port

◆ Manageable in-band via SNMP, RMON and Telnet

USER GUIDE

FOR SMC’S

TIGERSWITCH 16

FAMILY

July 1997

Pub. # 900.185 Rev. A

Standard Microsystems Corporation

80 Arkay Drive

Hauppauge, New York 11788

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LIMITED WARRANTY

Compliances.......................................................... v

1 Quick Start...................................................... 1-1

Introduction ......................................................................... 1-2

Connecting the Switch......................................................... 1-3

Configuring the Switch for SNMP and Telnet

Management .................................................................... 1-5

2 About the Switches ........................................ 2-1

Overview.............................................................................. 2-3

Features and Benefits.......................................................... 2-12

Switch Architecture.............................................................. 2-13

Switch Operation................................................................. 2-15

Management Options .......................................................... 2-16

3 Planning......................................................... 3-1

Benefits of Switching........................................................... 3-2

Segmenting the Network..................................................... 3-4

Full-Duplex Operation ........................................................ 3-5

Sample Applications............................................................ 3-6

4 Installing ........................................................ 4-1

Selecting a Site..................................................................... 4-2

Equipment Checklist............................................................ 4-3

Mounting.............................................................................. 4-4

Connecting to the Console Port.......................................... 4-6

Connecting to a Power Source ........................................... 4-7

Diagnostic Self-Tests............................................................ 4-8

Making Network Connections ............................................ 4-9

Default Settings.................................................................... 4-13

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5 Configuring and Monitoring ........................ 5-1

The Console Interface ......................................................... 5-3

Typical Configuration Operations ...................................... 5-25

Typical Monitoring Operations........................................... 5-32

Using Telnet......................................................................... 5-34

Using SLIP............................................................................ 5-35

6 Managing Via SNMP and RMON.................... 6-1

SNMP Protocol..................................................................... 6-2

Using RMON........................................................................ 6-3

MIB Objects ......................................................................... 6-3

A Cables ............................................................. A-1

Specifications ....................................................................... A-2

10BASE-T/100BASE-TX Pin Assignments........................... A-3

Serial Console Port Pin Assignments.................................. A-5

B Specifications................................................. B-1

Specifications ....................................................................... B-2

C Sample Configuration ................................... C-1

Introduction ......................................................................... C-2

Windows Terminal............................................................... C-3

D Troubleshooting ............................................ D-1

Troubleshooting Chart......................................................... D-2

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List of Figures

Figure 1-1. Main Menu....................................................... 1-4

Figure 1-2. Switch Configuration Menu ............................ 1-5

Figure 1-3. IP Configuration Menu.................................... 1-6

Figure 1-4. SNMP Configuration Menu.............................. 1-7

Figure 2-1. TigerSwitch 16 Model SMC6516TT with

two 100BASE-TX Ports..................................................... 2-3

Figure 2-2. TigerSwitch 16 Model SMC6516FF with

two 100BASE-FX Ports..................................................... 2-3

Figure 2-3. TigerSwitch 16 Model SMC6516TF with

one 100BASE-TX Port and one 100BASE-FX Port.......... 2-3

Figure 2-4. 10BASE-T Ports................................................ 2-5

Figure 2-5. SMC6516FF with 100BASE-FX Ports............... 2-6

Figure 2-6. RJ-45 Integrated LEDs...................................... 2-7

Figure 2-7. Vertical LED Array and Port Select Button..... 2-8

Figure 2-8. Console Port and Reset Button....................... 2-9

Figure 2-9. Power Supply Receptacles.............................. 2-10

Figure 2-10. Power Supply LEDs........................................ 2-10

Figure 3-1. Single-Segment LAN........................................ 3-6

Figure 3-2. Microsegmented LAN...................................... 3-7

Figure 3-3. Switched LAN .................................................. 3-8

Figure 3-4. Sample Application with Model SMC6516TT. 3-9

Figure 3-5. Sample Application with Model SMC6516TF. 3-10

Figure 3-6. Sample Application with Model SMC6516FF. 3-11

Figure 4-1. Attaching the Brackets .................................... 4-4

Figure 4-2. Installing the Switch in a Rack........................ 4-5

Figure 4-3. Attaching the Adhesive Feet........................... 4-5

Figure 4-4. Console Port .................................................... 4-6

Figure 4-5. Power Receptacles........................................... 4-7

Figure 4-6. Diagnostics Display......................................... 4-8

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Figure 4-7. Connecting Fiber Cable................................... 4-12

Figure 5-1. Main Menu....................................................... 5-4

Figure 5-2. Switch Configuration Menu ............................ 5-5

Figure 5-3. Configuration Display Screen ......................... 5-7

Figure 5-4. IP Configuration Menu.................................... 5-9

Figure 5-5. SNMP Configuration Menu.............................. 5-11

Figure 5-6. Spanning Tree Configuration Menu ............... 5-12

Figure 5-7. Address Aging Configuration Menu ............... 5-13

Figure 5-8. Port Mirroring Configuration Menu................ 5-14

Figure 5-9. Port Configuration Menu................................. 5-15

Figure 5-10 Port Summary Display Screen........................ 5-16

Figure 5-11. Port Summary Configuration Menu.............. 5-17

Figure 5-12. Port [x] Configuration Menu.......................... 5-18

Figure 5-13. Statistics Menu ............................................... 5-19

Figure 5-14. Utilities Menu................................................. 5-20

Figure 5-15. Console Configuration Menu........................ 5-22

Figure 5-16. Boot Menu ..................................................... 5-23

Figure 5-17. Telnet Menu................................................... 5-24

Figure 5-18. TFTP Loader Menu........................................ 5-30

Figure 5-19. IP Configuration Menu.................................. 5-35

Figure A-1. RJ-45 Connector Pin Numbers........................ A-3

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FCC A

This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if

not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause

interference to radio communications. It has been tested and found to comply

with the limits for a Class A computing device pursuant to Subpart B of Part 15

of FCC Rules, which are designed to provide reasonable protection against such

interference when operated in a commercial environment. Operation of this

equipment in a residential area is likely to cause interference, in which case the

user, at his own expense, will be required to take whatever measures may be

required to correct the interference.

Canada Department of Communications - Class A

This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class A limits for radio noise emis-

sions from digital apparatus as set out in the interference-causing equipment

standard entitled "Digital Apparatus", ICES-003 of the Department of

Communications.

Cet appareil numérique respecte les limites de bruits radioélectriques applica-

bles aux appareils numériques de Classe A prescrites dans la norme sur le

matériel brouilleur : "Appareils Numériques", NMB-003 édictée par le ministère

des Communications.

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Directives 89/336/EEC and 73/23/EEC. An EC Declaration of Conformity was

issued for this product by:

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1st Floor, Pyramid House, Easthampstead Road

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Japan VCCI Class 1

Australia AS/NZS 3548 (1995)

SMC contact for products in Australia is:

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LVL 66 MLC Center

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Phone: 61-2-9238-2206

Fax: 61-2-9238-2220

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COMPLIANCES

1-1

Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2

Connecting the Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3

Configuring the Switch for SNMP and Telnet

Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5

CHAPTER 1

QUICK START

Introduction

SMC’s TigerSwitch

™

16 family consists of a set of three manage-

able Ethernet switches with Fast Ethernet connection capability.

Each switch provides sixteen 10BASE-T ports for connection to

Ethernet hubs, servers and workstations. Each switch also

includes two ports for connection to Fast Ethernet devices. The

switch, depending on the model chosen, will contain either two

100BASE-TX ports, two 100BASE-FX ports or one 100BASE-TX

port and one 100BASE-FX port. The Fast Ethernet port types

found on each model are listed below:

◆ Model SMC6516TT

• two 100BASE-TX ports with Auto-Negotiation

◆ Model SMC6516FF

• two 100BASE-FX ports

◆ Model SMC6516TF

• one 100BASE-TX port with Auto-Negotiation

• one 100BASE-FX port

This chapter provides a set of instructions designed to help you

get up and running quickly and without excessive details. The

steps in each of the two sections refer to other locations in the

manual where further information may be found.

The first section, “Connecting the Switch,” provides a list of

instructions for powering up the switch and making network

connections, and also for setting up a PC to configure and

monitor the switch out-of-band.

The second section, “Configuring the Switch for SNMP and

Telnet Management,” discusses the steps required to set up the

switch for in-band management.

1-2

QUICK START

Connecting the Switch

1. Power up the PC to be used to configure and monitor the

switch out-of-band. After loading this PC with communica-

tions software, set your terminal or communications program

to the following parameters: 9600, n, 8, 1 (9600 baud, no

parity, 8 data bits, 1 stop bit). (See Appendix C for the

Windows Terminal program parameter settings.)

2. Plug the female end of a DB-9 standard null-modem cable

into the Console connector on the front panel of the switch.

Attach the other end of the cable to the serial connector on

the PC (typically COM1 or COM2). (See “Connecting to the

Console Port” in Chapter 4.)

3. Connect one end of the 3-pin AC power cord supplied with

the switch to the power receptacle on the rear of the chassis,

and the other end to a grounded power outlet. (See

“Connecting to a Power Source” in Chapter 4.) Make note of

the diagnostic test results that appear on the PC attached to

the Console port.

4. If you have purchased a Redundant Power Unit (RPU), plug

the 14-pin connector from the RPU cable into the mating

connector on the rear panel of the switch. (See the guide

supplied with the RPU.)

5. Connect the front-panel 10BASE-T ports to hubs, servers and

power users. Once a valid connection has been made, the

green LED above the port will light. (See “Making Network

Connections” in Chapter 4.)

6. Connect each front-panel 100BASE-TX and 100BASE-FX port

to a Fast Ethernet power user, server, workgroup or back-

bone. When a valid connection has been made, the green

LED for that port will light. (See “Making Network

Connections” in Chapter 4.)

1-3

QUICK START

7. Press the Esc key on the terminal or PC. The Main Menu

will appear on the screen.

___________________________________________________

>>>> Main Menu <<<<

1. Switch Configuration Menu

2. Port Configuration Menu

3. Statistics Menu

4. Utilities Menu

5. Exit Menus (Password Protect)

Enter Selection:

___________________________________________________

Figure 1-1. Main Menu

You may now set a variety of configuration options, such as full-

duplex mode on the 10BASE-T ports, a password for the

Console interface, and Spanning Tree and Address Aging para-

meters. You may also select various options for monitoring the

performance of the unit out-of-band. These are described in

Chapter 5.

To set up the unit for in-band management via SNMP or Telnet,

continue with Step 8.

QUICK START

1-4

Configuring the Switch for

SNMP and Telnet Management

8. To assign an IP address, or to have one assigned automati-

cally, select “Switch Configuration Menu” from the Main

Menu. The Switch Configuration Menu will appear.

___________________________________________________

>>>> Switch Configuration Menu <<<<

1. Configuration Summary

2. IP Configuration

3. SNMP Configuration

4. Spanning Tree Configuration

5. Address Aging Configuration

6. Port Mirroring Configuration

<ESC> To Exit Menu

Enter Selection:

___________________________________________________

Figure 1-2. Switch Configuration Menu

9. DHCP is enabled by default. If you have a DHCP server, an

IP address and Subnet Mask are assigned automatically.

Make a note of the IP address and skip to Step 12.

Otherwise, select “IP Configuration” from the menu. The IP

Configuration Menu will appear (see Figure 1-3).

10. To manually enter the IP address of the switch, you must

first disable DHCP. Then, select “Switch IP Address” from

the menu and enter the address to be assigned to the switch.

This should be an administratively assigned address. (See

“Configuring the IP Address” in Chapter 5.)

11. Select “Subnet Mask” from the menu and enter the subnet

mask for the IP address entered in Step 10. If applicable,

also enter the Gateway IP address.

1-5

QUICK START

___________________________________________________

>>>> IP Configuration Menu <<<<

1. Automatic Selection of IP Address (DHCP).. [ ON]

2. Switch IP Address.. ............. [ 170.129. 78. 28 ]

3. Default SNMP Manager IP Address.. [ 170.129. 78.208 ]

4. Default Gateway IP Address....... [ 170.129. 78. 1 ]

5. Subnet Mask...................... [ 255.255.255. 0 ]

6. SLIP Enable...................... [ Disabled ]

7. SLIP IP Address.................. [ 0. 0. 0. 0 ]

8. SLIP Subnet Mask..... ........... [ 255. 0. 0. 0 ]

<ESC> To Exit Menu

Enter Selection:

___________________________________________________

Figure 1-3. IP Configuration Menu

12. For Telnet Management: Connect to the IP address

assigned in Step 10. Installation is complete.

13. For SNMP Management: Check to be sure the manage-

ment console and the switch use the same SNMP read-only

and write community names. For the switch, both names

are factory-set to “public.” If the name “public” is also used

for both management console names, connect to the IP

address assigned in Step 10 and then skip to Step 15.

Otherwise, continue with Step 14.

14. If the community names need to be changed, press the Esc

key to return to the Switch Configuration Menu (see Figure

1-2). Then select “SNMP Configuration” to display the SNMP

Configuration Menu (see Figure 1-4).

15. Select “SNMP Get Community Name” from the menu and

enter the new read-only access community name (up to 10

alphanumeric characters). Then, select “SNMP Set

Community Name” and enter the new write access commu-

1-6

QUICK START

nity name (up to 10 alphanumeric characters).

___________________________________________________

>>>> SNMP Configuration Menu <<<<

1. SNMP Get Community Name ( 10 characters max ).....[ public ]

2. SNMP Set Community Name ( 10 characters max ).....[ public ]

3. System Location ( 24 characters max ).. [ ]

4. System Name ( 24 characters max )...... [ ]

5. System Contact ( 24 characters max )... [ ]

<ESC> To Exit Menu

Enter Selection:

___________________________________________________

Figure 1-4. SNMP Configuration Menu

16. Compile the MIB file into the SNMP network management

platform. This file, supplied with the switch on a 3.5 inch

floppy diskette, provides access to the private MIB exten-

sions for the switch. Installation is complete.

1-7

QUICK START

CHAPTER 2

ABOUT THE SWITCHES

2-1

Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3

Ports and Status LEDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-5

10BASE-T Ports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-5

100BASE-TX Port(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-5

100BASE-FX Port(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-6

Link and Select LEDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-7

Shared Vertical LED Array and

Port Select Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-8

Console Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-9

Reset Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-9

Optional Redundant Power Unit . . . . . . . . 2-9

Power Supply Receptacles and Status LEDs 2-10

Features and Benefits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-12

Switch Architecture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-13

Buffered Switching . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-13

Automatic Address Learning . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-13

Spanning Tree Protocol . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-14

Switch Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-15

Diagnostic Tests . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-15

Software Downloads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-15

Non-volatile Parameter Storage . . . . . . . . . 2-15

Management Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-16

Serial Console Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-16

Telnet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-16

SNMP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-17

2-2

ABOUT THE SWITCHES

Overview

SMC’s TigerSwitch 16 is a family of intelligent Ethernet work-

group switches that offers both an increase in network

performance plus an economical solution for anyone planning

to integrate Fast Ethernet into their Ethernet LAN. In addition to

sixteen 10BASE-T ports, these switches provide two Fast

Ethernet ports. Depending on the model chosen, the switch

will include either two 100BASE-TX ports with Auto-Negotiation,

two 100BASE-FX ports or one 100BASE-TX port with Auto-

Negotiation and one 100BASE-FX port.

The three TigerSwitch 16 models are shown below:

Figure 2-1. TigerSwitch 16 Model SMC6516TT with

two 100BASE-TX Ports

Figure 2-2. TigerSwitch 16 Model SMC6516FF with

two 100BASE-FX Ports

Figure 2-3. TigerSwitch 16 Model SMC6516TF with

one 100BASE-TX Port and one 100BASE-FX Port

2-3

ABOUT THE SWITCHES

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