Allied Telesis AT-9006LX/SC User's Guide

Management SoftwareAT-S26◆User’s GuideFOR USE WITH THE AT-9006T, AT-9006SX/SC, AND AT-9006LX/SC GIGABIT ETHERNET SWITCH PRODUCTSVERSION 2.0.1®PN 613-1

10❑AT-A24/SX 1000Base-SX (MT-RJ) Expansion Module❑AT-A24/LX 1000Base-LX (MT-RJ) Expansion ModuleNoteRefer to Appendix C for additional information on

Configuring Virtual LANs and Quality of Service100The VLANs and port assignments for the top AT-9006SX/SC Gigabit Switch in Figure 43 are listed in Ta

AT-S26 Version 2.0.1 User’s Guide101The Engineering VLAN on the bottom AT-9006SX/SC switch has two untagged ports and one tagged port, Port 2, which f

Configuring Virtual LANs and Quality of Service102Creating a New Port-based or Tagged VLANThis section contains the procedure for creating a new VLAN

AT-S26 Version 2.0.1 User’s Guide1032. Select Virtual LAN definitions.The program displays the VLANs window. This window lists the VLANs currently exi

Configuring Virtual LANs and Quality of Service1044. In the VLAN Name field, enter a name for the new VLAN (for example, Marketing). Press <Return&

AT-S26 Version 2.0.1 User’s Guide105Phase 2In Phase 1, you gave the new VLAN a name and specified the ports that will be members of the VLAN. It is im

Configuring Virtual LANs and Quality of Service106Phase 3The final phase to creating a new VLAN involves changing the PVID of each untagged port in th

AT-S26 Version 2.0.1 User’s Guide107The VLAN is now configured on the switch. But before you begin to use the VLAN for network operations, it is recom

Configuring Virtual LANs and Quality of Service108Creating an Example VLANThe procedures in this section create the Accounting VLAN in the top AT-9006

AT-S26 Version 2.0.1 User’s Guide109Phase 2Now that you have defined the new Accounting VLAN, you must reconfigure the existing VLANs by removing the

AT-S26 Version 2.0.1 User’s Guide11Purpose of This GuideThis guide is intended for network administrators who are responsible for managing the switche

Configuring Virtual LANs and Quality of Service1105. Select Accounting.The ports PVID is changed to match the Accounting VLAN’s VID. (With a local or

AT-S26 Version 2.0.1 User’s Guide111Modifying a Port-based or Tagged VLANThis procedure explains how to add or delete ports from an existing port-base

Configuring Virtual LANs and Quality of Service112Phase 2If you added one or more untagged ports to the VLAN, you must removed the ports from their cu

AT-S26 Version 2.0.1 User’s Guide113Deleting a Port-based or Tagged VLANDeleting a port-based or tagged VLAN from a switch consists of two procedures.

Configuring Virtual LANs and Quality of Service1146. If you moved the ports back to the Default VLAN, no further steps are required. The VLAN has been

AT-S26 Version 2.0.1 User’s Guide115Assigning the CPU Management Port to a VLANThis section contains the procedure for assigning the CPU management po

Configuring Virtual LANs and Quality of Service116Configuring Port Priority Queueing The AT-9006 Series Ethernet Switches support the IEEE 802.1p stan

AT-S26 Version 2.0.1 User’s Guide117The following procedure explains how you can configure the individual ports to either accept or ignore the priorit

Configuring Virtual LANs and Quality of Service118Configuring Switch Priority QueuingWhen a tagged frame enters a port on the switch, the frame is pla

AT-S26 Version 2.0.1 User’s Guide119The window in Figure 50 is displayed.Figure 50 Priority Weight Configuration Window3. Select the desired switch p

12How This Guide is OrganizedThis guide contains the following chapters and appendices:Chapter 1, Getting Started, explains how to start an Omega sess

121Chapter 6Displaying Ethernet StatisticsThe Omega interface allows you to view a wide range of statistics that you can use in monitoring the perform

Displaying Ethernet Statistics122Displaying Statistics for Received FramesTo display statistics for received frames at either the switch or the port l

AT-S26 Version 2.0.1 User’s Guide1233. To clear the graph, select Zero all statistics counters on the entire system.4. Return to the Main Menu.Table 4

Displaying Ethernet Statistics124Figure 52 Graph of a Port’s Received FramesFigure 53 Sample Graph of a Single Frame Type on All PortsPort 6Receive

AT-S26 Version 2.0.1 User’s Guide125Displaying Statistics for Transmitted FramesTo display statistics for transmitted frames at both the switch and po

Displaying Ethernet Statistics126Table 5 defines the statistics. Table 5 Transmit FramesFrame Type DescriptionTotal good transmits Total frames trans

AT-S26 Version 2.0.1 User’s Guide127Displaying RMON Statistics for a SwitchTo display the RMON statistics for a switch, perform the following steps:1.

Displaying Ethernet Statistics128Displaying RMON Statistics for a PortTo display RMON statistics for a specific port, perform the following procedure:

AT-S26 Version 2.0.1 User’s Guide129Resetting the Statistics CountersYou reset statistics counters because:❑ The counters no longer reflect the curren

AT-S26 Version 2.0.1 User’s Guide13Document ConventionsThis guide uses several conventions that you should become familiar with first before you begin

Displaying Ethernet Statistics130Interpreting the GraphsThe statistics graphs show the types of received and transmitted frames since the last time th

131Chapter 7Configuring the Omega InterfaceThis chapter describes the security features of the Omega interface. These features allow you to configure

Configuring the Omega Interface132Creating an Omega Password To prevent unauthorized individuals from accessing the Omega interface and altering a swi

AT-S26 Version 2.0.1 User’s Guide133NoteThe password can consist of the letters A to Z in uppercase and lowercase, as well as the numbers 1 to 9. It i

Configuring the Omega Interface134Specifying a Timeout ValueSpecifying a timeout value is a way to prevent unauthorized individuals from using the Ome

AT-S26 Version 2.0.1 User’s Guide135Enabling and Disabling the Access MethodsAs explained in Chapter 1, you can access the Omega interface three diffe

137Chapter 8Upgrading Switch Software and Configuration FilesThis chapter contains the following procedures:❑ Upgrading the Switch Software on page 13

Upgrading Switch Software and Configuration Files138Upgrading the software in a switch involves using the Download Password. This password is required

AT-S26 Version 2.1.0 User’s Guide1396. Enter Yes and wait for the following message:The system host is now ready for download.Please start your XModem

14Where to Find Web-based GuidesThe Allied Telesyn web site at www.alliedtelesyn.com offers you an easy way to access the most recent documentation an

Upgrading Switch Software and Configuration Files140Using Omega to Upgrade Additional SwitchesOnce you have upgrade the software on one switch in the

AT-S26 Version 2.1.0 User’s Guide141DownloadingSoftware to AllSwitchesTo download a new version of the AT-S26 software from one switch to all the othe

Upgrading Switch Software and Configuration Files142Uploading and Downloading System Configuration FilesThe switch configuration information can be do

143Appendix A AT-S26 Default SettingsThis appendix lists the AT-S26 Version 2.0.1 factory default settings.Settings DefaultIP Address 0.0.0.0Subnet Ma

AT-S26 Default Settings144Omega Omega Password No passwordOmega Time Out Value 5 minutesLocal Access EnabledRemote Access (Telnet or SNMP) EnabledWeb

145Appendix BSpanning Tree Protocol ConceptsThis appendix provides a brief explanation of the Spanning Tree Protocol as implemented by Allied Telesyn

Spanning Tree Protocol Concepts146Spanning Tree Protocol FeaturesThe switches implement the following STP features:❑Compensate automatically for the f

AT-S26 Version 2.0.1 User’s Guide147Spanning Tree Protocol ParametersSeveral configuration parameters control the operation of the Spanning Tree Proto

Spanning Tree Protocol Concepts148Spanning Tree Protocol OperationWhen STP is enabled for the first time, or when the network topology changes due to

AT-S26 Version 2.0.1 User’s Guide149Remapping Network TopologyIf there is a change in the network topology due to a failure, removal, or addition of a

AT-S26 Version 2.0.1 User’s Guide15Contacting Allied TelesynYou can contact Allied Telesyn technical support by telephone, fax or e-mail. You can also

151Appendix CSupported PlatformsTable 7 lists the Allied Telesyn Ethernet switches supported by the AT-S26 Version 2.0.1 management software.Table 7

Supported Platforms152Table 8 lists the optional expansion modules supported by the software.Table 8 Optional Expansion ModulesModelNumber of PortsTy

153Index(Entries in italic are menu selections.)AActivity monitor, 61activity monitor, 61Add MAC Address, 87Add new table entry, 103adding static MAC

Index154Default VLAN, 102Delete MAC Address, 92deletingmulticast addresses, 92port trunk, 73static MAC addresses, 88VLAN, 113Destination Port, 75DHCP

AT-S26 Version 2.0.1 User’s Guide155security, 131Omega sessionbookmarks, 31local, 23SNMP, 33Telnet, 33web browser, 28Online Manual web link, 31organiz

Index156Statusport, 67stop bits, 58STP, see spanning tree protocolsubnet mask, 44switchconfiguring IP parameters, 42configuring the RS232 port, 57conn

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AT-S26 Version 2.0.1 User’s Guide17FTP ServerIf you need a device driver for an Allied Telesyn device and you know the name of the driver, you can dow

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21Chapter 1Getting StartedThis chapter provides an overview of the Omega management interface and contains the different procedures for starting an Om

Getting Started22OverviewThe Omega interface simplifies the task of managing your Allied Telesyn AT-9006T, AT-9006SX/SC, and AT-9006LX/SC Series Gigab

AT-S26 Version 2.0.1 User’s Guide23Starting a Local Omega Session Using the RS232 PortThis section contains the procedure for starting a local Omega s

Getting Started24Omega MainMenuFigure 1 illustrates the Omega Main Menu. Figure 1 Omega Main Menu from a Local SessionAllied Telesyn AT-9006SX/SC Eth

AT-S26 Version 2.0.1 User’s Guide25Using theTerminalInterfaceThis section explains how to move around the menus using different terminal interfaces.If

Getting Started26The table below shows you how to move through and select menu selections if you are using a generic (dumb) terminal configuration:Act

AT-S26 Version 2.0.1 User’s Guide27Quitting from aLocal SessionTo quit a local Omega session, select Quit from the Main Menu.If you do not quit Omega

Getting Started28Starting an Omega Session from a Web BrowserThis section contains the procedure for starting an Omega session from a web browser. Not

AT-S26 Version 2.0.1 User’s Guide29The window shown in Figure 3 is displayed.Figure 3 Initial Omega Window Display from a Web BrowserThis window cont

3Table of ContentsTable of Contents ...

Getting Started30Managed SwitchAt the top of the window is a graphical imagge of the switch that you are currently managing. (The display will not inc

AT-S26 Version 2.0.1 User’s Guide31Selecting Menu Options and Changing ParametersActivated options on the switch are preceded with a ! symbol. In the

Getting Started32Quitting anOmega Sessionfrom a WebBrowserTo exit from a web-based Omega session, simply quit the browser. Once you start an Omega ses

AT-S26 Version 2.0.1 User’s Guide33Starting a Remote Omega Session with Telnet or an SNMP Management ProgramA switch can be managed with the Telnet pr

Getting Started34Connecting to a Remote SwitchIf you are managing a switch locally (that is, through the RS232 port on the switch), you can connect to

AT-S26 Version 2.0.1 User’s Guide35Menu TreeTable 1 lists the menu options in the Omega interface. Table 1 Omega Menu SelectionsMain Menu SelectionMe

Getting Started36Activity monitor 61 Displays the activity monitor for the switch.Diagnostics 59 Performs a series of diagnostic tests on the switch.R

AT-S26 Version 2.0.1 User’s Guide37Port to VLAN configuration106, 109, 112Changes an untagged port’s VID (PVID) number to match the VLAN ID (VID) numb

Getting Started38The Figure 7 show the menu selection arrangement.Figure 7 Omega Main Menu TreeClear static MAC table 89 Clears all entries from the

AT-S26 Version 2.0.1 User’s Guide39Figure 7 Omega Main Menu Tree (continued)BridgingSpanning treeparametersPort spanningtree configurationMAC Address

4Chapter 2Managing a Switch ...

41Chapter 2Managing a SwitchThis chapter contains the following procedures:❑ Configuring the Switch IP Parameters on page 42❑ Configuring the Spanning

Managing a Switch42Configuring the Switch IP ParametersIf the AT-9006 Series Switch is in a TCP/IP network and you want to manage the switch remotely,

AT-S26 Version 2.0.1 User’s Guide43Setting IPParametersTo set the IP parameters for the switch using the Omega management interface, perform the follo

Managing a Switch443. Enter or change the parameters in the window as desired. Changes to the parameters are activated immediately on the switch.NoteI

AT-S26 Version 2.0.1 User’s Guide45DHCP ConfigurationYou can use this selection to configure the switch to obtain its IP address from a DHCP server. W

Managing a Switch46Config download passwordThis password is used when downloading configuration files from one AT-9006 switch to another switch. The d

AT-S26 Version 2.0.1 User’s Guide47Configuring the Spanning Tree ProtocolThe Spanning Tree Protocol (STP) prevents data loops when multiple or redunda

Managing a Switch48Activating orDeactivating STPand Configuringthe PortParametersThe Omega program allows you activate and deactivate STP on a per por

AT-S26 Version 2.0.1 User’s Guide49The STP Port Parameters window in Figure 13 is displayed.Figure 13 STP Port Parameters WindowIf STP is already act

AT-S26 Version 2.0.1 User’s Guide5Verifying the VLAN Configuration...

Managing a Switch50Configuring STPParametersTo configure the STP parameters for the switch, perform the following procedure:1. From the Omega Main Men

AT-S26 Version 2.0.1 User’s Guide51Hello TimeHello time can be from 1 to 10 seconds, with 2 seconds as the default. Bridges use this parameter to dete

Managing a Switch52Enabling or Disabling IGMP SnoopingThe Ethernet switch supports the Internet Group Management Protocol (IGMP) snooping feature to t

AT-S26 Version 2.0.1 User’s Guide533. From the System Configuration window, select IGMP Snooping Configuration.The IGMP Configuration menu in Figure 1

Managing a Switch54Naming a SwitchThis procedure assigns a name to the switch. The name is displayed in all Omega windows when you manage the switch.

AT-S26 Version 2.0.1 User’s Guide55Resetting a SwitchThis procedure explains how to reset a switch using the Omega interface. You might need to reset

Managing a Switch56Reassigning the Default Settings for the Switch This procedure explains how to reset the switch settings to the factory default set

AT-S26 Version 2.0.1 User’s Guide57Configuring the RS232 PortThe default settings for the RS232 port on the front panel of the Ethernet switch are as

Managing a Switch58If you are running the Omega session from a web browser, you can display the Terminal Configuration window by clicking on the RS232

AT-S26 Version 2.0.1 User’s Guide59Running DiagnosticsThe Omega interface has an option for running diagnostic self-tests on the switch. The program r

Managing a Switch60The tests take only a second or two to complete. The results are displayed in the Diagnostics window. Figure 20 is an example of th

AT-S26 Version 2.0.1 User’s Guide61Displaying the Activity MonitorThe Activity Monitor is useful in troubleshooting or in monitoring switch activity.

Managing a Switch62Pinging a DeviceThe ping command allows you to test if an end system can be reached by sending it an Internet control message proto

AT-S26 Version 2.0.1 User’s Guide63Performing a ping command from a web-based Omega session stops after a set number of ping attempts. Performing a pi

65Chapter 3Configuring the PortsThe procedures in this chapter allow you to view and change the parameter settings for the individual ports on a switc

Configuring the Ports66Displaying Port StatusThe Port Status window displays the current operating status of all the ports on the switch, including th

AT-S26 Version 2.0.1 User’s Guide67StatusThis column indicates whether a port is enabled or disabled. For instructions on how to manually disable or e

Configuring the Ports68Configuring Port ParametersThis section contains the procedure for configuring the parameters for the individual ports on a swi

AT-S26 Version 2.0.1 User’s Guide69Receive Statistics GraphThis option displays performance statistics for the port, specifically the number and types

7List of FiguresChapter 1Getting StartedFigure 1: Omega Main Menu from a Local Session ...

Configuring the Ports70Backpressure enabled (half-duplex)No backpressureBackpressure applies only to ports operating in half-duplex mode. Backpressure

AT-S26 Version 2.0.1 User’s Guide71Creating a Port TrunkIf your Gigabit Switch contains an expansion module that has multiple 100 Mbps or 10/100 Mbps

Configuring the Ports72Guideline 5: Maintaining Cabling Sequence Based on Port NumberWhen cabling a trunk, it is important that the order of the conne

AT-S26 Version 2.0.1 User’s Guide737. Return to the Main Menu.8. Connect the port trunks on the switch to the end device, being sure to follow the gui

Configuring the Ports74Configuring Port MirroringPort mirroring allows you to monitor the traffic on a port by having both the receive and transmit tr

AT-S26 Version 2.0.1 User’s Guide752. Select Enabled.The window in Figure 27 is displayed.Figure 27 Source and Destination Port Mirror Prompts3. Sele

Configuring the Ports76Configuring Port SecurityThe switch features two levels of port security that you can use to enhance network security. These le

AT-S26 Version 2.0.1 User’s Guide77LimitedThis selection activates a limited version of port security. With this level selected, the switch will conti

Configuring the Ports78Activating this security level requires that you first specify the ports that are to have this level of security. This is done

79Chapter 4Configuring the MAC Address Table This chapter describes the MAC address table and the static MAC address table. The chapter explains how t

List of Figures8Chapter 4Configuring the MAC Address TableFigure 30: MAC Address Menu ...

Configuring the MAC Address Table80This chapter also contains instructions on how to configure multicast addresses for the ports of a switch. Procedur

AT-S26 Version 2.0.1 User’s Guide81MAC Address TableThe MAC address table (also referred to as the forwarding table) is a snapshot of the source MAC a

Configuring the MAC Address Table82Displaying theMAC AddressTableTo display the MAC address table for a switch, perform the following procedure: 1. Fr

AT-S26 Version 2.0.1 User’s Guide83The table lists each MAC address that the switch has learned, the number or name of the port on which the MAC addre

Configuring the MAC Address Table84Displaying thePort Number of aMAC AddressThe Omega interface allows you to determine the port on which a MAC addres

AT-S26 Version 2.0.1 User’s Guide85Clearing AllDynamic MACAddressesTo clear all of the learned MAC addresses from the MAC address table, perform the f

Configuring the MAC Address Table86Static MAC Address TableThe static MAC table contains a list of the MAC addresses that have been entered manually.

AT-S26 Version 2.0.1 User’s Guide87Adding Addressesto the Static MACAddress TableTo add MAC addresses to the static MAC address table, perform the fol

Configuring the MAC Address Table886. In the VLAN Name field, specify the VLAN to which the port belongs. The default is Default VLAN. 7. In the MAC A

AT-S26 Version 2.0.1 User’s Guide895. In the VLAN Name field, enter the name of the VLAN to which the port belongs. 6. In the MAC Address field, enter

9PrefaceThis guide contains instructions on how to use the AT-S26 Version 2.0.1 management software and the Omega management interface to manage and c

Configuring the MAC Address Table90Multicast AddressA multicast is a special form of broadcast where copies of a packet are delivered to a specific gr

AT-S26 Version 2.0.1 User’s Guide913. Select Add MAC address.The Adding a Multicast Address window in Figure 40 is displayed.Figure 40 Adding a Multi

Configuring the MAC Address Table92Changing aMulticast PortAssignmentTo add or remove ports from a multicast MAC address assignment, re-enter the mult

93Chapter 5Configuring Virtual LANs and Quality of ServiceThis chapter contains the following sections:❑ Overview on page 94❑ Creating a New Port-base

Configuring Virtual LANs and Quality of Service94OverviewAs the size and traffic on Ethernet networks have grown, new methods have been needed for seg

AT-S26 Version 2.0.1 User’s Guide95Port-BasedVLANsPort-based VLANs are logical groupings of ports. Any devices connected to the member ports share a c

Configuring Virtual LANs and Quality of Service96The table below lists the ports assignments for the Sales and Production VLANs:The movement of traffi

AT-S26 Version 2.0.1 User’s Guide97The ability to allow a port to forward traffic from many VLANs instead of only one (as in port-based VLANs) allows

Configuring Virtual LANs and Quality of Service98NotePorts can be tagged members of multiple VLANs. This means that the port can be configured to acce

AT-S26 Version 2.0.1 User’s Guide99VLAN Tagging ExampleFigure 43 illustrates how tagged ports can be used to interconnect IEEE 802.1Q-based products.