Nortel-networks 1000ASE-XD User Manual

Part No. 209418-AMay 20014401 Great America ParkwaySanta Clara, CA 95054Using the BayStack 420 10/100/1000 Switch

10 Contents209418-AMultiLink Trunk Configuration Menu screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133MultiLink Trunk Configuratio

100 Chapter 3 Using the console interface209418-ASystem Characteristics screenThe System Characteristics screen (Figure 43) allows you to view system

Chapter 3 Using the console interface 101Using the BayStack 420 10/100/1000 SwitchFigure 43 System Characteristics screenTable 12 describes the Syst

102 Chapter 3 Using the console interface209418-AReset Count A read-only field that indicates the number of resets since the operational firmware was

Chapter 3 Using the console interface 103Using the BayStack 420 10/100/1000 SwitchSwitch Configuration Menu screenThe Switch Configuration Menu screen

104 Chapter 3 Using the console interface209418-ATable 13 describes the Switch Configuration Menu options. Table 13 Switch Configuration Menu option

Chapter 3 Using the console interface 105Using the BayStack 420 10/100/1000 SwitchMAC Address Table screenThe MAC Address Table screen (Figure 45) all

106 Chapter 3 Using the console interface209418-AFigure 45 MAC Address Table screenTable 14 describes the MAC Address Table screen fields.Table 14

Chapter 3 Using the console interface 107Using the BayStack 420 10/100/1000 SwitchMAC Address Security Configuration Menu screenThe MAC Address Securi

108 Chapter 3 Using the console interface209418-ATable 15 describes the MAC Address Security Configuration Menu options.The MAC Address Security Confi

Chapter 3 Using the console interface 109Using the BayStack 420 10/100/1000 SwitchFigure 47 MAC Address Security Configuration screenTable 16 descri

Contents 11Using the BayStack 420 10/100/1000 SwitchElectromagnetic emissions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

110 Chapter 3 Using the console interface209418-APartition Port on Intrusion Detected:This field value determines how the switch reacts to an intrusio

Chapter 3 Using the console interface 111Using the BayStack 420 10/100/1000 SwitchMAC Address Security Port Configuration screen The MAC Address Secur

112 Chapter 3 Using the console interface209418-AFigure 48 MAC Security Port Configuration screen (1 of 2)Figure 49 MAC Security Port Configuratio

Chapter 3 Using the console interface 113Using the BayStack 420 10/100/1000 SwitchTable 17 describes the MAC Security Port Configuration screen fields

114 Chapter 3 Using the console interface209418-AFigure 50 MAC Address Security Port Lists screensTo open the MAC Address Security Lists screen:The

Chapter 3 Using the console interface 115Using the BayStack 420 10/100/1000 SwitchFigure 51 MAC Address Security Port Lists screenTable 18 describes

116 Chapter 3 Using the console interface209418-AA unit/port number list is composed of one or more list items, each of which can be a single number o

Chapter 3 Using the console interface 117Using the BayStack 420 10/100/1000 SwitchAs an alternative method instead, you can highlight the field and th

118 Chapter 3 Using the console interface209418-AMAC Address Security Table screensThe MAC Address Security Table screens allow you specify the ports

Chapter 3 Using the console interface 119Using the BayStack 420 10/100/1000 SwitchFigure 53 MAC Address Security Table screenTable 19 describes the

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120 Chapter 3 Using the console interface209418-AVLAN Configuration Menu screenThe VLAN Configuration Menu screen (Figure 54) allows you to select the

Chapter 3 Using the console interface 121Using the BayStack 420 10/100/1000 SwitchTo open the VLAN Configuration Menu:Figure 54 VLAN Configuration M

122 Chapter 3 Using the console interface209418-AVLAN Configuration screenThe VLAN Configuration screen (Figure 55) allows you to create and assign VL

Chapter 3 Using the console interface 123Using the BayStack 420 10/100/1000 SwitchFigure 55 VLAN Configuration screenTable 21 describes the VLAN Con

124 Chapter 3 Using the console interface209418-ADefault blank fieldRange 2 to 4094VLAN Name Allows you to assign a name field to configured VLANs.Def

Chapter 3 Using the console interface 125Using the BayStack 420 10/100/1000 SwitchVLAN Port Configuration screenThe VLAN Port Configuration screen (Fi

126 Chapter 3 Using the console interface209418-AFigure 56 VLAN Port Configuration screenTable 22 describes the VLAN Port Configuration screen field

Chapter 3 Using the console interface 127Using the BayStack 420 10/100/1000 SwitchVLAN Display by Port screenThe VLAN Display by Port screen (Figure 5

128 Chapter 3 Using the console interface209418-AFigure 57 VLAN Display by Port screenTable 23 describes the VLAN Display by Port screen fields.Tabl

Chapter 3 Using the console interface 129Using the BayStack 420 10/100/1000 SwitchPort Configuration screenThe Port Configuration screen (Figures 58 a

13Using the BayStack 420 10/100 Ethernet SwitchFiguresFigure 1 BayStack 420 Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

130 Chapter 3 Using the console interface209418-AFigure 59 Port Configuration screen (2 of 2)Table 24 describes the Port Configuration screen fields

Chapter 3 Using the console interface 131Using the BayStack 420 10/100/1000 SwitchHigh Speed Flow Control Configuration screenThe High Speed Flow Cont

132 Chapter 3 Using the console interface209418-AFigure 60 High Speed Flow Control ConfigurationTable 25 describes the High Speed Flow Control Confi

Chapter 3 Using the console interface 133Using the BayStack 420 10/100/1000 SwitchChoosing a high speed flow control modeThe high speed flow control f

134 Chapter 3 Using the console interface209418-AYou can monitor the bandwidth usage for the trunk member ports within each trunk. For more informatio

Chapter 3 Using the console interface 135Using the BayStack 420 10/100/1000 SwitchTable 26 describes the MultiLink Trunk Configuration Menu options.Mu

136 Chapter 3 Using the console interface209418-AFigure 62 MultiLink Trunk Configuration screenTable 27 describes the MultiLink Trunk Configuration

Chapter 3 Using the console interface 137Using the BayStack 420 10/100/1000 SwitchMultiLink Trunk Utilization screenThe MultiLink Trunk Utilization sc

138 Chapter 3 Using the console interface209418-AFigure 63 MultiLink Trunk Utilization screen (1 of 2)Figure 64 MultiLink Trunk Utilization screen

Chapter 3 Using the console interface 139Using the BayStack 420 10/100/1000 SwitchTable 28 describes the MultiLink Trunk Utilization screen fields.Por

14 Figures209418-AFigure 30 Choosing the MultiLink Trunk Configuration Menu screen . . . . . . . . . . . . 74Figure 31 MultiLink Trunk Configuration

140 Chapter 3 Using the console interface209418-ATo open the Port Mirroring Configuration screen:Figure 65 Port Mirroring Configuration screenTable

Chapter 3 Using the console interface 141Using the BayStack 420 10/100/1000 SwitchTable 30 describes the various monitoring modes available from the P

142 Chapter 3 Using the console interface209418-ATo open the Port Statistics screen:Figure 66 Port Statistics screenTable 31 describes the Port Stat

Chapter 3 Using the console interface 143Using the BayStack 420 10/100/1000 SwitchTable 31 Port Statistics screen fieldsField DescriptionUnit Only a

144 Chapter 3 Using the console interface209418-A128-255 bytes Received column: Indicates the total number of 128-byte to 255-byte packets received on

Chapter 3 Using the console interface 145Using the BayStack 420 10/100/1000 SwitchSystem Log screenThe System Log screen (Figure 67) displays or clear

146 Chapter 3 Using the console interface209418-AFigure 67 System Log screenTable 32 describes the System Log screen fields.Table 32 System Log sc

Chapter 3 Using the console interface 147Using the BayStack 420 10/100/1000 SwitchConsole/Comm Port Configuration screenThe Console/Comm Port Configur

148 Chapter 3 Using the console interface209418-AFigure 68 Console/Comm Port Configuration screenTable 33 describes the Console/Comm Port Configurat

Chapter 3 Using the console interface 149Using the BayStack 420 10/100/1000 SwitchAchtung: Bei Auswahl einer Baud rate, die nicht mit der Baudrate des

Figures 15Using the BayStack 420 10/100 Ethernet SwitchFigure 65 Port Mirroring Configuration screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

150 Chapter 3 Using the console interface209418-AConsole Stack Password TypeEnables password protection for accessing the console interface (CI) of an

Chapter 3 Using the console interface 151Using the BayStack 420 10/100/1000 SwitchDefault Value: secureRange: Any ASCII string of up to 15 printable c

152 Chapter 3 Using the console interface209418-AConsole Read-Only Stack PasswordWhen the Console Switch Password field is set to Required (for Telnet

Chapter 3 Using the console interface 153Using the BayStack 420 10/100/1000 SwitchAttenzione: In caso di modifica delle password predefinite nel siste

154 Chapter 3 Using the console interface209418-ARenumber Stack Units screenThe Renumber Stack Units screen (Figure 69) allows you to renumber the uni

Chapter 3 Using the console interface 155Using the BayStack 420 10/100/1000 SwitchTable 34 describes the Renumber Stack Units screen fields.Hardware U

156 Chapter 3 Using the console interface209418-AFigure 70 Hardware Unit Information screenSpanning Tree Configuration Menu screenThe Spanning Tree

Chapter 3 Using the console interface 157Using the BayStack 420 10/100/1000 SwitchFigure 71 Spanning Tree Configuration Menu screenTable 35 describe

158 Chapter 3 Using the console interface209418-ASpanning Tree Port Configuration screenThe Spanning Tree Port Configuration screen allows you to conf

Chapter 3 Using the console interface 159Using the BayStack 420 10/100/1000 SwitchFigure 73 Spanning Tree Port Configuration screen (2 of 2)Table 36

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160 Chapter 3 Using the console interface209418-AParticipation Allows you to configure any (or all) of the switch ports for Spanning tree participatio

Chapter 3 Using the console interface 161Using the BayStack 420 10/100/1000 SwitchSpanning Tree Switch Settings screenThe Spanning Tree Switch Setting

162 Chapter 3 Using the console interface209418-ATable 37 describes the Spanning Tree Switch Settings parameters.Table 37 Spanning Tree Switch Setti

Chapter 3 Using the console interface 163Using the BayStack 420 10/100/1000 SwitchForward Delay Indicates the Forward Delay parameter value that the r

164 Chapter 3 Using the console interface209418-ATELNET Configuration screenThe TELNET Configuration screen (Figure 75) allows a user at a remote cons

Chapter 3 Using the console interface 165Using the BayStack 420 10/100/1000 SwitchTable 38 describes the TELNET Configuration screen fields.Table 38

166 Chapter 3 Using the console interface209418-ASoftware Download screenThe Software Download screens (Figure 76 and Figure 77) allow you to revise t

Chapter 3 Using the console interface 167Using the BayStack 420 10/100/1000 SwitchTo download the software image, you need a properly configured Trivi

168 Chapter 3 Using the console interface209418-AFigure 76 Software Download screen for a BayStack 420 Switch stackTable 39 describes the Software D

Chapter 3 Using the console interface 169Using the BayStack 420 10/100/1000 SwitchLED Indications during the download processThe software download pro

17Using the BayStack 420 10/100 Ethernet SwitchTablesTable 1 Components on the BayStack 420 Switch front panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26Table

170 Chapter 3 Using the console interface209418-AYou can retrieve the configuration parameters of a standalone switch or an entire stack and use the r

Chapter 3 Using the console interface 171Using the BayStack 420 10/100/1000 SwitchTable 40 describes the Configuration File Download/Upload screen fie

172 Chapter 3 Using the console interface209418-ARequirementsThe following requirements apply to the Configuration File feature:• The Configuration Fi

173Using the BayStack 420 10/100/1000 SwitchChapter 4 TroubleshootingThis chapter describes how to isolate and diagnose problems with your BayStack 4

174 Chapter 4 Troubleshooting209418-AFigure 78 LED display panelTable 42 BayStack 420 Switch LED descriptionsLabel Type Color State MeaningPower O

Chapter 4 Troubleshooting 175Using the BayStack 420 10/100/1000 SwitchDiagnosing and correcting problemsBefore you perform the problem-solving steps i

176 Chapter 4 Troubleshooting209418-ANormal power-up sequenceIn a normal power-up sequence, the LEDs appear as follows:1 After power is applied to the

Chapter 4 Troubleshooting 177Using the BayStack 420 10/100/1000 SwitchPort connection problemsYou can usually trace port connection problems to either

178 Chapter 4 Troubleshooting209418-AIn both situations, the BayStack 420 Switch “autosenses” the speed of the connected station and, by default, reve

179Using the BayStack 420 10/100/1000 SwitchAppendix A Technical specificationsThis appendix provides technical specifications for the BayStack 420 10

18 Tables209418-ATable 30 Monitoring modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141Table 31 Port Stati

180 Appendix A Technical specifications209418-APhysical dimensionsTable 46 lists physical dimensions for the BayStack 420 Switch.Performance specifica

Appendix A Technical specifications 181Using the BayStack 420 10/100/1000 SwitchNetwork protocol and standards compatibilityThe following are protocol

182 Appendix A Technical specifications209418-AElectromagnetic immunityThe BayStack 420 Switch meets the EN50082-1:1997 standard.

183Using the BayStack 420 10/100/1000 SwitchAppendix BInstalling a Gigabit Interface Converter (GBIC)This appendix describes how to install and remove

184 Appendix B Installing a Gigabit Interface Converter (GBIC)209418-AFigure 79 Types of GBICsGBICs are shipped with a protective rubber plug in the

Appendix B Installing a Gigabit Interface Converter (GBIC) 185Using the BayStack 420 10/100/1000 SwitchGBIC ModelsTable 48 lists the available Nortel

186 Appendix B Installing a Gigabit Interface Converter (GBIC)209418-ATable 50 describes standards, connectors, cabling, and distance for the Model 10

Appendix B Installing a Gigabit Interface Converter (GBIC) 187Using the BayStack 420 10/100/1000 SwitchTable 51 describes standards, connectors, cabli

188 Appendix B Installing a Gigabit Interface Converter (GBIC)209418-A1000BASE-XDThe Model 1000BASE-XD GBIC provides Gigabit Ethernet connectivity usi

Appendix B Installing a Gigabit Interface Converter (GBIC) 189Using the BayStack 420 10/100/1000 Switch1000BASE-ZXThe Model 1000BASE-ZX GBIC provides

19Using the BayStack 420 10/100/1000 SwitchPrefaceThis guide describes the Nortel Networks* BayStack* 420 10/100/1000 Switch features and uses. The te

190 Appendix B Installing a Gigabit Interface Converter (GBIC)209418-AHandling, safety, and environmental guidelinesBefore installing your GBIC, read

Appendix B Installing a Gigabit Interface Converter (GBIC) 191Using the BayStack 420 10/100/1000 SwitchInstalling a GBICGBIC bays are covered by sprin

192 Appendix B Installing a Gigabit Interface Converter (GBIC)209418-ATo install a GBIC:1 Remove the GBIC from its protective packaging.2 Insert the G

193Using the BayStack 420 10/100/1000 SwitchAppendix CQuick configuration for MultiLink TrunkingIf you are a system administrator with experience conf

194 Appendix C Quick configuration for MultiLink Trunking209418-AFigure 83 Configuring MultiLink TrunksYesNoNoConfigure STP field.Enable Trunk Statu

195Using the BayStack 420 10/100/1000 SwitchAppendix D Connectors and pin assignmentsThis appendix describes the BayStack 420 Switch port connectors a

196 Appendix D Connectors and pin assignments209418-ATable 54 lists the RJ-45 (8-pin modular) port connector pin assignments.MDI and MDI-X devicesMedi

Appendix D Connectors and pin assignments 197Using the BayStack 420 10/100/1000 SwitchMDI-X to MDI cable connectionsBayStack 420 Switch switches use M

198 Appendix D Connectors and pin assignments209418-AFigure 86 MDI-X to MDI-X cable connectionsDB-9 (RS-232-D) Console/Comm Port connectorThe DB-9 C

Appendix D Connectors and pin assignments 199Using the BayStack 420 10/100/1000 SwitchTable 55 lists the DB-9 Console port connector pin assignments.T

2209418-ACopyright © 2001 Nortel NetworksAll rights reserved. May 2001.The information in this document is subject to change without notice. The state

20 Preface209418-AText conventionsThis guide uses the following text conventions:angle brackets (< >) Indicate that you choose the text to enter

200 Appendix D Connectors and pin assignments209418-A

201Using the BayStack 420 10/100/1000 SwitchAppendix E Default settingsTable 56 lists the factory default settings for the BayStack 420 Switch accordi

202 Appendix E Default settings209418-AAging Time 300 seconds “MAC Address Table screen” on page 105Find an Address 00-00-00-00-00-00 (no MAC address

Appendix E Default settings 203Using the BayStack 420 10/100/1000 SwitchSubnet Addr 0.0.0.0.Subnet Mask 0.0.0.0.Port Membership U (all ports assigned

204 Appendix E Default settings209418-AMonitoring Mode Disabled “Port Mirroring Configuration screen” on page 139Monitor/Unit Port Zero-length stringU

Appendix E Default settings 205Using the BayStack 420 10/100/1000 SwitchForward Delay 15 seconds (read only)Bridge Hello Time 2 seconds (read only)Bri

206 Appendix E Default settings209418-A

207Using the BayStack 420 10/100 Switch Appendix F Sample BootP configuration fileThis appendix provides a sample BootP configuration file. The BootP

208 Appendix F Sample BootP configuration file209418-A # Caution # # Omitting a Forward slash (/) when the entry is continued to the next # l

Using the BayStack 420 10/100/1000 Switch209IndexAActual Hello Interval 162Aging Time field 106Allowed Source IP Address field 166Allowed Source Mask

Preface 21Using the BayStack 420 10/100/1000 Switchitalic text Indicates file and directory names, new terms, book titles, and variables in command sy

210 Index209418-Aconversation steering 39crossover cable 197customer support 23DDB-9 console/comm port connector 198Default Gateway field 96default se

Index 211Using the BayStack 420 10/100/1000 SwitchLink field 130Login Retries field 165Login Timeout field 165Logout option 93Lost Packets field 143MM

212 Index209418-ANortel Networks StackProbe 39Port Mirroring Configuration option 104Port Mirroring Configuration screen 139Port Statistics screen 141

Index 213Using the BayStack 420 10/100/1000 SwitchLocal MDA Type 102MAC Address 101Operational Mode 101Power Status 102Reset Count 102Size of Stack 10

22 Preface209418-ARelated publicationsFor more information about using the BayStack 420 Switch, refer to the following publications:• Using the BaySta

Preface 23Using the BayStack 420 10/100/1000 SwitchYou can purchase selected documentation sets, CDs, and technical publications through the Internet

24 Preface209418-A

Chapter 1 BayStack 420 Switch 25Using the BayStack 420 10/100/1000 SwitchChapter 1BayStack 420 SwitchThis chapter introduces the BayStack 420 Switch a

26 Chapter 1 BayStack 420 Switch209418-AFront panel Figure 2 shows the configuration of the front panel on the BayStack 420 Switch. Table 1 describes

Chapter 1 BayStack 420 Switch 27Using the BayStack 420 10/100/1000 SwitchThe Console port is a DB-9, RS-232-D male serial port connector. You can use

28 Chapter 1 BayStack 420 Switch209418-AThe 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX switch ports also support half- and full-duplex mode operation (refer to Installing th

Chapter 1 BayStack 420 Switch 29Using the BayStack 420 10/100/1000 SwitchTable 2 BayStack 420 Switch LED descriptionsLabel Type Color State MeaningP

3Using the BayStack 420 10/100/1000 SwitchIn addition, the program and information contained herein are licensed only pursuant to a license agreement

30 Chapter 1 BayStack 420 Switch209418-ABack panel The switch back panel is shown in Figure 4. Table 3 describes the components on the back panel.Figu

Chapter 1 BayStack 420 Switch 31Using the BayStack 420 10/100/1000 SwitchAC power receptacle The AC power receptacle accepts the AC power cord (suppli

32 Chapter 1 BayStack 420 Switch209418-ACaution: Please read immediately.Inspect this power cord and determine if it provides the proper plug and is a

Chapter 1 BayStack 420 Switch 33Using the BayStack 420 10/100/1000 SwitchAdvertencia: Sírvase leer inmediatamente. Inspeccione este cable de alimentac

34 Chapter 1 BayStack 420 Switch209418-AFeaturesThe BayStack 420 Switch provides wire-speed switching that allows high-performance, low-cost connectio

Chapter 1 BayStack 420 Switch 35Using the BayStack 420 10/100/1000 SwitchSecurityThe BayStack 420 Switch security features provide two levels of secur

36 Chapter 1 BayStack 420 Switch209418-AIn this configuration example, the following security measures are implemented:• The switch— RADIUS-based secu

Chapter 1 BayStack 420 Switch 37Using the BayStack 420 10/100/1000 SwitchRADIUS-based network securityThe RADIUS-based security feature allows you to

38 Chapter 1 BayStack 420 Switch209418-AThe response can be to send a trap, turn on destination address (DA) filtering, disable the specific port, or

Chapter 1 BayStack 420 Switch 39Using the BayStack 420 10/100/1000 SwitchMultiLink TrunkingThe MultiLink Trunking feature allows you to group multiple

4209418-ANortel Networks Inc. software license agreementNOTICE: Please carefully read this license agreement before copying or using the accompanying

40 Chapter 1 BayStack 420 Switch209418-AAutosensing is used when the attached device is not capable of autonegotiation or is using a form of autonegot

Chapter 1 BayStack 420 Switch 41Using the BayStack 420 10/100/1000 SwitchSNMP MIB supportThe BayStack 420 Switch supports an SNMP agent with industry

42 Chapter 1 BayStack 420 Switch209418-ASNMP trap supportThe BayStack 420 Switch supports an SNMP agent with industry standard SNMPv1 traps, as well a

Chapter 1 BayStack 420 Switch 43Using the BayStack 420 10/100/1000 SwitchConfiguration and switch managementThe BayStack 420 Switch is shipped directl

44 Chapter 1 BayStack 420 Switch209418-AOptivity network management software consists of views, most of which are maps that illustrate the interconnec

45Using the BayStack 420 10/100/1000 SwitchChapter 2Network configurationUse BayStack 420 switches to connect workstations, personal computers (PCs),

46 Chapter 2 Network configuration209418-AFigure 6 BayStack 420 Switch used as a desktop switchSegment switch applicationFigure 7 shows a BayStack 4

Chapter 2 Network configuration 47Using the BayStack 420 10/100/1000 SwitchFigure 7 BayStack 420 Switch used as a segment switchServerUp to88 usersT

48 Chapter 2 Network configuration209418-AHigh-density switched workgroup applicationFigure 8 shows an example of using a BayStack 420 Switch with a h

Chapter 2 Network configuration 49Using the BayStack 420 10/100/1000 SwitchFigure 8 Configuring power workgroups and a shared media hubBayStack 420

5Using the BayStack 420 10/100/1000 Switchown data and information and for maintaining adequate procedures apart from the Software to reconstruct lost

50 Chapter 2 Network configuration209418-ABase unitThe base unit is the unique stack unit that you configure with the Unit Select switch on the front

Chapter 2 Network configuration 51Using the BayStack 420 10/100/1000 SwitchIf another unit in the stack is assigned as the base unit, the MAC address

52 Chapter 2 Network configuration209418-AFigure 9 Stack up configuration example Table 7 describes the stack up configuration illustration referenc

Chapter 2 Network configuration 53Using the BayStack 420 10/100/1000 SwitchFigure 10 Stack down configuration exampleTable 8 describes the stack dow

54 Chapter 2 Network configuration209418-AIn any stack configuration, the following applies:• When you apply power to the stack, the base unit initial

Chapter 2 Network configuration 55Using the BayStack 420 10/100/1000 SwitchFigure 11 Port-based VLAN example IEEE 802.1Q taggingBayStack 420 switche

56 Chapter 2 Network configuration209418-A• Untagged member—a port that has been configured as an untagged member of a specific VLAN. When an untagged

Chapter 2 Network configuration 57Using the BayStack 420 10/100/1000 SwitchFigure 12 Default VLAN settingsWhen you configure VLANs, you configure th

58 Chapter 2 Network configuration209418-AFigure 13 Port-based VLAN assignmentAs shown in Figure 14, the untagged packet is marked (tagged) as it le

Chapter 2 Network configuration 59Using the BayStack 420 10/100/1000 SwitchIn Figure 15, tagged incoming packets are assigned directly to VLAN 2 becau

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60 Chapter 2 Network configuration209418-AVLANs spanning multiple switchesYou can use VLANs to segment a network within a switch. When you connect mul

Chapter 2 Network configuration 61Using the BayStack 420 10/100/1000 SwitchBecause there is only one link between the two switches, the Spanning Tree

62 Chapter 2 Network configuration209418-ATo connect multiple VLANs across switches with redundant links, you must disable the STP on all participatin

Chapter 2 Network configuration 63Using the BayStack 420 10/100/1000 SwitchShared serversBayStack 420 switches allow ports to exist in multiple VLANs

64 Chapter 2 Network configuration209418-AFigure 21 VLAN broadcast domains within the switchFor example, to create a broadcast domain for each VLAN

Chapter 2 Network configuration 65Using the BayStack 420 10/100/1000 SwitchTo configure the VLAN port membership for VLAN 1:1 Select Switch Configurat

66 Chapter 2 Network configuration209418-APorts 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, and 11 are now untagged members of VLAN 3 as shown in Figure 21 on page 64.Figure 23

Chapter 2 Network configuration 67Using the BayStack 420 10/100/1000 SwitchFigure 24 Default VLAN Port Configuration screen exampleFigure 25 shows t

68 Chapter 2 Network configuration209418-AFigure 25 VLAN Port Configuration screen exampleVLAN workgroup summaryThis section summarizes the VLAN wor

Chapter 2 Network configuration 69Using the BayStack 420 10/100/1000 SwitchFigure 26 VLAN configuration spanning multiple switchesBayStack420BayStac

7Using the BayStack 420 10/100/1000 SwitchContentsPreface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

70 Chapter 2 Network configuration209418-AVLAN configuration rulesVLANs operate according to specific configuration rules. When creating VLANs, consid

Chapter 2 Network configuration 71Using the BayStack 420 10/100/1000 SwitchFigure 27 Switch-to-switch trunk configuration exampleYou can configure e

72 Chapter 2 Network configuration209418-AFigure 28 Switch-to-server trunk configuration exampleClient/server configuration using MultiLink TrunksFi

Chapter 2 Network configuration 73Using the BayStack 420 10/100/1000 SwitchFigure 29 Client/server configuration exampleThe trunk configuration scre

74 Chapter 2 Network configuration209418-ATrunk configuration screen for Switch S1Switch S1 is set up with five trunk configurations: T1, T2, T3, T4,

Chapter 2 Network configuration 75Using the BayStack 420 10/100/1000 SwitchFigure 31 MultiLink Trunk Configuration screen for Switch S1Switch S1 is

76 Chapter 2 Network configuration209418-A— Ports 15, 17, 19, and 21 are assigned as trunk members of trunk 1.— Ports 25 and 26 are assigned as trunk

Chapter 2 Network configuration 77Using the BayStack 420 10/100/1000 SwitchFigure 32 shows the MultiLink Trunk Configuration screen for Switch S2.Figu

78 Chapter 2 Network configuration209418-A• Trunk Name indicates optional fields for assigning names to the corresponding configured trunks.The names

Chapter 2 Network configuration 79Using the BayStack 420 10/100/1000 SwitchSwitch S3 is configured as follows:• Trunk (read only) indicates the trunk

8 Contents209418-ARFCs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40Standards .

80 Chapter 2 Network configuration209418-AFigure 34 shows the MultiLink Trunk Configuration screen for Switch S4.Figure 34 MultiLink Trunk Configura

Chapter 2 Network configuration 81Using the BayStack 420 10/100/1000 SwitchThe names chosen for this example provide meaningful information to the use

82 Chapter 2 Network configuration209418-ASpanning tree considerations for MultiLink TrunksThe spanning tree Path Cost parameter is recalculated based

Chapter 2 Network configuration 83Using the BayStack 420 10/100/1000 SwitchThe switch can also detect trunk member ports that are physically misconfig

84 Chapter 2 Network configuration209418-AIf Switch S2’s trunk member port 11 is physically disconnected and then reconnected to port 13, the Spanning

Chapter 2 Network configuration 85Using the BayStack 420 10/100/1000 SwitchAdditional tips about the MultiLink Trunking featureWhen you create a Multi

86 Chapter 2 Network configuration209418-AFigure 38 provides a sample Port Mirroring Configuration screen. Note that the displayed screens do not show

87Using the BayStack 420 10/100/1000 SwitchChapter 3Using the console interfaceThis chapter describes how to configure and manage the BayStack 420 Swi

88 Chapter 3 Using the console interface209418-AUsing the CI menus and screensThe CI menus and screens provide options that allow you to configure and

Chapter 3 Using the console interface 89Using the BayStack 420 10/100/1000 SwitchTo return to the previous menu, press [Ctrl]-R.To go to the next scre

Contents 9Using the BayStack 420 10/100/1000 SwitchTrunk Configuration screen for Switch S3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78

90 Chapter 3 Using the console interface209418-AThe CI screens for your specific switch model will show the correct model name in the main menu screen

Chapter 3 Using the console interface 91Using the BayStack 420 10/100/1000 SwitchFigure 40 Console interface main menuTable 9 describes the CI main

92 Chapter 3 Using the console interface209418-ASwitch Configuration... Displays the Switch Configuration Menu screen (see “Switch Configuration Menu

Chapter 3 Using the console interface 93Using the BayStack 420 10/100/1000 SwitchReset to Default SettingsResets the switch to the factory default con

94 Chapter 3 Using the console interface209418-AIP Configuration/Setup screenThe IP Configuration/Setup screen (Figure 41) allows you to set or modify

Chapter 3 Using the console interface 95Using the BayStack 420 10/100/1000 SwitchTable 10 IP Configuration/Setup screen fieldsField DescriptionBootP

96 Chapter 3 Using the console interface209418-AChoosing a BootP request modeThe BootP Request Mode field in the IP Configuration screen allows you to

Chapter 3 Using the console interface 97Using the BayStack 420 10/100/1000 SwitchBootP When NeededAllows the switch to request an IP address if one ha

98 Chapter 3 Using the console interface209418-ABootP DisabledAllows the switch to be managed only by using the IP address set from the console termin

Chapter 3 Using the console interface 99Using the BayStack 420 10/100/1000 SwitchSNMP Configuration screenThe SNMP Configuration screen (Figure 42) al