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... how to install your DGS-3204 stand-alone Switch, how to connect it to your Gigabit Ethernet network, and how to all Ethernet switches, including the DGS-3204. Describes the front panel, rear panel, and LED indicators of this documentation uses the terms "Switch" (first letter upper case) to refer to the DGS-3204 Gigabit Ethernet Switch, and "switch" (first letter lower...
... how to install your DGS-3204 stand-alone Switch, how to connect it to your Gigabit Ethernet network, and how to all Ethernet switches, including the DGS-3204. Describes the front panel, rear panel, and LED indicators of this documentation uses the terms "Switch" (first letter upper case) to refer to the DGS-3204 Gigabit Ethernet Switch, and "switch" (first letter lower...
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... your Gigabit Ethernet network. ♦ Chapter 5, Switch Management. Tells how you can connect the DGS-3204 to manage the Switch through an Internet browser. ♦ Appendix A, Technical Specifications. Tells how to use the built-in console interface to manage the Switch. ♦ Chapter 6, Using the Console Interface. Lists the technical specifications of the DGS-3204. vi About This...
... your Gigabit Ethernet network. ♦ Chapter 5, Switch Management. Tells how you can connect the DGS-3204 to manage the Switch through an Internet browser. ♦ Appendix A, Technical Specifications. Tells how to use the built-in console interface to manage the Switch. ♦ Chapter 6, Using the Console Interface. Lists the technical specifications of the DGS-3204. vi About This...
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... information about Gigabit Ethernet and switching technology. Gigabit Ethernet Technolog Gigabit Ethernet is essential to Gigabit Ethernet can greatly Introduction 1 The increased speed and extra bandwidth offered by Gigabit Ethernet is an extension of the DGS-3204, as well as your backbone and servers to coping with the network bottlenecks that frequently develop as...
... information about Gigabit Ethernet and switching technology. Gigabit Ethernet Technolog Gigabit Ethernet is essential to Gigabit Ethernet can greatly Introduction 1 The increased speed and extra bandwidth offered by Gigabit Ethernet is an extension of the DGS-3204, as well as your backbone and servers to coping with the network bottlenecks that frequently develop as...
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... switching technology. A switch bridges Ethernet packets at the MAC address level of increasing the total network capacity available to users on a local area network. A switch increases capacity and decreases network loading by Gigabit Ethernet is in the same amount of network ... powerful 1000Mbps-capable backbone/server connection creates a flexible foundation for a local area network to support video conferencing, complex imaging, and similar data-intensive applications. Switching is a cost-effective way of the Ethernet protocol transmitting among connected Ethernet or ...
... switching technology. A switch bridges Ethernet packets at the MAC address level of increasing the total network capacity available to users on a local area network. A switch increases capacity and decreases network loading by Gigabit Ethernet is in the same amount of network ... powerful 1000Mbps-capable backbone/server connection creates a flexible foundation for a local area network to support video conferencing, complex imaging, and similar data-intensive applications. Switching is a cost-effective way of the Ethernet protocol transmitting among connected Ethernet or ...
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...a marked improvement over the previous generation of chaining hubs beyond the 205 meter network diameter limit for network transmission capacity, giving a decreased load on each other segments. Switches supporting both traditional 10Mbps Ethernet and 100Mbps Fast Ethernet are an ideal solution to...another is an effective way of eliminating problems of network bridges, which don't compete with any other for 100BASE-TX networks. The switch acts as a high-speed selective bridge between existing 10Mbps networks and new 100Mbps networks. Traffic that needs to go from one segment ...
...a marked improvement over the previous generation of chaining hubs beyond the 205 meter network diameter limit for network transmission capacity, giving a decreased load on each other segments. Switches supporting both traditional 10Mbps Ethernet and 100Mbps Fast Ethernet are an ideal solution to...another is an effective way of eliminating problems of network bridges, which don't compete with any other for 100BASE-TX networks. The switch acts as a high-speed selective bridge between existing 10Mbps networks and new 100Mbps networks. Traffic that needs to go from one segment ...
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...to a PC and Console/Out-of wire-speed for 1000Mbps speed. ♦ Data filtering rate eliminates all error packets, runts, etc. Switch features include: Ports ♦ Four Gigabit Ethernet ports of fixed 1000BASE-SX multi-mode fiber interface. ♦ RS-232 DCE console ... forwarding rate 1,488,100pps per port at 100% of -band management. Gigabit Ethernet Switch User's Guide Features The DGS-3204 Gigabit Ethernet Switch was designed for easy installation and high performance in an environment where traffic on the network and the number of wire-speed for 1000Mbps speed. 4 Introduction
...to a PC and Console/Out-of wire-speed for 1000Mbps speed. ♦ Data filtering rate eliminates all error packets, runts, etc. Switch features include: Ports ♦ Four Gigabit Ethernet ports of fixed 1000BASE-SX multi-mode fiber interface. ♦ RS-232 DCE console ... forwarding rate 1,488,100pps per port at 100% of -band management. Gigabit Ethernet Switch User's Guide Features The DGS-3204 Gigabit Ethernet Switch was designed for easy installation and high performance in an environment where traffic on the network and the number of wire-speed for 1000Mbps speed. 4 Introduction
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...of-band console can be done in-band via SNMP based software. ♦ Flash memory for creation of alternative backup paths and prevention of indefinite network loops. ♦ Fully configurable either in SNMP management: Bridge MIB (RFC 1493), Ethernet MIB (RFC 1643), RMON MIB (RFC 1757), and ...MIB-II (RFC 1213). Gigabit Ethernet Switch User's Guide ♦ 12K active MAC address entry table per device with automatic learning and aging. ♦ 8 MB packet buffer per device. ♦...
...of-band console can be done in-band via SNMP based software. ♦ Flash memory for creation of alternative backup paths and prevention of indefinite network loops. ♦ Fully configurable either in SNMP management: Bridge MIB (RFC 1493), Ethernet MIB (RFC 1643), RMON MIB (RFC 1757), and ...MIB-II (RFC 1213). Gigabit Ethernet Switch User's Guide ♦ 12K active MAC address entry table per device with automatic learning and aging. ♦ 8 MB packet buffer per device. ♦...
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...3-2. Plug in the female connector of the DGS- ♦ AC Power Connector This is a three-pronged connector that display the conditions of the Switch and status of these LED indicators follows (...see LED Indicators). Rear Panel The rear panel of the Switch consists of the Switch. Supported input voltages range from...External Components The following shows the rear panel of an AC power connector. Gigabit Ethernet Switch User's Guide ♦ Four Gigabit Ethernet ports of fixed 1000BASE-SX multi-mode fiber interface...
...3-2. Plug in the female connector of the DGS- ♦ AC Power Connector This is a three-pronged connector that display the conditions of the Switch and status of these LED indicators follows (...see LED Indicators). Rear Panel The rear panel of the Switch consists of the Switch. Supported input voltages range from...External Components The following shows the rear panel of an AC power connector. Gigabit Ethernet Switch User's Guide ♦ Four Gigabit Ethernet ports of fixed 1000BASE-SX multi-mode fiber interface...
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Figure 4-1. DGS-3204 Switch connected to your Gigabit Ethernet network. PC to Switch A PC can be connected to the Switch via a fiber optic cable. The PC should be connected to any of the four ports (1x 4x) of the DGS-3204. Gigabit Ethernet Switch User's Guide 4 4 CONNECTING THE SWITCH This chapter describes how to connect the DGS-3204 to a PC or Workstation (full-duplex mode is required) Connecting The Switch 15
Figure 4-1. DGS-3204 Switch connected to your Gigabit Ethernet network. PC to Switch A PC can be connected to the Switch via a fiber optic cable. The PC should be connected to any of the four ports (1x 4x) of the DGS-3204. Gigabit Ethernet Switch User's Guide 4 4 CONNECTING THE SWITCH This chapter describes how to connect the DGS-3204 to a PC or Workstation (full-duplex mode is required) Connecting The Switch 15
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... administration of -Band Management for the Switch is accomplished through a locally connected management terminal to the RS-232 console port. Out-of the DGS-3204 Switch via a direct connection to carry out specific tasks. The components of the Switch allow them to be manipulated to the...to operate properly with these components, while the Switch can set up, monitor, or change the configuration of the Switch. These components include a CPU, memory for the Switch to manage, control and monitor the many functions of a manageable network. Through this port, a user can be ...
... administration of -Band Management for the Switch is accomplished through a locally connected management terminal to the RS-232 console port. Out-of the DGS-3204 Switch via a direct connection to carry out specific tasks. The components of the Switch allow them to be manipulated to the...to operate properly with these components, while the Switch can set up, monitor, or change the configuration of the Switch. These components include a CPU, memory for the Switch to manage, control and monitor the many functions of a manageable network. Through this port, a user can be ...
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... and activate a backup path in the Switch an IP Address for a gateway or a router. In addition, you can change the default Switch IP Address to meet the specification of your networking address scheme. Gigabit Ethernet Switch User's Guide SNMP network supporting the STA. Console port (RS...: 9,600 none 8 bits 1 IP Addresses and SNMP Community Names Each Switch has its own IP Address, which is not located on the same network as 18 Switch Management It is useful when the network management station is used for communication with a SNMP management platform) to differentiate...
... and activate a backup path in the Switch an IP Address for a gateway or a router. In addition, you can change the default Switch IP Address to meet the specification of your networking address scheme. Gigabit Ethernet Switch User's Guide SNMP network supporting the STA. Console port (RS...: 9,600 none 8 bits 1 IP Addresses and SNMP Community Names Each Switch has its own IP Address, which is not located on the same network as 18 Switch Management It is useful when the network management station is used for communication with a SNMP management platform) to differentiate...
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... changes ◊ Topology changes ◊ Operation Switch Management 19 The following lists the types of the network. Traps are given certain rights and access in the Switch and set in the Switch a list of IP Addresses of the network managers that you of events that can be ...can also change . The Switch generates traps and sends them to reach the network manager. they must immediately take place on the Switch. Gigabit Ethernet Switch User's Guide the Switch, making it necessary for the Switch to go through a gateway or router to the network manager (trap managers). For...
... changes ◊ Topology changes ◊ Operation Switch Management 19 The following lists the types of the network. Traps are given certain rights and access in the Switch and set in the Switch a list of IP Addresses of the network managers that you of events that can be ...can also change . The Switch generates traps and sends them to reach the network manager. they must immediately take place on the Switch. Gigabit Ethernet Switch User's Guide the Switch, making it necessary for the Switch to go through a gateway or router to the network manager (trap managers). For...
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... Timer the new root trap is sent out immediately after its configured ports transitions from the Learning state to the Forwarding state, or from link down to the Blocking state. The trap is not sent if a new root trap is sent for the same transition. ♦... signifies that an addressee (or manager/ user) on the Switch is not a valid user of the Switch and may receive traps from the Switch by a bridge soon after the Switch's selection as the new root. Gigabit Ethernet Switch User's Guide You can also specify which network managers may have entered an incorrect community name. ♦...
... Timer the new root trap is sent out immediately after its configured ports transitions from the Learning state to the Forwarding state, or from link down to the Blocking state. The trap is not sent if a new root trap is sent for the same transition. ♦... signifies that an addressee (or manager/ user) on the Switch is not a valid user of the Switch and may receive traps from the Switch by a bridge soon after the Switch's selection as the new root. Gigabit Ethernet Switch User's Guide You can also specify which network managers may have entered an incorrect community name. ♦...
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...Examples of data have been received and forwarded through a port. These MIBs may also be retrieved from any SNMP-based network manager. Consequently, MIB values inside the Switch can be quite involved, since you must know the MIB OIDs and retrieve them (if the MIBs' attributes permit ...This process however can be obtained by specifying the MIB's Object-Identity (OID) at the network manager. Read-only MIBs variables can be either constants that are programmed into the Switch, or variables that have occurred, or how many kilobytes of these are variables usually related to...
...Examples of data have been received and forwarded through a port. These MIBs may also be retrieved from any SNMP-based network manager. Consequently, MIB values inside the Switch can be quite involved, since you must know the MIB OIDs and retrieve them (if the MIBs' attributes permit ...This process however can be obtained by specifying the MIB's Object-Identity (OID) at the network manager. Read-only MIBs variables can be either constants that are programmed into the Switch, or variables that have occurred, or how many kilobytes of these are variables usually related to...
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... end stations can be confined to prevent the duplication of Switched Local Area Network topology. 22 Switch Management Automatic learning of dynamic filtering information through Port 1. ♦ Filtering Database A Switch filters frames, i.e., does not relay frames received by a Switch Port to other Ports on the network, because packets, instead of being transmitted to all segments, are...
... end stations can be confined to prevent the duplication of Switched Local Area Network topology. 22 Switch Management Automatic learning of dynamic filtering information through Port 1. ♦ Filtering Database A Switch filters frames, i.e., does not relay frames received by a Switch Port to other Ports on the network, because packets, instead of being transmitted to all segments, are...
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...decisions. In the opposite case, if the Aging Time is a parameter that affects the auto-learn process of the Switch in the primary paths. The concept of the network configuration. These backup paths are aged out of the address table according to the Aging Time that you to create ... Entries that a problem has developed in terms of the Spanning Tree Algorithm is lost, the switch providing the alternative path will be fully researched and understood. A very long Aging Time can be from 1 to network users. When a primary path is a complicated and complex subject and must be only one...
...decisions. In the opposite case, if the Aging Time is a parameter that affects the auto-learn process of the Switch in the primary paths. The concept of the network configuration. These backup paths are aged out of the address table according to the Aging Time that you to create ... Entries that a problem has developed in terms of the Spanning Tree Algorithm is lost, the switch providing the alternative path will be fully researched and understood. A very long Aging Time can be from 1 to network users. When a primary path is a complicated and complex subject and must be only one...
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... a higher priority for each Switch, then sets the Root Bridge and the Designated Bridges. Example: 4 00 80 C8 00 01 00, where 4 is the combination of the Bridge Priority (a parameter that you will want the Root Bridge to ensure the highest network performance and reliability. ♦ Bridge...than one path, forwarded packets will automatically re-configure the network topology. On the bridge level, STA calculates the Bridge Identifier for the switch, and thus increases it as follows: On the Bridge Level ♦ Root Bridge The switch with the lowest path cost as the active path, ...
... a higher priority for each Switch, then sets the Root Bridge and the Designated Bridges. Example: 4 00 80 C8 00 01 00, where 4 is the combination of the Bridge Priority (a parameter that you will want the Root Bridge to ensure the highest network performance and reliability. ♦ Bridge...than one path, forwarded packets will automatically re-configure the network topology. On the bridge level, STA calculates the Bridge Identifier for the switch, and thus increases it as follows: On the Bridge Level ♦ Root Bridge The switch with the lowest path cost as the active path, ...
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... STA A simple illustration of the most current Bridge and Port settings. To alleviate network loop problems, STA can be passed indefinitely in a loop, causing a serious network failure. Switch Management 27 Observe the following formulas when you can anticipate some major network problems if the STA assistance is depicted in a loop is not applied. Max...
... STA A simple illustration of the most current Bridge and Port settings. To alleviate network loop problems, STA can be passed indefinitely in a loop, causing a serious network failure. Switch Management 27 Observe the following formulas when you can anticipate some major network problems if the STA assistance is depicted in a loop is not applied. Max...
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... become Root Port priorit Table 5-1. Age Time 6 - 40 sec. Gigabit Ethernet Switch User's Guide STA parameters Settings Effects Comment Bridge Priority Hello Time Max. User-selective STA parameter 30 Switch Management Age Time Forward Delay Enable / Disable Port Priority lower the #, Increases chance... of Avoid, if the switch is not received Root Bridge 4 - 30 sec. High # delays the ...
... become Root Port priorit Table 5-1. Age Time 6 - 40 sec. Gigabit Ethernet Switch User's Guide STA parameters Settings Effects Comment Bridge Priority Hello Time Max. User-selective STA parameter 30 Switch Management Age Time Forward Delay Enable / Disable Port Priority lower the #, Increases chance... of Avoid, if the switch is not received Root Bridge 4 - 30 sec. High # delays the ...
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Your terminal parameters will allow you to set up the Switch for management using an SNMP-based network management system. This chapter describes how to use the console interface by connecting the Switch to a VT100-compatible terminal or a computer running an ordinary terminal emulator program (e.g., ... program included with an ordinary terminal (or terminal emulator), or over the network using the TCP/IP TELNET protocol. Connecting to the Switch You can use this facility to perform many basic network management functions. In addition, the console program will need to be set to...
Your terminal parameters will allow you to set up the Switch for management using an SNMP-based network management system. This chapter describes how to use the console interface by connecting the Switch to a VT100-compatible terminal or a computer running an ordinary terminal emulator program (e.g., ... program included with an ordinary terminal (or terminal emulator), or over the network using the TCP/IP TELNET protocol. Connecting to the Switch You can use this facility to perform many basic network management functions. In addition, the console program will need to be set to...