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... Audience This manual is recommended you use the Command-Line Interface (CLI) and CLI commands to configure the Switch using the web configurator. Note: It is intended for support documents. READ CAREFULLY BEFORE USE. MES3500-24/24F User's Guide 3 Related Documentation • Web Configurator Online Help The embedded Web Help contains descriptions of individual...
... Audience This manual is recommended you use the Command-Line Interface (CLI) and CLI commands to configure the Switch using the web configurator. Note: It is intended for support documents. READ CAREFULLY BEFORE USE. MES3500-24/24F User's Guide 3 Related Documentation • Web Configurator Online Help The embedded Web Help contains descriptions of individual...
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... choices. • A right angle bracket ( > ) within a screen name denotes a mouse click. Syntax Conventions • The MES3500-24/24F may be referred to as the "Switch", the "device", the "system" or the "product" in this User's Guide. • Product labels, screen names, field labels...User's Guide may use one or more characters and then press the [ENTER] key. The Switch Computer Notebook computer Server DSLAM Firewall Telephone Switch Router 4 MES3500-24/24F User's Guide Document Conventions Document Conventions Warnings and Notes These are how warnings and notes are ...
... choices. • A right angle bracket ( > ) within a screen name denotes a mouse click. Syntax Conventions • The MES3500-24/24F may be referred to as the "Switch", the "device", the "system" or the "product" in this User's Guide. • Product labels, screen names, field labels...User's Guide may use one or more characters and then press the [ENTER] key. The Switch Computer Notebook computer Server DSLAM Firewall Telephone Switch Router 4 MES3500-24/24F User's Guide Document Conventions Document Conventions Warnings and Notes These are how warnings and notes are ...
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Contents Overview Contents Overview User's Guide ...21 Getting to Know Your Switch ...23 Hardware Installation and Connection 27 Hardware Overview ...30 The Web Configurator ...39 Initial Setup Example ...49 Tutorials ...53 Technical Reference ...79 System Status and ... Guard ...233 VLAN Mapping ...237 Layer 2 Protocol Tunneling ...241 sFlow ...245 PPPoE ...249 Error Disable ...257 Private VLAN ...262 Static Route ...265 Differentiated Services ...268 MES3500-24/24F User's Guide 7
Contents Overview Contents Overview User's Guide ...21 Getting to Know Your Switch ...23 Hardware Installation and Connection 27 Hardware Overview ...30 The Web Configurator ...39 Initial Setup Example ...49 Tutorials ...53 Technical Reference ...79 System Status and ... Guard ...233 VLAN Mapping ...237 Layer 2 Protocol Tunneling ...241 sFlow ...245 PPPoE ...249 Error Disable ...257 Private VLAN ...262 Static Route ...265 Differentiated Services ...268 MES3500-24/24F User's Guide 7
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...I: User's Guide 21 Chapter 1 Getting to Know Your Switch 23 1.1 Introduction ...23 1.1.1 Backbone Application 23 1.1.2 Bridging Example ...24 1.1.3 High Performance Switching Example 24 1.1.4 IEEE 802.1Q VLAN Application Examples 25 1.1.5 IPv6 ...Switch on a Rack 27 2.3.1 Rack-mounted Installation Requirements 27 2.3.2 Attaching the Mounting Brackets to the Switch 28 2.3.3 Mounting the Switch on a Rack 29 Chapter 3 Hardware Overview ...30 3.1 Front Panel ...30 3.1.1 Console Port ...31 3.1.2 Ethernet Ports ...32 3.1.3 Transceiver Slots ...32 3.1.4 Power Connector ...34 MES3500-24/24F...
...I: User's Guide 21 Chapter 1 Getting to Know Your Switch 23 1.1 Introduction ...23 1.1.1 Backbone Application 23 1.1.2 Bridging Example ...24 1.1.3 High Performance Switching Example 24 1.1.4 IEEE 802.1Q VLAN Application Examples 25 1.1.5 IPv6 ...Switch on a Rack 27 2.3.1 Rack-mounted Installation Requirements 27 2.3.2 Attaching the Mounting Brackets to the Switch 28 2.3.3 Mounting the Switch on a Rack 29 Chapter 3 Hardware Overview ...30 3.1 Front Panel ...30 3.1.1 Console Port ...31 3.1.2 Ethernet Ports ...32 3.1.3 Transceiver Slots ...32 3.1.4 Power Connector ...34 MES3500-24/24F...
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... 4.3 The Web Configurator Layout 40 4.3.1 Change Your Password 44 4.4 Saving Your Configuration 44 4.5 Switch Lockout ...44 4.6 Resetting the Switch ...45 4.6.1 Reload the Configuration File 45 4.7 Logging Out of the Web Configurator 46 4.8 Help...Switch B 63 6.4 How to Use Error Disable and Recovery on the Switch 66 6.5 How to Set Up a Guest VLAN 68 6.5.1 Creating a Guest VLAN 68 6.5.2 Enabling IEEE 802.1x Port Authentication 71 6.5.3 Enabling Guest VLAN 72 6.6 How to Do Port Isolation in a VLAN 73 6.6.1 Creating a VLAN ...74 6.6.2 Creating a Private VLAN Rule 76 10 MES3500-24/24F...
... 4.3 The Web Configurator Layout 40 4.3.1 Change Your Password 44 4.4 Saving Your Configuration 44 4.5 Switch Lockout ...44 4.6 Resetting the Switch ...45 4.6.1 Reload the Configuration File 45 4.7 Logging Out of the Web Configurator 46 4.8 Help...Switch B 63 6.4 How to Use Error Disable and Recovery on the Switch 66 6.5 How to Set Up a Guest VLAN 68 6.5.1 Creating a Guest VLAN 68 6.5.2 Enabling IEEE 802.1x Port Authentication 71 6.5.3 Enabling Guest VLAN 72 6.6 How to Do Port Isolation in a VLAN 73 6.6.1 Creating a VLAN ...74 6.6.2 Creating a Private VLAN Rule 76 10 MES3500-24/24F...
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... Summary ...81 7.2.1 Status: Port Details 83 Chapter 8 Basic Setting ...86 8.1 Overview ...86 8.2 System Information ...86 8.3 General Setup ...88 8.4 Introduction to VLANs ...89 8.4.1 Smart Isolation ...90 8.5 Switch Setup ...91 8.6 IP Setup ...93 8.6.1 Management IP Addresses 93 8.7 Port Setup ...95 Chapter 9 VLAN ...97 9.1 Introduction to IEEE 802.1Q Tagged VLANs 97 9.1.1 Forwarding Tagged... 9.9 Configuring Protocol Based VLAN 108 9.10 Create an IP-based VLAN Example 109 9.11 Port-based VLAN Setup 110 9.11.1 Configure a Port-based VLAN 111 MES3500-24/24F User's Guide 11
... Summary ...81 7.2.1 Status: Port Details 83 Chapter 8 Basic Setting ...86 8.1 Overview ...86 8.2 System Information ...86 8.3 General Setup ...88 8.4 Introduction to VLANs ...89 8.4.1 Smart Isolation ...90 8.5 Switch Setup ...91 8.6 IP Setup ...93 8.6.1 Management IP Addresses 93 8.7 Port Setup ...95 Chapter 9 VLAN ...97 9.1 Introduction to IEEE 802.1Q Tagged VLANs 97 9.1.1 Forwarding Tagged... 9.9 Configuring Protocol Based VLAN 108 9.10 Create an IP-based VLAN Example 109 9.11 Port-based VLAN Setup 110 9.11.1 Configure a Port-based VLAN 111 MES3500-24/24F User's Guide 11
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... 298 38.4 Setting Up Login Accounts 299 38.5 SSH Overview ...301 38.6 How SSH works ...302 38.7 SSH Implementation on the Switch 303 38.7.1 Requirements for Using SSH 303 38.8 Introduction to HTTPS ...303 38.9 HTTPS Example ...304 38.9.1 Internet Explorer Warning Messages ... Cluster Management ...316 41.1 Cluster Management Status Overview 316 41.2 Cluster Management Status 317 41.2.1 Cluster Member Switch Management 318 41.3 Clustering Management Configuration 320 Chapter 42 MAC Table ...322 42.1 MAC Table Overview ...322 42.2 Viewing the MAC Table 323 18 MES3500-24/24F User's Guide
... 298 38.4 Setting Up Login Accounts 299 38.5 SSH Overview ...301 38.6 How SSH works ...302 38.7 SSH Implementation on the Switch 303 38.7.1 Requirements for Using SSH 303 38.8 Introduction to HTTPS ...303 38.9 HTTPS Example ...304 38.9.1 Internet Explorer Warning Messages ... Cluster Management ...316 41.1 Cluster Management Status Overview 316 41.2 Cluster Management Status 317 41.2.1 Cluster Member Switch Management 318 41.3 Clustering Management Configuration 320 Chapter 42 MAC Table ...322 42.1 MAC Table Overview ...322 42.2 Viewing the MAC Table 323 18 MES3500-24/24F User's Guide
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Table of Contents Chapter 43 ARP Table ...325 43.1 ARP Table Overview ...325 43.1.1 How ARP Works ...325 43.2 The ARP Table Screen ...326 Chapter 44 Configure Clone...327 44.1 Configure Clone ...327 Chapter 45 Troubleshooting...329 45.1 Power, Hardware Connections, and LEDs 329 45.2 Switch Access and Login 330 45.3 Switch Configuration ...332 Appendix A Common Services 333 Appendix B Legal Information 337 Index ...341 MES3500-24/24F User's Guide 19
Table of Contents Chapter 43 ARP Table ...325 43.1 ARP Table Overview ...325 43.1.1 How ARP Works ...325 43.2 The ARP Table Screen ...326 Chapter 44 Configure Clone...327 44.1 Configure Clone ...327 Chapter 45 Troubleshooting...329 45.1 Power, Hardware Connections, and LEDs 329 45.2 Switch Access and Login 330 45.3 Switch Configuration ...332 Appendix A Common Services 333 Appendix B Legal Information 337 Index ...341 MES3500-24/24F User's Guide 19
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... managed via Telnet, any terminal emulator program on the server. The Switch can be used standalone for small networks where rapid growth can also be expected in web configurator, managing and configuring the Switch is a layer-2 standalone Ethernet switch. Figure 1 Backbone Application MES3500-24/24F User's Guide 23 This section shows a few examples of software features...
... managed via Telnet, any terminal emulator program on the server. The Switch can be used standalone for small networks where rapid growth can also be expected in web configurator, managing and configuring the Switch is a layer-2 standalone Ethernet switch. Figure 1 Backbone Application MES3500-24/24F User's Guide 23 This section shows a few examples of software features...
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...eliminate server and network bottlenecks. You can provide a super-fast uplink connection by allowing network managers to the corporate backbone. The Switch can provide the same bandwidth as ATM at a single location. Moreover, the current LAN structure can be retained as ATM (... all ports can freely communicate with each other. In the following example, use existing adapters and switches. Figure 3 High Performance Switched Workgroup Application 24 MES3500-24/24F User's Guide It can connect to connect these two networks. Figure 2 Bridging Application 1.1.3 High Performance...
...eliminate server and network bottlenecks. You can provide a super-fast uplink connection by allowing network managers to the corporate backbone. The Switch can provide the same bandwidth as ATM at a single location. Moreover, the current LAN structure can be retained as ATM (... all ports can freely communicate with each other. In the following example, use existing adapters and switches. Figure 3 High Performance Switched Workgroup Application 24 MES3500-24/24F User's Guide It can connect to connect these two networks. Figure 2 Bridging Application 1.1.3 High Performance...
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... The increase in the same VLAN group share the same frame broadcast domain thus increase network performance through a router. Chapter 1 Getting to Know Your Switch 1.1.4 IEEE 802.1Q VLAN Application Examples A VLAN (Virtual Local Area Network) allows a physical network to be used to discover other VLAN groups too... group(s) unless such traffic first goes through reduced broadcast traffic. Stations on IPv6, refer to enhance IP address size and features. MES3500-24/24F User's Guide 25 For more than one group. VLAN groups can be partitioned into multiple logical networks.
... The increase in the same VLAN group share the same frame broadcast domain thus increase network performance through a router. Chapter 1 Getting to Know Your Switch 1.1.4 IEEE 802.1Q VLAN Application Examples A VLAN (Virtual Local Area Network) allows a physical network to be used to discover other VLAN groups too... group(s) unless such traffic first goes through reduced broadcast traffic. Stations on IPv6, refer to enhance IP address size and features. MES3500-24/24F User's Guide 25 For more than one group. VLAN groups can be partitioned into multiple logical networks.
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...to the web configurator and in a safe place. • Back up an earlier configuration file, you would not have to reset the Switch to its factory default settings. Use a password that's not easy to guess and that consists of different types of characters, such as ... • Command Line Interface. If you forget your last configuration. 26 MES3500-24/24F User's Guide You could simply restore your password, you will have to totally re-configure the Switch. Cluster Management allows you to manage the Switch. • Web Configurator. If you backed up the configuration (and make ...
...to the web configurator and in a safe place. • Back up an earlier configuration file, you would not have to reset the Switch to its factory default settings. Use a password that's not easy to guess and that consists of different types of characters, such as ... • Command Line Interface. If you forget your last configuration. 26 MES3500-24/24F User's Guide You could simply restore your password, you will have to totally re-configure the Switch. Cluster Management allows you to manage the Switch. • Web Configurator. If you backed up the configuration (and make ...
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...a #2 Philips screwdriver. Make sure there is a power outlet nearby. 3 Make sure there is clean and dry. 2 Set the Switch on a standard EIA rack. MES3500-24/24F User's Guide 27 Use the rubber feet in a desktop installation and the brackets in a wiring closet with other equipment. Follow the ...steps below to mount your Switch on an EIA standard size, 19-inch rack or in a rack-mounted installation. CHAPTER 2...
...a #2 Philips screwdriver. Make sure there is a power outlet nearby. 3 Make sure there is clean and dry. 2 Set the Switch on a standard EIA rack. MES3500-24/24F User's Guide 27 Use the rubber feet in a desktop installation and the brackets in a wiring closet with other equipment. Follow the ...steps below to mount your Switch on an EIA standard size, 19-inch rack or in a rack-mounted installation. CHAPTER 2...
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...four screw holes on the bracket with the screw holes on a rack. Take all the equipment it contains. • Make sure the position of the Switch does not make the rack unstable or top-heavy. Chapter 2 Hardware Installation and Connection 2.3.1.1 Precautions • Make sure the rack will safely support the... anchor the rack securely before installing the unit. 2.3.2 Attaching the Mounting Brackets to install the second mounting bracket on the other side of the Switch. 4 You may now mount the Switch on the side of the Switch. Proceed to the next section. 28 MES3500-24/24F User's Guide
...four screw holes on the bracket with the screw holes on a rack. Take all the equipment it contains. • Make sure the position of the Switch does not make the rack unstable or top-heavy. Chapter 2 Hardware Installation and Connection 2.3.1.1 Precautions • Make sure the rack will safely support the... anchor the rack securely before installing the unit. 2.3.2 Attaching the Mounting Brackets to install the second mounting bracket on the other side of the Switch. 4 You may now mount the Switch on the side of the Switch. Proceed to the next section. 28 MES3500-24/24F User's Guide
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Figure 6 Mounting the Switch on a Rack 2 Using a #2 Philips screwdriver, install the M5 flat head screws through the mounting bracket holes into the rack. 3 Repeat steps 1 and 2 to the Switch) on one side of the rack, lining up the two screw holes on the bracket with the screw holes on the other side of the rack. MES3500-24/24F User's Guide 29 Chapter 2 Hardware Installation and Connection 2.3.3 Mounting the Switch on a Rack 1 Position a mounting bracket (that is already attached to attach the second mounting bracket on the side of the rack.
Figure 6 Mounting the Switch on a Rack 2 Using a #2 Philips screwdriver, install the M5 flat head screws through the mounting bracket holes into the rack. 3 Repeat steps 1 and 2 to the Switch) on one side of the rack, lining up the two screw holes on the bracket with the screw holes on the other side of the rack. MES3500-24/24F User's Guide 29 Chapter 2 Hardware Installation and Connection 2.3.3 Mounting the Switch on a Rack 1 Position a mounting bracket (that is already attached to attach the second mounting bracket on the side of the rack.
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... Interfaces Console Port Power Connection Fast Ethernet Ports Figure 8 MES3500-24 Front Panel: DC Model Power Switch LEDs Signal slot Dual Personality Interfaces Console Port Power Connection Fast Ethernet Ports Figure 9 MES3500-24F Front Panel: AC Model LEDs Signal slot Dual Personality Interfaces Console Port Power Connection MES3500-24/24F User's Guide Fast SFP Slots Signal slot 30
... Interfaces Console Port Power Connection Fast Ethernet Ports Figure 8 MES3500-24 Front Panel: DC Model Power Switch LEDs Signal slot Dual Personality Interfaces Console Port Power Connection Fast Ethernet Ports Figure 9 MES3500-24F Front Panel: AC Model LEDs Signal slot Dual Personality Interfaces Console Port Power Connection MES3500-24/24F User's Guide Fast SFP Slots Signal slot 30
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... output pins to a signal input terminal on another piece of equipment. Table 1 Front Panel Connections LABEL Power Switch Power Connection 24 10/100 Mbps RJ-45 Fast Ethernet Ports (MES3500-24) 24 100 Mbps Fast SFP Slots (MES3500-24F) Four Dual Personality Interfaces Console Port Signal slot DESCRIPTION This is for fiber-optic or copper connections to...
... output pins to a signal input terminal on another piece of equipment. Table 1 Front Panel Connections LABEL Power Switch Power Connection 24 10/100 Mbps RJ-45 Fast Ethernet Ports (MES3500-24) 24 100 Mbps Fast SFP Slots (MES3500-24F) Four Dual Personality Interfaces Console Port Signal slot DESCRIPTION This is for fiber-optic or copper connections to...
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... port connections. A transceiver is a single unit that is turned off this feature, the Switch determines the connection speed by detecting the signal on , an Ethernet port negotiates with a mini-GBIC slot to one connection for details. 32 MES3500-24/24F User's Guide Chapter 3 Hardware Overview Connect the male 9-pin end of the console cable...
... port connections. A transceiver is a single unit that is turned off this feature, the Switch determines the connection speed by detecting the signal on , an Ethernet port negotiates with a mini-GBIC slot to one connection for details. 32 MES3500-24/24F User's Guide Chapter 3 Hardware Overview Connect the male 9-pin end of the console cable...
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...1 Insert the transceiver into the slot with different types of PCB board facing down. 2 Press the transceiver firmly until it is operating. MES3500-24/24F User's Guide 33 Chapter 3 Hardware Overview You can use different transceivers to connect to remove a mini-GBIC transceiver (SFP module). 1 ...the transceiver. 2 Open the transceiver's latch (latch styles vary). Check the LEDs to the transceiver. You can change transceivers while the Switch is functioning properly. 4 Close the transceiver's latch (latch styles vary). 5 Connect the fiber optic cables to verify that it clicks...
...1 Insert the transceiver into the slot with different types of PCB board facing down. 2 Press the transceiver firmly until it is operating. MES3500-24/24F User's Guide 33 Chapter 3 Hardware Overview You can use different transceivers to connect to remove a mini-GBIC transceiver (SFP module). 1 ...the transceiver. 2 Open the transceiver's latch (latch styles vary). Check the LEDs to the transceiver. You can change transceivers while the Switch is functioning properly. 4 Close the transceiver's latch (latch styles vary). 5 Connect the fiber optic cables to verify that it clicks...
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... a power supply. 3.1.4.1 AC Power Connection Connect the female end of the power cord to a power outlet. 34 MES3500-24/24F User's Guide Keep the power supply switch and the Switch's power switch in Chapter 46 on page 333, and make sure you are using the correct power source as shown on the power. Use only... power wires of your Switch. Note: Check the power supply requirements in the OFF position until you come to a power source after you have installed it. Figure 13 Removing...
... a power supply. 3.1.4.1 AC Power Connection Connect the female end of the power cord to a power outlet. 34 MES3500-24/24F User's Guide Keep the power supply switch and the Switch's power switch in Chapter 46 on page 333, and make sure you are using the correct power source as shown on the power. Use only... power wires of your Switch. Note: Check the power supply requirements in the OFF position until you come to a power source after you have installed it. Figure 13 Removing...