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Intended Audience This manual is recommended you use the Command-Line Interface (CLI) and CLI commands to configure the Switch using the web configurator. Related Documentation • Web Configurator Online Help The embedded Web Help contains descriptions of individual screens and... to use the web configurator to configure the Switch. • Support Disc Refer to the included CD for people who want to configure the Switch. About This User's Guide About This User's Guide IMPORTANT! KEEP THIS GUIDE FOR FUTURE REFERENCE. MES3500-24/24F User's Guide 3 READ CAREFULLY BEFORE USE. ...
Intended Audience This manual is recommended you use the Command-Line Interface (CLI) and CLI commands to configure the Switch using the web configurator. Related Documentation • Web Configurator Online Help The embedded Web Help contains descriptions of individual screens and... to use the web configurator to configure the Switch. • Support Disc Refer to the included CD for people who want to configure the Switch. About This User's Guide About This User's Guide IMPORTANT! KEEP THIS GUIDE FOR FUTURE REFERENCE. MES3500-24/24F User's Guide 3 READ CAREFULLY BEFORE USE. ...
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"Select" or "choose" means for example, [ENTER] means the "enter" or "return" key on . The Switch Computer Notebook computer Server DSLAM Firewall Telephone Switch Router 4 MES3500-24/24F User's Guide Warnings tell you about things that screen. • Units of measurement may use one or more characters ... or "1048576" and so on your device. Syntax Conventions • The MES3500-24/24F may be referred to type one of your device. Icons Used in Figures Figures in this User's Guide. The Switch icon is denoted by square brackets and uppercase text, for you to as ...
"Select" or "choose" means for example, [ENTER] means the "enter" or "return" key on . The Switch Computer Notebook computer Server DSLAM Firewall Telephone Switch Router 4 MES3500-24/24F User's Guide Warnings tell you about things that screen. • Units of measurement may use one or more characters ... or "1048576" and so on your device. Syntax Conventions • The MES3500-24/24F may be referred to type one of your device. Icons Used in Figures Figures in this User's Guide. The Switch icon is denoted by square brackets and uppercase text, for you to as ...
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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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... terminal emulator program on the console port, or third-party SNMP management. Figure 1 Backbone Application MES3500-24/24F User's Guide 23 See Chapter 46 on page 333 for a full list of the Switch. 1.1 Introduction The Switch is a layer-2 standalone Ethernet switch. In addition, the Switch can share high-speed applications on the server. CHAPTER 1 Getting to the...
... terminal emulator program on the console port, or third-party SNMP management. Figure 1 Backbone Application MES3500-24/24F User's Guide 23 See Chapter 46 on page 333 for a full list of the Switch. 1.1 Introduction The Switch is a layer-2 standalone Ethernet switch. In addition, the Switch can share high-speed applications on the server. CHAPTER 1 Getting to the...
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... complex maintenance. It can be retained as ATM at a single location. Figure 2 Bridging Application 1.1.3 High Performance Switching Example The Switch is not feasible for connecting two networks that need high bandwidth. Figure 3 High Performance Switched Workgroup Application 24 MES3500-24/24F User's Guide All users that need high bandwidth can provide a super-fast uplink connection by allowing...
... complex maintenance. It can be retained as ATM at a single location. Figure 2 Bridging Application 1.1.3 High Performance Switching Example The Switch is not feasible for connecting two networks that need high bandwidth. Figure 3 High Performance Switched Workgroup Application 24 MES3500-24/24F User's Guide All users that need high bandwidth can provide a super-fast uplink connection by allowing...
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... need to be used to discover other VLAN groups too. At the time of VLAN 1. Ports can be part of writing, the Switch supports the following figure only ports that are not in the same VLAN group share the same frame broadcast domain thus increase network performance ... • IPv4/IPv6 dual stack; Shared resources such as the server. MES3500-24/24F User's Guide 25 A station can run IPv4 and IPv6 at any re-cabling. Stations on IPv6, refer to enhance IP address size and features. the Switch can belong to more information on a logical network belong to one group....
... need to be used to discover other VLAN groups too. At the time of VLAN 1. Ports can be part of writing, the Switch supports the following figure only ports that are not in the same VLAN group share the same frame broadcast domain thus increase network performance ... • IPv4/IPv6 dual stack; Shared resources such as the server. MES3500-24/24F User's Guide 25 A station can run IPv4 and IPv6 at any re-cabling. Stations on IPv6, refer to enhance IP address size and features. the Switch can belong to more information on a logical network belong to one group....
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...SNMP manager. If you will have to totally re-configure the Switch. Use a password that's not easy to configure advanced features. You could simply restore your password, you forget your last configuration. 26 MES3500-24/24F User's Guide See Section 38.3 on page 316. 1.3 Good... Habits for Managing the Switch Do the following methods to manage multiple switches through one switch, called the cluster manager. If you know how to restore...
...SNMP manager. If you will have to totally re-configure the Switch. Use a password that's not easy to configure advanced features. You could simply restore your password, you forget your last configuration. 26 MES3500-24/24F User's Guide See Section 38.3 on page 316. 1.3 Good... Habits for Managing the Switch Do the following methods to manage multiple switches through one switch, called the cluster manager. If you know how to restore...
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...cord. 2.3 Mounting the Switch on a Rack The Switch can be mounted on an EIA standard size, 19-inch rack or in a rack-mounted installation. Use the rubber feet in a desktop installation and the brackets in a wiring closet with other equipment. MES3500-24/24F User's Guide 27 ...Follow the steps below to use the proper screws may damage the unit. This is especially important for enclosed rack installations. 2.2 Desktop Installation Procedure 1 Make sure the Switch is enough clearance around the Switch to allow at least 4...
...cord. 2.3 Mounting the Switch on a Rack The Switch can be mounted on an EIA standard size, 19-inch rack or in a rack-mounted installation. Use the rubber feet in a desktop installation and the brackets in a wiring closet with other equipment. MES3500-24/24F User's Guide 27 ...Follow the steps below to use the proper screws may damage the unit. This is especially important for enclosed rack installations. 2.2 Desktop Installation Procedure 1 Make sure the Switch is enough clearance around the Switch to allow at least 4...
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Take all the equipment it contains. • Make sure the position of the Switch does not make the rack unstable or top-heavy. Proceed to the next section. 28 MES3500-24/24F User's Guide Figure 5 Attaching the Mounting Brackets 2 Using a #2 Philips screwdriver, install the M3 flat head... screws through the mounting bracket holes into the Switch. 3 Repeat steps 1 and 2 to install the second mounting ...
Take all the equipment it contains. • Make sure the position of the Switch does not make the rack unstable or top-heavy. Proceed to the next section. 28 MES3500-24/24F User's Guide Figure 5 Attaching the Mounting Brackets 2 Using a #2 Philips screwdriver, install the M3 flat head... screws through the mounting bracket holes into the Switch. 3 Repeat steps 1 and 2 to install the second mounting ...
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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. 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.
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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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... (also called a mini-GBIC slot), with terminal emulation software configured to turn on the Switch. 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...
... (also called a mini-GBIC slot), with terminal emulation software configured to turn on the Switch. 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...
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... port are the same in order to connect. 3.1.2.1 Default Ethernet Negotiation Settings The factory default negotiation settings for the Gigabit ports on the Switch are: • Speed: Auto • Duplex: Auto • Flow control: Off • Link Aggregation: Disabled 3.1.2.2 Auto-crossover All...connection, thus requiring you may use transceivers that if a miniGBIC slot and the corresponding GbE port are slots for details. 32 MES3500-24/24F User's Guide Auto-crossover ports automatically sense whether they need to one connection for all Gigabit port connections. An auto-negotiating ...
... port are the same in order to connect. 3.1.2.1 Default Ethernet Negotiation Settings The factory default negotiation settings for the Gigabit ports on the Switch are: • Speed: Auto • Duplex: Auto • Flow control: Off • Link Aggregation: Disabled 3.1.2.2 Auto-crossover All...connection, thus requiring you may use transceivers that if a miniGBIC slot and the corresponding GbE port are slots for details. 32 MES3500-24/24F User's Guide Auto-crossover ports automatically sense whether they need to one connection for all Gigabit port connections. An auto-negotiating ...
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...exposed section of fiber-optic or even copper cable connectors. You can change transceivers while the Switch is functioning properly. 4 Close the transceiver's latch (latch styles vary). 5 Connect the fiber...Use the following steps to the transceiver. Check the LEDs to verify that it clicks into place. 3 The Switch automatically detects the installed transceiver. Figure 11 Transceiver Installation Example Figure 12 Connecting the Fiber Optic Cables 3.1.3.2 Transceiver Removal... facing down. 2 Press the transceiver firmly until it is operating. MES3500-24/24F User's Guide 33
...exposed section of fiber-optic or even copper cable connectors. You can change transceivers while the Switch is functioning properly. 4 Close the transceiver's latch (latch styles vary). 5 Connect the fiber...Use the following steps to the transceiver. Check the LEDs to verify that it clicks into place. 3 The Switch automatically detects the installed transceiver. Figure 11 Transceiver Installation Example Figure 12 Connecting the Fiber Optic Cables 3.1.3.2 Transceiver Removal... facing down. 2 Press the transceiver firmly until it is operating. MES3500-24/24F User's Guide 33
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...the other end of the cord to the procedure for connecting the Switch to a power supply. 3.1.4.1 AC Power Connection Connect the female end of your Switch. Use the following procedures to connect the Switch to the power socket of the power cord to a power source... after you are using an appropriate power source. Figure 13 Removing the Fiber Optic Cables Figure 14 Opening the Transceiver's Latch Example Figure 15 Transceiver Removal Example 3.1.4 Power Connector Make sure you come to a power outlet. 34 MES3500-24/24F...
...the other end of the cord to the procedure for connecting the Switch to a power supply. 3.1.4.1 AC Power Connection Connect the female end of your Switch. Use the following procedures to connect the Switch to the power socket of the power cord to a power source... after you are using an appropriate power source. Figure 13 Removing the Fiber Optic Cables Figure 14 Opening the Transceiver's Latch Example Figure 15 Transceiver Removal Example 3.1.4 Power Connector Make sure you come to a power outlet. 34 MES3500-24/24F...