Asus GigaX 1024P User's User manual
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English
Centralized Network
Management
GigaX Management Software
User’s Manual
Product Name: CNM Software
Manual Revision: 1 E1604
Release Date: May 2004
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1 Introduction ........................................................................... 1-3
1.1 GigaX 1024P Features .................................................... 1-3
1.2 Using this Document........................................................ 1-5
1.3 ASUS contact information................................................ 1-5
2 Getting to Know the GigaX 1024P ....................................... 1-6
2.1 Parts List.......................................................................... 1-6
2.2 Front Panel ...................................................................... 1-7
2.3 Rear Panel ....................................................................... 1-7
2.4 Technical Specifications................................................... 1-8
3 Quick Start Guide.................................................................. 1-9
3.1 Part 1 — Connecting the Hardware ................................. 1-9
3.2 Part 2 —Start the Switch ............................................... 1-11
3.3 Management from CNM................................................. 1-13
4 Management Functions ...................................................... 1-15
4.1 Start CNM Program ....................................................... 1-15
4.2 Functional Layout .......................................................... 1-16
4.3 General Settings for CNM.............................................. 1-18
4.4 Switch Topology ............................................................. 1-21
4.5 Switch Setup .................................................................. 1-24
4.6 System ........................................................................... 1-25
4.7 Configuration ................................................................. 1-31
4.8 Statistics......................................................................... 1-38
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1 Introduction
Congratulations on your purchase of the ASUS GigaX 1024P. You can now
manage your LAN (Local Area Network) through a friendly and powerful user
interface, the ASUS CNM. The ASUS CNM runs on Windows OS. Please
refer to the CNM installation guide for CM installation details.
This User Guide will show you how to set up the GigaX 1024P through
CNM, and how to customize its configuration to get the most out of this
product.
1.1 GigaX 1024P Features
• (24) 10/100BASE-TX auto-sensing Fast Ethernet switching ports
• (2) 10/100/1000BASE-T auto-sensing Gigabit Ethernet switching ports
• Auto MDI/MDIX support for 10/100BASE-TX & 10/100/1000BASE-T ports
• 802.3, 802.3u and 802.3ab compliant
• 8.8 Gbps switch capacity and 6.6 Mpps forwarding rate
• 8K MAC address cache with hardware-assisted aging
• 802.3x flow control
• 802.1Q-based tagged VLAN, up to 32 VLANs
• 802.1p CoS (Class of Service), 2 queues per port
• IGMP(v1, v2) snooping support
• 802.3ad link aggregation (trunking), up to 8 trunk groups
• Bandwidth management for each port and Tx/Rx direction
• Broadcast storming filtering
• CNM Windows-based software provides easy management
• LEDs for port link status, speed, duplex mode and collisions
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1.2 Using this Document
1.2.1 Notational conventions
•Acronyms are defined the first time they appear in text and in the
glossary.
•For brevity, the GigaX switch is referred to as the switch.
•The terms LAN and network are used interchangeably to refer to
a group of Ethernet-connected computers at one site.
1.2.2 Typographical conventions
•Italics are used to present the texts displayed or you type in the
CNM user interface.
•Boldface type text is used for items you select from menus and
drop-down lists
1.2.3 Special messages
This document uses the following icons to call your attention to specific
instructions or explanations.
Note: Provides clarification or nonessential information on the current
topic.
Definition: Explains terms or acronyms that may be unfamiliar to many
readers. These terms are also included in the Glossary.
WARNING: Provides messages of high importance, including messages
relating to personal safety or system integrity.
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ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. (Asia-Pacific)
Web SiteAddress: www.asus.com.tw
General Telephone: +886-2-2894-3447
General Fax: +886-2-2894-7798
Technical Support
Networking (Tel): +886-2-2890-7902 (English)
MB/Others (Tel): +886-2-2890-7121 (English)
Notebook (Tel): +886-2-2890-7122 (English)
Desktop/Server (Tel): +886-2-2890-7123 (English)
Support Fax: +886-2-2890-7698
ASUS COMPUTER INTERNATIONAL (America)
Web SiteAddress: usa.asus.com
General Fax: +1-510-608-4555
Technical Support
Support Fax: +1-502-933-8713
General Support: +1-502-995-0883
Notebook (Tel): +1-510-739-3777 x5110
ASUS COMPUTER GmbH (Germany & Austria)
Web SiteAddress: www.asuscom.de
Online Contact: www.asuscom.de/sales
General Telephone: +49-2102-95990
General Fax: +49-2102-959911
Technical Support
Online Support: www.asuscom.de/support
Support Fax: +49-2102-959911
Component Support: +49-2102-95990
Notebook Support: +49-2102-959910
ASUS COMPUTER (Middle East and North Africa)
Web SiteAddress: www.ASUSarabia.com
General Telephone: +9714-283-1774
General Fax: +9714-283-1775
1.3 ASUS contact information
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2 Getting to Know the GigaX 1024P
2.1 Parts List
In addition to this document, the switch should come with the following:
• GigaX 1024P managed switch
• AC Power cord
• Rack installation kit (2 brackets with 6 screws (M3 x 6L))
• Installation CD-ROM
• Quick installation guide
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Label Function
POWER Connects to the supplied power cord
2.2 Front Panel
The front panel contains LED indicators that show the status of the unit.
2.3 Rear Panel
The rear panel contains the ports for the unit’s power connections.
Label Color Light Function
POWER Green On The switch is powered on and operate normally
Off The switch is powered off
10/100 ports from 1 to 24
STATUS / SPEED Green On Ethernet link is established in 100 Mbps
Flashing Data frames are being transmitted on this port
Off No Ethernet link
Amber On Ethernet link is established in 10 Mbps
Flashing Data frames are being transmitted on this port
DUPLEX/COLLISION Amber On The port is operating in full duplex mode
Flashing The port is operating in half duplex mode and
collisions are occurring
Off The port is operating in half duplex mode
10/100/1000 Gigabit ports form 25 to 26
STATUS Green On Link is present
Flashing Data frames are being transmitted/received on this port
Off Link is not present
SPEED Green On 1000Mbps
Amber On 100Mbps
Off 10Mbps
DUPLEX/COLLISION Amber On The port is operating in full duplex mode
Flashing The port is operating in half duplex mode and
collisions are occurring
Off The port is operating in half duplex mode
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2.4 Technical Specifications
Physical Dimensions: 43.5mm(H) X 444 mm(W) X 200mm(D)
Environmental Ranges:
Operating temperature: -10ºC to 50ºC (14ºF to 122ºF)
Storage temperature: -40ºC to 70ºC (-40ºF to 158ºF)
Operating humidity: 15% to 90%
Storage humidity: 00% to 95%
Power:
Input: 100-240V AC / 2.5A / 50-60Hz
Power Consumption: 12W
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3 Quick Start Guide
This Quick Start Guide provides basic instructions to set up the GigaX
environment.
• Part 1 shows you how to install the GigaX on a flat surface or in a rack.
• Part 2 provides instructions to set up the hardware.
• Part 3 shows you how to configure basic settings on the GigaX.
This Quick Start Guide assumes that you have installed ASUS CNM in a
Windows PC. Both the switch and the PC are located in the same network.
For CNM installation, please refer to the CNM installation guide.
3.1 Part 1 — Connecting the Hardware
In Part 1, you select a proper place to install the switch. Please use the
operating environment specifications as references to choose the installation
place. The Ethernet cable length from the switch to an attached device
cannot exceed 100 meters (328 feet).
3.1.1 Installing the Switch on a Flat Surface
The switch should be installed on a level surface that can support the weight
of the switches and their accessories. Attach four rubber pads on the marked
location on the bottom of the switch.
3.1.2 Mounting the Switch in a Rack
1. Attach brackets to each side of the switch and make sure that the posts are
correctly inserted into the switch. Use the screws provided to fasten the
brackets to the switch.
2. Place the switch in the rack, insert and tighten two screws from the brackets
on the swith to the nuts on the rack.
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