HP J3245A Operator's manual

Installation and

Configuration Guide

HP J3245A

HP AdvanceStack Switch 800T

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HP Customer Support Services

How to get the latest software/agent firmware

You can download from the World Wide Web, HP FTP Library Service, CompuServe,

and HP BBS a compressed file (j3245a.exe) containing the latest version of the HP

Switch800TsoftwareandproprietaryMIB,theHPJ3108AFDDIModulesoftware,and

asoftware download utility file (update.exe). After you download the file, extract the

file by typing

filename

ANDPRESSING

[Enter]. For example, j3245a [Enter].

World Wide Web

http://www.hp.com/go/network_city

Select the “Support” section.

From this web site, you can also download information on the HP networking prod-

ucts. If you have a growing network, download the Designing HP AdvanceStack

WorkgroupNetworksGuideorcall1-800-752-0900intheU.S.toreceiveacopythrough

the mail.

HP FTP Library Service

1. FTP to Internet IP Address — ftp ftp.hp.com.

2. Log in as anonymous and press [Return] at the password prompt.

3. Enter bin to set the transfer type.

4. Enter cd /pub/networking/software.

5. Enter get

filename

to transfer the file to your computer, then quit.

CompuServe

1. Login to CompuServe.

2. Go to the “hp” service.

3. Select “HP Systems, Disks, Tapes, etc.”

4. Select “Networking Products” library.

$OWNLOAD

filename

and then quit.

HP BBS

Set your modem to no parity, eightbits, 1stop bit,set speed up to 14400 bps,and with

your telecommunication program (e.g., Windows Terminal) dial(208) 344-1691in the

U.S. to get the latest software for your HP networking product. For other countries,

see http://www.hp.com/cposupport/eschome.html.

Obtain the latest console code (j3245a.exe) from

HP FTP Library: ftp ftp-boi.external.hp.com

WorldWideWeb: http://www.hp.com/go/network_city

HP BBS: (208) 344-1691

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HP FIRST Fax Retrieval Service

HP FIRST is an automated fax retrieval service that is available 24 hours a day, seven

days a week. HP FIRST provides information on the following topics:

■Product information

■Troubleshooting instructions

■Technical reviews and articles

■Configuration information

To access HP FIRST, dial one of the following phone numbers:

Additional HP Support Services

In addition to the above services, you can purchase various HP telephone support

services which provide you expert HP technical assistance:

■NetworkPhone-InSupportprovidesyousupportatan hourlyrate.IntheU.S.,

call1-800-790-5544.Inothercountries,pleasecontactyourlocalHPResponse

Center to see if this service is available in your country.

■HP SupportPack Comprehensive Network Support provides complete prob-

lem resolution for medium to large interconnected local and wide area

networks. Contact your HP Authorized Reseller or the nearest HP Sales and

Support Office for more information.

HP offers other hardware support services. Please contact your reseller for more

information.

Location Phone Number

U.S.and Canada Only Dial1(800)333-1917withyourfaxmachineortouch-tonephone

and press 1.

Outside the U.S. and Canada Dial 1 (208) 344-4809 from your fax machine and press 9.

Toreceivealistofcurrentlyavailabledocuments,enterdocumentnumber19941.Theinformation

you requested will be sentto you by returnfax. For other countries, see http://www.hp.com/

cposupport/eschome.html.

CompuServe: Gohpsys

Lib7.

Downloadasfw.exe

NetworkPhone-In

Support (hourly): 1-800-790-5544

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HP AdvanceStack Switch 800T

Installation and Configuration Guide

HP J3245A

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Hewlett-Packard Company

8000 Foothills Boulevard, m/s 5551

Roseville, California 95747-5551

http://www.hp.com/go/network_city

This document contains information which is protected by

prior permission is prohibited, except as allowed underthe

Publication Number

J3245-90001

March 1997

Applicable Product

HP J3245A

Disclaimer

The information contained in this document is subject to

change without notice.

HEWLETT-PACKARD COMPANY MAKES NO WARRANTY

OF ANY KIND WITH REGARD TO THIS MATERIAL,

INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE IMPLIED

WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS

FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. Hewlett-Packard shall not

be liable for errors contained herein or for incidental or

consequentialdamages in connection with the furnishing,

performance, or use of this material.

Hewlett-Packard assumes no responsibility for the use or

reliability of its software on equipment that is not furnished

by Hewlett-Packard.

Warranty

A copyof the specific warranty terms applicable to your

Hewlett-Packard products and replacement parts can be

obtained from your HP Sales and Service Office or

authorized dealer.

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Preface

Use of This Guide and Other Switch 800T

Documentation

This guide describes how to install the Switch 800T (HP J3245A) in your

network and use the console interface forthe HP AdvanceStack Switch 800T

(hereafter referred to as the “Switch 800T”).

Important! Before installing or removing a transceiver module, refer to the

specific transceiver module documentation describing these procedures.

■If you need information on specific parameters in the console interface,

refer to the online help provided in the interface.

■If you need further information on Hewlett-Packard switch technology,

refer to the HP AdvanceStack Products CD shipped with your Switch

800T.

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Preface

Overview of Console Applications

Example of the HP AdvanceStack Switch 800T withFour 100Base-TXTransceivers

installed

When powered-up in the factory default configuration, the Switch 800T-

automatically operates as a multiport learning bridge with the following

configuration:

■All ports are enabled and are members of a single broadcast domain

■Spanning tree protocol (STP) disabled

The console interface provides the following capabilities for use when you

want to move beyond this basic level of operation:

■Monitoring system performance and status

■Customizing the system configuration for improved performance and

unique system requirements

■Enabling network management (SNMP) access

■Setting passwords to help protect system security

■Downloading system software updates

■Troubleshooting

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Contents

1: Installation

Installation Summary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1

1. Install Add-In Transceivers (Optional) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3

2. Verify the Switch’s Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-6

3. Mount the Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-8

4. Connect a Power Supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-16

5. Complete the Network Connections to the Switch . . . . . . . . . . 1-19

6. Connect a Console Device (Optional) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-21

Where To Go from Here . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-25

2: Using the Console Interface

Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1

Starting and Ending a Console Session . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2

Main Menu Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4

Screen Structure and Navigation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-5

Using Password Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-7

Rebooting the Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-10

Resetting the Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-12

3: Configuring the Switch

Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1

Configurable Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3

System Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-5

Port Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-6

IPX Service Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-7

Internet (IP) Service Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-9

Virtual LAN (VLAN) Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-11

IP Multicast (IGMP) Service Features—Multimedia Traffic Control 3-12

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SNMP Communities Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-13

Trap Receivers Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-15

Serial Link Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-16

Console Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-17

Network Monitoring Port Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-18

Spanning Tree Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-21

Traffic/Security Filter Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-22

Automatic Broadcast Control (ABC) Features—Layer 3 Switching 3-23

4: Monitoring and Analyzing Switch Operation from the

Console

Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1

Status and Counters Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2

Switch Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-3

Port Status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-4

Port Counters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-5

Address Table . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-7

Port Address Table . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-8

Spanning Tree (STP) Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-10

IP Multicast (IGMP) Status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-12

Automatic Broadcast Control (ABC) Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-14

Event Log . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-15

5: Using SNMP To Monitor and Manage the Switch

SNMP Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-1

SNMP Configuration Process . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-3

6: Using the Advanced Commands

Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1

Commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-4

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