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3–2 MULTILINK ML2400 ETHERNET COMMUNICATIONS SWITCH – INSTRUCTION MANUAL

INSTALLATION CHAPTER 3: INSTALLATION

Locate an power source within six feet (2 meters) of the intended ML2400 site. The rugged

metal case of the will normally protect the switch from accidental damage in a lab or

workplace setting. Maintain an open view of the front to visually monitor the status LEDs.

Default Chapter1
- Instruction Manual1
- Table of Contents3
- Inspecting the Package and Product9
Getting Started9
Ordering10
- Order Codes10
Specifications11
- Technical Specifications11
- Environmental Specifications13
- Type Tests13
- Physical Specifications14
- Approvals and Warranty14
Firmware Overview16
- Command Line Firmware16
- Enervista Software16
- Before Starting17
Command Line Interface Firmware18
- Console Connection18
- Console Setup18
- Console Screen19
- Logging in for the First Time19
- Automatic Ip Address Configuration19
- Setting the Ip Parameters20
- Privilege Levels22
- User Management22
- Help23
- Exiting25
Enervista Secure Web Management26
- Logging in for the First Time26
- Privilege Levels27
- User Management27
- Modifying the Privilege Level30
- Help30
- Exiting31
Ml2400 Firmware Updates32
- Updating Multilink Firmware32
- Selecting the Proper Version32
- Updating through the Command Line32
- Updating through the Enervista Software33
- Introduction to the Ml240037
- Communications Modules37
Overview37
- D Escription37
- Design Aspects38
Communications Modules39
- Four-Port Modules39
- Six-Port Modules40
- Eight-Port Modules40
- Gigabit (1000 Mbps) Modules42
Features and Benefits43
- Packet Prioritization, 802.1P Qos43
- Frame Buffering and Flow Control43
- Multilink Switch Software43
- Redundant Power Supply44
- Additional Features and Benefits44
- D Escription44
Applications46
- Description46
- Ml2400 Switch for Avlan Application46
- Network with Multiple Subnets47
- Precautions49
- Locating the Ml240049
Connecting Ethernet Media51
- Description51
- Connecting ST-Type Fiber Optics (Twist-Lock)51
- Connecting SC-Type Fiber Optics (Snap-In)52
- Connecting Single-Mode Fiber Optics52
- Connecting Rj45 Twisted Pair52
- Connecting Gigabit Media Using Gbics53
Mechanical Installation54
- Rack Mounting54
Electrical Installation56
- Powering the Ml240056
- Ul Requirements for DC-Powered Units56
- Alarm Contacts57
- Dielectric Strength (Hi-Pot) Testing58
Connecting a Management Console Terminal to the Ml240059
- Description59
- Switching Functionality61
- Filtering and Forwarding61
- Address Learning62
- Status Leds62
- Up-Link Manual Switches (for RJ45 Port Only)62
- Auto-Negotiation (for Fast Ethernet Copper Ports)62
- Flow Control63
- Power Budget Calculations with Fiber Media65
- D Escription67
Troubleshooting67
- Overview67
- Before Calling for Assistance67
- When Calling for Assistance67
- O Verview69
Importance of an Ip Address71
- Dhcp and Bootp71
- Bootp Database71
- Configuring Dhcp/Bootp/Manual/Auto71
- C Ommands73
- Using Telnet73
- E Xample75
Setting Parameters76
- Setting Serial Port Parameters76
- System Parameters76
- Date and Time77
- Network Time78
System Configuration81
- Saving and Loading - Command Line81
- Config File81
- Displaying Configuration84
- Saving Configuration87
- Script File89
- Saving and Loading - Enervista Software90
- Host Names92
- Erasing Configuration93
Ipv697
- Introduction to Ipv697
- Hats Changed in Ipv697
- Ipv6 Addressing98
- Configuring Ipv699
- List of Commands in this Chapter100
Securing Access101
- Description101
- Passwords101
- Port Security Feature102
Configuring Port Security through the Command Line Interface103
- Commands103
- Security Logs108
- Authorized Managers110
Configuring Port Security with Enervista Software112
- Commands112
- Logs114
- Authorized Managers115
Introduction to 802.1X117
- Description117
- Protocol117
Configuring 802.1X through the Command Line Interface120
- Commands120
- Example122
Configuring 802.1X with Enervista Secure Web Management125
- Software125
- Commands125
Introduction to Tacacs+129
- Overview129
- Tacacs+ Flow130
- Tacacs+ Packet130
Configuring Tacacs+ through the Command Line Interface132
- Commands132
- Example132
Configuring Tacacs+ with Enervista Secure Web Management134
- Software134
Ping137
Passwords137
Packet Prioritization137
- Port Mirroring137
- D Escription137
Port Mirroring Using the Command Line Interface138
- Commands138
Port Setup139
- Commands139
- Flow Control141
- Back Pressure141
- Broadcast Storms144
- Link Loss Alert146
  - Link Los Alert146
  - Software148
Port Mirroring Using Enervista Secure Web Management148
- Commands148
- Port Setup149
- Broadcast Storms151
Vlan Description153
- Overview153
- Tag VLAN Vs. Port VLAN155
Configuring Port Vlans through the Command Line Interface156
- Description156
- Commands156
- Example157
Configuring Port Vlans with Enervista Secure Web Management161
- Software161
- Description161
Configuring Tag Vlans through the Command Line Interface165
- Description165
- Commands165
- Example166
Configuring Tag Vlans with Enervista Secure Web Management172
- Software172
- Description172
11 : Vlan Registration Overview177
Over Garp Description177
- Gvrp Concepts177
- Gvrp Operations178
Configuring Gvrp through the Command Line Interface183
- Commands183
- Gvrp Operation Notes183
  - Configuring GVRP with Enervista Secure Web Management Software185
Configuring Gvrp with Enervista Secure Web Management185
- Example185
- Features and Operation187
Configuring Stp189
- Rstp Concepts199
- D Escription199
- Transition from Stp to Rstp200
Configuring Rstp through the Command Line Interface202
- Normal Rstp202
- Show Stp Ports210
- Smart RSTP (Ring-Only Mode) through the Command Line Interface212
  - Configuring STP/RSTP with Enervista Secure Web Management Software214
- Normal Rstp214
- Smart RSTP (Ring-Only Mode) with Enervista Secure Web Management Software218
Qos Overview223
- Description223
- Qos Concepts223
- Qo Concept223
- Diffserv and Qos224
- Ip Precedence224
Configuring Qos through the Command Line Interface226
- Commands226
- Example228
  - Software231
Configuring Qos with Enervista Secure Web Management231
- Description231
- Description235
Overview235
- Igmp Concepts235
- Ip Multicast Filters238
- Reserved Addresses Excluded from Ip Multicast (Igmp) Filtering239
- Igmp Support239
Configuring Igmp through the Command Line Interface240
- Commands240
- Example242
  - Show Igmp243
  - Configuring IGMP with Enervista Secure Web Management Software245
Configuring Igmp with Enervista Secure Web Management245
- Example245
- Description247
- Overview247
- Snmp Concepts247
Configuring Snmp through the Command Line Interface250
- Commands250
- Example251
  - Configuring SNMP with Enervista Secure Web Management Software256
Configuring Snmp with Enervista Secure Web Management256
- Example256
Configuring Rmon259
- Description259
- Commands259
- Escription261
Alarm Relays261
- Configuring Alarm Relays through the Command Line Interface262
- Configuring Alarm Relays with Enervista Secure Web Management Software265
E-Mail266
- Description266
- Commands266
- Example268
Statistics269
- Viewing Port Statistics with Enervista Secure Web Management Software269
Serial Connectivity271
- Description271
History272
- Commands272
Ping273
- Ping through the Command Line Interface273
Prompt274
- Changing the Command Line Prompt274
System Events275
- Description275
- E Xample275
- Enervista Example276
Command Reference278
- Main Commands278
- Configuration Commands280
Modbus Configuration285
- Overview285
- Command Line Interface Settings285
- Enervista Settings286
Memory Mapping287
- Modbus Memory Map287
- Format Codes320
Redundant Power Supply321
Radius321
- Change Notes321
- Changes to the Manual321
- Revision History321
- 19: Appendix Revision History325
Warranty325
- Ge Multilin Warranty Statement325

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