SMC Networks TigerSwitch SMC6128L2 User Manual

C ONFIGURING THE S WITCH
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Command Attributes
• System Log Status – Enables/disables the logging of debug or error
messages to the logging process. (Default: Enabled)
• Flash Level – Limits log messages saved to the switch’s permanent
flash memory for all levels up to the specified level. For example, if
level 3 is specified, all messages from level 0 to level 3 will be logged to
flash. (Range: 0-7, Default: 3)
• RAM Level – Limits log messages saved to the switch’s temporary
RAM memory for all levels up to the specified level. For example, if
level 7 is specified, all messages from level 0 to level 7 will be logged to
RAM. (Range: 0-7, Default: 7)
Note: The Flash Level must be equal to or less than the RAM Level.
Table 3-3. Logging Levels
Level Severity Name Description
7 Debug Debugging messages
6 Informational Informational messages only
5 Notice Normal but significant condition, such as cold
start
4 Warning Warning conditions (e.g., return false,
unexpected return)
3 Error Error conditions (e.g., invalid input, default used)
2 Critical Critical conditions (e.g., memory allocation, or
free memory error - resource exhausted)
1 Alert Immediate action needed
0 Emergency System unusable
* There are only Level 2, 5 and 6 error messages for the current firmware release.

SMC Networks TigerSwitch SMC6128L2 Specifications

General

Model	SMC6128L2
Port Speed	10/100/1000 Mbps
Switching Capacity	56 Gbps
MAC Address Table Size	8K
Jumbo Frame Support	Yes
Manageable	Yes
Power Supply	Internal
Power Consumption	30 W
Weight	2.5 kg
Type	Switch
Jumbo Frame Support Size	9216 bytes
Forwarding Rate	41.7 Mpps

Summary

Introduction

Key Features

Lists the main features of the switch, including authentication, port configuration, and support for various protocols.

Initial Configuration

Connecting to the Switch

Explains how to establish a connection to the switch via console port or Telnet for initial setup.

Setting an IP Address

Details configuring the switch's IP address, subnet mask, and default gateway for network management access.

Configuring the Switch

Using the Web Interface

Introduces the web-based agent for configuring switch parameters, monitoring ports, and viewing statistics.

Configuring the Secure Shell

Guides on using SSH as a secure replacement for Telnet for remote management access and authentication.

Access Control Lists

Details creating ACLs for packet filtering based on IP/MAC addresses, protocols, and ports for security.

VLAN Configuration

Explains VLANs for organizing network nodes into separate broadcast domains, enhancing security and efficiency.

Quality of Service

DHCP Snooping Commands

IP Source Guard Commands

Switch Clustering Commands

Command Line Interface (CLI)

Using the Command Line Interface

Spanning Tree Commands

Troubleshooting

Problems Accessing the Management Interface