
IntraSpection ™ Personality Module 3Com ® SuperStack ™ II Switch 1000 User’s Manual Asanté Technologies, Inc.821 Fox LaneSan Jose, CA 951311.800.66
Introduction Page 1-2 Management Options The SuperStack II Switch 1000 Personality Module supports the follow-ing management options: ❏ VLAN — up to
IntraSpection Personality Modules Page 1-3 System Requirements Server ❏ IntraSpection version 1.01. ❏ PC with 80486 or faster microprocessor. ❏ 48MB
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Page 2-1 2 Installation This chapter explains how to install the SuperStack II Switch 1000 Per-sonality Module. Installing a Personality Module ▲ Im
InstallationPage 2-2The “Software License Agreement” window appears. Review the agreement carefully.7 Click Yes to accept the agreement and continue
Installing a Personality ModulePage 2-313 Click OK.The “IntraSpection Module Installation” window appears.▲ Important: This window should be pointing
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Page 3-13Accessing the DeviceThis chapter explains how to access the SuperStack II Switch 1000 Per-sonality Module’s Device Page. The Device Page pro
Accessing the DevicePage 3-2❏ Type the highest (last) IP address on your network in the Hi IP Address field.❏ Select New in the Discovery Mode field to
Device InformationPage 3-3Device Page ComponentsThe Device Page consists of several components, including device infor-mation, a front panel image, a
Copyright Notice Copyright 1997 by Asanté Technologies, Inc . All rights reserved. No part of this manual, or any associated artwork, software, p
Accessing the DevicePage 3-4VLAN Identification WindowThe VLAN identification window displays the number of the currently selected VLAN group. It also
Front Panel ImagePage 3-5Selecting the Device for ManagementThe SuperStack II Switch 1000 can be managed at different levels; that is, at the device,
Accessing the DevicePage 3-6Selecting a Port for ManagementTo select a port for management:❏ Click once on a port on the front panel image. If a VLAN
TablesPage 3-7MenusThe menus on the SuperStack II Switch 1000’s Device Page provide access to the different management options supported by the Person
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Page 4-14ManagementThis chapter explains how manage the SuperStack II Switch 1000 via the IntraSpection Personality Module. ▲ Important: To manage th
ManagementPage 4-2▲ Important: For information on using VLAN, see Chap-ter 5, “VLAN.”Management Task Page NumberManaging the port address table page 4
Setting Community StringsPage 4-3Setting Community StringsCommunity strings define access rights for reading and writing SNMP data objects for a device
ManagementPage 4-4Figure 4-2 IntraSpection Map Manager Page3 Click the Edit Device button.The Map Configuration Table appears, similar to Figure 4-3.Fi
Configuring Network Access ParametersPage 4-5Configuring Network Access ParametersTo configure and/or manage the SuperStack II Switch 1000 over the net-
Page iii Table of Contents Preface...vii About This Manual...
ManagementPage 4-6Configuring Identification InformationTo help with device identification, you can add certain details about the SuperStack II Switch 10
Performing a Software UpgradePage 4-7Performing a Software UpgradeThe SuperStack II Switch 1000’s software can be upgraded via IntraSpection.To upgrad
ManagementPage 4-8Updating the Device PageThe files for the SuperStack II Switch 1000’s Personality Module are stored within the IntraSpection Applicat
Viewing General Device InformationPage 4-9Viewing General Device InformationGeneral device information includes items such as the device’s chassis nam
ManagementPage 4-10Resetting the DeviceYou can reset the SuperStack II Switch 1000 via one of two methods:❏ By physically powering off the SuperStack
Viewing Group InformationPage 4-11Viewing Group InformationThe Slot Configuration Table displays and allows you to modify group information about the S
ManagementPage 4-12Managing Trap ReceiversThe SuperStack II Switch 1000 can be set to generate traps. Traps are messages sent across the network to a
Managing Trap ReceiversPage 4-13▲ Important: Do NOT type an IP address of 0.0.0.0. 6 Type the community string of the management station in the Commun
ManagementPage 4-14Viewing SNMP Agent InformationSNMP agent information includes items such as the device’s PROM soft-ware version number, recent rese
Managing the Port Address TablePage 4-15Managing the Port Address TableThe Port Address Table is a table of node addresses that the device receives on
Page iv Menus3-7Tables...3-7Table Columns...
ManagementPage 4-16Specifying Port AccessTo restrict access to a port by specifying the physical address that is authorized to connect to the port:1 S
Page 4-17Deleting an EntryTo manually delete an entry in the Port Address Table:1 Select an entry to be deleted by clicking once on its row in the tab
ManagementPage 4-18Viewing StatisticsStatistics for a SuperStack II Switch 1000, one of its VLAN groups, or one of its ports can be viewed in two diff
Viewing StatisticsPage 4-19Statistics are gathered in the following columns: ❏ Curr — (current) the number of occurrences each second.❏ Peak — the lar
ManagementPage 4-20Graph Statistics1 To view statistics for the SuperStack II Switch 1000, do not select anything on the Device Page’s front panel ima
Page 5-15VLANThis chapter provides an overview of VLAN and explains how to use it with the SuperStack II Switch 1000. VLAN OverviewVLAN stands for vi
VLANPage 5-2Viewing VLAN Groups The SuperStack II Switch 1000 comes with 16 groups of VLAN. At start-up, all of the switch’s ports are on vlan1 (disp
VLAN GroupsPage 5-3VLAN GroupsThe 16 VLAN groups are identified by a number (vlan1, vlan2, etc ) and a corresponding button, as shown in Figure 5-2.Fig
VLANPage 5-4VLAN Menu ItemsThe menu items on the VLANView screen allow for individual manage-ment of each of the 16 groups of VLAN. The menu items ar
VLAN GroupsPage 5-5Creating VLAN GroupsThe SuperStack II Switch 1000 comes with 16 groups of VLAN. By default, all of the switch’s ports are assigned
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VLANPage 5-6Figure 5-5 Selecting a port button6 While holding down the mouse button, drag the dot onto the VLAN group button that you want to assign t
VLAN GroupsPage 5-7Figure 5-7 New VLAN group7 Repeat steps 1 – 6 for each port you want to assign to a VLAN group.the port is assignedto the VLAN grou
VLANPage 5-8Managing VLAN GroupsThere are two ways to manage each configured group of VLAN on the SuperStack II Switch 1000:❏ via the VLANView Page❏ vi
Naming a VLAN GroupPage 5-9Naming a VLAN GroupFor identification purposes, configured groups of VLAN can be assigned a name (such as “Marketing” or “Pay
VLANPage 5-10Figure 5-10 VLAN Workgroup Table4 Select the VLAN group to be named by clicking once on its row entry. 5 Click Modify.The Modify Dialog b
Disabling a VLAN GroupPage 5-11Disabling a VLAN GroupDisabling a VLAN group prevents all of the ports belonging to that group from communicating with
VLANPage 5-12Viewing Statistics for a VLAN GroupYou can view statistics — in table and graph formats — for each of the configured groups of VLAN on the
Page 6-16MenusThis chapter describes each management menu on the SuperStack II Switch 1000 Personality Module’s Device Page. The table below provides
MenusPage 6-2Menu DescriptionNetwAccess Allows you to view and configure network access informa-tion (both in-band and out-of-band) for the device. S
VLANPage 6-3VLANThis menu allows you to name, disable or enable any of the SuperStack II Switch 1000’s 16 groups of VLAN.Table 6-2 describes each fiel
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MenusPage 6-4Address ListThis menu displays the SuperStack II Switch 1000’s MAC address table. The MAC address table is a table of node addresses tha
Address ListPage 6-5Field DescriptionAddress Status Configurable field; determines the status of the MAC address in the Port Address Table. ❏ nonPerman
MenusPage 6-6IdentifyThis menu allows you to view and configure identification information for the SuperStack II Switch 1000.Table 6-4 describes each fie
DevicePage 6-7DeviceThis menu allows you to view general information for the SuperStack II Switch 1000.Table 6-5 describes each field in the Device men
MenusPage 6-8AgentThis menu displays read-only SNMP agent information for the Super-Stack Switch 1000.Table 6-6 describes each field in the Agent menu.
SlotsPage 6-9SlotsThis menu allows you to view and configure group information for the SuperStack II Switch 1000. The group information includes detai
MenusPage 6-10Field DescriptionService Type Read-only field; displays what kind of entity is present at this location.❏ (1) unmanaged 802.3 repeater❏
SlotsPage 6-11Field DescriptionEntity Type (continued)❏ (32) 6-port resilient fiber❏ (65) 12-port UTP, RJ45 connector❏ (66) 12-port UTP, RJ45 connec
MenusPage 6-12Field DescriptionSwVersion Read-only field; displays the software version number of the entity at this location if the entity contains a
UpgradePage 6-13UpgradeThis menu allows you to set the download file name and server address for upgrading the device’s software.Table 6-8 describes ea
Page vii Preface About This Manual This manual introduces the IntraSpection Personality Module for the fol-lowing device: ❏ The 3Com SuperStack II Sw
MenusPage 6-14Network AccessThis menu allows you to view and configure network access informa-tion (both in-band and out-of-band) for the SuperStack II
Trap ReceiversPage 6-15Trap ReceiversThis menu allows you to determine the management stations that will receive traps from the SuperStack II Switch 1
MenusPage 6-16Field DescriptionCategory (continued)❏ ‘00000020’h — regular heartbeat traps❏ ‘00000040’h — end station table traps❏ ‘00000080’h — reser
ValidatePage 6-17ValidateThis menu updates the SuperStack II Switch 1000 Device Page with the latest information from the IntraSpection Application Se
MenusPage 6-18GraphThis menu allows you to view real-time statistical information — in a graph format — on the SuperStack II Switch 1000, one of its V
GraphPage 6-19Field DescriptionStatistics (continued)Group Statistics❏ Readable Frames — displays the total number of good or readable frames (frames
MenusPage 6-20Field DescriptionStatistics (continued)Port Statistics (continued)❏ Forwarded Frames — displays the total num-ber of frames that were f
TablePage 6-21TableThis menu allows you to view real-time statistical information, in table format, on the SuperStack II Switch 1000, one of its VLAN
MenusPage 6-22VLAN ViewThis menu allows you to view, configure, and manage the 16 groups of VLAN that are supported by the SuperStack II Switch 1000.Ta
VLAN ViewPage 6-23Field Description❏ Setup❏ Upgrade — allows you to set the down-load file name and server address for upgrading the device’s software.
Preface Page viii Document Conventions This manual uses the following conventions to convey instructions and information: ❏ Commands and key words ar
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Page A-1ATechnical SupportContacting Asanté Technical SupportTo contact Asanté Technical Support:Telephone (800) 622-7464Fax (408) 432-6018Fax-Back (8
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Index-iIndexAabout this manual viiaccess to ports, restricting 4-16action field, slots menu 6-12add button 3-7address field, address list6-4index field,
Index-iigroups of VLANcreating5-5disabling 5-11naming 5-9statistics, viewing 5-12viewing 3-4Hhardware requirements 1-3heartbeat interval field, agent
Index-iiimenus (continued)components of3-7overview of 6-1tablescomponents of3-7resizing 3-7MIB, private 1-1MicrosoftAccess1-3IIS 1-3Internet Explorer
Index-ivselecting (continued)VLAN for management3-5serial number, location of 2-2server address field, upgrade menu 6-13requirements 1-3service ID fiel
Index-vWindows NT (continued)4.01-3starting server 2-3World Wide Web browsers supported1-3write community string, configuring4-3 book Page v Thursda
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Page 1-1 1 Introduction IntraSpection Personality Modules A Personality Module is a “plug-in” to the IntraSpection system that allows for expanded ma
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