Linksys SLM224G4S User Manual

Linksys SLM224G4S User Manual

24-port or 48-port 10/100 plus 4-port 10/100/1000 gigabit resilient clustering smart switch
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USER GUIDE
BUSINESS SERIES
24-Port or 48-Port 10/100 +
4-Port 10/100/1000 Gigabit
Resilient Clustering Smart
Switch with 2 Combo SFPs
SLM224G4S, SLM248G4S
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  • Page 1 USER GUIDE BUSINESS SERIES 24-Port or 48-Port 10/100 + 4-Port 10/100/1000 Gigabit Resilient Clustering Smart Switch with 2 Combo SFPs SLM224G4S, SLM248G4S Model:...
  • Page 2: About This Guide

    Copyright © 2008 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. Other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders. 24/48-Port 10/100 + 4-Port Gigabit Resilient Clustering Smart Switch with 2 Combo SFPs About This Guide...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Replacing a Stacked Switch ........
  • Page 4 SNMP ........... . .38 24/48-Port 10/100 + 4-Port Gigabit Resilient Clustering Smart Switch with 2 Combo SFPs Setup >...
  • Page 5 Appendix C: Glossary 24/48-Port 10/100 + 4-Port Gigabit Resilient Clustering Smart Switch with 2 Combo SFPs SNMP > Communities ........40 SNMP >...
  • Page 6 SLM224G4S/SLM248G4S ........62...
  • Page 7: Chapter 1: Introduction

    Chapter 1 Chapter 1: Introduction Thank you for choosing the Linksys 24/48-Port 10/100 + 4-Port Gigabit Smart Switch with Resilient Clustering Technology and 2 Combo SFPs. These switches allow you to expand your network securely. Configuration of the switch is secured using SSL for Web access.
  • Page 8: Chapter 2: Product Overview

    (10 Mbps, 100 Mbps, or 1000 Mbps), and adjust its speed and duplex accordingly. 24/48-Port 10/100 + 4-Port Gigabit Resilient Clustering Smart Switch with 2 Combo SFPs Product Overview miniGBIC (1-2)
  • Page 9: Slm248G4S

    (10 Mbps, 100 Mbps, or 1000 Mbps), and adjust its speed and duplex accordingly. 24/48-Port 10/100 + 4-Port Gigabit Resilient Clustering Smart Switch with 2 Combo SFPs miniGBIC (1-2) converter) port is a connection point for a miniGBIC expansion module, so the Switch can be uplinked via fiber to another switch.
  • Page 10: Chapter 3: Installation

    A hub refers to any type of 100 Mbps hub. A 10 Mbps hub connected † to another 10 Mbps hub can span up to 100 meters (328 feet). 24/48-Port 10/100 + 4-Port Gigabit Resilient Clustering Smart Switch with 2 Combo SFPs Pre-Installation Considerations Fast Ethernet Considerations...
  • Page 11: Desktop Placement

    (e.g. use of power strips). 24/48-Port 10/100 + 4-Port Gigabit Resilient Clustering Smart Switch with 2 Combo SFPs To rack-mount the Switch in any standard 19-inch wide, 1U-high rack, follow the instructions described below.
  • Page 12: Uplinking The Switch

    Smart Switches are connected together to effectively form a single switch. The default operating mode is stacking mode. A Switch stack can contain any combination of SLM224G4S and SLM248G4S units, with the following limits: SLM224G4S only: Maximum of 6 units •...
  • Page 13: Reassigning A Slave Unit As The Master Unit

    Connect the cable’s other end to port G2 on Unit 1. For a stack with less than 6 switches, the steps are similar except that port G1 of the last switch in the stack must be connected back to port G2 of the first switch in the stack.
  • Page 14: Chapter 4: Configuration Using The Console Interface

    Select a port to communicate with the switch. Select COM1 or COM2. HyperTerminal Connect To Screen 24/48-Port 10/100 + 4-Port Gigabit Resilient Clustering Smart Switch with 2 Combo SFPs Set the serial port settings as follows, then click OK. Bits per Second: 8400...
  • Page 15: How To Use The Console Interface

    Use the arrow keys to select Execute and press Enter to complete the login process. 24/48-Port 10/100 + 4-Port Gigabit Resilient Clustering Smart Switch with 2 Combo SFPs Switch Main Menu After successful login, the Main Menu screen appears. This...
  • Page 16 Description, System Up Time, System MAC Address, System Contact, System Name and System Location. General System Information 24/48-Port 10/100 + 4-Port Gigabit Resilient Clustering Smart Switch with 2 Combo SFPs Management Settings The Management Settings screen displays the Serial Port Configuration option.
  • Page 17 NOTE: This setting has no effect when Management Access Rules are not defined. 24/48-Port 10/100 + 4-Port Gigabit Resilient Clustering Smart Switch with 2 Combo SFPs IP Configuration The IP Configuration screen displays three menu choices: IP Address Settings, HTTP Configuration, and Network Configuration.
  • Page 18 The TraceRoute screen displays the IP address of the address whose route you want to trace. 24/48-Port 10/100 + 4-Port Gigabit Resilient Clustering Smart Switch with 2 Combo SFPs TraceRoute Select Edit to change the IP address, and select Execute to begin the traceroute test.
  • Page 19 DEVICE! Download the new software image. Reset the device now. 24/48-Port 10/100 + 4-Port Gigabit Resilient Clustering Smart Switch with 2 Combo SFPs Restore System Default Settings To restore the Switch back to the factory default settings, select Restore System Default Setting and press Enter.
  • Page 20: Port Status

    You can enable or disable a port, or set its auto-negotiation status, speed and duplex mode, and flow control status. Port Configuration 24/48-Port 10/100 + 4-Port Gigabit Resilient Clustering Smart Switch with 2 Combo SFPs System Mode The System Mode screen displays information about the system mode:...
  • Page 21: Chapter 5: Configuration Using The Web-Based Utility

    “Admin > User Authentication. ” ) Login Screen 24/48-Port 10/100 + 4-Port Gigabit Resilient Clustering Smart Switch with 2 Combo SFPs Configuration Using the Web-based Utility Each time you log in, the web-based utility first displays the Setup tab’s Summary screen.
  • Page 22: Setup > Zoom

    Displays the current time. This setting can be configured from the Setup tab’s Time screen. 24/48-Port 10/100 + 4-Port Gigabit Resilient Clustering Smart Switch with 2 Combo SFPs Configuration Using the Web-based Utility Click Save Settings to save your changes. Click Cancel Changes to cancel your changes.
  • Page 23: Setup > Time

    Click Save Settings to save your changes. Click Cancel Changes to cancel your changes. 24/48-Port 10/100 + 4-Port Gigabit Resilient Clustering Smart Switch with 2 Combo SFPs Configuration Using the Web-based Utility Setup > Time The Time screen allows you to configure the time settings for the Switch.
  • Page 24: Setup > Stack Management

    Force Master, then select unit 1 or 2 from the drop-down menu. 24/48-Port 10/100 + 4-Port Gigabit Resilient Clustering Smart Switch with 2 Combo SFPs Configuration Using the Web-based Utility NOTE:...
  • Page 25 Port Management > Port Settings> Port Configuration The Port Configuration screen contains the following fields (“Read-only” indicates that a field cannot be edited). 24/48-Port 10/100 + 4-Port Gigabit Resilient Clustering Smart Switch with 2 Combo SFPs Configuration Using the Web-based Utility Port The port number.
  • Page 26: Port Management > Link Aggregation

    Click Save & Close to save the settings and close the screen. Click Close to close the screen without saving the settings. 24/48-Port 10/100 + 4-Port Gigabit Resilient Clustering Smart Switch with 2 Combo SFPs Configuration Using the Web-based Utility Port Management > Link Aggregation speed Port Management >...
  • Page 27: Port Management > Lacp

    Select Enable or Disable to manually enable or disable flow control, or select Auto- Negotiation for automatic selection of flow control. 24/48-Port 10/100 + 4-Port Gigabit Resilient Clustering Smart Switch with 2 Combo SFPs Configuration Using the Web-based Utility Current Flow Control (Read-only) The current flow control setting.
  • Page 28: Vlan Management

    The Create VLAN screen lets you create and configure global parameters for VLANs. VLAN Management > Create VLAN 24/48-Port 10/100 + 4-Port Gigabit Resilient Clustering Smart Switch with 2 Combo SFPs Configuration Using the Web-based Utility Single VLAN To create a single VLAN, enter the VLAN ID and VLAN Name, up to 32 characters long, and click Add.
  • Page 29: Vlan Management > Port To Vlan

    Select the unit that contains the ports for the VLAN you are configuring. 24/48-Port 10/100 + 4-Port Gigabit Resilient Clustering Smart Switch with 2 Combo SFPs Configuration Using the Web-based Utility For each port in the VLAN, select the appropriate...
  • Page 30: Statistics

    Statistics > RMON Statistics Statistics > RMON Statistics 24/48-Port 10/100 + 4-Port Gigabit Resilient Clustering Smart Switch with 2 Combo SFPs Configuration Using the Web-based Utility This screen allows you to display RMON statistics for the Ethernet port or LAG that you specify.
  • Page 31: Statistics > Rmon History

    Click Add to List to add the configured RMON sampling to the Log Table at the bottom of the screen. 24/48-Port 10/100 + 4-Port Gigabit Resilient Clustering Smart Switch with 2 Combo SFPs Configuration Using the Web-based Utility Log Table Source Interface history samples were taken.
  • Page 32: Statistics > Rmon Alarms

    Network alarms occur when a network problem, or event, is detected. Rising and falling thresholds generate events. Statistics > RMON Alarm 24/48-Port 10/100 + 4-Port Gigabit Resilient Clustering Smart Switch with 2 Combo SFPs Configuration Using the Web-based Utility Add Alarm Alarm Entry Indicates a specific alarm.
  • Page 33: Statistics > Rmon Events

    Click Add to List to add the configured RMON event to the Event Table at the bottom of the screen. 24/48-Port 10/100 + 4-Port Gigabit Resilient Clustering Smart Switch with 2 Combo SFPs Configuration Using the Web-based Utility Event Table The Event Table lists all events defined using the Add Event fields.
  • Page 34: Security

    Internal MAC Receive Errors Displays the number of internal MAC received errors on the selected interface. 24/48-Port 10/100 + 4-Port Gigabit Resilient Clustering Smart Switch with 2 Combo SFPs Configuration Using the Web-based Utility Received Pause Frames paused frames on the selected interface.
  • Page 35: Security > Port Security

    EAP requests are resent to the supplicant. The range is 1 to  seconds. The default is 0 seconds. 24/48-Port 10/100 + 4-Port Gigabit Resilient Clustering Smart Switch with 2 Combo SFPs Configuration Using the Web-based Utility Server Timeout before the switch resends a request to the authentication server The range is 1 to .
  • Page 36 Switch. Click Save Settings to apply the changes, or Cancel Changes to cancel the changes. 24/48-Port 10/100 + 4-Port Gigabit Resilient Clustering Smart Switch with 2 Combo SFPs Configuration Using the Web-based Utility Security > Management Access List...
  • Page 37: Security > Storm Control

    The Update button adds the Storm Control settings to the Storm Control table at the bottom of the screen. 24/48-Port 10/100 + 4-Port Gigabit Resilient Clustering Smart Switch with 2 Combo SFPs Configuration Using the Web-based Utility Security > RADIUS...
  • Page 38: Qos

    The QoS configuration options are CoS Settings, Queue Settings, DSCP Settings, and Basic Mode. 24/48-Port 10/100 + 4-Port Gigabit Resilient Clustering Smart Switch with 2 Combo SFPs Configuration Using the Web-based Utility QoS > CoS Settings The CoS Settings screen is used to enable or disable CoS.
  • Page 39: Qos > Queue Settings

    Changes to cancel the changes. QoS > DSCP Settings QoS > DSCP Settings 24/48-Port 10/100 + 4-Port Gigabit Resilient Clustering Smart Switch with 2 Combo SFPs Configuration Using the Web-based Utility The DSCP Settings screen allows you to map Differentiated Services Code Point (DSCP) values to specific queues.
  • Page 40: Qos > Basic Mode

    Loops in an extended network can cause bridges to forward traffic indefinitely, resulting in increased traffic and reducing network efficiency. 24/48-Port 10/100 + 4-Port Gigabit Resilient Clustering Smart Switch with 2 Combo SFPs Configuration Using the Web-based Utility The Switch supports the Classic STP version of STP, which...
  • Page 41: Spanning Tree > Global Stp

    The default path costs assigned to an interface varies according to the selected method. This is the default value. 24/48-Port 10/100 + 4-Port Gigabit Resilient Clustering Smart Switch with 2 Combo SFPs Configuration Using the Web-based Utility Bridge Settings Priority Specifies the bridge priority value.
  • Page 42: Multicast

    Click Update to update the screen with your changes. Click Save Settings to save the changes, or Cancel Changes to cancel the changes. 24/48-Port 10/100 + 4-Port Gigabit Resilient Clustering Smart Switch with 2 Combo SFPs Configuration Using the Web-based Utility Multicast Multicast configuration options include IGMP Snooping, Bridge Multicast, and Bridge Multicast Forward All.
  • Page 43: Multicast > Bridge Multicast

    Multicast service groups to be created. The Bridge Multicast screen also assigns ports to a specific Multicast service address group. 24/48-Port 10/100 + 4-Port Gigabit Resilient Clustering Smart Switch with 2 Combo SFPs Configuration Using the Web-based Utility The Bridge Multicast screen contains the following fields:...
  • Page 44: Snmp

    Communities, Notification Filter, and Notification Recipient. SNMP > Global Parameters SNMP > Global Parameters 24/48-Port 10/100 + 4-Port Gigabit Resilient Clustering Smart Switch with 2 Combo SFPs Configuration Using the Web-based Utility The Global Parameters screen contains parameters for defining SNMP notification parameters.
  • Page 45: Snmp > Group Profile

    Defines the security level attached to the group. Security levels apply to SNMPv3 only. The possible field values are: 24/48-Port 10/100 + 4-Port Gigabit Resilient Clustering Smart Switch with 2 Combo SFPs Configuration Using the Web-based Utility No Authentication Indicates that neither the •...
  • Page 46: Snmp > Communities

    The Communities screen is used to define SNMP communities. The Communities screen contains the following three areas: Communities, Basic Table and Advanced Table. 24/48-Port 10/100 + 4-Port Gigabit Resilient Clustering Smart Switch with 2 Combo SFPs Configuration Using the Web-based Utility SNMP > Communities SNMP Management Station...
  • Page 47: Snmp > Notification Filter

    Object ID Enter an OID not offered in the Select from • List option. 24/48-Port 10/100 + 4-Port Gigabit Resilient Clustering Smart Switch with 2 Combo SFPs Configuration Using the Web-based Utility Filter Type Indicates whether informs or traps are sent regarding the OID to the trap recipients.
  • Page 48: Admin

    It includes the following screens: Admin > User Authentication Admin > User Authentication 24/48-Port 10/100 + 4-Port Gigabit Resilient Clustering Smart Switch with 2 Combo SFPs Configuration Using the Web-based Utility The User Authentication screen is used to modify user account information.
  • Page 49: Admin > Static Address

    MAC Address This is the physical address that is being mapped to the specified interface. 24/48-Port 10/100 + 4-Port Gigabit Resilient Clustering Smart Switch with 2 Combo SFPs Configuration Using the Web-based Utility VLAN ID The VLAN ID number (1-4094) of the configured VLAN that is associated with the specified interface.
  • Page 50: Admin > Port Mirroring

    Source Port The port whose traffic will be monitored. 24/48-Port 10/100 + 4-Port Gigabit Resilient Clustering Smart Switch with 2 Combo SFPs Configuration Using the Web-based Utility Type Allows you to select which traffic to mirror to the target port;...
  • Page 51: Admin > Save Configuration

    Press this button to begin the cable test. • Admin > Cable Test - Gigabit Ports > Copper Cable Extended Feature 24/48-Port 10/100 + 4-Port Gigabit Resilient Clustering Smart Switch with 2 Combo SFPs Configuration Using the Web-based Utility Admin > Save Configuration Admin >...
  • Page 52: Admin > Firmware Upgrade

    • click Browse to locate the upgrade file. Click Save Settings to begin the download or upload. 24/48-Port 10/100 + 4-Port Gigabit Resilient Clustering Smart Switch with 2 Combo SFPs Configuration Using the Web-based Utility Admin > Reboot The Reboot screen is used to reset one Switch or the entire stack.
  • Page 53: Admin > Logging

    Provides detailed information about the log. If • a Debug error occurs, contact Customer Tech Support. 24/48-Port 10/100 + 4-Port Gigabit Resilient Clustering Smart Switch with 2 Combo SFPs Configuration Using the Web-based Utility If you enable Logging, use the checkboxes to set the level of event messages to be logged to RAM (Memory Logs) and flash memory (Flash Logs), then click Save Settings.
  • Page 54: Admin > Flash Logs

    Severity Displays the log severity. Description Displays the log message text. 24/48-Port 10/100 + 4-Port Gigabit Resilient Clustering Smart Switch with 2 Combo SFPs Configuration Using the Web-based Utility Logout The Logout tab is used to terminate the login session.
  • Page 55: Appendix A: About Gigabit Ethernet And Fiber Optic Cabling

    In Europe, the round ST connector is more prevalent. For Gigabit Ethernet, you must use the Linksys MGBT1, MGBSX1, or MGBLH1 miniGBIC modules with the Linksys Gigabit Switches. The MGBSX1 and the MGBLH1 require fiber cabling with LC connectors, and the MGBT1 requires a Category 5e Ethernet cable with an RJ-45 connector.
  • Page 56: Appendix B: About Switch Stacking

    Stack. A Stack consists of one Master control switch, a Master Backup switch, and up to four Stack Member SLM224G4S switches, or up to two Stack Member SLM248G4S switches. As a special case, a unit in Stack mode not connected •...
  • Page 57: Stack Resiliency

    24/48-Port 10/100 + 4-Port Gigabit Resilient Clustering Smart Switch with 2 Combo SFPs About Switch Stacking Units that are assigned Unit IDs 3-6 (SLM224G4S) or • Unit IDs 3-4 (SLM248G4S) are called Stack Members. A stack member will only operate as a member of...
  • Page 58: Stack Units Startup Process

    Unit ID is either 1 or 2, then one of these two units will be the stack Master. It does not matter if the Unit 24/48-Port 10/100 + 4-Port Gigabit Resilient Clustering Smart Switch with 2 Combo SFPs About Switch Stacking ID was originally assigned automatically or manually.
  • Page 59: User Controls

    If any change is made to the system configuration, the change will be stored by 24/48-Port 10/100 + 4-Port Gigabit Resilient Clustering Smart Switch with 2 Combo SFPs About Switch Stacking the stack Master and will be copied to the Backup Master (if it exists).
  • Page 60: Stack Master Failure And Replacement

    Unit ID, it will be configured as the original failed 48- port unit was configured). 24/48-Port 10/100 + 4-Port Gigabit Resilient Clustering Smart Switch with 2 Combo SFPs About Switch Stacking If a 48-port unit replaces a 24-port unit, then •...
  • Page 61: Splitting A Stack

    “Replacing a Failed Stack Member in a Running Stack” above. 24/48-Port 10/100 + 4-Port Gigabit Resilient Clustering Smart Switch with 2 Combo SFPs About Switch Stacking Since this subgroup contains both master and backup, •...
  • Page 62: Merging Two Stacks

    In this example one should distinguish between two scenarios: 24/48-Port 10/100 + 4-Port Gigabit Resilient Clustering Smart Switch with 2 Combo SFPs About Switch Stacking The incoming units are turned off before insertion and •...
  • Page 63: Stacking Cable Failure

    Master. The total of existing units and inserted units would exceed the maximum allowed number of units in a stack, which is 6 units for SLM224G4S, or 4 units for SLM248G4S: Master Detection and Master Election processes •...
  • Page 64: Appendix C: Glossary

    Bandwidth Assignments Indicates the amount of bandwidth assigned to a specific application, user, and/or interface. 24/48-Port 10/100 + 4-Port Gigabit Resilient Clustering Smart Switch with 2 Combo SFPs Baud Indicates the number of signaling elements transmitted each second. Best Effort Indicates that traffic is assigned to the lowest priority queue, and packet delivery is not guaranteed.
  • Page 65 FTP (File Transfer Protocol) A protocol used to transfer files over a TCP/IP network. 24/48-Port 10/100 + 4-Port Gigabit Resilient Clustering Smart Switch with 2 Combo SFPs Full Duplex The ability of a networking device to receive and transmit data simultaneously.
  • Page 66 (rules). QoS allows network managers to decide how and what network traffic is forwarded according to priorities, application types, and source and destination addresses. 24/48-Port 10/100 + 4-Port Gigabit Resilient Clustering Smart Switch with 2 Combo SFPs RADIUS (Remote Authentication Service) A protocol that uses an authentication server to control network access.
  • Page 67 For example, if the destination IP address is 149.36.184.198 and the wildcard mask is 255.36.184.00, the first two bits of the IP address are used, while the last two bits are ignored. 24/48-Port 10/100 + 4-Port Gigabit Resilient Clustering Smart Switch with 2 Combo SFPs...
  • Page 68: Appendix D: Specifications

    Extended Bridge MIB (P-bridge, Q-bridge), RFC2819 RMON MIB (groups 1,2,3,9 only), RFC2737 Entity MIB, RFC 2618 RADIUS Client 24/48-Port 10/100 + 4-Port Gigabit Resilient Clustering Smart Switch with 2 Combo SFPs Specifications RMON Embedded Remote Monitoring (RMON) software agent supports...
  • Page 69 Storage Temp. -4 to 158ºF (-20 to 70ºC) Operating Humidity 20 to 95% Noncondensing Storage Humidity 5 to 90% Noncondensing Specifications are subject to change without notice. 24/48-Port 10/100 + 4-Port Gigabit Resilient Clustering Smart Switch with 2 Combo SFPs Specifications...
  • Page 70: Appendix E: Warranty Information

    The internet URL address and the web pages referred to herein may be updated by Linksys from time to time; the version in effect at the date of purchase shall apply. This limited warranty is non-transferable and extends only to the original end-user purchaser.
  • Page 71: Technical Support

    Appendix E Warranty Information product to Linksys at your cost and risk. You must include the RMA number and a copy of your dated proof of original purchase when returning your product. Products received without a RMA number and dated proof of original purchase will be rejected.
  • Page 72: Appendix F: Regulatory Information

    State of California to cause cancer, and birth defects or other reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling. 24/48-Port 10/100 + 4-Port Gigabit Resilient Clustering Smart Switch with 2 Combo SFPs Regulatory Information Industry Canada Statement This Class A digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
  • Page 73: User Information For Consumer Products Covered By Eu Directive 2002/96/Ec On Waste Electric And Electronic Equipment (Weee)

    (WEEE) This document contains important information for users with regards to the proper disposal and recycling of Linksys products. Consumers are required to comply with this notice for all electronic products bearing the following symbol: English - Environmental Information for Customers in...
  • Page 74 παλιού σας εξοπλισμού, παρακαλώ επικοινωνήστε με τις τοπικές αρχές, τις υπηρεσίες απόρριψης ή το κατάστημα από το οποίο αγοράσατε το προϊόν. 24/48-Port 10/100 + 4-Port Gigabit Resilient Clustering Smart Switch with 2 Combo SFPs Français (French) - Informations environnementales pour les clients de l’Union européenne La directive européenne 2002/96/CE exige que l’équipement...
  • Page 75 üzlettel, ahol a terméket vásárolta. 24/48-Port 10/100 + 4-Port Gigabit Resilient Clustering Smart Switch with 2 Combo SFPs Regulatory Information Nederlands (Dutch) - Milieu-informatie voor klanten...
  • Page 76 24/48-Port 10/100 + 4-Port Gigabit Resilient Clustering Smart Switch with 2 Combo SFPs Regulatory Information Slovenčina (Slovene) - Okoljske informacije za stranke...
  • Page 77: Appendix G: Contact Information

    Support 800-326-7114 RMA (Return Merchandise http://www.linksys.com/warranty Authorization) NOTE: Details on warranty and RMA issues can be found in the Warranty section of this Guide. 24/48-Port 10/100 + 4-Port Gigabit Resilient Clustering Smart Switch with 2 Combo SFPs Contact Information 8012510A-AI...

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