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DES-5200 Fast Ethernet Switching
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User's Guide
Rev. A2w (October, 2004)
651ES5200K15
Printed In Taiwan
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  • Page 1 DES-5200 Fast Ethernet Switching System User’s Guide Rev. A2w (October, 2004) 651ES5200K15 Printed In Taiwan RECYCLABLE...

  • Page 2: Limited Warranty

    This Warranty applies on the condition that the product Registration Card is filled out and returned to a D-Link office within ninety (90) days of purchase. A list of D-Link offices is provided at the back of this manual, together with a copy of the Registration Card.
  • Page 3 No part of this publication may be reproduced in any form or by any means or used to make any derivative such as translation, transformation, or adaptation without permission from D-Link Corporation/D-Link Systems Inc., as stipulated by the United States Copyright Act of 1976.

  • Page 4: Wichtige Sicherheitshinweise

    Wichtige Sicherheitshinweise Bitte lesen Sie sich diese Hinweise sorgfältig durch. Heben Sie diese Anleitung für den spätern Gebrauch auf. Vor jedem Reinigen ist das Gerät vom Stromnetz zu trennen. Vervenden Sie keine Flüssig- oder Aerosolreiniger. Am besten dient ein angefeuchtetes Tuch zur Reinigung. Um eine Beschädigung des Gerätes zu vermeiden sollten Sie nur Zubehörteile verwenden, die vom Hersteller zugelassen sind.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Ports...24 MDI-X Ports ...24 Fiber Optic Ports ...24 RS-232 Port ...24 DES-5200 to DES-5200 Connection ...25 Connecting the DES-5200 to other Switches and Hubs...25 4... 26 LEDs ... 26 CPU Module ...27 12-Port 10/100-TX Module ...29 2-Port 10/100-TX Module ...31 8-Port FX Module ...33...
  • Page 6 User Account Management ...60 User Account Change Menu...60 Create New User ...61 Delete Users...63 Change Password...65 Switch Port Configuration...67 Switch Port Configuration Menu...68 Spanning Tree Configuration ...71 STA Operation Levels ...71 Spanning Tree Configuration Menu...71 SNMP Management Configuration...74 SNMP Management Configuration Menu...75 VLAN Port Management ...78...
  • Page 7 Trunking Port Management Menu ...131 Port Statistics ...132 Port Monitoring ...135 Broadcast Storm Protection...137 7... 139 Troubleshooting ... 139 Appendix A ... 144 DES-5200 Technical Specifications ... 144 Switch Specifications ...144 Port Specifications ...145 Index... 149 Registration Card ... 152...

  • Page 8: About This Guide

    Fast Ethernet Switching System User’s Guide This section defines the scope of this guide and gives a summary of the contents of each chapter. It describes the features of the D-Link DES-5200 Fast Ethernet Switching System. Information about the DES-5200 and other D-Link products is available on our web site at www.dlink.com.

  • Page 9: Introduction

    The chapter is divided into the following sections. Each section briefly describes the features of the DES-5200. Most of the topics discussed will be explained in greater detail later in the manual. This manual refers to all models as the DES- 5200.
  • Page 10 Supports Spanning Tree Protocol to eliminate network loops. Eight thousand active MAC address table entries per device with self-learning and table aging. The DES-5200 supports SNMP for RFC 1213, RFC 1757, and RFC 1493. VLAN support for 31 broadcast domains.

  • Page 11: Front Panel

    The DES-5200 is designed for management at a glance. The front of the DES- 5200 has LEDs that give you essential information at a glance. The DES-5200 is a modular unit. The chassis has a CPU slot and four slots for media modules. All the modules have LEDs. See Chapter 4, LEDs, for information on interpreting the LEDs.

  • Page 12: Power Plug

    DDES5008..A2 Power Plug The three pronged power plug is located at the front of the DES-5200. The switch will work with AC in the range 100-240 VAC, 50-60 Hz. The power requirements are indicated on the rear panel of the DES-5200.
  • Page 13 Fast Ethernet Switching System User’s Guide DES-5224TX The DES-5224TX, displayed in Figure 1, is shown with 2 12-Port 10/100-TX modules. The DES-5224TX is shown with two optional modules, one 2-Port 100BASE-FX in slot 3 and one 2-Port 10/100BASE-TX in slot 4. AC LINE 100-240 VAC 50-60Hz...
  • Page 14 Fast Ethernet Switching System User’s Guide DES-5216FX.A1 The DES-5216FX, displayed in Figure 3, has two 16-Port 100BASE-SX modules. The DES-5216FX is shown with two optional modules, one 2-Port 100BASE-FX module is shown in slot 3 and one 1-Port 1000BASE-SX module is shown in slot Figure 3: DES-5216FX Introduction...

  • Page 15: Rear Panel

    The ventilation fan is located at the rear of the DES-5200, displayed in There are heat vents located on the sides. The fans and the vents help to cool the DES-5200. Always leave two inches of space around the DES-5200 to that air can circulate and cool the DES-5200.

  • Page 16: Management Methods

    DES-5200 in this mode requires a direct connection between a PC and the DES-5200. Telnet Management Telnet is done over the network. Once the DES-5200 is on the network, you can use Telnet to log in and change the configuration. D-View/ SNMP Management The DES-5200 supports SNMP through D-View, D-Link’s proprietary SNMP...

  • Page 17: Installing The Des-5200

    Installation Options Installing Optional Modules Powering on the DES-5200 Unpacking the DES-5200 Open the box and carefully unpack the DES-5200. You should have all the items on the following checklist: DES-5200 Fast Ethernet Switching System RS-232 DCE serial cable Two mounting brackets and eight screws Four rubber pads with adhesive backing One 1.82 m (6 foot) power cord...

  • Page 18: Installation Options

    Fast Ethernet Switching System User’s Guide Installation Options There are two options for installing the DES-5200: desktop/ shelf installation or rack installation. Follow these guidelines for desktop/ shelf installation or rack installation: The surface must support 8 kg (18 lbs.) The power source must be within 1.82 m (6 feet)

  • Page 19: Desktop/ Shelf Installation

    Fast Ethernet Switching System User’s Guide Desktop/ Shelf Installation The dimensions of the DES-5200 are 17.36 inches (441 mm) x 10.39 inches (264 mm) x 4.64 inches (118 mm). These measurements include the 8 mm rubber feet provided with the DES-5200.
  • Page 20 Fast Ethernet Switching System User’s Guide Figure 6: Attach Feet Installing the DES-5200...

  • Page 21: Rack Installation

    The DES-5200 can be mounted in an EIA standard size, 19 inch rack. The dimensions of the DES-5200 are 4.4 inches (112 mm) x 10.39 inches (264 mm) x 17.32 inches (440 mm). The DES-5200 can be placed in a wiring closet along with other equipment.
  • Page 22 Fast Ethernet Switching System User’s Guide Figure 8: Insert into Rack Installing the DES-5200...

  • Page 23: Installing Optional Modules

    The process for installing all modules is the same. You cannot change the position of the CPU module. It must remain in the CPU slot. The DES-5200 will not work unless the CPU module is installed in the CPU slot.
  • Page 24 Fast Ethernet Switching System User’s Guide Figure 9: Remove Blank Bracket Installing the DES-5200...
  • Page 25 Fast Ethernet Switching System User’s Guide Figure 10: Insert Optional Module Installing the DES-5200...

  • Page 26: Power On

    5200 may be plugged in without having any or with all LAN segment cables connected. The power plug is located in front of the DES-5200. Plug the cable into the wall socket and plug the other end into the DES-5200. The power LED will light and all ports will auto negotiate the proper speed and duplex mode.

  • Page 27: Connecting The Des-5200 To The Network

    Crossover cable has a different pin arrangement at each end. Fast Ethernet does not tolerate incorrect pin arrangements. You must use the correct pin arrangement in order for the DES-5200 to work properly. See Figure 11, for an example of straight through and crossover cable.
  • Page 28 Table 4: Cable Specifications for Copper Connection Ethernet Type Cable Requirements 10BASE-T Category 3, 4, and 5 UTP or STP 100BASE-TX Category 3, 4, and 5 UTP or STP Connecting the DES-5200 to the Network Maximum Length 100 M (328 ft.) 100 M (328 ft.)
  • Page 29 Fast Ethernet Switching System User’s Guide Figure 11: Cable Diagram Connecting the DES-5200 to the Network...

  • Page 30: Fiber Optic Cable

    Multi-mode cable ISO/IEC 793-2 type B1 and ITU-T G.652 standards Cable must have SC connectors Gigabit traffic can travel the following distances using the specified cable: 62.5 um cable 220 meters (720 feet) 50 um cables 500 meters (1639 feet) Connecting the DES-5200 to the Network...

  • Page 31: Ports

    MDI-X ports is that you can connect a device with an MDI-II port without using a crossover cable. The steps for connecting the DES-5200 to 10 Mbps devices or 100 Mbps devices are the same. All the ports will auto negotiate the proper speed and duplex mode.

  • Page 32: Des-5200 To Des-5200 Connection

    Connecting the DES-5200 to other Switches and Hubs You can connect the DES-5200 to other switches and hubs on the network. The DES-5200 is compatible with the DES-3216, DES-3224, DES-5016 and DES- 5024. Connecting the DES-5200 to the Network...

  • Page 33: Leds

    Fast Ethernet Switching System User’s Guide The LED panel is designed to enable you to manage the DES-5200 at a glance. The LEDs on each module are dealt with in detail. The LEDs indicate the following: Power Status Diagnostic Utilization...

  • Page 34: Cpu Module

    The CPU module, displayed in Figure 13, is at the top of the chassis. This is the only slot it will work in. If it is not at the top of the chassis, the DES-5200 will not work. See Table 6: CPU Module LEDs for an explanation of the LEDs on the CPU module.
  • Page 35 Normal if firmware is not being loaded Normal if there are no problems. See Chapter 7 for a chart showing the meaning of the Diagnostic LED. Check Diagnostic LED if the DES-5200 is on and all Utilization LED are dark...

  • Page 36: 12-Port 10/100-Tx Module

    Fast Ethernet Switching System User’s Guide 12-Port 10/100-TX Module This section covers the LEDs on the 12-Port 10/100 TX Module, displayed in Figure 14. The meaning of the LEDs is displayed in Table 7: 12-Port 10/100-TX Module LEDs. Figure 14: 12-Port 10/100-TX Module LEDs Tx/Rx LED indicates transmission and reception at the port.
  • Page 37 Fast Ethernet Switching System User’s Guide Table 7: 12-Port 10/100-TX Module LEDs Green Link Green indicates port speed is 100 Mbps LED flashes when there is activity. 100 10 Port is working at 100 Mbps LEDs Dark No link or link is down Port is working at 10 Mbps...

  • Page 38: 2-Port 10/100-Tx Module

    Fast Ethernet Switching System User’s Guide 2-Port 10/100-TX Module The LEDs on the 2-Port 10/100-TX Module are different than on the 12-Port 10/100-TX Module. Refer to Table 8: 2-Port Tx Module LEDs. 1 0 / 1 0 0 Figure 15: 2-Port 10/100-TX Module 100/10 The 100/10 LED indicates the speed of the port.
  • Page 39 Fast Ethernet Switching System User’s Guide Col means collision. The Col LED is amber when collisions occur at the port. Collisions are normal on the network. You should be concerned when a high number of collisions happen at the port. Table 8: 2-Port Tx Module LEDs 100/10 (Speed) (Green)

  • Page 40: 8-Port Fx Module

    Fast Ethernet Switching System User’s Guide 8-Port FX Module This section covers the LEDs on the 8-Port FX Module, displayed in Figure 16. Refer to Table 9: 8-Port FX Module LEDs. Figure 16: 8-Port FX Module Link Tx/ Rx Indicates there is a link between devices at a specific port and that there is activity at the port.

  • Page 41: 2-Port 100Base-Fx Module

    Fast Ethernet Switching System User’s Guide 2-Port 100BASE-FX Module T r ansmitting Link Figure 17: 2-Port 100BASE-FX Module The LEDs on the 2-Port 100BASE-FX Module, displayed in Figure 17, are different from the LEDs on the modules. The information given is the same but it is presented differently.
  • Page 42 Fast Ethernet Switching System User’s Guide Table 10: FX Module LED Lk (Link) (Green) Dx (Duplex mode) (Green) Tx (Transmitting) (Green) Rx (Receiving) (Green) Col (collisions) (Amber) LEDs Port is linked to another device Port is in full duplex Port is transmitting data Data is being received Collisions are occurring at the port...

  • Page 43: 1-Port 1000Base-Sx Module

    Fast Ethernet Switching System User’s Guide 1-Port 1000BASE-SX Module Ac t Link 1 00 0 B AS E -S X S witched por ts modul e Figure 18: 1-port 1000BASE-SX Module The gigabit module, displayed in Figure 18, has one port. Refer to Table 11: Gigabit Module LED.

  • Page 44: Console Based Management

    Web management is covered in Chapter 6. The DES-5200 can be managed in-band or out-of-band. In-band management refers to managing the DES-5200 through Telnet, using one of the ports. The interface and options are the same with Console and Telnet Management.

  • Page 45: Console Management

    DES-5200 cannot be reached by any other means. Use Console Management to log into the DES-5200 for the first time. You do not need to know the IP address to log in using Console Management. You can change all the settings and configure the DES-5200, set the IP address and perform other management functions.

  • Page 46: Telnet Management

    IP address to the DES-5200. Use Console Management to log into the DES-5200 for the first time so that you can assign an IP address. Once you have assigned an IP address to the DES-5200, you can use the management method of your choice.

  • Page 47: Log In

    Log In The Log In panel, displayed in Figure 19, is the first panel you see when connecting to the DES-5200. All management methods require you to log into the DES-5200 with your user name and password before beginning a management session.

  • Page 48: Help Message

    Fast Ethernet Switching System User’s Guide Help Message A one page panel, displayed in Figure 20, is available. The menu lists the keystroke and typographic conventions available on the DES-5200. Figure 20: Help Message Managing the DES-5200...

  • Page 49: Panel Conventions

    [168.8.254.1] EXIT Blinking Text After you are finished viewing the help panel, press Enter to return to the main menu. Managing the DES-5200 Description Select different items Toggle-switch Remove an input character from the screen. Move cursor backward or forward.

  • Page 50: Console Program

    Fast Ethernet Switching System User’s Guide Console Program The Console Program, shown in Figure 21, is the main menu of the DES-5200. Figure 21: Console Program System Configuration The System configuration menu shows general information about the DES-5200 and enables you to assign a LAN IP Address, Subnet Mask, LAN Default Gateway and the contact information of the system administrator.

  • Page 51: Spanning Tree Configuration

    Broadcast Storm Protection provides optional protection against broadcast storms. The option can be enabled or disabled. Follow these steps to select a menu: Use the tab key or the up and down arrow keys to select an option. Press Enter. Managing the DES-5200...

  • Page 52: System Configuration Menu

    Fast Ethernet Switching System User’s Guide System Configuration Menu Managing the DES-5200, displayed in Figure 22, enables you to change the configuration of the DES-5200. Figure 22: System Configuration Menu System Information The System Information menu displays the Hardware Revision, MAC address, LAN IP address and other information on the DES-5200.

  • Page 53: Software Update

    Software Update There are two ways to update software: XMODEM and TFTP. XMODEM requires a direct connection between the DES-5200 and a PC. TFTP is done through Telnet and can be done from a remote location using a TFTP server.

  • Page 54: Software Version

    Specifies the subnet mask, if you are subnetting. You can enter up to 15 characters. A LAN Subnet Mask must be assigned in order to update software through a TFTP server that is not on the same subnet as the DES-5200. LAN Default Gateway...

  • Page 55: System Reset

    The System Reset panel, displayed in Figure 24, enables you to reset the DES- 5200 without powering off. Figure 24: System Reset Some configurations require that the DES-5200 be reset in order for them to take effect. Screen prompts instruct you to reset as needed. Follow these steps to reset the DES-5200: Select Yes.
  • Page 56 Fast Ethernet Switching System User’s Guide Press Enter. Managing the DES-5200...

  • Page 57: Factory Reset

    Fast Ethernet Switching System User’s Guide Factory Reset The Factory Reset panel, displayed in Figure 25, is used to reset the DES-5200 and restore all factory default values. Using this panel erases all configurations and customization. Figure 25: Factory Reset Follow these steps to restore factory default configurations: Select Yes.

  • Page 58: Switch Control

    Store and Forward is a global setting that affects all the ports except the RS-232 port. Store and Forward means that when the DES-5200 receives an incoming packet it “stores” the packet until the entire data packet has been received before it “forwards”...

  • Page 59: Software Update Menu

    Select Save and press Enter. Select Exit and press Enter to exit the menu. Software Update Menu The Software Update menu is used to update the software on the DES-5200. Software can be updated using either XMODEM or TFTP. XMODEM requires a direct physical connection between a PC and the DES-5200.
  • Page 60 Figure 29. Browse to the location of the software update and send the file. You will see the panel displayed in Figure 30, that shows elapsed time and other information about the software update. Reset the DES-5200 when you see the final update panel, displayed in Figure 31. Managing the DES-5200...
  • Page 61 Fast Ethernet Switching System User’s Guide Figure 28: Software Update Confirmation Figure 29: Send File Managing the DES-5200...
  • Page 62 Fast Ethernet Switching System User’s Guide Figure 30: XMODEM Figure 31: EEPROM Managing the DES-5200...
  • Page 63 TFTP is done using Telnet. It can be done from a remote location using a TFTP server. The TFTP server and the DES-5200 must be on the same subnet. For example, if the IP address of the DES-5200 is 100.100.100.001 then the TFTP server must have an IP address beginning with 100.100.100.
  • Page 64 Fast Ethernet Switching System User’s Guide Figure 33: TFTP Transfer Complete Managing the DES-5200...

  • Page 65: Ping

    Continuous sends one ping per second until user stops the pinging process. To stop the pinging process user must select the stop command from the menu. A successful ping is displayed as a reply and indicates the IP address the reply came from, bytes, sequence and port number. Managing the DES-5200...
  • Page 66 Fast Ethernet Switching System User’s Guide An unsuccessful ping results in a request timed out and gives the sequence number. Managing the DES-5200...

  • Page 67: User Account Management

    The User Account Change menu, displayed in Figure 35, enables you to add users, delete users, and modify user rights. Figure 35: User Account Change Follow these steps to select a menu option: Select an option. Press Enter. Managing the DES-5200...
  • Page 68 Reenter the user’s password to confirm it in this field. Access Level There are two access levels available on the DES-5200: Super User and General User. Super Users have administrative rights on the DES-5200. They can add and delete users, change the configuration of the DES-5200 and perform all management functions.
  • Page 69 Fast Ethernet Switching System User’s Guide General Users have read only access to the DES-5200. They can look at the panels but they cannot make any changes to existing settings or configurations. Follow these steps to add users: Enter the User Name.
  • Page 70 Delete Users The Delete Users panel, displayed in Figure 37, enables you to delete users from the DES-5200. As a safety precaution, the DES-5200 will not enable the user who is currently logged in to delete themselves by accident. Figure 37: Delete Users User Name Identifies the users listed on the DES-5200.
  • Page 71 Select the Access Level of the user you want to delete. Move the cursor to the Delete column and use the space bar to toggle the option from No to Yes. Press Enter. Select Save and press Enter. Managing the DES-5200...

  • Page 72: Old Password

    Confirm Password Reenter the new password in this field to confirm it. Follow these steps to change user passwords: Enter the user’s name in the User Name field. Enter the user’s old password in the Old Password field. Managing the DES-5200...
  • Page 73 Fast Ethernet Switching System User’s Guide Enter the new password in the New Password field. Reenter the new password in the Confirm Password field. Select Save and press Enter to save your changes. Managing the DES-5200...

  • Page 74: Switch Port Configuration

    The Switch Port Configuration panels are used to configure individual ports on the DES-5200. The only difference between the panels is the port number that they deal with. The options and settings are the same for each. Select the group of ports that you want to configure and then go to the appropriate panel.
  • Page 75 Fast Ethernet Switching System User’s Guide Switch Port Configuration Menu The Switch Port Configuration menu, displayed in Figure 39, enables you to change the configurations of individual ports. Figure 39: Switch Port Configuration State All ports have two states: enabled or disabled. Enabled ports transmit and receive data packets.
  • Page 76 1000SX Full Duplex indicates the link is connected at 1000 Mbps full duplex Follow these steps to change the port state: Select the State setting of the appropriate port. Toggle the space bar to change the current setting. Managing the DES-5200...
  • Page 77 Toggle the space bar until you find the appropriate setting. Select Save and press Enter. Follow these steps to change the port priority: Select the priority of the appropriate port. Enter a new value between zero and 255. Select Save and press Enter. Managing the DES-5200...

  • Page 78: Sta Operation Levels

    Algorithm. The Spanning Tree Algorithm (STA) in the DES-5200 enables you to create alternative paths (using multiple switches or bridges) in your network. These backup paths are idle until the DES-5200 determines that a problem has developed in the primary path. If the primary path breaks down STA will activate the backup path.
  • Page 79 Root Bridge. Forward Delay Time This is the time any port on the DES-5200 spends in the listening state while moving from the listening state to the forwarding state. It can be set from 4 to 30 seconds.
  • Page 80 Root Bridge the best switch on the network to ensure the best network performance and reliability. Root Bridge Specifies the MAC address of the Root Bridge. The DES-5200 may or may not be the root bridge. The DES-5200 is the default root bridge. Root Port Specifies the preferred path to the Root Bridge.

  • Page 81: Snmp Management Configuration

    5200 or variables that change while the DES-5200 is running. For example, the number and type of ports on the DES-5200 is a read-only constant. The number and type of ports is fixed. Statistics, such as the number of errors that have occurred, are read-only variables.

  • Page 82: Snmp Manager Setting

    DES-5200 for SNMP management. Figure 41: SNMP Management Configuration menu SNMP Manager Setting The fields under this setting are used to configure the DES-5200 for SNMP Management. You must configure these settings in order to manage the DES- 5200 through SNMP.

  • Page 83: Snmp Trap Manager Setting

    A cold start is different from a factory reset. Authentication Failure Signifies that an addressee (or manager/ user) on the DES-5200 is not a valid user of the DES-5200 and may have entered an incorrect community name. Link Change Event Signifies that the link of a port has changed from link up to link down or vice versa.
  • Page 84 Enter the Community String of the Trap Managers in this field. Status The DES-5200 will not send out traps unless the status is Valid. Follow these steps to enter the SNMP Community String: Enter the name of the SNMP Community.

  • Page 85: Vlan Port Management

    LAN segment. VLANs can be used to subdivide the network. The DES-5200 supports port based VLAN. Port based VLAN means that the VLAN is grouped by port. If a VLAN is created using three ports, then those ports become a separate broadcast domain.
  • Page 86 Fast Ethernet Switching System User’s Guide VLAN Port Management Menu The VLAN Port Management menu, displayed in Figure 42, enables you to create, delete and modify VLANs on the DES-5200. Figure 42: VLAN Port Management menu Follow these steps to create, delete and modify VLAN: Select the appropriate option.

  • Page 87: New Vlan Name

    Is the number of the port. The numbers on the panel match the ports on the DES- 5200. TrunkGroup This field identifies the trunk group that the port has been assigned to. The field is open if the port has not been assigned to a Trunk Group. Status Managing the DES-5200...
  • Page 88 Enter the name of the VLAN you are creating. Select the ports you want to include in the VLAN and toggle the space bar to change the status from Available to Selected. Select Save and press Enter. Managing the DES-5200...
  • Page 89 Select the VLAN you want to delete in the Delete column. Toggle the space bar to Yes to delete the VLAN. Select Save and press Enter. A screen prompt will warn you that you must reset the DES-5200 in order for the change to take effect. Managing the DES-5200...
  • Page 90 VLAN. Toggle the space bar to change the current setting. Available means the port is available for inclusion in the VLAN. Selected means the port has been selected as part of a VLAN. Select Save and press Enter to implement your changes. Managing the DES-5200...

  • Page 91: Trunking Port Management Menu

    Some ports on some modules are not available for inclusion in any Trunking Groups. Figure 46: Trunking Port Management menu Follow these steps to create, delete and modify trunk ports: Select the appropriate option. Press Enter. Managing the DES-5200...

  • Page 92: New Trunking Group Name

    Is the number of the port. The numbers on the panel match the ports on the DES- 5200. Name This field identifies the TrunkGroup that the port has been assigned to. The field is open if the port has not been assigned to a TrunkGroup. Status Managing the DES-5200...
  • Page 93 Follow these steps to create a TrunkGroup: Enter the name of the TrunkGroup. Select the port you want to include in the TrunkGroup and toggle the space bar to change the status from available to Selected. Select Save and press Enter. Managing the DES-5200...

  • Page 94: Trunking Port Management

    All trunking groups can be deleted from this panel. Follow these steps to delete a Trunking Group: Select the Trunking Group to be deleted in the Delete column. Toggle the space bar to Yes to delete the Trunking Group. Select Save and press Enter. Managing the DES-5200...

  • Page 95: Modify Trunking Port

    Trunking Group. Selected means the port has been selected as part of a Trunking Group. N/A indicates ports that are not available for inclusion in any trunking group. Select Save and press Enter to implement your changes. Managing the DES-5200...

  • Page 96: Port Statistics

    Tx Total Bytes Transmitted Number of bytes transmitted to the port. Tx Unicast Frames Number of unicast frames transmitted. Tx Multicast Frames Out Number of multicast frames transmitted. Tx Broadcast Frames Out Number of broadcast frames transmitted. Managing the DES-5200...
  • Page 97 Number of well-aligned frames that were received with alignment errors. Rx FCS Errors Number of frames that were received with FCS errors. Rx Unicast Frames In Number of unicast frames received. Rx Multicast Frames Number of multicast frames received. Rx Broadcast Frames Managing the DES-5200...
  • Page 98 Number of frames (including frames with errors) 512 to 1023 bytes long. Rx1024 to 1518 Number of frames (including frames with errors) 1024 to 1518 bytes long. Rx Disc Mem Full Number of good frames that were discarded because the memory was full. Managing the DES-5200...

  • Page 99: Port Monitoring

    You can define the packet types being monitored. Only one port at a time can be monitored. Figure 51: Port Monitoring Port Monitoring Enables or disables port monitoring. The default is disabled. Monitoring Port The port that receives the monitoring data. Monitored Port The port being monitored. Managing the DES-5200...
  • Page 100 All monitors all packet types. Unicast monitors only unicast packets. Broadcast monitors only broadcast packets. Discard monitors all packets discarded by the DES-5200. Follow these steps to configure port monitoring: Toggle the space bar to Enable Port Monitoring. Enter the number of the Monitoring Port.

  • Page 101: Broadcast Storm Protection

    Performs the action you have specified. There are three actions: Block, Block&Trap, Trap. Block prevents the port from receiving any data packets. Block is triggered when the port receives 3000 packets per second or more. The port will remain blocked until the number of data packets Managing the DES-5200...
  • Page 102 Block&Trap blocks the port and sends a message to the SNMP Trap Manager that a specific port is being partitioned from the rest of the DES-5200. You must configure the SNMP Trap Manager in order to benefit from this feature.
  • Page 103 You can use your web browser to configure and manage the DES-5200. The DES-5200 must have an IP address in order to be managed over the web. Log in through Local Console Management the first time and assign an IP address to the DES-5200.
  • Page 104 Fast Ethernet Switching System User’s Guide Logging In The Login panel, shown in Figure 53 and Figure 54, appears when you log in over the web. The user name and password are the same ones used on the console. Select Login to display the Login panel. Follow these steps to login: Enter your user name and password.
  • Page 105 Fast Ethernet Switching System User’s Guide Figure 54: User Name and Password Web Management...

  • Page 106: System Configuration Menu

    The Switch Port Configuration menu enables you to configure individual ports. You can set the speed, duplex mode, enable and disable ports and make other changes. The panels and options may be different, depending on the DES-5200 model you purchased and the modules you have installed. Refer to Module Configuration, at the end of this chapter, for an explanation of the differences between the modules.

  • Page 107: Trunking Port Management

    Fast Ethernet Switching System User’s Guide VLAN Port Management The VLAN Port Management menu enables you to create, delete, and modify VLANs quickly and easily. Trunking Port Management The Trunking Port Management menu enables you to create, delete and modify Trunking Ports quickly and easily.

  • Page 108: System Information

    The System Information menu displays the Hardware Revision, MAC address, LAN IP address and other information on the DES-5200. System Reset The System Reset panel enables you to reset the DES-5200 through software rather than powering off. Factory Reset to Default Config Values Enables you to reload factory default configurations.

  • Page 109: System Information Menu

    Specifies the hardware revision and the product generation. Each revision is numbered incrementally. Boot PROM Firmware Version Specifies the version of the Boot PROM being used on the DES-5200. Each version is numbered incrementally. Software Version Specifies the software version being used on the DES-5200. You can update the software.
  • Page 110 System Name Specifies the full name of the DES-5200. This value can be changed, enableing you to assign a unique name to the DES-5200. You can enter up to 44 characters. System Location Specifies the physical location of the DES-5200. A building number or street address can be entered in this field.

  • Page 111: System Reset

    5200 without powering off. Figure 56: System Reset Some configurations will require you to reset the DES-5200 in order for them to take effect. Screen prompts will tell you to reset the DES-5200 as needed. Follow these steps to reset the DES-5200: Select Apply.

  • Page 112: Factory Reset

    Fast Ethernet Switching System User’s Guide Factory Reset The Factory Reset panel, displayed in Figure 57, is used to reset the DES-5200 and restore all factory default values. Using this panel erases all configurations and customization. A confirmation panel appears, displayed in Figure 58, when the default configurations have been reloaded.
  • Page 113 Fast Ethernet Switching System User’s Guide Figure 58: Factory Reset Confirmation Follow these steps to restore factory default configurations: Select Apply. To exit without resetting: Select another menu to exit. Web Management...

  • Page 114: Switch Control

    DES-5200. Figure 59: Switch Control Rate Control Store and Forward means that when the DES-5200 receives an incoming packet it “stores” the packet until the entire data packet has been received before it “forwards” the packet to a destination.

  • Page 115: Address Aging

    Fast Ethernet Switching System User’s Guide Store and Forward requires more memory because the DES-5200 must store the packet before sending it out. Address Aging Address aging is the length of time the address remains in the MAC address table.

  • Page 116: Software Update Menu

    TFTP is done using Telnet. It can be done from a remote location using a TFTP server. The TFTP server and the DES-5200 must be on the same domain. For example, if the IP address of the DES-5200 is 100.100.100.001 then the TFTP server must have an IP address beginning with 100.100.100.

  • Page 117: Tftp Server Ip Address

    Fast Ethernet Switching System User’s Guide digits will be unique to the server and the DES-5200. Remember that two devices cannot have the same IP address. TFTP Server IP Address The IP address of the TFTP server being used to load the new software.
  • Page 118 Fast Ethernet Switching System User’s Guide Figure 62: Software Update Confirmation Figure 63: Software Download Web Management...
  • Page 119 Fast Ethernet Switching System User’s Guide Figure 64: Download Successful Web Management...

  • Page 120: Ping

    Fast Ethernet Switching System User’s Guide Ping Ping, shown in Figure 65, is a utility to determine if a specific IP address is accessible. Ping sends a packet to the specified address and waits for a reply. Its primary purpose is to troubleshoot LAN connections. A successful reply displays the IP address and packet size in bytes, sequencing and the port number the reply was received through.

  • Page 121: User Account Management

    Fast Ethernet Switching System User’s Guide User Account Management The User Account Management panel, displayed in Figure 66, enables you to add users, delete users and modify user access rights. Follow these steps to reach the User Account Management panels: Select User Account Management.

  • Page 122: Change Password

    DES-5200 and perform all management functions. General Users have read only access to the DES-5200. They can look at the panels but they cannot make any changes to existing settings or configurations. Status Indicates the user’s status.

  • Page 123: Switch Port Configuration

    Fast Ethernet Switching System User’s Guide Switch Port Configuration The Switch Port Configuration panel, displayed in Figure 67, is used to configure individual ports on the DES-5200. Figure 67: Switch Port Configuration Web Management...
  • Page 124 Fast Ethernet Switching System User’s Guide A confirmation panel is shown when the settings are changed. See Figure 68. Figure 68: Switch Port Configuration Confirmation Port Indicates the number of the port being configured. State All ports have two states: enabled or disabled. Enabled ports transmit and receive data packets.
  • Page 125 Fast Ethernet Switching System User’s Guide Ports in the Auto state automatically negotiate speed and duplex mode. This is the default setting. Ports set in the 1000SX/Full state are set to work at 1000 Mbps full duplex. Ports set in the 100TX/Half physical state are set to work at 100 Mbps half duplex. Ports set in the 100TX/Full state are set to work at 100 Mbps full duplex.

  • Page 126: Spanning Tree Configuration

    Algorithm. The Spanning Tree Algorithm (STA) in the DES-5200 enables you to create alternative paths (using multiple switches or bridges) in your network. These backup paths are idle until the DES-5200 determines that a problem has developed in the primary path. If the primary path breaks down STA will activate the backup path.
  • Page 127 Root Bridge. Forward Delay Time This is the time any port on the DES-5200 spends in the listening state while moving from the listening state to the forwarding state. It can be set from 4 to 30 seconds.
  • Page 128 Root Bridge the best switch on the network to ensure the best network performance and reliability. Root Bridge Specifies the MAC address of the Root Bridge. The DES-5200 may or may not be the root bridge. The DES-5200 is the default root bridge. Root Port Specifies the preferred path to the Root Bridge.
  • Page 129 Fast Ethernet Switching System User’s Guide Follow these steps the change the settings: Use the down arrow or enter new settings. Select Apply. Select Refresh to see the changes. Web Management...

  • Page 130: Snmp Management Configuration

    5200 or variables that change while the DES-5200 is running. For example, the number and type of ports on the DES-5200 is a read-only constant. The number and type of ports is fixed. Statistics, such as the number of errors that have occurred, are read-only variables.

  • Page 131: Snmp Management Configuration Menu

    DES-5200 for SNMP management. Figure 70: SNMP Manager Setting SNMP Manager Setting The fields under this setting are used to configure the DES-5200 for SNMP Management. You must configure these fields in order to manage the DES-5200 through SNMP.

  • Page 132: Snmp Trap Manager Setting

    Enables you to set the rights that members of the SNMP Communities have. Read Only access rights mean that members of the community can view the information on the DES-5200 but they can not make changes to the configurations. Read/ Write access rights enable the members of the community to make any changes they desire.
  • Page 133 A cold start is different from a factory reset. Authentication Failure Signifies that an addressee (or manager/ user) on the DES-5200 is not a valid user of the DES-5200 and may have entered an incorrect community name. Link Change Event Signifies that the link of a port has changed from link up to link down or vice versa.
  • Page 134 Fast Ethernet Switching System User’s Guide Follow these steps to delete the SNMP Community String or the SNMP Trap Manager Setting: Select Delete. Select Apply. Select Refresh to see the changes. Web Management...

  • Page 135: Vlan Port Management

    LAN segment. VLANs can be used to subdivide the network. The DES-5200 supports port based VLAN. Port based VLAN means that the VLAN is grouped by port. If a VLAN is created using three ports, then those ports become a separate broadcast domain.

  • Page 136: Vlan Port Management

    Fast Ethernet Switching System User’s Guide VLAN Port Management The VLAN Port Management menu, displayed in Figure 72, enables you to create, delete and modify VLANs on the DES-5200. Figure 72: VLAN Port Management VLAN Name Enter the name of the VLAN in this field. All VLANs must have a name.
  • Page 137 Fast Ethernet Switching System User’s Guide Follow these steps to delete a VLAN: Select Delete on the right side of the panel. Select Apply. Select Refresh to see the changes. Web Management...

  • Page 138: Trunking Port Management Menu

    Fast Ethernet Switching System User’s Guide Trunking Port Management Menu The Trunking Port Management panel, displayed in Figure 73, is used to create, delete and modify trunk groups. Figure 73: Trunking Port Management Trunking Group Name Is the name of the Trunking Group. Port Indicates the port number being added to the Trunking group.

  • Page 139: Port Statistics

    Fast Ethernet Switching System User’s Guide Port Statistics The Port Statistics panel, displayed in Figure 74, shows statistical information about the ports. Figure 74: Port Statistics Port Number The number of the port the statistics are being gathered from. Tx Total Bytes Transmitted Number of bytes transmitted to the port.
  • Page 140 Fast Ethernet Switching System User’s Guide Number of broadcast frames transmitted. Tx Aged Frames Number of frames dropped because they were in transmit too long. Tx FCS Errors Number of frames that were discarded on the transit side because of FCS errors. Tx Excessive Collision Number of frames that were dropped because of excessive collisions.
  • Page 141 Fast Ethernet Switching System User’s Guide Rx Broadcast Frames Number of broadcast frames received. Rx Good Oversized Number of good oversized frames received. Rx Error Oversized Number of good oversized frames with errors (FCS, Alignment) Rx Good Undersized Number of good undersized frames received. Rx Error Undersized Number of undersized frames received with errors.

  • Page 142: Port Monitoring

    Fast Ethernet Switching System User’s Guide Port Monitoring The Port Monitoring panel, shown in Figure 75, is used to gather information about ports. The panel shows data traffic sent or received by the port being monitored. You can define which port is being monitored and which port will do the monitoring.
  • Page 143 Select on of the following types: All monitors all packet types. Unicast monitors only unicast packets. Discard monitors all packets discarded by the DES-5200. Follow these steps to configure port monitoring: Toggle the space bar to Enable Port Monitoring. Enter the number of the Monitoring Port.

  • Page 144: Broadcast Storm Protection

    Fast Ethernet Switching System User’s Guide Broadcast Storm Protection Broadcast Storm Protection, shown in Figure 76, protects the LAN from being downed by a broadcast storm. The protection can be enabled or disabled on each port according to your preference and the needs of your LAN. The default value is disabled.
  • Page 145 Block & Trap blocks the port and sends a message to the SNMP Trap Manager that a specified port is being partitioned form the rest of the DES-5200. You must configure the SNMP Trap Manager in order to benefit from the this feature.

  • Page 146: Troubleshooting

    See Chapter 4, LEDs, for an explanation of all LEDs. The port settings on the DES-5200 and the port settings on the device you are connecting to must be the same in order...
  • Page 147 Return the DES-5200 if the unit is on and the power LED is not working properly. If the DES-5200 is not powering on while the power cord is plugged into the wall socket, the power supply is not working.

  • Page 148: Error Codes

    Table 14: LED Error Chart Refer to Table 15: Explanation of LED Error Status for and explanation of the error codes. Troubleshooting PHY Failure ARL Failure ARL Memory Failure Record LED Error code and Exception Handler contact D-Link for support...
  • Page 149 Fast Ethernet Switching System User’s Guide Table 15: Explanation of LED Error Status Explanation of LED Error Status Boot Program Flash Damaged Run Time Program Flash Damaged CPU Memory Failure Peripheral Controller Failure Com Port Test Failure NPB Failure PSP Memory Failure PSP Failure FEIU Failure PHY Failure...
  • Page 150 Fast Ethernet Switching System User’s Guide Table 16: Modular Status Error LED Indicator Chart If the CPU module fails, the first LED on the Utilization panel lights. If a module fails, the Utilization LED number indicates the slot the module is in. Troubleshooting Error Status CPU Module Failure...

  • Page 151: Appendix A

    Fast Ethernet Switching System User’s Guide DES-5200 Technical Specifications Switch Specifications Complies with IEEE 802.3 CSMA/CD 10/100-TX, 100BASE-FX and 1000BASE-SX Complies with IEEE 802.1d Spanning Tree Switched IEEE 802.3 MAC layer frame size: 64-1518 NWAY Auto-negotiation for each 10/100-TX network port...

  • Page 152: Port Specifications

    Fast Ethernet Switching System User’s Guide Port Specifications RJ-45 port for Category 3, 4, and 5 UTP cable (Cat. 5 required for 10/100-TX) 10, 100, 1000 Mbps data transfer rate NWAY Auto-negotiation for all 10/100-TX ports Full or Half Duplex for all 10/100-TX ports 100BASE-FX ports operate at full or half duplex requires 1300 nm multimode fiber optic cable, ISO/IEC 793-2 type B-1 and ITU-T G.652 with SC connectors...
  • Page 153 Fast Ethernet Switching System User’s Guide General Standards: Protocol: Data Transfer Rate: Topology: Network Cables: Number of Ports: (depending on modules used) Appendix A IEEE 802.3 10BASE-T Ethernet IEEE 802.3u 100-TX, 100BASE-FX Fast Ethernet and 1000BASE-SX for Gigabit Ethernet ANSI/IEEE Std 802.3 NWAY ™ Auto Negotiation IEEE 802.3 Frames types: Transparent IEEE 802.3 MAC layer frame size: 64-1518 CSMA/CD, Full Duplex...
  • Page 154 Fast Ethernet Switching System User’s Guide Physical and Environmental AC inputs: Power Consumption: DC fans: Operating Temperature: Storage Temperature: Humidity: Dimensions: Weight: EMI: Safety: Appendix A 100 – 240 VAC, 50/60 Hz (internal universal power supply) 105 watts maximum 2 built in 80 x 80 mm fans and 1 60 x 60 mm fan 0 ~ 45 degrees Celsius -25 ~ 70 degrees Celsius...
  • Page 155 Fast Ethernet Switching System User’s Guide Performance Transmission Method: RAM Buffer: Filtering Address Table: Packet Filtering/ Forwarding Rate: MAC Address Learning: Appendix A Store-and-Forward 2 M bytes per device 8 K entries per device 148810 pps per port (for 100 Mbps) Automatic Update Max age: five minutes...

  • Page 156: Index

    Create New VLAN ... 80 Delete...63, 82, 87, 115, 125, 126, 129 Delete Trunking Port... 87 Delete Users... 63 Delete VLAN Menu... 82 DES-5200 16FX ...7 DES-5200 20TF ...6 DES-5200 24TF ...6 Desktop/ Shelf Installation ...12 Diagnostic ...27 Disc Mem Full...91, 134 Download Mode ...52, 109...
  • Page 157 State...68, 117 Status ... 27, 63, 76, 77, 80, 85, 115, 126 Store and Forward ...51, 107 Storm Detect ...94 Switch Control...101, 107 Switch Port Configuration...43, 67, 68, 99, 116 Switch Specifications...144 System Configuration ...43, 99 System Configuration Menu...45 System Contact...103 System Description...47, 103...
  • Page 158 Tx Unicast Frames... 89, 132 Tx/Rx ... 29 Unpacking... 10 Updating Firmware...9 User Account Change ... 60 User Account Management...43, 60, 99, 114 User Name...61, 63, 65, 114 Utilization... 27 Virtual LAN Name ...83 VLAN Name...82, 129 VLAN Port Management44, 78, 79, 100, 128, Web Management ...96 XMODEM ...52...

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