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To use the IntraSwitch 5308FL as a managed switch, it must be configured with an IP
address.  This can be accomplished in one of two ways:

Automatically using BootP (default)

Manually via the Console port

BootP Configuration

The IntraSwitch 5308FL is shipped with BootP/TFTP support.  BootP allows the
IntraSwitch 5308FL to be automatically configured with an IP address when the Intra-
Switch 5308FL is connected to the network and is powered on, if your network contains
a BootP server configured with available, valid IP addresses.

1. Make sure your network has a BootP server configured with a valid IP address

entry for the IntraSwitch 5308FL.

2. When the IntraSwitch 5308FL is connected to the network and is first powered

on, it automatically transmits a BootP request across the network (up to times)
until it receives a valid IP address from the BootP server.

3. After an IP address is received, the IntraSwitch 5308FL is ready for management

via in-band access.

If an IP address is not received, the IntraSwitch 5308FL will need to be manually
configured with an IP address.  See "Console Configuration" below.

Console Configuration

To configure the IntraSwitch 5308FL with an IP address via the unit's Console port:

1. Using an RS-232 cable, connect a stand-alone terminal or a PC with a terminal

emulator to the IntraSwitch 5308FL's Console port.

2. Make sure both units are powered on.

If using a PC with a terminal emulator, make sure it is configured with the
following terminal settings:

3. After connecting the terminal to the IntraSwitch 5308FL , the Local Management

Interface Main Menu appears on the screen.

4. Type c to open the Configuration Menu.

The "Enter Password" prompt appears.

5. Type Asante at the "Enter Password" prompt.

The password is case-sensitive; enter it exactly as shown.

6. Press return.

The Configuration Menu appears.

7. Type i to open the Config TCP/IP Parameters Menu.

8. Type i to select the option "Set IP Address."

9. Enter the IP address to be assigned to the IntraSwitch 5308FL at the prompt,

then press return.

Important:  Depending on your network configuration, you may also need to set
subnet mask and default router information.  See "System IP Configuration" in
Chapter 5 of the IntraSwitch 5308FL User's Manual for instructions.

10. Type q to return to the Configuration Menu.

IntraSwitch 5308FL

100 Mbps

Max Util

FDP / COL

Data

Link

        10/100    1    2    3    4    5    6    7    8    MII 1   MII 2   

10/100

Console

RS-232

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

Stand-alone terminal
or PC running terminal
emulation software

Console port

(female)

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For troubleshooting tips, refer to Appendix A in the IntraSwitch 5308FL User's Manual.

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LED Indicators

Technical Specifications

Meaning

LED

Color

amber

The port is operating in full duplex mode.

FDP/Col

Power

green

The IntraSwitch 5308FL is receiving electrical power.

amber

The port's receive buffer is full (maximum utilization).

Note:  It is normal to see these LEDs illuminate during extremely high 
periods of network activity.

Max Util

green

Traffic activity is occurring on a port (transmit [TX] or receive [RX]).

Data

green

A node or other network device is properly connected to the port.

Link

100Mbps

green

The 10/100TX port or an installed MII expansion port is operating
at 100Mbps speed.

Note:  This LED only functions with ports capable of operating at
100Mbps speed (i.e., the 10/100TX port or an installed 10/100TX or
100Base-FX module).

IntraSwitch 5308FL

100 Mbps

Max Util

FDP / COL

Data

Link

        10/100    1    2    3    4    5    6    7    8    MII 1   MII 2   

10/100

Console

RS-232

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

11

12

100BASE-TX Ports

4

3

2

1

5

6

7

8

Col

Pwr

9 10 11 12

Partition

Link/Receive

Uplink

or

AsantéFAST 100 TX Hub

Remove Before Stacking

Hub

10Base-FL ports: require dual 62.5/125 micron graded-index

multimode fiber-optic cables with dual ST connectors

10/100 port: requires

Category 5 cable

Category 5

straight-through cable

(100m max. length)

100Base-TX

Server

Printer

ST connector 

(100m max. length)

10Base-T

Workstation

ST connector 

(100m max. length)

ST connector 

(100m max. length)

Bits Per Second:  9600

Data Bits:  8

Parity:  None

Stop Bits:  1

Flow Control:  None

To connect the IntraSwitch 5308FL to an Ethernet network:

1. Make sure the IntraSwitch 5308FL's power is off.

2. Connect network devices to the IntraSwitch 5308FL, following the cable

guidelines below.

3. Power on the IntraSwitch 5308FL.

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Connect to the Network

10Base-FL ports Calbing Procedures

Cable Required

Connecting To

All Network Devices

Dual 62.5/125 micron graded-index multimode fiber-optic cable
with a dual ST connector.

10/100 Port Cabling Procedures

Cable Required

Connecting To

Network Station

Repeater/Hub

Repeater/Hub's
UPLINK port

Category 5 UTP (Unshielded Twisted-Pair) straight-through cable 
(100 meters maximum) with RJ-45 connectors.

Category 5, UTP cross-over cable (100 meters maximum) with RJ-45
connectors.

Category 5, UTP straight-through cable (100 meters maximum) with
RJ-45 connectors.

MII Expansion Ports Cabling Procedures

Spanning Tree Support

IEEE 802.1d

MAC Address Table Size

1024

Dimensions

17.1" x 14.5" x 2.25" (434.3mm x 368.3mm x 57.2mm)

Weight

11 pounds (5 kilograms)

Power Specifications

Voltage Range:

100 to 250VAC

Frequency Range:

50/60/440Hz

Max. Current Range:

1.6A

Environmental Specifications

Temperature:

Operating:  0

°

 to 45

°

 C

Relative Humidity:

Operating:  5% to 85% (non-condensing)

Safety:

UL, CSA, VDE, TUV

Emissions:

FCC Class A, EN55022, CE

Network Management

SNMP-compatible management software, HTTP 

management software, Telnet software

Connectors

RS-232 (DB-9 female), ST (10Base-FL ports), 

RJ-45 (10/100TX port), MII (Media Independent Interface)

Standards Compliance

MIB II, RMON (4 groups: 1,2,3,9), BootP, DHCP, 

IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.1d

Connecting To — Cable Required

Expansion Module

100Base-FX Module

10/100TX Module

All Network Devices — dual 62.5/125 micron graded-index multimode 
fiber-optic cable with an SC connector.

Network Station — Category 5 UTP (Unshielded Twisted-Pair) straight-
through 
cable (100 meters max.) with an RJ-45 connector.

Repeater/Hub — Category 5, UTP cross-over cable (100 meters max.)
with RJ-45 connectors.

Repeater/Hub's UPLINK port — Category 5, UTP straight-through cable
(100 meters max.) with an RJ-45 connector.

10Base-FL Module
(ST connector)

All Network Devices — dual 62.5/125 micron graded-index multimode
fiber-optic cable with a dual ST connector.

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