Alcatel OmniSwitch 6624 - Network Configuration Guide Manual

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Part No. 060179-10, Rev. C

April 2004

OmniSwitch 6624/6648

Network Configuration Guide

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- Table of Contents3
About this Guide23
- Supported Platforms23
- What Is in this Manual24
- What Is Not in this Manual24
- When Should I Read this Manual24
- Who Should Read this Manual24
- Documentation Roadmap25
- How Is the Information Organized25
- Related Documentation27
- Technical Support28
- User Manual CD28
- In this Chapter29
Chapter 1 Configuring Ethernet Ports30
- Ethernet Specifications30
- Ethernet Port Defaults31
- Configuring Ethernet Ports Tutorial32
- Ethernet Ports Overview34
- Setting Ethernet Port Parameters36
Setting Trap Port Link Messages36
- Disabling Trap Port Link Messages36
- Enabling Trap Port Link Messages36
Setting Flow Control37
- Enabling Flow Control37
- Disabling Flow Control37
Setting Flow Control Wait Time38
- Configuring the Flow Control Wait Time38
- Restoring the Flow Control Wait Time39
Setting Interface Line Speed39
Configuring Duplex Mode40
Enabling and Disabling Interfaces40
Configuring Inter-Frame Gap Values41
Configuring Flood Rates42
- Enabling the Maximum Flood Rate42
- Enabling Maximum Flood Rate for Multicast Traffic43
- Configuring Flood Rate Values43
Resetting Statistics Counters42
Configuring a Port Alias44
Configuring Auto Negotiation, Crossover, and Flow Control Settings44
- Enabling and Disabling Auto Negotiation44
- Configuring Crossover Settings45
- Enabling and Disabling Flow46
- Verifying Ethernet Port Configuration47
Chapter 2 Managing Source Learning49
- In this Chapter49
- Source Learning Specifications50
- Source Learning Defaults50
- Sample MAC Address Table Configuration50
- MAC Address Table Overview52
- Using Static MAC Addresses52
  - Configuring Static MAC Addresses53
    - Static MAC Addresses on Link Aggregate Ports53
- Configuring MAC Address Table Aging Time54
- Displaying MAC Address Table Information55
- In this Chapter57
Chapter 3 Configuring Learned Port Security58
- Learned Port Security Specifications58
- Learned Port Security Defaults58
- Sample Learned Port Security Configuration59
- Learned Port Security Overview60
- Enabling/Disabling Learned Port Security63
- Configuring a Source Learning Time Limit63
- Configuring the Number of MAC Addresses Allowed64
- Configuring Authorized MAC Addresses64
- Configuring an Authorized MAC Address Range65
- Selecting the Security Violation Mode66
- Displaying Learned Port Security Information66
Chapter 4 Configuring Vlans67
- In this Chapter67
- VLAN Specifications68
- VLAN Defaults68
- Sample VLAN Configuration69
- VLAN Management Overview70
- Creating/Modifying Vlans71
  - Adding/Removing a VLAN71
Creating/Modifying Vlans" on Page71
Defining VLAN Port Assignments" on Page71
- Defining VLAN Port Assignments72
Enabling/Disabling VLAN Mobile Tag Classification" on Page72
- Enabling/Disabling the VLAN Administrative Status72
- Modifying the VLAN Description72
- Changing the Default VLAN Assignment for a Port73
- Configuring Dynamic VLAN Port Assignment73
  - Configuring VLAN Rule Classification74
  - Enabling/Disabling VLAN Mobile Tag Classification75
- Enabling/Disabling Spanning Tree for a VLAN76
- Enabling/Disabling VLAN Authentication76
Enabling/Disabling Spanning Tree for a VLAN" on Page76
- Configuring VLAN Router Ports77
  - Defining an IP Router Port77
Configuring VLAN Router Ports" on Page77
- Modifying an IP Router Port78
  - Defining Maximum Transmission Unit (MTU) Size78
  - What Is Single MAC Router Mode79
- Bridging Vlans Across Multiple Switches80
- Verifying the VLAN Configuration81
Verifying the VLAN Configuration" on Page81
Chapter 5 Configuring Spanning Tree Parameters83
- In this Chapter83
- Spanning Tree Specifications84
- Spanning Tree Defaults84
- Spanning Tree Overview85
  - How the Spanning Tree Topology Is Calculated85
    - Bridge Protocol Data Units (BPDU)87
    - Topology Examples88
- Spanning Tree Operating Modes90
  - Using Flat Spanning Tree Mode90
  - Using 1X1 Spanning Tree Mode91
- Configuring STP VLAN Parameters92
- Configuring STP Port Parameters96
- Sample Spanning Tree Configuration102
  - Example Network Overview102
  - Example Network Configuration Steps103
- Verifying the Spanning Tree Configuration105
Chapter 6 Assigning Ports to Vlans107
- In this Chapter107
- Port Assignment Specifications108
- Port Assignment Defaults108
- Sample VLAN Port Assignment109
- Statically Assigning Ports to Vlans110
- Dynamically Assigning Ports to Vlans110
- Understanding Mobile Port Properties119
Chapter 24 Diagnosing Switch Problems125
- Verifying VLAN Port Associations and Mobile Port Properties125
  - Understanding 'Show Vlan Port' Output125
  - Understanding 'Show Vlan Port Mobile' Output126
Chapter 7 Defining VLAN Rules127
- In this Chapter127
- Defining VLAN Rules128
- VLAN Rules Specifications128
- VLAN Rules Defaults128
- Sample VLAN Rule Configuration129
- VLAN Rules Overview130
  - VLAN Rule Types130
  - Understanding VLAN Rule Precedence134
- Configuring VLAN Rule Definitions137
- Application Example: DHCP Rules148
  - The Vlans148
  - DHCP Servers and Clients148
- Verifying VLAN Rule Configuration151
- Using Interswitch Protocols153
- In this Chapter153
Chapter 8 Using Interswitch Protocols154
- AIP Specifications154
- AMAP Defaults154
- GMAP Defaults154
- AMAP Overview155
  - AMAP Transmission States155
  - Common Transmission and Remote Switches157
- Configuring AMAP157
- GMAP Overview160
- Configuring GMAP160
Chapter 9 Configuring 802.1Q163
- In this Chapter163
- 802.1Q Specifications164
- 802.1Q Defaults Table164
- 802.1Q Overview165
- Configuring an 802.1Q VLAN167
- Application Example171
- Verifying 802.1Q Configuration173
- Configuring Static Link Aggregation175
Chapter 10 Configuring Static Link Aggregation175
- In this Chapter175
- Static Link Aggregation Specifications176
- Static (Omnichannel) Link Aggregation Default Values176
- Quick Steps for Configuring Static Link Aggregation177
- Static Link Aggregation Overview179
  - Static Link Aggregation Operation179
  - Relationship to Other Features180
- Configuring Static Link Aggregation Groups181
- Modifying Static Aggregation Group Parameters187
  - Modifying the Static Aggregate Group Name187
    - Creating a Static Aggregate Group Name187
    - Deleting a Static Aggregate Group Name187
  - Modifying the Static Aggregate Group Administrative State187
    - Enabling the Static Aggregate Group Administrative State187
    - Disabling the Static Aggregate Group Administrative State187
- Application Example188
- Displaying Static Link Aggregation Configuration and Statistics190
- Configuring Dynamic Link Aggregation191
Chapter 11 Configuring Dynamic Link Aggregation191
- In this Chapter191
- Dynamic Link Aggregation Specifications192
- Dynamic Link Aggregation Default Values193
- Quick Steps for Configuring Dynamic Link Aggregation194
- Dynamic Link Aggregation Overview197
  - Dynamic Link Aggregation Operation197
  - Relationship to Other Features199
- Configuring Dynamic Link Aggregate Groups200
- Modifying Dynamic Link Aggregate Group Parameters207
- Application Examples222
- Displaying Dynamic Link Aggregation Configuration and Statistics226
Chapter 12 Configuring IP229
- In this Chapter229
- IP Specifications230
- IP Defaults230
- Quick Steps for Configuring IP Forwarding230
- IP Overview231
  - IP Protocols231
Chapter 23 Configuring IP Multicast Switching232
- IP Forwarding233
- IP Configuration237
- Managing IP243
- Verifying the IP Configuration248
Chapter 13 Configuring RIP249
- In this Chapter249
- RIP Specifications250
- RIP Defaults250
- Quick Steps for Configuring RIP Routing251
- RIP Overview252
  - RIP Version 2253
- RIP Routing253
- RIP Options257
  - Configuring the RIP Forced Hold-Down Interval257
  - Enabling a RIP Host Route257
- RIP Redistribution257
- RIP Security262
  - Configuring Authentication Type262
  - Configuring Passwords263
- Verifying the RIP Configuration263
- 14 Configuring RDP265
Chapter 14 Configuring RDP265
- In this Chapter265
- RDP Specifications266
- RDP Defaults266
- Quick Steps for Configuring RDP267
- RDP Overview269
  - RDP Interfaces270
  - Security Concerns271
- Enabling/Disabling RDP272
- Creating an RDP Interface272
- Verifying the RDP Configuration275
15 Configuring DHCP Relay277
- In this Chapter277
- DHCP Relay Specifications278
- DHCP Relay Defaults278
- Quick Steps for Setting up DHCP Relay279
Chapter 15 DHCP280
- DHCP and the Omniswitch281
- DHCP Relay and Authentication281
- External DHCP Relay Application282
- Internal DHCP Relay283
- DHCP Relay Overview280
- DHCP Relay Implementation284
- Using Automatic IP Configuration287
  - Enabling Automatic IP Configuration287
- Verifying the DHCP Relay Configuration288
- 16 Configuring VRRP289
Chapter 16 Configuring VRRP289
- In this Chapter289
- VRRP Specifications290
- VRRP Defaults290
- Quick Steps for Configuring VRRP291
- VRRP Overview292
- Configuration Overview295
- Verifying the VRRP Configuration300
- VRRP Application Example301
- Managing Authentication Servers303
- In this Chapter303
Chapter 17 Managing Authentication Servers304
- Authentication Server Specifications304
- Server Defaults305
  - RADIUS Authentication Servers305
  - LDAP Authentication Servers305
- Quick Steps for Configuring Authentication Servers306
- Server Overview307
  - Backup Authentication Servers307
  - Authenticated Switch Access307
Chapter 18 Authenticated Vlans308
- Port-Based Network Access Control (802.1X)309
- Ace/Server310
  - Clearing an Ace/Server Secret310
- RADIUS Servers311
  - RADIUS Server Attributes311
  - Configuring the RADIUS Client316
- LDAP Servers317
- Verifying the Authentication Server Configuration329
Configuring Authenticated Vlans331
- In this Chapter331
- Authenticated Network Overview332
- AVLAN Configuration Overview334
  - Sample AVLAN Configuration335
- Setting up Authentication Clients337
- Configuring Authenticated Vlans356
- Configuring Authenticated Ports358
- Setting up a DNS Path359
- Setting up the DHCP Server359
  - Enabling DHCP Relay for Authentication Clients360
  - Configuring a DHCP Gateway for the Relay361
- Configuring the Server Authority Mode362
  - Configuring Single Mode362
  - Configuring Multiple Mode364
- Specifying Accounting Servers365
- Verifying the AVLAN Configuration366
Chapter 19 Configuring 802.1X367
- In this Chapter367
- 802.1X Specifications368
- 802.1X Defaults368
- Quick Steps for Configuring 802.1X370
- 802.1X Overview371
- Setting up Port-Based Network Access Control374
- Verifying the 802.1X Port Configuration377
Chapter 20 Managing Policy Servers379
- In this Chapter379
- Policy Server Specifications380
- Policy Server Defaults380
- Policy Server Overview381
- Installing the LDAP Policy Server381
- Modifying Policy Servers382
- Verifying the Policy Server Configuration385
Chapter 21 Configuring Qos387
- In this Chapter387
- Qos Specifications388
- Qos General Overview389
- Qos Policy Overview390
  - How Policies Are Used390
  - Valid Policies390
- Interaction with Other Features391
- Condition Combinations392
- Condition/Action Combinations393
- Qos Defaults395
- Qos Configuration Overview398
- Configuring Global Qos Parameters399
- Qos Ports and Queues406
- Creating Policies408
- Using Condition Groups in Policies420
- Using Map Groups429
- Applying the Configuration432
- Policy Applications435
Chapter 22 Configuring Acls439
- In this Chapter439
- ACL Specifications440
- ACL Defaults440
- Quick Steps for Creating Acls441
- ACL Overview442
- ACL Configuration Overview446
- Setting the Global Disposition446
- Creating Condition Groups for Acls448
- Configuring Acls448
- Verifying the ACL Configuration454
- ACL Application Example456
Configuring IP Multicast Switching457
- In this Chapter457
- IPMS Specifications458
- IPMS Default Values458
- IPMS Overview459
- Configuring IPMS on a Switch461
- Modifying IPMS Parameters465
- IPMS Application Example469
- Displaying IPMS Configurations and Statistics471
Diagnosing Switch Problems473
- In this Chapter473
- Port Mirroring475
- Remote Monitoring (RMON)477
- Switch Health479
- Port Mirroring481
- Remote Monitoring (RMON)488
- Monitoring Switch Health495
Chapter 25 Using Switch Logging503
- In this Chapter503
- Switch Logging Specifications504
- Switch Logging Defaults505
- Quick Steps for Configuring Switch Logging506
- Switch Logging Overview507
- Switch Logging Commands Overview508
Chapter 26 Monitoring Memory515
- In this Chapter515
- Memory Monitoring Specifications516
- Memory Monitoring Defaults516
- Quick Steps for Configuring Memory Monitoring517
- Debug Memory Commands Overview518
- Configuring Debug Memory Commands518
Appendix A Software License and Copyright Statements525
- Alcatel License Agreement525
  - Alcatel Internetworking, Inc. ("Aii") Software License Agreement525
- Third Party Licenses and Notices528
Index537

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