Edge-Core ECS4310-26T User Manual

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23 MANAGEMENT TOOLS
This chapter includes the following sections for management tools:
◆ “HTTP Upgrade” on page 121
◆ “Restoring Factory Defaults” on page 122
◆ “Resetting the Switch” on page 123
HTTP UPGRADE
Use the HTTP Upgrade page to upgrade the switch’s system firmware by
specifying a new software file. You can also use the HTTP Upgrade page to
save the current configuration to a file on your computer, or to restore
previously saved configuration settings to the switch.
PARAMETERS
The following parameters are displayed on the HTTP Upgrade page:
◆ HTTP Configuration Backup — Click the Backup button to save the
current configuration settings to a file on the local web management
station.
◆ HTTP Configuration Restore — Restores previously saved
configuration settings to the switch from a file on the local web
management station. Use the Browse button to locate the configuration
file, then click Restore.
◆ HTTP Firmware Upgrade — Upgrades the switch software from a file
on the local web management station. Use the Browse button to locate
the software file, then click Upgrade.
WEB INTERFACE
To upgrade switch software:
1. Click Tools, HTTP Upgrade.
2. Click the Browse button, and select the firmware file.
3. Click the Upgrade button to upgrade the switch’s firmware.
After the software file is uploaded, the switch prompts for a reboot.

Edge-Core ECS4310-26T Specifications

General

Brand	Edge-Core
Model	ECS4310-26T
Category	Switch
Language	English

Summary

ABOUT THIS GUIDE

PURPOSE

Describes the guide's objective for operating and using switch management functions.

AUDIENCE

Intended for network administrators with basic knowledge of switch functions, IP, and SNMP.

CONVENTIONS

Explains the use of Note, Caution, and Warning symbols for important information and hazards.

RELATED PUBLICATIONS

Lists the Installation Guide and online web-based help for switch features.

REVISION HISTORY

Summarizes changes made in each revision of the guide, including software version validity.

SECTION I GETTING STARTED

INTRODUCTION

Provides an overview of the switch and introduces basic concepts and required settings for management.

INITIAL SWITCH CONFIGURATION

Covers connecting to the switch and performing essential configuration procedures for network access.

SECTION II WEB CONFIGURATION

USING THE WEB INTERFACE

Explains how to connect to and use the switch's embedded HTTP web agent for configuration.

SYSTEM SETTINGS

Describes basic system settings, including displaying information, user accounts, and IP address configuration.

PORT SETTINGS

Details configuration options for port auto-negotiation, speed, duplex mode, and flow control.

LINK AGGREGATION

Explains how to create multiple links as one virtual aggregate link for increased bandwidth and redundancy.

CREATING VLANS

Covers isolating broadcast traffic and organizing network nodes into separate broadcast domains using VLANs.

VLAN STACKING

Describes VLAN Stacking (QinQ) for service providers to maintain customer-specific VLANs and expand VLAN space.

IGMP SNOOPING

Explains how the switch uses IGMP to filter multicast traffic and discover ports for multicast groups.

SPANNING TREE

Details how to detect and disable network loops, and provide backup links using STP and RSTP.

QUALITY OF SERVICE

Explains how to specify packet precedence for prioritized forwarding during network congestion.

LINK LAYER DISCOVERY PROTOCOL

Describes using LLDP to discover basic information about neighboring devices on the local broadcast domain.

SNMP SETTINGS

Covers configuring Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) for device management and monitoring.

PORT MIRRORING

Explains how to mirror traffic from source ports to a target port for real-time analysis.

PORT SECURITY

Details configuring a switch port with a maximum number of authorized MAC addresses to prevent unauthorized access.

BANDWIDTH CONTROL

Allows network managers to control the maximum rate for traffic received or transmitted on a port.

JUMBO FRAME

Explains enabling support for jumbo frames up to 9216 bytes for more efficient data transfers.

MANAGEMENT ACCESS FILTER

Describes creating a list of allowed IP addresses for management access to the switch.

MAC ADDRESS SECURITY

Covers configuring MAC address security, including forwarding tables and static MAC addresses.

802.1X SECURITY

Details configuring IEEE 802.1X port-based access control for network authentication.

GENERAL SECURITY SETTINGS

Covers other general security settings like IP Filter, Storm Control, Port Isolation, and Defence Engine.

PORT STATISTICS

Explains how to display standard statistics on network traffic passing through each port for problem identification.

MANAGEMENT TOOLS

Describes tools for managing the switch, including HTTP Upgrade, restoring defaults, and resetting.

SECTION III APPENDICES

SOFTWARE SPECIFICATIONS

Provides detailed specifications for software features, standards, and management information bases.

TROUBLESHOOTING

Offers solutions for common problems, particularly accessing the management interface and forgotten passwords.