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Hirschmann Power MICE User Manual

Hirschmann Power MICE
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Basic - L3P
Release
3.1
06/07
Technical Support
HAC-Support@hirschmann.de
User Manual
Basic Configuration
Industrial ETHERNET Gigabit Switch
Power MICE, MACH 4000

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Hirschmann Power MICE Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandHirschmann
ModelPower MICE
CategoryNetwork Router
LanguageEnglish

Summary

About this Manual

Key

Introduction

Access to the user interfaces

System monitor

Enables selection of boot software, updates, starts, ends, and erases configurations.

Command Line Interface (CLI)

Allows device configuration via local or remote connections using CLI commands.

Web based Interface

Provides graphical configuration of the switch via a web browser.

Entering the IP parameters

Basics IP parameter

Covers IP address classification, network masks, and usage examples.

Entering the IP parameters via CLI

Configures IP parameters using the Command Line Interface via V.24.

Entering the IP parameters via HiDiscovery

Assigns IP parameters to the switch via the Ethernet using HiDiscovery.

Loading the system configuration from the ACA

Loads configuration data from an AutoConfiguration Adapter (ACA).

System configuration via BOOTP

Configures the switch using the BOOTP protocol for initial setup.

System configuration via DHCP

Configures the switch using the DHCP protocol for initial setup.

System Configuration via DHCP Option 82

Configures the switch using DHCP Option 82 based on network topology.

System configuration via the Web-based Interface

Defines network parameters and assigns IP parameters via the Web-based Interface.

Faulty Device Replacement

Describes plug-and-play solutions for replacing faulty switches.

Loading/saving settings

Loading settings

Details methods for loading switch configurations from various sources.

Saving settings

Details methods for saving switch configurations locally or remotely.

Loading Software Updates

Checking the software release installed

Displays the release number of the software installed on the ACA.

Loading the software

Outlines options for updating switch software via ACA, TFTP, or file selector.

Configuring ports

Switching the port on and off

Enables/disables individual ports for enhanced access security.

Selecting the Operation Mode

Configures port operation mode like transmission rate and duplex.

Displaying connection error messages

Allows disabling the display of connection error messages.

Configuring Power over ETHERNET

Configures Power over Ethernet function for PoE-enabled modules.

Protection from unauthorized access

Password for SNMP access

Covers setting read-only and read/write SNMP passwords for security.

Setting Telnet/Web/SSH access

Details enabling/disabling Telnet, Web, and SSH server access.

Disabling HiDiscovery function

Secures the switch by disabling or limiting the HiDiscovery function.

Port access control

Explains MAC/IP based port security and actions on unauthorized access attempts.

Port Authentication (802.1X)

Describes IEEE 802.1X for device authentication and authorization.

Access Control Lists (ACL)

Covers filtering, forwarding, and prioritizing data packets using MAC/IP ACLs.

Synchronizing the System Time of the Network

Entering the Time

Allows manual system time entry and calculation of time differences.

SNTP

Explains the Simple Network Time Protocol for time synchronization.

Precision Time Protocol (PTP)

Details the IEEE 1588 standard for high-accuracy time synchronization.

Interaction PTP and SNTP

Discusses coexistence and potential conflicts between PTP and SNTP protocols.

Traffic control

Directed frame forwarding

Describes methods for managing network traffic and packet forwarding.

Multicast application

Explains multicast distribution and protocols like IGMP Snooping and GMRP.

Rate Limiter

Covers setting traffic limits per port to manage network load.

Prioritization

Details mechanisms for prioritizing traffic based on VLAN tags, IP headers, or port settings.

Flow control

Explains flow control as an overload protection mechanism during heavy traffic.

VLANs

Covers Virtual LAN configuration, IDs, and port membership.

Operation Diagnostics

Sending traps

Explains how the switch reports unusual events via alarm messages (traps).

Monitoring Device Status

Provides an overview of the switch's overall condition and status reporting.

Out-of-band signaling

Details using signal contacts for controlling external devices and monitoring switch functions.

Port status indication

Displays the status of individual ports on the switch.

Event counter on port level

Shows port statistics and event counters to identify network problems.

Displaying the SFP Status

Views current connection to SFP modules and their properties.

TP cable diagnosis

Checks connected cables for short circuits or interruptions.

Topology discovery

Explains the Link Layer Discovery Protocol (LLDP) for detecting network topology.

IP Address Conflict Detection

Describes mechanisms to detect and eliminate IP address conflicts on the network.

Reports

Covers accessing diagnostic reports like log files and system information.

Monitoring port traffic (port mirroring)

Allows monitoring of data traffic on a specific port by copying it to another port.

Appendix A: Setting up the configuration environment

Setting up DHCP/BOOTP Server

Guides on installing and configuring a DHCP/BOOTP server.

Setting up DHCP Server Option 82

Details configuring DHCP Server with Option 82 for network topology assignment.

tftp server for software updates

Details setting up a TFTP server for downloading switch software updates.

Preparing for access via SSH

Covers generating, uploading, and accessing the switch via SSH keys.

Appendix B: General Information

Hirschmann Competence

Information on Hirschmann's consulting, training, and support services.

FAQ

Answers to frequently asked questions found on the Hirschmann website.

Management Information BASE MIB

Explains the structure and terms used in the Management Information Base (MIB).

Used abbreviations

Provides a list of abbreviations used throughout the manual.

List of RFC's

Lists relevant Request For Comment (RFC) documents for network protocols.

Based IEEE standards

Lists IEEE standards relevant to network protocols and switch functions.

Technical Data

Provides technical specifications for VLANs and Access Control Lists.

Copyright of integrated software

Lists copyright information for integrated software components.

Reader's comments

Feedback form for users to provide opinions and suggestions on the manual.

Appendix C: Index

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