PowerDsine Power View Pro

PowerDsine Power View Pro
Power over Ethernet
Remote Web Manager
User Guide
Release 1.1
Cat. No. 06-1213-056
Power View Pro
Notice
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improvements and revisions, PowerDsine cannot accept
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Acknowledgements
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owners.
The product described by this manual is a licensed product of
PowerDsine.
Abbreviations and Terminology
Abbreviations are spelled out in full when first used. Only industrystandard terms are used throughout this manual.
Note: Covered under U.S patent S/N 6,473,608. Other Patents
pending
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Table of Contents
1 About this Guide .................................................................................. 6
1.1
Objectives .....................................................................................6
1.2
Audience.......................................................................................6
1.3
Organization .................................................................................6
1.4
Conventions..................................................................................7
1.5
Related Documentation ................................................................7
1.6
Abbreviations ................................................................................7
2 Introducing the Power View Pro ....................................................... 8
2.1
Overview.......................................................................................8
2.2
Features........................................................................................8
2.3
System Capabilities ......................................................................9
2.3.1
Configuration options.................................................................... 9
2.4
Security & User Authentication.................................................. 10
2.4.1
Web Configuration......................................................................10
2.4.2
SNMP .........................................................................................10
2.4.3
Telnet Configuration ...................................................................11
3 Installation ..........................................................................................12
3.1
Installation.................................................................................. 12
3.1.1
Configuration Options.................................................................12
3.2
System Requirements ............................................................... 13
3.3
Hardware Setup......................................................................... 14
3.4
Installation Procedure ................................................................ 15
3.4.1
Web Browsing ............................................................................15
3.4.2
Telnet Browsing..........................................................................15
3.4.3
RS232 Configuration using Hyper Terminal Application ............15
3.4.4
Configuring the System via the HyperTerminal..........................18
3.4.5
Using the View Menu..................................................................20
3.4.6
Using the Configuration & Maintenance Menu...........................21
3.4.7
Using the Ping Remote Host Menu ............................................22
3.5
TFTP Server Configuration........................................................ 23
4 GUI Description ..................................................................................24
4.1
Overview.................................................................................... 24
4.2
Opening Screen......................................................................... 24
4.3
View Screen............................................................................... 25
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4.3.1
View Status Screen ....................................................................26
4.3.2
View – Network & Security Configuration Screen ......................30
4.3.3
View - Product Information .........................................................35
4.4
System Configuration Screen.................................................... 36
4.4.1
System Configuration Network Screen ......................................36
4.4.2
System Configuration SNMP......................................................40
4.4.3
System Configuration SNMPv3..................................................44
4.4.4
System Configuration Security ...................................................47
4.4.5
System Configuration Product Parameters................................49
4.4.6
System Configuration Maintenance ...........................................51
4.5
Port Configuration Screen ......................................................... 52
4.5.1
Port Configuration Enable/Disable .............................................53
4.5.2
Port Configuration Detailed ........................................................55
5 Operation ............................................................................................57
5.1
General ...................................................................................... 57
5.2
Logging in .................................................................................. 57
5.3
Viewing System Status .............................................................. 58
5.4
Viewing Network & Security Configuration Status..................... 59
5.5
Viewing Product Information...................................................... 60
5.6
Configuring System - Network................................................... 60
5.7
Configuring System SNMP........................................................ 64
5.8
Configuring System SNMPv3 .................................................... 65
5.9
Configuring System Security ..................................................... 66
5.9.1
Protecting View by Password.....................................................67
5.9.2
Modifying Remote Access..........................................................68
5.10 Configuring Product Parameters ............................................... 70
5.11 Configuring System Maintenance.............................................. 71
5.12 Configuring the Ports ................................................................. 72
5.13 Configuring Additional Port Settings.......................................... 74
5.13.1 Specific Ports Settings................................................................74
5.13.2 All Ports Settings ........................................................................75
6 Troubleshooting ................................................................................76
6.1
General ...................................................................................... 76
7 Software Update.................................................................................80
7.1
Architecture................................................................................ 80
7.2
Software Upgrade...................................................................... 81
7.2.1
General.......................................................................................81
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Upgrade Process........................................................................82
List of Figures
Figure 2-1: Management Deployment............................................................. 9
Figure 3-1: Connecting the PoE Unit............................................................... 14
Figure 4-1: Opening Screen ............................................................................ 25
Figure 4-2: View Menu .................................................................................... 25
Figure 4-3: View Status Screen....................................................................... 26
Figure 4-4: Ports Status Panel ........................................................................ 27
Figure 4-5: View - Product Information Screen ............................................... 35
Figure 4-6: System Configuration Screen ....................................................... 36
Figure 4-7: System Configuration Network Screen ......................................... 37
Figure 4-8: System Configuration SNMP Screen............................................ 40
Figure 4-8: System Configuration SNMPv3 Screen ........................................ 44
Figure 4-9: System Configuration Security Screen ......................................... 47
Figure 4-10: System Configuration Product Parameters Screen .................... 49
Figure 4-11: System Configuration Maintenance Screen ............................... 51
Figure 4-12: Port Configuration Screen........................................................... 52
Figure 4-13: Port Configuration Enable/Disable Screen ................................. 53
Figure 4-14: Port Configuration Detailed Screen ............................................ 55
Figure 7-1: System Software Architecture....................................................... 80
List of Tables
Table 1-1: Conventions Used .......................................................................... 7
Table 4-1: Main Status Indications .................................................................. 27
Table 4-2: Port Status Indications ................................................................... 28
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1.1
About this Guide
Objectives
This User Guide introduces PowerDsine’s Power View Pro Remote
Web Manager which is used for managing PowerDsine’s Power
over Ethernet (PoE) product line of Midspan devices including:
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1.2
PD- 6524 – 24 ports
PD -6512 – 12 ports
PD -6506 – 6 ports
Audience
This Guide is intended for network administrators, supervisors and
installation technicians who have a background in:
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1.3
Basic concepts and terminology of networking
Network toPoEogy
Protocols
Microsoft Windows environment
Organization
This Guide is divided into several Sections, as follows:
Section 1 - Defines the overall concepts used in this Guide,
conventions used and associated documentation.
Section 2 - Describes the Power View Pro features and capabilities.
Section 3 – Provides a complete system installation procedure.
Section 4 - Provides the GUI detailed description.
Section 5 - Provides how to use the PowerView Pro GUI.
Section 6 – Provides troubleshooting guide
Section 7 – Provides upgrading Midspan software process.
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1.4
Conventions
The various conventions used in defining commands and examples
are given in Table 1-1.
Table 1-1: Conventions Used
CONVENTION
1.5
DEFINITION
bold
Keywords & commands
italics
screen
Bold screen
Represents a GUI item
Displayed Information
Information to be entered
Notes
Helpful information
Related Documentation
For additional information, refer to the following documentation:
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1.6
Power over Ethernet PowerDsine PD-60XX (AC and DC
version), User Manual (06-6800-056).
IEEE Standard 802.3af, DTE Power via MDI.
Abbreviations
PoE
NTP
DES
MD5
MDI
MIB
PD
SNMP
SSL
FTP
TFTP
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Power over Ethernet
Network Time Protocol
Data Encryption Standard
Message Digest 5
Multiple-Document Interface
Management Information Base
Powered Device
Simple Network Management Protocol
Secure Sockets Layer
File Transfer Protocol
Trivial File Transfer Protocol
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2 In tro duc in g th e P ower V ie w
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2.1
Overview
PowerDsine’s Power View Pro is a management system, utilized for
complete monitoring and control of PowerDsine’s Power over
Ethernet (PoE) Midspans, via remote network management station.
The system provides direct on-line power supervision, configuration,
monitoring and diagnostics of PowerDsine products via their SNMP
managers.
2.2
Features
The manager provides a number of unique features for PoE
Midspan management as follows:
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Web-based for remote management of Power over Ethernet
device
Secured WEB based configuration (SSL)
Configuration using graphical representations of remote
device
Real time monitoring with visual status
System status display
Real time power parameters
SNMPv2c/v1/v3
Power over Ethernet (PoE) SNMP MIBs
Log events to remote SysLog Server
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2.3
System Capabilities
The manager can be accessed from any computer by WEB browser
such as an Internt Explorer/Netscape, SNMP management station,
Telnet, or RS232 Terminal. The Power View Pro allows monitoring
and controlling of over Etehrnet IP networks as shown in Figure 2-1:
Figure 2-1: Management Deployment
2.3.1
Configuration options
• Web based – by utilizing a WEB browser
• SNMP – by utilizing an SNMP management application on a
remote computer
• Telnet – via the RJ45 Etehrnet port by using Telent application
on a remote computer
• Serial communication port – by using Terminal emulation
software such as Microsoft Windows Hyper Terminal, or any
similar software.
• Serial communication rate must be set to 38400, no hardware
flow control and cross cable should be used (pin2 crossed with
pin3).
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NOTE:
The unit is shipped with default IP of 192.168.0.50. Make sure that
a computer Network card is configured to the same IP network.
• Telnet and WEB configuration are password protected.
•
2.4
2.4.1
Serial communication configuration should be used only in
order to define unit’s IP address, or in order to perform software
updates. Any other configuration should be carried out via the
WEB browser.
Security & User Authentication
Web Configuration
Web configuration can be protected by user by password. Two user
& password protection levels are avilable as follows:
2.4.2
•
View username & password – a remote user has access
to Web pages that provide various information, but has no
permition to perform any modifications.
•
Configuration username & password - a remote user
(usually administrator) has full authority to modify any unit’s
parameter.
SNMP
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SNMP v1/v2 - community string is utilized for authentication
Get/Set/Trap authentication.
•
SNMP v3 – Network Management Protocol Version-3
(SNMPv3) is an standards-based protocol, utilized for
network management. It provides secure access to devices
by a combination of authenticating and encrypting packets
over the network.
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2.4.3
Telnet Configuration
Since Telnet provide access to software updates and data bases for
upload/download functions, it is always password protected
(regrdless of Web view & configure passoword selection option).
WEB and Telnet utilize the same passwords (Telnet utilizes Web
browser password even if the Web password function is disabled).
NOTE:
The Power View Pro is provided with the following factory defaults:
Protection:
Configuration password protection
WEB/Telnet:
View (usually user) : user name =”user”, password =”password”
Configure (usually administrator): user name =”admin”, password =
”password”.
SNMP v3:
Guest (usually remote SNMP manager) : user name =”public”
View User (usually user) : user name =”view”, authentication
password (MD5) = ”password”, : privacy password (DES)=
”password”,
Admin User (usually administrator) : user name =”admin”,
authentication password (MD5) = ”password”, : privacy password
(DES)= ”password”,
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3.1
3.1.1
Inst all ati on
Installation
Configuration Options
The following configuration options are available:
ƒ
Via an RJ-45 network connector utilizing a Web browser
(IP 192.168.0.50)
ƒ
Via an RJ-45 network connector utilizing the Telnet protocol.
ƒ
Via an RS-232 Serial communication port, utilizing an
RS-232 connector ( 38400, HW flow control off)
NOTE:
This section describes the configuration procedure via the CLI
commands. Configuration of system parameters Via the Web
browser is further detailed in Paragraph 5.6 on page 60.
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3.2
System Requirements
The following hardware/software items are required in order to
configure and operate the Power over Ethernet (PoE) Midspan.
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Computer Environment
• Ethernet Network card
• Operating system: Any Host with WEB browser
• Recommended OS & Web browsers:
√ Win2000/XP running Microsoft Internet explorer
Ver6 or higher
√ Win2000/XP running Netscape 7 or higher
√ Access to a local network and Internet
√ PC network card configured to the following
parameters:
IP NET: 192.168.0.50, IP Mask:255.255.255.0
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•
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Ethernet cable.
Telnet application
Serial Communication
√ Serial ports: COM1 or COM2 are active and
available
Null-modem RS232 crossed cable
Administrative Requirements
• Free IP address to be allocated for the PoE Midspan
(192.168.0.50 is provided by PowerDsine as a default
address), or obtained by using the DHCP server.
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3.3
Hardware Setup
Perform the following steps (see Figure 3-1):
Connect an AC power cable to the PoE unit and verify that
all LEDs illuminate once (self test).
Connect the crossed null-modem cable between the
management station COM port and the PoE RS-232 port
(optional)
Connect a network cable between the PoE unit front panel’s
RJ45 connector and the Ethernet.
1 Verify that the AC LED on the front panel is lit and
that the Link LED is green.
If any problem is encountered during setup, refer to
Chapter. 6, Troubleshooting”:
PoE Unit
LAN
CROSSED
NULL
MODEM
CABLE
To configure
Network Interface
parameters
Management
Station
Figure 3-1: Connecting the PoE Unit
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3.4
Installation Procedure
3.4.1
Web Browsing
Open Web browser and type 192.168.0.50 in the address field.
3.4.2
Telnet Browsing
•
•
•
•
Go to start -> Run
Type the command cmd
In the window type the command, telnet [IP ADDRESS]
Type the Username & password
NOTE:
Use Web browser to view System Configuration->Security WEB
page and make sure that the Telnet checkbox is checked
(selected) - see page 48.
3.4.3
RS232 Configuration using Hyper Terminal Application
For WIN 2000 and WIN XP users:
2
Go to Run (Start> Run).
3
Type “cmd”. A DOS type window opens;
click OK.
4
Type the “ipconfig” and then click Enter.
1
Note computer IP, mask and default gateway.
2 Click Start >Programs >Accessories
>Communications > HyperTerminal; A dialog
box appears.
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3 Enter your name or organization
name in the Name text field and then
click OK; Connect To window appears.
4 Select the desired communication
port to be connected to the PoE unit
and then click OK. A dialog window
appears;
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5 Select the following parameters and
then click OK:
Bits per second: 38400
Data bits: 8
Parity: None
Stop bits: 1
Flow control: None
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3.4.4
Configuring the System via the HyperTerminal
NOTE:
There is no password protection while using the RS232 serial
communication port. Password protection is only applicable for
Telnet or WEB access.
Perform the following steps:
1 Click the ESC or space key: the main menu
appears:
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2.
3.
E.
Main Menu
--------------------------View Menu – view unit IP, software version and release date.
Configuration & Maintenance Menu - Configure unit IP,
upload/download configuration & software update
Ping Remote Host – determine whether a particular IP system on a
network is functional. Used for diagnosing IP network or router
failures.
Exit – exits terminal main menu
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3.4.5
Using the View Menu
1 Select the View Menu option; View Menu appears;
View Menu
----------------------------1. View Network Parameters – such as IP Address, Subnet Mask,
Default Gateway and MAC Address.
NOTE:
While DHCP is in use, DHCP server IP appears as well.
2. View Application & Boot Software Version – allows viewing of
application version number and creation date.
3. View system up time – displays how many days, hours, minutes &
seconds the unit has been operational.
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3.4.6
Using the Configuration & Maintenance Menu
1 Select the Configuration & Maintenance Menu from the
Main Menu; the following menu appears;
Configuration & Maintenance Menu
-----------------------------------------------1. Set Static IP/DHCP – allows the user to set, save & activate new
network parameters.
2. Download Configuration File to Unit (Resets Unit) –
downloading configuration file from a remote Host named nms.db,
using TFTP application (Host must run TFTP server application
prior to using this option - see Para. 3.5).
NOTE:
Upon successful downloading, the unit resets itself.
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3. Upload Configuration from Unit to File – the unit uploads its
Internal configuration file named nms_out.db to the Host, utilizing
TFTP application (Host must run TFTP server application prior to
using this option - see Para. 3.5).
NOTE:
Upon successful downloading, the unit resets itself.
4. Software Update Menu - allows the user to update unit
software/firmware
NOTE:
Host must run TFTP server application and appropriate software
update package should be available to the user.
5. Restore Username&Password to Factory Default – restores
only view/configure user name & passoword to default values
(resets the unit).
6. Restore the Unit to Factory Default - restores entire unit
configuration to factory default values (resets the unit).
7. Reset Unit – performs reset of the unit.
ESC - Return to Previous Menu
3.4.7
Using the Ping Remote Host Menu
The Ping Remote Host Menu is utilized to test the TCP/IP configuration by
using the ping command; the user enters the remote IP address
The ping command uses the ICMP echo request and echo reply packets to
determine whether a particular IP system on a network is functional. Ping is
useful for diagnosing IP network or router failures.
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3.5
TFTP Server Configuration
The TFTP Server allows tranfer of files stored by the Host to/from
the PoE unit. This paragraph describes how to configure the TFTP
server which is utilized for optional software updates.
NOTES:
1. Verify that the computer used as a server is always on.
2. Verify that the TFTP server software is running.
3.
Enable Writes checkbox is checked when Upload
Configuration from Unit to File is activated by the
HyperTerminal menu (see Para. 3.4.6)
1 Set-up a computer to act as a TFTP server.
2
Copy the NBTFTP.exe command from the provided CD to
your server s desktop.
3 Click on the
.
The following window appears;
Browse
button
6
7
Click the Browse button and select your
preferred location for the files. Click OK
when done.
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TFTP software is running.
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4.1
GUI Desc ription
Overview
The GUI (Graphic User Interface) provides complete monitoring,
control and configuration of PowerDsine’s Power over Line (PoE)
products. The GUI is user friendly and presents graphical elements
of the actual device in addition to information tables. The system
provides several features:
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Graphical view of the monitored device
SNMP Alarms (Traps) notification table for the device being
monitored
♦ Properties of the management system.
The GUI provides two authorization levels as follows (see also
Paragraph 4.4.4.1):
ƒ System User - allowed to use the View menu only
ƒ System administrator allowed to view and modify all the
GUI functions
4.2
Opening Screen
The Main screen (Opening screen) window is shown in Figure 4-1.
The Opening screen features three main menus as follows:
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View menu – used to view status, network configuration and
product information
System Configuration menu – allows system Configuration
(network, SNMP, security, product parameters and
maintenance (it is password protected)
Port Configuration menu – allows enabling/disabling of
ports, allocation of power, setting of priorities and more.
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Figure 4-1: Opening Screen
4.3
View Screen
View menu – used to view the following categories (see Figure 4-2):
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Status
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Network Configuration
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Product Information
Figure 4-2: View Menu
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4.3.1
View Status Screen
The View Status screen is the main Midspan monitoring tool. It
comprises three elements (see Figure 4-3):
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Ports status panel
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Ports power status table
ƒ
General power status table
The Ports status panel displays the following parameters:
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Ports Status
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Link Status
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AC/DC Input Power Status.
Port status
panel
Ports power
status table
General
power
status table
Figure 4-3: View Status Screen
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4.3.1.1
Ports Status Panel
The display panel includes a number of visual indicators as shown
in Figure 4-4; Green illuminated port indicates that the terminal unit
has been identified as "Power over Ethernet Enabled" and is active
and receiving power. Disabled ports illuminate red, indicating that
the port is not supplying power and is not active. An “X” symbol
appears as well.
Enabled
port
Disabled
port
Link LED
Main
LED
Figure 4-4: Ports Status Panel
4.3.1.2
Power & Communication Indications
Two LED's are located on the front panel, marked “Main” and Link
as described in Table 4-1 and
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Table 4-2.
Table 4-1: Main Status Indications
Indicator
Color
Remarks
Off
Internal power supply
unit is unplugged.
Internal power supply
voltage is too low. All
ports are disconnected.
Green
AC power input active
Internal power supply
voltage is within limits.
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Table 4-2: Port Status Indications
Port LED
Color
Port Load Conditions
wer to the port is
disconnected. No DC
voltage present on port
output lines.
Inactive load or
unplugged port
Off
Green
Green blinks at a
1 second rate
Active load is plugged in
and complies with normal
load conditions
Continuous nominal DC
voltage is present on the
spare pairs.
Overload or short circuit
Power to the port is
disconnected.
No DC voltage is present
on port output lines.
Valid load
Green blinks at a
0.5 second rate
4.3.1.3
Port Voltage
Power to the port is not
connected.
Total aggregated power
exceeds pre-defined
power budget (400w by
default)
No DC voltage is present
on port output lines
Ports Power Status Table
Ports Power Status Table displays the following parameters:
No.
1.
Parameter
Total Power
Consumption
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No.
Parameter
Description
2.
Active Power
Source
Maximum available DC power source as
configured in the System Configuration Product Parameters menu (Para. 4.4.5)
3.
System Voltage
Voltage level supplied to PDs
4.
PD Detection
Method
5.
Midspan Status
Detection method selected by the user
from the System Configuration - Product
Parameters menu (see Para. 4.4.5)
Midspan status display with the following
options:
1. Active – normal operation
2. Midspan has no firmware - Midspan
has no firmware indication
3. Internal Comm. Failure – internal
communication failure
4. Midspan firmware update - firmware
update indication
4.3.1.4
General Power Status Table
General Power Status Table displays the following parameters:
No.
1.
Parameter
2.
PWR
Max Pwr
3.
Priority
4.
Description
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Actual consumed power by individual PD
Maximal allocated power per Port as
configured in the Port Configuration –
Detailed screen (see Para. 5.13)
Current priority level set by the user
Terminal description and Terminal type
as configured in the Port Configuration –
Detailed screen (see Para. 5.13)
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4.3.2
View – Network & Security Configuration Screen
View - Network Configuration Screen displays the following
parameters:
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IP in-Use – currently used IP address/Mask/ Gateway
Remote Trap SNMP Managers List- list of appointed
managers
Static Network Configuration – manually configured
Network parameters
Remote Access – Remote managers that may access the
Midspan (SNMP v1/v2 and SNMPv3, Telnet) and
enabled/disabled SSL WEB encryption
Remote Servers – IP address of remote SysLog Server, IP
address of remote NTP ( Network Time Protocol) Server.
Date & Time – Unit system time (GMT), as acquired from
the NTP Server
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4.3.2.1
IP in-Use
IP in-Use window displays the current IP address being used with
the following parameters:
No.
Parameter
1.
Obtain IP by
DHCP
2.
IP Address
3.
IP Mask
4.
Default Gateway
4.3.2.2
Description
Indicates how the IP is obtained as
previously set by the user (see System
Configuration – Network - Para 5.6).
IP address, numerical address which
indicates a particular computer within a
network
The definition of the network portion of
the IP address. This location must be
configured in such a way that all IP
addresses up to and including the local
gateway are allowed.
The IP address of the local Gateway,
which enables communication settings to
other LAN segments.
Remote Trap SNMP Managers List
This List displays all the user pre-configured managers (see Para.
5.7 for further details). All listed managers receive standard and
private traps from the Midspan.
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4.3.2.3
Static Network Configuration
Static Network Configuration window displays Network configuration
in cases where Static IP is selected (and not DHCP). In cases
where the unit is configuered as Static IP, both IP-In Use and Static
configuration tables will be identical.
The following static parameters appears:
No.
Parameter
1.
IP Address
2.
IP Mask
3.
Default
Gateway
MAC Address
4.
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Internet address, numerical address which
indicates a particular computer within a network
The definition of the network portion of the IP
address. This location must be configured in
such a way that all IP addresses up to and
including the local gateway are allowed.
IP address of the local Gateway, which enables
communication settings to other LAN segments.
Media access control address. A 12-digit
hexadecimal address used by the media access
control layer of an 802.2 connection. connection
with Host Integration Server.
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4.3.2.4 Remote Access
The Remote Access window displays the remote managers that may
access the unit (SNMPv1/v2 , SNMPv3, Telnet) and enabled/disabled SSL
WEB encryption.
No.
Parameter
Description
1.
Enable SNMPv2
Indicates enabled/disabled SNMP v1/v2
2.
Enable SNMPv3
3.
Enable Telnet
4.
Enable Web SSL
Encryption
Indicates enabled/disabled SNMPv3, due to
security considerations. Note that it is not
recommended to enable SNMPv2 while
SNMPv3 is in use!
When this box is checked, the user may
access the unit, via the Telnet protocol.
When this box is checked, indicates that
WEB pages are encrypted by SSL.
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4.3.2.5 Remote Servers
Remote Servers window displays the IP address of a remote SysLog Server,
and an IP address of remote NTP ( Network Time Protocol) Server.
No.
Parameter
1.
NTP Server
2.
SysLog Server
Description
IP address of a remote Network Time
Protocol (NTP) Server
Log Events sent to the IP address via SysLog
protocol
Note that an IP address 0.0.0.0 prohibits the
unit from sending Log Events
4.3.2.6 Date and Time
Date and Time window displays unit system time (GMT), as acquired from
the NTP Server.
No.
Parameter
1.
Time (GMT)
2.
Date (D/M/Y)
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Time (HH:MM:SS) as acquired from the NTP
Server
Date (DD/MM/YYYY) as acquired from the
NTP Server
If the unit fails to acquire time from the NTP
Server, it will display the elapsed time since
1/2/2005
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4.3.3
View - Product Information
View - Product Information screen displays the following parameters
(see Figure 4-5):
Product
Information
window
Figure 4-5: View - Product Information Screen
No.
Parameter
Description
1.
Product Nickname
Unit nickname as configured by
network administrator
2.
Serial Number
Midspan serial number
3.
Software Version
Current software version
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4.4
System Configuration Screen
System Configuration Screen allows the following Configurations:
(Figure 4-6):
ƒ Network Configuration
ƒ SNMP Configuration
ƒ SNMPv3 Configuration
ƒ Security Configuration
ƒ Product Parameters-Configuration
ƒ System Configuration - Maintenance
Figure 4-6: System Configuration Screen
4.4.1
System Configuration Network Screen
Network Configuration screen (see Figure 4-7) allows Configuration
of the following parameters (see also para. 4.3.2.1): IP Address,
Subnet Mask, Default Gateway.
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Remote
Servers
window
Properties
configuration
window
Figure 4-7: System Configuration Network Screen
No.
Button/Checkbox
Description
1.
When checked enables the DHCP
to obtain IP by server; Note that the
Static IP Address fields are dimmed!
2.
Static IP address to be used in
cases where DHCP is disabled.
3.
Static IP subnet mask to be used in
cases where DHCP is disabled.
4.
Static IP default gateway to be used
in cases where DHCP is disabled
5.
NTP Server
IP address of a remote NTP Server
6.
SysLog Server
IP address of a remote SysLog
server to which the Midspan sends
log events.
Note that an IP address 0.0.0.0
prohibits the unit from sending Log
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No.
Button/Checkbox
Description
events.
7.
Updates Midspan properties status
and saves configuration in cases
where Midspan restarts working. All
Properties and Remote Servers
parameters become effective only
after this button has been clicked.
8.
Cancels current operation and
restores previous values in cases
where the Update & Save buttons
were not clicked.
4.4.1.1
Log Server
The Midspan can send various internal events reports to an external
Host which logs those events for future use. SysLog messages are
sent whenever the SysLog Server’s IP is other than ‘0.0.0.0’. The
following events may be sent by the Midspan:
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•
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•
•
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System was restarted
PSE port SNMP status has changed
Midspan delivers power above xy% threshold
Midspan delivers power less then xy% threshold (after
ePWR_USAGE_TO_HIGH signal was sent)
Remote user tried to access WEB view pages using an incorrect
password
Remote user tried to access WEB configuration pages using
incorrect password
Unit’s factory default values were restored
Unit configuration was changed
Remote Telnet user failed to login (incorrect user or password)
Log events are being sent as SysLog messages. Syslog is a
method utilized to collect messages from devices to be sent to a
server running a syslog daemon. Logging to a central syslog
server assists in aggregation of logs and alerts
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NOTE:
Each SysLog message contains the message itself and date &
time (GMT). The Midspan acquires date & time from the Network
NTP Server.
4.4.1.2
NTP Server
whenever a valid NTP Server IP is configured, the Midspan acquires
date & time (GMT) from the Network NTP Server. In cases where no
valid IP is set, or in cases where the Midspan fails to acquire time
from the NTP Server, initial Midspan time will be set to 1/1/2005 as
default.
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4.4.2
System Configuration SNMP
The Unit’s SNMP agent (v1/v2/v3) enables remote SNMP
management station to monitor a unit, enable/disable PoE ports
(RFC3621), view various PoE MIB statistics and MIB-II Network
statistics.
The SNMPv3 offers a secured method for configuration and
monitoring. SNMP Network packets may be authenticated by MD5
and encrypted by DES.
System Configuration SNMP screen allows configuration of SNMP
parameters that are common both to SNMPv1/v2 and SNMPv3
(SNMPv1/2 community string is the only exception). The following
parameters can be configured (see Figure 4-8):
ƒ Community Strings
ƒ
System Information
ƒ
Remote Trap SNMP Managers List
Community
strings
window
Remote Trap
SNMP
managers
configuration
window
System
information
window
PoE MIB
Checkboxes
Figure 4-8: System Configuration SNMP Screen
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4.4.2.1
Community Strings (SNMPv2c)
Community strings are actually SNMP passwords. To enable remote
SNMP manager communication with the device, the user must
configure his community strings to match those of the Midspan.
Community Strings window allows configuration of the following
parameters:
No.
Field
Description
1.
Get community
Used by remote SNMP NMS station for
GET commands (get information from
Midspan)
2.
Set community
Used by remote SNMP NMS station for
SET commands (change contact
person, device name, etc.)
3.
Trap
community
Each TRAP sent by the MIdspan to
remote NMS managers contains Trap
community string. Remote SNMP NMS
managers may use it in order to filter out
unnecesery TRAP events.
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4.4.2.2
System Information (MIB-II)
System Information window allows configuration of the following:
No.
Button/Checkbox
1.
SysContact
2.
SysName
3.
SysLocation
4.4.2.3
SNMP MIB-II 1.3.6.1.2.1.1.4:
Textual identification of the contact
person for this managed node,
together with information on how
to contact this person.
SNMP MIB-II 1.3.6.1.2.1.1.5:
Textual identification of an
administratively-assigned name for
current managed node
SNMP MIB-II 1.3.6.1.2.1.1.6:
Textual identification of the
physical location of current node
PoE MIB Checkboxes
This window allows graphical configuration of two major RFC3621
PoE MIB parameters as follows:
No.
Button/Checkbox
1.
2.
4.4.2.4
Description
Description
Allows/prohibits unit from sending
traps (both SNMPv2c and SNMPv3)
The Midspan sends TRAP each
Notify Exceeded
Power Usage (1-99%) time total power consumption
exceeds xy%, in cases where
Enable Notification checkbox is
checked,
Enable Notification
Remote Trap SNMP Managers List
This window allows configuration of up to 10 remote SNMP
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managers which are used by the Midspan in order to send TRAP
events.
No.
1.
Button
Description
Updates Midspan properties status and
saves configuration in cases where
Midspan restarts working.
All the SNMP parameters become
effective only after this button has been
clicked!
2.
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previous values
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4.4.3
System Configuration SNMPv3
System Configuration SNMPv3 screen allows configuration of three
different SNMPv3 user types and notification (Trap) which requires
same parameters as any other SNMPv3 user.
User Type
section
Notification
section
Figure 4-8: System Configuration SNMPv3 Screen
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Guest User – Allows limited SNMPv3 user capabilities,
mainly in order to use the "keep alive" poling command. The
Guest user has no authentication ability or privacy
(encryption).
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View User – Has reading (GET) access to all SNMP
branches but cannot perform any modifications (SET).
ƒ
User Name – SNMPv3 user (mandatory field)
ƒ
Authentication Password (MD5) – applicable when
MD5 or MD5+DES is being used.
ƒ
Privacy Password (DES) – applicable only when
MD5+DES is being used.
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ƒ
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Authentication+Encryption – Allows selection of one of
three security leveles as follows:
ƒ
None – SNMPv3 packets are not authenticated
neither encrypted
ƒ
MD5 – SNMPv3 packets are authenticated but
not encrypted
ƒ
MD5+DES – SNMPv3 packets are authenticated
and encrypted
Admin User – Has full reading (GET) and writing (SET)
access to all SNMP branches
ƒ
User Name – SNMPv3 user (mandatory field )
ƒ
Authentication Password (MD5) – applicable
when MD5 or MD5+DES is being used.
ƒ
Privacy Password (DES) – applicable only when
MD5+DES is being used.
ƒ
Authentication+Encryption – Allows selection of
one of three security leveles:
ƒ
None – SNMPv3 packets
authenticated neither encrypted.
are
not
ƒ
MD5 – SNMPv3 packets are authenticated
but not encrypted
ƒ
MD5+DES – SNMPv3 packets
authenticated and encrypted
are
Notification Trap – SNMPv3 trap configuration parameters
are identical to SNMPv3 user
ƒ
User Name – SNMPv3 user (mandatory field )
ƒ
Authentication Password(MD5) – applicable when
MD5 or MD5+DES is being used.
ƒ
Privacy Password (DES) – applicable only when
MD5+DES is being used.
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ƒ
Authentication+Encryption – allows selection of one of
three security leveles:
ƒ
None – SNMPv3 packets are
authenticated and neither encrypted
ƒ
MD5 – SNMPv3 packets are authenticated
but not encrypted
ƒ
MD5+DES
–
SNMPv3
authenticated and encrypted
packets
not
is
NOTE:
Notification (Trap) remote manager can be configured via the
System Configuration – SNMP WEB page NTP Server.
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4.4.4
System Configuration Security
System Configuration Security screen allows Configuration of the
following parameters (see Figure 4-9):
ƒ Secure Access & Configuration
ƒ Remote Access communication type
Figure 4-9: System Configuration Security Screen
4.4.4.1
Secure Access & Configuration
The user can protect one or both of the View and Configuration
menus by clicking the desired appropriate checkbox; there are two
types of system users as follows:
System User who is allowed to use the View menu only and System
administrator who is allowed to view and use all the GUI functions.
Password and user name are also set in this window and the user is
prompted to type the appropriate password and user name when
accessing the protected menus.
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NOTE:
A remote Telnet user is requested to provide username and
password, regardless of the check box selection state. Checking
the View username & password checkbox, prevents remote
Telnet user to perform any modifications. Checking Configuration
username & password provides full access to remote Telnet user.
4.4.4.2
Remote Access
Enable SNMPv2 – Enables management of the unit via remote
SNMP manager station that utilizes SNMPv2c application.
Enable SNMPv3 - Enables management of the unit by remote
SNMP manager station that utilizes SNMPv3 application.
NOTE:
Due to security considerations, when SNMPv3 is in use, it is
recommended to disable the SNMPv2 application.
Enable Telnet - This commuication is enabled by default. To
disable remote Telnet commuication, uncheck the Enable Telnet
checkbox.
Enable Web SSL Encryption– When checked, provides security
for Web pages, utilizing the SSL
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No.
Button
Description
1.
Updates Midspan parameters and saves
configuration in cases where Midspan restarts
working. All Remote Access parameters become
effective only after this button has been clicked.
2.
Cancels current operation and restores previous
values (in cases where
was not
clicked).
4.4.5
System Configuration Product Parameters
Product parameters set by the user include (see Figure 4-10):
ƒ Midspan Nickname
ƒ System Detection Method
ƒ Status View Refresh Rate.
Figure 4-10: System Configuration Product Parameters Screen
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No.
1.
Button/Checkbox
Description
Assists network managers to
identify Midspan.
PD Detection Method: IEEE
802.3af, or IEEE 802.3af +Legacy
drop-down menu (IEEE 802.3af
+Legacy=default)
Allows Setting of System Status
WEB page refresh rate
2.
Updates Midspan product based
parameetrs.
All the product parameters become
effective only after this button has
been clicked!
3.
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4.4.6
System Configuration Maintenance
System Configuration Maintenance screen (see Figure 4-11) allows
two maintenance means destined to maintain the Midspan.
ƒ Reseting the Manager Module
ƒ Reseting the Midspan
ƒ Restoring Factory Defaults
When trouble is encounered, or when the Midspan does not function
properly, reseting the Midspan or restoring factory default values
may solve the problem.
Reset
Manager
Module
button
Reset
button
Restore
button
Figure 4-11: System Configuration Maintenance Screen
No.
Button/Checkbox
Description
1.
Resets only the Manager Module
without affecting Midspan PoE ports
2.
Resets unit temporarily. All active
PoE ports momentarely stop
providing Power to PoE devices
(configuration does not change)
3.
Restore most Midspan parameters
to their default value
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4.5
Port Configuration Screen
Port Configuration screen allows the following (Figure 4-12):
♦
♦
Port Configuration Enable/Disable
Port Configuration Detailed
Port Configuration Enable/Disable screen provides a quick access
to ports in order to Enable/Disable one or more of them.
Port Configuration Detailed screen allows detailed Configuration of
various system values such as priority, allocated power and port/PD
description.
Figure 4-12: Port Configuration Screen
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4.5.1
Port Configuration Enable/Disable
Each port may be individually Enabled/Disabled, or all ports may be
enabled or disabled in one action.
Once the ports are disabled, the Midspan View Status screen is
updated accordingly (see Para. 4.3 / Figure 4-3).
Enable/
Disable
checkboxes
Save options
buttons area
Actions on all
ports buttons
area
Enabled ports
Disabled ports
Figure 4-13: Port Configuration Enable/Disable Screen
No.
1.
Button/Checkbox
Description
Enabled – enables all ports
Disabled - disables all ports
2.
Update – Clicking this button,
activates the new user settings
but does not store new
configuration (unit reset
overides latest changes)
Cancel – Cancels current
operation and restores previous
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No.
Button/Checkbox
Description
values in cases where
Update&Save were not clicked
Update & Save – Updates
Midspan properties status and
saves configuration in cases
where Midspan restarts.
NOTE:
If only update button is pressed, a blinking image appears near
the Save & update button, reminding the user that latest changes
were not saved. Reversing latest changes and pressing Update,
eliminates the blinking image. Saving latest changes eliminates
this image as well.
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4.5.2
Port Configuration Detailed
The Port Configuration Detailed screen (see Figure 4-14) allows the
user to control individual ports and set-up parameters as follows:
♦
♦
♦
♦
Activate/shut-down individual ports
Allocate Maximal power per port
Set-up the priority of each port
Define port description and Terminal type
In order to simplify the configuration of multiple ports, each
parameter may be set by pressing a single button (SET), thus
applying the selected values to all ports (action on all ports).
Ports
parameters
settings area
Save options
area
Actions on all
ports area
Figure 4-14: Port Configuration Detailed Screen
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4.5.2.1
Ports Activation
Ports activation/deactivation is performed by the user according to
actual requirements. Each port can be switched to Enable or
Disable state.
This is simply done by checking the colored checkboxes on the left
hand side of the screen.
4.5.2.2
Allocating Maximum Power
Power allocation is performed by selecting the maximum allowed
power per port from the drop-down menu, located on the Max.
Power column. Available power values are as folllows:
ƒ
ƒ
ƒ
Default: 16.8 W
Minimum: 1 W
Maximum: 16.8 W
4.5.2.3
Setting Priority
The user can assign priorities to desired PDs in cases where the
Midspan is operating with a limited source of power. Priority
selection is performed from the drop-down menu, located on the
Priority column; Three priority states are available:
ƒ Critical
ƒ High
ƒ Low (default)
The Midspan allocates all available power to the PDs, according to
the PoE ports sequential number. If power consumption is
exceeded, the unit enters its Power Management mode (providing
power to high priority ports). Under this mode, ports having higher
priority, provide power to their respective PDs.
4.5.2.4
Terminal Type / Description
In this column, the operator can enter any free text such as: terminal
location, name of user, telephone No., etc. representing the
corresponding port (default=Port x). Note that it has no effect on
power itslelf and it functions as an assistence tool for the IT
manager.
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5
5.1
Operat ion
General
To manage multiple Midspan devices it is recommended to use 3rd
party standard Network management tools such as HP Openview or
SNMPc.
5.2
Logging in
1
2
Verify that the RJ-45 Ethernet cable running between the
PoE unit and the local area network is connected.
Open your Web browser and type the IP Address of the
PoE unit to be managed.
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5.3
Viewing System Status
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To view system status:
1
Select the View —Status option from the View dropdown
menu;
2
View –Status screen appears: the port status panel
displays the current status. Note that in the example, Ports
1, 2 are disabled. The middle table displays power status
and priority and the description raw displays the terminal
type and description when the cursor points at the “I”
symbol.
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5.4
Viewing Network & Security Configuration Status
¾
To view Network Configuration status:
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dropdown menu; View – Configuration screen appears,
displaying various network parameters as shown below:
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5.5
Viewing Product Information
¾
To view Product Information:
1
5.6
Select the Product Information option from the View
dropdown menu; View – Product Information screen
appears, displaying Product Information as shown below:
Configuring System - Network
¾
To access System Configuration Network:
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2
User authentication window appears:
3
Type in the appropriate User name (“admin”) and password
(“password”) and then click
.
4
if an incorrect User name and/or password have been
typed, the following message appears, prompting the user to
conduct another attempt to log in.
NOTE:
Three unsuccessful attempts to log in cause the application to
close and the following message appears:
“Your Authentication failed Your Request was denied.
You do not have permission to view this page”.
To log in again, exit the program and try again.
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5
System Configuration screen appears when logged in:
6 Set your desired IP Address, Subnet Mask and Default
Gateway or check the Obtain IP by DHCP checkbox (if
desired).
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Click
8
at any stage of the configuration, returns
Clicking
the previous value.
to save your selection.
To configure NTP Server:
1
Select the System Configuration- Network option from
the System Configuration dropdown menu.
2
Enter the IP address of the remote NTP Server.
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¾
To configure SysLog Server:
1
Select the System Configuration- Network option from
the System Configuration dropdown menu.
2
Enter the IP address of the remote SysLog Server.
NOTE:
In order to receive Midspan Log events, please use your preferred
SysLog Server application. For example:
Kiwi Syslog Daemon, via http://www.kiwisyslog.com/ , or any other
SysLog Server application that comply with RFC 3164.
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5.7
Configuring System SNMP
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Select the System Configuration- SNMP option from the
System Configuration dropdown menu;
2
SNMP window appears:
3
Set your desired Community Strings, System Information
and check the desired option (‘Enable Notification’ or ‘Notify
Exceeded Power Usage’).
4
Click
5
Clicking
previous value.
to save your selection.
at any configuration stage, restores the
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5.8
Configuring System SNMPv3
1
Select the System Configuration- SNMPv3 option from
the System Configuration dropdown menu;
2
SNMPv3 window appears:
2
Fill in your desired Guest User, View User
Admin User and Notification (Trap) in the
appropriate fields.
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Click
4
at any stage of the
Clicking
configuration, returns the previous value.
to save your selection.
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5.9
Configuring System Security
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Select the System Configuration- Security option from the
System Configuration dropdown menu; System
Configuration- Security window appears:
2
Click Yes to continue or No to abort current operation: the
following screen appears:
3
Type in the appropriate User name and password; when
done, click Ok to confirm: the following screen appears:
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5.9.1
Protecting View by Password
1
Check the Protect View by Password checkbox.
2
Type in your desired Password and user name in the
Password and Confirm Password fields.
3
Click
4
Clicking
to save your selection.
at any stage of the configuration
process, returns the previous value.
NOTE:
Password, User Name and Confirm Password fields are dimmed
by default (can not be configured) as long as their corresponding
checkbox is not checked.
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5.9.2
Modifying Remote Access
1
Check the desired checkbox in the Remote Access section.
2
Click
3
Clicking
to save your selection.
at any stage of the configuration, returns
the previous value.
5.9.2.1
Enabling Web SSL Encryption
To enable Web SSL Encryption perform the following steps:
4
Check the Enable Web SSL Encryption checkbox.
5
Click
to save your selection (or
to
abort current operation): the following screen appears
displaying a security icon at the bottom of the screen:
Note that the URL has also changed (‘s’ added), for example:
https://172.16.17.31/web/config/cfg_security.htm
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5.9.2.2
Disabling Web SSL Encryption
To disable Web SSL Encryption perform the following steps:
1
Uncheck the Enable Web SSL Encryption checkbox.
2
Click
to save your selection: the following
screen appears, warning the user that Web pages
transmitted from this point on, are not secured:
3
Click Yes to continue or No to abort current
operation.
4
Note that the URL has also changed (‘s’ deleted), for
example:
instead of:
https://172.16.17.31/web/config/cfg_security.htm
http://172.16.17.31/web/config/cfg_security.htm
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Configuring Product Parameters
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Select the System Configuration- Product Parameters
option from the System Configuration dropdown menu;
2
System Configuration- Product Parameters window
appears:
6
Type in your desired Midspan Nickname and System
Detection Method and Status View Refresh Rate.
7
Click
8
Clicking
at any stage of the configuration
process, returns the previous value.
to save your selection.
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5.11
Configuring System Maintenance
1
Select the System Configuration- Maintenance option
from the System Configuration dropdown menu;
System Configuration- Maintenance window appears:
2
Click the
to reset down the Manager Module; the
following message appears
3 Click OK to confirm reset or Cancel to abort current
operation.
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to shut down the unit and restart again;
the following message appears:
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5
Click OK to confirm reset or Cancel to abort current
operation.
6
Click the
to restore factory defaults. The following
message appears:
7
Click OK to confirm reset or Cancel to abort current
operation.
Configuring the Ports
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Select the Port Configuration- Enable/Disable option from
the Port Configuration dropdown menu;
2
Port Configuration- Enable/Disable window appears:
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3
Check the corresponding checkboxes to enable your
desired ports.
4
Uncheck the corresponding checkboxes to disable your
desired ports.
5
Click the
ports at once.
6
to update the configured port status, or
Click
to abort operation and return to previous values.
or
buttons to enable/ disable all
NOTE:
The
starts flashing if
is clicked, prompting the
user to save the modified configuration.
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to update and save the configured port status;
Midspan configuration is updated accordingly.
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5.13
Configuring Additional Port Settings
1
Select the Port Configuration- Detailed option from the
Port Configuration dropdown menu;
2
Port Configuration- Detailed window appears:
5.13.1 Specific Ports Settings
1
Access each ports parameters individually: set the desired
Enabled/Disables status, Priority, Max. Power, Terminal
Type and Description.
2
Click
to update the configured parameters, or
to abort operation and return to previous values.
NOTE:
The
starts flashing if
is clicked, prompting the
user to save the modified configuration.
3
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Click
to update and save the configured port
status; Midspan configuration is updated accordingly.
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5.13.2 All Ports Settings
1
Access the Actions on All Ports area and select your
desired parameters from the drop-down menus.
2
to apply the set
After each selection, click
parameters to all ports; verify that the display is updated
accordingly.
3
Click
to update the configured parameters, or
to abort operation and return to previous values.
NOTE:
The
starts flashing if
is clicked, prompting the
user to save the modified configuration.
4
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to update and save the configured port
status; Midspan configuration is updated accordingly.
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6.1
Troub leshooting
General
This paragraph provides a symptom and resolution sequence in
order to assist in the troubleshooting of operating problems. If the
steps given do not solve your problem, do not hesitate to call your
local dealer for further assistance. Refer to Table 6-1
Table 6-1: Troubleshooting Steps
Symptom
Corrective Steps
AC LEDs do not
illuminate (green)
1. Check your power source
2. Ensure that a proper Ethernet cable is used.
Midspan Ethernet LINK
LED is off
1. In cases where a Network card (NIC) is
connected directly to the Midspan’s RJ45
connector, make sure you use a crossed
Ethernet cable.
Midspan Ethernet LINK
LED is on and no Ping
reply
1. Midspan is shipped with the following
default IP 192.168.0.50. Change your
Network card IP to 192.168.0.40 and try
to Ping again.
2. Connect serial communication RS232
connector from the Midspan to the Host
and set Midspan IP to the same IP
Network.
Midspan can be
‘pinged’ from a local
Host but when trying to
use the Midspan Ping
utility, there is no reply.
1. If Windows Service Pack 2 is utilized, turn off
your Firewall application.
2. If Ping is OK, you may consider accessing the
advanced Firewall options and enable the Ping
option and TFTP, SNMP TRAP ports.
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Table 6-1: Troubleshooting Steps
Symptom
Corrective Steps
Midspan is set to
1. Connect
serial
communication
RS232
DHCP, but no Ping from
connector (using a null modem cable) port to
the Midspan
Host COM port. Select view -> Network menu.
In cases where the Midspan was able to get an
IP by DHCP, the following display should
appear:
View Network Parameters (in use)
--------------------------------------Use DHCP
: Yes
DHCP Server
: 172.016.001.001
IP Address
: 172.016.004.010 (valid for: 7 Days,21
Hours,6 Min,10 Sec)
Subnet Mask
: 255.255.000.000
Default Gateway : 172.016.001.254
MAC Address
: 00:05:5A:01:67:6F
In cases where Midspan wasn't able to get IP by
DHCP, the following display appears:
View Network Parameters (in use)
--------------------------------------Use DHCP
MAC Address
: Yes
: 00:05:5A:01:67:6F
2. Verify that the Midspan Link LED is ON and
that there is a DHCP server on the network.
Software update by
TFTP cannot be
performed
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1. Use the Midspan Ping utility to ping the Host
running the TFTP Server application
2. If using Windows, turn off the Firewall
application, or enable UDP port 69
3. Verify that appropriate update files package
was copied to the TFTP Server root folder.
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Table 6-1: Troubleshooting Steps
Symptom
Corrective Steps
Unit cannot be
accessed via Telnet
Use Web browser to view System Configuration>Security WEB page and make sure that the
Telnet checkbox is checked (selected).
When accessing the
unit by Telnet, Telnet
session is terminated
each time the
Configuration option is
pressed.
Log-on to Telnet via the Configure username &
password option and not via the Viewer username
& password.
Log-on to unit via Telnet
was performed, but
after a while the Telnet
session is terminated.
Telnet session is terminated in cases where no
key was pressed and there was no activity for over
more than three (3) minutes.
No SNMP TRAP events 1. Use WEB browser to view System
are received
Configuration->Security WEB page and verify
that the SNMP checkbox is checked (selected).
2. Check System Configuration->SNMP WEB
page and verify that the remote SNMP
manager IP matches and Trap community
string matches the Remote SNMP manager
Trap configuration.
3. In cases where Firewall is is being used, enable
UDP port 162
SysLog Server IP was
set properly, but Log
messages are not
received
1. In cases where Firewall is being used, enable
UDP port 514
One of the ports was
disabled. After the unit
was turned Off and On,
it suddenly turned On
again.
1. When changing port status, verify that the Save
& Update button is pressed.
2. Verify that the PD is compatible to the detection
method of the system.
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Table 6-1: Troubleshooting Steps
Symptom
When using a web
Browser and accessing
View Status Web page,
all ports are red
illuminated and a
question mark appears
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Corrective Steps
If the Midspan doesn't provide power to PoE PDs,
try to update the internal firmware. If problem
persists, contact technical support.
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7.1
Softw are Update
Architecture
There are two types of software associated with the Power over
Ethernet (PoE) Midspan:
♦
♦
Midspan Application – Update of Midspan management
application (including all Web pages) that provide remote
NMS management capabilities
Midspan Firmware – Update firmware used to manage PoE
Power ports.
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Figure 7-1: System Software Architecture
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7.2
7.2.1
Software Upgrade
General
Software update is required when a newer software version is
issued by the vendor, or when malfunction occurs and the current
version must be re-installed. To perform software update, the user
must verify that it has TFTP Server application and that an update
software files package is available ( see image bellow)
Software update menu can be accessed only by Telnet (remote
software update) or Console (local software update).
♦
♦
Telnet (using RJ-45) – Provides remote update capabilities,
with no need to be in the site itself.
Console (RS232 connector) – Provides local access to
software update menus.
NOTE:
In both cases software update is performed by TFTP. The Telent
or Console options are utilized in order to access the appropriate
menu and activate software update via TFTP.
NOTE:
When accessing the system via Telnet, the user is prompted to
type user name and password. If upgrading is performed locally,
user name and password are not required.
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7.2.2
Upgrade Process
¾
To Upgrade the software:
1
Install the TFTP software as described in Para. 3.5: “TFTP
Server Configuration”.
2
Copy the software update files to your TFTP Server desired
folder. It is recommended that the TFTP Server will be used
on the same Ethernet network as the Midspan.
3
Activate the HyperTerminal application; HyperTerminal main
screen appears (empty).
4
Click ENTER or ESC; the main menu appears;
5 Select the Configuration & Maintenance Menu (2); the
following screen appears:
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6 Select the Software Update Menu (4); the
following screen appears:
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Type the appropriate TFTP server‘s IP address; the following
screen appears:
8 Select the application update option and then click
ENTER.
An update.ini TFTP file containing a list of all files is downloaded to
the Midspan.
Upon completion of files update, the Midspan resets itself (in cases
where Telnet connection is being used, Telnet connection is
disconnected).
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Revision History
Revision Level / Date
Para. Affected/page
Description
1.0 / January 05
First Release
1.1 / September 05
S/W RELEASE 2
© 2005 PowerDsine Ltd.
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The product described by this manual is a licensed product of PowerDsine.