OmniSwitch AOS Release 8 Network Configuration Guide

1066 Pages·2017·10.68 MB·English

Part No. 060480-10
September 2017
OmniSwitch AOS Release 8
Network Configuration Guide
8.4.1.R02
This user guide covers multiple OmniSwitch product lines and describes overall AOS feature
configuration information. For platform specific feature support, please refer to the Specifications
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Contents
About This Guide ........................................................................................................xxi
Supported Platforms ........................................................................................................xxi
Who Should Read this Manual? ......................................................................................xxi
When Should I Read this Manual? ..................................................................................xxi
What is in this Manual? ..................................................................................................xxii
What is Not in this Manual? ...........................................................................................xxii
How is the Information Organized? ...............................................................................xxii
Documentation Roadmap ..............................................................................................xxiii
Related Documentation ..................................................................................................xxv
Technical Support .........................................................................................................xxvi
Chapter 1 Configuring Ethernet Ports ......................................................................................1-1
In This Chapter ................................................................................................................1-1
Ethernet Port Defaults .....................................................................................................1-2
Ethernet Ports Overview .................................................................................................1-3
Configuring Ethernet Port Parameters ............................................................................1-3
Enabling and Disabling Autonegotiation .................................................................1-3
Configuring Crossover Settings ...............................................................................1-3
Setting Interface Line Speed ....................................................................................1-3
Configuring Duplex Mode .......................................................................................1-4
Setting Trap Port Link Messages .............................................................................1-4
Resetting Statistics Counters ....................................................................................1-4
Enabling and Disabling Interfaces ...........................................................................1-4
Configuring a Port Alias ..........................................................................................1-5
Configuring Maximum Frame Sizes ........................................................................1-5
Configuring Digital Diagnostic Monitoring (DDM) ................................................1-5
Configuring Flood Rate Limiting .............................................................................1-6
Configuring Flood Rate Limiting .............................................................................1-6
Configuring Flood Rate Limit Action ......................................................................1-7
Configuring Flow Control ........................................................................................1-7
Enabling and Disabling Enhanced Port Performance (EPP) ....................................1-9
Configuring Energy Efficient Ethernet (802.3az) ..................................................1-11
Configuring Split-Mode .........................................................................................1-11
Configuring Beacon LED .......................................................................................1-11
Clearing Ethernet Port Violations .................................................................................1-13
Link Monitoring ............................................................................................................1-14
Monitoring Interface Errors ...................................................................................1-14
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Monitoring Interface Flapping ...............................................................................1-14
Monitoring Window ...............................................................................................1-15
Configuring the Wait-to-Restore Timer .................................................................1-15
Configuring the Wait-to-Shutdown Timer .............................................................1-16
Displaying Link Monitoring Information ..............................................................1-17
Link Fault Propagation ..................................................................................................1-18
Interaction With Interfaces Violation Recovery ....................................................1-18
Configuring Link Fault Propagation ......................................................................1-19
LFP Application Example ......................................................................................1-20
IEEE 1588 Precision Time Protocol (PTP) ...................................................................1-21
Enabling/Disabling PTP Time Stamping ...............................................................1-21
Chapter 2 Configuring UDLD ......................................................................................................2-1
In This Chapter ................................................................................................................2-1
UDLD Defaults ..............................................................................................................2-2
Quick Steps for Configuring UDLD ...............................................................................2-3
UDLD Overview .............................................................................................................2-4
UDLD Operational Mode .........................................................................................2-4
Mechanisms to Detect Unidirectional Links ............................................................2-5
Configuring UDLD .........................................................................................................2-6
Enabling and Disabling UDLD ................................................................................2-6
Configuring the Operational Mode ..........................................................................2-7
Configuring the Probe-Timer ...................................................................................2-7
Configuring the Echo-Wait-Timer ...........................................................................2-7
Clearing UDLD Statistics .........................................................................................2-8
Verifying the UDLD Configuration ................................................................................2-8
Chapter 3 Managing Source Learning ...................................................................................3-1
In This Chapter ................................................................................................................3-1
Source Learning Defaults ...............................................................................................3-2
MAC Address Table Overview .......................................................................................3-3
Using Static MAC Addresses ..........................................................................................3-3
Configuring Static MAC Addresses .........................................................................3-4
Using Static Multicast MAC Addresses .........................................................................3-5
Configuring Static Multicast MAC Addresses .........................................................3-5
Configuring MAC Address Table Aging Time ..............................................................3-7
Configuring the Source Learning Status .........................................................................3-8
Increasing the MAC Address Table Size ........................................................................3-9
Displaying Source Learning Information ......................................................................3-10
Chapter 4 Configuring VLANs ....................................................................................................4-1
In This Chapter ................................................................................................................4-1
VLAN Defaults ..............................................................................................................4-2
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Sample VLAN Configuration .........................................................................................4-3
VLAN Management Overview .......................................................................................4-4
Creating/Modifying VLANs ...........................................................................................4-4
Adding/Removing a VLAN .....................................................................................4-5
Enabling/Disabling the VLAN Administrative Status .............................................4-5
Modifying the VLAN Description ...........................................................................4-5
Assigning Ports to VLANs ..............................................................................................4-6
Changing the Default VLAN Assignment for a Port ...............................................4-6
Using 802.1Q Tagging .............................................................................................4-7
Enabling/Disabling Spanning Tree for a VLAN .............................................................4-9
Enabling/Disabling Source Learning ..............................................................................4-9
Configuring VLAN IP Interfaces ..................................................................................4-10
Bridging VLANs Across Multiple Switches .................................................................4-11
Verifying the VLAN Configuration ..............................................................................4-13
Understanding Port Output Display .......................................................................4-13
Using Private VLANs ...................................................................................................4-15
Private VLAN Ports ...............................................................................................4-16
Quick Steps for Configuring PVLANs ..................................................................4-16
PVLAN Management Overview ............................................................................4-17
Creating PVLANs ..................................................................................................4-18
Creating Secondary VLANs ...................................................................................4-19
Assigning Ports to PVLANs ..................................................................................4-20
Protocol Configuration Requirements for PVLAN ................................................4-22
Sample PVLAN Use Case ......................................................................................4-24
Verifying the PVLAN Configuration .....................................................................4-25
Chapter 5 Configuring High Availability VLANs ...................................................................5-1
In This Chapter ................................................................................................................5-1
High Availability Default Values ....................................................................................5-2
Quick Steps for Creating High Availability VLANs ......................................................5-3
High Availability VLAN Overview ................................................................................5-4
High Availability VLAN Operational Mode ...........................................................5-4
Traffic Flows in High Availability VLAN ...............................................................5-5
Configuring High Availability VLANs on a Switch .......................................................5-6
Creating and Deleting VLANs .................................................................................5-6
Adding and Removing Server Cluster Ports ............................................................5-7
Assigning and Modifying Server Cluster Mode ......................................................5-7
Assigning and Removing MAC Addresses ..............................................................5-8
Application Examples .....................................................................................................5-9
Example 1: Layer 2 Server Cluster ..........................................................................5-9
Example 2: Layer 3 Server Cluster ........................................................................5-11
Example 3: Layer 3 Server Cluster with IP Multicast Address to
Cluster (IGMP) ......................................................................................................5-13
Displaying High Availability VLAN Status .................................................................5-16
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Chapter 6 Configuring Spanning Tree Parameters .............................................................6-1
In This Chapter ................................................................................................................6-2
Spanning Tree Bridge Parameter Defaults .....................................................................6-3
Spanning Tree Port Parameter Defaults ..........................................................................6-3
Multiple Spanning Tree (MST) Region Defaults ............................................................6-4
Spanning Tree Overview .................................................................................................6-5
How the Spanning Tree Topology is Calculated .....................................................6-5
MST General Overview ................................................................................................6-12
How MSTP Works .................................................................................................6-12
Comparing MSTP with STP and RSTP .................................................................6-15
What is a Multiple Spanning Tree Instance (MSTI) ..............................................6-15
What is a Multiple Spanning Tree Region .............................................................6-16
What is the Common Spanning Tree .....................................................................6-17
What is the Internal Spanning Tree (IST) Instance ................................................6-17
What is the Common and Internal Spanning Tree Instance ...................................6-17
MST Configuration Overview ...............................................................................6-17
MST Interoperability and Migration ......................................................................6-18
Spanning Tree Operating Modes ..................................................................................6-20
Using Flat Spanning Tree Mode ............................................................................6-20
Using Per-VLAN Spanning Tree Mode .................................................................6-21
Using Per-VLAN Spanning Tree Mode with PVST+ ............................................6-22
OmniSwitch PVST+ Interoperability .....................................................................6-23
Using Spanning Tree Configuration Commands ..........................................................6-26
Configuring STP Bridge Parameters .............................................................................6-26
Selecting the Spantree Protocol ..............................................................................6-27
Configuring the Bridge Priority .............................................................................6-28
Configuring the Bridge Hello Time .......................................................................6-29
Configuring the Bridge Max-Age Time .................................................................6-29
Configuring the Forward Delay Time for the Switch ............................................6-30
Enabling/Disabling the VLAN BPDU Switching Status .......................................6-30
Configuring the Path Cost Mode ............................................................................6-31
Using Automatic VLAN Containment ...................................................................6-31
Configuring STP Port Parameters .................................................................................6-33
Enabling/Disabling Spanning Tree on a Port .........................................................6-34
Enabling/Disabling Loop-guard .............................................................................6-35
Configuring Port Priority .......................................................................................6-35
Configuring Port Path Cost ....................................................................................6-36
Configuring Port Mode ..........................................................................................6-39
Configuring Port Connection Type ........................................................................6-40
Configuring the Edge Port Status ...........................................................................6-41
Restricting Port Roles (Root Guard) ......................................................................6-42
Restricting TCN Propagation .................................................................................6-42
Limiting BPDU Transmission ................................................................................6-42
Sample Spanning Tree Configuration ...........................................................................6-43
Example Network Overview ..................................................................................6-43
Example Network Configuration Steps ..................................................................6-44
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Sample MST Region Configuration ..............................................................................6-46
Sample MSTI Configuration .........................................................................................6-48
Verifying the Spanning Tree Configuration .................................................................6-51
Chapter 7 Configuring Loopback Detection ...........................................................................7-1
In This Chapter ................................................................................................................7-1
LBD Defaults ..................................................................................................................7-2
Quick Steps for Configuring LBD ..................................................................................7-3
LBD Overview ................................................................................................................7-4
Transmission Timer ..................................................................................................7-4
Remote-origin LBD Overview ........................................................................................7-4
Interaction With Other Features ......................................................................................7-6
Spanning Tree Protocol ............................................................................................7-6
Link Aggregation .....................................................................................................7-6
Configuring LBD ............................................................................................................7-7
Enabling LBD ..........................................................................................................7-7
Enabling Remote-origin LBD ..................................................................................7-7
Configuring the LBD Transmission Timer ..............................................................7-8
Viewing LBD Statistics ............................................................................................7-8
Recovering a Port from LBD Shutdown ..................................................................7-8
Configuring Autorecovery-timer for LBD shutdown ports .....................................7-8
LBD for Service Access Interface ...................................................................................7-8
Enabling LBD on Service-access Interface ..............................................................7-9
LBD Packet Processing Mechanism for LBD Service Access Ports .....................7-10
Sample Scenarios ...................................................................................................7-11
Verifying the LBD Configuration .................................................................................7-13
Chapter 8 Configuring Static Link Aggregation ....................................................................8-1
In This Chapter ................................................................................................................8-1
Static Link Aggregation Default Values .........................................................................8-2
Quick Steps for Configuring Static Link Aggregation ...................................................8-3
Static Link Aggregation Overview .................................................................................8-5
Static Link Aggregation Operation ..........................................................................8-5
Relationship to Other Features .................................................................................8-6
Configuring Static Link Aggregation Groups .................................................................8-6
Configuring Mandatory Static Link Aggregate Parameters .....................................8-6
Creating and Deleting a Static Link Aggregate Group ............................................8-7
Adding and Deleting Ports in a Static Aggregate Group .........................................8-7
Modifying Static Aggregation Group Parameters ...........................................................8-9
Modifying the Static Aggregate Group Name .........................................................8-9
Modifying the Static Aggregate Group Administrative State ..................................8-9
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Application Example .....................................................................................................8-10
Displaying Static Link Aggregation Configuration and Statistics ................................8-11
Chapter 9 Configuring Dynamic Link Aggregation ..............................................................9-1
In This Chapter ................................................................................................................9-1
Dynamic Link Aggregation Default Values ...................................................................9-2
Quick Steps for Configuring Dynamic Link Aggregation ..............................................9-3
Dynamic Link Aggregation Overview ............................................................................9-5
Dynamic Link Aggregation Operation .....................................................................9-5
Relationship to Other Features .................................................................................9-7
Configuring Dynamic Link Aggregate Groups ...............................................................9-7
Configuring Mandatory Dynamic Link Aggregate Parameters ...............................9-8
Creating and Deleting a Dynamic Aggregate Group ...............................................9-8
Configuring Ports to Join and Removing Ports in a Dynamic
Aggregate Group .....................................................................................................9-9
Modifying Dynamic Link Aggregate Group Parameters ..............................................9-11
Modifying Dynamic Aggregate Group Parameters ...............................................9-11
Modifying Dynamic Link Aggregate Actor Port Parameters ................................9-16
Modifying Dynamic Aggregate Partner Port Parameters ......................................9-19
Application Examples ...................................................................................................9-25
Sample Network Overview ....................................................................................9-25
Link Aggregation and Spanning Tree Example .....................................................9-26
Link Aggregation and QoS Example .....................................................................9-27
Displaying Dynamic Link Aggregation Configuration and Statistics ..........................9-28
Chapter 10 Configuring Dual-Home Links ..............................................................................10-1
In This Chapter ..............................................................................................................10-1
Dual-Home Link Active-Active Defaults .....................................................................10-2
Dual-Home Link Active-Active ....................................................................................10-3
DHL Active-Active Operation ...............................................................................10-3
DHL Configuration Guidelines ..............................................................................10-6
Configuring DHL Active-Active ...........................................................................10-6
Dual-Home Link Active-Active Example ..............................................................10-8
Recommended DHL Active-Active Topology ....................................................10-10
Unsupported DHL Active-Active Topology (Network Loops) ...........................10-11
Displaying the Dual-Home Link Configuration .........................................................10-12
Chapter 11 Configuring ERP .......................................................................................................11-1
In This Chapter ..............................................................................................................11-1
ERP Defaults .................................................................................................................11-2
ERP Overview ...............................................................................................................11-3
ERP Basic Operation ..............................................................................................11-5
ERPv2 Basic Operation ..........................................................................................11-7
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Interaction With Other Features ....................................................................................11-9
Quick Steps for Configuring ERP with Standard VLANs ..........................................11-10
Quick Steps for Configuring ERP with VLAN Stacking ............................................11-11
ERP Configuration Overview and Guidelines ............................................................11-12
Configuring an ERP Ring ...........................................................................................11-13
Adding VLANs to Ring Ports ..............................................................................11-13
Configuring an RPL Port ......................................................................................11-14
Setting the Wait-to-Restore Timer .......................................................................11-14
Setting the Guard Timer .......................................................................................11-14
Configuring ERP with VLAN Stacking NNIs .....................................................11-15
Clearing ERP Statistics ........................................................................................11-16
ERPv2 Configuration Overview and Guidelines ........................................................11-17
Major and Sub Ring Management .......................................................................11-17
Sample Switch Configuration ..............................................................................11-18
Sample Ethernet Ring Protection Configuration .........................................................11-21
Example ERP Overview .......................................................................................11-21
Example ERP Configuration Steps ......................................................................11-22
Sample ERPv2 Ring Configuration ............................................................................11-23
Example ERPv2 Overview ...................................................................................11-23
Configuring Shared Link ......................................................................................11-24
Configuring Switches in Main Ring .....................................................................11-25
Configuring Secondary RPL Node ......................................................................11-25
Configuring Switch in Sub Ring ..........................................................................11-25
Verifying the ERP Configuration ................................................................................11-26
Chapter 12 Configuring MVRP ....................................................................................................12-1
In This Chapter ..............................................................................................................12-1
MVRP Defaults .............................................................................................................12-2
Quick Steps for Configuring MVRP .............................................................................12-3
MRP Overview ..............................................................................................................12-4
MVRP Overview ...........................................................................................................12-4
How MVRP Works ................................................................................................12-4
Interaction With Other Features .............................................................................12-6
Configuring MVRP .......................................................................................................12-7
Enabling MVRP .....................................................................................................12-7
Configuring the Maximum Number of VLANs .....................................................12-7
Configuring MVRP Registration ...........................................................................12-8
Configuring the MVRP Applicant Mode ...............................................................12-9
Modifying MVRP Timers ....................................................................................12-10
Restricting VLAN Registration ............................................................................12-11
Restricting Static VLAN Registration ..................................................................12-11
Restricting VLAN Advertisement ........................................................................12-12
Verifying the MVRP Configuration ............................................................................12-13
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Chapter 13 Configuring 802.1AB ...............................................................................................13-1
In This Chapter ..............................................................................................................13-1
802.1AB Defaults Table ................................................................................................13-2
Quick Steps for Configuring 802.1AB ..........................................................................13-3
802.1AB Overview .......................................................................................................13-4
Mandatory TLVs ....................................................................................................13-4
Optional TLVs ........................................................................................................13-4
LLDP-Media Endpoint Devices .............................................................................13-5
LLDP Agent Operation ..........................................................................................13-6
LLDPDU Transmission and Reception ..................................................................13-6
Aging Time ............................................................................................................13-6
LLDP Agent Security Mechanism .........................................................................13-7
Configuring 802.1AB ....................................................................................................13-8
Configuring LLDPDU Flow ..................................................................................13-8
Enabling and Disabling Notification ......................................................................13-8
Enabling and Disabling Management TLV ...........................................................13-9
Enabling and Disabling 802.1 TLV .......................................................................13-9
Enabling and Disabling 802.3 TLV .......................................................................13-9
Enabling and Disabling MED TLV .....................................................................13-10
Enabling and Disabling Proprietary TLV ............................................................13-10
Enabling and Disabling Application Priority TLV ..............................................13-12
Setting the Transmit Interval ................................................................................13-13
Setting the Transmit Hold Multiplier Value ........................................................13-13
Setting the Reinit Delay .......................................................................................13-13
Setting the Notification Interval ...........................................................................13-13
Application Example - LLDP MED .....................................................................13-14
Verifying 802.1AB Configuration ..............................................................................13-15
Chapter 14 Configuring SIP Snooping ......................................................................................14-1
In This Chapter ..............................................................................................................14-1
SIP Snooping Defaults ..................................................................................................14-2
Parameter Description and Values ................................................................................14-3
Quick Steps for Configuring SIP Snooping ..................................................................14-4
SIP Snooping Overview ................................................................................................14-5
Using SIP Snooping ......................................................................................................14-6
Interoperability .......................................................................................................14-7
SIP Snooping Configuration Guidelines .......................................................................14-8
Configuring Edge Port ...........................................................................................14-8
Configuring Trusted SIP Server .............................................................................14-8
Configuring SIP Snooping TCP Ports ....................................................................14-9
Configuring SIP Snooping UDP Ports ...................................................................14-9
Configuring the SIP Control DSCP .......................................................................14-9
Configuring SOS Calls ...........................................................................................14-9
Configuring SOS Call DSCP .................................................................................14-9
Configuring RTCP Thresholds .............................................................................14-10
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