topic New 5320 switches VR-Mgmt missing? in ExtremeSwitching (EXOS/Switch Engine)

New 5320 switches VR-Mgmt missing?

Aaron_M — Thu, 28 Jul 2022 01:07:40 GMT

We just unpacked some of our new 5320s, and as part of our configuration, we set the IP for the Mgmt VLAN. However VR-Mgmt (and therefore VLAN Mgmt) is missing...

And found this in the log on boot:

The screenshots above are from a straight out of the box switch, hence the Software Upgrade Required message, but we've also updated a stack to 31.7.1.4 and still the same.

We're obviously probably doing something wrong or missing something, but can someone point me in the right direction?

Thanks in advance

Re: New 5320 switches VR-Mgmt missing?

CThompsonEXOS — Thu, 28 Jul 2022 14:54:26 GMT

Hi Aaron,

I don't THINK that model has a dedicated management port but I am working to confirm:

https://documentation.extremenetworks.com/wired/5320/GUID-56729931-59E1-4C51-B28E-F47FD4113E1E.shtml

Re: New 5320 switches VR-Mgmt missing?

CThompsonEXOS — Thu, 28 Jul 2022 15:54:00 GMT

Hi Aaron,

It does not have a dedicated management port however you can create your own using a front facing port using the process below:

https://documentation.extremenetworks.com/wired/5320/GUID-7473B723-1270-449D-9626-D143C47E33C0.shtml

Thanks,
Chris Thompson

Re: New 5320 switches VR-Mgmt missing?

Aaron_M — Thu, 28 Jul 2022 17:14:59 GMT

Chris,

Wow...that'll teach me to look at the forest (the actual switch) vs the leaves (EXOS).

I'll be heading in in a bit to look at it, but a couple things:

for some reason, the documentation links aren't loading for me - tested from home and VPN'd in at work (and fwiw, isitup(dot)org and isitdownrightnow(dot)com are showing it down as well) - are you able to send a screenshot of the process?
the tech specs do mention that the USB-A can be used for Management or for external flash

I suppose maybe the process for enabling VR-Mgmt is related to that?

Or i can just be patient and stop working at home and just wait for the docs page to load. Curiosity though...

Either way, thanks so much.

Aaron

Re: New 5320 switches VR-Mgmt missing?

Aaron_M — Thu, 28 Jul 2022 18:27:10 GMT

Docs are loading. Whew

So the process is just to create a user managed VR/VLAN and assign it to one of the ports.

I’ll have to dig through the docs then about the management capabilities of the usb port.

but thanks again

Re: New 5320 switches VR-Mgmt missing?

CThompsonEXOS — Thu, 28 Jul 2022 21:46:45 GMT

Hi Aaron,

It looks to be referencing managment from a "console/key stroke" perspective:

There is also a USB 2.0 Type A port. It can be used for a Bluetooth dongle or for attaching a removable
memory module.

Thanks,
Chris Thompson