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3Com SUPERSTACK II 2000 TR Manual

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Published October 1997
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  • Page 1 II S 2000 TR UPER TACK WITCH ® OKEN THERNET ODULE For SuperStack II Switch 2000 TR http://www.3com.com/ Part No. 99045 Published October 1997...
  • Page 2 file named LICENSE.TXT. If you are unable to locate a copy, please contact 3Com and a copy will be provided to you.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    ONCEPTS Correcting Text Entries What is Token Ring-in-Fast Ethernet (TR-in-FE)? Default Users TR-in-FE Compared to Traditional Methods Console Menu Map 3Com Token Ring-in-Fast Ethernet System The LCD Console Token Ring-in-Fast Ethernet Module Logging On How TR-in-FE Works Logging Off Tunneling...
  • Page 4 TR-in-FE Cable Specification Does the Cable Provide Sufficient Bandwidth? Example ECHNICAL UPPORT Online Technical Services 3Com Bulletin Board Service Access by Modem Access by ISDN World Wide Web Site 3ComForum on CompuServe 3ComFacts Automated Fax Service Support from Your Network Supplier...

  • Page 5: About This Guide

    Switch. An example of a The SuperStack II Switch 2000 TR Token Ring-in-Fast Switch is 3Com’s SuperStack II Switch 2000 TR. This Ethernet Module Guide is intended for use by net- type of switch is often referred to as an work administrators responsible for installing and edge-device, edge-switch or boundary switch.

  • Page 6: Finding Information In This Guide

    HAPTER BOUT UIDE Finding Information in this Guide Conventions The following table shows you where to find spe- Table 1 and Table 2 list icon and text conventions cific information within this guide. that are used throughout this guide. Table 1 Notice Icons Task Location Icon...

  • Page 7: Overview

    VERVIEW This chapter describes the major features and benefits About the SuperStack II Switch 2000 TR of the SuperStack II Switch 2000 TR TR-in-FE Module, TR-in-FE Module including: The SuperStack II Switch 2000 TR TR-in-FE module About the SuperStack II Switch 2000 TR TR-in-FE combines Token Ring and Fast Ethernet (FE) for the Module purpose of utilizing FE as a backbone and method of...

  • Page 8: Tr-In-Fe Benefits

    1: O HAPTER VERVIEW performance. TR-in-FE accomplishes this by introduc- TR-in-FE Benefits ing routing or Source-Route to Transparent transla- tional bridging. Increasingly, Token Ring users are deploying switches to segment their networks and to increase available Fast Ethernet is relatively well understood and easy to bandwidth to their workgroups.

  • Page 9: Summary Of Tr-In-Fe Module Features

    Summary of TR-in-FE Module Features Summary of TR-in-FE Module Features The following lists summarize the features of the SuperStack II Switch 2000 TR TR-in-FE module. Hardware Multimode fiber attachment using duplex connec- tors or copper cable attachment using standard RJ-45 Full duplex operation Flow control LEDs to indicate link integrity and link activity...
  • Page 10 1: O HAPTER VERVIEW...

  • Page 11: Tr- In -Fe Concepts

    Ring-in-Fast Ethernet concepts for users who are (TR-in-FE)? unfamiliar with this technology. The following sec- tions cover: Token Ring-in-Fast Ethernet is a 3Com developed technology that encapsulates Token Ring frames in What is Token Ring-in-Fast Ethernet (TR-in-FE)? Fast Ethernet frames. Bridging the gap between...

  • Page 12: Tr-In-Fe Compared To Traditional Methods

    FE server connections and Switch 2000 TR Downlink Modules are 3Com products. Similarly, bridging between these media may be Once approved, TR-in-FE will be able to be integrated accomplished using Translational Bridging, sometimes with other vendors.

  • Page 13: How Tr-In-Fe Works

    How TR-in-FE Works How TR-in-FE Works Figure 2-1 shows a diagram of a basic TR-in-FE sys- tem. The illustration depicts three Switch 2000 TRs interfacing with a Switch 3000 through the Token Ring-in-Fast Ethernet Module. In this example, the Switch 3000 acts as an 800 Mbps point of aggrega- tion for this system with multiple FDX Fast Ethernet pipes feeding it.
  • Page 14 2: TR- -FE C HAPTER ONCEPTS Figure 2-2 Large scale example of a TR-in-FE configuration.

  • Page 15: Tunneling

    Tunneling Tunneling Token Ring Header Information This section describes tunneling, the method by which Token Ring frames are encapsulated (embed- Payload ded) within Ethernet frames. RIF (optional) User Data Frames are sets of bits that form an elementary block of data to be sent over a communications channel. A AC–Access Control Field nSA–Non-canonical Source frame contains its own control information, including...
  • Page 16 2: TR- -FE C HAPTER ONCEPTS The Tag Header carries a Tag Protocol Identifier (TPID) that identifies the frame as a Tagged Frame. The Header also carries Tag Control Information (TCI), Header Information for Ethernet/Token Ring (E/TR) Frames which consists of the following fields: Payload User Priority TR-encap...

  • Page 17: Virtual Lans (Vlans)

    Virtual LANs (VLANS) VLANs facilitate the administration of logical groups Virtual LANs (VLANS) of stations that can communicate as though they were on the same LAN. VLANs also facilitate moves, What is a VLAN adds, and changes of members of logical groups. A VLAN is defined as a group of location- and topol- Traffic between VLANs is firewalled.
  • Page 18 2: TR- -FE C HAPTER ONCEPTS...

  • Page 19: Installing And Setting U P The Module

    NSTALLING ETTING ODULE This chapter includes important safety and configura- Following Safety Information tion information, including: Following Safety Information WARNING:Before installing or removing any compo- nents of a device, or carrying out any maintenance Pre-installation Procedure work, you must read the safety information provided Installation Appendix A, “Safety Information”...

  • Page 20: Installation

    300 meters. Installation is similar for all devices compatible with the TR-in-FE Module. For copper: 3Com supports Category 5 type UTP cable at distances up to 100 m for both half and CAUTION: Always follow Electro Static Discharge full duplex.

  • Page 21: Post-Installation Checks

    Post-Installation Checks Token Ring-in-Fast Ethernet Module 3C510630 Far End Status Link Status Reset Console Port 9600,8,1,N Figure 3-1 Installing the TR-in-FE Module LED Summary This section describes the LEDs that provide status and troubleshooting information. Post-Installation Checks LEDs on the Switch are described in Table 3-1. This section describes the LEDs and basic checks used to verify your installation, and to ensure that the LEDs on the TR-in-FE Module are described in...

  • Page 22: Checking The Power Supply

    3: I HAPTER NSTALLING ETTING ODULE Table 3-1 Front Panel LEDs on the Switch 2000 TR Table 3-2 LEDs on the TR-in-FE Module Panel LED Name Color/State Indicates LED Name Color/State Indicates MGMT Green ON Switch and TR-in-FE Module are oper- Full Duplex Green ON Full duplex link is on (port con-...

  • Page 23: Checking That The Tr-In-Fe Module Is Installed Correctly

    Ensure that the cable is securely connected to the Contact 3Com Technical Support. port at both ends of the link. If using fiber, check each end of the cable to...

  • Page 24: Jumper Settings

    ODULE Check that your cable meets Fast Ethernet specifi- cations. See Appendix C. Replace the cable, and check the Link Status LED again. Contact 3Com Technical Support; see “Support from 3Com”, in Appendix MDIX Jumper Settings The Module can be easily damaged by electrostatic discharge.

  • Page 25: Accessing Management Features

    CCESSING ANAGEMENT EATURES The menu-driven user interface built into the device is The VT100 Console known as the VT100 or Local Management interface. The VT100 management interface has a forms-based This section describes the screen conventions used in structure with pre-defined security levels, enabling the Switch 2000 TR VT100 console interface.

  • Page 26: Button

    4: A HAPTER CCESSING ANAGEMENT EATURES Text enclosed in square brackets on the screen indi- [Down Arrow]—moves down a list item by item cates a text entry field. This field may be text, numeric and starts over again at the top. data, or hexadecimal data.

  • Page 27: Default Users

    Console Menu Map and deletes a character. To delete more than one Console Menu Map character, press the key once for each character. Figure 4-1 provides a map of available I/O Module Check carefully before using the Control keys. If you local management screens.
  • Page 28 4: A HAPTER CCESSING ANAGEMENT EATURES Switch 2000 Switch 2000 Switch 2000 Main Banner Logon Main Menu Quick User Software Switch Management Remote Status Initialize Reset Setup Access Logoff Management Upgrade Setup Poll Levels Bridge Local Fault Poll Setup Stack Setup Security TR Port...

  • Page 29: The Lcd Console

    The LCD Console Press [Enter] to view the next level. The LCD Console Press [Down Arrow] until The SuperStack II Switch 2000 TR has an LCD console Switch 2000 TR > I/O Module appears. located on the front panel. Use this console for read- Press [Enter].

  • Page 30: Logging On

    4: A HAPTER CCESSING ANAGEMENT EATURES If your terminal is already set up with these values, Logging On the Main Banner appears as soon as power-up is complete. Connect your terminal to the Console port on the rear panel of the Switch 2000 TR using a cross-over Press [Return] to display the Logon screen at the Main cable for a serial line connection.

  • Page 31: Logging Off

    Logging Off When you have logged on, the Main Menu screen Logging Off displays, as shown in Figure 4-4. If you accessed the facility using a Telnet session or Select task or logoff. modem, the connection closes automatically. If not: Select the LOGOFF option from the bottom of the Main Menu.
  • Page 32 4: A HAPTER CCESSING ANAGEMENT EATURES...

  • Page 33: Configuring The Tr- In -Fe Module

    -FE M ONFIGURING ODULE This chapter describes how to configure the TR-in-FE TR-in-FE Module Configuration Map Module, including: The following map displays the path of the TR-in-FE TR-in-FE Module Configuration Map Port Configuration screens. Configuration screens are Setting Up a Module shaded gray.

  • Page 34: Setting Up A Module

    5: C -FE M HAPTER ONFIGURING ODULE Setting Up a Module The Module Configuration Screen displays the set- tings used by the TR-in-FE Module to communicate with other devices on the network. It is unlikely that you will need to change the value of these settings once they have been set.

  • Page 35: Bridge Parameters

    Setting Up a Module The following fields are shown on the screen: J6 indicates the least amount of effort by the port to back off collisions. A value of J13 indicates more Unit ID—Identifies the currently selected Switch unit. effort on the port. This feature is reserved for quali- fied and knowledgeable network managers.

  • Page 36: Source Routing

    5: C -FE M HAPTER ONFIGURING ODULE Ports with a lower value have a higher priority and In the case of TR-in-FE, a virtual LAN ID must be will be blocked only after ports with a higher value assigned to the FE cloud. This allows Source Routing and a lower priority have been blocked.

  • Page 37: Setting Up A Vlan

    Setting Up a VLAN Each time you complete the entry fields for a VLAN Setting Up a VLAN you must select APPLY to invoke the changes. As soon as you select a different VLAN using the VLAN This section describes how to extend VLANs into the field, any edits not already applied are lost.
  • Page 38 5: C -FE M HAPTER ONFIGURING ODULE Figure 5-5 VLAN Setup Screen Scroll the VLAN list using the [Up and Down] keys.

  • Page 39: Monitoring The Tr- In -Fe Module

    -FE M ONITORING ODULE This chapter describes how to monitor the status and TR-in-FE Module Statistics Map performance of your TR-in-FE Module and explains the meaning of the statistics. Figure 6-1 shows the screen map. Monitoring screens TR-in-FE Module Statistics Map are shaded gray.

  • Page 40: Statistics Overview

    6: M -FE M HAPTER ONITORING ODULE Unit ID—Identifies the currently selected unit. Statistics Overview Port ID—Identifies the currently selected port. It The TR Port Statistics screen provides a top level sum- should read TIF. mary of TR-in-FE Port statistics. You can use the sum- mary to estimate the amount of traffic on your Link State—Displays the current state of the unit.

  • Page 41: Port Statistics (Traffic)

    Port Statistics (Traffic) Broken—No cable attached. Port Statistics (Traffic) Current Utilization—The percentage of bandwidth The TR Port Statistics (Traffic) screen provides a usage for the port you are currently viewing. This detailed display of statistics for the port you are view- value indicates the general traffic level on the individ- ing.
  • Page 42 6: M -FE M HAPTER ONITORING ODULE Frames Received—The total number of frames that Errors—Total of both line errors (CRCs) and lost have been received by the port including frames with frames. errors. Frame Size Analysis—A series of counters that rep- Frames Transmitted—The total number of frames resent the composition of the traffic on the Switch transmitted by the port, including frames with errors.

  • Page 43: A Safety Information

    AFETY NFORMATION You must read the following safety information on. It is advisable that the fiber TX port and fiber before carrying out any component installation or cable ends are never viewed directly when pow- removal, or any maintenance procedures. ered on.

  • Page 44: Wichtige Sicherheitsinformationen

    A: S PPENDIX AFETY NFORMATION Fibre TX et les cables fibre ne soient jamais WARNUNG:Die Austastplatten der Downlink Mod- regardés quand l’unité est allumé. ule- oder Sendeempfänger-Module nicht entfernen, solange die Einheit ans Stromnetz angeschlossen ist. ADVERTISSEMENT:Ne pas enlever le Module Down- link ou la plaque d'occultation de module d'émetteur-récepteur avec le courant encore branché.

  • Page 45: B Screen Access Rights

    CREEN CCESS IGHTS This appendix lists the security access level for access- ing the TR-in-FE Module local management screens, and lists the type of action performed for each secu- rity level. This appendix only covers screens specifically associ- ated with TR-in-FE functionality. See the user guide which accompanies your SuperStack II Switch for additional screen access rights.
  • Page 46 B: S PPENDIX CREEN CCESS IGHTS...

  • Page 47: Ctr- In -Fe Module Technical Specifications

    0 to 50˚ C (32 to 122˚F) (MMF-PMD) standard defined by ANSI x.3-166-1992. Operating Humidity 10 to 95% relative humidity, non-con- densing 3Com supports multi-mode fiber (MMF-PMD) 62.5/125 mm for full duplex mode. The maximum Standards EN60068 (IEC68) inter-station distance (including device-to-network connectors) should not exceed 2 kilometers (1.25...

  • Page 48: Does The Cable Provide Sufficient Bandwidth

    PECIFICATIONS If you are using equipment at the end of the link from Specification Description a vendor other than 3Com, you must perform a sepa- Output power (from transceiver) -20 dB minimum rate loss budget analysis. Contact the vendor(s) for -14 db maximum values to use in your analysis.
  • Page 49 TR-in-FE Cable Specification The same cable would have a 500 MHz of bandwidth at 1 km (0.625 miles). A fiber cable with a bandwidth specification of 200 MHz.km would have only 100 MHz of bandwidth at 2 km (1.25 miles), which would not support TR-in-FE. In this case, another type of fiber which has a band- width of 155 MHz would be required.
  • Page 50 C: TR- -FE M PPENDIX ODULE ECHNICAL PECIFICATIONS...

  • Page 51: Echnical Support

    28800 bps (1) (408) 980 8204 3ComBBS contains patches, software, and drivers for all 3Com products, as well as technical articles. This service is available via modem or ISDN seven days a Access by ISDN week, 24 hours a day.

  • Page 52: Support From Your Network Supplier

    Denmark 800 17319 Portugal 0505 442607 about all 3Com products, as well as a messaging sec- Finland 98 001 4444 Russia 956 0815 tion for peer support. To use 3ComForum, you need a (Moscow only) CompuServe account.

  • Page 53: Support From 3Com

    * These numbers are toll-free. Country Telephone Number Returning Products for Repair Australia 1 800 678 515 A product sent directly to 3Com for repair must first Belgium 0800 71429 be assigned a Return Materials Authorization (RMA) Brazil (55) (11) 546 0869 number.
  • Page 54 D: T PPENDIX ECHNICAL UPPORT...

  • Page 55: Environmental Specifications C

    Link State Numbers Blocking 6-2 3Com Bulletin Board Service (3ComBBS) D-1 Fax service. See 3ComFacts Disabled 6-2 3Com sales offices D-3 Forwarding, description of 6-2 Forwarding 6-2 3ComFacts D-2 Frames Forwarded, description of 6-3 Learning 6-2 3ComForum D-2 Listening 6-2 Traffic Statistics 6-3...
  • Page 56 Terminology 1 Traffic Statistics, description of 6-3 TR-in-FE Concepts 2-1 Statistics 6-1 TR-in-FE Module Installing 3-1 Power supply 3-4 TR-in-FE Port Configuration 5-2 Troubleshooting Using LEDs 3-3 User guide Finding information 2 Users Default users 4-6 Screen access rights B-1 VT100 Console Button 4-2 Choice Field 4-1...
  • Page 57 Standard warranty service for hardware products may be obtained by delivering the materials, under normal use and service, for the following lengths of time from the defective product, accompanied by a copy of the dated proof of purchase, to 3Com’s date of purchase from 3Com or its Authorized Reseller: Corporate Service Center or to an Authorized 3Com Service Center during the applicable warranty period.
  • Page 58 PURCHASE PRICE PAID, AT 3COM’S OPTION. THIS DISCLAIMER OF LIABILITY FOR DAMAGES WILL NOT BE AFFECTED IF ANY REMEDY PROVIDED HEREIN SHALL FAIL OF ITS ESSENTIAL PURPOSE. Some countries, states, or provinces do not allow the exclusion or limitation of...

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