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Do not use optical instruments to view the laser output. The use of optical instruments to view laser output increases eye hazard. When viewing the output optical port, power must be removed from the network adapter. Enterasys X-Pedition 8000/8600 Getting Started Guide...
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Enterasys X-Pedition 8000/8600 Getting Started Guide...
This guide provides a general overview of the 8-slot and 16-slot Enterasys Networks X-Pedition 8000 and X-Pedition 8600 hardware and software features. It provides procedures for installing the X-Pedition 8000 and X-Pedition 8600. For product information not available in this guide, see the manuals listed in Related Documentation What’s New...
Cabling and LED information Contact Enterasys Networks Technical Support Related Documentation The Enterasys Networks X-Pedition 8000/8600 documentation set includes the following items. Refer to these other documents to learn more about your product. For Information About... How to use Command Line Interface (CLI)
The 8-slot and 16-slot Enterasys Networks X-Pedition 8000 and X-Pedition 8600 provide non- blocking, wire-speed Layer-2 (switching), Layer-3 (routing) and Layer-4 (application) switching. This chapter provides a basic overview of the X-Pedition 8000 and X-Pedition 8600 software and hardware feature set.
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802.3ab (1000BASE-T) • Layer-2 prioritization (802.1p) • Layer-3 source-destination flows • Layer-4 source-destination flows • Layer-4 application flows • RMON v1/v2 for each port • SNMP (v1, v2C, v3) • Emacs-like Command Line Interface (CLI) Enterasys X-Pedition 8000/8600 Getting Started Guide...
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Layer 3 IP/IPX - routing Layer 2 Layer 2 MAC - bridging Layer 1 Physical Interfaces Enterasys X-Pedition 8000/8600 Getting Started Guide Specification • Traffic to the control module • Traffic from specific ports • Traffic to specific chassis slots (line cards) •...
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Specifications TCP/UDP Services The following table lists some well-known TCP/UDP services provided by the X-Pedition. TCP Port UDP Port Description Telnet SNMP BOOTP/DHCP Relay Agent Routed Enterasys X-Pedition 8000/8600 Getting Started Guide...
The X-Pedition ports perform address-based bridging by default but can be configured to perform flow-based bridging, instead of address-based bridging, on a per-port basis. A port cannot be configured to perform both types of bridging at the same time. Enterasys X-Pedition 8000/8600 Getting Started Guide Features...
In addition to hardware based, wire-speed routing, the Advanced Routing Engine (ARE) feature extends X-Pedition’s capabilities to support software based routing. This capability is perfect for less demanding protocols like AppleTalk. Enterasys X-Pedition 8000/8600 Getting Started Guide on page 14...
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For IP traffic, the X-Pedition looks at the packet’s TCP or UDP port number to determine the application. For IPX packets, the X-Pedition looks at the destination socket to determine the application. Enterasys X-Pedition 8000/8600 Getting Started Guide Features...
The X-Pedition QoS is based on four queues: control, high, medium, and low. Control traffic has the highest priority, high the second highest, and so on. The default priority for all traffic is low. Enterasys X-Pedition 8000/8600 Getting Started Guide...
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Enterasys Netsight Atlas, Netsight Element Manager 3.0, or HP OpenView 5.x on Windows NT, Solaris 2.x, or Aprisma SPECTRUM on Solaris 2.x. in this guide explains how to set up SNMP on the X-Pedition. Enterasys X-Pedition 8000/8600 Getting Started Guide Chapter 3 of this guide.
SSR-GSX21-02-AA 10/100BASE-TX SSR-HTX12-08-AA 10/100BASE-TX SSR-HTX12-08-AA SSR-HFX21-08-AA CONTROL MODULE SSR-PS-8 100-125~5A 200-240~3A 50-60 Hz Power supply Control module Enterasys X-Pedition 8000/8600 Getting Started Guide 10/100 BASE-TX module 1000BASE-SX 10/100BASE-TX 10/100BASE-TX 100BASE-FX SSR-PS-8 100-125~5A 200-240~3A 50-60 Hz 100 BASE-FX Power supply module...
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The X-Pedition 8600 chassis contains sixteen slots, numbered from 0 to 15. Slot 0 is in the lower left corner of the chassis and slot 15 is in the upper right corner. The X-Pedition 8600 also has slots for primary and redundant switching fabric modules. Enterasys X-Pedition 8000/8600 Getting Started Guide 1000BASE-LX SSR-GLX29-02-AA...
The power supplies use the backplane to provide power to the rest of the system. The line cards and control modules use the backplane to exchange control information and packets. The backplane is installed at the factory. Contact Enterasys Networks if you wish to replace the backplane.
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Once the fan tray is installed, the following message is displayed on the console: %SYS-I-FANSOKAY, system fans are operational. Tighten the captive screws. Enterasys X-Pedition 8000/8600 Getting Started Guide Hardware Overview...
64MB of memory in an SSR-CM2B-64, 128MB of memory in an SSR-CM3-128, and 256MB of memory in an SSR-CM4-256. You can obtain X-Pedition memory upgrade kits from Enterasys Networks to increase memory to 128MB (in a Figure 3 shows the front panel of a control module.
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Flashing DIAG GREEN YELLOW Flashing Hot Swap Enterasys X-Pedition 8000/8600 Getting Started Guide Status Ready for operation or configuration. Booting or waiting for configuration. Remains on for 5 seconds at power-up. Remains on for 5 seconds at power-up. Error occurred.
71. The power supply has its own internal cooling fan. The SSR-PS-8 100-125~5A 200-240~3A 50-60 Hz SSR-PS-16 TO REMOVE POWER TO UNIT DISCONNECT ALL POWER SUPPLY CORDS 100-125V~ 10A 200-240V~ 6A 50/60 Hz Enterasys X-Pedition 8000/8600 Getting Started Guide Figure 4 shows the front...
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The status LED is lit when you switch the power supply on, not when you plug the power supply into a power source. Enterasys X-Pedition 8000/8600 Getting Started Guide X-Pedition 8000 8.27 in. H x 17.25 W x 12.25 D 22.23 cm H x 43.82 W x 31.12 D...
Figure 7 To be installed in a restricted access area in accordance with the NEC or authority having jurisdiction. See manual for installation instructions. SSR-PS-16-DC 48/60V 27A MAX Enterasys X-Pedition 8000/8600 Getting Started Guide shows the front view of an...
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SSR-SF-16 Offline Online Active Offline Online Active Figure 8. Front panel of X-Pedition 8600 Switching Fabric module Enterasys X-Pedition 8000/8600 Getting Started Guide X-Pedition 8000 48 to 60 VDC (14 Amperes Max.) 390 Watts 70 Amps 25 Amps 2 Amps 11.00 in.
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33 on page 35 on page 37 on page 39 on page 41 on page 42 on page 44 on page 45 on page 46 on page 48 on page 50 Enterasys X-Pedition 8000/8600 Getting Started Guide on page 25...
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SSR-ARE The Advanced Routing Engine (ARE) provides the X-Pedition 8000/8600 an avenue for routing protocols other than IP and IPX—currently, the ARE supports only the Appletalk protocol. The ARE is powered by a RISC processor that operates at 380Mhz, providing lightning-fast routing of your personal appletalk traffic.
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ITU-T G.703 for a symmetrical pair • 100 ohm symmetrical pair • Maximum of 655 ft (200 m) of cable • 0 through 6 dB loss at 200 m Enterasys X-Pedition 8000/8600 Getting Started Guide on page 81 on page 81 for attaching...
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APHY-29IR APHY-29IR APHY-22 APHY-22 Ports Depending on the APHY used, 1 or 2. Enterasys X-Pedition 8000/8600 Getting Started Guide • 1 E-1 interface (UTP); see APHY-82V cables Note: The APHY-92V is not an E1 interface. It merely allows you to connect to an E1 CSU—the E1 CSU will allow you to connect to an E1 circuit.
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The PHY is inactive due to media errors. Blinking Green The PHY was disabled by management. No connection. Yellow The diagnostics have detected a fault. Blinking Green The PHY port has been redirected elsewhere. Unit is operating properly. Enterasys X-Pedition 8000/8600 Getting Started Guide...
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Operating: 41° to 104°F (5° to 40°C) Storage: -22° to 164°F (-30° to 73°C) Humidity 5% to 90% (non-condensing) Options Available Control modules will operate only in slots 0 and 1 of the X-Pedition chassis. Enterasys X-Pedition 8000/8600 Getting Started Guide Hardware Overview...
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Size: 27.94 cm H x 3.94 W x 19.68 D (11 in. H x 1.55 W x 7.75 D) Weight: 1.4 kg (3.0 lb) Temperature Operating: 41° to 104° F (5° to 40° C) Storage: -22° to 164° F (-30° to 73° C) Humidity 15% to 90% (non-condensing) Enterasys X-Pedition 8000/8600 Getting Started Guide...
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LEDs Table 4. SSR-FDDI-02 LED Indicators Primary/Secondary Port LEDs (A, B, P, S) Enterasys X-Pedition 8000/8600 Getting Started Guide Condition Flashing Yellow Flashing Green Blinking Yellow Yellow Yellow Green Green Green Green Green Green Green Green Green Green Yellow Green...
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Indicates that no link from the port exists. The port’s transceiver received a packet. The port’s transceiver received a flow control packet. The port’s transceiver transmitted a packet. The port’s transceiver transmitted a flow-control packet. Enterasys X-Pedition 8000/8600 Getting Started Guide Figure 10 shows the 1000BASE-LX Swap...
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Condition Per-port AN Green Amber (intermittent) Auto-Negotiation is in process. Amber (solid) Enterasys X-Pedition 8000/8600 Getting Started Guide Status The line card has auto negotiated the operating mode of the link between full-duplex and half-duplex. Indicates a problem with Auto-Negotiation configuration.
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4 1000BASE-SX or 1000BASE-LX SC connectors Network Interfaces SC connector—850 nm Short-Wavelength Transceiver SC connector—1300 nm Long-Wavelength Transceiver 50/125 mm Multimode Fiber-Optic Cables 62.5/125 mm Multimode Fiber-Optic Cables 10/125 mm Single Mode Fiber-Optic Cables Offline Online Enterasys X-Pedition 8000/8600 Getting Started Guide Hot Swap...
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Size: 3.94 cm H x 19.68 W x 27.94 D (1.55 in. H x 7.75 W x 11 D) Weight: 1.4 kg (3.0 lb) Temperature Operating: 41° to 104° F (5° to 40° C) Storage: -22° to 164° F (-30° to 73° C) Humidity 15% to 90% (non-condensing) Enterasys X-Pedition 8000/8600 Getting Started Guide...
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Auto-Negotiation is in progress. Indicates a problem with Auto-Negotiation configuration. An Auto-Negotiation failure occurred.This fault may occur if the link partner does not support full-duplex operation. Auto-Negotiation is disabled or the link is down. Enterasys X-Pedition 8000/8600 Getting Started Guide...
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Table 7. SSR-GLX70-01-AA and SSR-GLH39-02 line card LEDs Condition Offline Amber Online Green Enterasys X-Pedition 8000/8600 Getting Started Guide shows the front panel of the 1000BASE-LLX line card. Tx Link Gigabit port Figure 11. Front panel of 1000BASE-LLX line card Link...
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Amber (intermittent) – indicates that Auto-Negotiation is in process. Indicates a problem with Auto-Negotiation configuration. Indicates an Auto-Negotiation failure. This fault may occur if the link partner does not support full duplex. Auto-Negotiation was been disabled or the link is down. Enterasys X-Pedition 8000/8600 Getting Started Guide...
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Red (solid) Per-port Rx Green Amber Per-port Tx Green Amber Enterasys X-Pedition 8000/8600 Getting Started Guide Link Link Gigabit Port Gigabit Port Description The line card is offline (powered off) but is ready for hot swap. The Offline LED also lights briefly during a reboot or reset of the X-Pedition but goes out as soon as the control module discovers the line card.
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Auto-Negotiation is in process. Indicates a problem with Auto-Negotiation configuration. Indicates an Auto-Negotiation failure. This fault may occur if the link partner does not support full duplex. Auto-Negotiation was disabled or the link is down. Enterasys X-Pedition 8000/8600 Getting Started Guide...
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Green (intermittent) Red (solid) Per-port Rx Green Amber Per-port Tx Green Amber Enterasys X-Pedition 8000/8600 Getting Started Guide Figure 14 Link Link Gigabit Port Gigabit Port Description The line card is offline (powered off) but is ready for hot swap.
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Indicates a problem with Auto-Negotiation configuration. Red – indicates an Auto-Negotiation failure. This fault may occur if the link partner does not support full duplex. Off – indicates that Auto-Negotiation has been disabled or the link is down. Enterasys X-Pedition 8000/8600 Getting Started Guide...
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X-Pedition 8000 and 10 in the X-Pedition 8600. Ports 4 1000BASE-T Ports 2 1000BASE-T Ports Network Interface RJ-45 100 m Cat. 5 UTP Cabling per ANSI/TIA/EIA-568-A. Enterasys X-Pedition 8000/8600 Getting Started Guide Figure 15 Offline Online Figure 15. Front panel of SSR-GTX32-04 line card Hardware Overview...
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This LED remains green while the link operates with good signal-to-noise ratio. Low signal-to-noise ratio, close to data errors. Receive bit errors detected. Auto-Negotiation is still in progress or the phy cannot receive packet data. Enterasys X-Pedition 8000/8600 Getting Started Guide...
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Online Green Green Amber Enterasys X-Pedition 8000/8600 Getting Started Guide 100 BASE-FX ports Description When lit, this amber LED on the left side of the line card indicates that the line card is offline (powered off) but is ready for hot swap.
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Size: 52.9 cm H x 2.9 W x 40.1 D (20.83 in. H x 1.14 W x 15.79 D) Weight: 2.72 kg (6.0 lbs) Temperature Operating: 32° to 104° F (0° to 40° C) Storage: -22° to 194° F (-30° to 90° C) Humidity 5% to 95% (non-condensing) Link Enterasys X-Pedition 8000/8600 Getting Started Guide Dual HSSI Swap...
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Tx (4) Amber Rx (4) Amber Link (4) Green Enterasys X-Pedition 8000/8600 Getting Started Guide Status The unit is operational and functioning properly. The unit is not operational. You may remove the unit from the chassis. A frame was transmitted.
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LED is lit, the port hardware is detecting that a cable is plugged into the port and the port has established communication with the device at the other end. The port’s transceiver sent or received packets. Enterasys X-Pedition 8000/8600 Getting Started Guide Figure 18 shows the front 10/100BASE-TX...
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Green Link Green Activity Amber Enterasys X-Pedition 8000/8600 Getting Started Guide Figure 19 shows the front panel of the SSR-HTX32-16 Description The line card is offline (powered off) and is ready for hot swap. The Offline LED also lights briefly during a reboot or reset of the X-Pedition and goes out as soon as the control module discovers and properly initializes the line card.
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Server Load Balancing. The SSR-POS29-04 and SSR-POS21-04 are available as 4-port OC-3 SMF or MMF models and are compatible with the X-Pedition 8000/8600 hardware platforms. The POS OC-3c line cards use MT-RJ connectors to attach to multimode fiber (MMF) and single mode MT-RJ cables.
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Green Receive Green Link Green Enterasys X-Pedition 8000/8600 Getting Started Guide Status The module is online and ready to receive, process, and send packets (if configured to do so). The module is offline (powered down) and ready to hot swap.
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Server Load Balancing. The SSR-POS39-02 and SSR-POS31-02 are available as 2-port OC-12 SMF or MMF models and are compatible with the X-Pedition 8000/8600 hardware platforms. The POS OC-12c line cards use SC-style Media Interface Connectors (MICs) to attach to multimode fiber (MMF) and single mode (SMF) cables.
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Green Receive Green Link Green Enterasys X-Pedition 8000/8600 Getting Started Guide Status The module is online and ready to receive, process, and send packets (if configured to do so). The module is offline (powered down) and ready to hot swap.
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The line card detected a cable plugged into the port and a good link is established. The port’s transceiver received data. The port’s transceiver transmitted data. Enterasys X-Pedition 8000/8600 Getting Started Guide Quad Serial - C Swap...
Never operate the X-Pedition with exposed power-supply bays or module slots. You can leave the slots exposed but make sure you do not place any tools or body parts in the slot. Enterasys X-Pedition 8000/8600 Getting Started Guide Chapter 3, Software Installation and Chapter 2 Setup.
Reconnect cable and check for proper mating. If problems remain, gently wipe out optical port with a DRY fiber port cleaning swab and repeat step 1. Enterasys X-Pedition 8000/8600 Getting Started Guide...
Operating Temperature The number of line modules you can install in an X-Pedition 8000/8600 chassis is limited only by the total power consumption of the installed modules. As long as you do not exceed the maximum power available, you may completely fill the chassis. Modules with high power consumption (i.e., the SSR-GTX32-04, SSR-GSX31-04, SSR-GLX39-04, SSR-POS21-04-AA, SSR-POS29-04-...
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SSR Quad OC-3 (POS-SMF) SSR Dual OC-12 (POS-MMF) SSR Dual OC-12 (POS-SMF) SSR OC-3 ATM (Modular PHY) SSR FDDI (Fiber mod-PMD) SSR FDDI (Copper Mod-PMD) SSR AppleTalk Routing Engine Enterasys X-Pedition 8000/8600 Getting Started Guide 5.40 0.50 7.32 0.51 13.16 0.98 7.32...
An X-Pedition Media Kit containing: – One PCMCIA flash card containing the X-Pedition system software – One copy of the Enterasys X-Pedition 8000/8600 Getting Started Guide (the book you are reading now) – Release Notes Enterasys X-Pedition 8000/8600 Getting Started Guide...
Remember that you will be attaching numerous cables to the chassis. Place the X-Pedition on the table, allowing at least 3 inches (7.62 centimeters) of room above and behind the unit for air flow to the cooling fans. Enterasys X-Pedition 8000/8600 Getting Started Guide...
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Use the #2 Phillips screwdriver and two of the supplied Phillips screws to attach the mounting bracket to the chassis. Attach the other mounting bracket. Enterasys X-Pedition 8000/8600 Getting Started Guide Figure 23 shows an example of how to install an...
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2 Amps Fahrenheit: 41 F to 104 Centigrade: 5 C to 40 Enterasys X-Pedition 8000/8600 Getting Started Guide X-Pedition 8600 5.05 in. H x 7.70 W x 12.28 D 12.83 cm H x 19.56 W x 31.19 D 11 lbs 4.99 Kg...
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Slide the AC power supply all the way into the slot, firmly but gently pressing to ensure that the pins on the back of the power supply are completely seated in the backplane. Enterasys X-Pedition 8000/8600 Getting Started Guide +5 to +40 °C (41 to 104 °F) -30 to +73 °C (-22 to 164 °F)
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2 Amps 2.5 in. H x 7.70 W x 11 D 6.35 cm H x 19.56 W x 27.94 D 6 lbs 2.73 Kg Enterasys X-Pedition 8000/8600 Getting Started Guide X-Pedition 8600 48 to 60 Volts (27 Amperes Max.) 780 Watts...
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64 for a diagram of the wiring connections between the X-Pedition and a DC power source. Enterasys X-Pedition 8000/8600 Getting Started Guide +5 to +40 °C (41 to 104 °F) -30 to +73 °C (-22 to 164 °F)
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See manual for installation instructions. SSR-PS-8-DC 48/60V 14A MAX To be installed in a restricted access area in accordance with the NEC or authority having jurisdiction. See manual for installation instructions. SSR-PS-16-DC 48/60V 27A MAX Enterasys X-Pedition 8000/8600 Getting Started Guide...
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This creates two 12 gauge wires carrying positive (+) current and two 12 gauge wires carrying negative current. In turn, both 12 gauge positive (+) wires and both 12 Enterasys X-Pedition 8000/8600 Getting Started Guide XP-8600 DC Power Supply...
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Conductive Splitter Block 6-Gauge Wire (Red) 12-Gauge Wire (Red) 12-Gauge Wire (Red) Both positive (+) and both negative (-) lugs are tied together with 8-gauge wire To True From Power Ground Source (Green) (Black) Enterasys X-Pedition 8000/8600 Getting Started Guide XP-8600 Wiring Lugs From Power Source + (Red)
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When you are ready to attach the management cables to the control module, review the cable specifications under SSR-CM2B-64, SSR-CM3-128, and SSR-CM4-256 Enterasys X-Pedition 8000/8600 Getting Started Guide on page 10 for information about the chassis slots.)
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If a 128MB DIMM already resides in slot P7, you need not remove it. Install the new 128MB DIMM in slot P8. Align the backsheet of the Control Module between the card guides as shown in Enterasys X-Pedition 8000/8600 Getting Started Guide Slot P8 Installing the Hardware...
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“On” position. As the X-Pedition boots, messages on the console will appear, reflecting the memory upgrade on the Control Module. Circuit Card SSR-CM2-64 10/100 Mgmt Console Metal Plate SSR-8 Figure 32. Insert card between card guides Enterasys X-Pedition 8000/8600 Getting Started Guide CONTROL MODULE...
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Slide the switching fabric module all the way into the slot, firmly but gently pressing to ensure that the pins on the back of the module are completely seated in the backplane. Enterasys X-Pedition 8000/8600 Getting Started Guide Figure 33...
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Lock down the left and right metal tabs to secure the switching fabric module to the chassis. Use the #2 Phillips screwdriver to tighten the captive screws on each side of the switching fabric to secure the switching fabric to the chassis. 65. Check both the upper and lower tracks. Enterasys X-Pedition 8000/8600 Getting Started Guide...
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CLI Setup Enter the following commands at the CLI before implementing any configurations. Enterasys X-Pedition 8000/8600 Getting Started Guide X-Pedition 8000/8600 only—do not try to install these modules in any other units. Do not install the SSR-ARE in slot 0 or 1 on the X-Pedition 8000 or slot 0, 1, or 15 on the X-Pedition 8600.
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Digital Equipment Corporation (DEC) standard. FDDI full duplex will interoperate with all DEC products and most Enterasys Networks FDDI products. Enterasys X-Pedition 8000/8600 Getting Started Guide Special Instructions Proper Boot Sequence • The HBT, ERR, and DIAG LEDs light momentarily.
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CLI Setup Enter the following commands at the CLI before implementing any configurations. Enterasys X-Pedition 8000/8600 Getting Started Guide configuration or only one power supply, you will not be able to support more than 5 SSR- GLX39-04 and SSR-GSX31-04 cards in the X-Pedition 8000 and 10 in the X-Pedition 8600.
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Enable -> Configure # You may now begin configuring ports on the SSR-HSSI-02-CK. Refer to the Enterasys X-Pedition Command Line Interface Reference Manual for details. Enterasys X-Pedition 8000/8600 Getting Started Guide Special Instructions Proper Boot Sequence • Offline LED lights at power-up.
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CLI Setup Enter the following commands at the CLI before implementing any configurations. Enterasys X-Pedition 8000/8600 Getting Started Guide configuration or only one power supply, you will not be able to support more than 5 cards in the X-Pedition 8000 and 10 in the X-Pedition 8600.
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Enable -> Configure # You may now begin configuring ports on the SSR-SERCE-04-A. Refer to the Enterasys X-Pedition Command Line Interface Reference Manual for details. Enterasys X-Pedition 8000/8600 Getting Started Guide Special Instructions Proper Boot Sequence • Firmware loads. •...
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Enterasys X-Pedition User Reference Manual. : Do not insert tools or body parts in the chassis while it is powered on. Doing so may Warning cause electrical shock or equipment damage. Enterasys X-Pedition 8000/8600 Getting Started Guide Phillips screwdriver Flathead screwdriver Installing the Hardware...
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Repeat the above steps for additional cards. Attach the segment cables when you are ready. Circuit Card SSR-HTX22-08-AA Figure 34. Installing a line card Enterasys X-Pedition 8000/8600 Getting Started Guide on page Figure 10/100BASE-TX...
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Because FDDI full duplex is not an industry standard, its implementation is based on the Digital Equipment Corporation (DEC) standard. FDDI full duplex will interoperate with all DEC products and most Enterasys Networks FDDI products. Installing the FDDI PHY Cards Each FDDI line card has two slots available for PHY cards.
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Hold the PHY card by the edges and position it so that it is parallel with the slot opening. Insert the PHY card through the opening in the system unit by aligning the sides of the PHY card with the card guide. Figure 35. Installing an ATM PHY card Enterasys X-Pedition 8000/8600 Getting Started Guide Phy Card...
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E1 CSU will allow you to connect to an E1 circuit. APHY-21 and APHY-29IR To attach the segment cables to your APHY-21 and APHY-29IR card: Remove the dust caps from the PHY port and cable. Enterasys X-Pedition 8000/8600 Getting Started Guide Installing the Hardware...
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Align the key of the modular jack (MJ) plug with the locking key of the MJ receptacle. Push the MJ plug into the receptacle until the plug mates fully with the locking key. You will hear a snapping sound when the locking key engages. Enterasys X-Pedition 8000/8600 Getting Started Guide...
Activating configuration changes and saving the configuration file Note: The command examples used in the following instructions are for informational purposes only. Please consult the Enterasys X-Pedition User Reference Manual for more detailed information. Enterasys X-Pedition 8000/8600 Getting Started Guide Chapter 3 and Setup...
Lock the PCMCIA card into the slot with the locking mechanism. Power on the X-Pedition. (See Powering On and Booting the Software Once the X-Pedition is powered on and starts to boot up, any of the following scenarios may occur: on page Enterasys X-Pedition 8000/8600 Getting Started Guide 86.)
PCMCIA flash card is properly installed (refer to steps 2 and 3). Power on the router—if the problem persists, contact Enterasys Technical Support (see Technical Support on page Enterasys X-Pedition 8000/8600 Getting Started Guide on page 125). 125).
X-Pedition’s DB-9 DCE port displays messages related to the phases of the boot sequence. When the software is fully booted, the following message appears on the management console: Press RETURN to activate console... Press Return (or Enter) to activate the CLI on the console. Enterasys X-Pedition 8000/8600 Getting Started Guide...
X-Pedition’s boot flash and therefore are not reinstated after a reboot. See Activating Configuration Changes and Saving the Configuration File about saving configuration changes. Enterasys X-Pedition 8000/8600 Getting Started Guide on page on page 89 describes how to change the system name.
Scroll to previous command in command history Erase command line up to cursor Move cursor to beginning of the next word in the command line Exit current access mode to previous access mode Enterasys X-Pedition 8000/8600 Getting Started Guide...
Ctrl+Z before activating any of your changes in the scratchpad, the CLI will ask you whether or not you want to make the changes active. To activate changes, enter yes or y. Enterasys X-Pedition 8000/8600 Getting Started Guide Setting Basic System Information string with internal blanks “...
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You also can save active changes to the Startup configuration file from within Configure mode by entering the save startup command. See Activating Configuration Changes and Saving the Configuration File information about the scratchpad, active database, and Startup configuration. on page 98 Enterasys X-Pedition 8000/8600 Getting Started Guide for more...
To verify the changes, enter the snmp show all command. After verifying the SNMP configuration, save the changes to the Startup configuration file by entering the copy active to startup command. Enterasys X-Pedition 8000/8600 Getting Started Guide Setting Up SNMP Community Strings...
: Test all the new passwords before saving the active configuration to the Startup Caution configuration file. As shown in the example above, the passwords are shown in the active configuration in an encrypted format and will also appear this way in the Startup configuration. Enterasys X-Pedition 8000/8600 Getting Started Guide...
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If you forget a password, you can remove the password by entering the following command while in Configure mode. (See the Enterasys X-Pedition Command Line Interface Reference Manual for more information.) system set password login|enable none Enterasys X-Pedition 8000/8600 Getting Started Guide...
Return to Enable mode by entering the enable command in the CLI and enter the system show dns command to verify the new DNS settings. Use the ping command with a domain name (e.g., enterasys.com) to verify that the X-Pedition can access the DNS server. Enterasys X-Pedition 8000/8600 Getting Started Guide...
“Running system configuration section” and unactivated changes are listed in the “Non-committed changes in Scratchpad” section. To activate the SYSLOG commands, enter the save active command. Enterasys X-Pedition 8000/8600 Getting Started Guide Setting SYSLOG Parameters...
Use the system image choose command to select the image file the X-Pedition will use the next time you reboot. Enter the system image list command to verify the change. Note: You do not need to activate this change. Enterasys X-Pedition 8000/8600 Getting Started Guide...
To verify that the new Boot Firmware is on the X-Pedition’s internal memory, reboot the router and enter the system show version command. Note: Until you reboot the router, entering the system show version command will display the old bootprom version. Enterasys X-Pedition 8000/8600 Getting Started Guide Loading Boot Firmware...
Ctrl+Z before activating any of your changes in the scratchpad, the CLI will ask you whether or not you want to make the changes active. To activate changes, enter yes or y. Enterasys X-Pedition 8000/8600 Getting Started Guide...
Note: Commands with no annotation or annotated with a “P:” are not in error. Enterasys X-Pedition 8000/8600 Getting Started Guide Activating Configuration Changes and Saving the Configuration File...
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If you find a description of the difficulty you are experiencing, try the recommended resolution. If the resolution does not remove the difficulty or it is not listed in this appendix, see for information about contacting Enterasys Networks for technical support. Problem The Enterasys X-Pedition exhibits no activity (no LEDs are on, the fan module is not operating, and so on).
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Configuration Commands in the Scratchpad page 98 to activate the changes. Use the procedure in Saving the Active Configuration to the Startup Configuration File on page 99 to save the configuration changes to the Startup configuration file. Enterasys X-Pedition 8000/8600 Getting Started Guide...
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The X-Pedition is not resolving DNS names. An SNMP manager cannot access the X-Pedition. You are unable to ping a certain host. Enterasys X-Pedition 8000/8600 Getting Started Guide Solution Use the procedure in Setting the DNS Domain Name and Address on page 94 to set up DNS.
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• SSR-HTX32-16 • SSR-POS29-04 and SSR-POS21-04 • SSR-POS39-02 and SSR-POS31-02 • SSR-SERCE-04-AA and SSR-SERC-04-AA Enterasys X-Pedition 8000/8600 Getting Started Guide Appendix B on page 106 on page 110 on page 111 on page 112 on page 113 on page 114...
Transmit analog positive pulse Transmit analog negative pulse Pin used for shield reference if you use a shielded cable Cat 3,4,5 100 ohm Multimode Fiber Single Mode Fiber Co-ax Co-ax Enterasys X-Pedition 8000/8600 Getting Started Guide Connector RJ-45 RJ-45 RJ-45...
Maximum 5 kilometers (16404 feet) segment length for 10 micron single mode fiber-optic cable Transmit Power Minimum Maximum Enterasys X-Pedition 8000/8600 Getting Started Guide on page 110 segment length for 62.5 micron segment length for 50 micron - 9 dBm into 9um SMF -11.5 into 50 um MMF...
The maximum transmitter output is +5dBm and the maximum allowed input power is -3dBm. In this worst case scenario, you would need to attenuate the signal at least 8dB. Transmit Power Minimum Maximum Enterasys X-Pedition 8000/8600 Getting Started Guide on page 110 0.0 dBm 5.0 dBm...
The following table lists the media specifications for the SSR-GLX39-02 (T-Series) line card. Table 38. SSR-GLX39-02 Media Specifications Port Type 1000BASE-LX 1. Mode Conditioning Patch cord required. Enterasys X-Pedition 8000/8600 Getting Started Guide Specification • 802.3z standard (also uses 802.3x for flow control) •...
Maximum 500 or 550 meters (1640 or 1804 feet) segment length for 50 micron fiber-optic cable, based on installed fiber bandwidth Transmit Power Minimum Maximum Enterasys X-Pedition 8000/8600 Getting Started Guide on page 114 on page 116 -9.5 dBm -4 dBm...
Cable Type HSSI Cable HSSI 1. Connector cables for WAN line cards may be ordered from Enterasys Networks. For detailed information, including part numbers, on page 117 see SSR-HSSI-02-CK Connectivity Guidelines The SSR-HSSI-02-CK line card uses a 50-pin High Speed Serial Interface (HSSI) connector to link to a Channel Service Unit/Data Service Unit (CSU/DSU).
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HSSI connector cable to the X-Pedition WAN interface you wish to use. Plug the remote end of the connector cable into the HSSI CSU/DSU data port you wish to use. Figure 38. 50-pin HSSI connector Enterasys X-Pedition 8000/8600 Getting Started Guide...
RXD (receive data) RXD (receive data) TXD (transmit data) Unused Unused Enterasys X-Pedition 8000/8600 Getting Started Guide 802.3 standard RJ-45 connector wired as Media Data Interface Crossed (MDIX); see Figure 39 on page 120 for pin assignments EIA Category 3, 4, or 5 unshielded twisted pair cabling Maximum 100 meters (328 feet) segment length 802.3u standard...
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Plug one end of the cable into the line card and the other end into the hardware at the other end of the connection. Pin Number RJ-45 Connector at Other End of Segment RXD (receive data) Unused Unused 87654321 Enterasys X-Pedition 8000/8600 Getting Started Guide...
Type Max. Length 62.5/125 um 2,000 m (1.24 mi) 9/125 um 15,000 m (9.32 mi) Type Max. Length 62.5/125 um 500 m (1,640.41 ft) 9/125 um 15,000 m (9.32 mi) Enterasys X-Pedition 8000/8600 Getting Started Guide Connector MT-RJ MT-RJ Connector...
Recommended 3 meters (10 feet) segment length for standard WAN line card-to- CSU/DSU data port. 1. Connector cables for WAN line cards may be ordered from Enterasys Networks. Connectivity Guidelines The SSR-SERCE-04-AA and SSR-SERC-04-AA line cards each use the same 60-pin LFH-60 high density connector to link to their respective Channel Service Units/Data Service Units (CSU/DSUs).
A description of any action(s) already taken to resolve the problem (e.g., changing mode switches, rebooting the unit, etc.) • The serial and revision numbers of all involved Enterasys Networks products in the network • A description of your network environment (layout, cable type, etc.) •...
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Getting Help • The device history (i.e., have you returned the device before, is this a recurring problem, etc.) • Any previous Return Material Authorization (RMA) numbers Enterasys X-Pedition 8000/8600 Getting Started Guide...