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Enterasys VHSIM2-A6DP User Manual

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  • Page 1 VHSIM2-A6DP User’s Guide 9032825-02...
  • Page 3 Enterasys Networks and its licensors reserve the right to make changes in specifications and other information contained in this document without prior notice. The reader should in all cases consult Enterasys Networks to determine whether any such changes have been made.

  • Page 4: Fcc Notice

    FCC NOTICE This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
  • Page 5 BEFORE OPENING OR UTILIZING THE ENCLOSED PRODUCT, CAREFULLY READ THIS LICENSE AGREEMENT. This document is an agreement (“Agreement”) between You, the end user, and Enterasys Networks, Inc. (“Enterasys”) that sets forth your rights and obligations with respect to the Enterasys software program (“Program”) in the package.
  • Page 6 UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT RESTRICTED RIGHTS. The enclosed Product (i) was developed solely at private expense; (ii) contains “restricted computer software” submitted with restricted rights in accordance with section 52.227-19 (a) through (d) of the Commercial Computer Software-Restricted Rights Clause and its successors, and (iii) in all respects is proprietary data belonging to Enterasys and/or its suppliers.

  • Page 7: Safety Information

    THE APIM-29, APIM-29LR, VAPIM-39, AND VAPIM-39LR ARE ATM PORT INTERFACE MODULES THAT USE CLASS 1 LASER TRANSCEIVERS. READ THE FOLLOWING SAFETY INFORMATION BEFORE INSTALLING OR OPERATING THESE MODULES. The Class 1 laser transceivers use an optical feedback loop to maintain Class 1 operation limits. This control loop eliminates the need for maintenance checks or adjustments.

  • Page 8: Declaration Of Conformity

    Application of Council Directive(s): 89/336/EEC Manufacturer’s Name: Enterasys Networks, Inc. Manufacturer’s Address: European Representative Name: Mr. Jim Sims European Representative Address: Conformance to Directive(s)/Product Standards: Equipment Type/Environment: Networking Equipment, for use in a Commercial We the undersigned, hereby declare, under our sole responsibility, that the equipment packaged with this notice conforms to the above directives.

  • Page 9: Table Of Contents

    ATM Port Interface Modules (APIMs and VAPIMs) ... 1-2 MIB Support... 1-2 LANVIEW Diagnostic LEDs... 1-2 Installing a VHSIM2-A6DP in an Interface Module ... 2-8 Installing a VHSIM2-A6DP in a Standalone Device ... 2-11 Local Management Screen Elements... 3-2 Local Management Keyboard Conventions... 3-5 Navigating Local Management Screens...
  • Page 10 Accessing the VHSIM2-A6DP ATM Screen... 3-8 ATM Connections Screen ... 3-10 ATM Connection Setup Screen... 3-11 Traffic Management PVC Priority Assignments ... 3-14 3.5.1 3.5.2 3.5.3 3.5.4 Add/Delete Entry Screen... 3-21 3.6.1 3.6.2 3.6.3 ATM Connection Setup By Virtual Interface Screen ... 3-24 3.7.1...
  • Page 11 Changing the UNI Status ... 3-60 Restarting UNI ... 3-60 Restarting the ILMI ... 3-60 Setting up a Descriptor Profile... 3-63 Modifying a Descriptor Profile... 3-63 Deleting a Descriptor Profile... 3-63 Assigning the VHSIM2-A6DP to a Discovery ELAN... 3-66 Contents...

  • Page 12: Figures

    Removing the VHSIM Coverplate ... 2-9 Installing the VHSIM2-A6DP ... 2-10 Example of a Local Management Screen ... 3-3 VHSIM2-A6DP Local Management Screen Hierarchy ... 3-6 VHSIM2-A6DP ATM Screen ... 3-8 ATM Connections Screen ... 3-10 ATM Connection Setup Screen... 3-11 Traffic Management PVC Priority Assignments Screen...
  • Page 13 VAPIM-31 ...B-7 VAPIM-39 ...B-8 VAPIM-39LR ...B-9 Figures...

  • Page 14: Tables

    Tables Table Event Messages ... 3-4 Keyboard Conventions ... 3-5 VHSIM2-A6DP LEDs ... 4-2 APIM LEDs ... 4-2 Tables Page...

  • Page 15: About This Guide

    • Describes VHSIM2-A6DP features • Explains how to install the VHSIM2-A6DP in Enterasys interface module or standalone device • Outlines specifications for the Enterasys Asynchronous Transfer Mode (ATM) Very High Speed Interface Module (VHSIM) The VHSIM2-A6DP provides additional connectivity/functionality to various Enterasys interface modules and standalone devices by providing redundant uplinks to networks using Asynchronous Transfer Mode (ATM).

  • Page 16: Related Manuals

    Cabling Guide NOTE: The documentation for the interface module or standalone device in which the VHSIM2-A6DP will be installed will also assist you in the installation and setup of the VHSIM2-A6DP. The manuals referenced above can be obtained on the World Wide Web in Adobe Acrobat Portable Document Format (PDF) at the following site: http://www.enterasys.com/...

  • Page 17: Document Conventions

    DOCUMENT CONVENTIONS The following conventions are used throughout this document: NOTE: Calls the reader’s attention to any item of information that may be of special importance. TIP: Conveys helpful hints concerning procedures or actions. CAUTION: Contains information essential to avoid damage to the equipment. ELECTRICAL HAZARD: Warns against an action that could result in personal injury or death due to an electrical hazard.
  • Page 18 Related Manuals A lowercase italic x indicates the generic use of a letter (e.g., xxx indicates any combination of three alphabetic characters). A lowercase italic n indicates the generic use of a number (e.g., 19nn indicates a four-digit number in which the last two digits are unknown). In the Local Management screens, brackets indicate that a value may be entered or selected.

  • Page 19: Introduction

    It allows remote connectivity using ATM technology. Two APIMs can be installed in the VHSIM2-A6DP to provide redundant ATM links from the VHSIM2-A6DP to a switched ATM network. Enterasys Networks provides a variety of APIMs that allow the user to select the type of configuration that best meets the network requirements.

  • Page 20: Atm Port Interface Modules (Apims And Vapims)

    The VHSIM2-A6DP supports two Enterasys Networks APIMs for ATM connectivity and redundancy. APIMs for any interface can be installed into the VHSIM2-A6DP. The two APIMs installed may be of any combination of physical layer cable type and bandwidth. For example, the APIM installed in slot 1 could support Twisted Pair cable and provide 155 Mbps of bandwidth, while the APIM installed in slot 2 could support Coaxial cable and provide 45 Mbps of bandwidth.

  • Page 21: Getting Help

    GETTING HELP For additional support related to the product or this document, contact Enterasys Networks using one of the following methods: World Wide Web http://www.enterasys.com/ Phone (603) 332-9400 Internet mail support@enterasys.com ftp://ftp.enterasys.com Login anonymous Password your email address To send comments or suggestions concerning this document, contact the Technical Writing Department via the following email address: TechWriting@enterasys.com...

  • Page 23: Installation

    CAUTION: The VHSIM2-A6DP and the host module or device are sensitive to static discharges. Use an antistatic wrist strap and observe all static precautions during this procedure. Failure to do so could result in damage to the VHSIM2-A6DP, the host module, or device.

  • Page 24: Installing Apims

    To install an APIM into the VHSIM2-A6DP, proceed as follows: 1. Attach the antistatic wrist strap (refer to the instructions on the antistatic wrist strap package). 2. Remove and save the faceplate screws attaching the faceplate to the VHSIM2-A6DP. See Figure 2-1.
  • Page 25 Installing APIMs Figure 2-1 Removing the APIM Coverplate Installation...
  • Page 26 4. Align the APIM connector with the VHSIM2-A6DP connector pins as shown in CAUTION: Ensure that the APIM connector aligns with the VHSIM2-A6DP connector pins to prevent bending the pins. This can damage both the VHSIM2-A6DP and the module. Figure 2-2 Installing an APIM...

  • Page 27: Installing Vapims

    5. Press down firmly on the APIM until the pins slide all the way into the connector. Ensure the APIM sits flush on the standoffs. If the APIM does not sit flush with the standoffs, ensure that the pins have been inserted into the correct connector on the VHSIM2-A6DP. Refer to Figure 2-2.

  • Page 28: Removing The Apim Coverplate

    Installing VAPIMs Figure 2-3 Removing the APIM Coverplate Installation...
  • Page 29 4. Align the VAPIM connectors into the VHSIM2-A6DP connectors as shown in CAUTION: Ensure that the VAPIM connectors align with the VHSIM2-A6DP connectors to prevent bending the pins. This can damage both the VHSIM2-A6DP and the module. Figure 2-4 Installing a VAPIM...

  • Page 30: Installing A Vhsim

    (e.g., 2E252-25, 6E252-17). Refer to the release notes for the version of firmware running on the Enterasys Networks device to ensure that the VHSIM2-A6DP is supported. The following subsections provide generic instructions for installing an VHSIM2-A6DP in a module or in a standalone device.

  • Page 31: Removing The Vhsim Coverplate

    Installing a VHSIM Figure 2-5 Removing the VHSIM Coverplate Installation...

  • Page 32: Installing The Vhsim2-A6Dp

    Installing a VHSIM Place the VHSIM behind the module faceplate. See Figure 2-6. Figure 2-6 Installing the VHSIM2-A6DP 7. Align the connectors of the VHSIM2-A6DP into the host device connector pins on the module as shown in Figure 2-6. 2-10...

  • Page 33: Installing A Vhsim2-A6Dp In A Standalone Device

    This can damage both the VHSIM2-A6DP and the module. 8. Press down firmly on the back of the VHSIM2-A6DP until the pins slide all the way into the connector holes. 9. Secure the VHSIM2-A6DP to the faceplate using the two screws saved in...
  • Page 34 VHSIM2-A6DP to prevent bending the pins. 9. Press down firmly on the back of the VHSIM2-A6DP until the pins slide all the way into the connector holes. 10. Secure the VHSIM2-A6DP to the faceplate using the screws saved in 11.

  • Page 35: Local Management

    Configure operating parameters for Switched Virtual Channels (SVCs) and optional LAN Emulation Services using Local Management. • Enable and configure LANE Services, allowing the VHSIM2-A6DP to perform as a LAN Emulation Configuration Server (LECS), LAN Emulation Server (LES), and a Broadcast and Unknown Server (BUS).

  • Page 36: Using Local Management Screens

    • Installation of an APIM in the VHSIM2-A6DP. Refer to • Installation of the VHSIM2-A6DP in the host interface module or standalone device with the host device operational. Refer to • Configuration and proper connection of a Local Management terminal to the host interface module or standalone device in which the VHSIM2-A6DP resides.

  • Page 37: Example Of A Local Management Screen

    Figure 3-1 Example of a Local Management Screen The following list explains each of the Local Management fields: Event Message Field This field briefly displays messages that indicate if a Local Management procedure was executed correctly or incorrectly, that changes were saved or not saved to Non-Volatile Random Access Memory (NVRAM), or that a user did not have access privileges to an application.
  • Page 38 Using Local Management Screens Table 3-1 describes the most common event messages. Event messages related to specific Local Management applications are described with those applications throughout this manual. Table 3-1 Event Messages Message SAVED OK NOT SAVED--PRESS SAVE TO KEEP CHANGES NOTHING TO SAVE Display Fields Display fields cannot be edited.

  • Page 39: Local Management Keyboard Conventions

    3.1.2 Local Management Keyboard Conventions All key names appear in this manual as capital letters. For example, the Enter key appears as ENTER and the Backspace key appears as BACKSPACE. conventions used in this manual as well as the key functions. Table 3-2 Keyboard Conventions ENTER Key and RETURN Key SPACE Bar and BACKSPACE...

  • Page 40: Navigating Local Management Screens

    Using Local Management Screens 3.1.3 Navigating Local Management Screens The VHSIM2-A6DP Local Management application consists of a series of menu screens. Navigate through Local Management by selecting items from the menu screens. Figure 3-2 shows the hierarchy of the VHSIM2-A6DP Local Management screens.

  • Page 41: Exiting Local Management Screens

    3. Exit from VHSIM2-A6DP Local Management by repeating steps 1 and 2 until the Main Menu screen displays. 4. Use the arrow keys to highlight the RETURN command at the bottom of the Main Menu screen.

  • Page 42: Accessing The Vhsim2-A6Dp Atm Screen

    ENTER. The VHSIM2-A6DP ATM screen displays. See Figure 3-3. Figure 3-3 VHSIM2-A6DP ATM Screen The VHSIM2-A6DP ATM screen displays up to six menu items for configuration and monitoring of the VHSIM2-A6DP. The following list explains each of the VHSIM2-A6DP ATM screen fields: CONNECTIONS This menu item opens the ATM Connections screen.
  • Page 43 PHYSICAL PORT CONFIGURATION This menu item displays the Physical Port Configuration Menu screen. This screen provides two menu items that allow the user to configure the physical ports of the VHSIM2-A6DP. For details, refer to Section 3.8.

  • Page 44: Atm Connections Screen

    ATM Connection Setup by Virtual Interface screen. To access the ATM Connections screen from the ATM screen, perform the following steps: 1. Use the arrow keys to highlight the CONNECTIONS menu item of the VHSIM2-A6DP ATM screen. 2. Press ENTER, the ATM Connections screen,...

  • Page 45: Atm Connection Setup Screen

    The ATM Connection Setup screen is used to view the current configured virtual connections, (PVCs and SVCs) on the VHSIM2-A6DP. This screen also allows the user to access the Add/Delete Entry screen, which is used to create, modify, or delete PVCs.
  • Page 46 ATM Port Current Connections (Read-Only) Displays the number of current connections on the VHSIM2-A6DP. IF (Read-Only) Represents the virtual MIB-II interface on which this Virtual Channel (VC) was created. This field can represent both Switched Virtual Channels (SVCs), and Permanent Virtual Channels (PVCs).
  • Page 47 NEXT (Command) Used to scroll to the next screen if the VHSIM2-A6DP has more connections than can fit on the first screen. To go to the next screen use the arrow keys to highlight the NEXT command and press ENTER.

  • Page 48: Traffic Management Pvc Priority Assignments

    Traffic Management PVC Priority Assignments TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT PVC PRIORITY ASSIGNMENTS The Traffic Management PVC Priority Assignments screen is only accessible if the operational mode of the board is 802.1Q Switching. If the board is in SecureFast mode, the Add/Delete Entry screen used for configuring PVCs will be displayed, instead of the Traffic Management PVC Priority Assignments screen.
  • Page 49 Displays the ATM Adaptation Layer (AAL) being used by the PVC. The VHSIM2-A6DP only supports AAL Type 5 (AAL 5). Encapsulation Type (Toggle) Displays the type of data encapsulation that the VHSIM2-A6DP can use to perform LAN to ATM translation. This field toggles between the following options: •...
  • Page 50 DELETE (Command) This option only appears if a Virtual Port has been previously configured. This command deletes the displayed PVC Vport from the VHSIM2-A6DP connection table. Use the SPACE bar or the BACKSPACE key to step through existing Virtual Ports.

  • Page 51: Adding Traffic Management Pvc Priority Assignments

    3.5.1 Adding Traffic Management PVC Priority Assignments To add an entry to the PVC Priority Assignments, perform the following steps: 1. Use the arrow keys to highlight the PVC Vport field. Choose the PVC Vport desired by either pressing the SPACE bar, the BACKSPACE key, or by entering the number of the Virtual Port you wish to display.
  • Page 52 Virtual Ports, and the first configured Virtual Port will be displayed. NOTE: With the firmware revision shipped with this VHSIM2-A6DP, and previous versions as noted in their Release Notes, all Virtual Ports and their associated PVCs are stored in NVRAM, so will not be lost if the board is powered down or reset (either a hard or soft reset).

  • Page 53: Modifying An Entry (Vport)

    3.5.2 Modifying an Entry (Vport) To modify an existing entry (Vport), perform the following steps: 1. Use the arrow keys to highlight the PVC VPort field. 2. Select the VPport value of the existing PVC to be modified. 3. Use the arrow keys to highlight any of the other field(s), and modify the field(s) as in the above procedure (Section 3.5.1) as desired.

  • Page 54: Traffic Management Pvc Priority Assignments Screen Example

    Traffic Management PVC Priority Assignments 3.5.4 Traffic Management PVC Priority Assignments Screen Example Figure 3-7 Example Traffic Management PVC Priority Assignments Screen The user has two boards connected to an ATM switch and each configured as above. The ATM switch is configured properly for all three PVCs. A server is in board A and a client in board B. Traffic will traverse between the two boards according to the rules defined in the 802.1P Priority Transmit Queue Mapping table.

  • Page 55: Add/Delete Entry Screen

    NOTE: The Add/Delete Entry screen will display only if the host device has been set to operate as a SecureFast switch with the VHSIM2-A6DP installed. Refer to the Local Management chapter of the host device for instructions on configuring the host device for this type of operation.

  • Page 56: Adding An Entry (Pvc)

    Displays the ATM Adaptation Layer (AAL) being used by the PVC. The VHSIM2-A6DP uses AAL 5. Encapsulation Type (Toggle) Displays the type of data encapsulation that the VHSIM2-A6DP will use to perform LAN to ATM translation. This field toggles between the following options: •...

  • Page 57: Modifying An Entry (Pvc)

    2. Use the arrow keys to highlight the VCI field and enter a VCI value from 32 to 4095. 3. Use the arrow keys to highlight the Encapsulation Type field and press the SPACE bar until the appropriate Encapsulation Type displays. 4.

  • Page 58: Atm Connection Setup By Virtual Interface Screen

    LEC-by-LEC basis. This screen will also display PVCs that have been set up on the VHSIM2-A6DP. PVCs will display one at a time in Secure Fast Mode, because they are considered individual Virtual Interfaces. However, the PVCs will be displayed grouped by interface number in the 802.1Q mode.
  • Page 59 Application Port # (Read-only) Displays the application port number that this interface has been assigned by the VHSIM2-A6DP. Each interface configured on the VHSIM2-A6DP is automatically assigned an application port number once the connection is activated by Local/Remote Management.

  • Page 60: Selecting A Virtual Interface

    ATM Connection Setup By Virtual Interface Screen Index (Read-Only) Displays the traffic index assigned to each specific PVC. NEXT (Command) Allows the user to view the next page of information for the current virtual interface, if there are more lines of connection information than will fit on the screen. PREV (Command) Allows the user to view the previous page of information for the current virtual interface, if there are more lines of connection information than will fit on the screen.

  • Page 61: Physical Port Configuration Menu Screen

    Physical Port Configuration Menu Screen PHYSICAL PORT CONFIGURATION MENU SCREEN The Physical Port Configuration Menu screen contains two menu items that allow the user to access the Port Framer Configuration screen and the ATM Port Redundancy Configuration screen. To access the Physical Port Configuration Menu screen, perform the following steps: 1.

  • Page 62: Port Framer Configuration Screen

    Port Framer Configuration Screen PORT FRAMER CONFIGURATION SCREEN The Port Framer Configuration screen is used to enable or disable ATM statistics and alarms, and to specify, if applicable, the transmission type that the APIM will use (SONET or SDH). The Port Framer Configuration screen allows these configurations to be performed on both the primary and redundant APIMs.
  • Page 63 ATM Port Type (Read-Only) Displays the type of APIM installed in the VHSIM2-A6DP. This field displays all important information about the APIM. For example, the ATM Port Type field in follows: • 155 Mbps signifies the amount of bandwidth the APIM supports.

  • Page 64: Configuring An Apim

    To set the VHSIM2-A6DP to either automatically reactivate the primary port after any problems have been resolved, or to wait until the user performs this task manually. • Set the time at which the VHSIM2-A6DP will test the redundancy status of the APIMs installed in the VHSIM2-A6DP. •...

  • Page 65: Atm Port Redundancy Configuration Screen

    The following list explains each ATM Port Redundancy Configuration screen field: Redundancy Status (Toggle) Used to enable or disable the APIM redundancy feature of the VHSIM2-A6DP. This field toggles between Enabled and Disabled. The default value of this field is Enabled.
  • Page 66 Used to determine which APIM installed in the VHSIM2-A6DP will be the primary port. Entering 1 in this field signifies that the APIM in slot APIM 1 on the VHSIM2-A6DP will be the primary port. Entering 2 signifies that the APIM in slot APIM 2 on the VHSIM2-A6DP will be the primary port.

  • Page 67: Setting The Redundancy Status

    To set the Primary port, perform the following steps: 1. Use the arrow keys to highlight the Primary port field. 2. Enter 1 or 2. Entering 1 signifies APIM 1 of the VHSIM2-A6DP. Entering 2 signifies APIM 2 of the VHSIM2-A6DP.

  • Page 68: Setting The Active Port

    To set the Active port, perform the following steps: 1. Use the arrow keys to highlight the Active port field. 2. Enter 1 or 2. Entering 1 signifies APIM 1 of the VHSIM2-A6DP. Entering 2 signifies APIM 2 of the VHSIM2-A6DP.

  • Page 69: Setting The Periodic Test Status Field

    NOTE: If the Revert to Primary port field is set to Manual, the primary port must be re-activated by the user via Local/Remote Management. 3. Use the arrow keys to highlight the SAVE command at the bottom of the screen and press ENTER.

  • Page 70: Using The Test Ports Now Command

    To force the VHSIM2-A6DP to perform a redundancy test immediately, perform the following steps: 1. Use the arrow keys to highlight the TEST PORTS NOW command. 2. Press ENTER. The VHSIM2-A6DP performs the redundancy test, and displays the results in the Port Usability/Status field. 3.10.9 Using the RESET TO FACTORY DEFAULTS Command...

  • Page 71: Lan Emulation Clients Screens Menu

    LECs configured on the VHSIM2-A6DP. This screen also allows the user to search the VHSIM2-A6DP LEC ARP Cache for a specific MAC Address VPI, VCI or ATM address. If a match is found, the screen displays the LEC to which the search term is bound, the MAC address, the name of the ELAN to which the LEC belongs, and the VPI, VCI, and ATM address used by the LEC to connect to the listed ELAN.

  • Page 72: Lec Table Screen

    3.12 LEC TABLE SCREEN The LEC Table screen is a read-only screen that is used to view the status of all LECs currently configured on the VHSIM2-A6DP. To access the LEC Table screen from the LAN Emulation Clients screen, perform the following steps: 1.
  • Page 73 Port (Read-Only) Displays the application port number this has LEC has been dynamically assigned. Index (Read-Only) Displays the Index of the LEC. LEC ID (Read-Only) This value is dynamically assigned by the LES to uniquely identify this LEC. Ver (Read-Only) Displays the version of LAN Emulation (LANE) that the LEC is currently using.

  • Page 74: Lec Administration Screen

    LEC Administration Screen • Join - During the Join phase, the LEC establishes a Control Direct VCC with the LES. After this connection is made, the LEC is assigned a LEC ID, the name of the ELAN it will join, and is notified of the maximum frame size allowed on the ELAN and the LAN type that is being emulated (IEEE 802.3).
  • Page 75 Configure LEC (Toggle) Used to specify if the LEC is configured manually by the user, or automatically by the VHSIM2-A6DP. This field toggles between Automatic and Manual. For instructions on how to configure the LEC automatically and manually, refer to ELAN Name (Modifiable) Used to provide a user-specified ELAN for this LEC to join.
  • Page 76 Configure LEC (Toggle) Used to specify if the LEC is configured manually by the user, or automatically by the VHSIM2-A6DP. This field toggles between Automatic and Manual. For instructions on how to configure the LEC automatically and manually, refer to ELAN Name (Modifiable) Used to provide a user-specified ELAN for this LEC to join.
  • Page 77 LECS. To specify which LECS to connect with, the address must be entered in this field. ADD LEC (Command) Used to add the LEC to the VHSIM2-A6DP. This command is only available if the screen is in CREATE MODE. DELETE (Command) Deletes the LEC from the VHSIM2-A6DP LEC Index.

  • Page 78: Changing The Lec Status Of An Existing Lec

    LEC Administration Screen 3.13.1 Changing the LEC Status of an Existing LEC To change the LEC Status, perform the following steps: 1. Use the arrow keys to highlight the MODIFY MODE command at the bottom of the screen and press ENTER. 2.

  • Page 79: Configuring A New Lec Manually

    LEC. 14. Use the arrow keys to highlight the ADD LEC command at the bottom of the screen and press ENTER. The LEC will now be configured automatically by the VHSIM2-A6DP. 3.13.3 Configuring a New LEC Manually To configure a new LEC manually, perform the following steps: 1.
  • Page 80 16. Enter the LES ATM Address in the field. Ensure that a valid ATM address is used. 17. Use the arrow keys to highlight the ADD LEC command at the bottom of the screen and press ENTER. The manually configured LEC is now entered into the VHSIM2-A6DP LEC Index. 3-46...

  • Page 81: Modifying An Existing Lec

    3.13.4 Modifying an Existing LEC To modify a LEC that has already been created, perform the following steps: 1. Use the arrow keys to highlight the MODIFY MODE command and press ENTER. 2. Use the arrow keys to highlight the LEC Index field. NOTE: To discover the Index of the LEC to be modified, refer to 3.

  • Page 82: Deleting An Existing Lec

    LEC Properties Screen h. Press the SPACE bar to toggle between the options (Enable or Disable) until the desired option displays. Use the arrow keys to highlight the Topology Change Frames field. Press the SPACE bar to toggle between the options (Enable or Disable) until the desired option displays.

  • Page 83: Lec Properties Screen

    The following list explains each of the LEC Properties screen fields: LEC Index (Selectable) Used to identify this LEC both on the VHSIM2-A6DP and in the ATM Forum’s LEC MIB. LEC ID (Read-Only) Displays the LAN Emulation Client Identifier assigned to this LEC by the LAN Emulation Server when the LEC was created.
  • Page 84 LEC Properties Screen LEC STATE (Read-Only) Displays the current state that the LEC is in. The possible states are as follows: • Initial State • LECS Connect • Configure • Join • Initial Registration • BUS Connect • Operational Section 3.12 provides definitions for the possible states of the LEC State field.

  • Page 85: Viewing Multiple Elans

    1. Use the arrow keys to highlight the LEC Index field. 2. Press the SPACE bar to step through all of the LECs currently configured on the VHSIM2-A6DP. The user may also enter the numerical LEC index to have the applicable ELAN’s properties display immediately.

  • Page 86: Lec Arp Cache Screen

    LEC ARP Cache Screen 3.15 LEC ARP CACHE SCREEN The LEC ARP Cache screen is used to view the ATM address, VPI and VCI used to communicate with a MAC address. To access the LEC ARP Cache screen, perform the following steps: 1.
  • Page 87 Search By (Selectable) Used to step through the following options: • ALL ADDR (all addresses) • VPI, VCI (VPI/VCI pair) • MAC ADDR (MAC address) • ATM ADDR (ATM address of the LEC) This field allows the user to specify the way in which the LEC ARP Cache will be searched. The default setting for this field is ALL ADDR.

  • Page 88: Performing A Search

    LEC Priority Queues Screen SEARCH (Command) Performs a search of the LEC ARP Cache based on the search term specified in the ADDR or VPI/VCI fields below the Search By field. This command is only available if a valid search term is entered.

  • Page 89: Traffic Managment Lec Priority Queues Screen

    LEC Priority Queues Screen Figure 3-18 Traffic Managment LEC Priority Queues Screen The following list explains each of the Traffic Management LEC Priority Queues screen fields: LEC Index (Selectable) Displays the Index of the LEC to which the information displayed on the screen pertains. To select a new LEC Index, use the arrow keys to highlight the LEC Index field and press the SPACE bar to step through the available LECs, or enter the number of the Index desired.

  • Page 90: Assigning Priorities To A Lec

    LEC Priority Queues Screen Profile Index (Selectable) Displays the index number next to the virtual queue to which it can be assigned. To select a Profile Index, use the arrow keys to highlight the Profile Index field and press the SPACE bar to step through the available profiles, or enter the number of the desired profile.

  • Page 91: Signalling Screen

    Management Interface (ILMI) Physical Address, view the current version of UNI being used by the VHSIM2-A6DP, to disable ILMI and UNI, and to restart ILMI and UNI. To access the Signalling screen from the ATM menu screen, perform the following steps: 1.
  • Page 92 Signalling Screen ILMI Physical ATM Address (Read-Only) For the VHSIM2-A6DP to support SVCs this must be a read-only field that displays the physical ATM address of the VHSIM2-A6DP. This field may be set if ILMI is disabled. UNI Status (Toggle) Displays the current UNI status.

  • Page 93: Changing The Uni Version

    By changing the status of the ILMI, ALL SVCs currently configured on the VHSIM2-A6DP will be lost. NOTE: In Enabled mode, the user can force the VHSIM2-A6DP to use a desired version of UNI, rather than the version of UNI that the ATM switch to which it is connected is currently using.

  • Page 94: Changing The Uni Status

    By disabling UNI, ALL SVCs currently operating on the VHSIM2-A6DP will be lost. If UNI is disabled, the VHSIM2-A6DP will no longer support SVCs or LAN Emulation. 3. Use the arrow keys to highlight the SAVE command and press ENTER. UNI has been disabled.

  • Page 95: Traffic Management Screen

    Traffic Management Screen 3.18 TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT SCREEN The Traffic Management screen is used to set up profile index traffic descriptors. Once the descriptors are set up, they can be assigned to PVCs created in Connection Setup or LEC Transmit Queue screens. To access the Traffic Management Descriptor Profiles screen from the ATM menu screen, perform the following steps: 1.
  • Page 96 Traffic Management Screen Traffic Category (Selectable) Used to choose the traffic category for the selected name. UBR (Unspecified Bit Rate) is the default, and the choices are CBR (Constant Bit Rate), nrt-VBR (non real time Variable Bit Rate), and ABR (Available Bit Rate). For both UBR and CBR, only the PCR (Peak Cell Rate) traffic parameter is displayed.

  • Page 97: Setting Up A Descriptor Profile

    3.18.1 Setting up a Descriptor Profile To set up a descriptor profile, perform the following steps: 1. Use the arrow keys to highlight the Profile Index field.Use the space bar to toggle, or enter the number of the index to be described. 2.

  • Page 98: Discovery Elan Setup Screen

    After this default ELAN is created, the user may set existing ELANs to be discovery ELANS (to a total of 16) and assign the VHSIM2-A6DP to these new discovery ELANs. The ATM Discovery ELAN Setup screen also allows the user to enable or disable each ELAN, as desired.

  • Page 99: Atm Discovery Elan Setup Screen

    “Master” mode, it will accept connections from all other VHSIM2-A6DPs in the Discovery ELANs it belongs to. When the VHSIM2-A6DP is configured to be in “Slave” mode, it will only accept connections from other VHSIM2-A6DPs configured to be in “Master” mode.

  • Page 100: Assigning The Vhsim2-A6Dp To A Discovery Elan

    NOTE: To prevent the VHSIM2-A6DP from joining the ELAN immediately, set the Status field to “Disabled”. To instruct the VHSIM2-A6DP to join the ELAN, enter this screen and toggle the Status field to “Enabled” and proceed to the following step.

  • Page 101: Lanview Leds

    This chapter describes how to use the LANVIEW LEDs to monitor VHSIM2-A6DP status and diagnose VHSIM2-A6DP problems. (Transmit, Receive, STS and LNK). NOTE: The terms flashing, blinking, and solid used in the LED definition tables of this chapter indicate the following: Flashing indicates an irregular LED pulse.
  • Page 102 No link. APIM OK. Fault with media. In most cases, the APIM automatically corrects this condition without interrupting operations. If the LED is red and remains red, contact Enterasys Networks. Refer to Section 1.2. APIM should be replaced. The APIM will still function, but packet switching performance may be affected.

  • Page 103: Vhsim2-A6Dp Specifications

    This Appendix describes environmental specifications and safety requirements for the VHSIM2-A6DP. Enterasys Networks reserves the right to change these specifications at any time without notice. SPECIFICATIONS Environment Operating Temperature: Storage Temperature: Operating Relative Humidity: Regulatory Compliance Safety: Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC):...

  • Page 105: Apim And Vapim Specifications

    This appendix provides specifications for Enterasys Networks APIMs and VAPIMs. APIM-21 SPECIFICATIONS Physical Interface: Media Type: Data Rate: Connector Type: Transmit Power: Receive Sensitivity: Loss Budget: Wavelength: Typical Link Distance: Figure B-1 APIM-21 APIM and VAPIM Specifications Multimode Fiber 155 Mbps -14 db to -18.5 db...

  • Page 106: Apim-29 Specifications

    APIM-29 Specifications APIM-29 SPECIFICATIONS Physical Interface: Media Type: Data Rate: Connector Type: Transmit Power: Receive Sensitivity: Loss Budget: Wavelength: Typical Link Distance: Figure B-2 APIM-29 APIM and VAPIM Specifications Single Mode Fiber 155 Mbps -8 db to -14 db -6 db to -32.5 db -8 db to -24.5 db 1261 nm to 1360 nm 25 km...

  • Page 107: Apim-29Lr Specifications

    APIM-29LR SPECIFICATIONS Physical Interface: Media Type: Data Rate: Connector Type: Transmit Power: Receive Sensitivity: Loss Budget: Wavelength: Typical Link Distance: Figure B-3 APIM-29LR Single Mode Fiber 155 Mbps 0 db to -5 db -31 db -26 db to -31 db 1280 nm to 1335 nm 60 km APIM and VAPIM Specifications...

  • Page 108: Apim-22 Specifications

    APIM-22 Specifications APIM-22 SPECIFICATIONS Physical Interface: Media Type: Data Rate: Connector Type: Typical Link Distance: The APIM-22R is considered an ATM User Device and therefore has a different signal pin assignment than the ATM Network Equipment as specified by the ATM Forum User-Network Interface (UNI) specification.

  • Page 109: Apim-67 Specifications

    APIM-67 SPECIFICATIONS Physical Interface: Media Type: Data Rate: Connector Type: Typical Link Distance: CAUTION: The APIM-67R does not use Cell Payload Scrambling. Scrambling must be disabled on any DS3 device connected to the APIM-67R. The APIM-67 conforms to the electrical characteristics specified by ANSI T1.404-1989 Carrier-to-Customer Installation-DS3 Metallic Interface Specification, Section 5.12 Grounding Arrangements.

  • Page 110: B-5 Apim-67R Default Jumper Settings

    APIM-67 Specifications Figure B-5 APIM-67R Default Jumper Settings Figure B-6 APIM-67 APIM and VAPIM Specifications...

  • Page 111: Vapim-31 Specifications

    VAPIM-31 SPECIFICATIONS Physical Interface: Media Type: Data Rate: Connector Type: Transmit Power: Receive Sensitivity: Loss Budget: Wavelength: Typical Link Distance: Figure B-7 VAPIM-31 OC12 Multimode Fiber 622 Mbps -14 db to -22.5 db -14 db to -26 db -12 db to -14 db 1270 nm to 1380 nm 500 meters APIM and VAPIM Specifications...

  • Page 112: Vapim-39 Specifications

    VAPIM-39 Specifications VAPIM-39 SPECIFICATIONS Physical Interface: Media Type: Data Rate: Connector Type: Transmit Power: Receive Sensitivity: Loss Budget: Wavelength: Typical Link Distance: Figure B-8 VAPIM-39 APIM and VAPIM Specifications OC12 Single Mode Fiber 622 Mbps -8 db to -15 db -28 db -13 db to -20 db 1274 nm to 1356 nm...

  • Page 113: Vapim-39Lr Specifications

    VAPIM-39LR SPECIFICATIONS Physical Interface: Media Type: Data Rate: Connector Type: Transmit Power: Receive Sensitivity: Loss Budget: Wavelength: Typical Link Distance: Figure B-9 VAPIM-39LR OC12 Single Mode Fiber 622 Mbps +2 db to -3 db -34 db to 36 db -29 db to -38 db 1280 nm to 1335 nm 60 km APIM and VAPIM Specifications...

  • Page 115: Index

    Add/Delete Entry Screen 3-21 creating PVCs 3-22 deleting PVCs 3-23 encapsulation type 3-22 modifying PVCs 3-23 3-21 3-21 APIM Redundancy Configuration Screen activation of redundant port primary port 3-32 redundancy status 3-31 revert to primary port 3-32 test ports now command 3-33 APIMs APIM-21 specifications B-1, B-7, B-8,...
  • Page 116 Index Keyboard conventions LEC Administration Screen 3-40 configuring LECs automatically deleting LECs 3-48 enabling/disabling LECs 3-44 modifying LECs 3-47 LEC ARP Cache Screen 3-52 searching the LEC ARP cache Local Management accessing exiting navigation of screen elements command field display field event message field input field screen hierarchy...
  • Page 117 BUS multicast send VCC 3-51 LEC ATM addr 3-50 LECS ATM addr 3-50 LECS configuration direct VCC LES ATM addr 3-50 LES control direct VCC 3-51 LES control distribute VCC LEC administration 3-40 creating LECs manually 3-45 deleting LECs 3-48 enabling/disabling LECs 3-44 modifying LECs...

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