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Page 1: Installation And Configuration
DIGITAL VNswitch 900GV Installation and Configuration Part Number: EK–DVNGV–IN. A01 September 1998 This manual describes how to install and configure the DIGITAL VNswitch 900GV module. Revision Information: This is a new document. - Page 2 Cabletron Systems reserves the right to make changes in specifications and other information contained in this document without prior notice. The reader should in all cases consult Cabletron Systems to determine whether any such changes have been made. The hardware, firmware, or software described in this manual is subject to change without notice. IN NO EVENT SHALL CABLETRON SYSTEMS BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL, INDIRECT, SPECIAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES WHATSOEVER (INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO LOST PROFITS) ARISING OUT OF OR RELATED TO THIS MANUAL OR THE INFORMATION CONTAINED IN...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
What is the DIGITAL VNswitch 900GV? ........ - Page 4 2 Installing the DIGITAL VNswitch 900GV Overview ..............2-1 Introduction .
- Page 5 [5] Go to Local Console ........... . . 4-17 [6] Product-Specific Options (VNswitch 900GV) ....... . . 4-18 [10] Product-Specific Options (MultiSwitch 900).
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Page 7: Preface
Overview Purpose of the Manual This manual describes how to install and set up the DIGITAL VNswitch 900GV module. It also provides problem solving, connector and adapter, and pin assignment information. Intended Audience This manual is intended for use by personnel who will install and set up the DIGITAL VNswitch 900GV module. -
Page 8: Organization
Appendix B Appendix C viii Description Provides an overview of the DIGITAL VNswitch 900GV module and describes its features. Provides instructions for installing the DIGITAL VNswitch 900GV module in a DIGITAL MultiSwitch 900 chassis. Provides instructions for installing the setup port on the DIGITAL MultiSwitch 900 chassis. -
Page 9: Associated Documents
The following documents provide related information. For information on how to order additional documentation, see the ordering information provided in this preface. Title and Order DIGITAL VNswitch 900 Series Technical Overview DIGITAL VNswitch 900 Series Switch Management DIGITAL MultiSwitch 900 Owner’s Manual EK-DH2MS-OM clearVISN Installation clearVISN Overview clearVISN User’s Guide... -
Page 10: Conventions
Conventions Conventions This book uses the following conventions. Convention NOTE Special Type Boldface <Return> Description Contains information of special interest. Indicates system output in examples. Indicates user input in examples. Indicates that you should press the Return key. -
Page 11: Accessing Online Information
Accessing Online Information Documentation Comments If you have comments or suggestions about this document, send them to TechWriting@cabletron.com Online Services To locate product-specific information, refer to one of the following World Wide Web sites: Americas: Europe Asia Pacific Accessing Online Information http://www.networks.digital.com http://www.cabletron.com/ http://www.networks.europe.digital.com... -
Page 13: Safety
Overview The cautions that must be observed for the hardware described in this manual are listed below in English, German, French, and Spanish. Any warning or caution that appears in this manual is defined as follows: WARNING CAUTION VORSICHT ACHTUNG DANGER ATTENTION AVISO... - Page 14 CAUTION ACHTUNG ATTENTION PRECAUCIÓN WARNING VORSICHT DANGER AVISO This action deletes all configured settings and replaces them with factory default values. All configuration settings will be lost. Bei diesem Vorgang werden alle Konfigurationseinstellungen gelöscht und die Werkseinstellungen wieder eingesetzt. Alle Konfigurationsdaten gehen verloren.
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Page 15: Product Introduction
Overview This chapter describes the features of the DIGITAL VNswitch 900GV module. For further technical information on the DIGITAL VNswitch 900GV, refer to the DIGITAL VNswitch 900 Series Switch Management and the DIGITAL VNswitch 900 Series Technical Overview. In This Chapter... -
Page 16: What Is The Digital Vnswitch 900Gv
What is the DIGITAL VNswitch 900GV? What is the DIGITAL VNswitch 900GV? The DIGITAL VNswitch 900GV (also referred to in this manual as the module) is a single Gigabit Ethernet port switch that allows a Modular Media Interface (MMI) connection using industry standard GBIC (Gigabit Interface Connector). The Gigabit Ethernet port supports: Gigabit Ethernet Single-Mode Fiber (SMF), and Gigabit Ethernet Multi-Mode Fiber (MMF). -
Page 17: Features
Hot Swap With hot-swapping capabilities, you can install or remove the DIGITAL VNswitch 900GV from a DIGITAL MultiSwitch 900 chassis without turning off the power of the DIGITAL MultiSwitch 900. The MMI cards, also hot-swappable, can be removed from the module without detaching the module from the chassis. -
Page 18: Bridging
Full-duplex operation over Gigabit Ethernet port IEEE 803.2z pause control. SNMP The DIGITAL VNswitch 900GV has a built-in SNMP agent and can be managed by any generic SNMP management application. SNMP support for GETs and for the following standard traps, along with many proprietary traps: —... -
Page 19: Mibs
— DIGITAL Public Common MIB (pcom) — DIGITAL Internal Common MIB (icom) — DIGITAL ELAN Vendor MIB V3.0 (elan MIB) — RMON MIB RCFs — DIGITAL VLAN MIB V1 RMON The DIGITAL VNswitch 900GV supports the following RMON groups: Events Alarms Statistics History Features... -
Page 20: Vlan Secure Domains
Features VLAN Secure Domains The VLAN Secure Domains (VSD) support has the following features: Ability to group ports into VSDs Ability to join VSDs in different modules in the DIGITAL VNswitch family across the VNbus Support of port groups within a MultiSwitch 900 to create larger distributed multicast domains Support for as many as 32 port-based VSDs across each VNbus Support for multiple spanning trees per module, one per VSD... -
Page 21: Installing The Digital Vnswitch 900Gv
Overview Introduction This chapter describes the front and back panel components of the DIGITAL VNswitch 900GV module and provides the tasks for installing the module into a DIGITAL MultiSwitch 900 chassis. In This Chapter This chapter contains the following topics:... -
Page 22: Module Components
Figure 2-1 shows the front panel components and Table 2-1 describes them. Figure 2-1: Front Panel LEDs and Connectors Table 2-1: Front Panel LEDs and Connectors Item Icon 2-2 Installing the DIGITAL VNswitch 900GV Name Description Power LED Lights when the module has power. - Page 23 Indicates the GBIC is a Field Replacable Unit (FRU). Support for Gigabit Ethernet Multi- Mode Fiber (MMF), Gigabit Ethernet Single-Mode Fiber (SMF). The GBIC connectors are color coded: black for shortwave and blue for longwave. Installing the DIGITAL VNswitch 900GV 2-3...
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Page 24: Back Panel Components
Grounding bolt Manufacturing label 160-pin connector Mounting tab Grounding fingers 2-4 Installing the DIGITAL VNswitch 900GV Description Locks the module into a MultiSwitch 900 backplane. Contains the hot-swap switch lever. Provides network and power connections to the module when the module is installed in a MultiSwitch 900. -
Page 25: How To Install The Module
(see the DIGITAL MultiSwitch 900 Owner’s Manual). Figure 2-3: Sample Power Ratings 41.0W 6.70 A 0.12 A 12 V 0.50 A 15 V How to Install the Module Available: 90.5 W 5V: 13.0 A, 15V: 3.5 A NPB-1048-98F Installing the DIGITAL VNswitch 900GV 2-5... -
Page 26: Task 2: Seat The Module
Pivot the module on the mounting tab, align the connectors, and firmly push the module onto the backplane connectors. Press down the release lever (3) to ensure that it is locked. Figure 2-4: Seating the Module 2-6 Installing the DIGITAL VNswitch 900GV NPB-0004-95F... -
Page 27: Task 3: Verify Initial Led Operation
MultiSwitch 900. Seating the module initiates the module’s power–up sequence. If the LEDs do not operate as described, refer to Appendix A, Problem Solving. For locations of the module’s LEDs, refer to Figure 2-1. Installing the DIGITAL VNswitch 900GV 2-7... -
Page 28: Task 4: Connect The Ldm Port Cable
Align the release tab on the cable plug (1), with the keyway on the module’s 10BaseT port connector. Insert the plug into the connector, ensuring that the release tab snaps into the locked position. Figure 2-5: LDM Port Cable Connection 2-8 Installing the DIGITAL VNswitch 900GV NPB-1051-98F... -
Page 29: Task 5: Connect The Gbic Connector
Task 5: Connect the GBIC Connector The DIGITAL VNswitch 900GV uses a Gigabit Interface Converter (GBIC) connector. To connect the GBIC connector (Figure 2-6), complete the following steps: Step Action Select the appropriate GBIC as listed in the section titled Task 6: Connect the Duplex SC Cables. -
Page 30: Task 6: Connect The Duplex Sc Cable
How to Install the Module Task 6: Connect the Duplex SC Cables The DIGITAL VNswitch 900GV uses both Single-Mode Fiber (SMF) and Multi- Mode Fiber (MMF) port connectors. Some fiber optic equipment can emit laser or infrared light that can injure your eyes. -
Page 31: Installing The Setup Port Cable
Introduction The setup port on the DIGITAL MultiSwitch 900 chassis allows you to access and set DIGITAL VNswitch 900GV parameters. This chapter describes how to access the module from the DIGITAL MultiSwitch 900 setup port and how to set those parameters. -
Page 32: Setup Port Signaling Standards
Setup Port Signaling Standards Setup Port Signaling Standards Signals from the MultiSwitch 900 Chassis Manager setup port conform to the EIA- 232D signaling standard at 9600 baud. To the user, the port appears as a data terminal equipment (DTE) device. The MultiSwitch 900 Chassis Manager setup port is compatible with devices that use the EIA-423 signaling standard. -
Page 33: Connecting To The Setup Port
Connecting to the Setup Port To connect to the setup port on the module, complete the following steps: Step Action Ensure that the transmit and receive baud rates on the setup port device are set to 9600 baud, 8-bits, no parity. Connect the setup port device to the setup port connector on the DIGITAL MultiSwitch 900. - Page 34 Connecting to the Setup Port Figure 3-1: Setup Port Cabling Components BN24H After all cables are connected, go to Chapter 4. 3-4 Installing the Setup Port Cable it c iS w u lt DIGITAL MultiSwitch 900 H8571-J H8575-A...
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Page 35: Configuring The Module In A Digital Multiswitch 900
Configuring the Module in a DIGITAL Overview Introduction This chapter describes how to configure your DIGITAL VNswitch 900GV module when it is installed in a DIGITAL MultiSwitch 900 chassis. In This Chapter This chapter contains the following topics: Topic Assigning an IP Address... -
Page 36: Assigning An Ip Address
Select the IP Configuration option from the menu. Set the in-band IP address. Set the default gateway, if necessary. Return to the VNswitch 900GV INSTALLATION MENU and select [2] Restart with Current Settings. Open a Telnet session into the module from the management station for further configuration. -
Page 37: Digital Multiswitch 900 Installation Menu
DIGITAL MultiSwitch 900 INSTALLATION MENU The following example shows the DIGITAL MultiSwitch 900 INSTALLATION MENU. To access the module’s setup screen, you must choose option [9] Start Redirect Mode. DIGITAL MultiSwitch 900 ==================================================== DIGITAL MultiSwitch 900 INSTALLATION MENU [10] Product-Specific Options =========================================================== Enter selection number: 9 <Return>... -
Page 38: Start Redirect Mode
MultiSwitch 900 INSTALLATION MENU, the screen prompts you for a slot number, as shown in the following example. After you enter the number of the slot in which the DIGITAL VNswitch 900GV is installed, the console is redirected to this slot. -
Page 39: Using Menus To Configure The Module
Using Menus to Configure the Module The following screen shows the options available from the VNswitch 900GV INSTALLATION MENU when the module is operating in a MultiSwitch 900 configuration. Depending on the configuration state of the module, some options may not appear. -
Page 40: Restart With Factory Defaults
All configuration settings will be lost. The following example shows the dialog associated with this option: VNswitch 900GV - slot 3 ========================================================== * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *... -
Page 41: Restart With Current Settings
1 minute. The following example shows the dialog associated with this option: VNswitch 900GV - slot 3 ============================================================= RESTART WITH CURRENT SETTINGS This selection will reset your system with the current configuration settings. -
Page 42: Show Current Settings
The read/write community name is case sensitive. The following example shows the display associated with this option: VNswitch 900GV - slot 3 =================================================================== VNswitch 900GV, 1 GigabitEth, DME Pass 4, HW=,RO=x,#525, SW=V2.2 SysUpTime SNMP Read/Write Community SNMP Trap Addresses Deafult Gateway:... -
Page 43: Configure Ip
For any of the IP Configuration menu options to take effect, the module needs to be reset. Use [2] Restart with Current Settings from the VNswitch 900GV INSTALLATION MENU. Allow approximately 1 minute for the module to restart and complete self-test. (Because this option restarts only the module, and leaves storage parameters configured at their current values, the module’s restart process takes only 1 minute.) - Page 44 [4] Configure IP Topic [3] Delete SNMP Trap Addresses [4] Set In-Band Interface IP Address [5] Set Out-of-Band Interface IP Address [6] Set Default Gateway 4-10 Configuring the Module in a DIGITAL MultiSwitch 900 Page 4-13 4-14 4-15 4-16...
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Page 45: Set Snmp Read/Write Community
The read/write community name is case sensitive. The default is public. The following example shows the dialog associated with this option: VNswitch 900GV - slot 3 ================================================================ Format: The format for a community name is a string,... -
Page 46: Add Snmp Trap Address
This option prompts you to enter IP addresses to which the DIGITAL VNSwitch 900GV module sends SNMP traps. You can enter up to eight trap addresses. If one or more SNMP trap addresses were previously configured, the screen displays those addresses. -
Page 47: Delete Snmp Trap Address
If one or more SNMP trap addresses were previously configured, the screen displays those trap addresses. The following example shows the dialog associated with this option: VNswitch 900GV - slot 3 ================================================================ Format: The standard 4 octet dotted decimal notation in which each octet of the address is represented as a decimal value, separated by a ’.’... -
Page 48: Set In-Band Interface Ip Address
You do not need to configure the module with a subnet mask for SNMP communications with management stations located on the same subnet as the module. The following example shows the dialog associated with this option: VNswitch 900GV - slot 3 ================================================================ IN-BAND INTERFACE IP ADDRESS CONFIGURATION... -
Page 49: Set Out-Of-Band Interface Ip Address
OBM port located on the MultiSwitch 900. To enable out-of-band management, you need to assign an OBM IP address. The following example shows the dialog associated with this option: VNswitch 900GV - slot 3 ================================================================ OUT-OF-BAND INTERFACE IP ADDRESS CONFIGURATION... -
Page 50: Set Default Gateway
The default gateway address must be in the same subnet as your in-band address. The following example shows the dialog associated with this option: VNswitch 900GV - slot 3 =========================================================== SET IN-BAND INTERFACE DEFAULT GATEWAY ADDRESS... -
Page 51: Go To Local Console
[5] Go to Local Console [5] Go to Local Console To perform additional configurations on the module, select [5] Go To Local Console from the VNswitch 900GV INSTALLATION MENU. The system will display the copyright statements and the following prompt: MOS Operator Control Main>... -
Page 52: Product-Specific Options (Vnswitch 900Gv)
If you select [2] List CRASH and DIAGNOSTIC Error Logs, the screen shows the list of messages recorded to both logs. Select option [1] to clear the information in the logs. Select option [3] to return to the VNswitch 900GV INSTALLATION MENU. -
Page 53: Product-Specific Options (Multiswitch 900)
[10] Product-Specific Options (MultiSwitch 900) This option provides product-specific selections when you are using a MultiSwitch 900. When selected, the option allows you to enable and disable the automatic VNbus connection. DIGITAL MultiSwitch 900 ======================================================= [1] Enable/Disable Automatic VNbus Connection [2] Return to Main Menu Enter selection: If you select the option [1] Enable/Disable Automatic VNbus... -
Page 55: Removing The Gbic Card
Removing the Cables, Connector and Overview Introduction This chapter describes how to remove the DIGITAL VNswitch 900GV module, cables and connectors from a DIGITAL MultiSwitch 900 chassis. In This Chapter This chapter contains the following topics: Topic Removing the Cables... -
Page 56: Removing The Cables
Removing the Cables Removing the Cables Before the module is unseated, the LDM cables must be removed from the module. To remove the cables (Figure 6-1 and Figure 5-1), complete these steps: Step Action Push in the release tab (1) on the side of the connector. Pull out the cable(s). -
Page 57: Removing The Gbic Card
Removing the GBIC Card The GBIC is hot-swappable and can be removed while the DIGITAL VNswitch 900GV has power. To remove the connector ( Figure 5-2), complete these steps: Step Action Push in the release tab (1) on the side of the card. -
Page 58: Unseating The Module
Unseating the Module Unseating the Module To unseat the module from the DIGITAL MultiSwitch 900 chassis (Figure 5-3), complete the following steps: Step Action Lift the release lever (1) at the top of the DIGITAL MultiSwitch 900 slot. While holding up the release lever (2), pivot the module back on its bottom mounting tab. -
Page 59: A Problem Solving
Overview Introduction This appendix describes how to diagnose and solve problems with the module using a light-emitting diodes (LED) displays. In This Appendix This appendix contains the following topics: Topic Normal Power-Up LED Descriptions Problem Solving Using LEDs Appendix A Problem Solving Page Problem Solving A-1... -
Page 60: Normal Power-Up
Normal Power-Up Normal Power-Up When the module’s power is initially turned on, the following events occur: Event Description The module's Power LED lights as soon as power is applied to the unit. The module initiates its built-in self-test. Flashing Port State LEDs and Port Activity LEDs indicate that the module is running various subroutines as part of the self-test. -
Page 61: Led Descriptions
LED Descriptions The module's LEDs provide dynamic indications of the module’s status. The LEDs can be in various states (on, off, or flashing), and can change color (green or yellow) depending on the operational status of the module or the level of activity on the network. - Page 62 LED Descriptions LED Name LDM Activity Port Status LEDs No valid link being received on the port. No cable is attached. Port is broken. Port Activity No traffic is LEDs being received/ transmitted to the port. A-4 Problem Solving On (Green) On (Yellow) Indicates high traffic.
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Page 63: Problem Solving Using Leds
Problem Solving Using LEDs When diagnosing a problem with the module, note that the problem is often indicated by the combined states of the module LEDs. Table A-2 lists the typical combined states of the LEDs for various error conditions that can occur during initial installation of the device, along with probable causes and corrective actions to take. - Page 64 Problem Solving Using LEDs Symptom Probable Cause VNbus Status No connection. LED is off. VNbus There is low traffic Activity LED activity or no traffic is off. activity. The module or any other unit in the MultiSwitch 900 may not be connected to an active VNbus channel.
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Page 65: Overview
Connector Pin Assignments and Adapters Overview This appendix shows detailed illustrations of the connectors and their pin assignments (if applicable), and adapters used on the DIGITAL VNswitch 900GV module. In This Appendix This appendix contains the following topics: Topic Connectors and Pin Assignments... -
Page 66: Connectors And Pin Assignments
Connectors and Pin Assignments Connectors and Pin Assignments 10BaseT Port (8-pin MJ) Straight-through Connector The DIGITAL VNswitch 900GV uses a straight-through connector for its LDM 10BaseT front panel port. Figure B-1 shows the 8-pin MJ straight-through port connector and its pin assignments. -
Page 67: Adapters
Adapters H8571-J Adapter Figure B-2 shows the H8571-J adapter (6-pin MMJ connector to 9-pin D-sub connector) and its pin assignments. Figure B-2: H8571-J Adapter Adapters 9 D-Sub(F) 6 MMJ H8571-J NPB-5342-95F Connector Pin Assignments and Adapters B-3... -
Page 68: H8575-A Adapter
Adapters H8575-A Adapter Figure B-3 shows the H8575-A adapter (6-pin MMJ connector to 25-pin D-sub connector) and its pin assignments. Figure B-3: H8575-A Adapter B-4 Connector Pin Assignments and Adapters 25 D-Sub(F) 6 MMJ H8575-A NPB-8793-95F... -
Page 69: C Product Specifications
Overview This appendix lists the product and acoustical specifications for the DIGITAL VNswitch 900GV module. It also provides a list of connectors on the DIGITAL VNswitch 900GV module, the MultiSwitch 900 chassis. In This Appendix This appendix contains the following topics:... - Page 70 Product Specifications Product Specifications Table C-1 lists the product specifications for the module. Table C-1: Product Specifications Parameter Specification Environment 5°C to 50°C (41°F to 122°F) Operating temperature Relative Humidity 10% to 95% noncondensing Altitude • Operating Sea level to 4267 m (14,000 ft.) •...
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Page 71: Acoustical Specifications
German. Table C-2: Acoustical Specifications Declared Values per ISO 9296 and ISO 7779 Product DIGITAL VNswitch 900GV DVNGV Current values for specific configurations are available from Cabletron Systems representatives. 1 B = 10 dBA. -
Page 72: Connectors
Connectors Connectors Table C-4 provides a list of connectors for DIGITAL VNswitch 900GV module and the MultiSwitch 900 chassis. Table C-4: Connectors Connectors DIGITAL VNswitch 900GV: 8-pin MJ (10BaseT twisted pair) duplex Giga-Bit Interface Converter (GBIC) DIGITAL MultiSwitch 900: 8-pin MJ (setup Port)
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