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September 1996

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  • Page 1 Installation and Reference for the Model 58000 10/100 Ethernet Switch Part No. 893-878-B September 1996...
  • Page 2 Bay Networks, Inc. reserves the right to make changes to the products described in this document without notice. Bay Networks, Inc. does not assume any liability that may occur due to the use or application of the product(s) or circuit layout(s) described herein.
  • Page 3 Voluntary Control Council for Interference (VCCI) Statement This equipment is in the 1st category (information equipment to be used in commercial and/or industrial areas) and conforms to the standards set by the Voluntary Control Council for Interference by Data Processing Equipment and Electronic Office Machines that are aimed at preventing radio interference in commercial and/or industrial areas.
  • Page 4 893-878-B...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    InfoFACTS World Wide Web How To Get Help Express Technical Support from the North America TRC Chapter 1 Overview of the Model 58000 10/100 Ethernet Switch About the Model 58000 Switch Features Chassis Backplane Connections MDAs and the Expansion Module...
  • Page 6 Multiple Switch Operation in a Duplicate MAC Address Environment 2-26 Connecting Switch Communities with Feeder Links in the Same Virtual LAN 2-29 Restrictions on Using Model 58000 Switches in Bridged and Routed Networks 2-35 Filtering LattisSpan Packets in Bridged Networks 2-35 Unsupported Configurations...
  • Page 7 Chapter 4 Installing and Removing the Model 58000 Switch Installation Overview Installing an MDA on the Model 58000 Switch Installing an Expansion Module on the Model 58000 Switch Installing the Model 58000 Switch into the Model 500x Chassis Connecting Cables Verifying the Installation Removing the Model 58000 Switch...
  • Page 8 6-27 Modifying Expansion Card Port Type 6-28 Modifying Expansion Card Port Flow Control 6-29 Displaying and Modifying Boot Parameters 6-31 Resetting the Model 58000 Switch 6-33 Downloading an Image File 6-35 Selecting Boot Image Version 6-36 Scheduling Image Reboot 6-37...
  • Page 9 Switch reset button 1-15 Figure 2-1. Microsegmentation with the Model 58000 switch Figure 2-2. Virtual networking Figure 2-3. Multiple virtual LANs within a single Model 58000 switch 2-13 Figure 2-4. Multiple virtual LANs across multiple Model 58000 switches 2-15 Figure 2-5.
  • Page 10 Unsupported configuration: Loop of switch communities 2-33 Figure 2-16. Connections across switch communities using a tree topology 2-34 Figure 2-17. Maximum of seven Model 58000 switches between any two end stations 2-41 Figure 2-18. Unsupported configuration exceeds seven Model 58000 switches between end stations 2-42 Figure 2-19.
  • Page 11 Figure 6-16. Expansion Module-Switch Port Flow Control menu 6-30 Figure 6-17. Boot Parameters menu 6-32 Figure 6-18. Reset System menu 6-34 Figure B-1. LED matrices 893-878-B...
  • Page 12 893-878-B...
  • Page 13 Tables Table 1. Bay Networks Technical Response Centers Table 2-1. Model 58000 switch MDA and cable options Table 2-2. Port configurations and operating mode 2-38 Table 5-1. Requirements for 10BASE-T and 100BASE-T connectivity Table 6-1. Configuration parameters Table 6-2. Menu header information Table 6-3.
  • Page 14 893-878-B...

  • Page 15: Preface

    Model 58000 10/100 Ethernet Switch, which provides Ethernet frame switching at 10 and 100 megabits per second (Mb/s). In this guide, the Model 58000 10/100 Ethernet Switch is referred to as the Model 58000 switch or the switch. Purpose This guide describes the features and capabilities of the Model 58000 switch and explains how to install, configure, and replace the different components...

  • Page 16: Conventions

    Preface Conventions This section describes the conventions used in this guide. Special Message Formats This guide uses the following formats to highlight special messages: NOTE: This format is used to highlight information of importance or special interest. CAUTION: This format is used to highlight information that will help you prevent equipment failure or loss of data.

  • Page 17: Related Publications

    Related Publications Related Publications For more information about products related to the Model 58000 switch, refer to the following publications: • Installation and Reference for the Model 58000-1xx Media Dependent Adapters (Bay Networks part number 893-877-A) This guide describes Model 58000-1xx media dependent adapters (MDAs) and provides detailed instructions on how to install the MDAs on the switch.

  • Page 18: Ordering Bay Networks Publications

    Phone—International: 1-510-490-4752 • Fax—U.S./Canada and International: 1-510-498-2609 You can also use these numbers to request a free Bay Networks Press catalog. Customer Support Bay Networks provides live telephone technical support to our distributors, resellers, and service-contracted customers from two U.S. and three international support centers.

  • Page 19: Compuserve

    Customer Support CompuServe Bay Networks maintains an active forum on CompuServe. All you need to join us online is a computer, a modem, and a CompuServe account. We also recommend using the CompuServe Information Manager software, available from CompuServe. The Bay Networks forum contains libraries of technical and product documents designed to help you manage and troubleshoot your Bay Networks products.

  • Page 20: World Wide Web

    Bay Networks maintains a World Wide Web Home Page that you can access at the universal resource locator (URL) http://www.baynetworks.com. The Customer Support Web Server is a menu item on that Home Page. A direct connection to the Internet and a Web Browser (such as Mosaic or Netscape) are required.

  • Page 21: Express Technical Support From The North America Trc

    Express Technical Support from the North America TRC When calling the Bay Networks North America TRC, use Express Routing Code #140 to obtain express technical support for the Model 58000 switch. Entering the express code expedites your call through the menuing system and routes it directly to the support group that is best qualified to answer your...

  • Page 23: About The Model 58000 Switch

    Chapter 1 Overview of the Model 58000 10/100 Ethernet Switch This chapter introduces the Model 58000 switch and provides a summary of the following information: • Functionality and capabilities of the switch • Mechanical and operational features of the switch •...

  • Page 24: Figure 1-1. Model 58000 10/100 Ethernet Switch

    Overview of the Model 58000 10/100 Ethernet Switch For more information about the features of the Model 58000 switch, see Features next in this chapter. 6254 Figure 1-1. Model 58000 10/100 Ethernet Switch Model 5000 chassis Model 5005 chassis Slots 1...

  • Page 25: Features

    Features Features The Model 58000 10/100 Ethernet Switch has the following features: • Double-wide module that fits into the Model 5000 chassis (14 slots) and Model 5005 chassis (8 slots) • 16 front-panel 10 Mb/s switch ports: – All 16 ports are configurable for half- or full-duplex mode.
  • Page 26 Smart-swap capability, in which the configuration information from a replaced module is automatically downloaded to the replacement module • Management by Bay Networks Optivity LAN 7.0 (or later) for UNIX and Optivity Campus 6.0 (or later) for Windows network management software •...

  • Page 27: Chassis Backplane Connections

    Chassis Backplane Connections Chassis Backplane Connections The first 12 ports of the Model 58000 switch can be configured to connect to the 12 internal Ethernet segments of the System 5000 backplane. There is a one-to-one mapping between port number and backplane segment number (port one maps to segment one, port two maps to segment two, and so on) when the ports are connected to the backplane.

  • Page 28: Mdas And The Expansion Module

    100BASE-FX (fiber) ports or 100BASE-TX (UTP) ports. Currently, one of three types of MDAs can be installed into the MDA slot of the switch: • A multimode fiber optic MDA (Model 58000-104) providing 100 Mb/s half/full-duplex Ethernet transmission over 62.5/125 µ multimode fiber cable •...

  • Page 29: Figure 1-4. Model 58000-Xxx Mdas

    MDAs and the Expansion Module Model 58000-104 100BASE-FX Model 58000-105 100BASE-TX Model 58000-106 100BASE-FX/ 100BASE-TX 6354 Figure 1-4. Model 58000-xxx MDAs 6400 Figure 1-5. MDA expansion module 893-878-B...

  • Page 30: Fully Equipped Model 58000 Switch

    Overview of the Model 58000 10/100 Ethernet Switch Fully Equipped Model 58000 Switch Figure 1-6 shows an exploded view of a fully equipped Model 58000 switch, with five MDAs and the MDA expansion module installed. MDAs MDA expansion module Model 58000...

  • Page 31: Physical Description

    Physical Description Physical Description The Model 58000 switch is an assembly that consists of a printed circuit board mounted on a double-wide metal frame. Inserter/extractor levers and captive retaining screws are at the top and bottom of the front panel (see Figure 1-7).

  • Page 32: Front-Panel Features

    Overview of the Model 58000 10/100 Ethernet Switch Front-panel Features The front panel of the Model 58000 switch includes the following features: • Two LED matrices • An MDA slot • An expansion module slot • 16 RJ-45 connectors for 10BASE-T connections •...

  • Page 33: Figure 1-8. Led Display On The Model 58000 Switch

    Module-level LEDs Menu Error Port Status Back Back Back Back Port-level LEDs Port-level LEDs Back Back Back Back Back Back Back Back (Front Only) Port-level LEDs (front only ports) 6138 Figure 1-8. LED display on the Model 58000 switch 893-878-B 1-11...

  • Page 34: Mda Slot

    Overview of the Model 58000 10/100 Ethernet Switch MDA Slot A single MDA slot on the right-hand side of the switch can house one MDA, providing 100BASE-FX, 100BASE-TX, or combination 100BASE-TX/FX transmission capabilities (see Figure 1-9). A filler panel is installed over the slot if it is unused.

  • Page 35: Expansion Module Slot

    (such as the MDA expansion module or another expansion module when available). When the MDA expansion module is installed in the Model 58000 switch, up to four additional MDAs can be added to the expansion module for a maximum of eight 100BASE-T ports.

  • Page 36: Rj-45 Connectors For 10Base-T Ports

    Overview of the Model 58000 10/100 Ethernet Switch RJ-45 Connectors for 10BASE-T Ports The Model 58000 switch has 16 10BASE-T ports. The first 12 of these ports can be accessed through the RJ-45 connectors on the front panel or through the 12 Ethernet segments on the System 5000 backplane.

  • Page 37: Reset Button

    Physical Description Reset Button A single recessed reset button on the front of the Model 58000 switch allows for the manual reset/reboot of the module (see Figure 1-12). During a system reset, the switch reboots and retrieves the current (or next boot) switch configuration parameters stored in memory and uses these parameters after the...

  • Page 39: Chapter 2 Planning A Switched Network

    Chapter 2 Planning a Switched Network This chapter provides information about the considerations required when planning and operating a network with the Model 58000 switch. This chapter discusses the following topics: • Network performance improvement • LattisSpan Protocol • Model 58000 switch operation •...

  • Page 40: Switching-Based Microsegmentation

    Microsegmentation with the Model 58000 Switch Installing a Model 58000 switch into a Model 500x chassis allows you to microsegment your LAN to improve network performance and increase network capacity.
  • Page 41 24 port per segment configuration cited previously. The purpose of the Model 58000 switch is to provide connectivity between all the System 5000 backplane segments, enabling connectivity between all 120 users of this switched LAN configuration.

  • Page 42: Virtual Network Segmentation

    10 Mb/s Model 5000 hub 6287 Figure 2-1. Microsegmentation with the Model 58000 switch Virtual Network Segmentation With virtual network segmentation, each port connects to a segment that is a single collision domain. However, network management applications are used to group multiple ports into a single broadcast domain, called a virtual LAN.

  • Page 43: Virtual Networking With The Model 58000 Switch

    Figure 2-2. Virtual networking Virtual Networking with the Model 58000 Switch The Model 58000 switch managed by the Optivity network management application supports virtual networking. The network administrator simply assigns individual ports to a virtual LAN using the drag-and-drop capabilities offered by Optivity.

  • Page 44: Virtual Networking In Switch Communities

    Model 58000, BayStack 281xx, and other LattisSpan-based switches to form a single switch community. All configuration guidelines and constraints described in this chapter also apply to a community of Model 58000 switches and to communities with a mixture of interoperable switches. Major differences between switches involve the types of interfaces and number of ports on each individual switch model.

  • Page 45: Address Learning In Communities With Multiple Virtual Lans

    • If the Model 58000 switch receives a unicast frame for a destination end station whose address has not yet been learned (but the source address of the station from which the frame originated has been learned), the switch broadcasts the frame to all other ports in the same virtual LAN as the source address.

  • Page 46: Model 58000 Switch Operation

    Table 2-1 shows the MDA options, cable options, and maximum segment lengths for the Model 58000 switch. Refer to the IEEE 802.3 10BASE-T and 100BASE-T standards for more information about cable options and maximum segment lengths for 10 Mb/s and 100 Mb/s signals.

  • Page 47: Table 2-1. Model 58000 Switch Mda And Cable Options

    Model 58000 Switch Operation Table 2-1. Model 58000 switch MDA and cable options MDA or Number Port Cable Maximum segment length built-in port and type speed options of ports 10BASE-T port 16 RJ-45 10 Mb/s Category 3, 4, or 328 ft (100 meters)

  • Page 48: Link Speeds

    A Model 58000 switch and an end station (if the Ethernet end station supports full-duplex operation) The 16 10BASE-T ports on the front of the Model 58000 switch module also support full-duplex mode when they are connected to external devices from the front of the switch.

  • Page 49: Flow Control

    Model 58000 switch issues a flow-control signal to the device at the other end of the link to suspend transmission. When the receive buffer is no longer full, the Model 58000 switch issues a signal to the end station to resume the transmission.

  • Page 50: Address Tables In A Single Model 58000 Switch

    Address Tables in a Single Model 58000 Switch All Model 58000 switch ports are factory configured as part of a single virtual LAN, and the switch has the capability to store 1024 MAC addresses on that virtual LAN.

  • Page 51: Figure 2-3. Multiple Virtual Lans Within A Single Model 58000 Switch

    Model 58000 Switch Operation Virtual LAN 3 Virtual LAN 2 Virtual LAN 4 Virtual LAN 1 6391 Figure 2-3. Multiple virtual LANs within a single Model 58000 switch 893-878-B 2-13...
  • Page 52 Planning a Switched Network The maximum number of allowable virtual LANs in a single Model 58000 switch is equal to the total number of ports in the switch. For example, if the Model 58000 switch is configured without any MDAs, the switch would have 16 ports and the number of virtual LANs allowed would be 16.

  • Page 53: Figure 2-4. Multiple Virtual Lans Across Multiple Model 58000 Switches

    Model 58000 Switch Operation Virtual LAN 2 Virtual LAN 3 Virtual LAN 5 Virtual LAN 4 Virtual LAN 1 6392 Figure 2-4. Multiple virtual LANs across multiple Model 58000 switches 893-878-B 2-15...

  • Page 54: Address Tables In Multiple Model 58000 Switches On The Same Network

    Planning a Switched Network Address Tables in Multiple Model 58000 Switches on the Same Network As stated earlier, each Model 58000 switch can store 1024 addresses per virtual LAN. Addresses are shared and distributed between connected Model 58000 switches across trunk links in a process called global address learning. When a trunk link is used to connect the Model 58000 switches, global address learning between the hubs is automatic.

  • Page 55: Using Virtual Lans In Model 58000 Switch Communities

    Model 58000 Switch Operation Using Virtual LANs in Model 58000 Switch Communities When virtual LANs span across trunk links that connect Model 58000 switches in a community, the total number of all MAC station addresses for the shared virtual LANs must be 1024 or fewer addresses. For multiple virtual LANs...

  • Page 56: Configurable Port Types

    Planning a Switched Network Configurable Port Types You can configure the ports of the MDAs installed in the Model 58000 switch to operate in one of two modes: automatic (auto) mode or forced feeder (feeder) mode. All ports are preconfigured, by default, to operate in auto mode.

  • Page 57: Feeder Mode

    Model 58000 Switch Operation Feeder Mode When switch ports are configured to operate in feeder mode, the switch uses the LattisSpan forced feeder detection process to configure ports automatically as active feeder ports or standby feeder ports. This process enables the switch to select, per community, one active feeder among ports of the same virtual LAN that are connected to the same Ethernet segment.
  • Page 58 (port is configured for auto mode) is designated the active feeder port, regardless of the prioritized attributes of the port (see Figure 2-6). Model 58000 switch Server Port 1 Port 2 Port 3 (10 Mb/s half-duplex) Ethernet segment...

  • Page 59: Redundant Feeder Link Configurations

    Figure 2-7, the Model 58000 switch ports 1 and 2 are connected to a repeater (hub) that contains a single Ethernet segment. Switch ports 1 and 2 operate in feeder mode and are part of the same virtual LAN. Port 1 is automatically configured as an active feeder port, and port 2 operates in standby feeder mode.

  • Page 60: Figure 2-8. Redundant Connections Of Two Switches In A Community To Two Ethernet Segments

    Ethernet segments Figure 2-8, two Model 58000 switches are connected by a trunk link to form one switch community. The trunk link enables the switches to share community management information and network traffic. Ports 1 and 2 on switches A and B are configured to operate in feeder mode and are part of the same virtual LAN.

  • Page 61: Figure 2-9. Redundant Connections Of Three Switches In A Community To Three Ethernet Segments

    Model 58000 Switch Operation If any active feeder ports or the active feeder links on switch A fail, the active feeder port is partitioned and the standby feeder port is enabled. The newly enabled port resumes communications between the switch and the active devices on the connected Ethernet segment until the partitioned port reestablishes connection.
  • Page 62 Planning a Switched Network Figure 2-9, three Model 58000 switches are connected by trunk links to form one switch community. The additional trunk link between switches A and C ensures that the switches remain in a single community if the trunk link between switches B and C fails.

  • Page 63: Figure 2-10. Redundant Connections Of Different Community Switches To Two Ethernet Segments

    Model 58000 Switch Operation Ethernet segment Workstations Switch community 1 Switch community 2 Port 3 Port 3 Model 58000 switch Model 58000 switch Port 1 Port 2 Port 1 Port 2 Ethernet segment = Active feeder = Standby feeder Server 6569 Figure 2-10.

  • Page 64: Multiple Switch Operation In A Duplicate Mac Address Environment

    Planning a Switched Network Multiple Switch Operation in a Duplicate MAC Address Environment Special consideration is necessary when your equipment is operating in an environment where frames with the same MAC source address can be delivered to different switch ports in a community. This situation commonly occurs in networks that use the following devices: •...

  • Page 65: Figure 2-11. Using Forced Feeder Ports For Switch Community Connections

    Model 58000 Switch Operation The Model 58000 switch enables you to make each switch its own community by connecting the switches with forced feeder links. Figure 2-11 shows a configuration where two switches are connected by forced feeder links. Multiport...

  • Page 66: Figure 2-12. Using Forced Feeder Ports For Redundant Switch Community Connections

    Planning a Switched Network You can also use feeder ports to make redundant connections between independent switch communities (see Figure 2-12). Switch community 2 Switch community 1 Model 58000 switch A Model 58000 switch B Virtual Virtual Virtual Virtual = Feeder port...

  • Page 67: Connecting Switch Communities With Feeder Links In The Same Virtual Lan

    Model 58000 Switch Operation Connecting Switch Communities with Feeder Links in the Same Virtual LAN Interconnecting different switch communities with feeder links that are in the same virtual LAN requires careful planning and configuring. When connecting switch communities with feeder links that are in the same virtual LAN, adhere to the following guidelines: •...

  • Page 68: Figure 2-13. Multiple Edge Switches Across Switch Communities

    Planning a Switched Network Switch community 1 Switch community 2 Model 58000 Model 58000 Model 58000 Model 58000 switch A switch B switch F switch E Edge switch Port 2 Model 58000 Model 58000 Edge Edge switch C switch D...

  • Page 69: Figure 2-14. Connections Across Switch Communities Using One Edge Switch Per Community

    Model 58000 Switch Operation Another way to avoid creating data loop configurations is to make sure all redundant feeder link connections are made between the designated edge switch in each community (see Figure 2-14). Switch community 1 Model 58000 Model 58000...
  • Page 70 Planning a Switched Network Figure 2-14 shows the legal feeder link connections between a designated edge switch in each community. In this configuration, ports 1 and 2 of switches C and D are configured for feeder mode and are part of the same virtual LAN. Because the feeder links are connected only to the edge switch in each community, one of the links is designated an active link and the other link is designated a standby link.

  • Page 71: Figure 2-15. Unsupported Configuration: Loop Of Switch Communities

    Model 58000 Switch Operation Switch community 1 Model 58000 Model 58000 switch A switch B Switch community 3 Model 58000 switch G Model 58000 switch C Port 1 Port 3 Port 2 Port 1 Port 2 Port 1 Port 2...

  • Page 72: Figure 2-16. Connections Across Switch Communities Using A Tree Topology

    Planning a Switched Network Figure 2-16 shows a community of switches that are configured in a tree topology. Switch community 1 Model 58000 Model 58000 switch B switch A Port 1 Port 2 Model 58000 switch C Switch community 3...

  • Page 73: Restrictions On Using Model 58000 Switches In Bridged And Routed Networks

    This section discusses the effect of LattisSpan topology management packets within bridged and routed network environments. Filtering LattisSpan Packets in Bridged Networks Special consideration must also be given to using Model 58000 switches in networks that include routers with bridging software enabled, MAC-level bridges, and repeaters.
  • Page 74 (such as routers) have bridging enabled and have multiple Ethernet interfaces. For example, one interface attaches to one port of the first Model 58000 switch belonging to community 1, and another interface attaches to a separate port of a second Model 58000 switch belonging to community 2.

  • Page 75: Unsupported Configurations

    In this scenario, LattisSpan multicast packets do not have to be blocked from the repeater or remote bridge. • Installing the Model 58000 switch in a network where the following MAC address limits are exceeded: – 1024 MAC addresses per virtual LAN –...

  • Page 76: Creating Trunk Links

    Chapter 5, “Connecting to the Network.” Creating Trunk Links The Model 58000 switch recognizes all connections to other Model 58000 switches (through “Auto” mode ports) as trunk links. These links can exist between MDA 100 Mb/s ports provided that the proper cables are attached.

  • Page 77: Address Learning Across Trunk Links

    first frame to the switch. The switch learns and stores source addresses in a MAC address table associated with each switch port. If two Model 58000 switches are connected by a trunk link, local learning is disabled on the trunk link, and the two switches share address information directly through the global address learning process.

  • Page 78: Redundant Trunk Links

    Redundant Trunk Links Support for redundant links is an important consideration in network design. The Model 58000 switch detects redundant links and puts them into standby mode. If the primary link fails, the standby link is activated and network operation is restored. Redundant links can be created using the ports that are configured as trunk links between Model 58000 switches.

  • Page 79: Figure 2-17. Maximum Of Seven Model 58000 Switches Between Any Two End Stations

    If a network is configured with redundant links, you must make sure that every path between any two end stations has no more than seven Model 58000 switches (even if network traffic is redirected to another Model 58000 switch) due to a link or device failure.
  • Page 80 System 5000 hubs each with a Model 58000 switch Active link Standby link 6320 Figure 2-18. Unsupported configuration exceeds seven Model 58000 switches between end stations 2-42 893-878-B...

  • Page 81: Network Configurations Of The Model 58000 Switch

    Model 58000 switch. Network Center Switch Configuration The primary configuration of the Model 58000 switch is as a network center switch within a System 5000 hub in a collapsed backbone configuration. Within this network design, the System 5000 hub with the Model 58000 switch...

  • Page 82: Figure 2-19. Network Center Switch Within Collapsed Backbone

    6576 Figure 2-19. Network center switch within collapsed backbone In this configuration, workgroup switches and hubs located on other floors or in remote sites can be connected to the Model 58000 switch. Figure 2-19 shows a sample configuration with another Model 58000 switch, a System 3000 hub, ™...

  • Page 83: Wiring Closet Switch Configuration

    System 3000 hub and a BayStack 28115/ADV switch. The Model 58000 switch offers the same features to the System 5000 end users when the switch is located in the wiring closet as when it is located in the network center.

  • Page 84: Figure 2-20. Wiring Closet Switch Within Collapsed Backbone

    Planning a Switched Network Model 58000 switch System 3000 hub in System 5000 BayStack 28115/ADV switch Data center VLAN BCN router Servers VLAN FDDI VLAN BayStack 28104/ADV switch = 100BASE-T = 10BASE-T 6577 Figure 2-20. Wiring closet switch within collapsed backbone...

  • Page 85: Regional Office Wiring Closet Switch

    Network Configurations of the Model 58000 Switch Regional Office Wiring Closet Switch The Model 58000 switch can also be used as a regional office wiring closet switch (see Figure 2-21). In this configuration, the switch is located with servers and a router in a wiring closet of a company’s regional office.

  • Page 86: Planning For Model 58000 Switch Software Upgrades

    Planning a Switched Network Planning for Model 58000 Switch Software Upgrades In the future, you may want to upgrade the Model 58000 switch software to take advantage of new features or obtain enhancements to current software features. This section includes guidelines for planning future software upgrades.

  • Page 87: Package Contents

    Guidelines for unpacking the Model 58000 switch • Configuration jumper settings • Tools and equipment required for installation Package Contents The package contents of the Model 58000 switch include the following items: • Model 58000 switch, with four captive retaining screws • Pan-head screws •...

  • Page 88: Configuration Jumper Settings

    Configuration Jumper Settings Before installing the Model 58000 switch, verify that the jumpers on the switch module are set correctly. Each jumper requires a factory installed two-position shorting plug.

  • Page 89: Tools And Equipment

    • An antistatic wrist strap and leash to wear when handling switches CAUTION: The Model 58000 switch, MDA expansion module, and MDAs use electronic components that are sensitive to static electricity. Static discharge from your clothing or other items around you can cause damage.

  • Page 91: Installation Overview

    Removing an MDA and an expansion module from the Model 58000 switch Installation Overview Installing the Model 58000 switch into the Model 500x chassis for the first time requires the following tasks, depending on your network configuration: • Install an MDA on the switch •...

  • Page 92: Figure 4-1. Exploded View Of Switch, Mda Expansion Module, And Mdas

    Installing and Removing the Model 58000 Switch Figure 4-1 shows an exploded view of the switch, the MDA expansion module, and the MDAs before they are assembled and installed into the Model 500x chassis. MDAs MDA expansion module Model 58000...

  • Page 93: Installing An Mda On The Model 58000 Switch

    Installing an MDA on the Model 58000 Switch Installing an MDA on the Model 58000 Switch To determine the requirements for installing the appropriate MDA on the switch, consider the following network configuration requirements: • Determine the types of network devices you will connect to the MDA ports.

  • Page 94: Installing An Expansion Module On The Model 58000 Switch

    Installing and Removing the Model 58000 Switch Installing an Expansion Module on the Model 58000 Switch The Model 58000 switch has one MDA slot plus a plug-in card slot for installing the MDA expansion module or another expansion module when available.

  • Page 95: Connecting Cables

    flat-tip screwdriver. Connecting Cables When the Model 58000 switch has been installed in the chassis, connect cables as needed to the 10 Mb/s built-in ports on the front panel of the switch or to the additional 100 Mb/s MDA ports when MDAs are installed in the switch. See Connecting Individual Workstations, Servers, and Other Ethernet Devices Chapter 5, “Connecting to the Network,”...

  • Page 96: Verifying The Installation

    Installing and Removing the Model 58000 Switch Verifying the Installation After you install the Model 58000 switch into an operating Model 5000 or Model 5005 chassis, or turn on the power to a chassis, verify that the installation is successful by checking the LEDs on the Model 58000 switch...
  • Page 97 Verifying the Installation NOTE: The annunciator lights green only if the Model 58000 switch is installed and operating properly. After the switch is configured successfully, “hello” packets are sent from the 10 Mb/s port and 100 Mb/s ports to end stations connected to these ports.

  • Page 98: Removing The Model 58000 Switch

    Installing and Removing the Model 58000 Switch Removing the Model 58000 Switch CAUTION: Removing a switch that is connected to other switches in a switch community affects all switches in the community. All other switches will transition to a configuring mode. During this time, the switches will not forward any frames.

  • Page 99: Removing An Mda

    Refer to the documentation that shipped with your MDA(s) for instructions on removing an MDA from the Model 58000 switch. Removing the Expansion Module Refer to the documentation that shipped with your expansion module for instructions on removing an expansion module from the Model 58000 switch. 893-878-B...

  • Page 101: Connecting The Terminal To The Service Port

    Switch. Connecting the Terminal to the Service Port The Model 58000 switch does not have a service port, so you must connect the terminal for viewing diagnostics and accessing configuration menus to the service port on the Model 500x chassis. This port is used for connecting a terminal to view diagnostic messages during the boot process and to set basic system parameters.

  • Page 102: Connecting Individual Workstations, Servers, And Other Ethernet Devices

    The type of cable you use to connect workstations or other Ethernet devices to the Model 58000 switch is determined by the segment distance between the Ethernet device and the Model 58000 switch and the type of media dependent adapters (MDAs) you use.

  • Page 103: Figure 5-1. Straight-Through Utp Cable

    Connecting Individual Workstations, Servers, and Other Ethernet Devices Use straight-through cable to connect unlike devices (MDI-X-to-MDI connections) as shown in Figure 5-1. For example, use straight-through cable when connecting the switch to an end station. Category 5 RJ-45 to RJ-45 UTP cable 87654321 87654321 MDI-X device RJ-45...

  • Page 104: Connecting Model 58000 Switches Together

    Connecting two Model 58000 switches requires the use of either a Category 5 UTP crossover cable or a 62.5 micron multimode fiber cable, connected to a 100 Mb/s MDA port on each Model 58000 switch.

  • Page 105: Figure 5-3. Connecting Two Model 58000 Switches From Mda Port To Mda Port

    5-3): Connect one end of a Category 5 UTP crossover cable or 62.5 micron multimode fiber optic cable to an MDA port on one Model 58000 switch. Connect the other end of the cable to an MDA port on the other Model 58000 switch.

  • Page 107: System Configuration

    • An overview of system menus • Using the system configuration menus to configure system parameters After installing the Model 58000 switch, you must configure a set of minimum system parameters. See Minimum System Parameters later in this chapter for more information.

  • Page 108: Minimum System Parameters

    Enabled for 100 Mb/s and full-duplex only Minimum System Parameters The minimum system parameters enable the Model 58000 switch to boot on to the network and to communicate with your network management station. After configuring these minimum parameters, you can continue to use the system configuration menus or use the network management software to...

  • Page 109: Menu Overview

    Menu Overview • Default gateway address (if separated from the network management station by a router) • Subnet mask • SNMP community strings (This parameter is optional and available only through system configuration menus.) Menu Overview This section describes the system configuration menu organization and provides a description of the standard menu areas.

  • Page 110: Menu Structure

    Configuring the Model 58000 Switch Menu Structure All Model 58000 switch system configuration menus have a similar format. The screen layout is based upon common 80-character by 24-line ASCII terminal display characteristics. The menus are divided into three parts—the menu header, the command and status field, and the command line.

  • Page 111: Menu Header

    The release software version. Version IP Address The IP address of the Model 58000 switch. The letter (M) after the IP address indicates that this is a master switch. Default Gateway The IP address of the default gateway for the Model 58000 switch.

  • Page 112: Menu Help Display

    You use the terminal that is connected to the System 5000 service port to access the system configuration menus. From these menus, you can view system information and configure the Model 58000 switch. This section provides information and procedures on how to use the system configuration menus to:...

  • Page 113: Displaying Startup Messages

    Displaying Startup Messages The following messages are displayed on the terminal connected to the service port of the Model 500x chassis, when the Model 58000 switch is powered on or reset. These messages describe the outcome of the internal switch diagnostics and ASIC tests.

  • Page 114: Displaying The Main Menu

    Figure 6-3 displayed. From this menu, you can display a System Information menu, a Configuration Parameters menu, or a Reset System menu. Bay Networks 58000 Ethernet Switch Module System Up Time: 1 D-12H-22M-11S IP Address: 134.177.32.98 (M) MAC Address: 000081000201 Default Gateway: 134.177.32.1...

  • Page 115: Displaying System Information

    To display the System Information menu, choose System Information from the main menu. A System Information menu similar to that in Figure 6-4 displayed. Bay Networks 58000 Ethernet Switch Module System Up Time: 1 D-12H-22M-11S IP Address: 134.177.32.98(M) MAC Address: 000081000201 Default Gateway: 134.177.32.1...
  • Page 116 Configuring the Model 58000 Switch The System Information screen only displays information: you must use the Configuration Parameters menu to modify the Model 58000 switch parameters. Table 6-3 describes the fields on the System Information screen. Table 6-3. System information fields...

  • Page 117: Displaying Local Virtual Lan Information

    Using the System Configuration Menus Displaying Local Virtual LAN Information If virtual LANs are defined as part of the Model 58000 switch, the switch mode is automatically displayed as virtual mode. To display the virtual LAN information for the Model 58000 switch, choose Switch Mode from the System Information screen.

  • Page 118: Configuring The Minimum System Parameters

    Configuring the Model 58000 Switch Configuring the Minimum System Parameters Use the Configuration Parameters menu and appropriate submenus to configure the following basic system parameters for the Model 58000 switch: • IP address • Default gateway address • Subnet mask •...

  • Page 119: Modifying The Ip Address, Default Gateway Address, And Subnet Mask

    FFFF, the lowest. (Default priority=8000.) The master switch must have either the highest priority or the smallest MAC address if two or more Model 58000 switchs have the same priority. Modify Switch Port Modifies the port speed (10 Mb/s or...

  • Page 120: Figure 6-7. Switch Parameters Menu

    Parameters menu. The current IP address is displayed and the system prompts you to enter a new IP address in dotted-decimal notation (ddd.ddd.ddd.ddd). Enter the IP address for the Model 58000 switch, then enter Y to verify the new address. 6-14...

  • Page 121: Displaying And Modifying Snmp Parameters

    Using the System Configuration Menus To modify the default gateway and subnet mask for the Model 58000 switch, select those options and enter the new information in the same dotted-decimal format. Reset the Model 58000 switch. For instructions on how to reset the...

  • Page 122: Figure 6-8. Snmp Parameters Menu

    Choose SNMP Parameters from the Configuration Parameters menu. An SNMP Parameters menu similar to that shown in Figure 6-8 displayed. Bay Networks 58000 Ethernet Switch Module System Up Time: 1 D-12H-22M-11S IP Address: 134.177.32.98(M) MAC Address: 000081000201 Default Gateway: 134.177.32.1 Switch Software Version: 1.4.3...

  • Page 123: Modifying The Master Switch Priority

    However, if you want to change the assigned master switch within a community, you can decrease the master switch priority value for a particular Model 58000 switch so that it is less than other Model 58000 switches within the same community. Because a lower value indicates a higher priority, this will cause the modified Model 58000 switch to become the master switch.
  • Page 124 1.4.2 (or later). The collection of Model 58000 switches that are managed by a particular master switch is defined by the community “boundary.” All Model 58000 switches within a community are able to send and receive link-level community management frames.

  • Page 125: Modifying Port Configurations

    Using the System Configuration Menus Modifying Port Configurations You can configure the ports on the Model 58000 switch to operate in various modes. Table 6-6 lists and describes the port configuration options available for 10 Mb/s and 100 Mb/s ports. For detailed descriptions of port configurations,...

  • Page 126: Figure 6-9. Switch Port Speed And Duplex Mode Menu

    Configuring the Model 58000 Switch Bay Networks 58000 Ethernet Switch Module System Up Time: 1 D-12H-22M-11S IP Address: 134.177.32.98(M) MAC Address: 000081000201 Default Gateway: 134.177.32.1 Switch Software Version: 1.4.3 Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0 Switch Port Speed and Duplex Mode Port Speed(Mb/s) Duplex Mode...

  • Page 127: Modifying Switch Port Front/Back Connection

    Using the System Configuration Menus Select the new port duplex mode. The system prompts you for confirmation. The modified ports use the new duplex mode immediately. Repeat steps 4 and 5 for additional ports. NOTE: The first 12 10BASE-T ports cannot be configured for full-duplex mode when they are connected to the Model 500x chassis backplane.

  • Page 128: Figure 6-10. Switch Port Front/Back Connection Menu

    Configuring the Model 58000 Switch Bay Networks 58000 Ethernet Switch Module System Up Time: 1 D-12H-22M-11S IP Address: 134.177.32.98(M) MAC Address: 000081000201 Default Gateway: 134.177.32.1 Switch Software Version: 1.4.3 Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0 Switch Port Front/Back Connection Port Connection Port Connection...

  • Page 129: Modifying Switch Port Type

    Choose Modify Switch Port Type from the Switch Parameters menu. A Switch Port Type menu similar to that shown in Figure 6-11 displayed. Bay Networks 58000 Ethernet Switch Model System Up Time: 1 D-12H-22M-11S IP Address: 134.177.32.98(M) MAC Address: 000081000201 Default Gateway: 134.177.32.1...

  • Page 130: Modifying Switch Port Flow Control

    Select the new port type, either auto or feeder. The system prompts you for confirmation. NOTE: The new port type is not used until the Model 58000 is reset. See Resetting the Model 58000 Switch later in this chapter for information about resetting the switch.

  • Page 131: Figure 6-12. Switch Port Flow Control Menu

    Using the System Configuration Menus Bay Networks 58000 Ethernet Switch Model System Up Time: 1 D-12H-22M-11S IP Address: 134.177.32.98(M) MAC Address: 000081000201 Default Gateway: 134.177.32.1 Switch Software Version: 1.4.3 Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0 Switch Port Flow Control Port Flow Control MDA P1...

  • Page 132: Displaying And Modifying The Expansion Module Port Configuration

    Displaying and Modifying the Expansion Module Port Configuration The Modifying Expansion Module Port Configuration menu option is provided only when an expansion module is installed in the Model 58000 switch.You can modify expansion module port duplex mode, port type, and port flow control from this menu.

  • Page 133: Modifying Expansion Card Port Duplex Mode

    Expansion Module Port Configuration menu. An Expansion Module Switch Port Speed and Duplex Mode menu similar to that shown in Figure 6-14 is displayed. Bay Networks 58000 Ethernet Switch Module System Up Time: 1 D-12H-22M-11S IP Address: 134.177.32.98(M) MAC Address: 000081000201 Default Gateway: 134.177.32.1 Switch Software Version: 1.4.3...

  • Page 134: Modifying Expansion Card Port Type

    Choose Expansion Card Port Type from the Expansion Module Port Configuration menu. An Expansion Module Port Type menu similar to that shown in Figure 6-15 is displayed. Bay Networks 58000 Ethernet Switch Module System Up Time: 1 D-12H-22M-11S IP Address: 134.177.32.98(M) MAC Address: 000081000201 Default Gateway: 134.177.32.1 Switch Software Version: 1.4.3...

  • Page 135: Modifying Expansion Card Port Flow Control

    Select the new port type, either auto or feeder. The system prompts you for confirmation. NOTE: The new port type is not used until the Model 58000 switch is reset. See Resetting the Model 58000 Switch later in this chapter for information about resetting the switch.

  • Page 136: Expansion Module-Switch Port Flow Control Menu

    Configuring the Model 58000 Switch Bay Networks 58000 Ethernet Switch Module System Up Time: 1 D-12H-22M-11S IP Address: 134.177.32.98(M) MAC Address: 000081000201 Default Gateway: 134.177.32.1 Switch Software Version: 1.4.3 Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0 Expansion Module-Switch Port Flow Control Port Flow Control...

  • Page 137: Displaying And Modifying Boot Parameters

    Using the System Configuration Menus Displaying and Modifying Boot Parameters Initially, the Model 58000 switch boots using the information stored in its nonvolatile RAM (NVRAM). The configuration information contained in the local NVRAM specifies the location and name of the image file necessary to boot the Model 58000 switch.

  • Page 138: Boot Parameters Menu

    In the Configuration Parameters menu, choose Boot Parameters. Figure 6-17 is displayed. A Boot Parameters menu similar to that in Bay Networks 58000 Ethernet Switch Module System Up Time: 1 D-12H-22M-11S IP Address: 134.177.32.98(M) MAC Address: 000081000201 Default Gateway: 134.177.32.1 Switch Software Version: 1.4.3...

  • Page 139: Resetting The Model 58000 Switch

    Reset System menu. Resetting the Model 58000 Switch Use the Reset System menu to reset the Model 58000 switch. The switch must be reset before the changes to the following parameters can take effect: •...

  • Page 140: Reset System Menu

    Configuring the Model 58000 Switch To reset the Model 58000 switch without downloading a new boot image file, follow these steps: In the Main Menu, choose Reset System. A Reset System menu similar to that shown in Figure 6-18 is displayed.

  • Page 141: Downloading An Image File

    Using the System Configuration Menus Select either Soft Reset or Hard Reset. The system prompts you to confirm your entry. The Model 58000 switch immediately suspends the transmission of network traffic upon issuance of this command. Network operation is resumed upon completion of the reset.

  • Page 142: Selecting Boot Image Version

    Configuring the Model 58000 Switch Selecting Boot Image Version You can use the Reset System menu to select one of two switch software images to load and execute the next time a switch software image is downloaded. Table 6-8 lists and describes the different images you can select.

  • Page 143: Scheduling Image Reboot

    Using the System Configuration Menus Scheduling Image Reboot To schedule a time to reboot the switch, follow these steps: Choose Schedule Image Reboot from the Reset System menu. The Reset System menu prompt you to enter the scheduled reboot time. Enter how much later in days, hours, and minutes the switch will be rebooted (D:H:M).

  • Page 145: Appendix A Technical Specifications

    Appendix A Technical Specifications This appendix lists technical specifications and includes a declaration of conformity for the Model 58000 switch. General Specifications Network Protocol and Standards Compatibility IEEE 802.3i 10BASE-T IEEE 802.3u 100BASE-T Data Rate and Encoding Built-in ports: 10 Mb/s Manchester Encoding for 10BASE-T...
  • Page 146 Technical Specifications Physical Specifications Dimensions: 19in x 11in x 2.44in 48.26 cm x 27.94 cm x 6.20 cm Weight: 5.1 lb 2.3 kg Environmental Specifications Operating temperature: 41° to 104° F (5° to 40° C) Operating humidity: 85% maximum relative humidity, noncondensing Operating altitude: Up to 10,000 ft (3,050 m) maximum...

  • Page 147: 10Base-T Rj-45 Pin Assignments (Mdi-X

    10BASE-T RJ-45 Pin Assignments (MDI-X) 10BASE-T RJ-45 Pin Assignments (MDI-X) Table A-1 describes RJ-45 UTP connector assignments (MDI-X). Table A-1. RJ-45 UTP connector assignments (MDI-X) Pin assignment Pin no. Signal name Receive data + Receive data - Transmit data + Not assigned Not assigned Transmit data -...

  • Page 148: Declaration Of Conformity

    Technical Specifications Declaration of Conformity The following Declaration of Conformity for the Model 58000 10/100 Ethernet Switch complies with ISO/IEC Guide 22 and EN 45014. The declaration identifies the product, the Bay Networks name and address, and the applicable specifications that are recognized in the European community.

  • Page 149: Appendix B Led Functionality

    Appendix B LED Functionality This appendix provides reference information for interpreting the LEDs on the Model 58000 switch. The Model 58000 switch LED display (see Figure B-1) consists of two matrices of LEDs. The right matrix includes a single bicolor LED (displaying in either green or amber), called the “annunciator,”...

  • Page 150: Table B-1. Model 58000 Leds

    LED Functionality The left side LED matrix contains port activity status LEDs indicated by the port number, the TX, RX, and Col LEDs. Table B-1 summarizes all the Model 58000 switch LEDs. Table B-1. Model 58000 LEDs Type Label Color...
  • Page 151 LED Functionality Table B-1. Model 58000 LEDs (continued) Type Label Color Meaning Port Ports 1 to 12 Green Port is connected to the Ethernet backplane Status segment and is operating. Amber The segment is partitioned from the switch through network management or other means.

  • Page 153: Index

    2-18 auto mode (port configuration), description MDI-X-to-MDI connections MDI-X-to-MDI-X connections conventions xviii Bay Networks Press crossover UTP cable Bay Networks www Home Page xviii customer support 6-36 boot image version, selecting boot load mode, default setting 6-32 Boot Parameters menu...
  • Page 154 Index environmental specifications Ethernet backplane segments global address learning expansion module 2-16 across trunk links installing 2-36 definition 1-13 slot grounding techniques Expansion Module Port Configuration 6-26 menu 6-28 Expansion Module Port Type menu IEEE 802.3 Expansion Module-Switch Port Flow Control menu 6-31, 6-35 image file, downloading 6-30...
  • Page 155 6-18 microsegmentation as community boundary routing-based IP address switching-based priority default setting 2-16 with the Model 58000 switch spanning tree process master switch priority minimum system parameters, configuring default setting Model 500x chassis, backplane connections 6-10 described Model 58000 switch...
  • Page 156 Index 2-12 address tables and limitations port configurations 2-16 2-18 address tables in multiple switches auto mode 6-19 cable options duplex mode 2-19 described feeder mode 6-19 factory setting speed 2-10 full-duplex mode port number LED LattisSpan protocol power consumption 2-10 link speed 2-19...
  • Page 157 Index 6-16 SNMP Parameters menu 2-48 software upgrades, planning technical specifications 2-16 spanning tree process technical support. See customer support 2-19 standby feeder ports TFTP load server IP address startup messages default setting static discharge 6-31 displaying and modifying straight-through UTP cable TFTP retry count, default setting 6-3, 6-15 subnet mask...
  • Page 158 2-27 switches virtual networking defined illustration segmentation with the Model 58000 switch weight, switch wiring closet switch configuration 2-47 for regional office 2-45, 2-46 within collapsed backbone World Wide Web Index-6...

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