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  • Page 1 RS 2100 Switch Router Getting Started Guide Release 7.0 36-003-03 Rev. 0B...
  • Page 2 THIS SOFTWARE, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGE. Changes Riverstone Networks, Inc., 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 Riverstone Networks, Inc., to determine whether any such changes have been made.

  • Page 3: Regulatory Compliance Information

    Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense. Riverstone Networks RS 2100 Switch Router Getting Started Guide iii...
  • Page 4 Ringer Equivalence Numbers of all the devices does not exceed 5. iv Riverstone Networks RS 2100 Switch Router Getting Started Guide...
  • Page 5 Do not use optical instruments to view the laser output. The use of optical instruments to view laser output increases eye hazard. When viewing the output optical port, power must be removed from the network adapter. Riverstone Networks RS 2100 Switch Router Getting Started Guide v watts. or 8...
  • Page 6 This equipment complies with Part 68 of the FCC rules, FCC Registration Number 6TGUSA-46505-DE-N Riverstone Networks Inc. Model WICT1-12 Made in the USA. On the DS1/E1 WAN Module of this equipment is a label that contains, among other information, the FCC registration number and Ringer Equivalence Number (REN) for this equipment.
  • Page 7 The termination on an interface may consist of any combination of devices subject only to the requirement that the sum of the Ringer Equivalence Numbers of all the devices does not exceed 5. Riverstone Networks RS 2100 Switch Router Getting Started Guide vii...
  • Page 8 BEFORE UTILIZING THE PRODUCT, CAREFULLY READ THIS LICENSE AGREEMENT. This document is an agreement (“Agreement”) between You, the end user, and Riverstone Networks, Inc. (“Riverstone”) that sets forth your rights and obligations with respect to the software contained in CD-ROM or other media (including flash cards). BY...
  • Page 9 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 Riverstone and/or its suppliers. For Department of Defense units, the Product is Riverstone Networks RS 2100 Switch Router Getting Started Guide ix...
  • Page 10 Riverstone's waiver of any right shall not constitute waiver of that right in future. This Agreement constitutes the entire understanding between the parties with respect to the subject matter hereof, and all prior agreements, representations, x Riverstone Networks RS 2100 Switch Router Getting Started Guide...
  • Page 11 Any notice or other communication to be sent to Riverstone must be mailed by certified mail to the following address: RIVERSTONE NETWORKS, INC. 5200 Great America Parkway, Santa Clara, CA 95054, Attn: Legal Department. The rights and obligations of the parties to this Agreement shall be governed and construed in accordance with the laws and in the State and Federal courts of the State of California, without regard to its rules with respect to choice of law.

  • Page 12: Product Warranty

    Parts or Replacement Products or Licensed Materials outside the scope of these warranties or with respect to Product(s) or Licensed Material out-of-warranty will be furnished at the established charges of RIVERSTONE then xii Riverstone Networks RS 2100 Switch Router Getting Started Guide...
  • Page 13 (b) RIVERSTONE's use of reasonable efforts to replace any item, or part thereof, or any shipment as to which any defect is claimed by PURCHASER and duly verified by RIVERSTONE; or (c) The refund of the purchase price. Riverstone Networks RS 2100 Switch Router Getting Started Guide xiii...
  • Page 14 Application of Council Directive(s) Manufacturer’s Name Manufacturer’s Address Conformance to Directive(s)/Product Standards Equipment Type/Environment xiv Riverstone Networks RS 2100 Switch Router Getting Started Guide 89/336/EEC 73/23/EEC Riverstone Networks, Inc. 5200 Great America Parkway Santa Clara, CA 95054 EC Directive 89/336/EEC...

  • Page 15: Table Of Contents

    RS 2100 Initial Configuration ........
  • Page 16 Managing RS 2100 Software ........

  • Page 17: List Of Figures

    Installing the RS 2100 chassis in an equipment rack ....... .
  • Page 18 Riverstone Networks RS 2100 Switch Router Getting Started Guide...

  • Page 19: List Of Tables

    RS 2100 physical and environmental specifications........
  • Page 20 Riverstone Networks RS 2100 Switch Router Getting Started Guide...

  • Page 21: About This Guide

    Chapter 5, "Managing RS 2100 Software" Appendix A, "Troubleshooting" See the... Riverstone RS Switch Router User Guide Riverstone RS Switch Router Command Line Interface Reference Manual Riverstone RS Switch Router Message Reference Manual Riverstone Networks RS 2100 Switch Router Getting Started Guide 1-1...
  • Page 22 Related Documentation About This Guide 1-2 Riverstone Networks RS 2100 Switch Router Getting Started Guide...

  • Page 23: Rs 2100 Introduction

    These layers are based on the International Standards Organization (ISO) 7-layer reference model. Here is an example of that model. The RS 2100 operates within the layers that are not shaded. Notice that layer 2 is divided into a MAC layer, an LLC layer, and an LLC2 layer. The RS 2100 operates at the MAC and LLC layers.

  • Page 24: Specifications

    Specifications SPECIFICATIONS The RS 2100 provides high-speed switching and full non-blocking throughput. The hardware provides high-speed performance regardless of the performance monitoring, filtering, and Quality of Service (QoS) features enabled by the software. The following table lists the basic hardware and software specifications for the RS 2100.

  • Page 25: Software Overview

    L2 lookup table on the line card that received the packet from the network. The L2 lookup table indicates the exit port(s) for the bridged packet. If the packet is addressed to the RS 2100’s own MAC address, the packet is routed rather than bridged.

  • Page 26: Ip Multicast Routing

    Note By default, the RS 2100 uses one MAC address for all interfaces. The RS 2100 can be configured to have a separate MAC address for each IP interface and a separate MAC address for each IPX interface. When the RS 2100 receives a packet whose destination MAC address is one of the RS 2100’s IP or IPX interface MAC addresses, the line card that...

  • Page 27: Layer-4 Switching

    Layer-4 Flows – The RS 2100 can store layer-4 flows on each line card. A layer-4 flow consists of the source and destination addresses in the IP or IPX packet combined with the TCP or UDP source and destination port number (for IP) or the source and destination socket (for IPX).

  • Page 28: Statistics

    2.3.7 Statistics The RS 2100 can provide extensive statistical data on demand. You can access the following types of statistics: Layer-2 RMON and MIB II Statistics – Port statistics for normal packets and for errors (packets in, packets out, CRC errors, and so on) Layer-3 RMON v2 Statistics –...

  • Page 29: Management Platforms

    "RS 2100 Initial Configuration." SNMP MIBs and traps – The RS 2100 supports SNMP v1/v2 and many standard networking MIBs. The RS 2100’s SNMP agent is accessed using integration software such as HP OpenView 5.x on Windows NT or Solaris 2.x, or Aprisma SPECTRUM on Windows NT or Solaris 2.x.

  • Page 30: Hardware Overview

    Media Data Interface (MDI). Use this port to establish a management connection to the RS 2100 over an Ethernet segment. • Reset switch (RST). Use this switch to reboot the RS 2100 in the event of a system failure. The Reset switch is recessed in the RS 2100’s chassis. •...

  • Page 31: Motherboard Features

    Power Supplies The RS 2100 uses two power supplies, each delivering 3.3, 5, and 12 volts DC to the motherboard, internal fans, and other components. Each power supply provides a portion of the power necessary to operate the RS 2100, with the added feature that, in the unlikely event that one of the power supplies should fail, the remaining power supply will assume the entire load and provide enough current to operate the RS 2100.

  • Page 32: Fans

    2.4.4 Fans The RS 2100 contains three internal fans to provide cooling air flow across the motherboard and gigabit ports. The fans are located near the middle of the chassis, between the power supplies and the motherboard. To ensure that the fans can provide adequate cooling, Riverstone recommends Warning that you allow a minimum of 3 inches of clearance on each side of the chassis.

  • Page 33: Led Description

    Red – Indicates an autonegotiation failure. This fault may occur if the link partner does not support full duplex. Off – Indicates that autonegotiation has been disabled or the link is down. Riverstone Networks RS 2100 Switch Router Getting Started Guide 2-11 Hardware Overview...
  • Page 34 Hardware Overview RS 2100 Introduction 2-12 Riverstone Networks RS 2100 Switch Router Getting Started Guide...

  • Page 35: Hardware Installation

    Before performing any mechanical upgrade or installation procedures, make sure that the RS 2100 is powered off. • Never operate the RS 2100 if it becomes wet or the area where it has been installed is wet. 3.1.2 Preventing Equipment Damage To prevent damage to the RS 2100 components, observe the following warnings.

  • Page 36: Hardware Specifications

    Attaching console management cables 3.2.2 Verifying Your Shipment Before you begin installing your RS 2100, check your shipment to ensure that everything you ordered arrived securely. Open the shipping box(es) and verify that you received the following equipment: • RS 2100 switch router •...

  • Page 37: Installing The Chassis

    Remove the two screws that help hold the front panel of the RS 2100 on to the rest of the chassis. There is one screw located on each side of the chassis near the front of the RS 2100. These screws will be reused to hold the rack mounting brackets to the RS 2100.

  • Page 38: Attaching Cables To The Management Ports

    Connecting the Serial Management Cable Use the serial cable to connect the RS 2100 to a terminal (or to a PC running terminal emulation software) to perform initial setup and configuration. The RS 2100’s serial cable is a female to female DB-9 crossover cable.

  • Page 39: Figure 3-3 10/100Base-Tx Rj-45 Port

    RTS (request to send) Unused a. The left hand column pin assignments are for the male DB-9 connector on the RS 2100. Pin 2 (TXD or “transmit data”) must emerge on the management console’s end of the connection as RXD (“receive data”).
  • Page 40 Unused Unused a. The right hand column pin assignments are for the RJ-45 connector on the RS 2100. Pin 1 (TXD or “transmit data”) must emerge on the management console’s end of the connection as RXD (“receive data”). 3-6 Riverstone Networks RS 2100 Switch Router Getting Started Guide...

  • Page 41: Rs 2100 Initial Configuration

    If this is the first time you have powered on the RS 2100, it boots automatically using the software image on the internal flash memory. While the software is booting, the amber Offline LED on the front of the RS 2100 is lit.
  • Page 42 2001-10-01 15:27:23 %SYS-I-INITPORT, initialized slot CM/1, port 3... When the software is fully booted, the following messages appears on the management console: Press RETURN to activate console... 4-2 Riverstone Networks RS 2100 Switch Router Getting Started Guide RS 2100 Initial Configuration...
  • Page 43 If the message “ Note system has not detected its internal flash memory. If this occurs, reboot the system. If the system still does not recognize its memory, contact Riverstone Networks Technical Support. ” appears while booting the RS 2100, the...

  • Page 44: Starting The Command Line Interface

    Return; the factory default passwords for all access levels is blank. 4.2.1 CLI Access Modes The CLI has four levels of access, each of which provides the ability to perform specific operations on the RS 2100 (see Table 4-1).

  • Page 45: Basic Line Editing Commands

    Erase entire line Ctrl+x Erase from cursor to end of line Ctrl+z Exit current access mode to previous access mode Starting the Command Line Interface cli show history Riverstone Networks RS 2100 Switch Router Getting Started Guide 4-5 command to...

  • Page 46: Configuration Changes And Saving The Configuration File

    The commands from the Startup configuration file and any configuration commands that you have made active from the scratchpad. Startup The configuration file that the RS 2100 uses to configure itself when the system is powered on. The active configuration remains in effect only during the current power cycle. Caution If you power off or reboot the RS 2100 without saving the active configuration changes to the Startup configuration file, the changes are lost.

  • Page 47: Saving The Active Configuration To The Startup Configuration File

    When the CLI displays the following message, enter Are you sure you want to overwrite the Startup configuration? [n] The new configuration changes are added to the Startup configuration file located in the RS 2100’s boot flash. Configuration Changes and Saving the Configuration File...

  • Page 48: Viewing The Current Configuration

    If a particular command has been applied such that it can be expanded on additional interfaces/line cards, it is annotated with a “ the RS 2100 contains only one line card, the configuration lines that enable STP will be applied to all ports on all other line cards as they are added to the system.

  • Page 49: Setting The Basic System Information

    System name • System location • Contact name (the person to contact regarding this RS 2100) • IP address for the management port on the RS 2100 Some of the commands in this procedure accept a string value. String values can Note be up to a maximum of 255 characters in length including blank spaces.
  • Page 50 Use the command to set the IP address and netmask for the en0 Ethernet interface add ip interface. The en0 Ethernet interface is used by the RS 2100’s management port. Here is an example: interface add ip en0 address-netmask 16.50.11.22/16...
  • Page 51 Are you sure you want to overwrite the Startup configuration [no]? y %CONFIG-I-WRITTEN, file copied successfully Setting the Basic System Information to save the changes to the Startup Riverstone Networks RS 2100 Switch Router Getting Started Guide 4-11...

  • Page 52: Setting Up Passwords

    SETTING UP PASSWORDS You can password-protect CLI access to the RS 2100 by setting up passwords for User mode access and Enable mode access. Users who have a User password but not an Enable password can use only the commands available in User mode.

  • Page 53: If You Forget Your Passwords

    RS 2100 Initial Configuration 4.5.1 If You Forget Your Passwords If you forget your passwords follow this procedure to regain access to your RS 2100. To perform this procedure, you must use a terminal or PC running terminal Note emulation software that is connected directly to the RS 2100 through its DB-9 console port.
  • Page 54 Setting Up Passwords When the RS 2100 finishes booting, enter the following commands (when prompted, answer rs> enable rs# copy startup to scratchpad rs# config rs(config)# system set password login none rs(config)# system set password enable none rs(config)# save startup Are you sure you want to overwrite the Startup configuration [no]? yes There are non-committed configuration changes.

  • Page 55: Setting Up Snmp

    SETTING UP SNMP To use SNMP to manage the RS 2100, you need to set up an SNMP community and specifying the IP address of the target host for SNMP traps. Otherwise, the RS 2100’s SNMP agent runs in local trap process mode, unless disabled using the command.

  • Page 56: Improving Snmp Security

    Applying ACLs to SNMP When using SNMP v1 or v2, it is important to protect your RS 2100 by applying an Access Control List (ACL) to the SNMP agent to prevent unauthorized access and route your SNMP traffic through trusted networks only.

  • Page 57: Supported Mibs

    RS 2100 Initial Configuration For additional information about RS 2100 security and ACLs, see the Riverstone RS Switch Router User Guide. 4.6.3 Supported MIBs The following lists the MIBs that are supported by the RS 2100 SNMP agent. Table 4-4...

  • Page 58: Setting The Dns Domain Name And Address

    For example, you can use a device’s name (which the DNS server knows) when using the command. ping If you want the RS 2100 to access a DNS server, use the following procedure to specify the domain name and IP address for the DNS server. Ensure that you are in Enable mode by entering the...
  • Page 59 1 packets transmitted, 1 packets received, 0% packet loss round-trip min/avg/max = 0/0/0 ms command to verify the new DNS settings: system show dns Riverstone Networks RS 2100 Switch Router Getting Started Guide 4-19 Setting the DNS Domain Name and Address...

  • Page 60: Setting The Syslog Parameters

    %CONFIG-I-SAVED configuration saved to Startup configuration The RS 2100 writes the SYSLOG messages to a SYSLOG daemon on UDP port 514. You can set the CLI to send all or only some of the message types. By default, the CLI sends warning, error, and fatal messages but not informational messages to the specified SYSLOG server.
  • Page 61 To activate the SYSLOG commands, use the changes. command. Enter save active Riverstone Networks RS 2100 Switch Router Getting Started Guide 4-21 Setting the SYSLOG Parameters to activate the...
  • Page 62 Setting the SYSLOG Parameters RS 2100 Initial Configuration 4-22 Riverstone Networks RS 2100 Switch Router Getting Started Guide...

  • Page 63: Managing Rs 2100 Software

    In the example above, the location “ software on its internal flash memory. Copy the upgrade system software onto a TFTP server that the RS 2100 can access. (Use the command to verify that the RS 2100 can reach the TFTP server.)
  • Page 64 5-2 Riverstone Networks RS 2100 Getting Started Guide command to list the images on the internal flash memory and verify command to select the image file that the RS 2100 will use when command to verify the change. Managing RS 2100 Software...

  • Page 65: Upgrading Boot Prom Software

    Copy the upgrade boot PROM image software onto a TFTP server that the RS 2100 can access. (Use command to verify that the RS 2100 can reach the TFTP server.) ping If the TFTP server is one or more hops away from the RS 2100, add a route to the Note TFTP server’s network using the Enter the following command to copy the bootPROM upgrade onto the RS 2100’s internal memory:...
  • Page 66 Reboot the RS 2100. Enter the system show version internal memory of the RS 2100’s motherboard. 5-4 Riverstone Networks RS 2100 Getting Started Guide command to verify that the new boot PROM software is in the Managing RS 2100 Software...

  • Page 67: Loading Software From The Network

    Typically, the RS 2100 loads its operating software from the flash memory contained on the motherboard. Alternately, the RS 2100 can be configured to ignore its internal flash image and obtain its software from a network server. The RS 2100 can obtain its image software from either a TFTP or BootP/TFTP server.
  • Page 68 From the Boot prompt, use the ping Reboot the RS 2100. As the RS 2100 initializes, it ignores the software image on the internal flash and retrieves its operating software from the TFTP server at Here is an example: rs-boot>...

  • Page 69: Loading Image Software From A Bootp/Tftp Server

    The RS 2100 contains a BootP client and can be configured to obtain its image software from a BootP/TFTP server. Using the BootP client allows the RS 2100 to obtain its software network address from the server using only its MAC address.
  • Page 70 Loading kernel (base 0x80001000, size 50528) (base 0x8000d560, size 3507312) 100% - kernel loaded... Press RETURN to activate console . . . 5-8 Riverstone Networks RS 2100 Getting Started Guide command at the Boot prompt. reboot Managing RS 2100 Software...

  • Page 71: Troubleshooting

    Configuration changes do not seem to be taking effect. Try this remedy Make sure the RS 2100 is plugged into a power source and the power source is active. Check the power cable and the circuit to which the RS 2100 is connected.
  • Page 72 If you experience this difficulty Configuration changes are not reinstated after a reboot. The RS 2100 is not resolving DNS names. To set up DNS, use the procedure in An SNMP manager cannot access the RS 2100. You are unable to ping a certain host.

  • Page 73: Index

    Ethernet interface saving... 4-6 scratchpad startup trap target viewing configuration file Configure configuring BootP/TFTP server Riverstone Networks RS 2100 Switch Router Getting Started Guide Index-1 ... 4-5 ... 4-5 ... 4-5 ... 4-5 ... 4-5 ... 4-5 ... 4-5 mode... 4-5 commands...
  • Page 74 ... 2-4 Gigabit Module overview ... 2-10 hardware overview ... 2-8 specifications ... 3-2 Index-2 Riverstone Networks RS 2100 Switch Router Getting Started Guide 4-11 if you forget your IGMP ...2-4 improving SNMP injury, avoiding Internet ip add route IPX routing default IS-IS...2-4...
  • Page 75 TACACS... 2-5 TACACS+ ... 2-5 serial port... 2-8 session persistence... 2-6 set autoboot bootp ... 5-7 Riverstone Networks RS 2100 Switch Router Getting Started Guide Index-3 ... 1-1 ... 2-4 4-10 ... 4-6 ... 4-6 ... 2-5 ... 2-5 SNMP... 4-16 ...
  • Page 76 4-20 facility-type... 4-21 fatal ... 4-20 informational...4-20 setting levels ...4-20 syslog.conf file... 4-21 Index-4 Riverstone Networks RS 2100 Switch Router Getting Started Guide warning 4-13, 5-5, SYSLOG levels ... 4-9 SYSLOG message types SYSLOG parameters syslog.conf file system image add...
  • Page 77 2-7 sticky persistence... 2-7 TCP persistence ... 2-6 VPN persistence ... 2-7 web caching ... 2-6 weighted fair queuing... 2-6 weighted random early detection www.riverstonenet.com/support ... 2-6 ... A-1 Riverstone Networks RS 2100 Switch Router Getting Started Guide Index-5...

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