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  • Page 1 LACT PWR LACT FD LACT LACT 1000Base-X CBFFG 100Base-X LACTPWR 1000Base-X CFBRM FBRM1xxx-1xx & BFFG1xxx-1xx Chassis & Stand-Alone Remotely Managed Devices 33345, Revision D 10/100/1000 1000Base-X 1000Base-X Manual LACTPWR CFBRM...
  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Software Features ...59 Software feature descriptions ...60 Software security feature descriptions ...69 Section VIl:...71 Operations ...71 Status LEDs ...72 OAM Device management configuration options ...75 Firmware upgrades ...76 24-Hour Technical Support: 1-800-260-1312 International: 00-1-952-941-7600 Transition Networks Continued on next page...
  • Page 6 BFFG fiber-to-fiber part numbers ...116 Appendix B: ...120 FBRM/BFFG Technical Specification ...120 Specifications, notices, and warnings...120 Appendix C:...122 Device Commands & Descriptions ...122 Appendix D: ...129 IP-Based and Chassis Management Parameters ...129 Appendix E: ...141 Request for Comment (RFC) Compliance ...141 Index...143 Transition Networks...
  • Page 7 All trademarks and registered trademarks are the property of their respective owners. Copyright © 2008 Transition Networks: All rights reserved. No part of this work may be restrictions reproduced or used in any form or by any means—graphic, electronic, or mechanical—without written permission from Transition Networks.
  • Page 8: Caution And Warnings

    Visible and invisible laser radiation when open. DO NOT stare into the beam or view the beam directly with optical instruments. Failure to observe this warning could result in an eye injury or blindness. Transition Networks...
  • Page 9: Section I

    In this section These are the topics: General description Product features Management methods Hardware description FBRM/BFFG13xx-1xx fiber-to-fiber gigabit models Redundant SFBRM1040-140 models 24-Hour Technical Support: 1-800-260-1312 International: 00-1-952-941-7600 Section I: Product Description Topic Transition Networks See Page...
  • Page 10: General Description

    The USB (Universal Serial Bus) type “B” serial port is used mainly to configure Device-basic setup before installation and operation on a network. Point System Implements the current Point System management I mgmt interface managing the Device via SNMP, using the existing Point System method. Transition Networks C interface. This allows...
  • Page 11: Product Features

    Transition Networks Product features Supported The following is a list of the major FBRM and BFFG Device supported features: features • Remote Management via OAM (IEEE 802.3ah) and IP-based management • AutoCross • Transparent Link pass-through with automatic link restoration •...
  • Page 12: Management Methods

    Telnet. The Device provides an embedded web server for web-based management. It also offers advanced management features and enables Device management from anywhere on the network through a standard browser, such as Microsoft Internet Explorer or Netscape. Transition Networks...
  • Page 13: Hardware Description

    Transition Networks Hardware description Front panel The front panel of the CFBRM10xx-1xx Devices has the following ports and LEDs: CFBRM Ports One RJ-45 auto-sensing of 10Base or 10/100Base-TX UTP connections One 100Base-FX/LX/BX fiber either SC or ST connectors One USB...
  • Page 14 100Base-FX SFP port 10/100 Base-T copper port One USB Figure 2: CFBRM1040-100 Front Panel Note: The LEDs and ports are the same on the SFBRM1040-140 standalone models. Transition Networks Front Panel LEDs • Power (one) • Link/Active • Speed • Duplex (one) •...
  • Page 15 Transition Networks Hardware description, continued Front panel The front panel of the CFBRM13xx-1xx Devices has the following ports and LEDs: CFBRM Gbit Ports One 100 Base-T One 1000Base-FX/LX/BX fiber either SC or ST connectors • Fiber-Port Link (one) One USB...
  • Page 16 1000Base-SX/LX/BX fiber SC port 10/100/1000Base-T copper port One USB Figure 4: CBFFG10xx-1xx Device Front Panel Note: The LEDs and ports are the same on the SBFFG10xx-1xx standalone models. Transition Networks Front Panel LEDs • Power (one) • Link/Active • Speed • Duplex (one) •...
  • Page 17 Transition Networks Hardware description, continued Front panel The front panel of the CBFFG1040-1xx Devices has the following ports and LEDs: CBFFG Gbit Ports 1000Base SFP port 10/100/1000Base-T copper port One USB Power Link Active Figure 5: CBFFG1040-1xx Device Front Panel Note: The LEDs and ports are the same on the SBFFG1040-1xx standalone models.
  • Page 18 Two 1000Base-FX/LX/BX fiber either SC or ST connectors • Fiber-Port Link (two) One USB Figure 6: Chassis CBFFG13xx-1xx Device Front Panel Note: The LEDs and ports are the same on the SBFFG13xx-1xx standalone models. Transition Networks Front Panel LEDs • Power (one) • Duplex (one) • USB (one)
  • Page 19 Transition Networks Hardware description, continued Front panel The front panel of the SFBRM1040-140 redundant Devices has the following ports SFBRM and LEDs: Ports 1000Base SX/LX SFP ports (2 and 3) 10/100/1000Base-T copper port (1) One USB Figure 7: CBFFG1040-140 Device Front Panel...
  • Page 20 On the standalone SFBRM and SBFFG Devices only, the rear panel consists of a (standalone) power-barrel connector for connecting power via a power adaptor. See Figure 8. Figure 8: SFBRM/SBFFG 1xxx-1xx Device Real Panel (Standalone Only) Note: The Point System chassis powers the CFBRM and CBFFG chassis Devices. Transition Networks...
  • Page 21: Fbrm/Bffg13Xx-1Xx Fiber-To-Fiber Gigabit Models

    Transition Networks FBRM/BFFG13xx-1xx fiber-to-fiber gigabit models Gigabit (Gbit) The FBRM100Base-FX-to-1000Base-X and the BFFG 1000Base-X-to-1000Base-X models are the Gbit versions of the IEEE 802.3ah managed Devices. The BFFG models link Gbit fiber connections; the FBRM models convert 100Base-Fx 100 Mbit/s to Gbit.
  • Page 22 If the connection to the passive remote peer is made thru P2 of the active local peer, OAM occurs without human intervention. Note: Automatic firmware upgrades will not occur with different types of FBRM or BFFG Device configurations. Transition Networks...
  • Page 23: Redundant Sfbrm1040-140 Models

    Transition Networks Redundant SFBRM1040-140 models Redundant These SFBRM SFP Devices support fiber redundancy. They have two (2) fiber SFP models ports and one (1) copper port. When you tag the fiber ports as primary and secondary with redundancy enabled, any fault on the primary port results in the secondary port becoming operational.
  • Page 24 Note: In 3-port switch mode: • Only one OAM session can be active at anytime. • Transparent Link pass through is not applicable in this scenario. The port link status from the Devices is received only as SNMP traps. Transition Networks...
  • Page 25: Section Ii

    In this section These are the topics: Installing CFBRM/CBFFG Devices into a point system chassis Installing SFBRM/SBFFG standalone models Installing copper and fiber cables Connecting power (standalone models) 24-Hour Technical Support: 1-800-260-1312 International: 00-1-952-941-7600 Section II: Topic Transition Networks See Page...
  • Page 26: Installing Cfbrm/Cbffg Cards Into Point System Chassis

    Align the Device with the slot guides and carefully insert the Device into the installation slot. Firmly seat the Device against the chassis back panel. Push IN and ROTATE clockwise the panel-fastener screw to secure the Device to the chassis. See Figure 12. Figure 12: CFBRM/CBFFG Device Chassis Installation Transition Networks...
  • Page 27: Installing Sfbrm/Sbffg Standalone Models

    Transition Networks Installing SFBRM/SBFFG standalone models Standalone Figure 13 shows a typical installation involving two (2) SFBRM/SBFFG standalone installation Devices on a network. Figure 13: Installation with Two SFBRM/SBFFG Standalone Devices Note: With the local active standalone Device connected to a remote standalone passive Device and with “Mode Control”...
  • Page 28: Installing Fiber And Copper Cables

    Locate a 100/1000Base-FX/SX/LX compliant fiber cable with male, two-stranded connectors installed at both ends. See Figure 14. Connect the fiber cables to the FBRM or BFFG Devices as shown in Figure 14. Figure 14: Fiber Cable Installation Transition Networks Continued on next page...
  • Page 29 Transition Networks Installing fiber and copper cables, continued Caution Copper based media ports, e.g., Twisted Pair (TP) Ethernet, USB, RS232, RS422, RS485, DS1, DS3, Video Coax, etc. are intended to be connected to intra-building (inside building) link segments that are not subject to lightening transients or power faults.
  • Page 30: Connecting Power (Standalone Models)

    Section ll: FBRM/BFFG Hardware Installation Connecting power (standalone models) Chassis powers Transition Networks’ Point System chassis powers the CFBRM/CBFFG chassis slide-in Device Devices. Adapter powers Use an AC power adaptor to power the SFBRM/SBFFG standalone Device. To standalone connect power to the Device, do the following:...
  • Page 31 Transition Networks Section ll: FBRM/BFFG Hardware Installation Intentionally Blank 24-Hour Technical Support: 1-800-260-1312 International: 00-1-952-941-7600...
  • Page 32: Section Iii

    Introduction This section shows how to install the USB driver and configure COM ports. In this section These are the topics: Topic Installing USB driver Configuring COM ports 24-Hour Technical Support: 1-800-260-1312 International: 00-1-952-941-7600 Section III: Transition Networks See Page...
  • Page 33: Installing Usb Driver

    Transition Networks Installing USB driver USB driver The driver installation instructions are for Windows XP only. Installing the USB driver using Windows 2000 is similar, but not necessarily identical to the following Windows XP driver-installation procedure. Note: The following USB drivers are provided with the product on a CD, also available at www.ftdichip.com (click on drivers): WinXP64, Win Server...
  • Page 34 (Advanced)” as shown in Figure 18. Figure 18: Installation Options Dialog Box Click the NEXT button to bring up the “driver search installation options” dialog boxes shown in Figure 19. Figure 19: Driver Search Installation Options Dialog Box Transition Networks Continued on next page...
  • Page 35 Transition Networks Installing USB driver, continued Step Action Use the BROWSE button to locate the USB driver, as shown in Figure 20. C:\FBRM/BFFG1xx Figure 20: Driver Location Click the NEXT button to start installing the driver and the driver-install screen will appear as XP copies the Device driver. See Figure 21.
  • Page 36 Figure 22: Finish Installing Driver Dialog Box Click the FINISH button and a “found new hardware” message will appear on the lower right side of the screen, as shown in Figure 23. Figure 23: New Hardware Installed and Ready to Use Transition Networks...
  • Page 37: Configuring Com Port

    Transition Networks Configuring COM port Getting COM You need the COM port number to configure the terminal emulator. To get the COM port number port number, do the following: Step Action On the desktop, right click on the “my computer” icon and select “Device manager”...
  • Page 38 Figure 25: Connexion Description Diallo Box Type in a name and select an icon. Click the OK button to launch the “connect to” dialog box, shown in Figure 26. Figure 26: Connect To Dialog Box Transition Networks Continued on next page...
  • Page 39 Transition Networks Configuring COM port, continued Terminal emulator setup (continued) Step Action Select the COM port identified for the USB Device shown in the Device manager. Click the OK button to bring up the “port settings” dialog box, shown in Figure 27.
  • Page 40: Section Live

    Initial Device setup via Telnet (directly to Device) Initial Device setup via chassis agent (MMU) web-based Initial Device setup via IP web-based (directly to Device) 24-Hour Technical Support: 1-800-260-1312 International: 00-1-952-941-7600 Section live: Initial Device Setup 192.168.1.1 192.168.1.2 Topic Transition Networks See Page...
  • Page 41: Usb Cli Access

    Transition Networks USB CLI access Accessing the To access the USB CLI, do the following: USB CLI Step Action Connect the Device to a computer via the USB port. Activate the terminal emulator software to launch the emulator screen. Press the ENTER key to bring up the “password” prompt.
  • Page 42 Section IV: FBRM/BFFG Initial Device Setup Transition Networks USB CLI access, continued Redundant The following is the screen of commands for the redundant SFP Devices. Figure 30: Commands for Redundant SFP Models...
  • Page 43: Initial Device Setup Via Usb Cli

    Transition Networks Initial Device setup via USB CLI Use the ‘set’ commands to set the IP configuration through the USB port. Configure configuration the Device with a network IP address, subnet mask, and default gateway. Set the IP address via USB CLI (Command Line Interface), or via DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol), which is disabled by default.
  • Page 44 Figure 31: Enable DHCP Type reboot Press the ENTER key to reboot the Device and start the DHCP process. Note: DHCP “successful” will appear on the screen when completed, or “failed” if not successful. Transition Networks Continued on next page...
  • Page 45 Transition Networks Initial Device setup via USB CLI, continued Show system To show the Device system configuration, do the following: configuration Step Action At the console> prompt type show Press the ENTER key to bring up the Device system configuration screen, shown in Figure 32.
  • Page 46: Initial Device Setup Via Telnet (Directly To Device)

    Figure 33. Figure 33: Password Prompt Type the case-sensitive username and password (default is ‘root’ for both). Press the ENTER key to launch the console prompt, shown in Figure 34. Figure 34: Console Prompt Transition Networks Continued on next page...
  • Page 47 Transition Networks Initial Device setup via telnet (directly to Device), continued Step Action At the console:/> prompt type show Press the ENTER key to display the system configuration, as shown in Figure 35. Figure 35: System Configuration Screen 24-Hour Technical Support: 1-800-260-1312 International: 00-1-952-941-7600...
  • Page 48 Note: The CLI and Telnet interface commands are structured in the same manner. Terminating To disconnect the Telnet client from the management module server, press the CTRL-D keys, or at the console prompt type: exit or logoff telnet Transition Networks...
  • Page 49: Initial Device Setup Via Chassis Agent Mmu, Web-Based

    Transition Networks Initial Device setup via chassis agent MMU, web-based Setup via Web To set up the Device initially via the MMU web-based, do the following: to MMU Step Action Open a web browser. At the URL type the IP address of the chassis (MMU).
  • Page 50 Note: You can configure the IP along with other Device parameters on this screen. Figure 40: Local Switch FBRM/BFFG Configuration Screen Note: DO NOT use the browser BACK button to navigate the screens. This will cause the connection to drop. Transition Networks Continued on next page...
  • Page 51 Transition Networks Initial Device setup via chassis agent MMU, web-based, continued IP config via To configure the IP via DHCP, do the following: DHCP Step Action A DHCP server must be on the network and accessible. On the local switch configuration screen, enable DHCP.
  • Page 52: Initial Device Setup Ip Web-Based (Directly To Device)

    Click the GO button to launch the password screen shown in Figure 41. Figure 41: Login Screen Type the password (default is private). Press the ENTER key to launch the FBRM/BFFG main menu, as shown in Figure 42. Figure 42: FBRM/BFFG Main Menu Transition Networks Continued on next page...
  • Page 53 Transition Networks Initial Device setup IP web-based (directly to Device), continued Step Action Click the local system configuration VIEW button to show the local system configuration menu, shown in Figure 43. Note: You can configure the IP along with other Device parameters on this screen.
  • Page 54 Click the Local REBOOT button at the top of the screen to start the DHCP process. Note: To verify that the DHCP IP configuration was successful, check the IP configuration for the Device on the local system configuration screen and note the changes to the IP configuration. Transition Networks Continued on next page...
  • Page 55 Transition Networks Initial Device setup IP web-based (directly to Device), continued Redundant To set up the redundant feature for the stand-alone 3-port FBRM SFP Device via IP Devices web-based, do the following: Step Action Open a web browser. At the URL type in the SFBRM default IP address.
  • Page 56 Initial Device setup IP web-based (directly to Device), continued Step Action Click the advance system configuration VIEW button to show the redundancy configuration parameters, shown in Figure 47. Figure 47: Redundancy Configuration Screen Note: The redundancy features are specific to the 3-port SFBRM SFP Device only. Transition Networks...
  • Page 57: Sections V

    Device Management In this section These are the topics: SNMP IP-based management Device management via chassis MMU web-based Device management via IP (directly to Device) 24-Hour Technical Support: 1-800-260-1312 International: 00-1-952-941-7600 Sections V: Topic Transition Networks See Page...
  • Page 58: Snmp Ip-Based Management

    TN private tree since it has not been added to the ISO tree.) Use the provide version shipped on the CD with your Device. See Figure 48. Figure 48: EFM Hub MIBs Added to Private Tree EFM-Hub MIBs 24-Hour Technical Support: 1-800-260-1312 International: 00-1-952-941-7600 Transition Networks Continued on next page...
  • Page 59 Transition Networks SNMP IP-based management, continued The TN private MIBs for SNMP IP-based management feature extensive TN private management options. Some of the features are the following: MIBs • Copper and fiber link status • Copper and fiber port duplex •...
  • Page 60 Section V: FBRM/BFFG Device Management Transition Networks SNMP IP-based management, continued MIB objects Figure 49 shows the placement of the MIB objects on the private tree. Private MIB Objects Figure 49: Private MIB Objects 24-Hour Technical Support: 1-800-260-1312 International: 00-1-952-941-7600...
  • Page 61: Device Management Via Chassis Agent (Mmu) Web-Based

    Transition Networks Device management via chassis agent (MMU) web-based Management To set up the FBRM/BFFG initially via the MMU, do the following: via MMU Step Action Open a web browser. At the URL type the IP address of the chassis (MMU).
  • Page 62 Scroll down to the LOCAL PORT buttons, shown in Figure 54. Figure 54: Local System Configuration Local Port Buttons Note: DO NOT use the browser BACK button to navigate the screens. This will cause the connection to drop. 24-Hour Technical Support: 1-800-260-1312 International: 00-1-952-941-7600 Transition Networks Continued on next page...
  • Page 63 Transition Networks Device management via chassis agent (MMU) web-based, continued Step Action Click a PORT BUTTON to bring up the local port switch configuration screen, shown in Figure 55. Scroll down the screen to see the remaining parameters. Note: You can set OAM and other parameters on this screen.
  • Page 64: Device Management Via Ip Web-Base (Directly To Device)

    Device management via IP web-base (directly to Device) Introduction The FBRM/BFFG Device supports complete Web-based management for viewing statistics and configuring the Device. See the help file on Transition Networks website for more details about different configuration variables. IP web-based...
  • Page 65 Click the LOG IN button to bring up the main menu of the Device. See Figure 57. Note: Any Transition Networks FBRM/BFFG remote peer can be completely managed by an FBRM/BFFG local peer through OAM. Figure 57: FBRM/BFFG Main Menu Note: DO NOT use the browser BACK button to navigate the screens.
  • Page 66 The OAM configuration screen allows enabling or disabling OAM by setting the configuration mode to “active” or “passive.” If the remote Device is a Transition Networks FBRM/BFFG Device, the main menu (PORT button with the remote Device connected) will show the options for managing the remote OAM peer.
  • Page 67: Section Vi

    (3) methods used to upgrade the software. These are the topics: In this section Software feature descriptions Software security feature descriptions 24-Hour Technical Support: 1-800-260-1312 International: 00-1-952-941-7600 Section VI: Software Features Topic Transition Networks See Page...
  • Page 68: Software Feature Descriptions

    Note: The firmware of the local active peer Device should be upgraded before the remote passive peer Device to ensure that the correct firmware version is on both Devices. 24-Hour Technical Support: 1-800-260-1312 International: 00-1-952-941-7600 Transition Networks Continued on next page...
  • Page 69 Transition Networks Section Software feature descriptions, continued Table 3: Device Software Configurable Features (continued) Feature Auto-Negotiation Backup Configuration Bandwidth Allocation by priority (ingress/egress) 24-Hour Technical Support: 1-800-260-1312 International: 00-1-952-941-7600 Vl: FBRM/BFFG Software Features Description This feature allows the two Devices to configure themselves to achieve the best possible mode of operation over a link, automatically.
  • Page 70 If FEFD is disabled, a “down” Rx link on one Device is not transmitted to the other Device; the link down signal will not be passed over the link. 24-Hour Technical Support: 1-800-260-1312 International: 00-1-952-941-7600 Transition Networks Continued on next page...
  • Page 71 Transition Networks Section Software feature descriptions, continued Table 3: Device Software Configurable Feature (continued) Feature Full Duplex Firmware upgrades (bootloader) Half Duplex 24-Hour Technical Support: 1-800-260-1312 International: 00-1-952-941-7600 Vl: FBRM/BFFG Software Features Description In a full-duplex network, maximum cable lengths are determined by the cable type.
  • Page 72 If the threshold is set to zero, then at the end of each window an event notification is sent—this acts more like an asynchronous update of the link statistics. 24-Hour Technical Support: 1-800-260-1312 International: 00-1-952-941-7600 Transition Networks Continued on next page...
  • Page 73 Transition Networks Section Software feature descriptions, continued Table 3: Device Software Configurable Features (continued) Feature Last Gasp/Dying Gasp(OAM, IEEE 802.3ah-2004 standard) Remote Loop Back (OAM, IEEE 802.3ah- 2004 standard) Alternate Loop back 24-Hour Technical Support: 1-800-260-1312 International: 00-1-952-941-7600 Vl: FBRM/BFFG Software Features...
  • Page 74 • RFC 2819 (RMON – statistics group) • RFC 2863 (IF MIB counters) • RFC 3635 (Ether-like MIB counters) • RFC 1493 (Bridge MIB object counters) • RFC 2674 (Bridge extensions counters) 24-Hour Technical Support: 1-800-260-1312 International: 00-1-952-941-7600 Transition Networks Continued on next page...
  • Page 75 Transition Networks Section Software feature descriptions, continued Table 3: Device Software configurable Features (continued) Feature Pause (flow control) and Back Pressure Point System Management 24-Hour Technical Support: 1-800-260-1312 International: 00-1-952-941-7600 Vl: FBRM/BFFG Software Features Description Pause is used to suspend data transmission temporarily to relieve buffer congestion.
  • Page 76 For TLPT disabled and enabled scenarios, see the illustrations below. The feature monitors the fiber Rx port for signal loss. If the fiber Rx goes “down,” the copper port stops transmitting. See illustration below. 24-Hour Technical Support: 1-800-260-1312 International: 00-1-952-941-7600 Transition Networks...
  • Page 77: Software Security Feature Descriptions

    Transition Networks Section Software security feature descriptions Table 4: Device Software Configurable Security Features Security Feature 802.1x MAC filtering CLI Timeout on Idle IP access (system level/port level) MAC addresses blocking Management VLAN SNMP access Radius authentication 24-Hour Technical Support: 1-800-260-1312 International: 00-1-952-941-7600...
  • Page 78 LPT. The USB port can be turned OFF to prevent unauthorized access to the system. The username and password on the CLI (USB/Telnet) is configurable and can be set by the administrator. 24-Hour Technical Support: 1-800-260-1312 International: 00-1-952-941-7600 Transition Networks...
  • Page 79: Section Vil

    These are the topics: In this section Status LEDs OAM Device management configuration options Firmware upgrades 24-Hour Technical Support: 1-800-260-1312 International: 00-1-952-941-7600 Section VIl: Operations Topic Transition Networks See Page...
  • Page 80: Status Leds

    Yellow ON 10Mbs Green ON 100Mbs Color Green ON link, blinking activity Green ON full, OFF half 24-Hour Technical Support: 1-800-260-1312 International: 00-1-952-941-7600 Transition Networks Status Status ON link, BLINK activity ON link, BLINK activity Status Continued on next page...
  • Page 81 Transition Networks Status LEDs, continued Status The BFFG copper-to-fiber Gbit series Devices are designed to operate without user monitoring intervention. Use the status LEDs to monitor Device operation, once it has been LEDS installed in the network. See Figure 60.
  • Page 82 Fiber Link Color Green ON has power, OFF no power Green Blinking activity, OFF no activity Color Green ON link; blinking activity Green ON full; OFF half (BFFG models only) 24-Hour Technical Support: 1-800-260-1312 International: 00-1-952-941-7600 Transition Networks Status Status...
  • Page 83: Oam Device Management Configuration Options

    Transition Networks OAM Device management configuration options OAM mgmt. OAM Mode control is a feature of the FBRM/BFFG Devices. It can be set to ‘Auto’ configuration (default) or set manually (Active/Passive/Disabled): options • In ‘Auto’ Mode, the Device decides the OAM operation •...
  • Page 84: Firmware Upgrades

    Do you wish to proceed to upgrading (y/n):_ Figure 62: Decision Prompt for Firmware Upgrades Note: If you select “Y,” the firmware image on the targeted Device will be erased. 24-Hour Technical Support: 1-800-260-1312 International: 00-1-952-941-7600 Transition Networks Continued on next page...
  • Page 85 Press the ENTER key to launch the firmware upgrade screen, shown in Figure 63. 10/100BaseT to 100BaseFX IPBased 802.3ah Bridge Version A Copyright (c) 2006 Transition Networks Reading config from flash...done Erasing Application Memory Start sending file through XModem... Transfer completed Checking CRC.
  • Page 86 A message will appear like the example shown Figure 64. 10/100BaseT to 100BaseFX IPBased 802.3ah Bridge Version A Copyright (c) 2006 Transition Networks Reading config from flash...done Erasing Application Memory Set to TFTP Boot from Server nnn.nnn.nnn.nnn Getting File : FBRM.bin .
  • Page 87 Transition Networks Firmware upgrades, continued OAM firmware upgrades are done by the local active peer Device to its remote OAM method passive peer Device automatically. This occurs when the active peer Device finds that its remote peer has a firmware revision different from its own. The active peer Device sends a bootloader command to its remote peer.
  • Page 88 CTRL-C keys to bring up the bootloader CLI, as shown in Figure 65. 10/100BaseT to 100BaseFX IP-Based 802.3ah Bridge Version A [Mar 2 2006 09:56:02] Copyright (c) 2006 Transition Networks Reading config from flash...done. BOOT LOADER CLI Type 'h' for help BOOT:>...
  • Page 89 Transition Networks Firmware upgrades, continued Accessing the bootloader CLI (continued) Step Action At the BOOT:> prompt type the letter “t” to establish TFTP as the reboot method. At the BOOT:> prompt type the letter “s” to view system information, as shown in Figure 67.
  • Page 90: Section Vlll

    If the corrective measures listed do not correct the problem, contact our 24- Hour Technical Support department at 1-800-260-1312, International: 00-1-952-941- 7600. In this section These are the topics: Troubleshooting problem and corrective action table 24-Hour Technical Support: 1-800-260-1312 International: 00-1-952-941-7600 Section Vlll: Troubleshooting Topic Transition Networks See Page...
  • Page 91: Troubleshooting Problem And Corrective Action Table

    Ports do not link up cable is used. • Check Auto-Negotiation setting. • Check if TPLT or remote fault-detect condition was triggered. • Contact Technical Support. US/Canada: 1-800-260-1312, International: 00-1-952-941-7600. 24-Hour Technical Support: 1-800-260-1312 International: 00-1-952-941-7600 Transition Networks Continued on next page...
  • Page 92 Transition Networks Troubleshooting problem and corrective action table, continued Problem Corrective Action • Ensure the Trap Server application is running. The Trap Server does not record traps o In the Windows environment, if the “TN” icon is displayed in the •...
  • Page 93 • Contact Technical Support. US/Canada: 1-800-260-1312, International: 00-1-952-941-7600. 24-Hour Technical Support: 1-800-260-1312 International: 00-1-952-941-7600 (04004500,05E8,00FE0000,00FFFFFE) Active Mode, but this prevents remote management. The remote Device should be in “Passive” Mode for management. Transition Networks Continued on next page...
  • Page 94 Transition Networks Troubleshooting problem and corrective action table, continued Problem Corrective Action • If the OAM session is active, the active local peer Device sends Unable to do configuration directly configuration information; if the user attempts to go directly to the...
  • Page 95 Section Vlll: FBRM/BFFG Troubleshooting Transition Networks Intentionally Blank 24-Hour Technical Support: 1-800-260-1312 International: 00-1-952-941-7600...
  • Page 96: Section Lx

    Copper Cable & Fiber Optic Specifications Introduction This section provides copper and fiber cable specifications. In this section These are the topics: Copper cables Fiber optic cables and connectors 24-Hour Technical Support: 1-800-260-1312 International: 00-1-952-941-7600 Section lX: Topic Transition Networks See Page...
  • Page 97: Copper Cables

    • DO NOT use flat or silver satin wire. Figure 69: MDI Straight Through and MDI-X Crossover Cables 24-Hour Technical Support: 1-800-260-1312 International: 00-1-952-941-7600 minimum 24 to 22 AWG 22.0 dB/100m @ 100 MHz 100 meter (328 ft.) Transition Networks...
  • Page 98: Fiber Optic Cable And Connector Specifications

    ransition Networks Fiber optic cable and connector specifications Fiber cable Cable physical characteristics must meet or exceed IEEE 802.3™ specifications. characteristics Parameter Bit Error Rate: Single mode fiber: Multimode fiber: Multimode fiber: Copper-to-fiber The following are FBRM10xx-1xx copper-to-fiber connector specifications. connectors Fiber Optics CFBRM1011-100...
  • Page 99 WARNING: Use of controls, adjustments or the performance of procedures other than those specified herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure. 24-Hour Technical Support: 1-800-260-1312 International: 00-1-952-941-7600 Transition Networks Specifications 1310 nm single mode min: -5.0 dBm max: 0.0 dBm min: -34.0 dBm max: -7.0 dBm...
  • Page 100 ransition Networks Fiber optic cable and connector specifications, continued Copper-to-Copper-to-fiber connectors with DMI Fiber Optics CFBRM1011-110 DMI SFBRM1011-110 DMI Fiber-optic transmitter power: Fiber-optic receiver sensitivity: Link budget: CFBRM1013-110 DMI SFBRM1013-110 DMI Fiber-optic transmitter power: Fiber-optic receiver sensitivity: Link budget: CFBRM1014-110 DMI SFBRM1014-110 DMI Fiber-optic transmitter power: Fiber-optic receiver sensitivity:...
  • Page 101 WARNING: Use of controls, adjustments or the performance of procedures other than those specified herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure. 24-Hour Technical Support: 1-800-260-1312 International: 00-1-952-941-7600 Transition Networks Specifications 1310 nm (TX)/1550 nm (RX) simplex 1550 nm (TX)/1310 nm (RX) simplex...
  • Page 102 ransition Networks Fiber optic cable and connector specifications, continued FBRM fiber-to-fiber Gbit connector Fiber Optics CFBRM1313-100 SFBRM1313-100 Fiber-optic transmitter power: Fiber-optic receiver sensitivity: Link budget: CFBRM1314-100 SFBRM1314-100 Fiber-optic transmitter power: Fiber-optic receiver sensitivity: min: -30.0 dBm max: -14.0 dBm Link budget: CFBRM1315-100 SFBRM1315-100 Fiber-optic transmitter power:...
  • Page 103 11 dB 1300 nm multimode min: -19.0 dBm max: -14.0 dBm min: -30.0 dBm max: -14.0 dBm 11 dB Transition Networks Port 2 Specification 1550 nm single mode min: 0.0 dBm max: 5.0 dBm min: -27.0 dBm max: -3.0 dBm...
  • Page 104 ransition Networks Fiber optic cable and connector specifications, continued Copper-to-fiber The following are BFFG10x40-100 copper-to-fiber connector specifications. connectors Fiber Optics CBFFG1040-100 SBFFG1040-100 Fiber-optic transmitter power: Fiber-optic receiver sensitivity: Link budget: Note: The fiber optic transmitters on these Devices meet Class I Laser safety requirements per IEC-825/CDRH standards and comply with 21 CFR1040.10 and 21CFR1040.11.
  • Page 105 11 dB 1300 nm multimode min: -19.0 dBm max: -14.0 dBm min: -30.0 dBm max: -14.0 dBm 11 dB Transition Networks Port 2 Specification 850 nm single mode min: -10.0 dBm max: -14.0 dBm min: -17.0 dBm max: 0.0 dBm...
  • Page 106 ransition Networks Fiber optic cable and connector specifications, continued BFFG fiber-to-fiber Gbit connector (continued) Fiber Optics CBFFG1335-100 SBFFG1335-100 Fiber-optic transmitter power: Fiber-optic receiver sensitivity: Link budget: BFFG fiber-to-fiber Gbit with DMI connector Fiber Optics CBFFG1313-110 DMI SBFFG1313-110 DMI Fiber-optic transmitter power: Fiber-optic receiver sensitivity: Link budget: CBFFG1314-110 DMI...
  • Page 107 24-Hour Technical Support: 1-800-260-1312 International: 00-1-952-941-7600 Port 1 Specification 1300 nm multimode min: -19.0 dBm max: -14.0 dBm 11 dB Transition Networks Port 2 Specification 1310 nm (TX)/1490 nm (RX) 1490 nm (TX)/1310 nm (RX) 1310 nm (TX)/1490 nm (RX) 1490 nm (TX)/1310 nm (RX) min: -9.0 dBm max: 3.0 dBm...
  • Page 108 ransition Networks Section lX: FBRM/BFFG Cable & Fiber Optic Specifications Intentionally Blank 24-Hour Technical Support: 1-800-260-1312 International: 00-1-952-941-7600...
  • Page 109: Section X

    Contact Us, Warranty, & Conformity Information Introduction This section explains how to contact Transition Networks via Phone, fax, email, and direct mail. It also explains: • What the warranty covers • Who to contact to return product • How and where to return the product...
  • Page 110: Contact Us

    United States: International: Live Web chat Chat live via the Web with a Transition Networks Technical Support Specialist. Log onto www.transition.com and click the Transition Now link. Web-based Transition Networks provides 12-16 seminars per month via live web-based training.
  • Page 111: Conformity Declaration

    SFBRM1329-110, CFBRM1329-111, CFBRM1329-112, SFBRM1329-113 CBFFG1013-100, CBFFG1014-100, CBFFG1015-100, CBFFG1017-100, CBFFG1024-100, CBFFG1035-100, CBFFG1040-100, CBFFG1029-100, CBFFG1029-101, CBFFG1029-102, CBFFG1029-103 CBFFG1313-100, CBFFG1314-100, CBFFG1315-100, CBFFG1317-100, CBFFG1335-100, CBFFG1340-100, CBFFG1329-100, CBFFG1329-101, CBFFG1329-102, CBFFG1029-103 CBFFG1313-110, CBFFG1314-110, CBFFG1315-110, CBFFG1317-110, CBFFG1335-110, CBFFG1340-110, CBFFG1329-100, CBFFG1329-111, CBFFG1329-112, CBFFG1029-113 Transition Networks Continued on next page...
  • Page 112 ransition Networks Conformity declaration, continued Regulations: Purpose: To declare that the CFBRM1xxx-1xx, SFBRM1xxx-1xx, CBFFG1xxx-1xx and SBFFG1xxx-1xx Devices to which this declaration refers is in conformance with the following standards: CISPR22:1993; EN55022:1994+A1:1995+A2:1997 Class A; FCC Part 15 Subpart B; UL1950; 21 CFR Subpart J I, the undersigned, hereby declare that the equipment specified above conforms to the above Directive(s) and Standard(s).
  • Page 113: Warranty

    Section X: FBRM/BFFG Contact Us, Warranty, & Conformity Information Warranty Limited lifetime Effective for products shipped May 1, 1999 and after. Every Transition Networks’ warranty labeled product purchased after May 1, 1999 will be free from defects in material and workmanship for its lifetime. This warranty covers the original user only and is not transferable.
  • Page 114 $200, an estimate is issued to the customer for authorization before making the repair. If no authorization is obtained, or the product is deemed not repairable, Transition Networks will retain the $200 service charge and return the product to the customer not repaired.
  • Page 115: Compliance Information

    Ceci est un produit de Classe A. Dans un environment domestique, ce produit risque de créer des interférences radioélectriques, il appartiendra alors à l'utilsateur de prende les measures spécifiques appropriées. 24-Hour Technical Support: 1-800-260-1312 International: 00-1-952-941-7600 Transition Networks Continued on next page...
  • Page 116 ransition Networks Compliance information, continued European In accordance with European Union Directive 2002/96/EC of the Regulations, European Parliament and of the Council of 27 January 2003, Transition Networks will accept post usage returns of this product for proper disposal. (continued) The contact information for this activity can be found in the 'Contact Us' portion of this document.
  • Page 117: Appendix A

    40 km (24.9 miles) RJ-45 SC, 100Base-FX 1310nm 100m (328ft) 60 km (37.3 miles) RJ-45 SC, 100Base-FX 1550nm 100m (328ft) 80 km (49.7 miles) RJ-45 SC, 100Base-FX 1550nm 100m (328ft) 120km (74.6 miles) Transition Networks Port 2: Fiber 100Base-FX Continued on next page...
  • Page 118 Transition Networks FBRM copper-to-fiber part numbers, continued Single-fiber The models shown in Table 15 are single-fiber and must be installed in pairs. model pairs Table 15: FBRM10xx-1xx Single-Fiber Model Pairs Part Number CFBRM1029-100** CFBRM1029-110** DMI SFBRM1029-100** SFBRM1029-110** DMI CFBRM1029-101** CFBRM1029-111** DMI...
  • Page 119 *Compatible SFP transceiver Devices for the FBRM1040-1xx Devices are available from Transition Networks (sold separately). See the TN-SFP-xxx series SFP manual # 33308 at www.transiton.com for available options. 24-Hour Technical Support: 1-800-260-1312 International: 00-1-952-941-7600...
  • Page 120: Fbrm Fiber-To-Fiber Part Numbers

    Transition Networks FBRM fiber-to-fiber part numbers FBRM Gbit The models shown in Table 17 are dual-fiber port models. The 11x in the model models designation means DMI functionality. Table 17: FBRM13xx-1xx Gbit Models Part Number CFBRM1313-100 CFBRM1313-110 DMI SFBRM1313-100 SFBRM1313-110 DMI...
  • Page 121 1310 nm TX/1490 nm RX 40 km (24.9 miles) 100Base-FX 1300 nm SC, 100Base-LX BX-D MM SC, 2 Km (1.2 miles) 1490 nm TX/1310 nm RX 40 km (24.9 miles) Transition Networks Port 2: Fiber 1000Base-SX/LX Continued on next page...
  • Page 122 Note: Compatible SFP transceiver Devices for the FBRM1040-1xx Devices are available from Transition Networks (sold separately). See the TN-SFP-xxx series SFP manual # 33308 at www.transiton.com for available options. Port 1: Copper 10/100Base-T...
  • Page 123: Bffg Copper-To-Fiber Part Numbers

    Note: Compatible SFP transceiver Devices for the FBRM1040-1xx Devices are available from Transition Networks (sold separately). See the TN-SFP-xxx series SFP manual # 33308 at www.transiton.com for available options. 24-Hour Technical Support: 1-800-260-1312 International: 00-1-952-941-7600...
  • Page 124: Bffg Fiber-To-Fiber Part Numbers

    Transition Networks BFFG fiber-to-fiber part numbers Gbit models The models shown in Table 21 perform as described in this manual. Table 21: BFFG13xx-1xx Gbit Models Part Number CBFFG1313-100 CBFFG1313-110 DMI SBFFG1313-100 SBFFG1313-110 DMI CBFFG1314-100 CBFFG1314-110 DMI SBFFG1314-100 SBFFG1314-110 DMI CBFFG1315-100...
  • Page 125 SC, 1000Base-SX 850 nm 220/550 m (722/1,804 ft)* SC, 1000Base-SX 850 nm 220/550 m (722/1,804 ft)* 62.5/125µ fiber 50/125µ fiber Transition Networks Port 2: Fiber 1000Base-SX/LX SC, 1000Base-LX BX-U 1310 nm TX/1490 nm RX 20km (12.4 miles) SC, 1000Base-LX BX-D 1490 nm TX/1310 nm RX 20 km (12.4 miles)
  • Page 126 Part Number CBFFG1340-100 SBFFG1340-100 *Compatible SFP transceiver Devices for the BFFG1340-1xx Devices are available from Transition Networks (sold separately). See the TN-SFP-xxx series SFP manual # 33308 at www.transiton.com for available options. Port 1: Fiber 1000Base-SX SC, 1000Base-SX 850 nm MM...
  • Page 127 Appendix A: FBRM/BFFG Part Numbers Transition Networks Intentionally Blank 24-Hour Technical Support: 1-800-260-1312 International: 00-1-952-941-7600...
  • Page 128: Appendix B

    FBRM/BFFG Technical Specification Specifications, notices, and warnings For use with Transition Networks’ Models FBRM and BFFG or equivalent. IEEE Standards RFC compliance Regulatory Compliance for Emission Regulatory Compliance for Immunity Safety Compliance Power Consumption MTBF* CFBRM & CBFFG models 141,526 MIL217F2 hours SFBRM &...
  • Page 129 CPSMM-200, but they can not be installed in a cascaded chassis using the CPSMM- 210. Alternatively, the xFBRM/xBFFG can be used with the CPSMM-120 base management module, which does not support cascading of the chassis. 24-Hour Technical Support: 1-800-260-1312 International: 00-1-952-941-7600 Transition Networks...
  • Page 130: Appendix C

    The port speed can be set to 10/100 Mbps when Auto-Negotiation is disabled. portstring: A unique name can be assigned to each port. iptraffic: The IP traffic can be enabled/disabled on each port individually. Transition Networks max=64) Continued on next page...
  • Page 131 (max=64) [username=<"value"> (max=64) [password=<"value"> [usb=<enable|disable>] [l3capability=<enable|disable)] [snmpaccess=<enable|disable)] [tftpserver=nn.nn.nn.nn] (max=64) [tftpfile=<"value"> (2-4096) [mgmtvlan=<vlanid> Enable/disable auto upgrade. When enabled, automatically upgrades the firmware. Usage: set autoupg=<enable|disable>. This locks/unlocks firmware upgrades from an active OAM Device peer. Transition Networks Continued on next page...
  • Page 132 Transition Networks Command set community set dhcp set downloadcfg set forceupg set gateway set groupstring set uploadcfg set downloadcfg set ip set l3capability set mgmtvlan set niecho set autoupg set forceupg Appendix C: Device Commands & Definitions Description Sets SNMP community name.
  • Page 133 Uploads the system configuration to a TFTP Server. Usage: set uploadcfg=<"filename"> Disables the USB port. This disables access through the USB port. It can be enabled using IP-based or Point System management. Usage: set usb=disable Transition Networks Continued on next page...
  • Page 134 Transition Networks Command set username show show version Show redundancy show ifcabletest show ifconfig show ifoam show ifrmonstats show ifstats show oamloopback show niecho show 12cp is (L2cp) show oampeer show oamstatistics Appendix C: Device Commands & Definitions Description Sets username for CLI access through serial port/telnet.
  • Page 135 ‘0’ for leaf variables. • If the 'variable' option is used, the leaf variables can be named as is, the table variables have the following format <tableentry>.index1.index2 Ex: snmpset variable=sysContact type=STR value="techsupport@transition.com" snmpset variable=ifEntry.2.<ifNumber> type=STR value="Interface 1." Transition Networks Continued on next page...
  • Page 136 Transition Networks Command snmpwalk tftpupgrade xmodemupgrade Appendix C: Device Commands & Definitions Description SNMP walk of the entire MIB tree if no options are specified or from OID from the last query if 'continue' is specified. Usage: snmpwalk <continue> The system group variables of MIB-II can be configured using the ‘sys’...
  • Page 137: Appendix D

    I management through the MMU. SNMP management is based on the Transition Networks enterprise MIBs. The chassis-based management (via the MMU) provides a subset of the IP-based management via ports. Tables 26, 27, and 28 present IP- and chassis- based configuration management parameters.
  • Page 138 Transition Networks Table 26: System Configuration Parameters (continued) Parameter RADIUS Retry RADIUS Secret RADIUS Server Address RADIUS timeout Serial Access Serial Number SNMP Access SNMP Trap Mgr Subnet Mask TFTP Filename TFTP Server Address TFTP upgrade Transparent Link Pass-Through Appendix D: IP-Based and Chassis Management Parameters IP based Chassis Description Retries after a network failure.
  • Page 139 Enable/disable advertising half duplex and 10Mbps capability on this port. Enable/disable advertising full duplex and 100Mbps capability on this port. Enable/disable advertising half duplex and 100Mbps capability on this port. Enable/disable advertising capability on the interface. Transition Networks Pause Continued on next page...
  • Page 140 Transition Networks Table 28: Port Configuration Parameters (continued) Parameter Autocross Auto-Negotiation Connector Type DA Priority Override Default Forward Default Priority Default VLAN ID Description String Appendix D: IP-Based and Chassis Management Parameters IP based Chassis Description When enabled, detects and configures the...
  • Page 141 The Duplex Modeof the port (half/full). When enabled, all ‘egress’ frames that come from this port are sent to the ‘egress’ monitor destination port (sfbrm100SwEgressMonPort). Transition Networks Continued on next page...
  • Page 142 Transition Networks Table 28: Port Configuration Parameters (continued) Parameter Egress Rate Far-End Fault Indication Force Def VLAN Appendix D: IP-Based and Chassis Management Parameters IP based Chassis Description Controls the effective port transmission rates. The rate limit is provided as a list of pre-defined values: .
  • Page 143 When disabled, all IP traffic through this port to the CPU is restricted. Speed and duplex capabilities of the Link Partner. Pause frame capabilities of the Link Partner. The link status of the port. Transition Networks Continued on next page...
  • Page 144 Transition Networks Table 28: Port Configuration Parameters (continued) Parameter OAM Mode Control OAM State Port Index Port Lock Appendix D: IP-Based and Chassis Management Parameters IP based Chassis Description This determines how the OAM Modefor ports is configured (manual/auto): • In auto mode, the port defaults to active if in a chassis;...
  • Page 145 Rate limit for Priority “1” frames to be the same or twice that of the Priority “0” frames. Rate limit for Priority “2” frames to be the same or twice that of the Priority “1” frames. Transition Networks Continued on next page...
  • Page 146 Transition Networks Table 28: Port Configuration Parameters (continued) Parameter Pri3 Ingress Rate Control Remote Loopback Reset Port Counters SA Priority Override Speed Use Both Traffic class Use IP Traffic class Use Tag Traffic class Appendix D: IP-Based and Chassis Management Parameters IP based Chassis Description Rate limit for Priority “3”...
  • Page 147 To send frames through port ‘2,’ bit ‘2’ of this value must be set to ‘1.’ When enabled, frames that have a source address in the forwarding database are allowed to bypass Port-based VLAN, IEEE 802.1q VLAN and trunk masking. Transition Networks Continued on next page...
  • Page 148 MIB used by IP-based management are different. The chassis agent does not support the EFM hub MIB. If the remote Device is OAM capable, but not a FBRM/BFFG Device from Transition Networks, the EFM hub MIB will be queried for OAM status.
  • Page 149: Appendix E

    [2396]Berners-Lee, T. et al, "Uniform Resource Identifiers (URI): Generic Syntax", RFC 2396. MIT, August 1998. [Telnet] Postel, J. and Reynolds, J., "Telnet Protocol Specification", RFC 854. USC Information Sciences Institute, May 1983. 24-Hour Technical Support: 1-800-260-1312 International: 00-1-952-941-7600 Appendix E: Transition Networks Continued on next page...
  • Page 150 Transition Networks RFC compliance (continued) [TFTP] Sollins, K., "The TFTP Protocol (Revision 2)", RFC 1350. MIT, July 1992. [SMTP] Klensin, J. ed., "Simple Mail Transfer Protocol", RFC 2821. AT&T Laboratories, April 2001. [SNMP] Case, J. et al, "A Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP)", RFC 1157.
  • Page 151: Index

    ...32, 35 DHCP ...36 USB CLI...35 web-based ...46 status ...74, 75 LEDs BFFG ...75 FBRM ...74 FBRM/BFFG gbit status...76 Link Pass Thru auto link restore ...70 selective ...70 transparent ...70 Link Status Failure Indication description ...68 Login telnet ...40 Transition Networks...
  • Page 152 Transition Networks USB CLI...33 web-based via MMU ...43 MAC and VLAN table explanation...142 Management IP-based (web)...4, 58 MMU ...4, 55 SNMP ...52 Telnet...4 TN private MIBs...53 USB ...4 standard counters ...68 local switch settings...44 alternate loop back...67 configuration...60 critical events...65 device configuration management options ...77...

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