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Avaya P550R
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Multiservice Switch
ATM Uplink Module

User Guide

Version 2.0
May 17, 2002

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  • Page 1: User Guide

    ® Avaya P550R /P580/ P880/P882 Multiservice Switch ATM Uplink Module User Guide Version 2.0 May 17, 2002...
  • Page 2 P550 is a registered trademark and Avaya Policy Manager, and CajunView are trademarks of Avaya Inc.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    ATM Forum ........Preface-xv Avaya Products and Services ..... . . Preface-xv Chapter 1 —...
  • Page 4 Creating Virtual Switch Ports ......4-5 Avaya P550R/P580/P880/P882 Multiservice Switch ATM Uplink User Guide v2.0 Downloading Application Code ....2-8 Virtual Switch Ports (VSP) .
  • Page 5 Documentation Feedback .......B-2 Avaya P550R/P580/P880/P882 Multiservice Switch ATM Uplink User Guide v2.0 Creating Routed VSPs .
  • Page 6 Avaya P550R/P580/P880/P882 Multiservice Switch ATM Uplink User Guide v2.0...

  • Page 7: Preface

    ATM Uplink module using RFC 1483 standards. Technical Support To contact Avaya’s technical support: Avaya P550R/P580/P880/P882 Multiservice Switch ATM Uplink Module User Guide, Version 2.0 ® /P580/P880/P882 ATM Uplink module (referred to as the - Provides an overview of the features and...

  • Page 8: Text Conventions

    This document uses the following text conventions: Convention User Input Boldface Text System Output Note Avaya P550R/P580/P880/P882 Multiservice Switch ATM Uplink Module User Guide, Version 2.0 viii Represents Examples User entered To enable the network, enter: text. set network enable...
  • Page 9 Convention Caution Warning Avaya P550R/P580/P880/P882 Multiservice Switch ATM Uplink Module User Guide, Version 2.0 Represents Examples Indicates a condition that may damage CAUTION hardware or software. the chassis. Indicates a condition that may WARNING cause bodily injury or death. electric shock.

  • Page 10: Related Documentation

    * Note: If you are using Netscape When launching the online help, wait until the help window has completely loaded before resizing the window. Avaya P550R/P580/P880/P882 Multiservice Switch ATM Uplink Module User Guide, Version 2.0 Online Documentation Avaya Documentation Installation Sheets Documentation Feedback ATM Forum - http://www.atmforum.com...

  • Page 11: Installing Online Documentation And Help Files

    Windows 98, or Windows NT, Windows XP, Windows 2000). To install the help server, you must perform one of the following: Starting the To run the Avaya HTTP help server after you have installed the help Avaya HTTP server: Web Server Avaya P550R/P580/P880/P882 Multiservice Switch ATM Uplink Module User Guide, Version 2.0...

  • Page 12: Entering The Server Location At The Switch

    To set the location of the documentation server: Server Location at the Switch Avaya P550R/P580/P880/P882 Multiservice Switch ATM Uplink Module User Guide, Version 2.0 The Avaya document server launches. To access this server from a Web browser, you need to set a server location on the switch, as explained in "Entering the Server Location at the...
  • Page 13 Adding the You can install the online help to a Web server other than the Avaya Document Files HTTP server bundled on the CajunDocs CD-ROM. You must transfer to an Existing the help subdirectory to that Web server and enter the URL for that Server web server in the Server Location field.

  • Page 14: Avaya Documentation

    Avaya Documentation The following document provides additional information on Avaya products: Avaya P550R/P580/P880/P882 Multiservice Switch ATM Uplink Module User Guide, Version 2.0 1. Launch a web browser. 2. Go to the CajunDocs Installer Web page: http://pubs.Avayactc.com 3.

  • Page 15: Documentation Feedback

    For more information about ATM, refer to the ATM Forum Web site: Avaya Products and Services For information about Avaya products and services, please consult the Avaya World Wide Web site at Avaya P550R/P580/P880/P882 Multiservice Switch ATM Uplink Module User Guide, Version 2.0 techpubs@avaya.com http://www.atmforum.com http://www.avaya.com.
  • Page 16 Avaya P550R/P580/P880/P882 Multiservice Switch ATM Uplink Module User Guide, Version 2.0...

  • Page 17: Chapter 1 - Overview

    Each module has two physical interfaces capable of being simultaneously active. Table 1 The major features of the ATM Uplink module are: Avaya P550R/P580/P880/P882 Multiservice Switch ATM Uplink Module User Guide, Version 2.0 2-port SONET (Synchronous Optical NETwork)/SDH (Synchronous Digital Hierarchy) OC-3c/STM-1 SMF (Single Mode Fiber)

  • Page 18: Communications Overview

    The basic function of the LANE protocol is to simulate a connectionless LAN service over a connection-oriented ATM network. There are four basic components of LANE: Avaya P550R/P580/P880/P882 Multiservice Switch ATM Uplink Module User Guide, Version 2.0 (Quality of Service) support for Unspecified Bit Rate...
  • Page 19 ATM Uplink module. A LEC is not associated with a physical port, but instead is associated with a LANE server that forms an ELAN. A LEC is treated similarly to an Ethernet port of the Avaya system and is associated with a Virtual LAN (VLAN). A LEC is represented and configured as a switch port in the Avaya switch.

  • Page 20: Rfc 1483

    ATM QoS Sets. A QoS Domain also consists of a series of QoS Sets and their priority mappings. Avaya P550R/P580/P880/P882 Multiservice Switch ATM Uplink Module User Guide, Version 2.0 50 Series modules require a license key in order to use RFC 1483.

  • Page 21: Uni Signaling

    The network is able to adapt to changes in the addressing of a network or the topology of the network as switches are added or deleted. Avaya P550R/P580/P880/P882 Multiservice Switch ATM Uplink Module User Guide, Version 2.0 Overview...

  • Page 22: Link Failover

    For more information on spanning tree support and configuration, refer to the Avaya P550R/P580/P880/P882 Switch User Guide. Avaya P550R/P580/P880/P882 Multiservice Switch ATM Uplink Module User Guide, Version 2.0 Bridge Protocol Data Units (BPDUs). This allows each LEC to have a spanning tree state that is independent of the other LECs on its module and does not support spanning tree on RFC1483 connections.

  • Page 23: Random Early Detection (Red)

    80 Series modules also provide 8 separate queues for better Quality of Service where each Ethernet priority has its own queue. Multiple ATM Uplink Modules You can install more than one ATM Uplink module in your Avaya P550R/P580/P880/P882 Multiservice Switch. Using multiple ATM Uplink modules provides the following advantages: Avaya P550R/P580/P880/P882 Multiservice Switch ATM Uplink Module User Guide, Version 2.0...

  • Page 24: Oam Support

    OAM support is valid only on RFC1483 VSPs (not LAN Emulation Clients (LECs)). Avaya P550R/P580/P880/P882 Multiservice Switch ATM Uplink Module User Guide, Version 2.0 By statically assigning the LECs of the same ELAN on different ATM Uplink modules to the same VLAN, per-VLAN spanning tree provides failover.

  • Page 25: Chapter 2 - Configuring The Atm Uplink Module

    Web Agent for quick and simple configuration changes. * Note: Refer to the Avaya P550R/P580/P880/P882 Switch User Avaya P550R/P580/P880/P882 Multiservice Switch ATM Uplink Module User Guide, Version 2.0 “Configuring RFC 1483.” Logging into the ATM Uplink Module Using the Web Agent...
  • Page 26 Although the Web Agent supports most frame-capable browsers, the system has been qualified with the following browsers: To log in to the switch Web Agent: Avaya P550R/P580/P880/P882 Multiservice Switch ATM Uplink Module User Guide, Version 2.0 Netscape Navigator 4.5 or later Microsoft Internet Explorer 3.0 or later 1.

  • Page 27: Viewing Module Settings

    After you install the ATM Uplink module, you may want to view the module information to ensure that the system recognizes the module. To view the ATM uplink module information: Avaya P550R/P580/P880/P882 Multiservice Switch ATM Uplink Module User Guide, Version 2.0 Figure 2. General Information Dialog Box Viewing ATM Uplink Module Details Viewing Module Information 1.
  • Page 28 2. Click the Model Number (for example, M8002R- AOC12MMF, M8002R-AOC12SMF, M8002R-AOC3MMF, or M8002R-AOC3SMF) of the ATM Uplink module you want to view. The Module Details dialog box opens (Figure Figure 4. Module Details Dialog Box Avaya P550R/P580/P880/P882 Multiservice Switch ATM Uplink Module User Guide, Version 2.0...

  • Page 29: Viewing Module Information

    Viewing Module Information To view ATM Uplink module information: Avaya P550R/P580/P880/P882 Multiservice Switch ATM Uplink Module User Guide, Version 2.0 3. Optional: Enter any notes in the Notes field. 4. Click APPLY to save your changes if you entered any notes or click CANCEL to restore the previous settings.
  • Page 30 APP2 Desired App MAC Flush Timer Avaya P550R/P580/P880/P882 Multiservice Switch ATM Uplink Module User Guide, Version 2.0 Table 6. ATM Module Information Parameters Definition The ATM Uplink module status. States include: • Waiting Init - The module is in setup mode.
  • Page 31 ATM Uplink module that are CAUTION in the current Running Config will be lost. Avaya P550R/P580/P880/P882 Multiservice Switch ATM Uplink Module User Guide, Version 2.0 3. Select the APP from the Desired App pull-down menu to use with the ATM Uplink module.

  • Page 32: Downloading Application Code

    Uplink Module CLI Reference for more details. * Note: Once you have downloaded new code, the ATM Uplink Avaya P550R/P580/P880/P882 Multiservice Switch ATM Uplink Module User Guide, Version 2.0 module must be reset. This can be accomplished by resetting the entire switch or just the ATM Uplink...
  • Page 33 To download the application code: Avaya P550R/P580/P880/P882 Multiservice Switch ATM Uplink Module User Guide, Version 2.0 1. Use a web browser to open the embedded Web Agent. 2. Navigate to the Module TFTP Update dialog box by expanding System->Configuration->TFTP Update and clicking the Module hyperlink.

  • Page 34: Modifying Atm Physical Ports

    Modifying ATM Physical Ports To modify ATM physical ports: 2-10 Avaya P550R/P580/P880/P882 Multiservice Switch ATM Uplink Module User Guide, Version 2.0 4. Wait for the download of the application code to complete. To get the status of the download, click the Status button.
  • Page 35 Line Type Medium Type Path Width Maximum Bandwidth (bps) Avaya P550R/P580/P880/P882 Multiservice Switch ATM Uplink Module User Guide, Version 2.0 Figure 9. ATM Physical Ports Dialog Box 3. Select the port ID you want to modify. 4. Use Table 10...

  • Page 36: Viewing Atm Uplink Module Statistics

    Status Viewing ATM Uplink Module Statistics To view ATM Uplink module statistics: 2-12 Avaya P550R/P580/P880/P882 Multiservice Switch ATM Uplink Module User Guide, Version 2.0 Definition Select the administrative status of the port from the pull-down menu. Options include: • Up - The ATM desired operational status.
  • Page 37 Avaya P550R/P580/P880/P882 Multiservice Switch ATM Uplink Module User Guide, Version 2.0 Configuring the ATM Uplink Module * Notes: • To verify the ATM Uplink module number, select Modules & Ports > Configuration. The Module Information dialog box opens module numbers.
  • Page 38 Up-Link CPU AAL5 packets to Up- Link dropped for output Q full 2-14 Avaya P550R/P580/P880/P882 Multiservice Switch ATM Uplink Module User Guide, Version 2.0 Table 13. Module Statistics Parameters Description Total ATM cells received on this port minus idle cells.
  • Page 39 AAL5 packets from Up-Link CPU dropped for no buffer Avaya P550R/P580/P880/P882 Multiservice Switch ATM Uplink Module User Guide, Version 2.0 Configuring the ATM Uplink Module Description AAL5 frames received over ATM intended for the uplink CPU but dropped for resource exhaustion.

  • Page 40: Configuring Red Pack Parameters

    For more information on RED Pack and how it can effect your network, see To configure RED pack parameters: 2-16 Avaya P550R/P580/P880/P882 Multiservice Switch ATM Uplink Module User Guide, Version 2.0 Description AAL5 frames transmitted by the uplink CPU, but dropped for hardware error.
  • Page 41 Parameter RED Pack ID Minimum Threshold Avaya P550R/P580/P880/P882 Multiservice Switch ATM Uplink Module User Guide, Version 2.0 4. Click RED Pack Settings. The RED Pack Parameters dialog box opens (Figure 15). Table 16 * Note: There are four RED Pack settings available. Each default settings can be modified.
  • Page 42 Maximum Threshold Probability Queue Weight Pack ID 2-18 Avaya P550R/P580/P880/P882 Multiservice Switch ATM Uplink Module User Guide, Version 2.0 Description The maximum number of cells allowed in the queue. If this number is surpassed, incoming packets are dropped randomly with the highest probability.

  • Page 43: Chapter 3 - Configuring Lane

    "LANE" in Chapter 1. The following sections are included in this chapter: Configuring Signaling Settings Configuring signaling settings includes: Avaya P550R/P580/P880/P882 Multiservice Switch ATM Uplink Module User Guide, Version 2.0 Configuring Signaling Settings Configuring QoS Settings Configuring ATM Switch Port Parameters...

  • Page 44: Modifying Network Configuration

    Chapter 3 Modifying Network Configuration To modify Network configuration parameters: Avaya P550R/P580/P880/P882 Multiservice Switch ATM Uplink Module User Guide, Version 2.0 1. Select Modules & Ports > Configuration from the Web Agent. The Module Information dialog box opens (Figure 18).
  • Page 45 Avaya P550R/P580/P880/P882 Multiservice Switch ATM Uplink Module User Guide, Version 2.0 Figure 20. ATM Configuration Dialog Box 4. Click Signalling Settings. The ATM Network (Signalling Settings) dialog box opens (Figure 21). Figure 21. ATM Network (Signalling Settings) Dialog Box 5. Select the Signalling Setting parameters (Multiport, ATM Address Prefix, PNNI Level and/or Administrative Status) you want to modify.
  • Page 46 Chapter 3 Avaya P550R/P580/P880/P882 Multiservice Switch ATM Uplink Module User Guide, Version 2.0 changing the parameters, change the Administrative Status state to Up for the changes to take effect. 6. Use the information in Table 22 to modify your ATM network parameters.

  • Page 47: Creating Virtual Ports

    Creating Virtual Ports To create virtual ports: Avaya P550R/P580/P880/P882 Multiservice Switch ATM Uplink Module User Guide, Version 2.0 1. Select Modules & Ports > Configuration from the Web Agent. The Module Information dialog box opens (Figure 18). 2. Click ATM in the Type column of the ATM Uplink module you want to create a virtual port for.
  • Page 48 Chapter 3 Avaya P550R/P580/P880/P882 Multiservice Switch ATM Uplink Module User Guide, Version 2.0 7. Click APPLY to save your changes or CANCEL to restore the previous settings. Table 24. Virtual Port Configuration Parameters Parameter Definition Name Enter a user-assigned name for this port.

  • Page 49: Modifying Virtual Ports

    Modifying Virtual Ports To modify virtual ports: Avaya P550R/P580/P880/P882 Multiservice Switch ATM Uplink Module User Guide, Version 2.0 Table 24. Virtual Port Configuration Parameters Parameter Definition Traffic Shape Rate Enter the maximum cell rate allowed on (cps) this virtual port. The range is 0-line rate cps.
  • Page 50 Chapter 3 Avaya P550R/P580/P880/P882 Multiservice Switch ATM Uplink Module User Guide, Version 2.0 1. Select Modules & Ports > Configuration from the Web Agent. The Module Information dialog box opens (Figure 18). 2. Click ATM in the Type column of the ATM Uplink module you want to modify.
  • Page 51 Avaya P550R/P580/P880/P882 Multiservice Switch ATM Uplink Module User Guide, Version 2.0 8. Use the information in Table 24 to modify your virtual port parameters. * Note: Physical Port and VPI parameters cannot be modified from the from the Modify Virtual Port dialog box.

  • Page 52: Deleting Virtual Ports

    3-10 Avaya P550R/P580/P880/P882 Multiservice Switch ATM Uplink Module User Guide, Version 2.0 1. Select Modules & Ports > Configuration from the Web Agent. The Module Information dialog box opens (Figure 18).

  • Page 53: Creating A Qos Domain

    When you create a QoS Domain, it will automatically contain a predefined UBR QoS Set with Handle 0 To create a QoS domain: Avaya P550R/P580/P880/P882 Multiservice Switch ATM Uplink Module User Guide, Version 2.0 Creating a QoS Domain Modifying QoS Domains...
  • Page 54 Chapter 3 Parameter Name QoS Set 3-12 Avaya P550R/P580/P880/P882 Multiservice Switch ATM Uplink Module User Guide, Version 2.0 Figure 26. QOS Domains Dialog Box Table 27. QoS Domains Parameters Definition The QoS Domain ID number. This number is assigned by the ATM Uplink module.

  • Page 55: Modifying Qos Domains

    Modifying QoS Domains To modify QoS domains: * Note: All LECs associated with a QoS domain must be Avaya P550R/P580/P880/P882 Multiservice Switch ATM Uplink Module User Guide, Version 2.0 6. Use the parameters described in Table 29 to create a QoS domain.
  • Page 56 Chapter 3 3-14 Avaya P550R/P580/P880/P882 Multiservice Switch ATM Uplink Module User Guide, Version 2.0 6. Click Modify. The Modify QoS Domain <#> dialog box opens (Figure 30). * Note: The Administrative state of all LECs using this QoS Domain need to be Disabled before the QoS Domain can be modified.

  • Page 57: Deleting Qos Domains

    Name Outbound Priority Deleting QoS Domains To delete QoS domains: Avaya P550R/P580/P880/P882 Multiservice Switch ATM Uplink Module User Guide, Version 2.0 Table 31. Default QoS Set Parameters Definition Enter the new name of the QoS domain. The default value is defaultDomain.

  • Page 58: Managing Qos Sets

    Chapter 3 Managing QoS Sets To manage QoS sets: 3-16 Avaya P550R/P580/P880/P882 Multiservice Switch ATM Uplink Module User Guide, Version 2.0 1. Select Modules & Ports > Configuration from the Web Agent. The Module Information dialog box opens (Figure 18).
  • Page 59 Traffic Class Traffic Class Parameters RED Pack ID Avaya P550R/P580/P880/P882 Multiservice Switch ATM Uplink Module User Guide, Version 2.0 Table 33. Manage QoS Sets Dialog Box Parameters Definition The QoS set handle number. The handle acts as the internal reference number. Every QoS set configured on the ATM Uplink module must have a unique handle.

  • Page 60: Deleting Qos Sets

    Chapter 3 Deleting QoS Sets To delete QoS sets: 3-18 Avaya P550R/P580/P880/P882 Multiservice Switch ATM Uplink Module User Guide, Version 2.0 6. Complete one of the following: Click DELETE. The Delete QoS Set dialog box opens. — Refer to "Deleting QoS Sets", later in this chapter.

  • Page 61: Modifying Qos Sets

    Modifying QoS Sets To modify QoS sets: Avaya P550R/P580/P880/P882 Multiservice Switch ATM Uplink Module User Guide, Version 2.0 8. Click Yes to remove the QoS Set or click No to restore the previous setting. * Note: A QoS Set that is linked to an LEC cannot be deleted.
  • Page 62 Name QoS Handle Inbound Priority 3-20 Avaya P550R/P580/P880/P882 Multiservice Switch ATM Uplink Module User Guide, Version 2.0 Figure 34. Modify QoS Set Dialog Box 8. Use the parameters described in Table 35 to modify your QoS set. 9. Click APPLY to save your changes or click CANCEL to restore the previous settings.
  • Page 63 Parameter Traffic Class CDVT Avaya P550R/P580/P880/P882 Multiservice Switch ATM Uplink Module User Guide, Version 2.0 Table 35. QoS Set Creation Parameters Definition The traffic class for the set you are creating. Values include: • UBR - Unspecified bit rate which is...
  • Page 64 Chapter 3 Parameter RED Pack ID 3-22 Avaya P550R/P580/P880/P882 Multiservice Switch ATM Uplink Module User Guide, Version 2.0 Table 35. QoS Set Creation Parameters Definition Enter the Sustainable Cell Rate. This traffic parameter specifies an upper bound on the average rate of the conforming cells of an ATM connection.

  • Page 65: Creating A Qos Set

    * Note: When attempting to establish non-UBR traffic class To create a QoS Set: Avaya P550R/P580/P880/P882 Multiservice Switch ATM Uplink Module User Guide, Version 2.0 UBR (Unspecified Bit Rate) - Allows any amount of data up to a specified maximum to be sent across the network, but there are no guarantees in terms of delivery, file transfer, Ethernet connectivity, cell loss rate, or delay.
  • Page 66 Chapter 3 3-24 Avaya P550R/P580/P880/P882 Multiservice Switch ATM Uplink Module User Guide, Version 2.0 5. Click Manage QoS Sets in the QoS Column for the QoS Set you want to manage. The QoS Sets for QoS Domain <#> dialog box opens (Figure 32).

  • Page 67: Configuring Atm Switch Port Parameters

    This section includes: Creating ATM LEC Switch Ports To create an ATM LEC switch port: Avaya P550R/P580/P880/P882 Multiservice Switch ATM Uplink Module User Guide, Version 2.0 Creating ATM LEC Switch Ports Modifying ATM LEC Switch Ports Deleting ATM LEC Switch Ports...
  • Page 68 Chapter 3 3-26 Avaya P550R/P580/P880/P882 Multiservice Switch ATM Uplink Module User Guide, Version 2.0 Figure 37. Switch Ports Dialog Box 3. Click Manage LEC Switch Ports. The ATM LEC Switch Ports dialog box opens (Figure 38). Figure 38. ATM LEC Switch Ports Dialog Box 4.
  • Page 69 Version Administrative Status QoS Domain Avaya P550R/P580/P880/P882 Multiservice Switch ATM Uplink Module User Guide, Version 2.0 Figure 39. Create LEC Switch Port Dialog Box 5. Use the information in Table 40 to create the ATM switch port parameters. Table 40. ATM Switch Port Configuration Parameters...
  • Page 70 Server ATM Address Client Selector Proxy Value 3-28 Avaya P550R/P580/P880/P882 Multiservice Switch ATM Uplink Module User Guide, Version 2.0 Definition Select the join mode used by this port. Values are: • LECS - Default - Select when ELANs are controlled by a LECS.

  • Page 71: Modifying Atm Lec Switch Ports

    Modifying ATM LEC Switch Ports To modify an ATM LEC switch port: Avaya P550R/P580/P880/P882 Multiservice Switch ATM Uplink Module User Guide, Version 2.0 1. Select Modules & Ports > Configuration from the Web Agent. The Module Information dialog box opens (Figure 18).
  • Page 72 Parameter Name Version 3-30 Avaya P550R/P580/P880/P882 Multiservice Switch ATM Uplink Module User Guide, Version 2.0 Figure 41. Modify LEC Switch Port Dialog Box 6. Use the parameters described in Table 42 to modify the LEC Switch Ports. Table 42. LEC Switch Port Parameters...
  • Page 73 Frame Count Max Unknown Frame Time LE ARP Trigger Count Avaya P550R/P580/P880/P882 Multiservice Switch ATM Uplink Module User Guide, Version 2.0 Table 42. LEC Switch Port Parameters Definition Select the Administrative Status of the port from the pull-down menu. Options are: •...
  • Page 74 Chapter 3 Parameter Max BUS Rate Agetime 3-32 Avaya P550R/P580/P880/P882 Multiservice Switch ATM Uplink Module User Guide, Version 2.0 Table 42. LEC Switch Port Parameters Definition By default, ATM does not rate limit the BUS connections. To rate limit the BUS connections, enter the Max BUS rate.

  • Page 75: Deleting Atm Lec Switch Ports

    Viewing LEC Port Operational Information To view the LEC port operational information: Avaya P550R/P580/P880/P882 Multiservice Switch ATM Uplink Module User Guide, Version 2.0 1. Select Modules & Ports > Configuration from the Web Agent. The Module Information dialog box opens (Figure 18).
  • Page 76 Circuits) Proxy List ARP Entries 3-34 Avaya P550R/P580/P880/P882 Multiservice Switch ATM Uplink Module User Guide, Version 2.0 Table 44. LEC Port Operational Information Parameters Description The ATM Address for the LEC is displayed above the top of the operation information.

  • Page 77: Viewing Vc Counters

    The VC counters indicate whether or not traffic is passing through the network and at what rate. To view the VC counter information: Avaya P550R/P580/P880/P882 Multiservice Switch ATM Uplink Module User Guide, Version 2.0 1. Select Modules & Ports > Configuration from the Web Agent.
  • Page 78 Chapter 3 Parameter Cells Packets Dropped Packets 3-36 Avaya P550R/P580/P880/P882 Multiservice Switch ATM Uplink Module User Guide, Version 2.0 Parameter Description Type Displays the type of VC: • Multicast forward (ATM Forum) • Multicast receive (ATM Forum) • Control Direct (ATM Forum) •...

  • Page 79: Viewing The Proxy List

    To view the Proxy List: Figure 49. Proxy List for LEC Switch Port <#>/VLAN <#> Dialog Avaya P550R/P580/P880/P882 Multiservice Switch ATM Uplink Module User Guide, Version 2.0 1. Select Modules & Ports > Configuration from the Web Agent. The Module Information dialog box opens (Figure 18).

  • Page 80: Viewing The Priority Mapping Table

    Parameter MAC Address Type 3-38 Avaya P550R/P580/P880/P882 Multiservice Switch ATM Uplink Module User Guide, Version 2.0 1. Select Modules & Ports > Configuration from the Web Agent. The Module Information dialog box opens (Figure 18). 2. Click the number in the Switch Ports column for the ATM Uplink module you want to view the priority mapping table for.
  • Page 81 Parameter State ATM Address Figure 52. Priority Mapping for LEC Switch Port <#>/VLAN <#> Avaya P550R/P580/P880/P882 Multiservice Switch ATM Uplink Module User Guide, Version 2.0 Description Displays whether an ARP entry is Active or Inactive. • Active • Inactive The ATM address of the LEC on the other side of the ATM cloud that is the Proxy for the destination MAC address.

  • Page 82: Configuring Lec Switch Port Parameters

    Configuring LEC Switch Port Parameters To configure LEC switch port parameters: 3-40 Avaya P550R/P580/P880/P882 Multiservice Switch ATM Uplink Module User Guide, Version 2.0 Table 53. Priority Mapping Parameters Description This is the Ethernet priority value. For each value (0 - 7), this table indicates which VP/VC will forward Ethernet frames tagged with this priority.
  • Page 83 Allow Learning Spanning Tree Mode Fast Start Avaya P550R/P580/P880/P882 Multiservice Switch ATM Uplink Module User Guide, Version 2.0 Figure 54. Switch Port Configuration Dialog Box 4. Use the parameters described in Table 55 to configure your switch port. Table 55. Switch Port Configuration Parameters...

  • Page 84: Viewing Pnni Statistics

    The information in the PNNI Link table indicates which ATM devices are directly connected through a physical link. At most, 3-42 Avaya P550R/P580/P880/P882 Multiservice Switch ATM Uplink Module User Guide, Version 2.0 Definition This feature is unsupported for the ATM Uplink module.
  • Page 85 To view PNNI link state information: Parameter Port ID Avaya P550R/P580/P880/P882 Multiservice Switch ATM Uplink Module User Guide, Version 2.0 1. Select Modules & Ports > Configuration from the Web Agent. The Module Information dialog box opens (Figure 18).

  • Page 86: Viewing Pnni Node Information

    PNNI hierarchy and thus will have a single entry. To view PNNI node information: 3-44 Avaya P550R/P580/P880/P882 Multiservice Switch ATM Uplink Module User Guide, Version 2.0 Table 57. PNNI Link Parameters Definition Displays the state of the hello protocol exchanges over this link.
  • Page 87 Avaya P550R/P580/P880/P882 Multiservice Switch ATM Uplink Module User Guide, Version 2.0 1. Select Modules & Ports > Configuration from the Web Agent. The Module Information dialog box opens (Figure 18). 2. Click ATM in the Type column of the ATM module you want to view the PNNI node information for.

  • Page 88: Viewing Pnni Map Node Information

    PNNI level and in the same Peer Group as the ATM Uplink module. To view PNNI Map Node information: 3-46 Avaya P550R/P580/P880/P882 Multiservice Switch ATM Uplink Module User Guide, Version 2.0 1. Select Modules & Ports > Configuration from the Web Agent. The Module Information dialog box opens (Figure 18).

  • Page 89: Viewing Pnni Route Address Information

    The PNNI Route Address information lists which Port and Path to forward traffic on to reach an end destination. To view PNNI Route Address information: Avaya P550R/P580/P880/P882 Multiservice Switch ATM Uplink Module User Guide, Version 2.0 Table 61. PNNI Map Node Table Parameters Parameter...
  • Page 90 Protocol Prefix Length Port ID 3-48 Avaya P550R/P580/P880/P882 Multiservice Switch ATM Uplink Module User Guide, Version 2.0 Figure 62. PNNI Route Address Table Dialog Box Table 63. PNNI Route Address Table Parameters Definition Displays the value of the ATM end system address prefix.

  • Page 91: Chapter 4 - Configuring Rfc 1483

    Since the VSP does not need “replicate” the Frame for two or more destinations, the VSP is said to be “Non-Replicating”. Avaya P550R/P580/P880/P882 Multiservice Switch ATM Uplink User Guide, Version 2.0. The ATM Uplink module must replicate flooded (broadcast/ unknown) packets to all VCs in a broadcast domain.

  • Page 92: Atm Links

    This may be desirable if you have two service providers and want to direct all traffic to the preferred provider. Avaya P550R/P580/P880/P882 Multiservice Switch ATM Uplink User Guide, Version 2.0. Operation OAM) cells. These cells are sent...

  • Page 93: Non-Replicating Vsp Example

    Both sites would bind the Engineering VSP to the Engineering VLAN. Failure to configure the same PVCs on both ends will result in traffic being lost since each site would not recognize the other’s VCs. Avaya P550R/P580/P880/P882 Multiservice Switch ATM Uplink User Guide, Version 2.0. modules. Eng_Site_2 Eng_Site_1...

  • Page 94: Replicating Vsp Example

    Site 3 would create VSP “Engineering” with ATM Links “Eng_Site_1” and “Eng_Site_2”. All three sites would bind their Engineering VSP to the Engineering VLAN. For more information on RFC 1483, refer to Avaya P550R/P580/P880/P882 Multiservice Switch ATM Uplink User Guide, Version 2.0. Eng_Site_2 Eng_Site_1 ATM Network Eng_Site_1...

  • Page 95: Configuring Virtual Switch Ports

    Creating Virtual Switch Ports To create virtual switch ports: Avaya P550R/P580/P880/P882 Multiservice Switch ATM Uplink User Guide, Version 2.0. Chapter 3 Configuring LANE . obtain a license key. If you plan on configuring RFC 1483 and did not have a license key, please contact your Avaya Sales representative.
  • Page 96 2. Click the number of the switch port in the Switch Ports column of the ATM Uplink module you want to view the module information for. The Switch Ports dialog box opens (Figure 65). Avaya P550R/P580/P880/P882 Multiservice Switch ATM Uplink User Guide, Version 2.0.
  • Page 97 3. Click Manage Virtual Switch Ports. The Virtual Switch Ports dialog box opens (Figure 66). * Note: You may have to scroll down to see the Manage Virtual Switch Ports link. Figure 66. Virtual Switch Ports Dialog Box Avaya P550R/P580/P880/P882 Multiservice Switch ATM Uplink User Guide, Version 2.0.
  • Page 98 Chapter 4 Parameter Name Type Avaya P550R/P580/P880/P882 Multiservice Switch ATM Uplink User Guide, Version 2.0. 4. Click Create. The Create Virtual Switch Port dialog box opens (Figure 67). Figure 67. Create Virtual Switch Port Dialog Box 5. Use the parameters described in virtual port.
  • Page 99 Administrative Status Packet Replication Default Port Default PVC Avaya P550R/P580/P880/P882 Multiservice Switch ATM Uplink User Guide, Version 2.0. Configuring RFC 1483 Definition Note: This parameter appears only in the Modify Virtual Switch Port dialog box. Select the Administrative Status of the port.

  • Page 100: Creating Static Laft Entries

    Static LAFT entries. If a frame arrives with a destination MAC in the LAFT for that ATM 4-10 Avaya P550R/P580/P880/P882 Multiservice Switch ATM Uplink User Guide, Version 2.0. Definition If you add a static AFT entry on the supervisor, a static LAFT is automatically created bound to the Default ATM Link.
  • Page 101 Link, the ATM Uplink module will forward that Frame down the appropriate priority VC. To create a static LAFT entry: Avaya P550R/P580/P880/P882 Multiservice Switch ATM Uplink User Guide, Version 2.0. 1. Select Modules & Ports > Configuration from the Web Agent. The Module Information dialog box opens (Figure 70).
  • Page 102 Ports dialog box opens (Figure 72). * Note: You may have to scroll down to see the Manage Virtual Switch Ports link. Figure 72. Virtual Switch Ports Dialog Box 4-12 Avaya P550R/P580/P880/P882 Multiservice Switch ATM Uplink User Guide, Version 2.0.
  • Page 103 * Note: Routed VSPs do not support Static LAFT entries and * Note: The ATM Link must exist in the VSP and the name is Avaya P550R/P580/P880/P882 Multiservice Switch ATM Uplink User Guide, Version 2.0. 4. Click the Static LAFT link in the Static LAFT column for the VSP.

  • Page 104: Deleting Static Laft Entries

    Deleting Static LAFT Entries To delete a static LAFT entry: 4-14 Avaya P550R/P580/P880/P882 Multiservice Switch ATM Uplink User Guide, Version 2.0. Figure 75. Static LAFTs on VSP <ID> 1. Navigate to the Static LAFT Entries on VSP <ID> dialog box (follow the steps for creating a Static LAFT to get to the dialog box).

  • Page 105: Modifying Virtual Switch Ports

    Modifying Virtual Switch Ports To modify virtual switch ports: Avaya P550R/P580/P880/P882 Multiservice Switch ATM Uplink User Guide, Version 2.0. 1. Select Modules & Ports > Configuration from the Web Agent. The Module Information dialog box opens (Figure 64). 2. Click the number of the switch port in the Switch Ports column of the ATM Uplink module you want to modify the virtual switch ports for.

  • Page 106: Deleting Virtual Switch Ports

    Figure 77. Modify Virtual Switch Port Dialog Box (with packet Deleting Virtual Switch Ports To delete virtual switch ports: 4-16 Avaya P550R/P580/P880/P882 Multiservice Switch ATM Uplink User Guide, Version 2.0. Figure 76. Modify Virtual Switch Port Dialog Box (without packet replication) replication) 6.
  • Page 107 Avaya P550R/P580/P880/P882 Multiservice Switch ATM Uplink User Guide, Version 2.0. 1. Select Modules & Ports > Configuration from the Web Agent. The Module Information dialog box opens (Figure 64). 2. Click the number of the switch port in the Switch Ports column of the ATM Uplink module you want to delete the virtual switch ports from.

  • Page 108: Configuring Atm Links Within Virtual Switch Ports

    Creating ATM Links within Virtual Switch Ports To create an ATM link: 4-18 Avaya P550R/P580/P880/P882 Multiservice Switch ATM Uplink User Guide, Version 2.0. Creating ATM Links within Virtual Switch Ports Modifying ATM Links for Virtual Switch Ports Deleting ATM Links for Virtual Switch Ports 1.

  • Page 109: Modifying Atm Links For Virtual Switch Ports

    Modifying ATM Links for Virtual Switch Ports To modify ATM links: Avaya P550R/P580/P880/P882 Multiservice Switch ATM Uplink User Guide, Version 2.0. 2. Click the number of the switch port in the Switch Ports column of the ATM Uplink module you want to create ATM links for.
  • Page 110 Chapter 4 4-20 Avaya P550R/P580/P880/P882 Multiservice Switch ATM Uplink User Guide, Version 2.0. 3. Click Manage Virtual Switch Ports. The Virtual Switch Ports dialog box opens (Figure * Note: You may have to scroll down to see the Manage Virtual Switch Ports link.
  • Page 111 Figure 79. Modify ATM Link <name> for Virtual Switch Port <#> Avaya P550R/P580/P880/P882 Multiservice Switch ATM Uplink User Guide, Version 2.0. 6. Click Modify. The Modify ATM Link <name> for Virtual Switch Port <#> dialog box opens * Note: The Default Channel field does not appear for Non-Packet Replication VSPs.
  • Page 112 Link OAM Loopback Outbound Priority 4-22 Avaya P550R/P580/P880/P882 Multiservice Switch ATM Uplink User Guide, Version 2.0. Table 80. ATM LInk for Virtual Switch Port Parameters Description Enter the user-defined name for the ATM Link. (1 - 31 character) Select the administrative status of the port.

  • Page 113: Deleting Atm Links For Virtual Switch Ports

    RFC1483, you define the PVC in advance and as such, configure the parameters when you configure the PVC. To manage PVCs: Avaya P550R/P580/P880/P882 Multiservice Switch ATM Uplink User Guide, Version 2.0. 1. Select Modules & Ports > Configuration from the Web Agent. The Module Information dialog box opens (Figure 64).
  • Page 114 Chapter 4 4-24 Avaya P550R/P580/P880/P882 Multiservice Switch ATM Uplink User Guide, Version 2.0. 2. Click the number of the switch port in the Switch Ports column of the ATM Uplink module you want to manage PVCs on. The Switch Ports dialog box opens 3.
  • Page 115 Avaya P550R/P580/P880/P882 Multiservice Switch ATM Uplink User Guide, Version 2.0. Click CREATE UBR to create a UBR PVC class set. Refer — to Creating a PVC Class Set, later in this chapter for more information. Click CREATE CBR to create a CBR PVC class set. Refer —...

  • Page 116: Deleting Permanent Virtual Channels

    Chapter 4 Deleting Permanent Virtual Channels To delete a PVC: 4-26 Avaya P550R/P580/P880/P882 Multiservice Switch ATM Uplink User Guide, Version 2.0. 1. Select Modules & Ports > Configuration from the Web Agent. The Module Information dialog box opens (Figure 64).

  • Page 117: Modifying Permanent Virtual Channels

    Modifying Permanent Virtual Channels To modify PVCs: Avaya P550R/P580/P880/P882 Multiservice Switch ATM Uplink User Guide, Version 2.0. 1. Select Modules & Ports > Configuration from the Web Agent. The Module Information dialog box opens (Figure 64). 2. Click the number of the switch port in the Switch Ports column of the ATM Uplink module you want to modify the PVCs for.
  • Page 118 Chapter 4 4-28 Avaya P550R/P580/P880/P882 Multiservice Switch ATM Uplink User Guide, Version 2.0. Figure 82. Modify PVC Dialog Box 8. Use the parameters described in 9. Click APPLY to save changes or click CANCEL to exit the Modify PVC dialog box without saving changes.
  • Page 119 Avaya P550R/P580/P880/P882 Multiservice Switch ATM Uplink User Guide, Version 2.0. Parameter Definition Inbound Priority Enter the priority to be assigned to frames received on this PVC as they are passed onto the local VLAN segment. The valid range is 0 - 7.
  • Page 120 Chapter 4 4-30 Avaya P550R/P580/P880/P882 Multiservice Switch ATM Uplink User Guide, Version 2.0. Parameter Definition Enter the Peak Cell Rate. This is a traffic parameter specifying an upper bound on the rate at which traffic can be submitted on an ATM connection. The unit of measurement is cells/second.

  • Page 121: Creating A Pvc Class Set

    LANE. To create a PVC class set: Avaya P550R/P580/P880/P882 Multiservice Switch ATM Uplink User Guide, Version 2.0. UBR (Unspecified Bit Rate) - Allows any amount of data up to a specified maximum to be sent across the network, but there are no guarantees in terms of delivery, file transfer, ethernet connectivity, cell loss rate or delay.
  • Page 122 Chapter 4 4-32 Avaya P550R/P580/P880/P882 Multiservice Switch ATM Uplink User Guide, Version 2.0. 6. Click one of the following: • Create UBR • Create CBR • Create rtVBR • Create nrtVBR The Create PVC for ATM Link <xxx> dialog box opens (Figure 84).

  • Page 123: View Pvc Operational Information

    PVC counters keep track cells and packets as they are transmitted and received. To view the PVC counters: Avaya P550R/P580/P880/P882 Multiservice Switch ATM Uplink User Guide, Version 2.0. 1. Select Modules & Ports > Configuration from the Web Agent. The Module Information dialog box opens (Figure 64).
  • Page 124 Chapter 4 Figure 86. PVC <xxx> Counters for ATM Link <xxx> Dialog Box 4-34 Avaya P550R/P580/P880/P882 Multiservice Switch ATM Uplink User Guide, Version 2.0. * Note: You may have to scroll down to see the Manage Virtual Switch Ports link.
  • Page 125 Parameter Cells Packets Dropped Packets Avaya P550R/P580/P880/P882 Multiservice Switch ATM Uplink User Guide, Version 2.0. Table 87. PVC Counters Parameters Description The number of ATM cells received and/or transmitted. The number of Ethernet packets received and/or transmitted. The number of Ethernet packets dropped.

  • Page 126: Configuring Routed Vsps

    Complete the following steps to configure routed VSPs: VSPs 4-36 Avaya P550R/P580/P880/P882 Multiservice Switch ATM Uplink User Guide, Version 2.0. This configuration should be done as a one-sided configuration (i.e., It must be configured as if you did not know the manufacturer of the Switch/Router to which the VSP is connecting).

  • Page 127: Creating A Link For The Vsp

    Creating a link for the VSP Avaya P550R/P580/P880/P882 Multiservice Switch ATM Uplink User Guide, Version 2.0. b. Select the switch port number for the ATM Uplink module on which you want to modify the virtual switch ports from the Switch Ports column. The Switch Ports dialog box opens.

  • Page 128: Creating A Pvc For The Link

    Chapter 4 Creating a PVC for the Link 4-38 Avaya P550R/P580/P880/P882 Multiservice Switch ATM Uplink User Guide, Version 2.0. d. Select Manage Links in the ATM Links column. The ATM Link for Virtual Switch Port <#> dialog box opens. e. Click Create. The Create ATM Link for Virtual Switch Port <#>...
  • Page 129 Parameter Physical Port Inbound Priority Map Avaya P550R/P580/P880/P882 Multiservice Switch ATM Uplink User Guide, Version 2.0. * Notes: • The Create PVC dialog box may vary slightly, depending on the PVC traffic class set you chose to create. • The traffic class should be the same on both VSPs.
  • Page 130 Chapter 4 Parameter Traffic Class CDVT 4-40 Avaya P550R/P580/P880/P882 Multiservice Switch ATM Uplink User Guide, Version 2.0. Definition This is a non-editable field for viewing only. Displays the traffic class for the set you are creating. Values include: • UBR - Unspecified bit rate which is...

  • Page 131: Mapping Outbound Priority

    RED Pack ID Mapping Outbound Priority Avaya P550R/P580/P880/P882 Multiservice Switch ATM Uplink User Guide, Version 2.0. Definition Enter the Peak Cell Rate. This is a traffic parameter specifying an upper bound on the rate at which traffic can be submitted on an ATM connection.

  • Page 132: Setting The Default Pvc

    Setting the Default PVC 4-42 Avaya P550R/P580/P880/P882 Multiservice Switch ATM Uplink User Guide, Version 2.0. c. Select Manage Virtual Switch Ports. The Virtual Switch Ports dialog box opens. * Note: You may have to scroll down to see the Manage Virtual Switch Ports link.
  • Page 133 Avaya P550R/P580/P880/P882 Multiservice Switch ATM Uplink User Guide, Version 2.0. b. Select the switch port number for which you want to modify the virtual switch port from the Switch Ports column for the specific ATM Uplink Module. The Switch Ports dialog box opens.

  • Page 134: Creating A New Vlan For The Routed Interface

    Mapping the VSP to the VLAN 4-44 Avaya P550R/P580/P880/P882 Multiservice Switch ATM Uplink User Guide, Version 2.0. 6. To create a new VLAN for the routed interface: * Note: Refer to “Creating a VLAN” in Chapter 4, “Using VLANs, Spanning Tree, Hunt Groups, and VTP Snooping”...

  • Page 135: Creating An Ip Routed Interface On The Vlan

    Parameter Interface Interface Type Admin. State Avaya P550R/P580/P880/P882 Multiservice Switch ATM Uplink User Guide, Version 2.0. * Note: You cannot edit the Mirror Port field. h. Click Apply to save your changes, or Cancel to restore previous settings. 8. To create an IP Routed interface on the VLAN: * Note: Refer to “Creating an IP Interface”...
  • Page 136 Directed Broadcast IP Routing OSPF 4-46 Avaya P550R/P580/P880/P882 Multiservice Switch ATM Uplink User Guide, Version 2.0. Definition Specify the type of VLAN. Options include: • Default - Selects the default VLAN. • Discard - Selects the VLAN to be discarded.

  • Page 137: Setting Up A Static Arp Entry

    Relay Gateway Setting up a * Note: Steps 9-11 only need to be completed if the interface is Static ARP Entry Avaya P550R/P580/P880/P882 Multiservice Switch ATM Uplink User Guide, Version 2.0. Definition Specify the multicast protocol for the interface. Options include: •...

  • Page 138: Setting Up A Static Aft Entry

    Remote VLAN 4-48 Avaya P550R/P580/P880/P882 Multiservice Switch ATM Uplink User Guide, Version 2.0. 10. To set up a Static AFT entry for the ATM Uplink module MAC on the Routed VLAN to direct the outbound frames to the ATM Uplink module slot (e.g. slot 5 = 5.1): * Notes: •...
  • Page 139 Next-Hop Address Next-Hop Interface Cost Preference Avaya P550R/P580/P880/P882 Multiservice Switch ATM Uplink User Guide, Version 2.0. * Notes: • Refer to “Creating IP Static Routes” in Chapter 9, “Configuring IP Routing” in the Avaya P550R/P580/ P880/P882 Switch User Guide for more information.

  • Page 140: Configuring Failover And Loadsharing

    Complete the following steps to configure failover and optionally LoadSharing. 4-50 Avaya P550R/P580/P880/P882 Multiservice Switch ATM Uplink User Guide, Version 2.0. * Note: Refer to Chapter 4, “Configuring RFC 1483” in the Avaya P550/P880 ATM Uplink User Guide for more information, unless otherwise noted.
  • Page 141 Avaya P550R/P580/P880/P882 Multiservice Switch ATM Uplink User Guide, Version 2.0. 2. Create two ATM links on two different ports. * Note: The PVC’s Traffic Class and Priority should be the same for these two links. a. Select Modules & Ports > Configuration from the Web Agent.
  • Page 142 Chapter 4 4-52 Avaya P550R/P580/P880/P882 Multiservice Switch ATM Uplink User Guide, Version 2.0. e. Select Manage PVCs in the PVCs column for the ATM Link you want to manage the PVCs for. The PVCs for ATM Link <xxx> dialog box opens.
  • Page 143 Avaya P550R/P580/P880/P882 Multiservice Switch ATM Uplink User Guide, Version 2.0. d. Select Manage Links in the ATM Links column of the virtual switch port link you want to modify. The ATM Link for Virtual Switch Port <#> dialog box opens.
  • Page 144 Chapter 4 4-54 Avaya P550R/P580/P880/P882 Multiservice Switch ATM Uplink User Guide, Version 2.0. c. Select Manage Virtual Switch Ports. The Virtual Switch Ports dialog box opens. d. Select the VSP you want to enable in the ID column. e. Select Modify. The Modify Virtual Switch Port dialog box opens.

  • Page 145: Appendix A - Red

    The ATM Uplink Module supports the following ATM traffic classes: Avaya P550R/P580/P880/P882 Multiservice Switch ATM Uplink Module User Guide, Version 2.0 Unspecified Bit Rate (UBR) - traffic for which no level of service is guaranteed. Also called “best effort”. UBR traffic is transmitted whenever no committed traffic is scheduled.

  • Page 146: Queues Vcs And Packet Memory

    This fact has implications on the application of RED as outlined below (Figure 0- Avaya P550R/P580/P880/P882 Multiservice Switch ATM Uplink Module User Guide, Version 2.0 Constant Bit Rate (CBR) - traffic which reserves a specified...

  • Page 147: Red Parameters

    These parameters, exported to the user for modification, do not correspond exactly to the parameters as presented in the RED document published by Floyd & Jacobson. Avaya P550R/P580/P880/P882 Multiservice Switch ATM Uplink Module User Guide, Version 2.0 Figure 0-1. RED Deployment ATM Uplink...
  • Page 148 * Note: The following restrictions are enforced by the interface: Avaya P550R/P580/P880/P882 Multiservice Switch ATM Uplink Module User Guide, Version 2.0 that a frame is dropped across the MINTH – MAXTH range while a probability factor of –15 will decrease that...

  • Page 149: Red Pack Defaults

    ATM Uplink Module are outlined in Table 1. RED PACK ID Our data shows: * Note: Heavily damped large frame parameters allow for Avaya P550R/P580/P880/P882 Multiservice Switch ATM Uplink Module User Guide, Version 2.0 Table 1. RED Pack Default Values MinTh MaxTh...

  • Page 150: Technical Support

    Appendix A Technical Support To contact Avaya’s technical support: Avaya P550R/P580/P880/P882 Multiservice Switch ATM Uplink Module User Guide, Version 2.0 From the United States: 1-800-237-0016 Outside the United States: Contact your distributor.

  • Page 151: Appendix B - Lan Emulation Client (Lec) Proxy Configuration Setting

    MACs in the VLAN, including the remote one learned by the first LEC, and add them to its Proxy list. Avaya P550R/P580/P880/P882 Multiservice Switch ATM Uplink User Guide, Version 2.0 Figure 1-1. ProxyETHERNET Proxy Ethernet...

  • Page 152: Proxyall

    E-mail at: LSG-CTechPubs@avayactc.com Please cite the document title, part number, and page reference, if appropriate. Avaya P550R/P580/P880/P882Multiservice Switch ATM Uplink User Guide, Version 2.0 network configuration. Communication between different ELANs should almost always be made via a router.
  • Page 153 It allows ATM cells to be transmitted before the payload is full to accommodate an application’s timing requirements. The AAL 2 specification has not been completed by the ATM Forum. Avaya P550R/P580/P880/P882 Multiservice Switch ATM Uplink Module User Guide, Version 2.0...
  • Page 154 ATM’s Available Bit Rate (ABR) and Unspecified Bit Rate (UBR) are both “best effort” services. BOOTP The IETF’s boot protocol that lets an IP endstation acquire its IP address and boot file from a server. Defined by RFC 951. Avaya P550R/P580/P880/P882 Multiservice Switch ATM Uplink Module User Guide, Version 2.0...
  • Page 155 Character-based command line interface. Interface (CLI) Common Part The portion of the convergence sublayer of an AAL that remains the Convergence same, regardless of the type of traffic. Sublayer (CPCS) Avaya P550R/P580/P880/P882 Multiservice Switch ATM Uplink Module User Guide, Version 2.0...
  • Page 156 Non-volatile random access memory that can be written to and read from. Avaya P550R/P580/P880/P882 Multiservice Switch ATM Uplink Module User Guide, Version 2.0 DHCP defines mechanisms through which clients can be assigned a network address for a fixed lease, allowing for serial reassignment of network addresses to different clients.
  • Page 157 ATM, to provide multivendor networking. LANE defines a standard interface between edge devices and the ATM backbone. LANE operates at layer-2 of the OSI model, and supports all LAN protocols. Avaya P550R/P580/P880/P882 Multiservice Switch ATM Uplink Module User Guide, Version 2.0...
  • Page 158 Unknown Server (BUS) reside anywhere on the ATM network. Link A point-to-point duplex cable connection between two ATM cell switch ports. A link’s ATM switch port is specified by its Avaya system’s IP host name and port number. Link Control Establishes, configures, and tests the data-link connection.
  • Page 159 51, 155,and 622 Mbits, respectively. Organization The most significant 24-bits of an endstation’s MAC address; Unique Identifier contains the vendor ID name assigned by the IEEE. (OUI) Avaya P550R/P580/P880/P882 Multiservice Switch ATM Uplink Module User Guide, Version 2.0...
  • Page 160 PNNI automatically Interface (PNNI) and dynamically distributes routing information, enabling any switch to determine a path to any other switch. Avaya P550R/P580/P880/P882 Multiservice Switch ATM Uplink Module User Guide, Version 2.0...
  • Page 161 RFCs that supersede or elaborate on all or parts of previous RFCs. Avaya P550R/P580/P880/P882 Multiservice Switch ATM Uplink Module User Guide, Version 2.0 Class 1 specifies performance requirements and indicates that ATM’s quality of service should be comparable with the service offered by standard digital connections.
  • Page 162 IP address is to be used to identify the host ID portion of the address. Subnetwork A logical subdivision of a network protocol’s internetwork architecture, such as an IP subnet, IPX network, or DECnet area. G-10 Avaya P550R/P580/P880/P882 Multiservice Switch ATM Uplink Module User Guide, Version 2.0...
  • Page 163 VBR traffic, which can tolerate delays and fluctuating throughput. Virtual Circuit (VC) A defined route between two endpoints in an ATM network that may traverse several virtual paths. Avaya P550R/P580/P880/P882 Multiservice Switch ATM Uplink Module User Guide, Version 2.0 G-11...
  • Page 164 VLAN. Functionally, a VSP take the place of the BUS and LEC (LANE) in that it replicates flooded (broadcast/ unknown)packets to all VCs in a broadcast domain and learns the VC-relative location of all end-stations. G-12 Avaya P550R/P580/P880/P882 Multiservice Switch ATM Uplink Module User Guide, Version 2.0...
  • Page 165 ARP entry learned 3-38 resolving 3-38 ARP table parameters 3-38 ATM address 3-39 Avaya P550R/P580/P880/P882 Multiservice Switch ATM Uplink Module User Guide, Version 2.0 MAC address state 3-39 type 3-38 ATM Adaptation Layer (AAL) ATM Address ATM address ARP table parameters...
  • Page 166 VC type default channel 3-21 ATM link parameters default QoS set parameters deleting 3-17 4-29 ATM link permanent virtual channel Avaya P550R/P580/P880/P882 Multiservice Switch ATM Uplink Module User Guide, Version 2.0 4-35 3-36 3-40 3-35 3-28 3-31 3-28 3-44 4-18...
  • Page 167 Flash Memory Flood Frame Generic Flow Control (GFC) Field Avaya P550R/P580/P880/P882 Multiservice Switch ATM Uplink Module User Guide, Version 2.0 handle QoS set parameters Header Header Error Control (HEC) help adding files to a Web server...
  • Page 168 3-31 RED pack parameter 3-31 PVC parameters QoS set creation parameters traffic class parameter Avaya P550R/P580/P880/P882 Multiservice Switch ATM Uplink Module User Guide, Version 2.0 3-30 3-45 3-40 3-35 3-44 3-34 3-37 3-38...
  • Page 169 3-15 QoS set creation parameters QoS set parameters 3-17 switch port parameters 3-27 Avaya P550R/P580/P880/P882 Multiservice Switch ATM Uplink Module User Guide, Version 2.0 virtual port parameters network address add IP interface parameters network configuration modifying Network Control Protocols (NCPs)
  • Page 170 PNNI node information 3-17 viewing PNNI route address information viewing 3-45 PNNI route address table parameters address port ID prefix length Avaya P550R/P580/P880/P882 Multiservice Switch ATM Uplink Module User Guide, Version 2.0 4-23 4-28 3-35 3-42 3-47 3-47 3-46 3-44 3-43...
  • Page 171 LEC port operational information parameters 3-34 viewing 3-37 4-26 managing 4-23 modifying 4-27 PVC class set 4-31 Avaya P550R/P580/P880/P882 Multiservice Switch ATM Uplink Module User Guide, Version 2.0 creating nrtVBR rtVBR 4-31 4-31 PVC counters viewing 3-48 PVC counters parameters cells 4-35...
  • Page 172 APP1 APP2 boot version desired app module status 3-22 SNMP - Simple Network Management Protocol SNMP Community String Avaya P550R/P580/P880/P882 Multiservice Switch ATM Uplink Module User Guide, Version 2.0 2-18 2-18 2-17 2-18 2-18 2-17 Preface-x 3-44 3-23...
  • Page 173 3-17 4-29 4-40 3-17 4-29 4-40 traffic class parameter CDVT 3-17 Avaya P550R/P580/P880/P882 Multiservice Switch ATM Uplink Module User Guide, Version 2.0 3-17 3-17 peak-to-peak CDV QoS set parameters 3-17 traffic shape rate maximum cell rate virtual port parameters G-10...
  • Page 174 VC table parameters 4-33 virtual port parameters VSPs number supported G-12 wavelengths OC-12 OC-3 Web address Avaya G-12 Avaya P550R/P580/P880/P882 Multiservice Switch ATM Uplink Module User Guide, Version 2.0 3-10 G-12 4-10 4-14 4-18 4-16 4-15 4-46 3-34 3-43 3-40...

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