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Page 5: Table Of Contents
Using Window Buttons... 1-10 Getting Help ... 1-10 Using On-line Help... 1-10 Accessing On-line Documentation... 1-11 Getting Help from the Cabletron Systems Global Call Center ... 1-11 SmartSwitch 2000 Firmware... 1-12 Chapter 2 The SmartSwitch 2000 Chassis View Viewing Chassis Information ... 2-2 Front Panel Information...
Page 6 ConÞguring Ethernet Ports on Second Generation Devices ... 2-38 ConÞguring the COM Port... 2-43 Using an Uninterruptable Power Supply (UPS) ... 2-45 Redirecting TrafÞc on the SmartSwitch 2000 ... 2-48 Priority ConÞguration ... 2-50 ConÞguring Priority Queuing Based on Receive Port ... 2-51 ConÞguring Priority Queuing Based on MAC-layer Information ...
Page 7 Viewing Alarm Status ... 3-4 Creating and Editing a Basic Alarm... 3-6 Disabling a Basic Alarm ... 3-9 Viewing the Basic Alarm Log... 3-9 Advanced Alarm ConÞguration ... 3-11 Accessing the RMON Advanced Alarm/Event List... 3-11 Creating and Editing an Advanced Alarm ... 3-14 Creating and Editing an Event...
Page 8 Contents Chapter 6 FDDI Applications Concentrator ConÞguration ... 6-2 Connection Policy Window ... 6-6 Station List... 6-8 Stations Panel... 6-9 FDDI Performance ... 6-10 FDDI Statistics ... 6-12 Setting the FDDI Statistics Poll Rate... 6-13 ConÞguring FDDI Frame Translation Settings ... 6-14 Information about Ethernet and FDDI Frame Types...
Page 9: Chapter 1 Introduction
Introduction How to use this guide; related guides; software conventions; getting help; SmartSwitch 2000 ﬁrmware versions Welcome to the SPECTRUM Element Manager SmartSwitch 2000 UserÕs Guide. We have designed this guide to serve as a simple reference for using SPECTRUM Element Manager for the SmartSwitch 2000 family of devices.
Page 10 ¥ The 2H23-50R SmartSwitch is a 48 port MicroLAN 10/100 Mbps Ethernet switch (4 separately repeated MicroLANs of 12 ports each, via four RJ21 Telco connectors). The 2H23-50R also provides two FEPIM slots for uplinks, and features redundant internal power supplies.
Page 11 Þber, or long reach single-mode Þber SONET/SDH port, all via SC connectors. Two types of High Speed Interface Modules (HSIMs) are available for use with the various SmartSwitch 2000 models. Each HSIM provides frame translation between ATM, FDDI, WAN, Gigabit Ethernet, and Ethernet through an on-board Intel i960 processor: ¥...
Page 12 (refer to your UserÕs Guide for more information). Once it has been added to your List, Tree, or Map view, you can access and manage the HSIM according to the information in Chapter 2, View. HSIM-W87 ConÞguration The SmartSwitch 2000 Chassis...
Page 13: Using The Smartswitch 2000 Userõs Guide
Cabletron Systems Global Call Center. Chapter 2, the SmartSwitch 2000 device and explains how to use the mouse within the Chassis View; the operation of device-level management functions Ñ including Find Source Address, Port Redirect, Advanced Priority ConÞguration, pre-standard 802.1Q port-based VLAN conÞguration, enabling and disabling...
Page 14: Related Manuals
Related Manuals The SmartSwitch 2000 UserÕs Guide is only part of a complete document set designed to provide comprehensive information about the features available to you through SPECTRUM Element Manager. Other guides which include important information related to managing the SmartSwitch 2000 include: Cabletron SystemsÕ...
Page 15: Software Conventions
In accordance with Year 2000 compliance requirements, SPECTRUM Element Manager now displays and allows you to set all dates with four-digit year values.
Page 16: Common Smartswitch 2000 Window Fields
Common SmartSwitch 2000 Window Fields Similar descriptive information is displayed in boxes at the top of most device-speciÞc windows in SPECTRUM Element Manager, as illustrated in Figure 1-2, below.
Page 17 IP Address Displays the deviceÕs IP (Internet Protocol) Address; this will be the IP address used to deÞne the device icon. IP addresses are assigned via Local Management for the SmartSwitch 2000; they cannot be changed via SPECTRUM Element Manager. Location Displays the user-deÞned location of the device.
Page 18: Using Window Buttons
Informational Þelds describing the boards and/or ports being modeled are also displayed in most windows: Board Number Displays the number of the board. The SmartSwitch 2000 will always be Board 1. Port Number Displays the number of the monitored port.
Page 19: Accessing On-Line Documentation
If you need technical support related to SPECTRUM Element Manager, or if you have any questions, comments, or suggestions related to this manual or any of our products, please feel free to contact the Cabletron Systems Global Call Center via one of the following methods:...
Page 20: Smartswitch 2000 Firmware
For additional information about Cabletron Systems products, visit our World Wide Web site: http://www.cabletron.com/. For technical support, select Service and Support. SmartSwitch 2000 Firmware SPECTRUM Element Manager support for the SmartSwitch 2000 device has been tested against the following Þrmware versions: 2E42-27 2E42-27R...
Page 21 Introduction As a general rule, Þrmware versions for new products are liable to change rapidly; contact the Cabletron Systems Global Call Center for upgrade information for the latest customer NOTE release of Þrmware. SmartSwitch 2000 Firmware 1-13...
Page 22 Introduction 1-14 SmartSwitch 2000 Firmware...
Page 23: Chapter 2 The Smartswitch 2000 Chassis View
To access the SmartSwitch 2000 Chassis View window, use one of the following options: 1. In any map, list, or tree view, double-click on the SmartSwitch 2000 you wish to manage; 1. In any map, list, or tree view, click the left mouse button once to select the SmartSwitch 2000 you wish to manage.
Page 24: Viewing Chassis Information
List, Tree, or Map view, you can access the HSIM from its individual icon. Viewing Chassis Information The SmartSwitch 2000 Chassis View window representations of the SmartSwitch 2000, including a color-coded port display which immediately informs you of the current conÞguration and status of the switch and its ports.
Page 25: Front Panel Information
UpTime The amount of time, in a X days hh:mm:ss format, that the SmartSwitch 2000 has been running since the last start-up. Port Status If management for your device supports a variable port display (detailed in...
Page 26: Menu Structure
By default, the SmartSwitch 2000 performs traditional switching (or bridging). Depending on the version of Þrmware you have installed, the SmartSwitch 2000 can also NOTE be conÞgured to perform pre-standard 802.1Q VLAN switching or CabletronÕs SecureFast Switching.
Page 27 SecureFast Switching mode. Figure 2-2. SmartSwitch 2000 Chassis View Menu Structure The Device Menu From the Device Menu at the Chassis View window menu bar, you can access the following selections: ¥...
Page 28 Edit Device Time and Edit Device Date allow you to set the SmartSwitch 2000Õs internal clock. See ¥ System Group allows you to manage the SmartSwitch 2000 via SNMP MIB II. Refer to the Generic SNMP UserÕs Guide for further information. ¥...
Page 29 ¥ Broadcast Suppression allows you to set a threshold on the number of broadcast packets issued from each port on the SmartSwitch 2000 when it is operating in traditional switch (bridge) mode. See page 2-72. ¥ FDDI Statistics menu option will appear if you have an HSIM-F6 installed in your device.
Page 30 I/F Speed will display the portÕs bandwidth: 10M (megabits) for Ethernet; 100M for Fast Ethernet; 155.5M for ATM; and 1G for Gigabit Ethernet. ¥ I/F Type will display the port type of each port on your SmartSwitch 2000, e.g., Eth (ethernet-csmacd), ATM, or FDDI. ¥...
Page 31 ¥ Trap Selection Refer to Chapter 5, these menu selections. The FDDI Menu If your SmartSwitch 2000 has an installed HSIM-F6, the FDDI menu will appear on the Chassis View menu bar, with the following options: ¥ ConÞguration ¥ Connection Policy ¥...
Page 32 ¥ Filtering Database allows you to monitor and manage bridge forwarding and Þltering across each port of the SmartSwitch 2000; see the Bridging chapter in the SPECTRUM Element Manager Tools Guide for more information. ¥ Duplex Modes allows you to set Duplex Mode operation for standard Ethernet interfaces on your SmartSwitch 2000;...
Page 33: Port Status Displays
¥ Source Addressing brings up a window that displays the contents of the SmartSwitch 2000Õs Filtering Database with respect to a selected port. This will display the source MAC addresses that have been detected by the port as it forwards data across the network; see the Bridging chapter in the SPECTRUM Element Manager Tools Guide for more information.
Page 34: Selecting A Port Status View
NOTES Firmware versions 2.01.05 and above support the ability to select SecureFast switching; if you have a earlier version of Þrmware, contact the Cabletron Systems Global Call Center for upgrade information. The toggle from traditional bridging to SecureFast switching is performed via Local Management;...
Page 35 If you have selected the Bridge Mapping status mode, the port display will alter to show the physical interface index (ifIndex) associated with each front panel bridge port. For the SmartSwitch 2000 devices, the front panel bridge interfaces will map directly to each interfaceÕs ifIndex.
Page 36 I/F Type If you choose the I/F Type mode, the interface boxes will display the interface type of each port on the SmartSwitch 2000, e.g., Eth (ethernet-csmacd), ATM, or FDDI. Note that there is no type distinction between standard Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, and Gigabit Ethernet.
Page 37 The percentages are calculated just like the Errors selection described above: the number given represents the number of packets of the Viewing Chassis Information The SmartSwitch 2000 Chassis View Total Errors, Collisions, Alignment, CRC, Runts, Giants, or OOW Collisions...
Page 38: Port Status Color Codes
SmartSwitch 2000 device they are managing and who need to see the arrangement of ports on the device face and the connector types supported.
Page 39: The Chassis Manager Window
MIBs and IETF RFCs. In addition, CabletronÕs newer intelligent devices Ð like the SmartSwitch 2000 Ð organize their MIB data into a series of Òcomponents.Ó A MIB component is a logical grouping of MIB data, and each group controls a deÞned set of objects.
Page 40: Viewing Hardware Types
The SmartSwitch 2000 Chassis View The MIBs which provide the SmartSwitch 2000’s functionality — both proprietary MIBs and IETF RFCs — are listed here. MIB Components are listed here; remember, there’s no one-to-one correspondence between MIBs and MIB Components. Figure 2-4. The Chassis Manager Window...
Page 41: Module Type
Module Type From the Module menu on the SmartSwitch 2000 Chassis View window, you can view a description of the SmartSwitch 2000. To view the Module type: 1. Click on the SmartSwitch 2000 module index. The Module Menu will appear.
Page 42: Interface Description
The SmartSwitch 2000 Chassis View Interface Description Choosing the Description option from the Port menu brings up a window that describes the selected interface. Figure 2-8. Sample Interface Description Windows Viewing I/F Summary Information The I/F Summary menu option available from the Device menu lets you view statistics for the trafÞc processed by each network interface on your device.
Page 43: Interface Performance Statistics/Bar Graphs
2. Once you have selected the base unit, click on the down arrow in the left-most ﬁeld to specify the statistic you’d like to display. Note that the options available from this menu will vary depending on the base unit you have selected. Viewing Chassis Information The SmartSwitch 2000 Chassis View 2-21...
Page 44 The SmartSwitch 2000 Chassis View After you select a new display mode, the statistics (and graphs, where applicable) will refresh to reßect the current choice, as described below. Raw Counts The total count of network trafÞc received or transmitted on the indicated interface since device counters were last reset.
Page 45: Viewing Interface Detail
Viewing Chassis Information The number of bytes transmitted by this interface, expressed as a percentage of the theoretical maximum load. (Figure 2-10) provides detailed MIB-II interface Figure 2-10. Detail Interface Statistics The SmartSwitch 2000 Chassis View Figure 2-10, will 2-23...
Page 46 To solve this problem, you may need to re-conÞgure your bridging parameters, or perhaps re-conÞgure your network to add additional bridges or switches. Consult the Cabletron Systems Network Troubleshooting Guide for more information. These statistics are displayed in the pie chart, color-coded magenta.
Page 47: Making Sense Of Detail Statistics
The amount of device memory devoted to buffer space, and the trafÞc level on the target network, determine how large the output packet queue can grow before the SmartSwitch 2000 device will begin to discard packets. Packets Transmitted (Transmit only) Displays the number of packets transmitted by this interface.
Page 48: Using Find Source Address Functions
The SmartSwitch 2000 Chassis View Using Find Source Address Functions There are two methods of detecting the port through which a given MAC address is communicating: the Device Find Source Address window and the Find Source Address window. Using the Device Find Source Address Option When you select the Device Find Source Address option, the deviceÕs 802.1d...
Page 49: Using The Device Find Source Address Option On Ethernet Microlan Switches
Ethernet MicroLAN Switches When you select the Device Find Source Address option on an Ethernet MicroLAN Switch, a search is made of both the Source Address Table (SAT) and the 802.1d Filtering database to discover through which interface(s) a speciÞed...
Page 50 The SmartSwitch 2000 Chassis View source MAC address is communicating. If the MAC address is found, the interface types ÒBridgeÓ and ÒEnet #Ó will display in the Component Þeld with their associated port index number displayed in the Port Instance Þeld.
Page 51: Using The Find Source Address Feature
To open the Find Source Address window: 1. Click on Device from the Chassis View menu bar. 2. Click on Find Source Address; the Find Source Address window, as shown Figure Using Find Source Address Functions 2-13, will appear. The SmartSwitch 2000 Chassis View 2-29...
Page 52: Managing The Hub
The SmartSwitch 2000 Chassis View Figure 2-13. The Find Source Address Window To use the Find Source Address window: 1. Enter the address you wish to ﬁnd in a hex XX-XX-XX-XX-XX-XX format. 2. Click OK. If the speciÞed MAC address is located, the port through which the address is communicating will ßash in the port status display.
Page 53: Conþguring Standard Ethernet And Fddi Ports
Menu will display. 2. Click on Conﬁguration. The Port Conﬁguration window, appear. To access the Port ConÞguration window on SmartSwitch 2000 Ethernet MicroLAN Switches: 1. From the Chassis View, click on Device in the menu bar to access the Device menu.
Page 54 Þle server was connected to the full duplex switch port), this essentially doubles the available bandwidth from 10 Mbit/sec to 20 Mbit/sec. Note that the interface at the other end of the connection must also have Full Duplex enabled at the attached interface.
Page 55: Conþguring Fast Ethernet Ports On First Generation Devices
Conﬁguring Fast Ethernet Ports on First Generation Devices The SmartSwitch 2000 has two front panel slots (Ports 25 and 26) for Fast Ethernet Interface Modules: the FE100-TX and FE100-FX. If you have any Fast Ethernet Interface Modules installed in the front panel slots of your Þrst generation SmartSwitch 2000 device, the Fast Ethernet ConÞguration window available for...
Page 56 The SmartSwitch 2000 Chassis View Figure 2-15. The Fast Ethernet Port ConÞguration Window Auto-Negotiation is not supported by the FE-100FX Fast Ethernet port interface module. If you launch the window for a port module slot which has no FE module installed, the...
Page 57 If there is no mode mutually advertised, no link will be achieved. Managing the Hub The SmartSwitch 2000 Chassis View Auto Negotiation, 10Base-T, 10BASE-T Full Duplex, 100Base-TX, and 100Base-TX Full Duplex. 100Base-FX and 100Base-FX Full Duplex...
Page 58: Setting The Desired Operational Mode
The SmartSwitch 2000 Chassis View If you have selected a speciÞc operational mode for your 100Base-TX port, the Advertised Abilities do not apply; the selected Advertised Abilities also do not restrict the local nodeÕs ability to set up a link with a partner who is not currently Auto-Negotiating.
Page 59 Managing the Hub The SmartSwitch 2000 Chassis View 2-37...
Page 60 The SmartSwitch 2000 Chassis View Conﬁguring Ethernet Ports on Second Generation Devices The Ethernet ConÞguration window available for Fast Ethernet and Gigabit Ethernet ports on second generation devices (e.g., 2H252-25R and 2H258-17R) allows you to both view and set those portsÕ available speed, modes, and ßow control.
Page 61 The SmartSwitch 2000 Chassis View Figure 2-16. The Ethernet ConÞguration Window If you select the ConÞguration option available for a standard Ethernet or FDDI interface or for a Fast Ethernet port on a Þrst generation device, an entirely different window will appear;...
Page 62: Operational Mode Fields
The SmartSwitch 2000 Chassis View (for the FE-100FX Fast Ethernet port module), 1000Base-SX/LX/CX (for the VHSIM-G6 Gigabit Ethernet port module), or Unknown (for a port slot with no module installed). Link State Displays the current connection status of the selected port: Link or No Link.
Page 63: Setting The Desired Operational Mode
Both ends of the link must support auto negotiation and a common mode of operation. Technologies, page 2-42). The SmartSwitch 2000 Chassis View Auto 2-41...
Page 64: Auto Negotiation Technologies
The SmartSwitch 2000 Chassis View 100Base-FX ports do not support auto negotiation for bandwidth or ßow control capability, so you must choose between 100Base-FX Half Duplex and 100Base-FX Full Duplex mode, and set the ßow control option. However, you must still be sure that both link partners are set to the same operational mode, or the link will be unstable.
Page 65: Setting Advertised Abilities For Auto Negotiation
Conﬁguring the COM Port You can use the COM Port ConÞguration window functions that will be performed by the RS232 COM port on the SmartSwitch 2000 front panel. To do so: 1. Click on Device in the Chassis View menu bar to display the Device menu.
Page 66 The SmartSwitch 2000 Chassis View 2. Click on Com Port Conﬁguration, and then select Port 1, and release. The Com Port Conﬁguration window, Figure 2-17. The Com Port ConÞguration Window You can use the Com Port ConÞguration window to set the following operating...
Page 67: Using An Uninterruptable Power Supply (Ups)
3. Click on the Apply button to save your changes. Using an Uninterruptable Power Supply (UPS) Your SmartSwitch 2000 supports the use of a UPS (uninterruptable power supply) through the COM 1 port. (For more information on the use of a UPS with the SmartSwitch 2000, consult the SmartSwitch 2000 Installation Manual that was included when you purchased the unit.) You can view or change the status of the...
Page 68: Accessing The Ups Window
Test option to initiate a self test of the unit. To access the UPS window: 1. From the SmartSwitch 2000 Chassis View window, click on Device in the menu bar to access the Device menu. 2. Select UPS. The UPS window,...
Page 69 UPS ID Displays the manufacturer and model typecode of the UPS attached to the COM port of the SmartSwitch 2000. You must assign this typecode for the UPS window to be active. (See typecode for your UPS.) The valid typecodes are: ¥...
Page 70: Setting The Ups Id
Test Result text box next to the Test button. Using the Disconnect Option You can disconnect the UPS attached to your SmartSwitch 2000 through its com port, as follows: 1. Click on the Disconnect button near the bottom of the UPS window. Your UPS will now be disconnected.
Page 71 The new entry will now be displayed in the Current Active Entries list in this window and the port trafﬁc will begin to be redirected. Managing the Hub Figure 2-19. The Port Redirect Window The SmartSwitch 2000 Chassis View Figure 2-19, will appear. and select the desired source...
Page 72: Priority Conþguration
7 indicate the highest priority level trafÞc. The SmartSwitch 2000 itself supports two transmission queues: one that is for 0 or normal priority trafÞc (or any non-tagged trafÞc), and a second queue that is reserved for frames that have been tagged with a priority level of 1 or higher.
Page 73: Conþguring Priority Queuing Based On Receive Port
When you conÞgure the transmission queue for a speciÞc frame, an entry is made in one of three priority tables maintained by the SmartSwitch 2000 device. These tables are used to determine which transmit queue to use Ñ normal priority or high priority Ñ...
Page 74 It has a list box that displays the front panel interfaces supported by the SmartSwitch 2000 device, along with the slot number occupied by the module (for the SmartSwitch 2000, the slot number will always be 1), and any transmit priority that has been assigned to those interfaces.
Page 75 (Normal–7) for forwarding packets received on the selected port. Remember, since the SmartSwitch 2000 device has two transmit queues, a priority of Normal will cause packets received on that port to be forwarded through the lower priority...
Page 76: Conþguring Priority Queuing Based On Mac-Layer Information
Current Priority Entries The Current Priority Entries list box displays any MAC-based priority entries that have been conÞgured for the SmartSwitch 2000 device. It has four columns: ¥ MAC Address, which identiÞes the physical address for which a frame transmit priority entry has been conÞgured.
Page 77 Frame Type. b. If you select Speciﬁc, click in the associated text box and type in the two-byte hexadecimal value for that protocol type (e.g., 0BAD for Banyan frames). Managing the Hub The SmartSwitch 2000 Chassis View 2-55...
Page 78: Conþguring Priority Queuing Based On Packet Type
— Normal (0)–7 — for forwarding packets received with the speciﬁed MAC-layer information. Remember, since the SmartSwitch 2000 has two transmit queues, a priority of Normal will cause packets to be forwarded through the lower priority queue, and any priority of 1 NOTE through 7 will cause the packets to be forwarded through the higher priority queue.
Page 79 (Normal–7) for forwarding packets received with the speciﬁed Type ﬁeld information. Remember, since the SmartSwitch 2000 has two transmit queues, a priority of Normal will cause packets to be forwarded through the lower priority queue, and any priority of 1...
Page 80: The System Resources Window
The System Resources Window The System Resources window displays current physical and logical system resources and utilization on your SmartSwitch 2000. To display the System Resources window: 1. Click on Device in the Chassis View menu bar to display the Device menu.
Page 81 Displays the peak percentage of switch load (based on a maximum of 100%) that has occurred on the switch, since power-up or last reset, along with the time and date that it occurred. This Þeld can be administratively refreshed, as described below.
Page 82: Reserving Cpu Bandwidth
Reserving CPU Bandwidth Depending on your needs and the main function of your SmartSwitch 2000 you may wish to change the amount of CPU bandwidth that is currently reserved for management purposes. The three possible allocations of CPU bandwidth on your SmartSwitch 2000 are: ¥...
Page 83: What Is A Vlan
SmartSwitch 2000 Þrmware version 4.00.08 supports the pre-standard IEEE 802.1Q draft speciÞcation for port-based VLANs. For SmartSwitch 2000 Þrmware versions 4.00.08 and above, HSIM-F6 modules cannot be installed in a SmartSwitch 2000 that is operating in 802.1Q mode. NOTE What is a VLAN? A Virtual Local Area Network (VLAN) is a logical group of devices that function as a single Local Area Network segment (broadcast domain).
Page 84: Ingress List Operation
802.1Q switch, any frames received from that port will be classiÞed as belonging to the Default VLAN. When 802.1Q is implemented for a SmartSwitch 2000 that has an HSIM-A6DP installed, each LEC will be represented as an individual port which can be easily assigned membership in a VLAN.
Page 85: 802.1Q Port Types
(e.g., if a tagged frame belonging to a dynamically learned VLAN is not received by the port within the switchÕs aging time, the transmitting stationÕs source address and VLAN will be aged out for that port; no unknown destination frames belonging to the stationÕs VLAN will be transmitted through...
Page 86: Conþguring Your 802.1Q Vlans
Table (contLogicalEntryTable). When the 802.1Q component is activated, the device will automatically reset, and begin operating in 802.1Q mode. Your SmartSwitch 2000 will automatically reset when 802.1Q mode is activated. If you attempt to activate a SmartSwitch 2000 deviceÕs 802.1Q component via the MIB Tools application, you may lose contact with the rest of the chassis once the device resets.
Page 87 The SmartSwitch 2000 Chassis View Figure 2-24. The VLAN ConÞg Window The ConÞgured VLANS list box and Þelds allow you to view, create, modify, delete, enable, and disable 802.1Q port-based VLANs. The list box displays the following information about your deÞned VLANs:...
Page 88: Creating And Modifying Vlans
The SmartSwitch 2000 Chassis View Creating and Modifying VLANs The Þelds immediately below the ConÞgured VLANS list box are used to create and modify your port-based VLANs. To create a new VLAN: 1. In the VLAN ID ﬁeld, enter a unique value between 2-4094. VLAN ID 1 is reserved for the Default VLAN, and cannot be used.
Page 89: Enabling And Disabling Vlans
1. Click on Device in the Chassis View menu bar to display the Device menu. 2. Click on 802.1Q VLAN, and then select 802.1Q VLAN Port Conﬁg. The VLAN Port Conﬁg window, Managing the Hub The SmartSwitch 2000 Chassis View ConÞguration, on page 2-67, for details on completing your...
Page 90 Slot/Port These Þelds display the slot and port index for each port on your 802.1Q switch. For the SmartSwitch 2000, the slot index will always be 1. VLAN ID This Þeld displays the VLAN ID of the VLAN to which the port is currently assigned.
Page 91: Assigning Vlan Membership To Ports
Formats, on Assigning VLAN Membership to Ports To assign a port on your 802.1Q switch to any of your deÞned VLANs: 1. In the list box, click to select a port that you wish to assign to a VLAN. The port’s current VLAN conﬁguration information, including its VLAN ID, will be...
Page 92: Setting Port Operational Modes
VLAN Port Assignment list without closing the window. Performing Egress List Conﬁguration 802.1Q VLAN switching allows each port on a switch to transmit trafÞc for any or all deÞned VLANs on your network. During egress list conÞguration, you determine which VLANs are on each portÕs egress list. See page 2-62 Egress list conÞguration operations are performed using the VLAN Egress Port...
Page 93 Slot Number This Þeld displays the slot index for the device being conÞgured. This Þeld lists the VLAN IDs of the currently conÞgured VLANs on your switch. Name This Þeld lists the VLAN names assigned to the currently conÞgured VLANs on your switch.
Page 94: Building An Egress List
To access the Broadcast Statistics and Suppression window: 1. Click on Device in the Chassis View menu bar to display the Device menu. Click on the SmartSwitch 2000 module index. The Module Menu will appear. 2-72 Managing the Hub...
Page 95 The SmartSwitch 2000 Chassis View 2. Select Broadcast Suppression. The Broadcast Statistics and Suppression window, Figure 2-27, will appear. Figure 2-27. The Broadcast Statistics and Suppression Window Port # This read-only Þeld indicates the number assigned to each interface on the device.
Page 96 The SmartSwitch 2000 Chassis View In order to calculate the time since peak, subtract the value in the Time Since Peak column from the current sysUpTime displayed as Up Time in the front panel. Please note that the peak time you calculate will be within 5 minutes of the actual time since peak, as sysUpTime is polled by default at 3 minute intervals and the broadcast suppression values are polled by default at 2 minute intervals.
Page 97: Setting The Device Date And Time
1. Click on Device on the Chassis View window menu bar to access the Device menu. Click Edit Device Date. 2. The following change window, Managing the Hub Figure 2-28, will appear. Figure 2-28. The Edit Time Window Figure 2-29, will appear. Figure 2-29. The Edit Date Window The SmartSwitch 2000 Chassis View 2-75...
Page 98: Enabling And Disabling Ports
Disabled state through the Learning and Listening states to the Forwarding state; bridge port state color codes will change accordingly. From the Port menus in the SmartSwitch 2000 Chassis View, you can enable and disable any individual ports: 1. Click on the desired Port index. The Port menu will appear.
Page 99: Chapter 3 Alarm Conﬁguration
Through the RMON Alarm and Event functionality supported by your SmartSwitch 2000, you can conÞgure alarms and events (and, where appropriate, actions) for each available interface. The Alarm, Event, and Actions windows described in this chapter are identical to those provided via the RMON utility.
Page 100: Basic Alarm Conþguration
MIB-II objects: ifInOctets, ifInNUcast, and ifInErrors. Because these pre-selected objects are not RMON-speciÞc, you can conÞgure alarms for all interfaces installed in your SmartSwitch 2000 Ñ including those, like FDDI, for which no speciÞc RMON statistics currently exist.
Page 101: Accessing The Basic Alarm Conþguration Window
If you are familiar with the RMON MIB and/or with the original Alarm and Event functionality provided by SPECTRUM Element Manager (now known as the Advanced Alarm functionality), you will note that the Basic Alarm ConÞguration window combines the three parts of creating a working alarm Ñ conÞguring the alarm itself, conÞguring an event that will announce the occurrence of an alarm (including assigning any actions), and linking the two Ñ...
Page 102: Viewing Alarm Status
Alarm Conﬁguration You can also access the Alarms function Ñ and the rest of the RMON functionality Ñ by selecting the RMON option from the Chassis View Utilities menu. When the window is Þrst launched, no interfaces will be selected, and the Apply, Disable, and View Log buttons will be grayed out: the Apply and Disable buttons will activate when an interface is selected;...
Page 103 Alarm Conﬁguration IF Number Displays the interface number assigned to each available interface. IF Type Displays each interfaceÕs type: FDDI, Ethernet, Token Ring, or ATM. Note that there is no type distinction between standard Ethernet and Fast Ethernet. Status Displays the current status of the selected alarm type for each interface: Enabled or Disabled.
Page 104: Creating And Editing A Basic Alarm
Alarm Conﬁguration Falling Action Indicates whether or not a falling alarm occurrence will initiate any actions in response to the alarm condition: Enable if bridging will be enabled at the selected interface in response to a falling alarm, Disable if bridging will be disabled in response to a falling alarm, and None if no actions have been conÞgured for the selected alarm.
Page 105 Select Trap if you want your device to issue a trap in response to each alarm occurrence. In order for the trap selection to work properly, your SmartSwitch 2000 must be conÞgured to send traps to your network management station. This is accomplished via NOTES Local Management and the Trap Table;...
Page 106 Alarm Conﬁguration 6. Click in the Rising Threshold ﬁeld; enter the high threshold value for this alarm. Remember, compared values are always relative, or delta values (the difference between the value counted at the end of the current interval and the value counted at the end of the previous interval);...
Page 107: Disabling A Basic Alarm
To conÞgure additional alarms, or alarms of a different type, select the appropriate alarm variable at the top of the window, highlight the appropriate interface(s), and repeat the procedures outlined above. Disabling a Basic Alarm Using the Disable button at the bottom of the window actually performs two functions: it both disables the alarm and deletes the alarm entry (and its associated event and action entries) from device memory to help conserve device resources.
Page 108 For more information about the relationship between rising and falling alarms and the hysteresis function that controls the generation of alarm events, see Falling Thresholds Time In accordance with Year 2000 compliance requirements, SPECTRUM Element Manager now displays and allows you to set all dates with four-digit year values. NOTE 3-10 Figure 3-2.
Page 109: Advanced Alarm Conþguration
The Basic Alarm ConÞguration window provides a quick and easy way to set up some basic alarms for all of the interfaces installed in your SmartSwitch 2000. However, if you prefer more control over the parameters of the alarms you set (as well as their associated events and actions) and/or a wider array of choices for each variable, the Advanced Alarm feature provides a powerful and ßexible...
Page 110 Alarm Conﬁguration Figure 3-3. The RMON Advanced Alarm/Event List Window Neither the Alarms or Events list is interface-speciÞc; both will be displayed the same for every interface. NOTES Note, too, that alarms and events which have been conÞgured via the Basic Alarms window are not displayed in and cannot be accessed or edited from the Advanced Alarm/Event List window.
Page 111 Note that indices 2000 to 3999 are reserved and unavailable. Indicates the amount of time, in seconds, over which the selected variable will be sampled.
Page 112: Creating And Editing An Advanced Alarm
Note that indices 2000 to 4999 are reserved and unavailable. Indicates the last time this event was triggered. Note that this information is static once it is displayed, and the LastTime Þeld will not be updated unless you close, then...
Page 113 these parameters are editable: to change an existing alarm, edit any parameter except the Index value; to create an entirely new alarm, simply assign a new Index number. The ability to assign index numbers allows you to quickly and easily create a number of similar alarms without having to close, then re-open the window or re-assign every parameter.
Page 114 1 and 1,999 and 4,000 and 9,999 (indices 2000 to 3999 are reserved and unavailable). 3-16...
Page 115 Clicking on the Index button to select the next available index number will replace the current Owner string with the default value described above; if the default value is NOTE already in place, the date and time will be updated. If you wish to modify an existing alarm, enter the appropriate index value, or double-click on the alarm of interest in the Alarms Watch list (in the main Alarm/Event window).
Page 116 Alarm Conﬁguration If you select an object which is not resident in the device Þrmware, you will receive a ÒSet Failed; ensure variable is readableÓ message when you try to set your alarm by clicking on NOTE the Apply button. If you are unsure just which objects are resident on your device, and you Þnd yourself receiving a lot of ÒSet FailedÓ...
Page 117 If you wish to set an alarm on an object whose instance is non-integral Ñ for example, a Host Table object indexed by MAC address Ñ or on an object with multiple indices, like a NOTE Matrix Table entry (which is indexed by a pair of MAC addresses), you must follow certain special procedures for deÞning the instance.
Page 118 Alarm Conﬁguration 7. Since the ﬁrst sample taken can be misleading, you can use the selections in the Startup Alarm box to disable either the rising or the falling threshold for that sample only. If you would like to exclude the falling alarm, select the Rising option;...
Page 119: Creating And Editing An Event
13. Click the Apply button to set your changes. If you have made any errors in conﬁguring alarm parameters (using an invalid value in any ﬁeld, leaving a ﬁeld blank, or selecting an alarm variable which is not resident on the device), an error window with the appropriate message will appear.
Page 120 1 and 1,999 and 5,000 and 9,999 (indices 2000 to 4999 are reserved and unavailable). Clicking on the Index button to select the next available index number will replace the current Owner string with the default value;...
Page 121 4. Any value you enter in the Community ﬁeld will be included in any trap messages issued by your SmartSwitch 2000 when this event is triggered; this value is also used to direct traps related to this event to the appropriate management workstation(s): a.
Page 122: Adding Actions To An Event
Alarm Conﬁguration In order for the trap selection to work properly, your SmartSwitch 2000 must be conÞgured to send traps to the management station. This is accomplished via local NOTES management; consult your device hardware manual for more information. If you are monitoring a variable you consider to be critical, we do not recommend that you select Trap as the only event response;...
Page 123 Actions MIB. The Actions functionality will only be available NOTE for Cabletron devices, as it is supplied by a Cabletron proprietary MIB; for more information about devices which support this MIB, contact Cabletron Systems Technical Support. Figure 3-6. The RMON Create/Edit Actions Window 2.
Page 124: Deleting An Alarm, Event, Or Action
Alarm Conﬁguration If you select an invalid OID Ñ that is, one which does not permit write access Ñ the message !!CanÕt set action on this type!! will be displayed in the Variable Þeld. If you donÕt know the exact spelling of the OID you wish to use for your alarm variable, and you canÕt Þnd it by searching through the tree, use the MIB Tool Find feature to locate the OID and determine its exact spelling (and tree location).
Page 125: Viewing An Advanced Alarm Event Log
Þelds: Index Time In accordance with Year 2000 compliance requirements, SPECTRUM Element Manager now displays and allows you to set all dates with four-digit year values. NOTE Description Advanced Alarm Conﬁguration...
Page 126: How Rising And Falling Thresholds Work
Alarm Conﬁguration Each log will hold only a Þnite number of entries, which is determined by the resources available on the device; when the log is full, the oldest entries will be replaced by new ones. How Rising and Falling Thresholds Work Rising and falling thresholds are intended to be used in pairs, and can be used to provide notiÞcation of spikes or drops in a monitored value Ñ...
Page 127: Statistics
Statistics Accessing interface statistics from the Chassis View; available statistics windows Each port menu in the SmartSwitch 2000 Chassis View provides two statistics selections: Statistics and I/F Statistics. Selecting the Statistics option will launch the highest level of statistics available for the selected interface: if the interface supports RMON, the RMON statistics window will display;...
Page 128: Rmon Statistics
Statistics For MIB-II interface statistics, click to select I/F Statistics. The MIB-II Interface Statistics window If the selected interface displays MIB-II I/F Statistics and you were expecting to see RMON statistics, the RMON Default MIB component may be disabled; see the RMON NOTE UserÕs Guide for information on how to check (and if necessary, change) the admin status of the RMON Default MIB component.
Page 129 peak value for each statistic, and the date and time that peak occurred. Note that peak values are always Delta values; see Statistics, on Ethernet statistics are: Bytes Displays the total number of bytes contained in packets processed on the network segment.
Page 130 Statistics Fragments Jabbers Collisions Undersized Oversized In their default state, the percentages displayed to the right of the numerical values for these Þelds indicate what percentage of total packets transmitted on the network segment were of the noted type. If you select the % of Tot. Errors option by clicking the mouse button in the check box, the percentages will indicate what percentage of problem, or error, packets transmitted on the network segment were of the noted type;...
Page 131: Viewing Total, Delta, And Accumulated Statistics
The percentages displayed to the right of the numerical values for these Þelds indicate what percentage of all packets transmitted on the network segment were of the noted size. Unless the network segment has experienced a signiÞcant number of runts and/or giants (which are not counted in this group), these percentages will add up to 100.
Page 132: Printing Statistics
IF Statistics The Interface (IF) Statistics window statistical information Ñ including counts for both transmit and receive packets, and error and buffering information Ñ for any port interface on the selected SmartSwitch 2000. Figure 4-2. Standard Print Window (Figure Figure 4-2 will appear.
Page 133 Viewing I/F Summary Information, on page 2-20 Chapter 2, The SmartSwitch 2000 Chassis View) or the bridge port menus in the Bridge Status view (see the Bridge chapter in the SPECTRUM Element Manager Tools Guide). Figure 4-3. The Interface Statistics Window Three informational Þelds appear in the upper portion of the window:...
Page 134 The amount of device memory devoted to buffer space, and the trafÞc level on the target network, determine how large the output packet queue can grow before the SmartSwitch 2000 will begin to discard packets. Packets Transmitted (Transmit only) Displays the number of packets transmitted by this interface.
Page 135: Chapter 5 Managing Ethernet Microlan Switches
Alarm Limits windows; setting alarm limits; link state traps, segmentation traps, and source address traps The Repeater menu lets you access windows to monitor and manage repeated Ethernet networks supported by a SmartSwitch 2000 Ethernet MicroLAN Switch (e.g., the 2E43-51 or 2E43-51R). Among these windows are repeater, board, and port statistics windows...
Page 136: The Statistics Windows
The Statistics Windows At the Statistics windows, you can view accumulated statistics and error breakdowns for each network supported by the Ethernet MicroLAN Switch, and for each individual module and port. A pie chart graphically depicts these statistics for quick visual reference.
Page 137 Managing Ethernet MicroLAN Switches Figure 5-1. The Repeater Statistics Window To open the board-level Statistics window from the Chassis View window: 1. Click on the appropriate Module Index to display the Module menu. 2. Select the appropriate repeater channel (A - H) to reveal the board-level Repeater menu.
Page 138: Statistics Deþned
Transmit collisions are those the Ethernet MicroLAN Module detects while transmitting a packet, which means the Ethernet MicroLAN Switch has transmitted one of the colliding packets; receive collisions are those detected by the Ethernet MicroLAN Switch while it is receiving a transmission. Hard Errors...
Page 139: Using The Total And Delta Option Buttons
CRC Errors Alignment Errors Runts For more detailed deÞnitions of these statistics and information on the possible network conditions they represent, consult the Cabletron Systems Network Troubleshooting NOTE Guide, included with this package. Using the Total and Delta Option Buttons...
Page 140: Timer Statistics
Managing Ethernet MicroLAN Switches Timer Statistics You can use the Timer Statistics windows to gather statistical information concerning the repeater channels on your Ethernet MicroLAN Module and its boards and/or ports over a user-set time period. Statistics are displayed both numerically and graphically, using color-coded, dynamic bar charts.
Page 141 Figure 5-2. The Repeater Timer Statistics Window To open the board-level Timer Statistics window: 1. Click on the appropriate Module Index to display the Module menu. 2. Select the appropriate repeater channel (A - H) to reveal the board-level Repeater menu. 3.
Page 142: Setting The Timer Statistics Interval
Managing Ethernet MicroLAN Switches % Collisions The percentage of collisions processed by the selected repeater, board, or port during the user-deÞned time interval. % Errors The percentage of errors processed by the selected repeater, board, or port during the user-deÞned time interval. Setting the Timer Statistics Interval To set the Timer Statistics time interval: 1.
Page 143: Accessing The Performance Graph Windows
measures the number of packets or errors that are processed by the selected repeater, board, or port. The Detail buttons brings up an additional window that displays a breakdown of the trafÞc by error type. You can select the graphing and statistics parameters by using the command buttons (for Percent Load, Frames, or Errors) and their associated menus.
Page 144 In accordance with Year 2000 compliance requirements, SPECTRUM Element Manager now displays and allows you to set all dates with four-digit year values.
Page 145 Nothing Frames (Blue) Frames Nothing Total Errors (Red) Total Errors Collisions CRC Errors Runt Packets Giant Packets Algn. Errors OOW Collns. Nothing Repeater Statistics Managing Ethernet MicroLAN Switches The Percent Load function is not currently measuring any statistics. The total number of packets (both good and error) processed by the selected repeater, board, or port.
Page 146: Conþguring The Performance Graphs
Managing Ethernet MicroLAN Switches For more detailed deÞnitions of these statistics and information on the possible network conditions they represent, consult the Cabletron Systems Network Troubleshooting NOTE Guide, included with this package. Conﬁguring the Performance Graphs To conÞgure the Performance Graphs: 1.
Page 147: Frame Status Breakdown
Frame Status Breakdown With the Detail Breakdown window, you can see the status of the frames passing through your each repeater channel and each board and port. The status conditions and corresponding colors (for both the pie chart and numerical statistics) are: ¥...
Page 148: Alarm Limits
Alarm Limits Using the Alarm Limits windows, you can conÞgure alarm limits for the Ethernet MicroLAN Switch at the repeater, board, and port levels; these alarms will notify you Ð via traps sent to SPECTRUM Element ManagerÕs alarm logging facility Ð...
Page 149 Figure 5-6. The Repeater Alarm Limits Window To access the board-level Alarm Limits window: 1. Click on the appropriate Module Index to display the Module menu. 2. Select the appropriate repeater channel (A - H), then right to reveal the board-level Repeater menu.
Page 150 Managing Ethernet MicroLAN Switches Figure 5-7. The Board Alarm Limits Window To access the port-level Alarm Limits window: 1. Click once on the appropriate Port to display the Port menu. 2. Click on Alarm Limits. The Port Alarm Limits window, When using the Alarm Limits screens to set your alarm thresholds, keep in mind that repeater-level thresholds will apply to all trafÞc received by the selected repeater channel;...
Page 151 Managing Ethernet MicroLAN Switches Figure 5-8. Port Alarm Limits Window The Alarm Limits window displays the following Þelds: Collisions Use the text box in this Þeld to enter the number of collisions per good packet you wish to allow on the selected repeater, board, or port before an alarm is generated; allowable values are 1-15.
Page 152 (Remember, on an Ethernet MicroLAN Switch, a board is equivalent to a repeater channel.)
Page 153: Configuring Alarms
For more detailed deÞnitions of these statistics and information on the possible network conditions they represent, consult the Cabletron Systems Network Troubleshooting NOTE Guide, included with this package. within: This Þeld displays the user-conÞgurable alarm limit timer interval: the amount of time the selected statistics will be counted before being compared to the conÞgured thresholds.
Page 154: Setting Alarm Limits
Remember, too, that on an Ethernet MicroLAN Switch, a board is equivalent to a repeater channel; use care when selecting the Allow Board to be Disabled on Alarm option.
Page 155: Trap Selection
Handling Guide for more details.) In order for your device to issue any traps Ð and in order for your management workstation to receive those traps Ð your Ethernet MicroLAN SwitchÕs trap table must NOTE have been properly conÞgured via Local Management; see the Ethernet MicroLAN Switch hardware manual or Local Management documentation for more information.
Page 156: Trap Deþnitions
The Board Trap Selection window is similar to the Repeater Trap Selection window displayed in Ethernet MicroLAN Switch, a ÒboardÓ is the equivalent of a repeater channel). If all port-level trap settings are uniform at the current level of device management (i.e., a given trap is either set to enabled or disabled for all ports on a repeated...
Page 157 Source Address Traps The Ethernet MicroLAN Switch can issue several different traps in response to changes in a portÕs Source Address Table: A newSourceAddress trap is generated when a station port Ð one receiving packets from no source addresses, or from one or two source addresses Ð...
Page 158: Configuring Traps
If you have any questions about whether your device or Þrmware version falls into this older category, or if you would like information about upgrading your device Þrmware, contact the Cabletron Systems Global Call Center.
Page 159 Keep in mind, however, that no traps will be issued to your management station unless the Ethernet MicroLAN Switch’s trap table has been properly conﬁgured via Local Management. Consult your Local Management documentation for more information.
Page 160 Managing Ethernet MicroLAN Switches 5-26 Trap Selection...
Page 161: Chapter 6 Fddi Applications
Speed Interface Module. You can also conÞgure your moduleÕs frame translation settings using the Frame Translation window. The Chassis view for a SmartSwitch 2000 with an installed HSIM-F6 will also offer a FDDI Statistics window, which can be launched from the Device menu.
Page 162: Concentrator Conþguration
FDDI Applications ¥ Station List Ñ With this window you can see the conÞguration of the ring on which the SMT entity resides, including number of nodes, node addresses (both Canonical and MAC), node class, and current ring topology ¥ Performance Ñ...
Page 163 Figure 6-2. The Concentrator ConÞguration Window MAC State This Þeld indicates the current state of the MAC on the FDDI ring associated with the selected SMT entity. The RMT component of SMT monitors MAC operation and takes actions necessary to aid in achieving an operational ring. As described by the FDDI Station Management (SMT) Draft Proposed American National Standard, RMT occurs on a per-MAC basis and aids in the detection and resolution of failures, such as stuck beaconing and the presence of duplicate...
Page 164 FDDI Applications Non-Op-Dup Ring-Op-Dup Directed Trace SMT Version Displays the HSIM-F6Õs operational Station Management (SMT) version. SMT provides the system management services for the FDDI protocols, including connection management, node conÞguration, error recovery, and management frame encoding. SMT frames have a version ID Þeld that identiÞes the structure of the SMT frame Info Þeld.
Page 165 T-Req. (Requested Target Token Rotation Time) The token rotation time bid made by the selected SMT entity during ring initialization. Each station detecting that the ring must be initialized begins a claim token process and issues a stream of Claim Frames, which negotiate the value assigned to the Target Token Rotation Time (TTRT).
Page 166: Connection Policy Window
FDDI Applications ¥ Secondary 2 indicates that the Secondary 2 FDDI ring is being used. ¥ Local means that the MAC is connected to one or more nodes but is not connected to the dual ring. ¥ Isolated means that the MAC has no connection to the ring or other concentrator ports.
Page 167 The following table summarizes the FDDI connection rules: V — valid connection X — illegal connection U — undesirable (but legal) connection P — valid, but when both A and B are connected to M ports (a dual-homing conﬁguration), only the B connection is used. Though technically legal under FDDI connection rules, undesirable connections will cause a twisted or wrapped ring.
Page 168: Station List
FDDI Transmission MIB (RFC1512). fddimibSMTConnectionPolicy is simply a 16-bit integer value (ranging from 32768 to 65535) that corresponds to the connection policy (in the ÒReject X-YÓ format, where X represents a port on the FDDI Switch Module, and Y represents the attaching node).
Page 169: Stations Panel
Address Mode Displays the current mode being used to display the addresses of the devices in the Station List. The two possible modes are Canonical (FDDI) or MAC (Ethernet). To change the current Address Mode, click on the Address Mode button at the bottom of the window.
Page 170: Fddi Performance
FDDI Applications MAC Address Displays the manufacturer-set MAC address of the node inserted into the ring. MAC addresses are hard-coded into the device and are not conÞgurable. Node Class Displays the type of ring device. Possible values are: Station Concentrator Topology Indicates the nodeÕs MAC conÞguration topology.
Page 171 Statistics are displayed in three ways: ¥ By count (i.e., the number detected of each for the selected interval). ¥ By rate (i.e., the number of each per second, as averaged over the selected interval). ¥ Graphically, as a percentage of each with respect to total network load processed by the HSIM-F6 during the last interval.
Page 172: Fddi Statistics
FDDI Applications Ring Ops The number of times the ring has entered the ÒRing OperationalÓ state from the ÒRing Not OperationalÓ state during the selected interval. This counter updates when the HSIM-F6Õs MAC informs Station Management (SMT) of a change in Ring Operation status.
Page 173: Setting The Fddi Statistics Poll Rate
KBytes/sec The number of kilobytes/second (averaged over the speciÞed poll interval) transmitted by the indicated SMT. Peak KBytes/sec The peak number of kilobytes/second transmitted by the indicated SMT, as detected over all polling intervals since monitoring began (i.e., since the FDDI Statistics window was Þrst opened).
Page 174: Conþguring Fddi Frame Translation Settings
FDDI Applications Conﬁguring FDDI Frame Translation Settings The HSIM-F6 interface must be conÞgured to translate packets from an FDDI frame format to an Ethernet frame format (and vice versa) when bridging packets between FDDI and Ethernet networks. The Frame Translation window lets you set the parameters for frame translation.
Page 175: Ethernet Frames
In most instances, the IEEE 802.3/Ethernet frame format is translated automatically into the appropriately corresponding FDDI frame format. Ethernet 802.2 frames are translated to FDDI 802.2 frames; Ethernet II frames are translated to FDDI SNAP frames; non-AppleTalk Ethernet SNAP frames are translated to FDDI SNAP frames;...
Page 176 FDDI Applications Ethernet 802.2 The Ethernet 802.2 frame format is the IEEE 802.3 formalization of the original Ethernet frame format. This frame format is similar to the Ethernet II frame format, except that the two byte Type Þeld is eliminated and replaced with a two byte Length Þeld, and an 802.2 LLC header is encapsulated within the 802.3 frame.
Page 177: Fddi Frames
FDDI Frames There are two legal FDDI data frame types: FDDI 802.2 The FDDI 802.2 frame type has two headers: the FDDI header (which includes the Frame Control Þeld that indicates the class of frame, length of the address Þeld, and the type of FDDI frame), and the 802.2 header.
Page 178 FDDI Applications OUI of 00-00-00 (indicating TCP/IP) and an IP protocol type identiÞer (08-00). Possible options are Enabled (allow IP fragmentation Ð the default) or Disabled (prevent IP fragmentation, and discard frames over 1518 bytes). Translate all Non-Novell FDDI SNAP frames to This selection box lets you set the translation parameters for non-Novell FDDI SNAP frames.
Page 179: Chapter 7 Atm Conﬁguration
The ATM Connections option will be available when you have an HSIM-A6DP installed and enabled in your SmartSwitch 2000. The ATM interfaces provided by an ATM HSIM-A6DP provide the connectivity that allows you to merge ATM network segments with traditional LAN technologies.
Page 180 ATM Conﬁguration Figure 7-1. Current ATM Connections Window The Current ATM Connections window provides the following information about the deviceÕs ATM connections: Connection Data The Connection Data Þelds provide the following information about each ATM interface available on the device: Maximum Connections Displays the maximum number of connections allowed Current ConÞgured Settings...
Page 181 Encapsulation Type Status UpTime Selecting the Add button either adds a new connection or modiÞes an existing one, using the parameters entered in the Þelds below the list box. A conÞrmation window will appear for both additions and modiÞcations. Delete Selecting the Delete button deletes the selected connection;...
Page 182: Configuring Connections
ATM Conﬁguration Conﬁguring Connections Adding a New Connection To conÞgure new Permanent Virtual Circuits (PVCs), enter the following information in the text Þelds which appear just below the settings list box: 1. In the I/F text box, click on the down-arrow to the right of the text ﬁeld, and select the interface for which you wish to conﬁgure a connection.
Page 183: Chapter 8 Hsim-W87 Conﬁguration
HSIM-W87 Conﬁguration Conﬁguring the T3 interface; conﬁguring T1 connections; setting priority IP Addresses The HSIM-W87 is a High Speed Interface Module that provides Wide Area Network (WAN) services. The HSIM has a DS3 interface (T3), providing up to 28 separate DS1 connections (T1). The HSIM-W87 design provides WAN connectivity to any SmartSwitch that supports HSIM connections.
Page 184 HSIM-W87 Conﬁguration Click here to select or deselect an option button. The T3 ConÞg window provides the following information about the deviceÕs T3 conÞguration and allows you to set certain values: Time Elapsed Indicates the number of seconds that have elapsed since the beginning of the near end current error-measurement period.
Page 185: The T1 Configuration Window
Line Status This Þeld indicates the line status of the interface. It contains loopback state and failure state information. Scroll to view all of the status information, if necessary. T3 Line Type Select the type of DS3 or C-bit application implementing this interface: M23 or CbitParity.
Page 186 HSIM-W87 Conﬁguration Click here to select or deselect an option. At the top of the T1 ConÞg window a list box displays conÞguration information for each T1 connection (line). When you highlight a speciÞc T1 line by clicking on it, the Þelds below the list box display the current values for that line, and allow you to change those values.
Page 187 Valid Intervals Displays the number of previous intervals for which valid data was collected. The value will be 96 unless the interface was brought online within the last 24 hours, in which case the value will be the number of complete 15-minute intervals since the interface has been online.
Page 188: Conþguring Ip Priority
HSIM-W87 Conﬁguration Conﬁguring IP Priority The IP Priority ConÞguration window allows you to assign priority transmission to up to 16 IP addresses communicating across the HSIM-W87. To access the IP Priority ConÞg window: 1. Click on the appropriate Module Index to access the Module menu. 2.
Page 189 Number of Entries Displays the number of Priority IP addresses currently conÞgured. This number will change each time you add or delete an IP address in the list box. Below these two Þelds is a list box displaying the currently conÞgured IP Priority Addresses.
Page 190 HSIM-W87 Conﬁguration Conﬁguring IP Priority...
Page 191: Index
Bridge Mapping 2-12, 2-13 Bridge status mode 2-12 Broadcast/Multicast 3-4 Broadcasts 2-62, 5-4, 5-18, 5-20 buffer space 2-24, 4-8 Bytes 4-3 Cabletron Systems Global Call Center 1-11 Cancel button 1-10 channel trunking 7-3 Chassis Physical View 2-16 claim token process 6-5 CMT 6-1...
Page 192 Index Color Codes 2-16 color-coded port display 2-2 command buttons 1-10 community names 3-7 in traps 3-7 Concentrator 6-10 Concentrator ConÞguration window 6-2 Concentrator M Ports 6-5 Concentrator Non-M Ports 6-5 ConÞguration 6-1 Connection Management 6-1 Connection Policy 6-1 Connection Policy window 6-6 Connection Rules 6-7 Connection Status 2-3 Count 6-11...
Page 193 Hard Errors 5-4 Help button 1-10 Help Menu 2-9 HSIM-A6DP 2-62, 7-1 HSIM-F6 6-6, 6-11 HSIM-W87 8-1 hysteresis 3-10, 3-28 I/F Summary interface performance statistics 2-21 I/F Summary window 2-21 IEEE 802.1Q 1-1, 2-60, 2-61 IF Number 3-5 IF Type 3-5 ifInErrors 3-4 ifInNUcast 3-4 ifInOctets 3-4...
Page 194 Index Oversized 4-4 Owner 3-16, 3-23 packet capture events 3-1 Packet count 5-18 Packet Type 4-3 Packets 4-3, 5-20 Packets Received 2-25, 4-8 Packets Transmitted 2-25, 4-8 Payload 8-3, 8-5 Peak Values 4-3, 4-4, 4-5, 5-6 Percent Load 5-10 Performance 6-2 Permanent Virtual Circuits (PVCs) 7-1 Physical Status 2-21 Physical View 2-8, 2-16...
Page 195 Stations Panel 6-9 Statistics, Ethernet 4-2 Status (alarm) 3-5 Switched Virtual Circuits (SVCs) 7-1 T1 ConÞguration 8-3 T1 Frame Type 8-5 T1 Line BuildOut 8-5 T1 Line Number 8-4 T1 Loop Back 8-5 T3 ConÞguration 8-1 T3 Line Type 8-3 T3 Loop Back 8-3 Tag Header 2-50, 2-61, 2-63 tagging 2-50...
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