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Cabletron systems token ring switch module (3t02-04 and 3t01-04) user guide
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TOKEN RING SWITCH MODULE
OFFLINE
OFFLINE
9031875-01
(3T02-04 AND 3T01-04)

USER GUIDE

RING 1
RX ST
TX 16
RING 1
RX ST
TX 16
RING 2
RING 3
RX ST
RX ST
TX 16
TX 16
RING 2
RING 3
RX ST
RX ST
TX 16
TX 16
QUAD IEEE 802.5 TOKEN RING (STP)
RING 4
RX ST PROC
TX 16 PWR
QUAD IEEE 802.5 TOKEN RING (UTP)
RING 4
RX ST PROC
TX 16 PWR

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  • Page 1: User Guide

    TOKEN RING SWITCH MODULE (3T02-04 AND 3T01-04) OFFLINE OFFLINE 9031875-01 USER GUIDE RING 1 RING 2 RX ST RX ST TX 16 TX 16 RING 1 RING 2 RX ST RX ST TX 16 TX 16 QUAD IEEE 802.5 TOKEN RING (STP)

  • Page 3: Ring

    NOTICE Cabletron Systems reserves the right to make changes in specifications and other information contained in this document without prior notice. The reader should in all cases consult Cabletron Systems to determine whether any such changes have been made. The hardware, firmware, or software described in this manual is subject to change without notice.

  • Page 4: Fcc Notice

    Information Technology Equipment (VCCI) aimed at preventing radio interference in commercial and/or industrial areas. Consequently, when used in a residential area or in an adjacent area thereto, radio interference may be caused to radios and TV receivers, etc. Read the instructions for correct handling. Token Ring Switch Module User Guide...
  • Page 5 IMPORTANT: Before utilizing this product, carefully read this License Agreement. This document is an agreement between you, the end user, and Cabletron Systems, Inc. (“Cabletron”) that sets forth your rights and obligations with respect to the Cabletron software program (the “Program”) contained in this package.

  • Page 6: United States Government Restricted Rights

    Government is subject to restrictions as set forth in subparagraph (c) (1) (ii) of the Rights in Technical Data and Computer Software clause at 252.227- 7013. Cabletron Systems, Inc., 35 Industrial Way, Rochester, New Hampshire 03867-0505. Token Ring Switch Module User Guide...

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    IPX Translation ... 3-7 3.6.4 AppleTalk Translation ... 3-9 CHAPTER 4 STATISTICS Displaying Port Status ... 4-1 Module Statistics ... 4-4 Token Ring Switch Module User Guide CONTENTS Bridging Method ... 3-4 Segment Number ... 3-5 Bridge Number ... 3-5...
  • Page 8 5.3.1 If the Module Fails to Power Up ...5-3 5.3.2 Connectivity Problems...5-4 CHAPTER 6 ADDING/SWAPPING MODULES Unpacking the Token Ring Switch Module ...6-1 Adding a Token Ring Switch Module ...6-1 Swapping a Module ...6-3 APPENDIX A TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS APPENDIX B BRIDGING METHODS Overview ...

  • Page 9: Chapter 1 Introduction

    Token Ring modules. • Appendix A, Technical Specifications, lists the pertinent technical information about the modules. • Appendix B, Bridging Methods, discusses transparent, source routing, and source routing transparent bridging. Token Ring Switch Module User Guide CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION Page 1-1...

  • Page 10: Document Conventions

    Tip symbol. Conveys helpful hints concerning procedures or actions. Caution symbol. Contains information essential to avoid damage to the equipment. CAUTION Warning symbol. Warns against an action that could result in equipment damage, personal injury or death. Page 1-2 Token Ring Switch Module User Guide...

  • Page 11: Related Manuals

    Internets, Marshall T. Rose, Prentice Hall 1.3 GETTING HELP If you need additional support related to this device, or if you have any questions, comments, or suggestions concerning this manual, contact Cabletron Systems Technical Support: By phone By CompuServe By Internet mail...

  • Page 12: General Description

    The Token Ring module may be installed in any of the five interface slots and the ATX can simultaneously support up to five Token Ring modules. If five of either the 3T01-04 or 3T02-04 modules are installed, up to 20 networks can be connected.

  • Page 13: Ring

    RX ST TX 16 OFFLINE RING 1 RX ST TX 16 OFFLINE Figure 1-2 3T02-04 and 3T01-04 Front Panels Token Ring Switch Module User Guide POWER QUAD IEEE 802.5 TOKEN RING (STP) RING 2 RING 3 RING 4 RX ST...

  • Page 14: Leds

    For each of the four Ring ports there are four LEDs labeled RX, TX, ST, and 16. Additionally there are two module LEDs labeled PROC and PWR. The LEDs are described in Chapter 5 of this manual. Page 1-6 Token Ring Switch Module User Guide...

  • Page 15: Chapter 2 Connecting To The Network

    9. The Token Ring module then boots with the PROC and PWR LEDs 10. All other LED activity beyond this point is a function of the configuration and connection of the ATX. Token Ring Switch Module User Guide CHAPTER 2 Page 2-1...

  • Page 16: Typical Configurations

    Physical connectivity to a Token Ring network is provided by either shielded twisted pair (STP) or unshielded twisted pair (UTP) cabling that connects the Token Ring module to a Hub. Each Token Ring switch module provides only one kind of connector, either four DB9 connectors for STP cabling or four RJ45 connectors for UTP cabling.

  • Page 17: Shielded Twisted Pair

    802.5 Token Ring a. To assure compatibility with future LANs, the longest lobe should be limited to 100 meters. Token Ring Switch Module User Guide Connecting the Token Ring Module to a Hub Cable Type IBM Types 1 IBM Types 1 Longest Lobe 240 m (787 ft.)
  • Page 18 Figure 2-2 Connecting a Token Ring Module to an STP MAU Page 2-4 QUAD IEEE 802.5 TOKEN RING (STP) RING 2 RING 3 RING 4 RX ST RX ST RX ST PROC TX 16 TX 16 TX 16 PWR Token Ring Switch Module User Guide...

  • Page 19: Chapter 3 Configuring

    Filtering normally occurs as part of the Transparent Spanning Tree and Source Routing algorithms. In addition, configurable criteria may be established for filtering, to allow greater management control for security or network congestion reasons. All configured filtering criteria are Token Ring Switch Module User Guide CHAPTER 3 CONFIGURING Page 3-1...

  • Page 20: Connecting The Lcm

    If you are enabling IP routing, you need to assign addresses to the ports which will be performing routing functions. Refer to the ATX User Guide for instructions on assigning an IP address. Page 3-2 Token Ring Switch Module User Guide...

  • Page 21: Setting The Ring Speed

    If the port is configured for 16 Mbps, the LED will be on; if configured for 4 Mbps, the LED will be off. For Token Ring Switch Modules, set each port’s ring speed, if necessary.

  • Page 22: Source Routing And Srt

    For example, to set the segment number for port 9 to 109, enter: ATX> srsegment 9 109 Page 3-4 followed by the port bridge for source routing or srsegment Token Ring Switch Module User Guide for source routing command,...

  • Page 23: Bridge Number

    Token Ring ports, can be displayed. (Currently, custom mixed LAN translations may only be specified for Token Ring ports.) To display this information enter: Token Ring Switch Module User Guide Translation Options command...

  • Page 24: Arp Translation

    Bitswap61 – both type 1 and type 6 ARP packets will be bit swapped. • Oneto6 – incoming type 6 ARP packets will be changed to type 1 and outgoing type 1 ARP packets will be changed to type 6, both without bit swapping. Page 3-6 Token Ring Switch Module User Guide...

  • Page 25: Source Routing Arp Translation

    • Off – no special IPX translation is to be performed • On – the default IPX translation of the switch is to be performed (If no ports have any IPX options, then the default option is ethernet8023.) • Ethernet8023 – the 802.3 header is to be used without an 802.2 frame (this also changes the default to Ethernet 8023 framing) •...

  • Page 26: Appletalk Translation

    Also, since the ATX does not have physical LocalTalk connections, LocalTalk/LLAP is not a concern. Apple Macintoshes may be attached directly to standard LANs or may employ various LocalTalk-to-Ethernet routers to access LAN internetworks. Page 3-8 Token Ring Switch Module User Guide...

  • Page 27: Appletalk Translation

    Off - perform no translation • On - translate the packets To enable AppleTalk translation from LCM, enter a Token Ring port range, ATX> translate 4-6 apple on Token Ring Switch Module User Guide . For example: apple Translation Options followed by translate...
  • Page 28 Chapter 3: Configuring Page 3-10 Token Ring Switch Module User Guide...

  • Page 29: Chapter 4 Statistics

    FDDI or Token Ring port can’t connect to a logical ring, or if an Ethernet port continually fails as it tries to transmit.). Refer to your NMS manual for commands. Token Ring Switch Module User Guide CHAPTER 4 STATISTICS .
  • Page 30 filtered. • Small Buffers - number of buffers currently assigned to the port (see RX_Q Overflows below). This entry shows status only; it is not selectable. Page 4-2 Token Ring Switch Module User Guide...
  • Page 31 Transmitting Beaconing - As state similar to Ring Recovery. Follow the guidelines above. Signal Loss - The Token Ring port is unable to communicate with the ring. Token Ring Switch Module User Guide Displaying Port Status Page 4-3...

  • Page 32: Module Statistics

    - The number of characters in the filtered received sifRxChar1s packets. Page 4-4 Forwarding Outcome i. packet forwarded ii. packet filtered (local traffic) iii. packet filtered (port blocked) iv. packet filtered (source restriction) v. packet filtered (destination restriction) Token Ring Switch Module User Guide...
  • Page 33 - The number of packets not sent due to a destination port sifTxDests filtering restriction. • - The number of packets not sent due to size limitations. sifTxSizes Token Ring Switch Module User Guide - The number of received packets discarded due to Module Statistics Page 4-5...
  • Page 34 Chapter 4: Statistics Page 4-6 Token Ring Switch Module User Guide...

  • Page 35: Chapter 5 Diagnostics And Troubleshooting

    During a normal power-up test, the diagnostics test the entire ATX starting with the PPE and proceeding slot by slot from the top down. The normal power-up sequence is described in Chapter 2, Connecting to the Network. Token Ring Switch Module User Guide Page 5-1...

  • Page 36: Power-Up Results

    The destination device echoes the packet back onto the network, and the originating port receives the packet. Page 5-2 Table 5-1 Meaning of LEDs Token Ring Switch Module User Guide...

  • Page 37: Diagnostic Results

    If the Token Ring module fails to power up when the ATX is on and functioning properly: 1. Check the status of ports using LCM. 2. Reset the Token Ring module and observe the power-up sequence again. Token Ring Switch Module User Guide Troubleshooting Page 5-3...

  • Page 38: Connectivity Problems

    Re-install the module. Make sure the module is properly seated and tighten the retaining screws. d. Reset the ATX and observe the power-up sequence. 4. If it is still abnormal, contact Cabletron Systems Technical Support. 5.3.2 Connectivity Problems If the Token Ring module powers up normally but the workstations are unable to communicate: 1.

  • Page 39: Chapter 6 Adding/Swapping Modules

    6.1 UNPACKING THE TOKEN RING SWITCH MODULE Unpack the module carefully, handling it by the edges only, and inspect it for possible damage. If any damage is evident, contact Cabletron Systems Technical Support immediately. Save the original container and antistatic wrap in case the module needs to be repaired.
  • Page 40 7. Power on the ATX, and check the module LED power-on sequence as described in Chapter 2, Connecting to the Network. 8. Make the connections to the network as described in Chapter 2. Page 6-2 Token Ring Switch Module User Guide...

  • Page 41: Swapping A Module

    10. Check the module LED power-on sequence as described in Chapter 2, Connecting to the Network. 11. Make the connections to the network as described in Chapter 2. Token Ring Switch Module User Guide command. offline command to take the original module...
  • Page 42 Chapter 6: Adding/Swapping Modules Page 6-4 Token Ring Switch Module User Guide...

  • Page 43: Technical Specifications

    Width: Weight: Environmental Requirements Operating temperature Storage temperature Relative humidity Token Ring Switch Module User Guide APPENDIX A 30.99 cm (12.2 in) 24.13 cm (9.5 in) 1.02 Kg (2.25 lb) 5˚ C to 40˚ C (41˚ F to 104˚ F) -30˚...

  • Page 44: Appendix Atechnical Specifications

    Source Routing • Source Routing Transparent Certifications Safety Emission Immunity Page A-2 UL 1950, CSA C22.2 950, EN60950, and IEC 950 FCC Part 15 Class A, EN55022 Class A, and VCCI Class I EN50082-1 Token Ring Switch Module User Guide...

  • Page 45: B.1 Overview

    The bridging method is dependent on the configuration of the bridge entry and exit ports, and the value of the Routing Indicator (RII) bit in the received frame. The following chart summarizes the interaction between the bridging method. Token Ring Switch Module User Guide Page B-1...

  • Page 46: B.2 Transparent Bridging

    The ATX uses this bridging method. Page B-2 (Source Routing) block source route block block block block Token Ring Switch Module User Guide (Transparent Spanning Tree) spanning tree spanning tree block block spanning tree spanning tree...

  • Page 47: Source Routing Bridging

    (normally 1 to 15). The network administrator chooses the numbers; the LAN numbers must be unique in the source routed network and the bridge numbers must be unique between each pair of LANs. Token Ring Switch Module User Guide Page B-3...
  • Page 48 With products like the ATX, such congestion avoidance is rarely necessary, since the bridge is capable of handling nearly any traffic load without experiencing congestion. Page B-4 Token Ring Switch Module User Guide...

  • Page 49: Source Routing Transparent Bridging

    FDDI standards. The ATX supports SRT bridging on these, as well as on Ethernet (for Ethernet, there is no such standard; the ATX provides this as a proprietary backbone service). Token Ring Switch Module User Guide Page B-5...
  • Page 50 Appendix B: Bridging Methods Page B-6 Token Ring Switch Module User Guide...
  • Page 51 5-2 power up 5-1 results 5-3 Dimensions A-1 Document conventions 1-2 Environmental requirements A-1 Filtering 3-2 Help 1-3 Token Ring Switch Module User Guide INDEX LEDs diagnostic 5-2 Module statistics 4-4 Port status 4-1 Ports statistics 4-4 Protocol translations A-1...
  • Page 52 Index Index-2 Token Ring Switch Module User Guide...

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