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Cabletron Systems 9000 User Manual

Cabletron systems user's guide 9g421-02/9g429-02 gigabit ethernet interface smartswitch 9000
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SmartSwitch 9000
9G421-02/9G429-02
Gigabit Ethernet Interface Module
User's Guide
9032344-02

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  • Page 1 SmartSwitch 9000 9G421-02/9G429-02 Gigabit Ethernet Interface Module User’s Guide 9032344-02...
  • Page 3 Notice Notice Cabletron Systems reserves the right to make changes in speciÞcations 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.

  • Page 4: Fcc Notice

    Notice FCC Notice This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules.

  • Page 5: Safety Information

    CLASS 1 LASER TRANSCEIVERS The 9G429-02 is a Class 1 Laser Product The 9G429-02 uses a Class 1 Laser transceiver. Read the following safety information before installing or operating these adapters. The Class 1 laser transceivers use an optical feedback loop to maintain Class 1 operation limits. This control loop eliminates the need for maintenance checks or adjustments.

  • Page 6: Declaration Of Conformity Addendum

    ____________________________________________________ Title Rochester, NH, USA ____________________________________________________ Location Addendum 89/336/EEC 73/23/EEC Cabletron Systems, Inc. 35 Industrial Way PO Box 5005 Rochester, NH 03867 Mr. J. Solari Cabletron Systems Limited Nexus House, Newbury Business Park London Road, Newbury Berkshire RG14 2PZ, England...

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    Daughterboard Components ... 2-7 SMB-1 PROM ... 2-7 BOOT PROM ... 2-7 FLASH SIMM... 2-7 DRAM SIMM ... 2-7 Installing the Module into the SmartSwitch 9000 Chassis... 2-8 The Reset Switch ... 2-10 Chapter 3 Operation System Management Buses ... 3-2 SMB-1 Bus ...
  • Page 8 Contents Chapter 4 LANVIEW LEDs Appendix A Specifications Technical SpeciÞcations ...A-1 CPU ...A-1 Memory ...A-1 Network Interfaces ...A-1 Regulatory Compliance...A-2 Service ...A-2 Physical ...A-3 Dimensions ...A-3 Weight ...A-3 Environment ...A-3...

  • Page 9: Chapter 1 Introduction

    Environmental ModuleÕs (EM) COM ports. Serial Line Internet Protocol (SLIP) or Point-to-Point Protocol (PPP) is supported by the EM COM ports. For more information on the SMB-10, SLIP or PPP refer to the SmartSwitch 9000 Local Management UserÕs Guide. The 9G421-02/9G429-02 features front panel LANVIEW offer at-a-glance status information about each front panel port as well as the operation of the overall module.
  • Page 10 Introduction Figure 1-1. The 9G421-02/9G429-02 Module...

  • Page 11: Features

    Management The 9G421-02/9G429-02 features SNMP for local and remote management. Local management is provided through the RS232 COM ports on the SmartSwitch 9000 Environmental Module using a standard VT220 terminal or emulator. Remote management is possible through CabletronÕs SPECTRUM or any SNMP- compliant management tool.

  • Page 12: Related Manuals

    Two LEDs indicate the transmission and reception of data from the INB SmartSwitch 9000 backplane connection. Each of the two Ethernet front panel ports feature two LEDs per port indicating the portÕs Administrative status (enabled/disabled), LINK status (Link/No link), and Data Activity (receiving and transmitting data).

  • Page 13: Getting Help

    ¥ A description of any action(s) already taken to resolve the problem (e.g., changing mode switches, rebooting the unit, etc.) ¥ The serial and revision numbers of all involved Cabletron Systems products in the network ¥ A description of your network environment (layout, cable type, etc.) ¥...
  • Page 14 Introduction...

  • Page 15: Chapter 2 Installation

    Installation This chapter describes the physical layout of the 9G421-02/9G429-02 module and explains preparation and installation procedures for use in a SmartSwitch 9000 chassis. The 9G421-02/9G429-02 occupies a single slot in the SmartSwitch 9000 chassis. Install the 9G421-02/9G429-02 by following the steps in below.

  • Page 16: Physical Layout

    Installation Physical Layout The 9G421-02/9G429-02 has two major circuit boards on which components are attached (see Figure 2-1). The base-level circuit board is known as the motherboard and the second-level circuit board is known as the daughterboard. The removable daughterboard attaches to the motherboard with connectors and standoffs.

  • Page 17: User Accessible Daughterboard Components

    User Accessible Daughterboard Components The user accessible components are located on the underside of the daughterboard. These components include an eight-position DIP switch, a replaceable SMB-1 PROM, a replaceable BOOT PROM, and sockets for DRAM and FLASH memory. You can access the DIP switch without removing the daughterboard.
  • Page 18 NVRAM when the module is powered down, and remain there until the switch is toggled again. Toggling this switch, after pulling the board out of the SmartSwitch 9000, clears download information Force BootP from NVRAM. It also forces image Þles to be...

  • Page 19: Removing The Daughterboard From The Motherboard

    Removing the Daughterboard from the Motherboard Perform the following steps to remove the daughterboard: 1. Place the module (component side up) on a non-conductive, ßat surface with the front (faceplate) to the left. The daughterboard abuts the backplane connectors (see Figure 2-1). 2.
  • Page 20 Installation 3. Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove the screws and set the screws aside. 4. Carefully grasp the daughterboard and lift up. 5. Turn the daughterboard over to reveal the user-accessible components illustrated in Figure 2-4. SMB-1 PROM BOOT PROM FLASH SIMM slot DRAM SIMM slot DIP Switch...

  • Page 21: Daughterboard Components

    Daughterboard Components SMB-1 PROM The 9G421-02/9G429-02 is shipped with an SMB-1 Firmware PROM located on the underside of the daughterboard as shown in Figure 2-4. To upgrade the SMB-1 PROM, refer to the SMB-1 PROM Upgrade Kit instructions. BOOT PROM The 9G421-02/9G429-02 is shipped with a BOOT PROM located on the underside of the daughterboard as shown in Figure 2-4.

  • Page 22: Installing The Module Into The Smartswitch 9000 Chassis

    NOTE INB on the SmartSwitch 9000 backplane, two INB Terminator modules must be installed on the rear of the SmartSwitch 9000 chassis. If they have not previously been installed, refer to the INB Terminator Module Installation Guide for information and installation procedure.
  • Page 23 Metal Back-Panel Ensure that the circuit card is between the card guides. Lock down the top and bottom plastic tabs at the same time, applying even pressure. Figure 2-5. Installing the 9G421-02/9G429-02 Module FLN K FLN K FLN K FLN K FLN K Jack for ESD wrist strap...

  • Page 24: The Reset Switch

    Installation The Reset Switch The Reset switch is located under the top plastic tab, as shown in Figure 2-6. Use the reset switch to reset the moduleÕs processor, shutdown (power down) the module, and/or restart the module. ¥ To reset the moduleÕs i960 processor, press the reset switch twice within three seconds.

  • Page 25: Operation

    Operation The 9G421-02/9G429-02 module is a two-port Gigabit Ethernet device. Two front panel gigabit Þber optic ports provide connectivity through SC connectors. As shown in Figure 3-1, Gigabit Network Interface Blocks (GNIBs) convert data packets received from the gigabit optics port into a canonical frame format before forwarding to the SmartSwitch ASIC.

  • Page 26: System Management Buses

    SMB-1 and the SMB-10. These buses provide side-band management and inter- module management communication. SMB-1 Bus The SMB-1 is a 1 Mbps management bus located within the SmartSwitch 9000. This bus is utilized by all diagnostic controllers in the system, including connectivity modules, power supply modules and the environmental module.

  • Page 27: Dc/Dc Converter

    DC/DC Converter The DC/DC converter converts the 48 VDC on the system power bus to the necessary operating voltages for its host network services module. The diagnostic controller monitors and controls the operation of the DC/DC converter. INB Interface Each module attaches to both INB A and INB B and has two INB Network Interface BlockÕs (NIB).

  • Page 28: I960 Core

    Operation i960 Core The i960 core supports a high-speed, software-based look-up function involved in performing Þltering/forwarding decisions on incoming data frames. In addition, the i960 core provides the SNMP protocol stacks, to support industry standard MIBs, as well as Cabletron enterprise extension MIBs for each media type. Management services, such as telnet and network address to MAC address mapping, are also provided by the i960 core.

  • Page 29: Lanview Leds

    LANVIEW LEDs The front panel LANVIEW LEDs indicate the status of the module and may be used as an aid in troubleshooting. Figure 4-1 shows the 9G421-02/9G429-02 Module LANVIEW LEDs. INB Receive System Status INB Transmit Port Port Receive Transmit Figure 4-1.
  • Page 30 LANVIEW LEDs Table 4-1 lists the states of the two System Status LEDs (System Management Bus (SMB) and Central Processing Unit (CPU). Table 4-1. System Status (SMB and CPU) LEDs LED Color Green Yellow Yellow (Flashing) Yellow/Green Red (Flashing) Table 4-2 lists the states of the INB Receive LED. LED Color Green Link, no activity, port enabled...
  • Page 31 Table 4-4 lists the states of the Port Receive LED. Table 4-4. Port Receive LED LED Color Green Link, no activity, port enabled Green (Blinking) Link, port disabled Yellow (Flashing) Link, activity, port enabled Fault - Diagnostic (Hardware) Failure No link (port disabled or enabled) Table 4-5 lists the states of the Port Transmit LED.
  • Page 32 LANVIEW LEDs...

  • Page 33: Appendix A Specifications

    Specifications Technical Specifications Intel i960 RISC based microprocessor Memory 4 MB 2 MB 16 MB Network Interfaces 9G421-02: MMF SC Connectors 9G429-02: SMF or MMF cable to SC connectors Flash Memory (expandable to 16 MB) Packet RAM DRAM (expandable to 48 MB) Appendix A...

  • Page 34: Regulatory Compliance

    Specifications Regulatory Compliance It is the responsibility of the person who sells the system to which the module will be a part to ensure that the total system meets allowed limits of conducted and radiated emissions. CAUTION This equipment meets the Safety requirements of: ¥...

  • Page 35: Physical

    Physical Dimensions 35.0 D x 44.0 H x 3.0 W centimeters (13.8 D x 17.4 H x 1.2 W inches) Weight Unit: Shipping: Environment Operating Temperature: 5¡ to 41¡ C (41¡to 104¡ F) Storage Temperature: Operating Humidity: 1.36 kg (3 lb.) 1.82 kg (4 lb.) -30¡...
  • Page 36 Specifications...

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