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  • Page 1 8H02-16 SmartSwitch 10/100 USER’S GUIDE 1742-00...
  • Page 3 Only qualified personnel should install the 8H02-16. 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.

  • 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. 8H02-16 User’s 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 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. 8H02-16 User’s Guide...

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    COM PORT AND TELNET CONNECTIONS Local Management Terminal Connection... 5-1 Configuring the Terminal ... 5-1 Connecting a Management Terminal to the 8H02-16... 5-3 Connecting the UPS to the 8H02-16 ... 5-3 Runtime IP Address Discovery... 5-4 COM Port and Telnet Connections... 5-4 8H02-16 User’s Guide...
  • Page 8 Device Specifications ... A-1 Physical Properties ... A-1 Electrical Specifications ... A-1 Environmental Requirements... A-1 Input/Output Ports ... A-2 COM Port/Pin Assignments ... A-2 Agency Approvals ... A-3 APPENDIX B FE-100TX AND FE-100FX SPECIFICATIONS FE-100TX... B-1 FE-100FX... B-2 8H02-16 User’s Guide...
  • Page 9 APPENDIX C OPTIONAL INSTALLATIONS AND MODE SWITCH BANK SETTINGS Required Tools ...C-1 Removing the Chassis Cover ...C-2 Setting the Mode Switch...C-4 Installing Optional Fast Ethernet Interface Modules...C-6 INDEX 8H02-16 User’s Guide Contents...
  • Page 10 Contents viii 8H02-16 User’s Guide...

  • Page 11: Chapter 1 Introduction

    Ethernet and IEEE 802.3 type data communications networks and their physical layer components is helpful when using Local Management. In this document, the 8H02-16 SmartSwitch is referred to as NOTE either the “8H02-16” or the “device.”...

  • Page 12: Structure Of This Guide

    Chapter 5, COM Port and Telnet Connections, describes how to attach a management console to the 8H02-16 to access Local Management (LM) or attach an uninterruptible power supply (UPS). Chapter 6, Local Management, describes how to access Local Management and use the Local Management screens to manage the 8H02-16.

  • Page 13: 8H02-16 Overview

    Ethernet segments built using devices such as Cabletron Systems HUBSTACK or other third party stackable devices. The 8H02-16 is a tabletop unit that can also be installed in a standard 19-inch rack using the supplied rack mounting hardware. The 8H02-16 has a universal ac power supply with automatic voltage sensing that allows operation using 100–125 or 200–250 Vac, 50/60 Hz.

  • Page 14: Full Duplex Switched Ethernet

    Twisted Pair (UTP) and Shielded Twisted Pair (STP) cables at lengths up to 100 meters. The ports are IEEE 802.3 10BASE-T compliant. The 8H02-16 has two front panel slots (ports 15 and 16) for optional Fast Ethernet Interface Modules to support an uplink to 100 Mbps Ethernet backbones or a high speed connection to a local server.

  • Page 15: Standards Compatibility

    The 8H02-16 provides IEEE 802.1d Spanning Tree Algorithm (STA) support to enhance the overall reliability of the network and protect against “loop” conditions. The 8H02-16 supports a wide variety of industry standard MIBs including RFC 1213 (MIB II), RFC 1271 (RMON), RFC 1371 (RS232 MIB), RFC 1493 (Bridge MIB) and RFC 1354 (FIB MIB).

  • Page 16: Local Management Features

    The two optional Memory Upgrade Kits for the 8H02-16 SmartSwitch are listed below: • The 8H02-16-MEM-UGK Memory Upgrade Kit provides an 8 MB DRAM SIMM that allows the 8H02-16 to run SFS (Secure Fast Switching) and all groups of RMON. • The 8H02-8D/4F-ADV Advanced Memory Upgrade Kit provides...

  • Page 17: Document Conventions

    • Cabletron Systems provides Fast Ethernet Interface Modules to support uplinks to 100 Mbps Ethernet backbones or high speed connections to local servers. The Fast Ethernet Interface Modules are listed in Table 1-1. Table 1-1 Fast Ethernet Interface Modules Description...

  • Page 18: Getting Help

    • Network load and frame size at the time of trouble (if known) • The serial and revision numbers of all Cabletron Systems products in the network • The device history (i.e., have you returned the device before, is this a recurring problem, etc.)

  • Page 19: Related Manuals

    Related Manuals RELATED MANUALS The following manuals may help the user to control and manage the 8H02-16 using SNMP network management systems: Cabletron Systems SPECTRUM Element Manager for Windows Cabletron Systems SPECTRUM and SPECTRUM Portable Management Applications (SPMA) products Third Party SNMP compliant Network Management Packages...
  • Page 20 Chapter 1: Introduction 1-10 8H02-16 User’s Guide...

  • Page 21: Chapter 2 Network Requirements

    NETWORK REQUIREMENTS This chapter contains general networking guidelines. Before attempting to use the 8H02-16 or to install a Fast Ethernet Interface Module (FE-100TX or FE-100FX), review the requirements and specifications outlined in this chapter. NETWORK REQUIREMENTS The network installation must meet the guidelines included in this chapter to ensure satisfactory performance of this equipment.
  • Page 22 2.1.2 100BASE-TX Twisted Pair Network The 8H02-16 with an FE-100TX installed in ports 15 or 16 provides an RJ45 connection that supports UTP cabling. The device at the other end of the twisted pair segment must meet IEEE 802.3u 100BASE-TX specifications for the devices to operate at 100 Mbps.
  • Page 23 2.1.3 100BASE-FX Fiber Optic Network Ports 15 and 16 of the 8H02-16 support the Cabletron Systems FE-100FX fiber optic interface module. The FE-100FX meets the IEEE 802.3u standard. When connecting a fiber optic segment to the 8H02-16, the...

  • Page 24: 100Base-Tx Network Cable Lengths

    Multimode Fiber Cable Lengths The maximum length of a 100BASE-FX segment may be no more than 412 meters between Data Terminal Equipment (DTE to DTE) in half duplex mode or 2 km (DTE to DTE) in full duplex mode. 8H02-16 User’s Guide...

  • Page 25: Chapter 3 Installation

    This chapter covers the following items: • Required tools • Unpacking the 8H02-16 • Installing the 8H02-16 on a shelf or into a standard rack • Connecting to the power source • Connecting to the network REQUIRED TOOLS A Phillips screwdriver is required to install the equipment.

  • Page 26: Tabletop Or Shelf Installation

    Section 1.5, Optional Features. INSTALLING THE 8H02-16 The 8H02-16 may be installed on a tabletop, shelf, or in a 19-inch rack. Refer to Section 3.4.1 for information concerning a tabletop or shelf installation. Section 3.4.2 describes the rackmount installation.

  • Page 27: Rackmount Installation

    3.4.2 Rackmount Installation To install the 8H02-16 in a 19-inch rack, Cabletron Systems includes an accessory kit containing the rackmount brackets, mounting screws, and a strain-relief bracket for cable management. Before installing the 8H02-16 into a rack, ensure that the rack...
  • Page 28 8-32 x 3/8-inch screws included with the 8H02-16. Use of longer screws may damage the unit or cause electrical shock. 2. Attach the strain-relief bracket to the bottom of the 8H02-16 using the four 8-32 x 3/8-inch pan-head screws (Figure 3-2). Strain-Relief Bracket...
  • Page 29 Rack Mounting the 8H02-16 Proceed as follows to install the 8H02-16 into a 19-inch rack. 1. Remove and discard the four cover screws (two from each side) located along the front edges of each side of the 8H02-16. 2. Locate the four 6-32 x 3/8-inch flat head cover replacement screws in the rackmount kit.

  • Page 30: Connecting To The Power Source

    CONNECTING TO THE NETWORK This section provides the procedures for connecting UTP and multimode fiber optic segments from the network or other devices to the 8H02-16. Ports 1 through 14 on the 8H02-16 have RJ45 connectors for UTP connections. Ports 15 and 16 support FE-100TX or FE-100FX Fast Ethernet Interface Modules.
  • Page 31 1. Ensure that the device at the other end of the segment is connected to the segment and is powered ON. 2. Refer to Figure 3-5. Connect the twisted pair segment to the 8H02-16 by inserting the RJ45 connector on the twisted pair segment into the desired RJ45 port (ports 1 through 14).
  • Page 32 Connecting a UTP Segment to the FE-100TX An FE-100-TX installed in port slot 15 and/or 16 is often used to provide a connection between the 8H02-16 and a bridge, router, or switch. Usually, in this configuration, a “straight-through” cable is used and the Fast Ethernet Interface Module crossover switch shown in Figure 3-7 is set to “not crossed over.”...
  • Page 33 2. Connect the twisted pair segment to the module by inserting the RJ45 connector on the twisted pair segment into the RJ45 port on the module. See Figure 3-7. 8H02-16 User’s Guide Connecting to the Network Position X (crossed over) 1.
  • Page 34 Make sure that the twisted pair connection meets dB loss and cable specifications outlined in Section 2.1.2. e. Confirm that the crossover switch is in the correct position. If a Link is not established, contact Cabletron Systems Technical Support. Refer to Section 1.7, Getting Help, for details. 3.5.3...
  • Page 35 2. Insert one end of the SC connector into the FE-100FX installed in the 8H02-16. See Figure 3-8. 3. At the other end of the fiber optic cable, attach the SC connector to the other device.
  • Page 36 If a Link has not been established, contact Cabletron Systems Technical Support. Refer to Section 1.7, Getting Help, for details. The 8H02-16 is now ready to be set up through Local Management. Refer to Chapter 6, Local Management, to configure the 8H02-16.

  • Page 37: Chapter 4 Troubleshooting

    • Using the RESET button USING LANVIEW The 8H02-16 uses Cabletron Systems built-in visual diagnostic and status monitoring system called LANVIEW. The LANVIEW LEDs (Figure 4-1) allow quick observation of the network status to aid in diagnosing of network problems. Refer to Table 4-1 for a description of the LEDs.
  • Page 38 STA is enabled and there is a valid link. No action. Port may be disabled due to Spanning Tree. No action. Contact Cabletron Systems Technical Support for assistance. No error. No error. No error. No error. 8H02-16 User’s Guide...

  • Page 39: Fe-100Tx Led

    A Link exists if the Receive (RX) LED is on. NOTE Table 4-2 FE-100TX LED (With Link) Color 10/100 Green 8H02-16 User’s Guide SWITCH FE-100TX Figure 4-2 FE-100TX LED Description FE-100TX is operating at 10 Mbps. FE-100TX is operating at 100 Mbps.
  • Page 40 Table 4-3 FE-100TX LED (Without Link) Color 10/100 Green Description No Link or no cable attached. FE-100TX forced to 10 Mbps operation, or is manually set to “auto-negotiate” mode. No Link or no cable attached. FE-100TX is forced to 100 Mbps operation. 8H02-16 User’s Guide...

  • Page 41: Troubleshooting Checklist

    TROUBLESHOOTING CHECKLIST If the 8H02-16 is not working properly, refer to Table 4-4 for a checklist of possible problems, causes, and recommended actions to resolve the problem. Table 4-4 Troubleshooting Checklist Problem All LEDs are OFF. No Local Management Password screen.

  • Page 42: Using The Reset Button

    Chapter 4: Troubleshooting USING THE RESET BUTTON The RESET button shown in Figure 4-3 resets the 8H02-16 processor without affecting the NVRAM. The RESET button may be used in conjunction with mode NOTE switch 7, described in Appendix C, to clear user-entered parameters such as IP addresses and Community Names and to replace them with the 8H02-16 default settings.

  • Page 43: Chapter 5 Com Port And Telnet Connections

    • Configuring the terminal so it can communicate with the 8H02-16 • Connecting the terminal to the COM port of the 8H02-16 with an RJ45 console cable CONFIGURING THE TERMINAL The following instructions outline how to configure your terminal to communicate with Local Management.
  • Page 44 2400, 4800, 9600, 19200 Receive=Transmit XOFF at 64 8 bits No Parity 1 Stop Bit No Local Echo DEC-423, Data Leads Only Limited Transmit No Auto Answerback Typewriter Keys any option any option Margin Bell Warning Bell 8H02-16 User’s Guide...

  • Page 45: Connecting A Management Terminal To The 8H02-16

    An RJ45 console cable • An RJ45 to DB9 adapter To connect a cable from the UPS to the 8H02-16 COM port, perform the following steps: 1. Plug the RJ45 console cable into the 8H02-16 COM port. 2. Plug the other end of the console cable into the adapter and connect the adapter to the UPS.

  • Page 46: Runtime Ip Address Discovery

    COM PORT AND TELNET CONNECTIONS Once the 8H02-16 has a valid IP address, establish a Telnet session with Local Management from any TCP/IP based node on the network. Telnet connections to the 8H02-16 require the community name passwords assigned at the SNMP Community Names screen.

  • Page 47: Chapter 6 Local Management

    Out-of-band through a Telnet connection to the COM port of the 8H02-16 when the port is configured for SLIP or PPP. Chapter 5 contains details on how to connect a terminal to the 8H02-16 COM port to access Local Management.

  • Page 48: Local Management Keyboard Conventions

    This key decreases values from a Local Management increment field. For example, “Press [–]” means to press the minus sign key. The DEL (Delete) key removes characters from a Local Management field. For example, “Press DEL” means to press the Delete key. 8H02-16 User’s Guide...

  • Page 49: Accessing Local Management

    Perform the following steps to access Local Management: 1. Turn on the terminal. Press ENTER (up to four times) until the 8H02-16 Local Management Password screen, Figure 6-1, appears. Event Message Line Figure 6-1 The 8H02-16 Local Management Password Screen 8H02-16 User’s Guide...

  • Page 50: Navigating Local Management Screens

    If no activity occurs for several minutes, the Password screen reappears and the password has to be reentered. 6.3.1 Navigating Local Management Screens The 8H02-16 Local Management consists of a series of menu screens. Figure 6-2 shows the hierarchy of the 8H02-16 Local Management screens. Device...

  • Page 51: Selecting Local Management Menu Screen Items

    ESC twice. This exit method does not warn about unsaved changes and all unsaved changes will be lost. 3. Exit from 8H02-16 Local Management by repeating steps 1 and 2 until the Device Menu screen appears. 4. Use the arrow keys to highlight the RETURN command at the bottom of the Device Menu screen.

  • Page 52: Device Menu Screen

    DEVICE MENU SCREEN The Device Menu screen is the access point for all Local Management screens. Figure 6-3 shows the Device Menu screen. Event Message Line Device Name: 8H02-16 Figure 6-3 Device Menu Screen 8H02-16 LOCAL MANAGEMENT Device Menu Firmware Revision: BOOTPROM Revision: XX.XX.XX...
  • Page 53 DEVICE CONFIGURATION The Device Configuration screen provides access to the Local Management screens that are used to configure the 8H02-16 and also to the Device Specific Configuration Menu screen. The Device Specific Configuration Menu screen provides access to the screens that allow the user to check the 8H02-16 resources and set operating parameters specific...

  • Page 54: Device Configuration Menu Screen

    The Device Configuration Menu screen, Figure 6-4, provides access to Local Management screens that allow the user to configure and monitor operating parameters, modify SNMP community names, set SNMP traps, configure bridge parameters and configure 8H02-16 ports. Event Message Line Device Name: 8H02-16 Figure 6-4 Device Configuration Menu Screen...
  • Page 55 Figure 6-4: GENERAL CONFIGURATION The General Configuration screen allows the user to monitor and configure operating parameters for the 8H02-16. For details, refer to Section 6.6. SNMP COMMUNITY NAMES The SNMP Community Names screen allows the user to change or review the community names used as access passwords for local management operation.

  • Page 56: General Configuration Screen

    The following briefly explains each General Configuration screen field: MAC Address (Read-Only) Displays the physical address of the 8H02-16. IP Address (Modifiable) The display allows the IP address to be set for the 8H02-16. 6-10 8H02-16 LOCAL MANAGEMENT General Configuration 00-00-ID-00-00-00 0.0.0.0...
  • Page 57 General Configuration Screen Subnet Mask (Modifiable) Displays the subnet mask for the 8H02-16. A subnet mask “masks out” the network bits of the IP address by setting the bits in the mask to 1 when the network treats the corresponding bits in the IP address as part of the network or subnetwork address, or to 0 if the corresponding bit identifies...
  • Page 58 Section 6.6.10. Baud Rate (Modifiable) Displays the baud rate setting of the device attached to the 8H02-16 through the COM port. The field steps between 2400, 4800, 9600 or 19,200. This selection is only available if SLIP or PPP is selected in the Application field.

  • Page 59: Setting The Ip Address

    Setting the Subnet Mask If the management workstation that is to receive SNMP traps from the 8H02-16 is located on a separate subnet, the subnet mask for the 8H02-16 must be changed from its default. To change the subnet mask from its default, perform the following steps: 1.

  • Page 60: Setting The Default Gateway

    Setting the Default Gateway If the SNMP management station is located on a different IP subnet than the 8H02-16, a default gateway must be specified. When an SNMP Trap is generated, the 8H02-16 sends the Trap to the default gateway. To set the default gateway, perform the following steps: 1.

  • Page 61: Setting The Default Interface

    Setting the TFTP Gateway IP Address If the network TFTP server is located on a different IP subnet than the 8H02-16, a gateway IP address should be specified. To set the TFTP gateway IP address, perform the following steps: 1. Use the arrow keys to highlight the TFTP Gateway IP Address field.

  • Page 62: Setting The Device Date

    3. Press ENTER to set the system clock to the time in the input field. 4. Use the arrow keys to highlight the SAVE command at the bottom of the screen and press ENTER. 6-16 ., type “064500” in the 8H02-16 User’s Guide...

  • Page 63: Entering A New Screen Refresh Time

    Line at the top of the screen displays “SAVED OK”. If the entry is not valid, Local Management does not alter the current setting, but it does refresh the Screen Lockout Time field with the previous value. 8H02-16 User’s Guide General Configuration Screen 6-17...
  • Page 64 IP Address). Read this entire COM port configuration section before changing the settings of the COM port. The 8H02-16 COM port supports the following applications: Refer to the Release Notes included with the 8H02-16 to verify NOTE which COM Port applications are currently supported.
  • Page 65 Local Management by establishing a Telnet connection to the device. If the device does not have a valid IP address, reset NVRAM on the 8H02-16 (refer to Appendix C) in order to reestablish COM port communications. 2. Press the SPACE bar to choose either ENABLE or DISABLE.
  • Page 66 5. When the message “SAVED OK” appears, the edits are saved. Exiting without saving causes the message “NOT SAVED -- PRESS SAVE TO KEEP CHANGES” to appear. Exiting without saving causes all edits to be lost. CAUT ION 6-20 WARNING 8H02-16 User’s Guide 174252...

  • Page 67: Changing The Com Port Application

    3. Press ENTER to accept the application. 4. Use the arrow keys to highlight SAVE at the bottom of the screen, then press ENTER. 5. When the message “SAVED OK” appears, the edits are saved. 8H02-16 User’s Guide General Configuration Screen Application Local Management Session...

  • Page 68: Setting The Baud Rate

    3. Press ENTER to accept the baud rate. 4. Use the arrow keys to highlight SAVE at the bottom of the screen, then press ENTER. 5. When the message “SAVED OK” appears, the edits are saved. 6-22 8H02-16 User’s Guide...

  • Page 69: Snmp Community Names Screen

    Management community names. Community names act as passwords to Local/Remote Management and are agents of security access to the 8H02-16. Access to the 8H02-16 is controlled by enacting any of three different levels of security authorization (read-only, read-write, and super-user).
  • Page 70 The following explains each SNMP Community Names screen field: Community Name (Modifiable) Displays the user-defined name through which a user accesses the 8H02-16 Local Management. Any community name assigned here acts as a password to Local Management. Access Policy (Read-Only) Indicates the access status accorded each community name.

  • Page 71: Establishing Community Names

    NOTE display above the SAVE command. Edits will be lost if they are not saved before exiting. 6. To exit the screen, use the arrow keys to highlight RETURN and press ENTER. 8H02-16 User’s Guide SNMP Community Names Screen 6-25...

  • Page 72: Snmp Traps Screen

    Chapter 6: Local Management SNMP TRAPS SCREEN Since the 8H02-16 is an SNMP compliant device, it sends messages to multiple Network Management Stations to alert users of status changes. The SNMP Traps screen is shown in Figure 6-8. Access the SNMP Traps screen from the Device Configuration Menu screen by using the arrow keys to highlight the SNMP Traps option and pressing ENTER.

  • Page 73: Configuring The Trap Table

    5. Press ENTER. 6. Using the arrow keys, highlight the Enable Traps field. Press the SPACE bar to choose either [YES] (send alarms from the 8H02-16 to the workstation), or [NO] (prevent alarms from being sent). 7. Using the arrow keys, highlight the SAVE option and press ENTER.

  • Page 74: Bridge Configuration Screen

    The following describe each field of the Bridge Configuration screen: Bridge Address (Read-Only) Displays the MAC address of the bridge. Number of Ports (Read-Only) Displays the total number of bridged ports on the 8H02-16. 6-28 8H02-16 LOCAL MANAGEMENT Bridge Configuration Firmware Revision: BOOTPROM Revision: XX.XX.XX...
  • Page 75 Blocking: This interface will not forward any traffic through the bridge. Status (Toggle) Allows the user to disable or enable a port by setting the status of the listed interface to either ENABLED or DISABLED. To set the port status, refer to Section 6.10.2. 8H02-16 User’s Guide 6-29...
  • Page 76 2. Use the SPACE bar to toggle to either ENABLE or DISABLE. 3. Use the arrow keys to highlight the SAVE command at the bottom of the screen. 4. Press ENTER. The message “SAVED OK” is displayed. 6-30 8H02-16 User’s Guide...

  • Page 77: Device Specific Configuration Menu Screen

    The Device Specific Configuration Menu screen, Figure 6-10, allows the user to select one of four screens to configure ports or check system resources specific to the 8H02-16. Access the Device Specific Configuration Menu screen from the Device Configuration Menu screen by using the arrow keys to highlight the Device Specific Configuration Menu option and pressing ENTER.
  • Page 78 FLASH Download This screen allows the user to download information from FLASH memory and force the 8H02-16 to download a new image file from a TFTP server. Do not proceed with this operation unless the forced download procedure is completely understood.

  • Page 79: Full Duplex Configuration Screen

    Configuration Menu screen by using the arrow keys to highlight the Full Duplex Configuration option in the Device Specific Configuration Menu screen and press ENTER. The Full Duplex Configuration screen (Figure 6-11) appears. Event Message Line Device Name: 8H02-16 PORT # OPERATION MODE [STANDARD ENET] [STANDARD ENET]...
  • Page 80 Enabling or disabling ports from the Bridge Configuration NOTE screen is described in Section 6.10.2. Set All Ports (Toggle) Ports 1 through 14 can be set all at once to either STANDARD ENET or FULL DUPLEX from this field. 6-34 8H02-16 User’s Guide...

  • Page 81: Setting The Operation Mode

    2. Press the SPACE bar until you see [FULL DUPLEX] or [STANDARD ENET]. 3. Use the arrow keys to highlight the SAVE command on the bottom line of the screen. 4. Press ENTER. The message “SAVED OK” is displayed. 8H02-16 User’s Guide Full Duplex Configuration Screen 6-35...

  • Page 82: System Resources Screen

    6.13 SYSTEM RESOURCES SCREEN The System Resources screen, Figure 6-12, provides information concerning the processor used in the 8H02-16 and the amount of FLASH memory, DRAM, and NVRAM that is installed and how much of that memory is available. Access the System Resources screen from the Device Specific Configuration Menu screen by using the arrow keys to highlight the...
  • Page 83 Indicates the amount of FLASH memory installed in the 8H02-16 and how much is currently available. DRAM Installed (Read-only) Indicates the amount of DRAM installed in the 8H02-16 and how much of it is currently available. NVRAM Installed (Read-only) Indicates the amount of NVRAM installed in the 8H02-16 and how much of it is currently available.
  • Page 84 Chapter 6: Local Management 6.13.1 Resetting the Peak Switch Utilization Set the Peak Switch Utilization field to YES or NO as follows: 1. Use the arrow keys to highlight the Peak Switch Utilization field. 2. Press the SPACE bar to select YES or NO.

  • Page 85: High Speed Interface Configuration Screen

    Device Specific Configuration Menu screen by using the arrow keys to highlight the High Speed Interface Configuration option and pressing ENTER. The High Speed Interface Configuration screen appears. Event Message Line Device Name: 8H02-16 Port Type Link Status Current Oper. Mode Desired Oper.
  • Page 86 This field allows the user to select the desired operational mode for an interface in port 15 or 16. The field toggles between 100Base-FX and 100Base-FXFD (full duplex) when an FE-100FX is installed. Section 6.14.1 describes how to configure a port with an FE-100FX. 6-40 8H02-16 User’s Guide...
  • Page 87 When an FE-100FX is installed in port 15 or 16, it must be manually set to operate in the same technology as the device at the other end of the connected segment. Section 6.14.2 provides instructions for manually configuring the port with an FE-100FX interface. 8H02-16 User’s Guide High Speed Interface Configuration Screen 6-41...
  • Page 88 3. Use the arrow keys to highlight the SAVE command. Press ENTER. The message “SAVED OK” appears and Local Management saves the changes to memory. The selected mode is displayed in both the Desired Operational Mode field and the Current Operational Mode field. 6-42 8H02-16 User’s Guide...
  • Page 89 Continue this process until you have completed enabling or disabling the advertised modes. 6. Use the arrow keys to highlight the SAVE command. Press ENTER. The message “SAVED OK” appears and Local Management saves the changes to memory. 8H02-16 User’s Guide High Speed Interface Configuration Screen 6-43...

  • Page 90: Flash Download Screen

    FLASH DOWNLOAD SCREEN The Flash Download screen, shown in Figure 6-14, allows the user to clear the information stored in the 8H02-16 FLASH memory and download a new image file from a TFTP server. The user may also force a download by changing the position of Switch 6 located inside the device.
  • Page 91 8H02-16 attempts a TFTP download based on the IP address and filename entered in the fields at the bottom of the Flash Download screen. Reboot After Download (Read-only) This field notifies the user that the 8H02-16 will reboot after the download is complete. TFTP Gateway IP Addr (Selectable) This field shows the IP address of the TFTP gateway server defined in the...

  • Page 92: Image File Download Using Tftp

    Chapter 6: Local Management 6.15.1 Image File Download Using TFTP Set the 8H02-16 to download to FLASH using TFTP as follows: 1. Use the arrow keys to highlight the Download Method field. 2. Use the SPACE bar to select TFTP.

  • Page 93: Image File Download Using Bootp

    6.15.2 Image File Download Using BootP Set the 8H02-16 to download to FLASH using BootP as follows: 1. Use the arrow keys to highlight the Download Method field. 2. Use the SPACE bar to select BOOTP. 3. Use the arrow keys to highlight the TFTP Gateway IP Addr field. Set...

  • Page 94: Clear Nvram Screen

    Access the Clear NVRAM screen from the Device Specific Configuration screen by using the arrow keys to highlight the Clear NVRAM screen and pressing ENTER. The Clear NVRAM screen appears. CLEARING NVRAM. REBOOT IN PROGRESS... Device Name: 8H02-16 EXECUTE Figure 6-15 Clear NVRAM Screen 6-48...
  • Page 95 ARE YOU SURE YOU WANT TO CLEAR NVRAM? Figure 6-16 Clear NVRAM Warning Screen 5. Press YES and the message “CLEARING NVRAM. REBOOT IN PROGRESS...” appears. 6. The 8H02-16 clears NVRAM and reboots. All user-entered parameters default to factory default settings. 8H02-16 User’s Guide Clear NVRAM Screen...

  • Page 96: Port Redirect Function Screen

    Configuration Menu screen by using the arrow keys to highlight the Port Redirect Function option and pressing ENTER. The Port Redirect Function screen appears. Event Message Line Device Name: 8H02-16 Source Port [1] SAVE Figure 6-17 Port Redirect Function Screen...

  • Page 97: Displaying The Source And Destination Entries

    To display the next screen, use the arrow keys to highlight Next. Press ENTER and the next screen of entries is displayed. To display the previous screen, use the arrow keys to highlight Previous. Press ENTER to view the entries in the previous screen. 8H02-16 User’s Guide 6-51...

  • Page 98: Changing Source And Destination Ports

    7. Use the arrow keys to highlight SAVE at the bottom of the screen. Press ENTER. The message “SAVED OK” is displayed. This saves the new settings and updates the Source Port and Destination Port read-only fields. 6-52 8H02-16 User’s Guide...

  • Page 99: Device Statistics Menu Screen

    Device Statistics Menu option and pressing ENTER. The Device Statistics Menu screen appears. Event Message Line Device Name: 8H02-16 Figure 6-18 Device Statistics Menu Screen The Device Statistics Menu screen displays the following menu items:...

  • Page 100: Bridge Statistics Screen

    Access the Bridge Statistics screen from the Device Statistics Menu screen by using the arrow keys to highlight the Bridge Statistics option and pressing ENTER. The Bridge Statistics screen appears. Event Message Line Device Name: 8H02-16 Interface # Frames Rcvd Figure 6-19 Bridge Statistics Screen...

  • Page 101: Port Statistics Screen

    Access the Port Statistics screen by using the arrow keys to highlight the Port Statistics option on the Device Statistics Menu screen and pressing ENTER. The Port Statistics screen appears. Event Message Line Device Name: 8H02-16 Bytes: Frames: Total Errors:...
  • Page 102 Frame Check Sequence (FCS) and were less than 64 bytes in length (excluding framing bits, but including FCS bytes). Jabbers (Read-only) Displays the total number of Jabber conditions detected on this port. 6-56 8H02-16 User’s Guide...

  • Page 103: Displaying Port Statistics

    2. Press the SPACE bar to increment (or press the DEL (delete) key to decrement) the port number. 3. Press ENTER (neither the Port # field nor the statistics will change until ENTER is pressed). 8H02-16 User’s Guide Port Statistics Screen 6-57...

  • Page 104: Network Tools

    NETWORK TOOLS The Network Tools function, shown in Figure 6-21, resides on the 8H02-16 and allows the user to access and manage network devices. Access the Network Tools screen by using the arrow keys to highlight the Network Tools option on the Device Menu screen and pressing ENTER.
  • Page 105 MIB Navigation. arp: Syntax: Description: 8H02-16 User’s Guide arp <options> The arp command provides access to the ARP (Address Resolution Protocol) cache, enabling you to view cache data, delete entries, or add a static route.

  • Page 106: Mac Address

    -s Adds a static entry. Requires additional arguments: <Interface Number> <IP address> <MAC address> -f Flush the ARP cache Network Address Physical Address 122.144.40.111 00.00.0e.12.3c.04 122.144.48.109 00.00.0e.f3.3d.14 122.144.52.68 00.00.0e.12.3c.04 122.144.21.43 00.00.0e.03.1d.3c Media Type 3(dynamic) 3(dynamic) 3(dynamic) 3(dynamic) 051467 8H02-16 User’s Guide...
  • Page 107 Syntax: Description: Options: Example: NetTools-> defroute 2 147.152.42.32 8H02-16 User’s Guide bridge [ENABLE/DISABLE] [IFNUM/ALL] The bridge command allows bridge management to be enabled or disabled at the user’s request, either one at a time or all at once. Specifying a single interface number will affect the bridging status of that interface, while specifying ALL will affect every interface.
  • Page 108 -r Displays routing information for each interface Speed Admin Oper 10000000 10000000 10000000 10000000 Interface MAC Addr 0x00 0x00 0x1d 0x07 0x50 0x0e 0x00 0x00 0x1d 0x07 0x50 0x0f 0x00 0x00 0x1d 0x07 0x50 0x10 0x00 0x00 0x1d 0x07 0x50 0x11 051470 8H02-16 User’s Guide...
  • Page 109 CAUT ION Options: Example: NetTools-> reset 8H02-16 User’s Guide ping [IP address] The ping command generates an outbound ping request to check the status (alive/not alive) of a device at a specified IP address. Not Applicable...
  • Page 110 The number of valid entries in the table will be displayed at the end of the table display. Not Applicable OperStatus Forwarding enabled 1500 enabled disabled 1500 disabled PhysicalAddress NetworkAddress 00:00:1d:04:40:5d 123.456.40.1 08:00:20:0e:d8:31 123.456.40.30 Framing ethernet ethernet 174246 8H02-16 User’s Guide...
  • Page 111 # next-hop[0] : 122.144.60.45 # next-hop[1] : 122.144.8.113 # next-hop[2] : 122.144.61.45 # 122.144.11.52 is alive : 3 hops away. 8H02-16 User’s Guide traceroute [IP address] The traceroute command generates a TRACEROUTE request to a specified IP address and provides a display of all next-hop routers in the path to the device.

  • Page 112: Special Commands

    6.21.2 Special Commands done, quit, exit: Syntax: Description: Options: Example: NetTools-> done Connection closed 6-66 done The done command enables the user to exit from Network Tools and return to the Main Menu screen. Not Applicable 051472 8H02-16 User’s Guide...

  • Page 113: Appendix Aspecifications

    This appendix provides operating specifications for the Cabletron Systems 8H02-16. Cabletron Systems reserves the right to change these specifications at any time without notice. DEVICE SPECIFICATIONS Processor: Dynamic Random Access Memory (DRAM): FLASH Memory: PHYSICAL PROPERTIES Dimensions: Weight (Unit): MTBF (Predicted):...

  • Page 114: Input/Output Ports

    Slots accept two types of optional Fast Ethernet Interface Modules: the FE100-TX and the FE100-FX. Serial communications port that supports Local Management or connection to a UPS. Also supports SLIP and PPP for the 8H02-16 management purposes. Input/Output Output Output Input...

  • Page 115: Agency Approvals

    The 8H02-16 meets the immunity requirements of EN 50082-1 including: IEC 801-2 (ESD), IEC 801-3 (Radiated Susceptibility), and IEC 801-4 (EFT/B). Emission The 8H02-16 meets the emission requirements of FCC Part 15 Class A, EN 55022 Class A and VCCI Class 1. 8H02-16 User’s Guide...
  • Page 116 Appendix A: Specifications 8H02-16 User’s Guide...

  • Page 117: Fe-100Tx

    FE-100TX AND FE-100FX SPECIFICATIONS The 8H02-16 supports two Fast Ethernet Interface Modules: • FE-100TX • FE-100FX This appendix provides the specifications for these modules. FE-100TX The FE-100TX uses an RJ45 connector supporting Unshielded Twisted Pair (UTP) cabling. The slide switch on the FE-100TX determines the crossover status of the cable pairs.

  • Page 118: B.2 Fe-100Fx

    3 dB to the measurement to compare the measured values to the values listed above. Figure B-2 FE-100FX Table B-1 Transmitter Power Worst Case Budget 6.0 dB 9.0 dB 15.0 dB 174240 Typical Budget 9.0 dB 12.0 dB 18.0 dB 8H02-16 User’s Guide...

  • Page 119: Mode Switch Bank Settings

    Locations, functions, and settings for the mode switches (Section C.3) • Installing Optional Fast Ethernet Interface Modules (Section C.4) REQUIRED TOOLS You need the following tools to perform the procedures covered in this appendix: • Antistatic wrist strap • Phillips screwdriver 8H02-16 User’s Guide APPENDIX C...

  • Page 120: Removing The Chassis Cover

    To remove the chassis cover, proceed as follows: 1. Disconnect the 8H02-16 from the network as follows: a. Unplug the power cord from the rear of the 8H02-16 chassis. TURN OFF THE 8H02-16 BY UNPLUGGING THE POWER CORD FROM THE REAR OF THE CHASSIS.
  • Page 121 Disconnect all network cables attached to the 8H02-16. 2. If the 8H02-16 is rack mounted, remove it from the rack and remove the rackmount brackets (refer to Chapter 3, Installation). 3. Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove the screws attaching the cover to the 8H02-16 chassis.

  • Page 122: Setting The Mode Switch

    Force download a new image file from a BootP server. • Clear the NVRAM and restore all user-entered parameters such as the IP address and Community Names to the 8H02-16 “Default” configuration settings. • Clear user-entered passwords stored in NVRAM and restore the default passwords.
  • Page 123 After changing the position of switch 6, DO NOT reapply power NOTE to the 8H02-16 until there is a station acting as a BootP server, which contains the image file. After changing the position of switch 6 and restarting the 8H02-16, the 8H02-16 requests a new image download until it either receives a new image or the RESET button on the front panel is pressed.

  • Page 124: Installing Optional Fast Ethernet Interface Modules

    INSTALLING OPTIONAL FAST ETHERNET INTERFACE MODULES Figure C-3 shows the location of the Fast Ethernet Interface Module connectors on the 8H02-16 board for port slots 15 and 16. 8H02-16 TOP VIEW WITHOUT COVER Figure C-3 Fast Ethernet Interface Module Connector Location...
  • Page 125 Lift and remove the coverplate from the top of the front standoffs. Coverplate Figure C-4 Coverplate Removal 3. Remove the screw from the rear standoff. Save the screw. When installing an FE-100FX module into the 8H02-16, remove the rubber plug on the module before proceeding. CAUT ION 8H02-16 User’s Guide...
  • Page 126 Appendix C: Optional Installations and Mode Switch Bank Settings 4. See Figure C-5. Gently pull the faceplate of the 8H02-16 forward to allow room for the Fast Ethernet Interface Modules to be aligned over the connector. 5. Carefully lower the Fast Ethernet Interface Module onto the standoffs while inserting the module connector into the associated motherboard connector.
  • Page 127 STA 6-29 Bridge Statistics screen 6-54 frames fltrd 6-55 frames frwded 6-55 frames rcvd 6-54 frames txmtd 6-54 interface # 6-54 8H02-16 User’s Guide INDEX Cable specifications 100BASE-TX UTP 2-2 10BASE-T UTP 2-1 multimode fiber optic 2-3 COM port 6-18...
  • Page 128 LANVIEW LEDs 4-1 Local Management features 1-6 Password screen 6-3 MIB Navigator 6-58 MIB Navigator Commands arp 6-59 defroute 6-60, 6-61 done 6-66 exit 6-66 netstat 6-62 ping 6-63 quit 6-66 traceroute 6-65 Network connection FE-100FX 3-10 FX-100TX 3-8 8H02-16 User’s Guide...
  • Page 129 Screen refresh time 6-17 Screens Bridge Configuration screen 6-28 Bridge Statistics screen 6-54 Device Configuration screen 6-8 Device Menu screen 6-6 8H02-16 User’s Guide Device Specific Configuration Menu screen 6-31 Device Statistics Menu screen 6-53 Full Duplex Configuration screen 6-33...
  • Page 130 Index Terminal configuration 5-1 Trap table configuration 6-27 Traps enable 6-27 Troubleshooting 4-1 checklist 4-5 Unpacking 3-1 VT setup 5-1 Index-4 8H02-16 User’s Guide...

  • Page 131: Power Supply Cord

    The mains cord used with this equipment must be a 2 conductor plus ground type with minimum 0.75 mm square conductors and must incorporate a standard IEC appliance coupler on one end and a mains plug on the other end which is suitable for the use and application of the product and that is approved for use in the country of application.

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