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Cabletron Systems BRIM-A6DP User Manual

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  • Page 1 BRIM-A6DP USER’S GUIDE...

  • Page 3: Fcc Notice

    WARNING: Changes or modifications made to this device which are not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. BRIM-A6DP User’s Guide NOTICE FCC NOTICE...

  • Page 4: Vcci Notice

    BOUND BY THE TERMS OF THIS AGREEMENT, WHICH INCLUDES THE LICENSE AND THE LIMITATION OF WARRANTY AND DISCLAIMER OF LIABILITY. IF YOU DO NOT AGREE TO THE TERMS OF THIS AGREEMENT, PROMPTLY RETURN THE UNUSED PRODUCT TO THE PLACE OF PURCHASE FOR A FULL REFUND. BRIM-A6DP User’s Guide...

  • Page 5: 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. BRIM-A6DP User’s Guide Notice...

  • Page 6: Declaration Of Conformity

    EN 55022 EN 50082-1 EN 60950 Networking Equipment, for use in a Commercial or Light Industrial Environment. Legal Representative in Europe Mr. J. Solari ___________________________________ Full Name Managing Director - E.M.E.A. ___________________________________ Title Newbury, Berkshire, England ___________________________________ Location BRIM-A6DP User’s Guide...

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    Installing a BRIM in a Hub ... 2-6 CHAPTER 3 LOCAL MANAGEMENT Local Management Keyboard Conventions... 3-2 Accessing BRIM-A6DP Local Management ... 3-3 The ATM Setup Screen ... 3-4 The Connection Table Screen... 3-5 3.4.1 Connection Table Screen Fields... 3-5 The Add/Delete Entry Screen...
  • Page 8 APIM LEDs ...4-2 APPENDIX A APIM SPECIFICATIONS APIM-11 Specifications ... A-1 APIM-21 Specifications ... A-2 APIM-29 Specifications ... A-3 APIM-29LR Specifications ... A-4 APIM-22 Specifications ... A-5 APIM-67 Specifications ... A-6 APPENDIX B BRIM-A6DP SPECIFICATIONS BRIM-A6DP Specifications ... B-1 BRIM-A6DP User’s Guide...

  • Page 9: Chapter 1 Introduction

    Read through this manual completely to familiarize yourself with its content and to gain an understanding of the features and capabilities of the BRIM-A6DP. The following list provides an overview of each section of this manual: Chapter 1, Introduction, outlines the contents of this manual, describes BRIM-A6DP features and concludes with a list of related manuals.

  • Page 10: Document Conventions

    Chapter 1: Introduction Chapter 3, Local Management, describes how to use the BRIM-A6DP Local Management screens to perform a variety of configuration and management procedures. Chapter 4, LANVIEW LEDs, describes how to use the BRIM-A6DP LEDs to monitor BRIM performance and status.

  • Page 11: Brim-A6Dp Overview

    MIM or standalone hub to include remote bridging/routing capability. It allows remote connectivity using ATM technology. Using two APIMs on the front panel of the BRIM-A6DP, Cabletron Systems can offer redundant ATM links from the BRIM to a switched ATM network. Cabletron Systems provides a variety of APIMs that let you select the configuration of your choice.

  • Page 12: Related Manuals

    Cabletron Systems EMM-E6 User’s Guide Cabletron Systems ESXMIM Installation Guide Cabletron Systems ESX-1320/ESX-1380 User’s Guide Cabletron Systems MicroMMAC User’s Guide Cabletron Systems NBR-620/420/220 Installation Guide and NBR-620/420/220 Local Management Guide BRIM-A6DP User’s Guide...

  • Page 13: Getting Help

    The device history (i.e., have you returned the device before, is this a recurring problem, etc.) • Any previous Return Material Authorization (RMA) numbers BRIM-A6DP User’s Guide (603) 332-9400 Monday – Friday; 8 GO CTRON from any ! prompt support@ctron.com ctron.com (134.141.197.25)
  • Page 14 Chapter 1: Introduction BRIM-A6DP User’s Guide...

  • Page 15: Chapter 2 Installation

    Disposable grounding wrist strap (provided with any MIM or hub) • Phillips screwdriver The BRIM-A6DP and the host MIM or hub are sensitive to static discharges. Use a grounding strap and observe all static precautions during this procedure. Failure to do so could result CAUTION in damage to the BRIM-A6DP or the host MIM or hub.

  • Page 16: Installing Apims

    Chapter 2: Installation Installing APIMs Only qualified personnel should install or service this unit. To install an APIM into the BRIM-A6DP refer to Figure 2-1 and perform the following steps: 1. Attach the disposable grounding strap to your wrist (refer to the instructions on the disposable grounding strap package).

  • Page 17: Installing Brims

    BRIM slot and connector locations. 2.3.1 Installing a BRIM in a MIM To install a BRIM-A6DP in a MIM that supports BRIM technology perform the following steps: 1. Power-down the MMAC hub and remove all power cords.
  • Page 18 6. Remove the faceplate mounting screws and the BRIM coverplate. See Figure 2-2. 7. Remove the standoff screws. See Figure 2-2. 142902 Figure 2-2 Removing the BRIM Coverplate STANDOFF SCREW STANDOFF BRIM COVERPLATE FACEPLATE MOUNTING SCREW BRIM-A6DP User’s Guide...
  • Page 19 Figure 2-3 Installing the BRIM-A6DP 8. Place the BRIM behind the MIM faceplate. See Figure 2-3. 9. Insert the connector pins of the BRIM-A6DP into the BRIM connector on the MIM. 10. Press down firmly on the back of the BRIM until the pins slide all the way into the connector holes.

  • Page 20: Installing A Brim In A Hub

    12. Reinstall the MIM in the MMAC. 13. Reattach all MMAC power cords. 14. Reattach the network cabling to the MIM. 15. Refer to Chapter 3 for instructions on configuring the BRIM-A6DP using Local Management. 2.3.2 Installing a BRIM in a Hub...
  • Page 21 11. Reattach the chassis cover to the hub, reconnect the power cord, and reconnect the hub to your network. 12. Refer to Chapter 3 for instructions on configuring the BRIM-A6DP using Local Management. BRIM-A6DP User’s Guide Installing BRIMs...
  • Page 22 Chapter 2: Installation BRIM-A6DP User’s Guide...

  • Page 23: Chapter 3 Local Management

    Ensure the following procedures have been completed before configuring the BRIM-A6DP through Local Management: • An APIM must be installed in the BRIM-A6DP. • The BRIM-A6DP must be installed in the host MIM or standalone hub. • The device must be up and running. •...

  • Page 24: Local Management Keyboard Conventions

    These are navigation keys. Use the UP-ARROW, DOWN-ARROW, LEFT-ARROW, and RIGHT-ARROW keys to move the screen cursor. For example, “Use the arrow keys” means to press whichever arrow key moves the cursor to the desired field on the Local Management screen. BRIM-A6DP User’s Guide...

  • Page 25: Accessing Brim-A6Dp Local Management

    BRIM-A6DP resides. To access BRIM-A6DP Local Management, perform the following steps: 1. Use the arrow keys to select BRIM-A6DP from the Setup Menu screen. 2. Press ENTER. The ATM Setup screen, Figure 3-1, displays.

  • Page 26: The Atm Setup Screen

    This option opens the Signalling screen. This screen allows the user to view the current version of User-Network Interface (UNI) being used by the BRIM-A6DP, and to view the current state of the Interim Local Management Interface (ILMI). VLAN Assignment This option displays the VLAN Assignment screen.

  • Page 27: The Connection Table Screen

    Connection Table Screen Fields The Connection Table screen allows the user to view the current configured virtual connections, (PVCs and SVCs) on the BRIM-A6DP. The following list explains each of the Connection Table screen fields: ATM Port Current Total Connections This field displays the number of current connections on the...
  • Page 28 BRIM-A6DP, displaying the current connections on each APIM respectively. [6-10] This field opens the next screen if the BRIM-A6DP has more than five current connections. To toggle through the available connections use the SPACE bar to select the group of five connections you wish to view.

  • Page 29: The Add/Delete Entry Screen

    Connection Table screen. 2. Press ENTER, the Add/Delete Entry screen, Figure 3-3, displays. ESX-1320 Local Management [PORT 1] ADD/MODIFY Figure 3-3 The Add/Delete Entry Screen BRIM-A6DP User’s Guide The Add/Delete Entry Screen Flash Image Version: XX.XX.XX BRIM-A6DP ADD/DELETE ENTRY AAL Type 0000...

  • Page 30: Add/Delete Entry Screen Fields

    field is 1 through 1023. AAL Type This field is used to enter which ATM Adaptation Layer will be used by the PVC. The BRIM-A6DP supports AAL 3/4 or AAL 5. The default setting for the BRIM-A6DP is AAL 5. Encapsulation Type This field displays the type of data encapsulation that the BRIM-A6DP...

  • Page 31: Adding An Entry (Pvc)

    This command will appear only if a valid VPI and VCI have been entered in their respective fields on the Add/Delete Entry screen. This command deletes the PVC from the BRIM-A6DP connection table. RETURN This command opens the previous Local Management screen.

  • Page 32: Modifying An Entry (Pvc)

    4. Press ENTER. The “ENTRY DELETED” message appears at the top of the screen indicating that Local Management has deleted the PVC. The DELETE ALL command appears only if a valid VPI and NOTE VCI have been entered in their respective fields. 3-10 BRIM-A6DP User’s Guide...

  • Page 33: The Lec Administration Screen

    ESX-1320 Local Management LEC Index: Configure ELAN: ELAN Name: Max MTU Size: LAN Type: LES ATM Address: ADD/MODIFY Figure 3-4 The LEC Administration Screen BRIM-A6DP User’s Guide The LEC Administration Screen Flash Image Version: XX.XX.XX LEC Administration [Automatic] ctron [1516] [802.3] 000000000000000000000000000000000000000...

  • Page 34: Lec Administration Screen Fields

    LEC Index by the BRIM-A6DP when the host device is first powered up. The range of available LEC Indices is dependent on the type of host device the BRIM-A6DP resides in. Refer to Table 3-2 for a listing of the available LEC Indices for the Cabletron Systems products the BRIM-A6DP may be installed in.
  • Page 35 BRIM-A6DP to not function properly. LAN Type This field displays the type of ELAN that the LEC will join. The only type of ELAN currently supported by the BRIM-A6DP is the default setting of [802.3]. LES ATM Address This field displays the address of the LAN Emulation Server with which...

  • Page 36: Configuring The Lec Automatically

    This command opens the previous Local Management screen. 3.6.2 Configuring the LEC Automatically To have the BRIM-A6DP configure the LEC automatically, perform the following steps: 1. Use the arrow keys to highlight the LEC Index field. When first powered up the BRIM-A6DP, by default, automatically creates the first LEC, at the first available LEC Index.

  • Page 37: The Elan Properties Screen

    9. Use the arrow keys to highlight the ADD/MODIFY command at the bottom of the screen and press ENTER. The manually configured LEC is now entered into the BRIM-A6DP LEC Index. Check the ELAN Properties screen to verify that the ELAN became operational. For information on the ELAN Properties screen proceed to Section 3.7.

  • Page 38: Elan Properties Screen Fields

    Status This field displays the current status of the LEC. The Status field reads either “active” or “inactive”. LEC ATM ADDR This field displays the ATM Address of this LEC. 3-16 BRIM-A6DP User’s Guide...
  • Page 39 NEXT This command lets the user scroll to the screen that displays the properties of the next ELAN configured for the BRIM-A6DP. To go to the next screen use the arrow keys to highlight the NEXT command and press ENTER. The next screen displays.

  • Page 40: The Signalling Screen

    Setup Screen. 2. Press ENTER; the Signalling screen, Figure 3-6, displays. ESX-1320 Local Management Signalling/LAN Emulation Type: LEC ATM Address: SAVE Figure 3-6 The Signalling Screen 3-18 Flash Image Version: XX.XX.XX SVC Signalling [UNI3.0/LANE1.0] ILMI: [ON] 0000000000000000000000000000000000000000 RETURN BRIM-A6DP User’s Guide...

  • Page 41: Signalling Screen Fields

    The following list explains each of the Signalling Screen fields and commands: Signalling/LAN Emulation Type This field displays the current version of SVC Signalling and LAN Emulation being used by the BRIM-A6DP. This field can be set for the following options: [UNI 3.0/LANE 1.0] [UNI 3.1/LANE 1.0] [SPANS/LANE 0.4]...

  • Page 42: Setting The Svc Signalling And Lan Emulation Type

    Chapter 3: Local Management LEC ATM Address This field allows the user to enter a base ATM Address for the BRIM-A6DP. If ILMI is enabled, the BRIM-A6DP ATM Address is automatically configured. SAVE This command saves all changes to memory.

  • Page 43: Setting The Lec Atm Address

    3.8.4 Setting the LEC ATM Address To give the BRIM-A6DP a base ATM address, perform the following steps: If the ILMI is enabled, the BRIM-A6DP ATM address is NOTE automatically configured. 1. Use the arrow keys to highlight the LEC ATM Address field.

  • Page 44: The Vlan Assignment Screen

    VLAN names. Refer to Section 3.11.1 for details on how to use this field. 3-22 Flash Image Version: XX.XX.XX Port/VLAN Assignment Port State [Assigned] [Assigned] [Unassigned] [Unassigned] [Unassigned] [Unassigned] [Unassigned] [Unassigned] [Unassigned] [Unassigned] [Unassigned] [Unassigned] [Assigned] ELAN [ctron] BRIM-A6DP User’s Guide RETURN...
  • Page 45 MAC address for all ELANs. If the router uses a separate MAC address for each ELAN then the Add Router MAC screen function is not necessary. RETURN This command opens the previous Local Management Screen. BRIM-A6DP User’s Guide The VLAN Assignment Screen 3-23...

  • Page 46: Vlan Overview

    The following sections provide an overview of the VLAN functionality of the BRIM-A6DP and give step-by-step instructions on how to create and configure VLANs. When the BRIM-A6DP is first initialized, a LEC is automatically created by the BRIM-A6DP.

  • Page 47: Configuration Guidelines

    LEC and PVC Mixture A mixture of Permanent Virtual Channels (PVCs) and LAN Emulation Clients (LECs) is not allowed in this version of BRIM-A6DP firmware. It does allow, however, the mapping of Ethernet ports to LECs, or to other Ethernet ports.
  • Page 48 ELAN/VLAN mappings must be entered in the Add Router MAC screen of every BRIM-A6DP present on the network except for the BRIM-A6DP that is installed in the host device to which the end user is directly connected. For information on how to complete this procedure, refer to Section 3.12.

  • Page 49: Creating Vlans

    When the BRIM-A6DP is first initialized, a single LEC is automatically created. This LEC contacts the LAN Emulation Configuration Server (LECS) and joins an ELAN. The BRIM-A6DP then creates a VLAN that all Ethernet ports join. This VLAN is then mapped to the ELAN that the LEC has joined.
  • Page 50 [Unassigned] until the desired mode displays. 4. The last port listed in the Port/VLAN Assignment screen displays any ELANs which have been configured on the BRIM-A6DP. Use the arrow keys to highlight the ELAN field near the bottom of the screen.

  • Page 51: 3.11.2 Ethernet-Only Vlans

    5. When all the desired ports have been assigned to the VLAN, use the arrow keys to highlight the ADD/MODIFY command at the bottom of the screen and press ENTER. The changes are saved to memory. BRIM-A6DP User’s Guide Creating VLANs 3-29...

  • Page 52: The Router Mac Address Screen

    ELAN/VLAN. The MAC address of the router need only be entered if the NOTE router uses the same MAC address for all LECs. 3-30 Router MAC Address Screen STATIC MAC ENTRIES 00-00-1D-1D-62-39 DELETE NEXT RETURN BRIM-A6DP User’s Guide...
  • Page 53 • The MAC address of the end user MUST be entered into the Add Router MAC screen of EVERY BRIM-A6DP present on the network, EXCEPT the BRIM-A6DP that is installed in the host device to which this end user is connected.

  • Page 54: 3.12.2 Adding Mac Entries

    (-) between every two characters (i.e., 00-00-1D-12-34-56). 3. Use the arrow keys top highlight the DELETE command at the bottom of the screen. 4. Press ENTER. The MAC Address is deleted. 3-32 BRIM-A6DP User’s Guide...

  • Page 55: Chapter 4 Lanview Leds

    (Status) (Power) (Transmit) (Receive) BRIM-A6DP User’s Guide CHAPTER 4 LANVIEW LEDs Figure 4-1 The BRIM-A6DP Table 4-1 BRIM LEDs Definition Green - Board OK. Red - Board Error. Yellow - Standby. Green (on) - Power is on. Off - No power.

  • Page 56: Apim Leds

    Off - No link. Green - APIM OK. Red - Fault with media. In most cases, the APIM automatically corrects this condition without interrupting operations. If the LED is red and remains red, contact Cabletron Systems Technical Support. BRIM-A6DP User’s Guide...

  • Page 57: Appendix Aapim Specifications

    This Appendix describes the ATM Port Interface Modules (APIMs). APIM-11 SPECIFICATIONS Transmit Power: Receive Sensitivity: Loss Budget: Wavelength: Typical Link Distance: BRIM-A6DP User’s Guide APPENDIX A -14db to -18.5db -14db to -32.5db -14db to -18.5db 1270nm to 1380nm 2 km...

  • Page 58: Apim-21 Specifications

    Appendix A: APIM Specifications APIM-21 SPECIFICATIONS Transmit Power: Receive Sensitivity: Loss Budget: Wavelength: Typical Link Distance: -14db to -18.5db -14db to -32.5db -14db to -18.5db 1270nm to 1380nm 2 km Figure A-2 The APIM-21 BRIM-A6DP User’s Guide...

  • Page 59: Apim-29 Specifications

    APIM-29 SPECIFICATIONS Transmit Power: Receive Sensitivity: Loss Budget: Wavelength: Typical Link Distance: BRIM-A6DP User’s Guide -8db to -14db -6db to -32.5db -8db to -24.5db 1261nm to 1360nm 25 km Figure A-3 The APIM-29 APIM-29 Specifications...

  • Page 60: Apim-29Lr Specifications

    Appendix A: APIM Specifications APIM-29LR SPECIFICATIONS Transmit Power: Receive Sensitivity: Loss Budget: Wavelength: Typical Link Distance: 0db to -5db -31db -26db to -31db 1280nm to 1335nm 60 km Figure A-4 The APIM-29 BRIM-A6DP User’s Guide...

  • Page 61: Apim-22 Specifications

    ATM Network Equipment as specified by the ATM Forum User-Network Interface (UNI) specification. Figure A-5 shows the pin assignments for the APIM-22R. Figure A-5 APIM-22 Pin Assignments BRIM-A6DP User’s Guide STS3 Category 5 Unshielded Twisted Pair...

  • Page 62: Apim-67 Specifications

    Figure A-6 shows the location and default setting of each jumper. Refer to Figure A-6 if you need to change the jumper settings to properly connect the APIM-67R to another DS3 device. 75 Ohm Coaxial Cable 45 Mbps 136 Meters BRIM-A6DP User’s Guide...
  • Page 63 APIM-67 Specifications RECEIVE CHANNEL JUMPER (GROUNDED) TRANSMIT CHANNEL JUMPER (NOT GROUNDED) 142910 Figure A-6 APIM-67R Default Jumper Settings Figure A-7 The APIM-67 BRIM-A6DP User’s Guide...
  • Page 64 Appendix A: APIM Specifications BRIM-A6DP User’s Guide...

  • Page 65: Brim-A6Dp Specifications

    BRIM-A6DP SPECIFICATIONS BRIM-A6DP SPECIFICATIONS This section describes environment specifications and safety requirements for the BRIM-A6DP. Cabletron Systems reserves the right to change these specifications at any time without notice. Environment Operating Temperature: Storage Temperature: Operating Relative Humidity: Regulatory Compliance Safety:...
  • Page 66 Appendix B: BRIM-A6DP Specifications BRIM-A6DP User’s Guide...

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