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  • Page 1 DIGITAL MultiSwitch 700ET DLE49-MA Interface Module User’s Guide...
  • Page 3 DLE49-MA Interface Module User’s Guide Part Number: 9032831 November 1998 This guide describes how to use the DLE49-MA interface module and provides information concerning its network requirements, troubleshooting, and how to use the Local Management feature. Revision/Update Information: This is a new document.

  • Page 4: United States Government Restricted Rights

    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. IN NO EVENT SHALL CABLETRON SYSTEMS BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL, INDIRECT, SPECIAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES WHATSOEVER (INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO LOST PROFITS) ARISING OUT OF OR RELATED TO THIS MANUAL OR...
  • Page 5 FCC Notice — Class A Computing Device: This equipment generates, uses, and may emit radio frequency energy. The equipment has been type tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device pursuant to Part 15 of FCC rules, which are designed to provide reasonable protection against such radio frequency interference.
  • Page 6 CABLETRON SYSTEMS, INC. PROGRAM LICENSE AGREEMENT 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 7: Declaration Of Conformity

    DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY Application of Council Directive(s): Manufacturer’s Address: European Representative Name: European Representative Address: Conformance to Directive(s)/Product Standards: Equipment Type/Environment: We the undersigned, hereby declare, under our sole responsibility, that the equipment packaged with this notice conforms to the above directives. Manufacturer Mr.

  • Page 9: Table Of Contents

    1.1.12 Distributed Chassis Management ... 1-6 1.1.13 Optional HSIMs... 1-6 1.1.14 Standards Compatibility ... 1-7 1.1.15 Diagnostic LEDs ... 1-7 1.1.16 Year 2000 Compliance ... 1-7 CHAPTER 2 NETWORK REQUIREMENTS SmartTrunk ... 2-1 10BASE-T Network ... 2-1 DLE49-MA User’s Guide CONTENTS...
  • Page 10 Contents CHAPTER 3 INSTALLATION Required Tools...3-1 Unpacking the DLE49-MA ...3-2 Options...3-2 Installing the DLE49-MA into the MultiSwitch 700 DLM6C-AA Chassis ...3-2 Connecting to the Network...3-5 Completing the Installation...3-8 CHAPTER 4 TROUBLESHOOTING Using the Diagnostic LEDs ...4-1 Troubleshooting Checklist...4-5 Using the RESET Button ...4-10...
  • Page 11 Image File Download Using Runtime... 6-31 6.10 Port Configuration Menu Screen ... 6-32 6.11 Ethernet Interface Configuration Screen ... 6-34 6.12 Ethernet Port Configuration Screen... 6-37 6.12.1 Selecting Settings ... 6-41 6.12.2 Setting the Advertised Ability ... 6-41 DLE49-MA User’s Guide Contents...
  • Page 12 NETWORK TOOLS Network Tools ...7-1 7.1.1 Built-in Commands ...7-3 7.1.2 Special Commands ...7-11 APPENDIX A SPECIFICATIONS Module Specifications ... A-1 Physical Properties ... A-1 Environmental Requirements... A-1 Input/Output Ports ... A-2 COM Port Pinout Assignments ... A-2 DLE49-MA User’s Guide...
  • Page 13 APPENDIX B OPTIONAL INSTALLATIONS AND MODE SWITCH BANK SETTINGS Required Tools ...B-1 Setting the Mode Switches ...B-1 SIMM UPGRADE ...B-3 B.3.1 Locating SIMMs ...B-4 B.3.2 Installing the DRAM SIMM ...B-5 Installing Optional High Speed Interface Modules...B-6 INDEX DLE49-MA User’s Guide Contents...
  • Page 15 Figure The DLE49-MA... 1-2 Installing an Interface Module ... 3-4 Straight Cable Connection ... 3-6 Connection Using the RJ21 Angle Adapter... 3-7 Diagnostic LEDs... 4-2 RESET Button ... 4-10 Management Terminal Connection ... 5-5 Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) ... 5-8 Example of a Local Management Screen ...
  • Page 16 Interface Statistics Screen ...6-74 6-29 RMON Statistics Screen ...6-78 Network Tools Help Screen ...7-1 Module Mode Switch Location/Component Layout ... B-2 SIMM Slot Locations ... B-4 Installing the DRAM ... B-5 HSIM and VHSIM Connector Locations ... B-6 DLE49-MA User’s Guide...
  • Page 17 Table Contents of DLE49-MA Carton... 3-2 Diagnostic LEDs CPU, Receive, and Transmit Status ... 4-3 Fault Identification ... 4-5 Power System Troubleshooting ... 4-6 Firmware Troubleshooting... 4-7 Management System Troubleshooting... 4-8 Device Setup Troubleshooting ... 4-9 Keyboard Conventions ... 5-3 VT Terminal Setup ...

  • Page 19: Preface

    A general working knowledge of IEEE 802.3 type data communications networks and their physical layer components is helpful when using these devices. In this document, the DLE49-MA interface module is referred to as either the “DLE49-MA” or the “module”. STRUCTURE OF THIS GUIDE...

  • Page 20: Related Documents

    Management, describes how to access Local Management and use the Local Management screens to manage the DLE49-MA and DLM6C-AA chassis. Chapter Local Management: Module navigate and manage the DLE49-MA in the module selections of the Local Management screens. Chapter Network Tools, describes the use of the Network Tools function for managing the DLE49-MA.

  • Page 21: Document Conventions

    CORRESPONDENCE Documentation Comments If you have comments or suggestions about this manual, send them to DIGITAL Network Products: Attn.: E-MAIL: DLE49-MA User’s Guide Documentation Project Manager doc_quality@lkg.mts.dec.com Correspondence...

  • Page 22: World Wide Web

    A description of your network environment (layout, cable type, etc.) • Network load and frame size at the time of trouble (if known) • The device history (i.e., have you returned the device before, is this a recurring problem, etc.) http://www.networks.digital.com http://www.networks.europe.digital.com http://www.networks.digital.com.au DLE49-MA User’s Guide...

  • Page 23: Safety

    DANGER AVISO CAUTION ACHTUNG ATTENTION PRECAUCIÓN DLE49-MA User’s Guide SAFETY Warns against an action that could result in equipment damage, personal injury, or death. Warnt den Benutzer vor Aktionen, die das Gerät beschädigen, Personen verletzen oder sogar zum Tot führen könnten.

  • Page 24: Safety Requirements

    DLE49-MA. Diese Einheit darf nur von qualifizierten Fachleuten installiert oder gewartet werden. L'installation et la maintenance de cet appareil sont réservées à un personnel qualifié. Sólo el personal cualificado debe instalar o dar mantenimiento a esta unidad. DLE49-MA User’s Guide...
  • Page 25 ATTENTION PRECAUCIÓN DLE49-MA User’s Guide Safety Requirements Failure to observe static safety precautions could cause damage to the DLE49-MA. Follow static safety handling rules and properly wear the antistatic wrist strap provided with the DLM6C-AA chassis. Die Mißachtung der statischen Vorsichtsmaß-nahmen kann Beschädigungen...
  • Page 26 Les objets pointus pourraient endommager la carte ou les composants. No corte la bolsa no conductora para extraer el módulo. Podrían producirse daños causados por objetos puntiagudos que entraran en contacto con la placa u otros componentes. DLE49-MA User’s Guide...
  • Page 27 ATTENTION PRECAUCIÓN CAUTION ACHTUNG ATTENTION PRECAUCIÓN DLE49-MA User’s Guide Safety Requirements To prevent damaging the backplane connectors in the following step, take care that the module slides in straight and properly engages the backplane connectors. Um die Anschlüsse an der Rückseite bei diesem Schritt nicht zu beschädigen, stellen...
  • Page 28 à l'électricité statique. Si vous ne tenez pas compte de ces conseils, vous risquez d'endommager cet équipement. DLE49-MA y el hub o módulo de host es sensible a la descarga estática. Utilice una banda antiestática para la muñeca y observe todas las precauciones sobre estática durante este procedimiento.
  • Page 29 CAUTION ACHTUNG ATTENTION PRECAUCIÓN CAUTION ACHTUNG DLE49-MA User’s Guide Safety Requirements Before altering the COM port settings, ensure that a valid IP address is set for the module or chassis. (Refer to Section entire COM port configuration section before changing the settings of the COM port.
  • Page 30 If the module does not have a valid IP address, and other modules in the chassis are inaccessible, reset NVRAM on the DLE2x-MA and DLE3x-MA using Mode Switch 7 (refer to Appendix COM port communications. DLE49-MA User’s Guide B) to reestablish...
  • Page 31 ACHTUNG ATTENTION DLE49-MA User’s Guide Safety Requirements Sie dürfen die COM-Port-Einstellungen NICHT abschalten oder ändern, während die aktuelle LM-Verbindung (Local Management) über ein Terminal besteht. Das Ändern der COM-Port-Einstellungen trennt das LM-Terminal vom Port und beendet die LM-Sitzung. Falls dem DLE2x-MA und DLE3x-MA zuvor eine gültige IP-Adresse...
  • Page 32 Si el puerto COM está reconfigurado sin una dirección IP válida establecida en el módulo o chasis, aparecerá el mensaje que se muestra en la figura 6-7. No continúe a menos que comprenda en su totalidad el resultado de la acción. DLE49-MA User’s Guide displays. Do not...
  • Page 33 CAUTION ACHTUNG ATTENTION DLE49-MA User’s Guide Safety Requirements When the COM port is configured to perform the UPS application, all future Local Management connections must be made by establishing a Telnet connection to the module. Ensure that the module has a valid IP address before saving changes to the COM port application.
  • Page 34 N’exécutez donc cette procédure qu’en parfaite connaissance de cause. El borrado de la NVRAM dará como resultado la pérdida de todos los parámetros introducidos por el usuario. No continúe a menos que comprenda completamente este procedimiento. DLE49-MA User’s Guide...
  • Page 35 CAUTION ACHTUNG ATTENTION PRECAUCIÓN CAUTION ACHTUNG DLE49-MA User’s Guide Safety Requirements If the DLE2x-MA and DLE3x-MA is being bridged to an FDDI ring, IP Fragmentation should be enabled. If IP Fragmentation is disabled, all FDDI frames that exceed the maximum Ethernet frame size will be discarded.
  • Page 36 Si el chasis DLM6C-AA se ha configurado con una dirección IP válida, esta pantalla no aparecerá. Cuando el chasis reciba la asignación de una dirección IP válida, todos los módulos de la interfaz instalados compartirán esta misma dirección. DLE49-MA User’s Guide...

  • Page 37: Chapter 1 Introduction

    DLE49-MA to determine which features are supported. OVERVIEW The MultiSwitch 700 DLE49-MA, shown in interface module for the DLM6C-AA chassis. The DLE49-MA has 48 switched ports via four RJ21 connectors, and 1 slot for an optional High Speed Interface Module (HSIM).

  • Page 38: Reset Button

    DLE49-MA RESET 10 11 12 17 18 19 20 21 22 25 26 27 29 30 33 34 37 38 41 42 43 44 Figure 1-1 The DLE49-MA COM Port 48 Ports (10 Mbps) HSIM Slot 2693_01 DLE49-MA User’s Guide...

  • Page 39: Connectivity

    Unshielded Twisted Pair (UTP) cables with an impedance between 85 and 111 ohms at lengths up to 100 meters. These ports are IEEE 802.3u 10BASE-TX compliant. The DLE49-MA has a slot for an optional HSIM to provide additional connectivity to various networking technologies. 1.1.2...

  • Page 40: Full Duplex Switched Ethernet

    IP address is entered using Local Management. 1.1.4 Full Duplex Switched Ethernet Each switched Ethernet port on the DLE49-MA can be configured to operate in Full Duplex Switched Ethernet (FDSE) mode. FDSE allows each port to provide up to 20 Mbps of bandwidth.

  • Page 41: Remote Monitoring (Rmon)

    1.1.6 Remote Monitoring (RMON) The DLE49-MA supports all nine Ethernet RMON groups, which include Statistics, Alarms, Events and History. These groups are enabled on all ports by default. The Cabletron Systems’ RMON Actions is a vendor-specific extension of RMON and provides the ability to set an “Action” on any SNMP MIB variable.

  • Page 42: Management

    IP address. Its management functions are distributed to all modules. This means a single module in the chassis, such as the DLE49-MA, can be used to manage the entire chassis, and any other attached module through Local Management, SNMP, or Telnet applications.

  • Page 43: Standards Compatibility

    Overview 1.1.14 Standards Compatibility The DLE49-MA is fully compliant with the IEEE 802.3, 802.3x, 802.3u, 802.1p, and prestandard 802.1Q standards. The DLE49-MA provides IEEE 802.1D Spanning Tree Algorithm (STA) support to enhance the overall reliability of the network and protect against “loop” conditions.

  • Page 45: Chapter 2 Network Requirements

    World Wide Web site: http://www.networks.digital.com SmartTrunk To connect the DLE49-MA to a network so it can take advantage of the SmartTrunk feature, there are certain rules concerning port connections and configurations that must be followed for proper operation. For more information on SmartTrunk, refer to the SmartTrunk User’s Guide.

  • Page 47: Chapter 3 Installation

    Only qualified personnel should install the DLE49-MA. This chapter provides the instructions required to install the DLE49-MA. Follow the order of the sections listed below to ensure a proper installation: • Required tools (Section • Unpacking the DLE49-MA • Installing Options •...

  • Page 48: Unpacking The Dle49-Ma

    DLE49-MA. Follow static safety handling rules and properly wear the antistatic wrist strap provided with the DLM6C-AA chassis. The DLE49-MA can be installed in any of the 5 slots that are available in the DLM6C-AA. To install a module, proceed as follows: Table 3-1.
  • Page 49 Installing the DLE49-MA into the MultiSwitch 700 DLM6C-AA Chassis Remove the blank panel covering the slot in which the module will be installed. All other slots must remain covered to ensure proper air flow and cooling. (Save the blank plate in the event you need to remove the module.)
  • Page 50 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 Circuit Card Card Guides Plastic Locking Tab Plastic Locking Tab 2693-02 DLE49-MA User’s Guide...

  • Page 51: Connecting To The Network

    To make connections to an optional HSIM installed in the HSIM slot of a DLE49-MA, refer to the instructions shipped with that device. When facing the front panel of a DLE49-MA, the top-left RJ21 is the connector for 10BASE-T ports 1 through 12; bottom left, ports 13 through 24;...
  • Page 52 Chapter 3: Installation Screw RJ21 Port 1 LED Figure 3-2 Straight Cable Connection ETHERNET DLE49-MA RESET Screw 10 11 12 14 15 16 2693_07 DLE49-MA User’s Guide...
  • Page 53 Figure connector, it can be either plugged in until the retaining clips on the RJ21 adapter/extender snap into place or secured with screws. DLE49-MA User’s Guide Connecting to the Network 3-3. Depending on the type of RJ21 cable 2229-01...

  • Page 54: Completing The Installation

    Repeat steps 1 through 5 until all connections are made. COMPLETING THE INSTALLATION After installing the DLE49-MA and any optional HSIM, and making the connections to the network, the DLE49-MA is ready to be configured through Local Management. Refer to access and use Local Management.

  • Page 55: Chapter 4 Troubleshooting

    4.2) • Using the RESET button USING THE DIAGNOSTIC LEDS The DLE49-MA uses built-in visual diagnostic and status monitoring system. The diagnostic LEDs network status to aid in diagnosing network problems. Refer to for a description of the LEDs. Refer to the HSIM User’s Guide for a description of the LEDs.
  • Page 56 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 Figure 4-1 Diagnostic LEDs 2693_09 DLE49-MA User’s Guide...
  • Page 57 Green Blinking . Port disabled, link. Flashing . Port Amber enabled, link, activity. Diagnostic failure. DLE49-MA User’s Guide Using the Diagnostic LEDs Recommended Action Power up chassis. Contact your DIGITAL representative. If the LED remains red for several minutes, contact your DIGITAL representative.
  • Page 58 Refer to Section 6.19.3 for information on enabling/disabling ports. 2. Contact your DIGITAL representative. None, unless there is a high rate of activity. If so, check for network configuration problems or a defective device. Contact your DIGITAL representative. DLE49-MA User’s Guide...

  • Page 59: Troubleshooting Checklist

    TROUBLESHOOTING CHECKLIST If the DLE49-MA is not working properly, refer to checklist of possible problems, causes, and recommended actions to resolve the problem. Symptom All LEDs are off. Module stays in BOOT state. DLE49-MA User’s Guide Table 4-2 Fault Identification Possible Causes 1.
  • Page 60 1. Remove a working module from a known good chassis. 2. Install the DLE49-MA in the known good slot. 3. If the DLE49-MA does not function, there may be a fault in the onboard power converter. Contact your DIGITAL representative immediately.
  • Page 61 COM port application has been changed. Corrupt firmware image, or hardware fault. DLE49-MA User’s Guide Instruction Press ENTER (RETURN) (may take up to four times). Refer to Chapter 5 for proper setup procedures. Refer to Appendix A for proper console port pinouts.
  • Page 62 NVRAM. 1. Refer to Section 6.5.1 procedure. 2. If the DLE49-MA are using the IP address of the DLM6C-AA chassis, ensure that the modules are not in STANDALONE management mode. Section 6.5.10 provides instructions on setting the management mode.
  • Page 63 Clear NVRAM was set through Local Management. If these troubleshooting tables do not solve any problems that occur with the DLE49-MA, contact your DIGITAL representative. DLE49-MA User’s Guide Instruction 1. Verify that Spanning Tree is enabled. Refer to Section 6.19.1 for instructions on setting the type of STA.

  • Page 64: Using The Reset Button

    RESET Button To reset the DLE49-MA processor, press and release the RESET button. The module processor goes through a reset process of approximately 20 seconds. Additional downtime may be added as the module reenters the network.

  • Page 65: Chapter 5 Local Management: Overview, Setup, And Chassis Management

    Manage any interface module in the chassis via a connection to a single interface module. • Assign IP addresses and subnet masks to the DLE49-MA module, and the DLM6C-AA chassis. • Control access to the DLE49-MA module and the DLM6C-AA chassis by establishing community names.

  • Page 66: Local Management Keyboard Conventions

    Remotely using a VT type terminal connected through a modem. • In-band through a Telnet connection. LOCAL MANAGEMENT KEYBOARD CONVENTIONS All key names appear as capital letters in this manual. the keyboard conventions and the key functions that are used. Table 5-1 explains DLE49-MA User’s Guide...

  • Page 67: Management Terminal Setup

    A VT type terminal running emulation programs for the Digital Equipment Corporation VT100 series • A remote VT100 type terminal via a modem connection DLE49-MA User’s Guide Management Terminal Setup Function These are selection keys that perform the same Local Management function. For example, “Press ENTER”...

  • Page 68: Console Cable Connection

    Connect the RJ45-to-DB9 adapter to the PC communications port. If using a modem between the VT compatible device and the COM port of the DLE49-MA, use the appropriate connector included in the management cable kit. Refer to the modem manufacturer’s information for proper operation and setup of the modem.
  • Page 69 RJ45 COM Port Figure 5-1 Management Terminal Connection DLE49-MA User’s Guide Management Terminal Setup UTP Cable With RJ45 Connectors RJ45-to-DB9 PC Adapter DLM6C-AA ETHERNET DLE49-MA RESET 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24...

  • Page 70: Management Terminal Setup Parameters

    Once the module or chassis has a valid IP address, the user can establish a Telnet session with Local Management from any TCP/IP based node on the network. Telnet connections to the DLE49-MA require the community name passwords assigned at the SNMP Community Names screen of either the DLM6C-AA chassis, or the module.

  • Page 71: Monitoring An Uninterruptible Power Supply

    Use the Console Cable Kit provided with the DLM6C-AA chassis to attach the UPS to the module COM port as shown in Connect the UPS device to the COM port of the DLE49-MA as follows: Connect the RJ45 connector at one end of the cable to the COM port on the module.

  • Page 72: Local Management Screen Elements

    21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 2693_00 UTP Cable With RJ45 Connectors DLE49-MA User’s Guide ETHERNET 6E233-49 2693_50 Figure 5-3...
  • Page 73 Event Message Field Event Message Line Device T ype: DLE49-MA MAC Address: IP Address: Subnet Mask: Default Gateway: TFTP Gateway IP Addr: Operational Mode: [802.1Q SWITCHING] Clear NVRAM [NO] SAVE Selection Field Figure 5-3 Example of a Local Management Screen...
  • Page 74 One or more fields were modified, and saved to NVRAM. Attempting to exit the LM screen after one or more fields were modified, but not saved to NVRAM. The SAVE command was executed, but nothing was saved to NVRAM. DLE49-MA User’s Guide...

  • Page 75: Accessing Local Management

    Local Management. Turn on the terminal. Press ENTER (this may take up to four times, because the COM port of the DLE49-MA auto-senses the baud rate of the terminal) until the DLM6C-AA Local Management Password screen, Figure 5-4, displays.

  • Page 76: Navigating Local Management Screens

    Password screen redisplays. 5.5.1 Navigating Local Management Screens The DLE49-MA Local Management application consists of a series of menu screens. Navigate through Local Management by selecting items from the menu screens. The DLE49-MA supports 802.1Q Switching (802.1Q port based VLANs).
  • Page 77 Chassis Menu Password Main Menu Module Menu Figure 5-5 802.1Q Switching Mode, LM Screen Hierarchy DLE49-MA User’s Guide Accessing Local Management Chassis Configuration SNMP Community Names SNMP Traps Chassis Environmental Chassis Redirect Configuration Menu Port Redirect Configuration VLAN Redirect Configuration...

  • Page 78: Selecting Local Management Menu Screen Items

    Device Menu screen displays. To end the LM session, use the arrow keys to highlight the RETURN command at the bottom of the Device Menu screen. Press ENTER. The Local Management Password screen displays and the session ends. 5-14 DLE49-MA User’s Guide...

  • Page 79: Using The Next And Previous Commands

    MAIN MENU SCREEN The Main Menu Screen is the access point for all Local Management screens for the modules and the DLM6C-AA chassis. the Main Menu screen. DLE49-MA User’s Guide Main Menu Screen Figure 5-6 shows 5-15...
  • Page 80 Proceed to Chapter 6 time. 5-16 MS700 LOCAL MANAGEMENT Main Menu CHASSIS MODULES Figure 5-6 Main Menu Screen if module management is desired at this EXIT 2159-13 Section 5.8.6. Section 5.7. DLE49-MA User’s Guide...

  • Page 81: Chassis Menu Screen

    Access is limited based on the password level of the user. For details, refer to DLE49-MA User’s Guide Figure 5-7, provides access to Local MS700 LOCAL MANAGEMENT...

  • Page 82: Snmp Traps

    To access the Chassis Configuration screen from the Chassis Menu screen, use the arrow keys to highlight the CHASSIS CONFIGURATION menu item and press ENTER. The Chassis Configuration screen, 5-18 Section 5.10. 5.11. Section Figure 5-8, allows the user to set the Figure 5-8, displays. 5.12. DLE49-MA User’s Guide...
  • Page 83 0 if the corresponding bit identifies the host. The DLM6C-AA chassis automatically uses the default subnet mask that corresponds to the IP class that was entered in the IP address DLE49-MA User’s Guide Chassis Configuration Screen LOCAL MANAGEMENT...
  • Page 84 Operational Mode (Read-Only) This field will display the 802.1Q SWITCHING option. With the operational mode set to 802.1Q SWITCHING, the DLE49-MA acts as an IEEE 802.1Q switch. The modules are able to increase their switching functionality by creating and maintaining port based Virtual LANs (VLANs).

  • Page 85: Setting The Ip Address

    If the DLE49-MA has been set to 802.1Q SWITCHING, refer to the DIGITAL MultiSwitch 700 802.1Q VLAN User’s Guide to configure the devices for this type of operation. 5.8.1 Setting the IP Address To set the IP address, perform the following steps: Use the arrow keys to highlight the IP Address field.

  • Page 86: Setting The Chassis Date

    5.8.4 Setting the Chassis Time To set the chassis clock, perform the following steps: Use the arrow keys to highlight the Chassis Time field. Enter the time in this 24-hour format: HH:MM:SS 5-22 DLE49-MA User’s Guide...

  • Page 87: 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 Refresh Time field with the previous value. DLE49-MA User’s Guide Chassis Configuration Screen ., type “064500” in the...

  • Page 88: Setting The Screen Lockout Time

    MIB-II to be edited. To access the SNMP Community Names screen from the Chassis Menu screen, use the arrow keys to highlight the SNMP COMMUNITY NAMES menu item and press ENTER. The SNMP Community Names screen, Figure 5-9, displays. 5-24 DLE49-MA User’s Guide...
  • Page 89 Event Message Line MAC Address: IP Address: Subnet Mask: Operational Mode: [802.1Q SWITCHING] SAVE Figure 5-9 SNMP Community Names Screen DLE49-MA User’s Guide SNMP Community Names Screen MS700 LOCAL MANAGEMENT Chassis Configuration 00-00-ID-00-00-00 Chassis Date: 0.0.0.0 Chassis Time: 0.0.0.0 Screen Refresh Time:...

  • Page 90: Establishing Community Names

    This community name permits read-write DLM6C-AA access to the allows the user to change all modifiable parameters including community names, IP addresses, traps, and SNMP objects. DLE49-MA User’s Guide MIB objects and...

  • Page 91: Snmp Traps Screen

    The SNMP Traps screen is shown in To access the SNMP Traps screen from the Chassis Menu screen, use the arrow keys to highlight the SNMP TRAPS menu item and press ENTER. The Chassis SNMP Traps screen displays. DLE49-MA User’s Guide SNMP Traps Screen Section 6.6.

  • Page 92: Configuring The Trap Table

    Using the arrow keys, highlight the appropriate Trap Destination field. 5-28 MS700 LOCAL MANAGEMENT SNMP Traps Trap Community Name public public public public public public public public EXIT DLE49-MA User’s Guide Enable Traps [NO] [NO] [NO] [NO] [NO] [NO] [NO] [NO] RETURN 2159-36...

  • Page 93: Chassis Environmental Screen

    To access the Chassis Environmental Information screen from the Chassis Menu screen, use the arrow keys to highlight the CHASSIS ENVIRONMENTAL menu item and press ENTER. The Chassis Environmental Information screen, DLE49-MA User’s Guide Chassis Environmental Screen Figure 5-11, displays.
  • Page 94 Chapter 5: Local Management: Overview, Setup, and Chassis Management Event Message Line Module Type: DLE49-MA Slot Number: X Chassis Power Redundancy Power Supply #1 Status Power Supply #2 Status Chassis Fan Status Figure 5-11 Chassis Environmental Information Screen The following describes each of the Chassis Environmental Information screen fields.

  • Page 95: Redirect Configuration Menu Screen (Chassis)

    To access the Redirect Configuration Menu screen from the Chassis Menu screen, use the arrow keys to highlight the REDIRECT CONFIGURATION MENU item and press ENTER. The Redirect Configuration Menu screen displays. DLE49-MA User’s Guide Redirect Configuration Menu Screen (Chassis) (Figure 5-12) for the chassis...

  • Page 96: Port Redirect Configuration Screen

    Chapter 5: Local Management: Overview, Setup, and Chassis Management Module Type: DLE49-MA Slot Number: X Figure 5-12 Redirect Configuration Menu Screen The following defines each selectable item of the Redirect Configuration Menu screen: PORT REDIRECT CONFIGURATION The Port Redirect Configuration screen is used to redirect traffic from a source switch port to a destination switch port.
  • Page 97 To access the Port Redirect Configuration screen from the Redirect Configuration Menu screen, use the arrow keys to highlight the PORT REDIRECT CONFIGURATION menu item and press ENTER. DLE49-MA User’s Guide Port Redirect Configuration Screen 5-33...

  • Page 98: Configuration Screen

    MS700 LOCAL MANAGEMENT Port Redirect Configuration FrameFormat: Destination ------------------------ -------------------- Module Port NORMAL TAGGED UNTAGGED NORMAL NORMAL NORMAL NORMAL NORMAL [ 16 ] Frame Format [UNTAGGED] Redirect Errors [OFF] NEXT Redirect Errors: -------------------- Status [DELETE] RETURN RETURN EXIT 2693_26 DLE49-MA User’s Guide...
  • Page 99 NORMAL, TAGGED, or UNTAGGED may be selected. Refer to the previously described read-only Frame Format field for details about each format. The default setting is NORMAL. DLE49-MA User’s Guide Port Redirect Configuration Screen for directions on how to change the settings...

  • Page 100: Changing Source And Destination Ports

    Use the SPACE bar or BACKSPACE to step to the appropriate port number for the destination port. Use the arrow keys to highlight the Frame Format field near the bottom of the screen. 5-36 DLE49-MA User’s Guide...
  • Page 101 Use the arrow keys to highlight SAVE at the bottom of the screen. Press ENTER. The message “SAVED OK” displays. This saves the new settings and updates the Source Port and Module, and the Destination Port and Module read-only fields. DLE49-MA User’s Guide Port Redirect Configuration Screen 5-37...

  • Page 102: Vlan Redirect Configuration Screen

    To access the VLAN Redirect Configuration screen from the Redirect Configuration Menu screen, use the arrow keys to highlight the VLAN REDIRECT CONFIGURATION menu item and press ENTER. The VLAN Redirect Configuration screen displays. 5-38 Figure 5-14, enables the user DLE49-MA User’s Guide...
  • Page 103 VLAN IDs may be assigned to a destination port. Frame Format (Read-Only) Displays the current frame format setting: RECEIVED, TAGGED or UNTAGGED. The default is RECEIVED. DLE49-MA User’s Guide VLAN Redirect Configuration Screen MS700 LOCAL MANAGEMENT VLAN Redirect Configuration Destination...
  • Page 104 Chapter 5: Local Management: Overview, Setup, and Chassis Management • RECEIVED – Frames are redirected in the format that they were received by the DLE49-MA. • TAGGED – Frames are transmitted on the destination port with a VLAN tag inserted according to the frame classification.

  • Page 105: Changing Source Vlan And Destination Ports

    Use the SPACE bar to select either the ADD or DELETE option. Press ENTER. This adds or deletes the selections for the Source VLAN, Destination Port, and Frame Format made in steps 1 through 10 and also updates the screen. DLE49-MA User’s Guide VLAN Redirect Configuration Screen 5-41...
  • Page 106 Configuration screen) can be configured. Use the arrow keys to highlight SAVE at the bottom of the screen. Press ENTER. The message “SAVED OK” displays. This saves the new settings and updates the Source VLAN and Destination Port read-only fields. 5-42 DLE49-MA User’s Guide...

  • Page 107: Chapter 6 Local Management: Module Navigation

    If the terminal is idle for several minutes the Local Management Password screen redisplays and the session ends. This idle time can be changed in the General Configuration screen in Section 5.8.6, in DLE49-MA User’s Guide CHAPTER 6 MS700 LOCAL MANAGEMENT Main Menu CHASSIS...

  • Page 108: Module Selection Screen

    Module # <1> Figure 6-2 Module Selection Screen if chassis management is desired at this time. MS700 LOCAL MANAGEMENT Module Selection Module Type Serial # DLE49-MA 123456789 DLE32-MA 123456789 DLE23-MA 123456789 EXIT Figure 6-2 Hardware Revision RETURN 2159-39 DLE49-MA User’s Guide...

  • Page 109: Selecting A Module

    Press ENTER, the applicable Module Menu screen displays. Proceed Section 6.3. MODULE MENU SCREEN The Module Menu screen is the access point for all Local Management screens for the DLE49-MA. Menu screen. DLE49-MA User’s Guide Figure 6-3 shows the DLE49-MA Module...

  • Page 110: Module Configuration

    MODULE CONFIGURATION The Module Configuration screen provides access to the Local Management screens that are used to configure the DLE49-MA and also provides access to the Port Configuration Menu screen and 802.1 Configuration Menu screens. The Port Configuration Menu screen provides access to the screens that are used to set operating parameters specific to each port.

  • Page 111: Module Statistics

    DLE49-MA. For details, refer to Section 6.24. NETWORK TOOLS The Network Tools function resides on the DLE49-MA and consists of commands that allow the user to access and manage network devices. Chapter 7 explains how to use the Network Tools utility.

  • Page 112: Configuration Menu Screen

    The following briefly explains each screen accessible from the Module Configuration Menu screen: GENERAL CONFIGURATION The General Configuration screen allows the user to monitor and configure operating parameters for the DLE49-MA. For details, refer to Section 6.5. SNMP COMMUNITY NAMES CONFIGURATION...

  • Page 113: Configuration Menu

    CPU (switch) utilization and the peak switch utilization. For details, refer to Section 6.8. FLASH DOWNLOAD CONFIGURATION Used to force the DLE49-MA to download a new image file from a TFTP server to its FLASH memory. For details, refer to Section 6.9. PORT CONFIGURATION MENU Used to select the screens for configuring the DLE49-MA ports.
  • Page 114 MAC Address (Read-Only) Displays the base physical address of the module. IP Address (Modifiable) Displays and allows the user set the IP address for the DLE49-MA. To set the IP address, refer to Subnet Mask (Modifiable) Displays the subnet mask for the module. A subnet mask “masks out” the...
  • Page 115 General Configuration Screen Default Gateway (Modifiable) Displays the default gateway for the DLE49-MA. This field is not defined until an appropriate value is entered. For details about why and how to set the Default Gateway, refer to Section 6.5.3. TFTP Gateway IP Addr (Modifiable) Displays and allows the user to set the TFTP Gateway IP address for the DLE49-MA.
  • Page 116 For details about how to configure the COM port for various applications, refer to Section 6.5.11. Clear NVRAM (Toggle) This allows the user to reset NVRAM to the factory default settings. All user-entered parameters, such as IP address and Community Names are 6-10 Section 6.5.10 Section 6.5.11. DLE49-MA User’s Guide...

  • Page 117: Setting The Ip Address

    IP Fragmentation (Toggle) Used to enable or disable IP Fragmentation. The default setting for this field is ENABLED. If the DLE49-MA will be bridged to an FDDI ring, IP Fragmentation should be enabled. If IP Fragmentation is disabled, all FDDI frames that exceed the maximum Ethernet frame size will be discarded.

  • Page 118: Setting The Subnet Mask

    Setting the Subnet Mask If the management workstation that is to receive SNMP traps from the DLE49-MA is located on a separate subnet, the subnet mask for the DLE49-MA must be changed from its default. To change the subnet mask from its default, perform the following steps: Use the arrow keys to highlight the Subnet Mask field.

  • Page 119: Setting The Default Gateway

    Setting the Default Gateway If the SNMP management station is located on a different IP subnet than the DLE49-MA, a default gateway must be specified. To set the default gateway, perform the following steps: Use the arrow keys to highlight the Default Gateway field.

  • Page 120: Setting The Module Date

    6.5.5 Setting the Module Date If the DLM6C-AA chassis has been assigned a chassis date, it is not necessary to assign a module date to the DLE49-MA. All installed modules recognize the chassis date of the DLM6C-AA. The modules are year 2000 compliant, so the module date may be set beyond the year 1999.

  • Page 121: Setting The Module Time

    To set the module clock, perform the following steps: If the DLM6C-AA chassis has been assigned a chassis time, it is not necessary to assign a module time to the DLE49-MA. All installed modules recognize the chassis time of the DLM6C-AA.

  • Page 122: Setting The Screen Lockout Time

    Setting the Operational Mode Refer to the DIGITAL MultiSwitch 700 802.1Q VLAN User’s Guide to configure the module for this type of operation. 6.5.10 Setting the Management Mode To set the management mode, perform the following steps: 6-16 DLE49-MA User’s Guide...

  • Page 123: Configuring The Com Port

    (Refer to Section 6.5.1.) Read this entire COM port configuration section before changing the settings of the COM port. The DLE49-MA COM port supports the following applications: • Local Management connections •...
  • Page 124 IP address, reenter Local Management by establishing a Telnet connection to the module. If the module does not have a valid IP address, and other modules in the chassis are inaccessible, reset NVRAM on the DLE49-MA using Mode Switch 7 (refer to port communications.

  • Page 125: Changing The Com Port Application

    Table 6-1. COM Port Application Settings Setting Press ENTER to accept the application. Use the arrow keys to highlight SAVE at the bottom of the screen, then press the ENTER key. DLE49-MA User’s Guide General Configuration Screen Section 6.5.11.1. If you Section...

  • Page 126: Clearing Nvram

    Use the SPACE bar to toggle the field to YES. Use the arrow keys to highlight SAVE at the bottom of the screen. Press ENTER. The warning shown in 6-20 for instructions on clearing NVRAM in order to Figure 6-8 is displayed. DLE49-MA User’s Guide...

  • Page 127: Enabling/Disabling Ip Fragmentation

    DLE49-MA clears NVRAM and reboot. All user-entered parameters default to factory settings. 6.5.13 Enabling/Disabling IP Fragmentation If the DLE49-MA is being bridged to an FDDI ring, IP Fragmentation should be enabled. If IP Fragmentation is disabled, all FDDI frames that exceed the maximum Ethernet frame size will be discarded.

  • Page 128: Snmp Community Names Configuration Screen

    Local/Remote Management community names. Community names act as passwords to Local/Remote Management and are agents of security access to the DLE49-MA. Access to the DLE49-MA is controlled by enacting any of three different levels of security authorization (read-only, read-write, and super-user).
  • Page 129 Community Name (Modifiable) Displays the user-defined name through which a user accesses DLE49-MA management. Any community name assigned here acts as a password to Local/Remote Management. Access Policy (Read-Only) Indicates the access accorded each community name. Possible selections...

  • Page 130: Establishing Community Names

    Edits will be lost if they are not saved before exiting. 6-24 This community name permits read-write access to the DLE49-MA MIB objects and allows the user to change all modifiable parameters including community names, IP addresses, traps, and SNMP objects.

  • Page 131: Snmp Traps Configuration Screen

    SNMP TRAPS CONFIGURATION SCREEN Since the DLE49-MA is an SNMP compliant device, it can send messages to multiple Network Management Stations to alert users of status changes. The SNMP Traps Configuration screen, shown in Figure 6-10, can be used to assign SNMP traps to eight different IP addresses.

  • Page 132: Configuring The Trap Table

    ENTER. The message “SAVED OK” displays on the screen. Exiting without saving causes a “NOT SAVED?” message to appear in the Event Message Field. Edits are lost if they are not saved before exiting. The designated workstations now receive traps from the DLE49-MA. 6-26 DLE49-MA User’s Guide...

  • Page 133: System Resources Information Screen

    SYSTEM RESOURCES INFORMATION SCREEN The System Resources Information screen, information concerning the processor used in the DLE49-MA and the amount of FLASH memory, DRAM, and NVRAM that is installed and how much of that memory is available. This screen is also used to monitor the current processor (switch) utilization and the peak switch utilization.

  • Page 134: Setting The Reset Peak Switch Utilization

    Chapter 6: Local Management: Module Navigation Flash Memory Installed (Read-only) Indicates the amount of FLASH memory installed in the DLE49-MA and how much is currently available. DRAM Installed (Read-only) Indicates the amount of DRAM installed in the DLE49-MA and how much of it is currently available.

  • Page 135: Flash Download Configuration Screen

    FLASH DOWNLOAD CONFIGURATION SCREEN The Flash Download Configuration screen, shown in to replace the information stored in the DLE49-MA FLASH memory with a new image file downloaded from a TFTP server. The user may also force the download of an image by changing the position of Switch 6 located on the module.
  • Page 136 Download Method (Read-Only) Indicates the download method used by the device. With RUNTIME, the DLE49-MA attempts a TFTP download based on the IP address and file name entered in the fields at the bottom of the Flash Download Configuration screen.

  • Page 137: Image File Download Using Runtime

    Provides the status of the current or most recently completed download. 6.9.1 Image File Download Using Runtime To download a firmware image of FLASH to the DLE49-MA using Runtime, proceed as follows: Use the arrow keys to highlight the Reboot After Download field.

  • Page 138: Port Configuration Menu Screen

    To access the Port Configuration Menu screen from the Module Configuration Menu screen, use the arrow keys to highlight the PORT CONFIGURATION MENU item and press ENTER. The Port Configuration Menu screen displays. 6-32 Figure 6-13, allows the user to DLE49-MA User’s Guide...

  • Page 139: Ethernet Interface Configuration

    The following explains each field of the Port Configuration Menu screen: ETHERNET INTERFACE CONFIGURATION Indicates the link status, current and desired operational mode, and advertised ability for ports 1 through 48 on the DLE49-MA. HSIM/VHSIM CONFIGURATION Provides access to the HSIM or VHSIM setup screen, depending on the module installed in the device.

  • Page 140: Ethernet Interface Configuration Screen

    Ethernet port, and provides access to the Ethernet Port Configuration screen, which allows configuration of the DLE49-MA Ethernet ports. In normal operation, all front panel ports automatically establish a link with the device at the other end of the segment without requiring user setup.
  • Page 141 Port (Read-Only) Displays the number of the physical port on the interface. For the front panel ports on the DLE49-MA, this will always be 1. PortType (Read-Only) Displays the type of interface using the name of the physical port type.
  • Page 142 Sym, AsymRx, AsymTx, Off, or NA. NA (Not Available) is displayed when the port does not support flow control. Detailed explanations of the other selections are in the Full Duplex Flow Control definition. 6-36 Section 6.12, under DLE49-MA User’s Guide...

  • Page 143: Ethernet Port Configuration Screen

    To access the Ethernet Port Configuration screen for a specific port from the Ethernet Interface Configuration screen, use the arrow keys to highlight the desired Ethernet port and press ENTER. The Ethernet Port Configuration screen displays for the desired port. DLE49-MA User’s Guide 6-37...
  • Page 144 Chapter 6: Local Management: Module Navigation Event Message Line Module Type: DLE49-MA Slot Number: X Interface: 25 Default Speed: Default Duplex: Auto-Negotiation State: Advertised Ability: Full Duplex Flow Control: [Auto-Negotiate] Half Duplex Flow Control: [On] SAVE Figure 6-15 Ethernet Port Configuration Screen...
  • Page 145 1000Base-X,1000Base-SX, 1000Base-CX, 1000Base-LX, Gigabit Ethernet • 1000Base-XFD, 1000Base-TFD – Full Duplex Gigabit Ethernet • FDX PAUSE – displays for 100 Mbps port only, indicating that the port will recognize the 802.3x function DLE49-MA User’s Guide Ethernet Port Configuration Screen Section 6.12.1. 6-39...
  • Page 146 PAUSE bits of the Auto-Negotiation registers. The ports’ flow control operational state is determined by the results of Auto-Negotiation. This option is not displayed if Auto-Negotiation is not supported on this port. 6-40 Section 6.12.2. DLE49-MA User’s Guide...

  • Page 147: Selecting Settings

    Use the arrow keys to move back to the Advertised Ability selection and use the SPACE bar to select the next mode to enable or disable. Continue this process until you have completed enabling or disabling the advertised modes. DLE49-MA User’s Guide Ethernet Port Configuration Screen Section Section 6.12.1.

  • Page 148: Hsim/Vhsim Configuration Screen

    6.13 HSIM/VHSIM CONFIGURATION SCREEN The HSIM Configuration menu item can only be selected when a non-Ethernet HSIM is installed in the DLE49-MA. Then the applicable setup screen for that interface displays. Refer to the appropriate HSIM user’s guide to set its operating parameters.
  • Page 149 Module Type: DLE49-MA Slot Number: X Figure 6-16 Redirect Configuration Menu Screen The following defines each selectable item of the Redirect Configuration Menu screen: PORT REDIRECT CONFIGURATION The Port Redirect Configuration screen is used to redirect traffic from a source switch port to a destination switch port. For details, refer to Section 6.15.

  • Page 150: Port Redirect Configuration Screen

    To access the Port Redirect Configuration screen from the Redirect Configuration Menu screen, use the arrow keys to highlight the PORT REDIRECT CONFIGURATION menu item and press ENTER. The Port Redirect Configuration screen displays. 6-44 Section 5.13 displays. This Figure 6-17, enables the user to DLE49-MA User’s Guide...
  • Page 151 Event Message Line Module Type: DLE49-MA Slot Number: X Source Port ============ Source Port Destination Port [1] SAVE Figure 6-17 Port Redirect Configuration Screen The following definitions briefly explain each field of the Port Redirect Configuration screen: Source Port (Read-Only) Shows which ports are currently set as source ports.

  • Page 152: Changing Source And Destination Ports

    Port [n] and Destination Port [n] fields. 6.15.1 Changing Source and Destination Ports To add or delete source port and destination port entries and set the Frame Format and Redirect Errors functions, proceed as follows: 6-46 6.15.1. 6.15.1. DLE49-MA User’s Guide...
  • Page 153 Use the SPACE bar to select either the ADD or DEL (delete) option. Press ENTER. This adds or deletes the selections for the Source Port, Destination Port, Frame Format, and Redirect Errors made in steps 1 through 8 and also updates the screen. DLE49-MA User’s Guide Port Redirect Configuration Screen 6-47...

  • Page 154: Vlan Redirect Configuration Screen

    VLAN to be sent to a particular port where, with the use of an analyzer or RMON probe, all current traffic from the source VLAN can be examined. 6-48 Section 5.14 Figure 6-18, enables the user DLE49-MA User’s Guide...
  • Page 155 The following definitions briefly explain each field of the VLAN Redirect Configuration screen: Source VLAN (Read-Only) Shows the VLAN ID of the VLANs that are currently set as source VLANs. DLE49-MA User’s Guide VLAN Redirect Configuration Screen MS700 LOCAL MANAGEMENT VLAN Redirect Configuration Destination Port...
  • Page 156 UNTAGGED. The default is RECEIVED. • RECEIVED – Frames are redirected in the format that they were received by the DLE49-MA. • TAGGED – Frames are transmitted on the destination port with a VLAN tag inserted according to the frame classification.

  • Page 157: Changing Source Vlan And Destination Ports

    VLAN redirect instances (configured on the VLAN Redirect Configuration screen) can be configured. Use the arrow keys to highlight SAVE at the bottom of the screen. Press ENTER. The message “SAVED OK” displays. This saves the DLE49-MA User’s Guide VLAN Redirect Configuration Screen 6-51...

  • Page 158: Broadcast Suppression Configuration Screen

    To access the Broadcast Suppression Configuration screen from the Port Configuration Menu screen, use the arrow keys to highlight the BROADCAST SUPPRESSION CONFIGURATION menu item and press ENTER. The Broadcast Suppression Configuration screen displays. Event Message Line Module Type: DLE49-MA Slot Number: X PORT # Total RX Peak Rate...

  • Page 159: Setting The Threshold

    Press the SPACE bar to select YES or NO. Use the arrow keys to highlight the SAVE command at the bottom of the screen. Press ENTER. The message “SAVED OK” is displayed. DLE49-MA User’s Guide Broadcast Suppression Configuration Screen 6-53...

  • Page 160: Configuration Menu Screen

    For details, refer to 6-54 Figure MS700 LOCAL MANAGEMENT 802.1 Configuration Menu Firmware Revision: BOOTPROM Revision: XX.XX.XX SWITCH CONFIGURATION 802.1Q VLAN CONFIGURATION MENU 802.1p PRIORITY CONFIGURATION MENU EXIT Section 6-20, provides access to XX.XX.XX RETURN 25041_89 6.19. DLE49-MA User’s Guide...

  • Page 161: Switch Configuration Screen

    802.1Q VLAN CONFIGURATION MENU Displays only if the DLE49-MA has been configured to operate as an IEEE 802.1Q switch as described in menu item opens the 802.1Q VLAN Configuration Menu screen. For details about the VLAN Local Management screens and how to use them to configure VLANs in the DLE49-MA, refer to the DIGITAL MultiSwitch 700 802.1Q VLAN User’s Guide.
  • Page 162 NONE. To set the STA, refer to Age Time (Modifiable) Allows the user to set the amount of time (in seconds) the DLE49-MA will keep an address in its switch table before discarding it. The module will discard an address from its switch table if it does not receive a valid...

  • Page 163: Setting The Sta

    (Root) switch when two or more switches are in parallel. The available selections are IEEE, DEC, and NONE. To set the STA, proceed as follows: Use the arrow keys to highlight the Type of STA field. DLE49-MA User’s Guide 6-57...

  • Page 164: Setting The Age Time

    Use the arrow keys to highlight the Status field of the port. Use the SPACE bar to toggle to either ENABLED or DISABLED. Use the arrow keys to highlight the SAVE command at the bottom of the screen. Press ENTER. The message “SAVED OK” is displayed. 6-58 DLE49-MA User’s Guide...

  • Page 165: Priority Configuration Menu

    PRIORITY CONFIGURATION MENU item and press ENTER. The 802.1p Priority Configuration Menu screen displays. Module Type: DLE49-MA Slot Number: X Figure 6-22 802.1p Priority Configuration Menu Screen DLE49-MA User’s Guide 802.1p Priority Configuration Menu MS700 LOCAL MANAGEMENT 802.1p Priority Configuration Menu Firmware Revision: BOOTPROM Revision: XX.XX.XX...

  • Page 166: Port Priority Configuration Screen

    5. To access the Port Priority Configuration screen from the 802.1p Priority Configuration Menu screen, use the arrow keys to highlight the PORT PRIORITY CONFIGURATION menu item and press ENTER. The Port Priority Configuration screen displays. 6-60 DLE49-MA User’s Guide...
  • Page 167 Event Message Line Module Type: DLE49-MA Slot Number: X Port # Priority SAVE Figure 6-23 Port Priority Configuration Screen The following describes each field of the Port Priority Configuration screen: Port # (Read-Only) Lists each switched port on the device.

  • Page 168: Setting Switch Port Priority Port-By-Port

    TX queue set to 3 or lower. Priority Regeneration is used to reprioritize received frames to a different transmit priority. For example, the frames with a received (RX) transmit 6-62 Figure 6-24, is used to DLE49-MA User’s Guide...

  • Page 169: Advanced Port Priority Configuration Screen

    Priority Configuration Menu screen, use the arrow keys to highlight the ADVANCED PORT PRIORITY CONFIGURATION menu item and press ENTER. The Advanced Port Priority Configuration screen displays. Event Message Line Module Type: DLE49-MA Slot Number: X Priority/Queue Mapping Priority Default Priority...
  • Page 170 Used to enter the number of the port to which the settings in this screen apply. The port number is entered in numerically. To view the settings for the desired port press the ENTER or arrow key to refresh the screen. 6-64 Section 6.22.1. according to RX priority. Section DLE49-MA User’s Guide 6.22.3.

  • Page 171: Setting The Tx Mapping Queues

    Enter the number of the port to which the TX queue setting is being applied. Use the arrow keys to highlight the TX Priority field for the particular RX frame priority. DLE49-MA User’s Guide Advanced Port Priority Configuration Screen 6-65...

  • Page 172: Setting The Default Priority

    Advanced Priority Configuration screen, or transmit frames according to a priority based on a percentage of the port transmission capacity allocated for each transmit queue. 6-66 Figure 6-25, is used to set DLE49-MA User’s Guide...
  • Page 173 To access the Transmit Queues Configuration screen from the 802.1p Priority Configuration Menu screen, use the arrow keys to highlight the TRANSMIT QUEUES CONFIGURATION menu item and press ENTER. The Transmit Queues Configuration screen displays. DLE49-MA User’s Guide Transmit Queues Configuration Screen 6-67...
  • Page 174 Current Queueing Mode is set to STRICT 802.1p. 6-68 MS700 LOCAL MANAGEMENT Transmit Queues Configuration Firmware Revision: BOOTPROM Revision: XX.XX.XX [WEIGHTED] [0%] [25%] [38%] XX.XX.XX [31%] Must add up to 100% ! Number of Queues: 4 RETURN RETURN EXIT DLE49-MA User’s Guide 2693-96...

  • Page 175: Setting The Current Queueing Mode

    If STRICT 802.1p is selected, the frames will be transmitted out the select port according to the frame transmit priority queues set in the Advanced Priority Configuration screen. The weight priority transmit DLE49-MA User’s Guide Transmit Queues Configuration Screen 6-69...

  • Page 176: Module Statistics Menu Screen

    MIB-II statistics from each interface, and to view RMON Statistics gathered by the RMON agent embedded in the DLE49-MA. 6-70 Step 8 Figure 6-26, provides access to DLE49-MA User’s Guide to save the...

  • Page 177: Switch Statistics

    The HSIM/VHSIM Statistics menu option will only display if a non-Ethernet HSIM is installed in the DLE49-MA. To access the Module Statistics Menu from the Module Menu screen, use the arrow keys to highlight the MODULE STATISTICS menu item and press ENTER.

  • Page 178: Rmon Statistics

    Chapter 6: Local Management: Module Navigation RMON STATISTICS The RMON Statistics screen displays all the statistics gathered by the embedded RMON agent built in to the DLE49-MA. HSIM/VHSIM STATISTICS Displays the statistics screen for an optional non-Ethernet HSIM. This selection does not appear unless a non-Ethernet HSIM is installed. For information concerning the particular screen, refer to the user’s guide for...

  • Page 179: Interface Statistics Screen

    The Interface Statistics screen is used to gather MIB-II statistics for all of the DLE49-MA interfaces (all front panel ports and all backplane interfaces) with the exception of an HSIM installed in the DLE49-MA. Non-Ethernet HSIMs gather their own statistics, and may be viewed via the Local Management screens of the applicable HSIM.
  • Page 180 Chapter 6: Local Management: Module Navigation Event Message Line Module Type: DLE49-MA Slot Number: X Interface: 1 InOctets: InUnicast: InNonUnicast: InDiscards: InErrors: InUnknownProtos: OutOctets: OutUnicast: OutNonUnicast: OutDiscards: OutErrors: OutQLen: Interface: [XX] Figure 6-28 Interface Statistics Screen The following definitions explain each field of the Interface Statistics...
  • Page 181 Displays the total number of outbound frames that were discarded, even though the frames contained no errors. This field may increment, because the switch needed to free up buffer space, or the switch was being overutilized. DLE49-MA User’s Guide 6-75...
  • Page 182 Used to enter an interface number for viewing statistics. For instructions on how to use this command, refer to Section 6.26.1. CLEAR COUNTERS (Command) Used to reset all statistic counters to zero. For details on how to use this field, refer to Section 5.5.5. 6-76 DLE49-MA User’s Guide...

  • Page 183: Displaying Interface Statistics

    The RMON Statistics screen provides statistics for all front panel Ethernet Interfaces, and an Ethernet HSIM Module, if installed in the DLE49-MA. This screen does not provide statistics for a non-Ethernet HSIM. To access the RMON Statistics screen, use the arrow keys to highlight the RMON STATISTICS menu item on the Module Statistics Menu screen and press ENTER.
  • Page 184 The following briefly defines each field of the RMON Statistics screen: RMON Index (Read-only) Displays the current Ethernet interface for which statistics are being shown. The DLE49-MA has an embedded RMON agent that gathers statistics for each interface on the module. Data Source (Read-only) Displays the source of the statistics data that is currently being displayed on the screen.
  • Page 185 Ethernet frame size of 64 bytes, not including preamble, but have a valid CRC. Oversized Pkts (Read-only) Displays the number of frames received whose size exceeded 1518 data bytes, not including preamble, but have a valid CRC. DLE49-MA User’s Guide RMON Statistics Screen 6-79...
  • Page 186 128 and 255 bytes in length (excluding framing bits, but including FCS bytes). 256 - 511 Octets (Read-only) Displays the total number of frames, including bad frames, received that were between 256 and 511 bytes in length (excluding framing bits, but including FCS bytes). 6-80 DLE49-MA User’s Guide...

  • Page 187: Displaying Rmon Statistics

    Press the SPACE bar to increment (or press the DEL [delete] key to decrement) the index number. Press ENTER (neither the RMON Index field nor the statistics will change until ENTER is pressed). DLE49-MA User’s Guide Section 6.27.1. 5.5.5. RMON Statistics Screen...

  • Page 189: Network Tools Help Screen

    NETWORK TOOLS The Network Tools function resides on the DLE49-MA and allows the user to access and manage network devices. Network Tools Help screen. To access the Network Tools screen, access Local Management, then use the arrow keys to highlight the NETWORK TOOLS menu item in the Module Menu screen and press ENTER.
  • Page 190 Shows the required command format. It indicates where arguments, if any, must be specified. Briefly describes the command and its uses. Lists any additional fields in the appropriate format that may be added to the command. Shows an example of the command. DLE49-MA User’s Guide...

  • Page 191: Built-In Commands

    Description: You can specify the arp command without options, or with one of the following options: Options: DLE49-MA 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 192 Specifying a single interface number will affect the bridging status of that interface, while specifying ALL will affect every interface. Not Applicable DLE49-MA User’s Guide Media Type 3(dynamic) 3(dynamic) 3(dynamic) 3(dynamic)
  • Page 193 # Default route is not currently set. -> netstat: Syntax: Description: Options: DLE49-MA User’s Guide defroute [interface number] [IP address] The defroute command allows the user to view, set or delete the default IP route to a managed device through the specified interface. Not Applicable...
  • Page 194 The reset command allows a soft reset of the device. The user will be queried to confirm the reset command to insure against unwanted resets. DLE49-MA User’s Guide MAC Addr 0x00 0x00 0x1d 0x07 0x50 0x0e 0x00 0x00 0x1d 0x07 0x50 0x0f...
  • Page 195 -> show IP ARP MediaType # Interface 3 (dynamic) 3 (dynamic) DLE49-MA User’s Guide Not Applicable show [PROTOCOL] [TABLE] The show command displays information concerning various components of the device. Protocols currently supported are IP, IPX, DECnet, and AppleTalk. Components of those...
  • Page 196 Not Applicable soft_reset This command restarts the software image, which restores the user configuration settings from NVRAM. The user will be queried to confirm the reset command to ensure against unwanted resets. Not Applicable DLE49-MA User’s Guide 051477 174266...
  • Page 197 Example: link_trap: Syntax: Description: Options: DLE49-MA User’s Guide telnet [IP address] [Port #] The telnet command allows the user to communicate with another host (that supports Telnet connections) using the Telnet protocol. The user must specify the remote host using its IP address.
  • Page 198 Link traps are ENABLED on port 3 atm_stp_state: The atm_stp_state command is only available if a DELHA-UA is installed in the DLE49-MA. This command allows the user to enable, disable, or check the current status of the Spanning Tree Algorithm on all ATM interfaces.

  • Page 199: Special Commands

    Special Commands done, quit, exit: Syntax: Description: Options: Example: -> done Connection closed DLE49-MA User’s Guide done The done command enables the user to exit from Network Tools and return to the Main Menu screen. Not Applicable Network Tools 051472...

  • Page 201: A.3 Environmental Requirements

    This appendix provides operating specifications for the DLE49-MA interface module. Cabletron Systems reserves the right to change these specifications at any time without notice. MODULE SPECIFICATIONS Processor: Dynamic Random Access Memory (DRAM): FLASH Memory: Shared Memory: PHYSICAL PROPERTIES Dimensions: Weight (Unit):...

  • Page 202: A.6 Regulatory Compliance

    Input/Output Output Output Input Input Output Input UL 1950, CSA C22.2 No. 950, EN 60950, IEC 950, and 73/23/EEC FCC Part 15, EN 55022, CSA C108.8, EN 50082-1, AS/NZS 3548, VCCI V-3, and 89/336/EEC DLE49-MA User’s Guide...

  • Page 203: B.1 Required Tools

    Force download a new image file from a BootP server. • Clear NVRAM and restore all user-entered parameters such as the IP address and Subnet Masks to the DLE49-MA “Default” configuration settings. • Clear user-entered passwords stored in NVRAM and restore the default passwords.
  • Page 204 Switch 6 – Forced BootP. Changing the position of this switch (i.e., moving the switch from one position to the other) clears download information from NVRAM and forces the DLE49-MA to download a new image file from a BootP server after power to the chassis is restored.

  • Page 205: B.3 Simm Upgrade

    SIMM UPGRADE Memory upgrade is available for the DLE49-MA to expand the DRAM to 32 MB. This section explains how to locate and add/replace a Single In-line Memory Module (SIMM). For information on the available SIMM upgrades, call your DIGITAL representative.

  • Page 206: B.3.1 Locating Simms

    Appendix B: Optional Installations and Mode Switch Bank Settings B.3.1 Locating SIMMs Figure B-2 shows the location of the DRAM SIMM connector. DRAM SIMM Figure B-2 SIMM Slot Locations DLE49-MA User’s Guide...

  • Page 207: Installing The Dram Simm

    Pivot the SIMM downward so the connector clips align with the two side notches of the SIMM and the connector clips lock the SIMM into place. Connector Clip Side Notch Figure B-3 Installing the DRAM DLE49-MA User’s Guide Figure B-3 Connector Teeth SIMM Side Notch SIMM UPGRADE...

  • Page 208: Installing Optional High Speed Interface Modules

    Figure B-4 shows the location of the connector for an optional High Speed Interface Module (HSIM). Refer to the installation instructions for the optional HSIM in the associated user’s guide. Optional HSIM Figure B-4 HSIM and VHSIM Connector Locations DRAM HSIM Connector DLE49-MA User’s Guide 2693_93...

  • Page 209: Index

    Chassis Configuration screen 802.1Q VLAN Configuration 5-18 chassis date 5-20 chassis time 5-20 chassis uptime 5-20 IP address 5-19 DLE49-MA User’s Guide INDEX MAC address 5-19 operational mode 5-20 screen lock-out time 5-20 screen refresh time 5-20 subnet mask 5-19...
  • Page 210 InOctets 6-74 Interface 6-76 InUnicast 6-75 InUnknownProtos 6-75 Last Change 6-76 MTU 6-76 name 6-74 Oper Status 6-76 OutDiscards 6-75 OutErrors 6-76 OutNonUnicast 6-75 OutOctets 6-75 OutQLen 6-76 OutUnicast 6-75 Speed 6-76 IP address setting of 6-11 DLE49-MA User’s Guide...
  • Page 211 # 6-3 module type 6-3 serial # 6-3 Module Statistics Menu screen Interface statistics 6-71 RMON statistics 6-72 Switch statistics 6-71 DLE49-MA User’s Guide Module Time setting of 6-15 Module time 6-9 Module Uptime 6-9 Network Tools 7-1 Network Tools Commands...
  • Page 212 Interface Statistics screen 6-73 Main Menu screen 6-1 Module Configuration screen 6-5 Module Selection screen 6-2 Module Statistics Menu screen 6-70 navigation of 5-12 paging to next or previous 5-15 Password screen 5-11 Port Priority Configuration screen 6-60 DLE49-MA User’s Guide...
  • Page 213 LDRAM B-5 location B-4 SmartTrunk, introduction to 1-4 SNMP Community Names screen access policy 6-23 community name 6-23 DLE49-MA User’s Guide SNMP Community Names screen (chassis) access policy 5-26 community name 5-26 SNMP Traps Configuration screen enable traps 6-26...
  • Page 214 (read-only) 5-39 frame format (read-only) 5-39 frame format (selectable) 5-40 source module 5-39 source VLAN (read-only) 5-39 src module 5-40 src VLAN (selectable) 5-40 status 5-40 VLAN Redirect Function, introduction to 1-5 Weighted Queueing Mode setting of 6-69 DLE49-MA User’s Guide...
  • Page 216 9032831 Printed in U.S.A.

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