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Part No. 207344-B February 2000 4401 Great America Parkway Santa Clara, CA 95054 Using the Centillion EtherSpeedII Switch Modules Get other manuals https://www.bkmanuals.com...
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Contents Preface Before You Begin ......................xv Related Publications ......................xvi Hard-Copy Technical Manuals ..................xvi How to Get Help ......................xvii Chapter 1 Overview of the EtherSpeedII Switch Modules Overview of the Switch Modules ..................1-1 Features of the Switch Modules ..................1-2 Physical Description of the Switch Modules ..............1-4 LED Displays on the Switch Modules ................1-6 Switch Configuration and Management ................1-7 Network Management Applications and Features ...........1-7...
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Chapter 2 Planning a Network with EtherSpeedII Switch Modules Connecting the EtherSpeedII Switch Modules to Ethernet Hubs and Network Devices 2-1 EtherSpeedII 10/100BASE-T Switch Module ............2-1 EtherSpeedII 100BASE-FX Switch Module .............2-2 Network Configuration Examples ...................2-2 Giving a Server a Dedicated Port ................2-4 Replacing a Bridge ....................2-5 Desktop Switch with ATM Uplinks ................2-6 Segment Switch in an Enterprise Network ...............2-7...
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Appendix A Technical Specifications Appendix B Cables and Connectors UTP Cable Length Limitations ..................B-1 UTP Cabling ........................B-2 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX MDI Ports and MDI-X Ports ........... B-2 UTP Cables and Connectors ..................B-5 Using Category 5 Unshielded Twisted Pair Cables ............B-6 Using Shielded Twisted Pair Cables ................
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Figures Figure 1-1. EtherSpeedII Switch Modules in a Network Center ........1-2 Figure 1-2. EtherSpeedII 10/100BASE-T 20-Port Switch Module ......1-4 Figure 1-3. EtherSpeedII 100BASE-FX 16-Port Switch Module ........1-5 Figure 1-4. LEDs on the EtherSpeedII 10/100BASE-T Switch Module .....1-6 Figure 1-5. LEDs on the EtherSpeedII 100BASE-FX Switch Module ......1-6 Figure 2-1.
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Tables Table 2-1. Factory Default Settings for the 10/100BASE-T Switch Module ....2-10 Table 2-2. Factory Default Settings for the 100BASE-FX Switch Module ....2-10 Table B-1. Optical Specifications for Multimode Fiber Optic Cable ......B-4 Table B-2. Specifications for Multimode Fiber Optic Transceivers ......B-4 Table B-3.
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Preface This guide provides an overview of the Nortel Networks Centillion EtherSpeed ™ ™ 10/100BASE-T 20-Port Switch Module and the Centillion EtherSpeedII ™ 100BASE-FX 16-Port Switch Module, and information about installing the switch modules. Instructions to configure both EtherSpeedII switch modules is described in Using SpeedView 4.2 for Windows and Release Notes for the Centillion Platform Release...
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Preface How to Get Help If you purchased a service contract for your Nortel Networks product from a distributor or authorized reseller, contact the technical support staff for that distributor or reseller for assistance. If you purchased a Nortel Networks service program, contact one of the following...
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Chapter 1 Overview of the EtherSpeedII Switch Modules This chapter introduces the Centillion EtherSpeedII 10/100BASE-T 20-Port Switch Module and the Centillion EtherSpeedII 100BASE-FX 16-Port Switch Module, and includes information about the following topics: • Overview of the switch modules (this page) •...
Using the Centillion EtherSpeedII Switch Modules Router Centillion 100 chassis ATM MDA MCP BayStack Ethernet hub 100 Mb/s module EtherSpeedII modules UTP 10/100 connections to users 9465EA Figure 1-1. EtherSpeedII Switch Modules in a Network Center Note: You can use Category 3 UTP cable only for fixed 10 Mb/s port operation, not for 100 Mb/s or 10/100 autonegotiating port operation.
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Overview of the EtherSpeedII Switch Modules • 20 RJ-45 UTP network interface connectors (EtherSpeedII 10/100BASE-T switch module only) • 16 MT-RJ fiber connectors (EtherSpeedII 100BASE-FX switch module only) • Front-panel LEDs to indicate port status • Port-based virtual LANs (VLANs) •...
(VCCs) to be established for intersubnet communication without requiring passage through a router. The intrasubnet communication continues to be supported over LANE. For IP, Nortel Networks has adopted MPOA as the standard to implement layer 3 switching in an ATM network. •...
Overview of the EtherSpeedII Switch Modules The EtherSpeedII 100BASE-FX switch module (Figure 1-3) consists of a printed circuit board with a metal module faceplate. The module includes captive retaining screws and inserter/extractor levers on the top and bottom of the front panel.
Using the Centillion EtherSpeedII Switch Modules LED Displays on the Switch Modules LEDs on a switch module indicate port status. Figure 1-4 illustrates the front panel of an EtherSpeedII 10/100BASE-T switch module. LEDs 20 10/100BASE-T ports (RJ-45) LINK 10/100 9458FA Figure 1-4.
Overview of the EtherSpeedII Switch Modules Note: For more information about LEDs, refer to Appendix C, “LED Displays on the EtherSpeedII Switch Modules.” Switch Configuration and Management You manage and configure EtherSpeedII switch modules through access to an installed MCP module in the Centillion 50/100 chassis with the following network management applications and features: •...
Using the Centillion EtherSpeedII Switch Modules Optivity The Optivity Network Management System ™ (NMS) provides enterprise-wide configuration and monitoring support for the Centillion 50/100 chassis switches. SpeedView provides configuration support when integrated with Optivity NMS. Expanded View ™ , OmniView ™...
Overview of the EtherSpeedII Switch Modules TFTP Support Trivial File Transfer Protocol TFTP) is a supported Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) service you can use to download software and configuration information to the MCP module memory. TFTP allows you to transfer an updated switch agent and configuration files from a remote server to flash memory.
Using the Centillion EtherSpeedII Switch Modules Hot-Swapping Capability You can insert EtherSpeedII switch modules into or remove them from a chassis without interrupting service to other modules within the Centillion 50/100 chassis. This feature is called “hot-swapping.” Caution: Be sure to remove cables from all ports on the module, or disable all the ports through the management interface, prior to hot-swapping.
Chapter 2 Planning a Network with EtherSpeedII Switch Modules Installing the EtherSpeedII 10/100BASE-T or EtherSpeedII 100BASE-FX switch modules in a network can significantly improve LAN performance. This chapter provides information to help you plan a network that uses either or both of these modules.
Using the Centillion EtherSpeedII Switch Modules To connect the ports on the patch panel to another Ethernet switch or an Ethernet hub, follow these guidelines: • Personal computers (PCs) and servers typically have network interface cards (NICs) that are configured as MDI connections. To connect these devices, use a straight-through cable.
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Planning a Network with EtherSpeedII Switch Modules This section describes the following Ethernet switching applications: • Dedicated ports for servers (page 2-4) • Replacement for a bridge port (page 2-5) • Desktop switch with ATM uplinks in a wiring closet (page 2-6) •...
Using the Centillion EtherSpeedII Switch Modules Giving a Server a Dedicated Port Moving a server from a 10 Mb/s shared-media connection to a dedicated port on the EtherSpeedII 10/100BASE-T switch module or the EtherSpeedII 100BASE-FX switch module improves server response time and increases throughput capacity.
Planning a Network with EtherSpeedII Switch Modules Replacing a Bridge Using a switch instead of a bridge in the network can increase the aggregate network bandwidth. The “After” example in Figure 2-3 shows one server connected to a dedicated 10BASE-T port. It also shows the other server and additional clients attached using dedicated 100BASE-TX connections.
Using the Centillion EtherSpeedII Switch Modules Desktop Switch with ATM Uplinks In the example shown in Figure 2-4, the EtherSpeedII 10/100BASE-T switch module provides 20 RJ-45 switched Ethernet (10/100 Mb/s) ports to connect to desktops, with redundant high-speed ATM OC-3c and OC-12c ports to connect to an ATM backbone.
Planning a Network with EtherSpeedII Switch Modules Segment Switch in an Enterprise Network To achieve a gradual transition from shared media to switched networks, you can use the EtherSpeedII 10/100BASE-T switch module or the EtherSpeedII 100BASE-FX switch module to aggregate traffic from stations connected to one or more hubs.
Using the Centillion EtherSpeedII Switch Modules Desktop Switch and Frame-to-Cell Converter For wiring closets with higher densities and lower bandwidth requirements, you can use the EtherSpeedII 10/100BASE-T switch module to aggregate traffic from other stackable switch products such as the BayStack 301 and BayStack 350T ™...
Planning a Network with EtherSpeedII Switch Modules MultiLink Trunking MultiLink Trunking (MLT) allows up to four physical connections for the same media type and speed to be grouped and treated as a single logical link. MLT improves performance between two switches or between a switch and a server. Ports in a single MLT group can span multiple modules.
Using the Centillion EtherSpeedII Switch Modules Default Port Configuration The EtherSpeedII 10/100BASE-T switch module is shipped preconfigured with the factory default settings listed in Table 2-1. Table 2-1. Factory Default Settings for the 10/100BASE-T Switch Module Parameter Factory Default Configurable Options Switching mode Transparent Transparent...
Planning a Network with EtherSpeedII Switch Modules Predefined SpeedView Configurations SpeedView offers several predefined configurations. You may choose one of these without configuring individual ports. Predefined configurations are available for the following applications: • All transparent switching with no IEEE 802.1d Spanning Tree support •...
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Chapter 3 Installing the EtherSpeedII Switch Modules This chapter explains how to install and connect the EtherSpeedII 10/100BASE-T switch module or the EtherSpeedII 100BASE-FX switch module, and includes the following information and procedures: • Preparing for installation (this page) • Installing a switch module (page 3-2)
Using the Centillion EtherSpeedII Switch Modules Safety Always follow static electricity and other safety guidelines when handling EtherSpeedII switch modules. Caution: Centillion equipment uses electronic components that are sensitive to static electricity. Static discharge from your clothing or other fixtures around you can cause damage.
Installing the EtherSpeedII Switch Modules To install and secure the module in the chassis: Remove the filler panel. Using the medium flat-tip screwdriver, loosen the two captive retaining screws on the filler panel until they pop free of the chassis. Rotate the left and right inserter/extractor levers away from the center of the filler panel to their protruding positions and remove the filler panel (Figure...
Using the Centillion EtherSpeedII Switch Modules Align the left and right edges of the module in the guides on each side of the slot (Figure 3-3). 6465 Figure 3-3. Slot Module Guides Slide the module into the chassis until you feel it engage the backplane. The inserter/extractor levers should still be protruding and in contact with the front of the chassis.
Installing the EtherSpeedII Switch Modules To seat the module onto the backplane, push the inserter/extractor levers inward toward the module (Figure 3-5). 6537FA Figure 3-5. Seating the Module When the front panel of the module is flush with the front of the chassis, the module backplane connectors are properly seated.
Using the Centillion EtherSpeedII Switch Modules Checking LEDs on the Switch Modules If an EtherSpeedII 10/100BASE-T switch module is installed correctly, upon power-up, all of the LEDs on the front panel light in a sequential pattern. As you connect devices to the switch module’s ports, watch the LEDs on the front panel (Figure 3-6).
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Installing the EtherSpeedII Switch Modules If an EtherSpeedII 100BASE-FX switch module is installed correctly, upon power-up, all of the LEDs on the front panel light in a sequential pattern. As you connect devices to the switch module’s ports, watch the LEDs on the front panel (Figure 3-7).
Using the Centillion EtherSpeedII Switch Modules Making 10/100 Mb/s Cable Connections The 10/100 Mb/s jacks on the EtherSpeedII 10/100BASE-T switch module accept standard UTP or STP cable connections. To connect network devices to the 10/100 Mb/s ports on the switch module, follow these guidelines: •...
Installing the EtherSpeedII Switch Modules Wait 45 seconds. Waiting allows the system software to process the requests to disable the ports. Caution: If you remove a module without waiting 45 seconds after disabling the ports, you must power cycle the Centillion 50/100 chassis. When you turn off the power on the chassis, you must wait 15 to 20 seconds before turning the power back on.
Using the Centillion EtherSpeedII Switch Modules Slide the switch module out of the chassis (Figure 3-9). Hold the front panel with one hand while you support the bottom of the switch module with the other hand. 6471 Figure 3-9. Removing the Module from the Centillion 50/100 Chassis Place the switch module on an antistatic mat until you are ready to put it back into the chassis.
EtherSpeedII switch module startup failure (page 4-2) • Port connection problems (page 4-3) To expedite support if you call Nortel Networks, have the following information ready: • Hardware configuration • Software configuration (including the image file version number and SpeedView version number) •...
Ensure that all modules in the chassis are firmly seated and that the retaining screws have been tightened. Remove and reinsert the failing module. If the problem persists, contact the nearest Nortel Networks Technical Solutions Center. 207344-B Get other manuals https://www.bkmanuals.com...
Troubleshooting Port Connection Problems Symptom: The LED on a switch port is off. If an LED does not light when traffic is present, there may be a port connection problem. To resolve the problem: Verify whether or not the port is enabled, using SpeedView or the CLI. From the Map window in SpeedView, choose Switch and then choose Configure.
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If the port functions correctly, check the status of the first switch network or shared segment. If the port fails to function, contact the nearest Nortel Networks Technical Solutions Center. Be ready to give the service representative the information listed on page 4-1.
Appendix A Technical Specifications This appendix provides technical specifications for the EtherSpeedII switch modules. For connector pin assignments and other information about cables, Appendix B, “Cables and Connectors.” Industry Protocols ISO/IEC 8802-3 (ANSI/IEEE 802.3) Fifth Edition and Standards 1996-07-29 Clause 4: Medium Access Control Clause 14: Twisted-Pair Medium Attachment Unit (MAU) and Baseband Medium Type 10BASE-T IEEE Std.
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Using the Centillion EtherSpeedII Switch Modules Memory Processing 8 MB Dynamically Allocated Buffer Pool 16 MB CAM (Content Addressable 8,192 entries Memory) Electrical Specifications Power Consumption 52 W (max) Thermal Rating 194.5 BTU/hr (max) Physical Specifications Dimensions (L) 10.5 in. x (W) 12.25 in. x (H) 1.0 in. [(L) 26.7 cm x (W) 31.7 cm x (H) 2.5 cm Weight Module alone: 2.5 lbs (1.1 kg)
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-Maximum Length: 100 meters (cable plant and patch — cables inclusive) -Connector Types: Shielded RJ-45 connectors EtherSpeedII 100BASE-FX switch module: • MT-RJ to SC: Nortel Networks Part No. AA0018032 • MT-RJ to ST: Nortel Networks Part No. AA0018033 • MT-RJ to MT-RJ: Nortel Networks Part No.
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Appendix B Cables and Connectors This appendix provides general information about 10BASE-T and 100BASE-TX cabling and connections. UTP Cable Length Limitations All 10BASE-T/100BASE-T ports on EtherSpeedII switch modules support the maximum lengths for twisted pair cable that are specified in the IEEE 802.3 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX Ethernet specification.
Using the Centillion EtherSpeedII Switch Modules UTP Cabling A 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX connection between two ports requires two twisted pairs. The transmit data (TD) pair carries data out from the port transmitter. The receive data (RD) pair carries data in to the port receiver. The 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX TD and RD circuits must be connected as follows: •...
Cables and Connectors The switch module receives data on pins 1 and 2 and transmits its data on pins 3 and 6. The host module ports implement this MDI standard crossover internally and are called MDI-X (the X for crossover), as shown in Figure B-1.
Cables and Connectors UTP Cables and Connectors Table B-3 shows the pin assignments for 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX ports in the standard MDI-X configuration. Table B-3. 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX MDI-X Port Pin Assignments RJ-45 Connector Port Pin # MDI-X Ports Receive data + Receive data – Transmit data + Not used Not used...
Using the Centillion EtherSpeedII Switch Modules Pin 1 crosses to pin 3, and pin 2 crosses to pin 6. To build this cable, you must cross pairs. The pairs are listed in Table B-4, with an example of the color combinations found in two typical cables.
Type 1 cable generally is terminated with an IBM four-position data connector. Nortel Networks Fast Ethernet supports 100BASE-TX Fast Ethernet over STP media through the application of a specialized balun media adapter, also referred...
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Appendix C LED Displays on the EtherSpeedII Switch Modules This appendix describes the LED displays for the Centillion EtherSpeedII 10/ 100BASE-T 20-Port switch module and the Centillion EtherSpeedII 100BASE-FX 16-Port switch module. The EtherSpeedII 10/100BASE-T switch module LED display (Figure C-1) consists of two LEDs for each port.
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Using the Centillion EtherSpeedII Switch Modules Table C-1 describes the operating conditions that cause the LEDs to light on the switch module. Table C-1. LEDs on the EtherSpeedII 10/100BASE-T Switch Module Label Color/Status Meaning LINK (port status) Green Link present Yellow TX/RX activity No link established...
LED Displays on the EtherSpeedII Switch Modules The EtherSpeedII 100BASE-FX switch module LED display (Figure C-2) consists of two LEDs for each port. The LEDs indicate specific operating status. LEDs 16 100BASE-FX ports (MT-RJ) LINK ERROR 9458FB Figure C-2. MT-RJ LEDs for the EtherSpeedII 100BASE-FX Switch Module 207344-B Get other manuals https://www.bkmanuals.com...
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Using the Centillion EtherSpeedII Switch Modules Table C-2 describes the operating conditions that cause the LEDs to light on the switch module. Table C-2. LEDs on the EtherSpeedII 100BASE-FX Switch Module Label Color/Status Meaning LINK (port status) Green Link present Yellow TX/RX activity No link established...
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