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Power Supplies ...10 Fans...10 Expansion Modules...11 10/100BASE-TX Expansion Module ...11 Cabling and Connector Specifications ...12 LEDs...12 100BASE-FX Expansion Module ...13 Cabling and Connector Specifications ...13 LEDs...14 1000BASE-SX Expansion Module ...14 Cabling and Connector Specifications ...15 Enterasys X-Pedition 2000 Getting Started Guide Contents...
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Setting the DNS Domain Name and Address ... 52 Setting SYSLOG Parameters ... 53 Loading System Image Firmware ... 56 Loading Boot PROM Firmware... 59 Upgrading the VFS... 60 Activating Configuration Changes and Saving the Configuration File ... 60 Enterasys X-Pedition 2000 Getting Started Guide...
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Activating the Configuration Commands in the Scratchpad ...61 Saving the Active Configuration to the Startup Configuration File ...61 Viewing the Current Configuration ...61 Appendix A: Troubleshooting ...63 Appendix B: Technical Support ...65 Getting Help...65 Index...67 Enterasys X-Pedition 2000 Getting Started Guide Contents...
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Contents Enterasys X-Pedition 2000 Getting Started Guide...
This guide provides a general overview of the 2-slot Enterasys Networks XP-2000 hardware and software features and provides procedures for installing the XP-2000. For product information not available in this guide, see the manuals listed in Related Documentation What’s New...
Troubleshoot installation problems Contact Enterasys Networks for technical support Related Documentation The Enterasys Networks documentation set includes the following items. Refer to these other documents to learn more about your product. For Information About... How to use Command Line Interface (CLI) commands...
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A description of any action(s) already taken to resolve the problem (e.g., changing mode switches, rebooting the unit, etc.) • The serial and revision numbers of all involved Enterasys Networks products in the network • A description of your network environment (layout, cable type, etc.) •...
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Preface Enterasys X-Pedition 2000 Getting Started Guide...
The Enterasys Networks XP-2000 provides non-blocking, high-speed Layer-2 (switching), Layer-3 (routing), and Layer-4 (application) switching. This chapter provides a basic overview of the XP- 2000 software and hardware feature set. • If you want to skip this information and install the XP-2000 now, see Installation.
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Layer-4 source-destination flows • Layer-4 application flows • RMON v1/v2 for each port • SNMP • Emacs-like Command Line Interface (CLI) • Traffic from specific ports • Traffic to specific expansion slots (expansion modules) Enterasys X-Pedition 2000 Getting Started Guide...
XP-2000s. To simplify VLAN administration, the XP-2000 supports 802.1q trunk ports, which allow you to use a single port to “trunk” traffic from multiple VLANs to another XP-2000 or switch which supports 802.1q. Routing The XP-2000 provides high-speed routing for the following protocols: Enterasys X-Pedition 2000 Getting Started Guide...
IP Multicast also specifies its routing protocol. IPX Routing The XP-2000 supports the following IPX routing protocols: • IPX RIP – a version of the Routing Information Protocol (RIP) tailored for IPX Enterasys X-Pedition 2000 Getting Started Guide Features...
Layer-3 flow filters (block IP or IPX traffic based on specific source-destination pairs) • Layer-4 application filters (block traffic based on UDP or TCP source and destination ports for IP or source and destination sockets for IPX) Enterasys X-Pedition 2000 Getting Started Guide...
MIBs. You can access the XP-2000’s SNMP agent using Enterasys integration software for HP OpenView 5.x on Windows NT or Solaris 2.x, or Enterasys Spectrum on Solaris 2.x. Firmware Installation and Enterasys X-Pedition 2000 Getting Started Guide Setup, in this guide explains how to set up SNMP on the XP-2000. Features...
The motherboard has a boot flash containing the XP-2000’s boot software and configuration files. The system software image file resides on an internal flash chip and can be upgraded from a TFTP server. Enterasys X-Pedition 2000 Getting Started Guide Hardware Overview Description...
To ensure that the fans can provide adequate cooling, Enterasys recommends that you allow a minimum of 3 inches of clearance on each side of the chassis. Input current (maximum) 2.6 A 1.3 A Enterasys X-Pedition 2000 Getting Started Guide...
10Base-T or 100Base-TX port. 10/100BASE-TX expansion module. Link LED G2M-HTXA2-08 Figure 2. Front panel of 10/100BASE-TX expansion module Enterasys X-Pedition 2000 Getting Started Guide Figure 2 Activity LED 10Base-T/100Base-TX ports Hardware Overview shows the front panel of the...
The amber LED on the right side of each port connector flashes each time the port’s transceiver sends or receives packets. Enterasys X-Pedition 2000 Getting Started Guide on page 34 for pin assignments...
100BASE-FX expansion module. G2M-HFXA4-08 Figure 3. Front panel of 100BASE-FX expansion module Note: A hardware restriction prevents the X-Pedition 2000 from supporting configurations consisting of: – Two (2) Gigabit modules. – Two (2) 100Base-FX modules.
The amber Act LED flashes each time the port’s transceiver sends or receives packets. Link Link Gigabit port Gigabit port Enterasys X-Pedition 2000 Getting Started Guide Figure 4 shows the front panel of 1000BASE-SX...
• Off – indicates that autonegotiation has been disabled or the link is down. Link Link Gigabit port Enterasys X-Pedition 2000 Getting Started Guide Figure 5 shows the front panel of 1000BASE-LX Gigabit port...
• Off – indicates that autonegotiation has been disabled or the link is down. Figure 6 shows the front panel of the Dual Serial WAN expansion Link Enterasys X-Pedition 2000 Getting Started Guide Dual Serial...
Table 13. Dual Serial and Quad Serial – C/CE WAN expansion module specifications Port Type Dual serial Connector cables for WAN expansion modules may be ordered from Enterasys Networks. For detailed information, including part numbers, see Dual Serial and Quad Serial – C/CE Expansion Modules LEDs The Dual Serial and Quad Serial –...
Specification HSSI • • • Connector cables for WAN line cards may be ordered from Enterasys Networks. For detailed information, including part numbers, see Dual HSSI Line Card LEDs The Dual HSSI line card uses the following LEDs. Description Offline When lit, this amber LED on the left side of the line card indicates that the line card is offline (powered off) but is ready for hot swap.
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Indicates that the line card detects a cable plugged into the port and a good link is established. Indicates when the port’s transceiver receives data. Indicates when the port’s transceiver transmits data. Enterasys X-Pedition 2000 Getting Started Guide Hardware Overview...
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Hardware Overview Enterasys X-Pedition 2000 Getting Started Guide...
This chapter provides hardware installation information and procedures in the following sections: • Safety considerations • Hardware specifications • Installing the hardware If the hardware is already installed and you are ready to install the software and perform basic system configuration, see Safety Considerations Read the following safety warnings and product cautions to avoid personal injury or product damage.
Hardware Specifications • Never operate the XP-2000 with exposed expansion slots. • Never operate the XP-2000 if the it becomes wet or the area where it has been installed is wet. Preventing Equipment Damage Observe the precautions listed in this section to prevent accidental damage to the XP-2000 components.
• Attaching console management cables • Attaching port cables Verifying Your Shipment Before you begin installing your XP-2000, check your shipment to ensure that everything you ordered arrived securely. Enterasys assembles the XP-2000 according to one of the configurations described in Chassis Open the shipping box(es) and verify that you received the following equipment: •...
Installing the Hardware Installing the Chassis Enterasys recommends that only qualified personnel conduct installation of any XP chassis. : Before performing any upgrade or installation procedures, ensure that the Warning XP-2000 is powered off. This section contains procedures for the following types of installation: •...
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Caution accidentally leave the screws loose, the chassis can slip and fall, possibly becoming damaged. Enterasys Xpedition 2000 Getting Started Guide 10/100BASE-TX G2M-GSXA1-02 10/100 MGMT CONSOLE DIAG step Installing the Hardware Enterasys Networks 1000BASE-SX Link Link 10/100BASE-TX step a, and...
Use the phillips-head screwdriver to remove the four mounting screws (two on each side of the router, front and back) that hold the top cover on the XP-2000. 10/100BASE-TX on page 10/100 MGMT CONSOLE DIAG Figure 10. Removing the XP-2000’s cover on page Enterasys Networks 10/100BASE-TX Enterasys Xpedition 2000 Getting Started Guide...
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EMI extended face plate. Shown below is a picture of the EMI extended face plate: Enterasys Xpedition 2000 Getting Started Guide blank expansion module face plate Enterasys Networks o r k t e r Installing the Hardware...
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Installing the Hardware Figure 14. Installing the EMI extended face plate (view from inside chassis) Insert the 1000BASE-SX or 1000BASE-LX gigabit expansion module from the top and ensure that it makes maximum surface contact with its face plate. Line up the two screw holes at the back of the expansion module and connect the stacking connector at the back of the expansion module to the pins on the XP-2000’s motherboard.
XP-2000 for management through the network using the CLI or SNMP. Enterasys Xpedition 2000 Getting Started Guide These two screws are used only with extended EMI face plate Enterasys Networks 10/100BASE-TX G2M-GSXA1-02 Link 10/100 MGMT CONSOLE...
Figure 17 10/100BASE-TX 10/100 MGMT CONSOLE DIAG Installing the Hardware Signal (management console port) CTS (clear to send) RTS (request to send) Unused Chapter 3, Firmware shows where to plug in to the XP- Enterasys Networks G2M-GSXA1-02 1000BASE-SX Link Link 10/100BASE-TX...
Installing the Hardware Obtain a cable with an RJ-45 connector that has the following pin assignments: Table 17. RJ-45 connector pin assignments Signal (XP-2000 port) TXD (transmit data) TXD (transmit data) RXD (receive data) Unused Unused RXD (receive data) Unused Unused The right hand column pin assignments are for the RJ-45 connector on the XP-2000.
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“transmit data”) must emerge on the management console’s end of the connection as RXD (“receive data”) and so on. Enterasys Xpedition 2000 Getting Started Guide 10/100BASE-TX 10/100 MGMT DIAG Installing the Hardware Enterasys Networks G2M-GSXA1-02 1000BASE-SX Link Link 10/100BASE-TX CONSOLE...
The receive port on the XP should be connected to the transmit port on the other device. 87654321 Figure 19. 10/100BASE-TX RJ-45 connector 10/100BASE-TX 10/100 MGMT DIAG Figure 20 shows where to Enterasys Networks G2M-HFXA4-08 100BASE-FX 10/100BASE-TX CONSOLE Enterasys Xpedition 2000 Getting Started Guide...
However, the router does support a configuration consisting of one (1) Gigabit module and one (1) 100Base-FX module. Enterasys Xpedition 2000 Getting Started Guide 10/100BASE-TX 10/100 MGMT CONSOLE DIAG module Installing the Hardware Figure 21 Enterasys Networks G2M-GSXA1-02 1000BASE-SX Link Link 10/100BASE-TX...
Installing the Hardware Dual Serial and Quad Serial – C/CE Expansion Modules The Dual Serial and Quad Serial – C/CE expansion modules each use the same 60-pin LFH-60 high density connector to link to their respective Channel Service Units/Data Service Units (CSU/DSUs).
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10/100BASE-TX 10/100 MGMT CONSOLE DIAG Quad Serial – C/CE expansion module Installing the Hardware Signal Signal P2_MODE[0] Reserved P2_CTS_B P1_RXC_A P2_CTS_A P1_RXC_B P2_DTR_B P1_DTR_A P2_DTR_A P1_DTR_B P2_SCTE_B P1_LL_A P2_SCTE_A P1_SHIELD Enterasys Networks G2M-SERCAC-04 Quad Serial - C Link Link 10/100BASE-TX...
Installing the Hardware To attach the segment cables to your Dual Serial or Quad Serial – C/CE expansion module: Obtain one of the for Enterasys connector cables described in the single LFH-60 high density connector to the XP WAN interface you wish to use. Plug the remote end of the connector for each port you wish to use into its respective CSU/DSU data port.
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Figure 24 shows the pin positions in the 50-pin HSSI connector. The Enterasys Dual HSSI line card uses standard copper twisted-pair cable with identical 50-pin HSSI connectors at each end to attach to a CSU/DSU module. To attach the segment cables to your Dual HSSI line card: Obtain a Enterasys 50-pin HSSI connector cable (part number SYS-HSSI-CAB) and connect either end of the HSSI connector cable to the XP WAN interface you wish to use.
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To power on the XP-2000 and boot the firmware: Make sure any exposed expansion slots are free of foreign objects, such as tools or your hands, and are covered with coverplates. Enterasys X-Pedition 2000 Getting Started Guide Chapter 3 Firmware...
The command prompt will show the name of the XP-2000 in front of the mode character(s). The default name is “xp.” The procedure in Setting Basic System Information on page 46 describes how to change the system name. Enterasys X-Pedition 2000 Getting Started Guide .” (config)#...
Ctrl+E Ctrl+F Ctrl+N Ctrl+P Ctrl+U Ctrl+X Ctrl+Z Enterasys X-Pedition 2000 Getting Started Guide Command Move cursor to beginning of line Move cursor back one character Delete character Move cursor to end of line Move cursor forward one character Scroll to next command in command history (use the cli show history...
“John Smith” “ <month-name> month through Step 10 can be entered only from Configure mode. <string> ” <string> ” <string> ” Enterasys X-Pedition 2000 Getting Started Guide string with internal blanks ” <day> <hour> <minute> hour minute...
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Do you want to make the changes Active [yes]? Enter yes or y to activate the changes. Enterasys X-Pedition 2000 Getting Started Guide 4, in the scratchpad. Setting Basic System Information...
Ensure that you are in Enable mode by entering the enable command in the CLI. Ensure that you are in Configure mode by entering the configure command in the CLI. on page 60 for more Enterasys X-Pedition 2000 Getting Started Guide...
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Enter the show command to examine the changes accumulated in the scratchpad. Enter the save active command to activate the commands you entered in the previous steps. To verify the changes, enter the snmp show all command. Enterasys X-Pedition 2000 Getting Started Guide <community-name> privilege read <IP-addr>...
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After verifying the SNMP configuration, save the changes to the Startup configuration file by entering the copy active to startup command. Remember to enter yes or y when the CLI asks you whether you want to overwrite the Startup configuration. Privilege READ-WRITE Enterasys X-Pedition 2000 Getting Started Guide...
4 : system set hashed-password login jNIssH c976b667e681d03ccd5fc527f219351a 5 : system set hashed-password enable zcGzbO 5d1f73d2d478ceaa062a0b5e0168f46a 6 : snmp set community public privilege read 7 : snmp set target 10.50.11.12 community public Enterasys X-Pedition 2000 Getting Started Guide <string> |none Setting Up Passwords...
The en0 interface is automatically created by the system and is reserved for the XP-2000’s management port. Use the following command to specify the domain name for which the DNS server(s) have authority: system set dns domain where <domain-name> is your specified domain name (example: <domain-name> Enterasys X-Pedition 2000 Getting Started Guide mktg.company.com...
The CLI can use SYSLOG messages to communicate the following types of messages to a SYSLOG server: • Fatal – Provide information about events that caused the XP-2000 to crash and reset. • Error – Provide information about errors. Enterasys X-Pedition 2000 Getting Started Guide ["]<IP-address> [<IP-address>] [<IP-address>]["] Setting SYSLOG Parameters...
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The XP-2000 writes the SYSLOG messages to a SYSLOG daemon on UDP port 514. You can set the CLI to send all or only some of the message types. By default, the CLI sends warning, error, and fatal messages but not informational messages to the specified SYSLOG server. Enterasys X-Pedition 2000 Getting Started Guide...
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Here is an example: xp-1# config xp-1(config)# system set syslog server 10.50.11.12 xp-1(config)# system set syslog level info xp-1(config)# system set syslog facility local0 Enterasys X-Pedition 2000 Getting Started Guide <hostname-or-IP-addr> <facility-type> Setting SYSLOG Parameters...
Image Boot Location: slot0:boot:/E9050-image/ Boot Prom Version : prom-E3.2.0.0 Note: In this example, the location “slot0” indicates that the XP-2000 is set to use the factory-installed system firmware in the motherboard’s internal flash chip. Enterasys X-Pedition 2000 Getting Started Guide...
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XP will send you to the boot prom prompt. Use the following command to select the image file the XP-2000 will use the next time you reboot the switch. system image choose Enterasys X-Pedition 2000 Getting Started Guide <IPaddr-of-TFTP-host> <image-file-name> <file-name> Loading System Image Firmware...
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Enter the system image list command to verify the change. xp-1# system image list Images currently available on Master CM: E9050-image (version E9.0.5.0) [selected for next boot] Note: You do not need to activate this change. Enterasys X-Pedition 2000 Getting Started Guide...
100% Image checksum validated. Image added. Enter the system show version command to verify that the new boot PROM firmware is on the internal memory of the XP-2000. Enterasys X-Pedition 2000 Getting Started Guide <IPaddr-of-TFTP-host> <image-file-name> Loading Boot PROM Firmware...
When you activate the commands in the scratchpad, the XP-2000 sorts out the dependencies and executes the command in the proper sequence. on page 59 Enterasys X-Pedition 2000 Getting Started Guide...
The new configuration changes are added to the Startup configuration file stored in the XP-2000’s boot flash. Viewing the Current Configuration If you want to view the current configuration: Enterasys X-Pedition 2000 Getting Started Guide Activating Configuration Changes and Saving the Configuration File...
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“P:”. Note: Commands with no annotation or annotated with a “P:” are not in error. Enterasys X-Pedition 2000 Getting Started Guide...
If the resolution does not remove the difficulty or the difficulty is not listed in this appendix, see Appendix B for information about contacting Enterasys Networks or your reseller for technical support. If you experience this difficulty The XP-2000 exhibits no activity (no LEDs are on, the fan module is not operating, and so on).
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Use the traceroute and ping commands to verify that the XP-2000 can reach the SNMP management station. Create and add an IP or IPX interface for the host. See the The TeraLink 2000 Series Library: User Reference for information. Enterasys X-Pedition 2000 Getting Started Guide...
A description of any action(s) already taken to resolve the problem (e.g., changing mode switches, rebooting the unit, etc.) • The serial and revision numbers of all involved Enterasys Networks products in the network Enterasys X-Pedition 2000 Getting Started Guide Appendix B Technical Support http://www.enterasys.com...
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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.) • Any previous Return Material Authorization (RMA) numbers Enterasys X-Pedition 2000 Getting Started Guide...
BGP-4 bridging chassis features installation LEDs Enterasys X-Pedition 2000 Getting Started Guide powering on CLI, see Command Line Interface Command Line Interface access modes Configure mode Enable mode User mode management platform management port...
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14, HSSI port-based VLANs power supply powering on precautions PROM software booting loading protocol-based VLANs Quad Serial - C/CE expansion module cable installation overview Quality of Service (QoS) RIP, IPX routing Enterasys X-Pedition 2000 Getting Started Guide...
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Startup configuration statistics subnet VLANs SYSLOG, setting up system location, setting system name, setting system software booting loading TCP, Layer-4 flow TCP/UDP services time, setting troubleshooting Layer-4 flow services User mode VLANs warnings Enterasys X-Pedition 2000 Getting Started Guide Index...
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Index Enterasys X-Pedition 2000 Getting Started Guide...