Enterasys  Matrix 6H352-25 Installation Manual
Enterasys  Matrix 6H352-25 Installation Manual

Enterasys Matrix 6H352-25 Installation Manual

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  • Page 1 6H352-25 Fast Ethernet Installation Guide RESET 9033547...
  • Page 3 Enterasys Networks and its licensors reserve the right to make changes in specifications and other information contained in this document without prior notice. The reader should in all cases consult Enterasys Networks to determine whether any such changes have been made.
  • Page 4: Fcc Notice

    FCC NOTICE This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
  • Page 5 BEFORE OPENING OR UTILIZING THE ENCLOSED PRODUCT, CAREFULLY READ THIS LICENSE AGREEMENT. This document is an agreement (“Agreement”) between You, the end user, and Enterasys Networks, Inc. (“Enterasys”) that sets forth your rights and obligations with respect to the Enterasys software program (“Program”) in the package.
  • Page 6 UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT RESTRICTED RIGHTS. The enclosed Product (i) was developed solely at private expense; (ii) contains “restricted computer software” submitted with restricted rights in accordance with section 52.227-19 (a) through (d) of the Commercial Computer Software-Restricted Rights Clause and its successors, and (iii) in all respects is proprietary data belonging to Enterasys and/or its suppliers.
  • Page 7: Declaration Of Conformity

    DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY Application of Council Directive(s): 89/336/EEC Manufacturer’s Name: Enterasys Networks, Inc. Manufacturer’s Address: European Representative Name: Mr. Jim Sims European Representative Address: Conformance to Directive(s)/Product Standards: Equipment Type/Environment: Networking Equipment, for use in a Commercial We the undersigned, hereby declare, under our sole responsibility, that the equipment packaged with this notice conforms to the above directives.
  • Page 9: Table Of Contents

    Broadcast Suppression ... 1-5 Port/VLAN Redirect Functions ... 1-5 Traffic Rate Limiting ... 1-5 1.10 Flow Control ... 1-6 1.11 GARP Switch Operation... 1-6 1.12 802.1 Port Priority ... 1-6 1.13 Distributed Chassis Management ... 1-7 1.14 Management ... 1-7 1.15...
  • Page 10 Using LANVIEW... 4-1 Troubleshooting Checklist... 4-5 Using the RESET Button... 4-7 SPECIFICATIONS COM Port Pinout Assignments ...A-2 Regulatory Compliance...A-3 MODE SWITCH BANK SETTINGS AND OPTIONS Required Tools...B-1 Setting the Mode Switches...B-2 FLASH Memory Upgrade...B-4 B.3.1 B.3.2 Installing Optional HSIM or VHSIM Interface Modules ...B-6...
  • Page 11: Figures

    Connecting a Twisted Pair Segment to the 6H352-25 ... 3-8 Crossover Cable RJ45 Pinouts ... 3-9 Straight-Through Cable RJ45 Pinouts... 3-9 LANVIEW LEDs ... 4-2 RESET Button ... 4-7 Mode Switch Location ...B-2 FLASH Memory Location ...B-4 Installing the FLASH Memory...B-5 HSIM and VHSIM Connector Locations ...B-6 Figures...
  • Page 12 Tables Table Contents of Module Carton... 3-2 LANVIEW LEDs... 4-3 Troubleshooting Checklist ... 4-5 Specifications for the 6H352-25 Module...A-1 COM Port Pin Assignments ... A-2 Page...
  • Page 13: About This Guide

    For information about how to use Local Management to configure and manage the 6H352-25, refer to the Enterasys Networks MATRIX E7 Series and SmartSwitch 6000 Series Modules Local Management User’s Guide.
  • Page 14: Structure Of This Guide

    The manuals listed above can be obtained from the World Wide Web in Adobe Acrobat Portable Document Format (PDF) at the following site: http://www.enterasys.com/ NOTE: All documentation for the Enterasys Networks SecureFast VLAN Manager software is contained on the VLAN Manager CD-ROM. About This Guide...
  • Page 15: Document Conventions

    DOCUMENT CONVENTIONS The guide uses the following conventions: NOTE: Calls the reader’s attention to any item of information that may be of special importance. TIP: Conveys helpful hints concerning procedures or actions. CAUTION: Contains information essential to avoid damage to the equipment. ELECTRICAL HAZARD: Warns against an action that could result in personal injury or death due to an electrical hazard.
  • Page 16: Getting Help

    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.) •...
  • Page 17: Introduction

    Virtual Local Area Networks (VLANs) and control the flow of frames associated with each VLAN according to priority and Ether type. Detailed information about VLANs is provided in the Enterasys Networks MATRIX E7 Series and SmartSwitch 6000 Series Modules Local Management User’s Guide.
  • Page 18 Figure 1-1 The 6H352-25 Module RESET Introduction...
  • Page 19: Connectivity

    100 meters. The ports are IEEE 802.3 10BASE-T and 100BASE-TX compliant. OPTIONAL HSIMs AND VHSIMs Optional HSIMs and VHSIMs are available from Enterasys Networks for additional connectivity to various networking technologies. The HSIMs and VHSIMs available for the 6H352-25 are listed in the Release Notes shipped with the module.
  • Page 20: Half-Duplex/Full-Duplex Auto-Negotiation

    History groups are enabled on all ports by default. Enterasys Networks RMON Actions is a vendor-specific extension of RMON and provides the ability to set an “Action” on any SNMP MIB variable. The Action can be triggered by any RMON Event and/or Alarm.
  • Page 21: Broadcast Suppression

    VLAN classification of the frames received. Multiple VLANs can be directed to the same destination port. The VLAN redirect function is only supported when the module is operating as an 802.1Q switch. TRAFFIC RATE LIMITING The Traffic Rate Limiting feature enables the SmartSwitch device to control traffic rates on a per-port, per-priority basis.
  • Page 22: Flow Control

    GARP attributes such as VLAN and multicast group membership. For more details on how GVRP and GMRP handle frames under GARP, and how to configure the switch ports to take advantage of this operation, refer to the Enterasys Networks MATRIX E7 Series and SmartSwitch 6000 Series Modules Local Management User’s Guide.
  • Page 23: Distributed Chassis Management

    Out-of-band Local Management is provided through the RJ45 COM port on the front panel using a VT100 terminal or a VT100 terminal emulator. Local Management, described in a separate Enterasys Networks document, provides the ability to manage the 6H352-25. Refer to the MATRIX E7 Series and SmartSwitch 6000 Series Modules Local Management User’s Guide for more information.
  • Page 24: Standards Compatibility

    (RMON), RFC 1493 (Bridge MIB), RFC 1354 (FIB MIB), and RFC 1190 (Path MTU Discovery). A full suite of Enterasys Networks Enterprise MIBs provide a wide array of statistical information to enhance troubleshooting. For information on how to extract and compile individual MIBs, contact Enterasys Networks.
  • Page 25: Network Requirements

    Failure to do so will produce poor network performance. NOTE: The Enterasys Networks MATRIX E7 Series and SmartSwitch 6000 Series Modules Local Management User’s Guide and Cabling Guide referred to in the following sections can be found on the Enterasys Networks World Wide Web site: http://www.enterasys.com/ SmartTrunk FEATURE...
  • Page 26: 100Base-Tx Network

    The device at the other end of the twisted pair segment must meet IEEE 802.3u 100BASE-TX Fast Ethernet network requirements for the devices to operate at 100 Mbps. Refer to the Enterasys Networks Cabling Guide for details. NOTE: The fixed ports of the 6H352-25 support Category 5 UTP cabling with an impedance between 85 and 111 ohms for 100 Mbps operation.
  • Page 27: Installation

    ELECTRICAL HAZARD: Only qualified personnel should install the 6H352-25. NOTE: Read the Release Notes shipped with the module to check for any exceptions to the supported features and operation documented in this guide. This chapter provides the instructions to install the 6H352-25 module. A Phillips screwdriver is required to install options into the module.
  • Page 28: Unpacking The 6H352-25

    Unpacking the 6H352-25 UNPACKING THE 6H352-25 Unpack the module as follows: 1. Open the box and remove the packing material protecting the 6H352-25. 2. Verify the contents of the carton as listed in Table 3-1 Contents of Module Carton Item The 6H352-25 Module Antistatic Wrist Strap Manual Accessory Kit...
  • Page 29: Installing The Module Into The Matrix E7 Chassis

    INSTALLING THE MODULE INTO THE MATRIX E7 CHASSIS CAUTION: Failure to observe static safety precautions could cause damage to the 6H352-25. Follow static safety handling rules and wear the antistatic wrist strap provided with the MATRIX E7 chassis. Do not cut the non-conductive bag to remove the module. Sharp objects contacting the board or components can cause damage.
  • Page 30 Installing the Module into the MATRIX E7 Chassis Figure 3-1 Installing the 6H352-25 into the MATRIX E7 Chassis Installation...
  • Page 31: Installing The Module Into The Smartswitch Chassis

    5. Examine the module for damage. If any damage exists, DO NOT install the module. Immediately contact Enterasys Networks. Refer to CAUTION: To prevent damaging the backplane connectors in the following step, take care that the module slides in straight and properly engages the backplane connectors.
  • Page 32 Installing the Module into the SmartSwitch Chassis Figure 3-2 Installing the 6H352-25 into the SmartSwitch 6000 Chassis RESET Installation...
  • Page 33: Connecting To The Network

    CONNECTING TO THE NETWORK This section provides the procedures for connecting unshielded twisted pair (UTP) segments from the network or other devices to the 6H352-25. Refer to the appropriate manual if connecting an optional HSIM or VHSIM to the network. For details on how to get manuals, refer to the Documents section in About This...
  • Page 34: Connecting A Twisted Pair Segment To The 6H352-25

    Connecting to the Network Figure 3-3 Connecting a Twisted Pair Segment to the 6H352-25 3. Verify that a link exists by checking that the port RX (Receive) LED is ON (flashing amber, blinking green, or solid green). If the RX LED is OFF and the TX (Transmit) LED is not blinking amber, perform the following steps until it is on: a.
  • Page 35: Crossover Cable Rj45 Pinouts

    Ensure that the twisted pair connection meets the dB loss and cable specifications outlined in the Cabling Guide. Refer to document. If a link is not established, contact Enterasys Networks. Refer to Guide, for details. 4. Repeat steps 1 through 3 above, until all connections have been made.
  • Page 36: Completing The Installation

    Completing the Installation COMPLETING THE INSTALLATION After installing the 6H352-25 and making the connections to the network, proceed as follows: 1. If the chassis is installed in a rack that has strain-relief brackets, secure the cables by running the cables along the strain-relief bracket and tying them to the bracket using cable ties. 2.
  • Page 37: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Checklist • Using the RESET Button USING LANVIEW The 6H352-25 uses Enterasys Networks’ built-in visual diagnostic and status monitoring system called LANVIEW. The LANVIEW LEDs status to aid in diagnosing network problems. Viewing Receive and Transmit Activity Only one group of segments may be viewed at a time.
  • Page 38 Using LANVIEW Figure 4-1 LANVIEW LEDs RESET Table 4-1 describes the LED indications and provides recommended actions as appropriate. NOTE: The terms flashing, blinking, and solid used in Flashing indicates an LED is flashing randomly. Blinking indicates an LED is flashing at a steady rate (approximately 50% on, 50% off). Solid indicates a steady LED light.
  • Page 39 Flashing. Link, port enabled, activity. Solid. Diagnostic failure. Recommended Action Ensure chassis has adequate power. Contact Enterasys Networks for technical support. If the LED remains red for several minutes, contact Enterasys Networks for technical support. Contact Enterasys Networks for technical support.
  • Page 40 Solid. Diagnostic failure. Troubleshooting Recommended Action 1. Ensure that the STA is enabled and that there is a valid link. 2. Contact Enterasys Networks for technical support. None. 1. Ensure that the port is not disabled. 2. Contact Enterasys Networks for technical support.
  • Page 41: Troubleshooting Checklist

    Management User’s Guide for the Community Names Table setup. 2. If the Community Names have been forgotten, refer to Section B.2 instructions on how to set the mode switch to reset the Community Names to their default values. Troubleshooting Section B.2...
  • Page 42: Reset Button

    6H352-25 are valid and operating. 2. If the problem continues, contact Enterasys Networks for technical support. 1. Verify that Spanning Tree is enabled. Refer to MATRIX E7 Series and SmartSwitch 6000 Series Modules Local Management User’s Guide for the...
  • Page 43: Using The Reset Button

    USING THE RESET BUTTON The RESET button shown in CAUTION: Pressing the RESET button resets the device, and all current switching being performed by the module is halted. A network downtime of up to two minutes will result from this action for any devices connected to the 6H352-25. Figure 4-2 RESET Button Figure 4-2 resets and re-initializes the 6H352-25.
  • Page 44 Using the RESET Button To reset the 6H352-25, press and release the RESET button. The 6H352-25 goes through a reset process for approximately 60 seconds. Additional downtime may result as the module reenters the network. NOTE: Pressing the RESET button while the 6H352-25 is already in reset mode is not recommended.
  • Page 45: Specifications

    This appendix provides operating specifications for the Enterasys Networks 6H352-25 module. Enterasys Networks reserves the right to change the specifications at any time without notice. Table 1-1 Specifications for the 6H352-25 Module Item I/O Ports Ports 1 through 24 Interface Slot...
  • Page 46: Com Port Pinout Assignments

    COM Port Pinout Assignments Table 1-1 Specifications for the 6H352-25 Module (Continued) Item Environmental Operating Temperature Storage Temperature Operating Relative Humidity COM PORT PINOUT ASSIGNMENTS The COM port is a serial communications port that supports Local Management or connection to a UPS.
  • Page 47: Regulatory Compliance

    REGULATORY COMPLIANCE This equipment meets the following safety and electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) requirements: Safety: Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC): FCC Part 15, CSA C108.8, 89/336/EEC, EN 55022, UL 1950, CSA C22.2 No. 950, 73/23/EEC, EN 60950, and IEC 950 EN 61000-3-2, EN 61000-3-3, EN 55024, EN 60825, AS/NZS 3548, and VCCI V-3 Regulatory Compliance Specifications...
  • Page 49: Mode Switch Bank Settings And Options

    Mode Switch Bank Settings and Options This appendix covers the following items: • Required tools (Section • Locations, functions, and settings for the mode switches • Upgrading FLASH memory REQUIRED TOOLS Use the following tools to perform the procedures provided in this appendix: •...
  • Page 50: B-1 Mode Switch Location

    These switches are set at the factory and rarely need to be changed. Switch definitions and positions are as follows: • Switches 1 through 4 – For Enterasys Networks use only. • Switch 5 – COM Port Autobaud. The default (OFF) position enables Autobaud sensing on the COM port for Local Management sessions.
  • Page 51 (TFTP) server containing the module image file. When the position of Switch 6 is changed and the power is cycled to the module, the device requests the image file location from the BootP server and uses TFTP to download the image from the TFTP server.
  • Page 52: B-2 Flash Memory Location

    FLASH memory. For details on getting help, refer to Getting Help, in About This Guide. B.3.1 Locating the FLASH Memory Figure B-2 shows the location of the FLASH memory. Figure B-2 FLASH Memory Location Mode Switch Bank Settings and Options...
  • Page 53: Installing The Flash Memory

    FLASH memory and the connector clips lock the FLASH memory into place. Figure B-3 Installing the FLASH Memory Figure B-3 and proceed as follows: Figure B-3, insert the FLASH memory down Mode Switch Bank Settings and Options FLASH Memory Upgrade...
  • Page 54: B-4 Hsim And Vhsim Connector Locations

    NOTE: The installation instructions for the optional HSIM or VHSIM are in the associated user’s guide. Do not install the HSIM or VHSIM without referring to the proper installation guide. Figure B-4 HSIM and VHSIM Connector Locations Optional HSIM or VHSIM Mode Switch Bank Settings and Options HSIM/VHSIM Connectors...
  • Page 55 Connectivity introduction to Distributed Chassis Management support 3-3, Document conventions xiii FLASH installation Flow Control Front panel GARP Switch Operation Getting help GROUP SELECT button use of the HSIM installation of Installation connecting to the Network HSIM location of VHSIM...
  • Page 56 Management use of Mode Switch setting Module features Module Installation Pinouts crossover straight-through Port redirect function introduction to Receive LEDs viewing of Redirect functions port and VLAN introduction to Regulatory Compliance Related manuals Remote Monitoring (RMON) introduction to RESET button...

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