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ES-2810 Ethernet Switch
ATM Uplink Module

User Guide

Firmware Version 5.2x
MANU0400-02, Revision A
June 1999

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  • Page 1: User Guide

    ES-2810 Ethernet Switch ATM Uplink Module User Guide Firmware Version 5.2x MANU0400-02, Revision A June 1999...
  • Page 2 Hop Routing, MSC, TNX, Voice Plus, StreamRunner, Universal Port, ASN, CellStarter, Intelligent Infrastructure, I2, NetPro, FramePlus, ForeRunnerHE, ASX, Network Of Steel, and Networks Of Steel are trademarks of FORE Systems, Inc. All other brands or product names are trademarks of their respective holders.
  • Page 3 DOC CLASS A NOTICE This digital apparatus does not exceed Class A limits for radio noise emission for a digital device as set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications. Le present appareil numerique n’emet pas de bruits radioelectriques depassant les limites applicables aux appareils numeriques de la class A prescrites dans le regle- ment sur le brouillage radioelectrique edicte par le ministere des Communications du Canada.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    3.2.3 Upgrading Switch Firmware Via Maintenance Mode ..... 3 - 9 ES-2810 ATM Uplink Module User Guide TOC - 1...
  • Page 6 155 Mbps OC-3c/STM-1 SM ......A - 3 155 Mbps STS-3c/STM-1 UTP ..... . . A - 4 TOC - 2 ES-2810 ATM Uplink Module User Guide...

  • Page 7: Preface

    Preface This manual provides the information necessary to install, configure and effective- ly use the ATM Uplink Module for the ES-2810 Ethernet switch. If you have any questions or problems, please contact FORE Systems’ Technical Assistance Center (TAC) using the methods described on page iv.

  • Page 8: Typographical Styles

    To call your attention to safety and otherwise important information that must be reviewed to ensure correct and complete installation, as well as to avoid damage to the FORE Systems product or to your system, FORE Systems utilizes the follow- ing WARNING/CAUTION/NOTE indicators.

  • Page 9: Invisible Laser Warning Notice

    Class 1 for applicable wavelengths and durations. These lasers are safe under reasonably foreseeable conditions of op- eration. WARNING! Do not stare into the beam or view these beams with optical instruments. ES-2810 ATM Uplink Module User Guide...

  • Page 10: Contacting Fore Technical Support

    Preface Contacting FORE Technical Support In the U.S.A., customers can reach FORE Systems’ Technical Assistance Center (TAC) using any one of the following methods: 1. Select the “Support” link from FORE’s World Wide Web page: http://www.fore.com/ 2. Send questions, via e-mail, to: support@fore.com...

  • Page 11: Chapter 1 Introduction

    Introduction This chapter describes the ATM-1/155 ATM Uplink Module, which is an optional component that can be installed in an ES-2810 Ethernet Switch. The module pro- vides a data bridge between Ethernet and ATM ELANs. There are three types of ATM Uplink Modules available: •...

  • Page 12: Front Panel Features

    ATM switch. This provides a 2 x 155 Mbps link between the Ethernet network and the ATM ELAN. For more information, see the ES-2810 Ethernet Switch User’s Manual. Failover is also supported when two modules are installed in a stack.

  • Page 13: Atm-Stack Connector

    LED Color Meaning Green The port is receiving cells from the ATM network Not receiving cells, but carrier present and no alarm condition detected No carrier present Yellow Alarm condition detected ES-2810 ATM Uplink Module User Guide 1 - 3...

  • Page 14: Stack Interface Module Connector

    This connector allows the Ethernet ports on the switch containing the ATM Module to connect to the Matrix Module in the stack. 1 - 4 ES-2810 ATM Uplink Module User Guide...

  • Page 15: Chapter 2 Installation

    Check the contents of the ATM Module package against the packing slip and verify that all listed items have been received. If any of the items are missing or damaged, please contact FORE Systems’ Technical Assistance Center immediately, using one of the methods described in the Preface of this manual.

  • Page 16: Esd Precautions

    (back panel for example). 2.3 Installing the ATM Module Use the following procedure to install the ATM Module in your ES-2810: Make sure have...
  • Page 17 5. Turn on the switch. 6. Verify the links using the LEDs. For details about the LEDs, see Chap- ter 1. 7. Configure the module using FORE Stack View. See Chapter 4. ES-2810 ATM Uplink Module User Guide 2 - 3...

  • Page 18: Removing An Atm Module

    Installation 2.4 Removing an ATM Module Use the following procedure to remove an ATM Module from your ES-2810: WARNING! Modules are not designed to be installed in, or removed from the switch while in operation. You must power off the switch before installing/removing a module.

  • Page 19: Stack Mode Cabling

    ATM Modules can be supported. The ATM Module should only be installed in slot A of an ES-2810 switch. 1. Connect the ATM Module to the Matrix Module as follows: a. Connect the SIM connector on the ATM Module to one of the ports on the Matrix Module.
  • Page 20 ATM switch. This provides a 2 x 155 Mbps link between the Ethernet network and the ATM ELAN. For more information, see the ES-2810 Ethernet Switch User’s Manual. Failover is also supported when two modules are installed in a stack.

  • Page 21: Verifying Atm Module Operation

    • The switch with the ATM Module becomes visible in FORE Stack View (when switch is turned off, the entire switch disappears from FORE Stack View). ES-2810 ATM Uplink Module User Guide 2 - 7...
  • Page 22 Installation 2 - 8 ES-2810 ATM Uplink Module User Guide...

  • Page 23: Chapter 3 Upgrading Software And Firmware

    CHAPTER 3 Upgrading Software and Firmware The following software is required to support the ATM Module in an ES-2810 Ethernet Switch: • FORE Stack View (FSV) 2.0.5 or greater (see Section 3.1) • Switch firmware version 2.5 or greater (see Section 3.2) •...

  • Page 24: Upgrading Fore Stack View

    FORE Stack View (FSV) version 2.0.5 or greater supports the ATM Module. You can obtain the FORE Stack View upgrade file via FORE Systems’ TACtics Online or from the CD that was shipped with your ATM Module. Normally, the Setup program for FSV will start automatically after you insert the CD in your CD ROM drive.

  • Page 25: Upgrading Switch Firmware Via Fore Stack View

    If you have a stack configuration, you are NOTE first prompted to select the switch you want to upgrade before the upgrade wizard window displays. Highlight the switch and select Options>Upgrade. ES-2810 ATM Uplink Module User Guide 3 - 3...
  • Page 26 IP address. Select an IP address and click OK to proceed to the upgrade wizard. 2. Click Next to continue with the upgrade wizard. You are prompted for the switch firmware upgrade file. 3 - 4 ES-2810 ATM Uplink Module User Guide...
  • Page 27 If the latest firmware is on a CD you must insert the CD and make sure that it can be accessed correctly. If you have saved the firmware on your computer, click Browse to locate the correct switch firmware file. ES-2810 ATM Uplink Module User Guide 3 - 5...
  • Page 28 5. Click Next to continue with the upgrade wizard. You are prompted for the ATM Module firmware. The Do not upgrade option for ATM Mod- ule firmware is selected by default. 3 - 6 ES-2810 ATM Uplink Module User Guide...
  • Page 29 6. Make sure the Do not upgrade option has been selected and click Next. The FORE Stack View software will launch a TFTP server utility, per- form the upgrade, and reset the switch. ES-2810 ATM Uplink Module User Guide 3 - 7...

  • Page 30: Upgrading Switch Firmware Via Local Management

    Make sure you have backed up your switch NOTE configuration (via TFTP client or FORE Stack View) before proceeding with the upgrade. When using FSV to backup the current switch configuration (Configuration>Backup to disk), use the default path. 3 - 8 ES-2810 ATM Uplink Module User Guide...

  • Page 31: Upgrading Switch Firmware Via Maintenance Mode

    Make sure you have backed up your switch NOTE configuration (via TFTP client or FORE Stack View) before proceeding with the upgrade. When using FSV to backup the current switch configuration (Configuration>Backup to disk), use the default path. ES-2810 ATM Uplink Module User Guide 3 - 9...
  • Page 32 ELAN. In instances where the management VLAN/ELAN is not the switch default, you may have to create the management VLAN/ ELAN manually through FSV, then restore the configuration. The ES-2810 is not operational while in NOTE maintenance mode. The TFTP server cannot be ATM-attached NOTE...

  • Page 33: Upgrading The Atm Module Firmware

    2.5 for the first time), you should use the initial upgrade procedures outlined in the ES-2810 ATM Uplink Module Release Notes. 3.3.1 Upgrading ATM Module Firmware Via FORE Stack View FORE Stack View (FSV) includes an easy-to-use Firmware Upgrade Wizard. The uplink configuration remains intact when this upgrade procedure is used.
  • Page 34 If there are two or more NICs in a PC, you are NOTE prompted to select an IP address. Select an IP address and click OK to proceed to the upgrade wizard. 3 - 12 ES-2810 ATM Uplink Module User Guide...
  • Page 35 2. Click Next to continue with the upgrade wizard. You are prompted for the switch firmware upgrade file. It is recommended to perform switch NOTE firmware Module firmware independently, with the switch firmware upgraded first. ES-2810 ATM Uplink Module User Guide 3 - 13...
  • Page 36 The Do not upgrade option for switch firmware is not selected by default. 5. Click Next to continue with the upgrade wizard. You are now prompted for the ATM Module firmware. 3 - 14 ES-2810 ATM Uplink Module User Guide...
  • Page 37 ATM Module firmware upgrade file. If the latest ATM Module firmware is on a CD you must insert the CD and make sure that it can be accessed correctly. ES-2810 ATM Uplink Module User Guide 3 - 15...
  • Page 38 8. Locate the file and click Open. The location of where the upgrade file Path resides displays in the text field. 2810atm5.2 9. Click OK to continue with the upgrade wizard. The selected upgrade file displays in the Upgrade file text field 3 - 16 ES-2810 ATM Uplink Module User Guide...
  • Page 39 10. Click Next. The FORE Stack View software will launch a TFTP server utility, perform the upgrade, and reset the switch. 11. After the upgrade has been completed and the switch has been reset, a confirmation window displays. Click Finish. ES-2810 ATM Uplink Module User Guide 3 - 17...

  • Page 40: Upgrading Atm Module Firmware Via Local Management

    When prompted to load software and reset, enter Yes. The upgrade process takes a few minutes. 8. If there are two modules in the stack, repeat steps 2 through 7 for the remaining module. 3 - 18 ES-2810 ATM Uplink Module User Guide...

  • Page 41: Configuring The Module

    • Section 4.3 - VLAN/ELAN Mapping • Section 4.4 - Monitoring the ATM Module For detailed information on FORE Stack NOTE View and VLANs, see the ES-2810 Ethernet Switch User’s Manual or the FORE Stack View on-line help. 4.1 Default Settings...

  • Page 42: Configuring The Port

    4. Enter the port's location in the Location text field. This will identify the port’s location and give details on its use, function and configuration. A maximum of up to 15 characters is permitted. 5. Click OK when finished. 4 - 2 ES-2810 ATM Uplink Module User Guide...

  • Page 43: Changing The Port Mode Settings

    The Setup window displays. 2. Select the Port Mode tab. 3. Select the physical settings for the port to match those in the ATM switch. 4. Click OK when finished. ES-2810 ATM Uplink Module User Guide 4 - 3...

  • Page 44: Changing The Lan Emulation Configuration Server Setting

    "well-known" address. • NSAP: Select this to specify an LECS NSAP address. You must en- ter the 20-byte NSAP address of the LECS in the text field. 4. Click OK when finished. 4 - 4 ES-2810 ATM Uplink Module User Guide...

  • Page 45: Changing The Module Mode

    • Stand-alone: ATM Module is connected to a switch. • Stack mode: ATM Module is connected to a Matrix Module in a stack. This is the default. 4. Click OK when finished. ES-2810 ATM Uplink Module User Guide 4 - 5...

  • Page 46: Vlan/Elan Mapping

    4.3 VLAN/ELAN Mapping The ATM Module allows VLANs created on the switch to be extended out the ATM interface to an ELAN where the ES-2810 acts as a proxy LEC device. The ES-2810 supports port-based and MAC address-based VLAN assignment.
  • Page 47 ELAN maps to system VLAN. When an ATM Module is installed in an NOTE ES-2810, any VLANs which could potentially overlap with other VLANs cannot be mapped to ATM ELANs. FORE Stack View will...

  • Page 48: Enabling Spanning Tree Protocol Per Vlan/Elan

    Do not enable or disable spanning tree on NOTE any stand-alone switch or stack of switches containing an ATM Module through the local user interface. Use only the spanning tree per VLAN feature in FORE Stack View. 4 - 8 ES-2810 ATM Uplink Module User Guide...
  • Page 49 Configuring the Module 1. From the main menu, select Configuration>VLAN Setup. The VLAN Setup window displays. 2. Click Advanced. The VLAN Advanced window displays: ES-2810 ATM Uplink Module User Guide 4 - 9...

  • Page 50: Monitoring The Atm Module

    ATM uplink port and also monitor the ELANs on the ATM LAN. You can use FSV to do the following: • View ATM statistics and uplink information (Section 4.4.1) • Monitor the ATM port (Section 4.4.2) 4 - 10 ES-2810 ATM Uplink Module User Guide...

  • Page 51: Viewing Port Details

    Carrier status: present (On) or no carrier present (Off) Cell Errors No VCI connection Indicates the number of cell dropped because there was no connection for the VCI present in the cell header. ES-2810 ATM Uplink Module User Guide 4 - 11...
  • Page 52 2. To view current uplink settings, select the Uplink tab. The following displays: 3. Select File>Exit to exit from the window. No VCI errors will increment continuously if NOTE connected to an ASX switch port that is using SPANS signalling. 4 - 12 ES-2810 ATM Uplink Module User Guide...

  • Page 53: Monitoring Elans

    For a better overview, several of these windows may be open at the same time. The ATM Servers tab displays ATM server information such as LANE server NSAP addresses and the ELAN status. ES-2810 ATM Uplink Module User Guide 4 - 13...
  • Page 54 4. Select File>Exit to close the Details window. 5. From the ELAN Port Monitoring main window, select the ATM Status tab to view UNI status and operating version. 6. Select File>Exit to close the window. 4 - 14 ES-2810 ATM Uplink Module User Guide...

  • Page 55: Technical Specifications

    STS-3c-STM-1 Timing Internal or from the incoming 8 KHz timing marker Optical Power -14 to -20 dBm transit power, -14 to -30 dBm receive sensitivity, 0 to 10 dB path attenuation ES-2810 ATM Uplink Module User Manual A - 1...
  • Page 56 0 to 55°C with 1 meter/second air flow (installed) Storage Temperature -40 to 70°C (installed) Operating Humidity 10% to 90% non-condensing at 40°C (installed) Storage Humidity 10% to 90% of relative humidity (installed) A - 2 ES-2810 ATM Uplink Module User Manual...

  • Page 57: 155 Mbps Oc-3C/Stm-1 Sm

    0 to 55°C with 1 meter/second air flow (when installed in ES-2810) Storage Temperature -40 to 70°C (installed) Operating Humidity 10% to 90% non-condensing at 40°C (installed) Storage Humidity 10% to 90% of relative humidity (installed) ES-2810 ATM Uplink Module User Manual A - 3...

  • Page 58: 155 Mbps Sts-3C/Stm-1 Utp

    0 to 55°C with 1 meter/second air flow (when installed in ES-2810) Storage Temperature -40 to 70°C (installed) Operating Humidity 10% to 90% non-condensing at 40°C (installed) Storage Humidity 10% to 90% of relative humidity (installed) A - 4 ES-2810 ATM Uplink Module User Manual...
  • Page 59 RJ-45 network equipment pinouts as illustrated in the table below: Signal Pin Number Signal Name Mnemonic Receive Data + Receive Data - Not Used Not Used Not Used Not Used Transmit Data + Transmit Data - ES-2810 ATM Uplink Module User Manual A - 5...
  • Page 60 Technical Specifications A - 6 ES-2810 ATM Uplink Module User Manual...

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