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IBM 8237 Installation And User Manual

IBM 8237 Installation And User Manual (166 pages)

Stackable Ethernet Hub 10BASE-T

Brand: IBM | Category: Switch | Size: 2.55 MB

Table of Contents

Table of Contents
4
Safety Information
10
Lithium Battery
14
About this Manual
16
How this Manual Is Organized
16
Who Should Read this Manual
16
Technical and Planning References
17
Chapter 1. Introduction and Planning

18
- The 8237
  18
- Front View of the IBM 8237 Stackable Ethernet Hub
  18
- Features
  19
- Stacks
  21
- Interconnecting Typical Ethernet Hubs
  21
- Interconnecting 8237S
  22
- Understanding Expansion Ports
  23
- Media Expansion Ports (Meps)
  23
- Fast Expansion Modules (Fems)
  23
- Back-Pressure Flow Control
  24
- Understanding Managed Stacks
  24
- Inter-8237 Communications in Managed Stacks
  24
- Why Segment 8237S Within a Stack
  25
- Segmenting 8237S Within a Stack
  25
- Linking Segmented 8237S
  25
- Ethernet Planning
  26
- Maximum Segment Lengths
  27
- Four Repeater Limit
  27
- Cables and Connectors
  27
- Cabling Requirements for 10BASE-T Ports
  27
- Maximum Segment Lengths for the Supported Ethernet Types
  27
- Cabling Requirements for the Expansion Ports
  28
- Cabling Requirements for the Management Port
  29
- Cabling Requirements for Stack Link
  29
- Protected Vital Configuration Data
  29
- Power Requirements and Characteristics
  31
- Physical Characteristics
  31
- Operating Environment
  32
- Space Requirements
  32
- Environmental Requirements
  32
- Acoustic Characteristics
  32
- Documenting Your Installation
  33
- Rack Document
  33
- Stack Document
  33
- Setup and Cabling Document
  33
- Locator Document
  33
Chapter 2. Installing the 8237

34
Chapter 3. 8237 Administration

42
- The 8237 User Interface Program
  42
- Management Using Terminal Emulation Software
  42
- Establishing a Session with the 8237
  43
- Model 001 Management Options
  45
- Set FEM Status
  46
- Model 002 and Model 003 Management Options
  47
- Model 002 and Model 003 Main Menu Panel
  47
- Exit
  48
- Restart System
  48
- System Information
  48
- System Information Panel
  48
- SNMP Configuration
  49
- SNMP Configuration Panel
  49
- SNMP Communities Panel
  50
- IP Trap Managers Panel
  51
- IPX Trap Managers Panel
  52
- Auto-Discovery Configuration Panel
  53
- Segment Configuration
  54
- Segment Configuration Panel
  54
- Hub Configuration
  56
- Hub Configuration: Hub Selection Menu Panel
  56
- Hub Configuration Panel
  57
- Hub ID Configuration Panel
  59
- Port Configuration
  60
- Port Configuration: Port Selection Menu Panel
  60
- Expansion Port Configuration - MEP Panel
  63
- Expansion Port Configuration - FEM Panel
  64
- Port Backups
  66
- Port Security Control
  68
- TFTP Download
  71
- Xmodem Download
  72
- Xmodem Download Panel
  72
- User Passwords
  73
- Management Port Configuration
  74
- Management Port Configuration Panel
  74
- Segment Statistics
  75
- Segment Statistics Panel
  75
- Hub Statistics
  76
- Hub Statistics: Hub Selection Menu Panel
  76
- Port Statistics
  78
- Port Statistics: Port Selection Menu Panel
  78
- Port Statistics Panel
  79
- Expansion Port Statistics - MEP Panel
  81
- Expansion Port Statistics - FEM Panel
  82
- Understanding the Leds
  84
- Front View of the 8237 Model 002 or Model 003 Showing the Leds
  84
- Front View of the 8237 Model 001 Showing the Leds
  84
- Getting New Microcode
  87
- Management Using Telnet
  88
- Configuring for SLIP
  88
- Preparing for SNMP Management
  89
- Setting an IP Address Using Bootp
  89
Chapter 4. Troubleshooting, Installation, and Replacement Procedures

92
- Problem Determination
  92
- LED Symptom and Fix Listing
  92
- Hot-Swapping 8237S
  94
- Problem Determination through the Management Port
  94
- Sample 1
  95
- Sample 2
  96
- Sample 3
  97
- Installation, Removal, and Replacement Procedures
  99
- 8237 Hub Replacement
  99
- Expansion Port Installation and Replacement
  99
- RMON Daughter Board Installation and Replacement
  101
- Removing the Top-Cover Screws
  101
- Back View: Removing the Fan-Guard Screws
  102
- SIMM Removal
  103
- SIMM Replacement
  103
- SIMM Memory Installation and Replacement
  104
- Removing the Top-Cover Screws
  104
- Back View: Removing the Fan-Guard Screws
  104
- SIMM Removal
  105
- Fan Replacement
  106
- SIMM Replacement
  106
- Fan Replacement
  107
- 8237 Parts Catalog
  108
- Field-Replaceable Parts List
  108
- Available Features for Your 8237
  110
- RMON Memory SIMM
  110
- Help and Warranty Service Information
  111
- Step 1: Troubleshooting
  111
- Step 2: Preparing for the Call
  111
- Step 3: Placing the Call to IBM
  111
Appendix A. Cable Pinout Diagrams

114
Appendix B. the IBM 8237 Management Information Base

118
Appendix C. Product Warranty and Notices

148

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