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Cabletron Systems 3F00-01 User Manual

Manual is about: FDDI DUAL-ATTACHED INTELLIGENT MODULE

Summary of 3F00-01

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    Fddi dual-attached intelligent module (3f00-01 and 3f55-01) user’s guide offline pwr ring a ring b thru wrap rx proc fddi mic a fddi mic b optical bypass 3f00-01 multi-mode multi-mode tx sn offline pwr ring a ring b thru wrap rx proc fddi mic a fddi mic b optical bypass 3f55-01 single-mode single-mo...

  • Page 3: Notice

    Fddi dual-attached intelligent module user’s guide i notice cabletron systems reserves the right to make changes in specifications and other information contained in this document without prior notice. The reader should in all cases consult cabletron systems to determine whether any such changes hav...

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    Notice ii fddi dual-attached intelligent module user’s guide doc notice this digital apparatus does not exceed the class a limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus set out in the radio interference regulations of the canadian department of communications. Le présent appareil numérique...

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    Notice fddi dual-attached intelligent module user’s guide iii cabletron software program license 1. License. You have the right to use only the one (1) copy of the program provided in this package subject to the terms and conditions of this license agreement. You may not copy, reproduce or transmit ...

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    Notice iv fddi dual-attached intelligent module user’s guide declaration of conformity application of council directive(s): 89/336/eec 73/23/eec manufacturer’s name: cabletron systems, inc. Manufacturer’s address: 35 industrial way po box 5005 rochester, nh 03867 european representative name: mr. J....

  • Page 7: Contents

    Fddi dual-attached intelligent module user’s guide v contents chapter 1 introduction 1.1 overview...................................................................................... 1-2 1.2 standards .................................................................................... 1-3 1.3 conne...

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    Contents vi fddi dual-attached intelligent module user’s guide chapter 4 monitoring and managing the 3f00-01 and 3f55-01 4.1 displaying the module status ......................................................4-2 4.2 statistics.............................................................................

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    Contents fddi dual-attached intelligent module user’s guide vii a.5 optical .........................................................................................A-2 a.6 interface.......................................................................................A-2 a.7 status leds...............

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    Contents viii fddi dual-attached intelligent module user’s guide.

  • Page 11: Chapter 1

    Fddi dual-attached intelligent module user’s guide page 1-1 chapter 1 introduction this manual is for system administrators responsible for configuring, monitoring, and maintaining the atx. It should be used with the atx user guide and the atx mib reference guide . The contents of each chapter are d...

  • Page 12: 1.1 Overview

    Chapter 1: introduction page 1-2 fddi dual-attached intelligent module user’s guide 1.1 overview the fddi 3f00-01 and the 3f55-01 are dual-attached modules that connect the atx to a fiber distributed data interface (fddi) network. Multiple 3f55-01s and 3f00-01s can be installed in one atx. Both modu...

  • Page 13: 1.2 Standards

    Chapter 1: introduction fddi dual-attached intelligent module user’s guide page 1-3 an external optical bypass switch (obs) that allows full fddi operation to continue if the atx is disabled. Both fddi standard station management (smt) and snmp are supported, allowing you to use a variety of network...

  • Page 14: 1.4 Leds

    Chapter 1: introduction page 1-4 fddi dual-attached intelligent module user’s guide 1.4 leds the 3f00-01 front panel (figure 1-2) contains 8 green leds: • processor status (proc) • power ok (pwr) • receive activity (rx) • transmit activity (tx) • thru mode – one per primary and secondary ring (thru)...

  • Page 15: Entry

    Chapter 1: introduction fddi dual-attached intelligent module user’s guide page 1-5 information that you need to enter with a command is enclosed in angle brackets . For example, you must enter a mac address to execute the address matrix command: atx > address matrix 00:40:27:04:1a:0f field value op...

  • Page 16: 1.7 Getting Help

    Chapter 1: introduction page 1-6 fddi dual-attached intelligent module user’s guide 1.7 getting help if you need additional support related to this device, or if you have any questions, comments, or suggestions concerning this manual, contact the cabletron systems global call center: before calling ...

  • Page 17: Chapter 2

    Fddi dual-attached intelligent module user’s guide page 2-1 chapter 2 connecting to the network the 3f00-01/3f55-01 can be installed in any slot, and more than one can be installed in your atx. Refer to the atx user guide for instructions on how to unpack, power up, and check your atx before continu...

  • Page 18: 2.1.1 Dual-Attached Station

    Chapter 2: connecting to the network page 2-2 fddi dual-attached intelligent module user’s guide 2.1.1 dual-attached station a dual-attached station (das) is connected to both the primary and secondary fddi rings. This is the preferred configuration, since it provides the full benefits of dual-ring ...

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    Chapter 2: connecting to the network fddi dual-attached intelligent module user’s guide page 2-3 2.1.2 dual-homed single-attached station dual-homing is a method of connecting concentrators and stations that permits an alternate or backup path to the dual ring in case the primary connection fails. T...

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    Chapter 2: connecting to the network page 2-4 fddi dual-attached intelligent module user’s guide 2.1.3 single-attached station a single-attached station (sas) is an fddi station that uses only one connection (an s port) for connection to the fddi ring. Figure 2-3 shows the atx, with a 3f00-01 instal...

  • Page 21: 2.1.4 Optical Bypass Switch

    Chapter 2: connecting to the network fddi dual-attached intelligent module user’s guide page 2-5 2.1.4 optical bypass switch an optical bypass switch (obs) may be used to provide added protection when the atx is configured as a das. If an obs is connected to the 3f00-01 or 3f55-01, and a failure occ...

  • Page 22: 2.2.1 3F00-01 Led Sequence

    Chapter 2: connecting to the network page 2-6 fddi dual-attached intelligent module user’s guide 2.2.1 3f00-01 led sequence figure 2-5 shows the positions of the leds on the 3f00-01 front panel. Figure 2-5 3f00-01 leds the led power-up sequence for the 3f00-01 is as follows: 1. All leds light briefl...

  • Page 23: 2.2.2 3F55-01 Led Sequence

    Chapter 2: connecting to the network fddi dual-attached intelligent module user’s guide page 2-7 2.2.2 3f55-01 led sequence figure 2-6 shows the positions of the leds on the 3f55-01 front panel. Figure 2-6 3f55-01 leds the led power-up sequence for the 3f55-01 is as follows: 1. All leds light briefl...

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    Chapter 2: connecting to the network page 2-8 fddi dual-attached intelligent module user’s guide 2.3 keying of media interface connectors optical fiber connections are made using a media interface connector (mic). A mic consists of two parts: • the mic plug, which terminates the optical fiber cable ...

  • Page 25: 2.3.1 A and B Keying

    Chapter 2: connecting to the network fddi dual-attached intelligent module user’s guide page 2-9 2.3.1 a and b keying to install the atx as a das, the preferred configuration, a mic a and mic b are required. Figure 2-7 shows the keying scheme used to differentiate a and b mics, which are identified ...

  • Page 26: 2.3.2 M and S Keying

    Chapter 2: connecting to the network page 2-10 fddi dual-attached intelligent module user’s guide 2.3.2 m and s keying mics on concentrators are keyed as type m mics to connect to a master port (for the attachment) of stations or other concentrators, and type s mics to connect to a slave port (for a...

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    Chapter 2: connecting to the network fddi dual-attached intelligent module user’s guide page 2-11 2.4.2 connecting dual-attached stations the cable assembly consists of a fiber cable (either multimode or single mode, depending on the type of module you are using) with a mic a plug on one end and a m...

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    Chapter 2: connecting to the network page 2-12 fddi dual-attached intelligent module user’s guide 2.4.3 connecting dual-homed single-attached stations two cable assemblies are required for each atx. One consists of a fiber cable with a mic a plug on one end and a mic m plug on the other end, and the...

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    Chapter 2: connecting to the network fddi dual-attached intelligent module user’s guide page 2-13 you can use a mic a plug and the fddi mic a receptacle instead of mic b, in which case the equivalent ring a leds will be on. 2.4.5 connecting the optical bypass switch the obs has three built-in cables...

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    Chapter 2: connecting to the network page 2-14 fddi dual-attached intelligent module user’s guide 4. Attach the mic b plug on the other end of the first cable to the mic b receptacle on the first das. 5. Attach the mic b plug on the end of the second cable assembly to the mic b receptacle on the obs...

  • Page 31: Chapter 3

    Fddi dual-attached intelligent module user’s guide page 3-1 chapter 3 configuring the 3f00-01 and 3f55-01 you can configure your 3f00-01 and 3f55-01 using the following tools: • local console manager (lcm), an application that allows you to monitor, manage, and configure your atx through an out-of-b...

  • Page 32: 3.1.1 Smt Version 6.2

    Chapter 3: configuring the 3f00-01 and 3f55-01 page 3-2 fddi dual-attached intelligent module user’s guide 3.1.1 smt version 6.2 some of the smt version 6.2 mib variables ( snmpfddismt 2 ) have had their access types extended from read-only to read-write. These variables can be written to, using a n...

  • Page 33: 3.1.2 Smt Version 7.3

    Chapter 3: configuring the 3f00-01 and 3f55-01 fddi dual-attached intelligent module user’s guide page 3-3 3.1.2 smt version 7.3 some of the smt version 7.3 mib variables ( fddimibsmt 2 ) have had their access types extended from read-only to read-write. These variables can be written to, using an n...

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    Chapter 3: configuring the 3f00-01 and 3f55-01 page 3-4 fddi dual-attached intelligent module user’s guide • fddimibmaclostcts – a count of the number of instances that this mac detected a format error during frame reception such that the frame was stripped (corresponds to ansi {fddimac 82}, refer t...

  • Page 35: Chapter 4

    Fddi dual-attached intelligent module user’s guide page 4-1 chapter 4 monitoring and managing the 3f00-01 and 3f55-01 you can monitor your 3f00-01 and 3f55-01 using the following network management software: • local console manager (lcm), an application that allows you to monitor, manage, and config...

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    Chapter 4: monitoring and managing the 3f00-01 and 3f55-01 page 4-2 fddi dual-attached intelligent module user’s guide 4.1 displaying the module status to display the status of the 3f00-01 and 3f55-01, at the lcm prompt type: atx >status current number of learned addresses: 34 number of defined filt...

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    Chapter 4: monitoring and managing the 3f00-01 and 3f55-01 fddi dual-attached intelligent module user’s guide page 4-3 • enabled/disabled – enabled if it is operational, or disabled if you used the disable command to disable it. If the port is enabled but not operational, its status will be broken. ...

  • Page 38: 4.2 Statistics

    Chapter 4: monitoring and managing the 3f00-01 and 3f55-01 page 4-4 fddi dual-attached intelligent module user’s guide - small buffers – number of buffers currently assigned to the port (see rx_q overflows below). - rx_q overflows – number of packets dropped by the port due to a lack of buffers. Aft...

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    Chapter 4: monitoring and managing the 3f00-01 and 3f55-01 fddi dual-attached intelligent module user’s guide page 4-5 4.2.1 module status and statistics the status and statistics described in this section are applicable to an i/o module: • whether the module’s temperature is too hot. [ hwtempok ] •...

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    Chapter 4: monitoring and managing the 3f00-01 and 3f55-01 page 4-6 fddi dual-attached intelligent module user’s guide • the mac address of the port [ ifphysaddress ] • the size (in bytes) of the largest network datagram which may be sent/ received on the port. This does not include the mac header, ...

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    Chapter 4: monitoring and managing the 3f00-01 and 3f55-01 fddi dual-attached intelligent module user’s guide page 4-7 4.2.2.3 port transmit statistics • the number of bridge mgmt unicast packets transmitted. [ siftxpackets viewed as a 5-entry array of 4 bytes each indexed by dest_ubridge ] • the nu...

  • Page 42: 4.2.3.1 Smt Version 6.2

    Chapter 4: monitoring and managing the 3f00-01 and 3f55-01 page 4-8 fddi dual-attached intelligent module user’s guide • the number of packets to be transmitted out the port, that incurred transmission hardware errors. [ ifouterrors ] • the number of packets to be transmitted out the port, but were ...

  • Page 43: 4.2.3.2 Smt Version 7.3

    Chapter 4: monitoring and managing the 3f00-01 and 3f55-01 fddi dual-attached intelligent module user’s guide page 4-9 • the number of master ports. This is always 0. [ snmpfddismtmasterct ] • the types of paths available. This is always 1 (primary path only). [ snmpfddismtpathsavailable ] • the cap...

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    Chapter 4: monitoring and managing the 3f00-01 and 3f55-01 page 4-10 fddi dual-attached intelligent module user’s guide • the highest version of smt that this station supports. [ fddimibsmthiversionid ] • the lowest version of smt that this station supports. [ fddimibsmtloversionid ] • this variable...

  • Page 45: 4.2.4.1 Smt Version 6.2

    Chapter 4: monitoring and managing the 3f00-01 and 3f55-01 fddi dual-attached intelligent module user’s guide page 4-11 • the attachment configuration for the station or concentrator. [ fddimibsmtcfstate ] • whether the port has been intentionally disconnected. [ fddimibsmtremotedisconnectflag ] • t...

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    Chapter 4: monitoring and managing the 3f00-01 and 3f55-01 page 4-12 fddi dual-attached intelligent module user’s guide • of this mac’s paths, the greatest lower bound of tvx supported. Every mac has just one path, so this is simply the lower bound of tvx , which is always -255. [ snmpfddimactvxgrea...

  • Page 47: 4.2.4.2 Smt Version 7.3

    Chapter 4: monitoring and managing the 3f00-01 and 3f55-01 fddi dual-attached intelligent module user’s guide page 4-13 • the path(s) desired for this mac. This is always the primary (1) path. [ snmpfddimacpathsrequested ] • the pc_type of the mac’s downstream neighbor. The atx uses a value of 5 whe...

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    Chapter 4: monitoring and managing the 3f00-01 and 3f55-01 page 4-14 fddi dual-attached intelligent module user’s guide • indicates the maximum time value (in nanoseconds) of fddimactmax that this mac can support. [ fddimibmactmaxcapability ] • indicates the maximum time value (in nanoseconds) of fd...

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    Chapter 4: monitoring and managing the 3f00-01 and 3f55-01 fddi dual-attached intelligent module user’s guide page 4-15 • a count of the number of frames received by this mac. [ fddimibmacframects ] • a count that should, as closely as possible, match the number of frames addressed to (a bit set) an...

  • Page 50: 4.2.5.1 Smt Version 6.2

    Chapter 4: monitoring and managing the 3f00-01 and 3f55-01 page 4-16 fddi dual-attached intelligent module user’s guide 4.2.5 3f00-01/3f55-01 port phy status physical layer protocol (phy) is the fddi standard that defines symbols, line states, clocking requirements, and the encoding of data for tran...

  • Page 51: 4.2.5.2 Smt Version 7.3

    Chapter 4: monitoring and managing the 3f00-01 and 3f55-01 fddi dual-attached intelligent module user’s guide page 4-17 • the lem_reject_ct of the associated phy. [ snmpfddiportlemrejectct ] • the value of the phy’s ler_cutoff . [ snmpfddiportlercutoff ] • the value of the phy’s ler_alarm . [ snmpfd...

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    Chapter 4: monitoring and managing the 3f00-01 and 3f55-01 page 4-18 fddi dual-attached intelligent module user’s guide • a value that indicates the connection capabilities of the port. [ fddimibportconnectioncapabilities ] • this variable assumes the value of the bs_flag . [ fddimibportbsflag ] • t...

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    Chapter 4: monitoring and managing the 3f00-01 and 3f55-01 fddi dual-attached intelligent module user’s guide page 4-19 • specifies the minimum time value of fddimactmax that shall be used by the mac that is configured in this path. [ fddimibpathtmaxlowerbound ] • specifies the minimum time value of...

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    Chapter 4: monitoring and managing the 3f00-01 and 3f55-01 page 4-20 fddi dual-attached intelligent module user’s guide.

  • Page 55: Chapter 5

    Fddi dual-attached intelligent module user’s guide page 5-1 chapter 5 diagnostics and troubleshooting built-in diagnostic capabilities for the 3f00-01 and 3f55-01 include: • power-up diagnostics, which are run every time the 3f00-01/3f55-01 is brought online. • front panel status leds • local and re...

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    Chapter 5: diagnostics and troubleshooting page 5-2 fddi dual-attached intelligent module user’s guide note: in table 5-1 and table 5-2, ring a refers to the primary fddi ring, and ring b to the secondary fddi ring. These leds do not correspond to fddi mic a and fddi mic b. Table 5-1 meaning of 3f00...

  • Page 57: 5.2 Operational Diagnostics

    Chapter 5: diagnostics and troubleshooting fddi dual-attached intelligent module user’s guide page 5-3 5.2 operational diagnostics operational diagnostics for the 3f00-01/3f55-01 consist of built-in local and remote loopback tests. These tests can be initialized by your network management system, an...

  • Page 58: 5.2.2 Connectivity Problems

    Chapter 5: diagnostics and troubleshooting page 5-4 fddi dual-attached intelligent module user’s guide 5.2.2 connectivity problems 1. Check for led abnormalities, such as wrap leds on, or thru leds or rx, tx leds not lit. (led behavior during normal operation is explained earlier in this chapter.) 2...

  • Page 59: Chapter 6

    Fddi dual-attached intelligent module user’s guide page 6-1 chapter 6 adding/swapping modules once you have received your atx, you may want to add a new module to expand your network bandwidth, replace a module with a module of a different type, or swap a module with another module of the same type ...

  • Page 60: Network.

    Chapter 6: adding/swapping modules page 6-2 fddi dual-attached intelligent module user’s guide 1. Make sure the atx is powered off. 2. Remove the network connections from the module you are going to replace. 3. Loosen the screws at each end of the front panel of the interface module you are going to...

  • Page 61: Connecting to The Network.

    Chapter 6: adding/swapping modules fddi dual-attached intelligent module user’s guide page 6-3 5. Remove the installed module by pulling gently, but firmly, on the ears at the ends of the module’s front panel. 6. Gently slide the new module into the plastic guides in the module slot until it’s compl...

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    Chapter 6: adding/swapping modules page 6-4 fddi dual-attached intelligent module user’s guide.

  • Page 63: Appendix A

    Fddi dual-attached intelligent user’s guide page a-1 appendix a technical specifications a.1 data rate 100 mbs a.2 standards compliance protocols • ansi x3t9.5 pmd, x3t9.5 mac, x3t9.5, smt v6.2, smt v7.3 • ieee 802.2, 802.1d, 802.1i a.3 certifications safety ul 1950, csa c22.2 no. 950, en 60950, and...

  • Page 64: A.5 Optical

    Appendix a: technical specifications page a-2 fddi dual-attached intelligent user’s guide a.5 optical output level 14 to 18.5 dbm input level 14 to 31 dbm a.6 interface • das (dual-attached station) a.7 status leds • status • power ok • receive activity • transmit activity • ring activity (one per p...

  • Page 65: A.11 Environmental

    Appendix a: technical specifications fddi dual-attached intelligent user’s guide page a-3 a.11 environmental operating temperature 5˚ c to 40˚ c (41˚f to 104˚f) storage temperature -30˚ c to 90˚ c (-22˚ f to 194˚ f) relative humidity: 5% to 95% (non-condensing).

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    Appendix a: technical specifications page a-4 fddi dual-attached intelligent user’s guide.

  • Page 67: Appendix B

    Fddi dual-attached intelligent module user guide page b-1 appendix b cabling information b.1 cables and connectors the 3f00-01 and 3f55-01 use standard fiber optic cables for connecting the mic a and mic b cables. The optical bypass switch (obs) uses an rj-11 connector (an amp 6-pin shielded modular...

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    Appendix b: cabling information page b-2 fddi dual-attached intelligent module user guide.

  • Page 69: Index

    Fddi dual-attached intelligent module user guide index-1 index numerics 3f00-01 front panel 1-3 leds 1-4 3f55-01 front panel 1-3 leds 1-4 a a and b keying 2-9 c configuration options dual-attached station 2-2 dual-homed single-attached station 2-3 optical bypass switch 2-5 single-attached station 2-...

  • Page 70

    Index index-2 fddi dual-attached intelligent module user guide p pinouts, optical bypass switch b-1 port status 4-5 power-up tests 5-1 u unpacking 6-1.