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Cabletron Systems 9A426-01 User Manual

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Summary of 9A426-01

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    903number smartswitch 9000 9a426-01 atm module user’s guide.

  • Page 3: Notice

    I notice 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 have been made. The hardware, firmware, or soft...

  • Page 4: Fcc Notice

    Notice ii 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. Not...

  • Page 5: Doc Notice

    Iii notice 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 n’émet pas de bruits radioélectriques dépassant l...

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    Notice iv 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. Solari european representative address: cabletron ...

  • Page 7: Contents

    V contents chapter 1 introduction features........................................................................................................................... 1-2 related manuals............................................................................................................ 1-6 ge...

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    Contents vi chapter 5 specifications technical specifications ................................................................................................ 5-1 cpu .......................................................................................................................... 5-1 memory...

  • Page 9: Chapter 1

    1-1 chapter 1 introduction the 9a426-01 atm smartswitch module is a hardware-based switching module that supports multiple interfaces simultaneously. The module’s interconnecting interfaces include: • a front panel atm interface via a user-installed atm port interface module (apim) • a fixed interfa...

  • Page 10: Features

    Introduction 1-2 conversely, canonical frames destined for the fnb bus on the smartswitch 9000 backplane are converted into fddi packets via the 9a426-01 module’s fddi network interface block (fnib), and then forwarded onto the fnb. Canonical frames destined for the inb bus on the smartswitch 9000 b...

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    1-3 introduction redundancy to ensure the transmission of data from a 9a426-01 module to an atm backbone, the module offers an additional “redundant” front panel port. Redundancy can be achieved by inserting a second apim in the module’s front panel apim port, connecting cables to that apim, and ena...

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    Introduction 1-4 although the actual physical switch (from primary to redundant link) performed by the module is nearly immediate, the amount of time required to re-establish full communications varies according to factors associated with lane 1.0 protocols and the performance/feature set of the use...

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    1-5 introduction figure 1-1. The 9a426-01 module smb cpu a t m 1 a t m 2 fnb inb 9a426-01 atm.

  • Page 14: Related Manuals

    Introduction 1-6 related manuals the manuals listed below should be used to supplement the procedures and technical data contained in this manual. Smartswitch 9000 installation guide smartswitch 9000 9c300-1 environmental module user’s guide smartswitch 9000 9c214-1 ac power supply user’s guide inb ...

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    1-7 introduction before calling the cabletron systems global call center, have the following information ready: • your cabletron systems service contract number • a description of the failure • a description of any action(s) already taken to resolve the problem (e.G., changing mode switches, rebooti...

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    Introduction 1-8.

  • Page 17: Chapter 2

    2-1 chapter 2 preparing and installing the 9a426-01 module this chapter describes the physical layout of the 9a426-01 module and explains how to prepare and install the module in a smartswitch 9000 chassis. Unpacking the module 1. Carefully remove the module from the shipping box. (save the box and ...

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    Preparing and installing the 9a426-01 module 2-2 the module’s physical layout the 9a426-01 module has two major circuit boards on which components are attached (see figure 2-1). The module’s base-level circuit board is known as the motherboard. The module’s second-level circuit board is known as the...

  • Page 19: Motherboard

    2-3 preparing and installing the 9a426-01 module user-accessible components on the module’s motherboard the user-accessible components on the module’s motherboard include a look-up engine, a user-installed atm memory upgrade sram simm, and a user- installed atm port interface module ( apim). See fig...

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    Preparing and installing the 9a426-01 module 2-4 look-up engine the 9a426-01 module is shipped with a look-up engine. The look-up engine is located at the front section of the module as shown in figure 2-2. The look-up engine stores mac address/virtual channel pairings. To increase the capacity of t...

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    2-5 preparing and installing the 9a426-01 module unpacking an apim 1. Remove the apim from the shipping box. (save the box and packing materials in the event the apim must be reshipped.) 2. Remove the apim from the non-conductive bag. 3. Examine the apim and check for damage. If damage exists, do no...

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    Preparing and installing the 9a426-01 module 2-6 removing the 9a426-01 module’s atm-port retaining plate 1. Place the module (component side up) on a non-conductive, flat surface. Position the module so that the module’s front (faceplate) is to the left and the module’s back (backplane connectors) i...

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    2-7 preparing and installing the 9a426-01 module 3. Use a phillips head screwdriver to remove the two flathead securing screws (see figure 2-5). Set the screws aside. 4. Remove the atm-port retaining plate. Set the plate aside. Figure 2-5. Removing the atm-port retaining plate inserting an apim in t...

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    Preparing and installing the 9a426-01 module 2-8 figure 2-6. Attaching apim to a 9a426-01 module 7. Press down gently on the apim to lock its female connector into the 9a426-01 module’s male connector. 8. Secure the apim to the module: use a phillips head screwdriver to attach four round-head screws...

  • Page 25: Daughterboard

    2-9 preparing and installing the 9a426-01 module 4. Secure the retaining plate to the module: use a phillips head screwdriver to attach two flathead mounting screws to the module. Figure 2-7. Attaching the atm-port retaining plate to the 9a426-01 module user-accessible components on the module’s dau...

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    Preparing and installing the 9a426-01 module 2-10 dip switch an eight-position dip switch is located on the module’s daughterboard as shown in figure 2-8. The functions of the switches are listed in table 2-1. Figure 2-8. Location of dip switch on the 9a426-01 module’s daughterboard 8 6 4 2 7 5 3 1 ...

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    2-11 preparing and installing the 9a426-01 module table 2-1. Function of dip switch switch function description 8 clear password 1 when toggled, this switch clears user-entered passwords stored in nvram, and restores the default passwords. Once the passwords are reset, you can use the defaults or en...

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    Preparing and installing the 9a426-01 module 2-12 removing the daughterboard from the motherboard to remove the module’s daughterboard from the motherboard: 1. Place the module (component side up) on a non-conductive, flat surface. Position the module so that the module’s front (faceplate) is to the...

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    2-13 preparing and installing the 9a426-01 module figure 2-9. Daughterboard attached to the 9a426-01 module securing screws.

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    Preparing and installing the 9a426-01 module 2-14 figure 2-10. User-accessible components on underside of 9a426-01 module’s daughterboard dip switch boot prom smb-1 prom dram simm slot flash simm slot.

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    2-15 preparing and installing the 9a426-01 module smb-1 prom the 9a426-01 module is shipped with an smb-1 firmware prom. The smb-1 firmware prom is located on the underside of the module’s daughterboard as shown in figure 2-10. To upgrade the smb-1 prom, install the smb-1 prom upgrade kit. Installat...

  • Page 32: Chassis

    Preparing and installing the 9a426-01 module 2-16 installing the module into the smartswitch 9000 chassis to install the 9a426-01 module into the smartswitch 9000 chassis, follow the steps below: 1. Remove the blank panel covering the slot in which the module is being installed. If you are only inst...

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    2-17 preparing and installing the 9a426-01 module figure 2-11. Installing the 9a426-01 module circuit card card guides metal panel jack for esd wrist strap warning: ensure that the circuit card is between the card guides. Lock down the top and bottom plastic tabs at the same time, applying even pres...

  • Page 34: The Reset Switch

    Preparing and installing the 9a426-01 module 2-18 the reset switch the reset switch is located under the top plastic tab, as shown in figure 2-12. Use the reset switch to reset the module’s processor, shutdown (power down) the module, and/or restart the module. • to reset the module’s i960 processor...

  • Page 35: Chapter 3

    3-1 chapter 3 operation the 9a426-01 module has two fixed network interface connections: the module’s atm interface, and the module’s inb interface. Both interfaces connect to the module’s smartswitch asic core. In addition to fixed interface connections, the module offers a user-configurable fnb in...

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    Operation 3-2 figure 3-1. Configuration options atm/fnb-1 configuration atm/fnb-2 configuration atm/no fnb configuration fnb-1 interface fnb-2 interface inb interface fnb-1 interface fnb-2 interface inb interface inb interface fnb-1 interface fnb-2 interface smartswitch core (asics) atm interface a ...

  • Page 37: Lan Emulation

    3-3 operation lan emulation the 9a426-01 module interconnects lans over an atm network through a method known as lan emulation. Lan emulation, or lane, is a method that makes a connection-orientated atm network look and behave like a shared connectionless ethernet or token ring lan segment. Unlike o...

  • Page 38: System Diagnostic Controller

    Operation 3-4 smb-10 bus the smb-10 is a 10mbs management bus located within the smartswitch 9000 that is also used for inter-chassis communication of modules, as well as serving as an out-of-band management channel into the smartswitch 9000. The smb-10 is externalized from the chassis via an option...

  • Page 39: Inb Network Interface Block

    3-5 operation inb network interface block the 9a426-01 module’s inb interface includes a network interface block (inb nib). Canonical frames processed by the module’s smartswitch asic core that are destined for the inb on the smartswitch 9000s’ backplane are converted by the inb nib into fixed lengt...

  • Page 40: I960 Core

    Operation 3-6 securefast virtual networking secure fast virtual networking combines the best elements of bridging and routing technologies with connection-oriented switching. Essential to cabletron's securefast architecture is the ability to embed layer-three virtual routing services directly into i...

  • Page 41: Chapter 4

    4-1 chapter 4 lanview leds the front panel lanview leds indicate the status of the module and aid in troubleshooting the module. The lanview leds of the 9a426-01 module are shown in figure 4-1. Figure 4-1. The lanview leds of the 9a426-01 module smb cpu a t m 1 fnb inb 9a426-01 atm inb receive inb t...

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    Lanview leds 4-2 the functions of the system status (smb and cpu) leds, are listed in table 4-1. The status of the inb receive led is listed in table 4-2. Table 4-1. System status (smb and cpu) leds led color state description green functional fully operational yellow/green booting blinks yellow and...

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    4-3 the status of the inb transmit led is listed in table 4-3. The status of the fnb receive led is listed in table 4-4. The status of the fnb transmit led is listed in table 4-5. Table 4-3. Inb transmit led led color state green (flashing) activity, port is enabled yellow (flashing) port is in stan...

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    Lanview leds 4-4 the status of the atm receive led is listed in table 4-6. The status of the atm transmit led is listed in table 4-7. The following section lists the conditions of the apim status (sts) and link (lnk) lanview led’s. Figure 4-2 show the location of lanview leds on an apim. For further...

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    4-5 table 4-8 indicates the state of the apim status (sts) led. Table 4-9 indicates the state of the apim link (lnk) led. Table 4-8. Apim status (sts) led led color state green active amber reset red failure table 4-9. Apim link (lnk) led led color state green link is established amber off, no link ...

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    Lanview leds 4-6.

  • Page 47: Chapter 5

    5-1 chapter 5 specifications technical specifications cpu intel i960 risc based microprocessor memory main memory: 16 mb standard (expandable) flash memory: 4 mb standard (expandable) address table size 16,000 entries (expandable) power 100 - 125 vac or 200 - 250 vac @ 50 - 60 hz network interfaces ...

  • Page 48: Safety

    Specifications 5-2 standards atm forum uni v3.0/3.1 itu i.361 atm layer q.2931 lan emulation v1.0 safety this equipment meets the safety requirements of: ul 1950 csa c22.2 no. 950 en 60950 iec 950 the emi requirements of: • fcc part 15 class a • en 55022 class a • vcci class i the emc requirements o...

  • Page 49: Physical

    5-3 specifications physical dimensions 35.0 d x 44.0 h x 6.0 w centimeters (13.8 d x 17.4 h x 1.2 w inches) weight unit: 4.525 kgs. (10 lbs.) shipping: environment operating temperature: +5 ° to 40 ° c (41 ° to 104 ° f) storage temperature: -30 to 90 ° c (-22 ° to 164 ° f) relative humidity: 5% to 9...

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    Specifications 5-4.