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Cabletron Systems 9E423-36 User Manual

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    903number smartswitch 9000 9e423-36 ethernet 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

    Ii 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. 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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    Iv notice.

  • Page 7: Contents

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

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

  • Page 9: Chapter 1

    1-1 chapter 1 introduction the 9e423-36 (figure 1-1) is a 36-port switching module. Three rj-21 telco connectors support 36 10base-t ports with a port connecting to the internal network bus (inb) backplane interface. This module uses a smartswitch asic design and an advanced intel i960 ® microproces...

  • Page 10: Features

    Introduction 1-2 features processor the 9e423-36 is equipped with an advanced intel i960 microprocessor. This microprocessor provides a platform for all management functions such as spanning tree, rmon, and mib support within a scalable risc-based architecture. Fast packet switching the 9e423-36 inc...

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    1--3 chaptitle management information base (mib) support the 9e423-36 provides mib support including: • rmon (rfc-1757) • ietf mib ii (rfc-1213) • ietf bridge mib (rfc-1493) and a host of other cabletron enterprise mibs. Inb the 9e423-36 attaches to inb2 of the smartswitch 9000 backplane. The inb ha...

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    Introduction 1-4 figure 1-1. The 9e423-36 module 25 36 10 b a s e t 13 24 10 b a s e t 1 12 10 b a s e t smb cpu inb 9e423-36 ethernet.

  • Page 13: Related Manuals

    1-5 introduction 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 smar...

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    Introduction 1-6.

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    2-1 chapter 2 installing the 9e423-36 module the 9e423-36 module occupies a single slot in the smartswitch 9000 chassis. Unpacking the module 1. Carefully remove the module from the shipping box. (save the box and packing materials in the event the module must be reshipped.) 2. Remove the module fro...

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    Installing the 9e423-36 module 2-2 figure 2-1. User accessible components the dip switch on the 9e423-36 module (shown in figure 2-1), is an eight switch dip located near the bottom left corner of the module. Each switch is set according to the functions described in table 2-1. If switch settings ar...

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    2-3 installing the 9e423-36 module table 2-1. Function of dip switch switch function description 8 clear password -1 this module stores user entered passwords in nvram (nonvolatile random access memory). To clear these passwords, toggle this switch and then reset the module’s processor. Once the mod...

  • Page 18: Chassis

    Installing the 9e423-36 module 2-4 installing the module in the smartswitch 9000 chassis to install the 9e423-36 module in the smartswitch 9000 chassis, follow the steps below: 1. Remove the blank panel, covering the slot in which the module will be mounted. All other slots must be covered to ensure...

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    2-5 installing the 9e423-36 module figure 2-2. Installing the 9e423-36 module metal back-panel module guides module jack for esd wrist strap plastic tab 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 pressur...

  • Page 20: The Reset Switch

    Installing the 9e423-36 module 2-6 the reset switch the reset switch is located on the front panel, under the top plastic tab, as shown in figure 2-3. It serves three functions: resetting the i960 processor, shutting down the module, or restarting the module. • to reset the i960 processor, press the...

  • Page 21: Telco Connector

    2-7 installing the 9e423-36 module telco connector the 9e423-36 front panel has three rj-21 telco connectors, each supporting twelve 10base-t ports. Table 2-2 details the pinout connections for an rj-21 telco connector. Table 2-2. Pinout connections rj-21 telco connector pin signal wire color pin si...

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    Installing the 9e423-36 module 2-8.

  • Page 23: Chapter 3

    3-1 chapter 3 operation the 9e423-36 module is a 37-port device. Three front panel rj-21 telco connectors support 36 10base-t ports, each port being a separate collision domain with the 37th port connecting to inb-2. As shown in table 3-1, ethernet network interface blocks (enibs) convert data packe...

  • Page 24: Enib

    Operation 3-2 all data packets destined for a front panel port, the inb, or the i960 are converted into the canonical format before forwarding to the smartswitch asic. Network interface blocks (nibs) check for valid data packets entering the system. If an errored data packet is found, the smartswitc...

  • Page 25: Inb Nib

    3-3 operation the host engine sends and receives packets via the cpu’s smartswitch asic interface. This allows the bridge to perform spanning tree protocol and other bridging functions. The smb interfaces provide communication to the host engine for management functions. Inb nib each module that att...

  • Page 26: System Diagnostic Controller

    Operation 3-4 system diagnostic controller this diagnostic controller is composed of a z-80 microprocessor and its supporting logic. The diagnostic controller is designed to control the power-up sequencing of modules, monitor the 9e423-36 input and output power parameters, keep watch over the main h...

  • Page 27: Chapter 4

    4-1 chapter 4 lanview leds the front panel lanview leds indicate the status of the module and may be used as an aid in troubleshooting. Shown in figure 4-1 are the lanview leds of the 9e423-36 module. Figure 4-1. The lanview leds port transmit 25 36 10 b a s e t smb cpu inb 9e423-36 ethernet system ...

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    Lanview leds 4-2 the functions of the two system status leds, system management bus (smb) and cpu (central processing unit), are listed in table 4-1. The functions of the inb receive leds are listed in table 4-2. The functions of the inb transmit leds are listed in table 4-3. Table 4-1. System statu...

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    4-3 lanview leds the functions of the port receive leds are listed in table 4-4. The functions of the port transmit leds are listed in table 4-5. Table 4-4. Port receive leds led color state green link, no activity port enabled green (flashing) link, port disabled yellow (flashing) link, activity, p...

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    Lanview leds 4-4.

  • Page 31: Chapter 5

    5-1 chapter 5 specifications technical specifications cpu intel i960 risc based microprocessor memory 16 meg. Local ram (expandable to 48 meg.) 4 meg. Flash memory (expandable to 32 meg.) 2 meg. Packet ram standards ieee 802.1d ieee 802.3i 10base-t network interfaces three rj-21 connectors.

  • Page 32: Safety

    Specifications 5-2 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 of: • en 50082-1 • iec 801-2 esd • iec 801-3 radiated susceptibility • iec 801-4...

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    5-3 specifications weight unit: 1.360.7 gr. (3 lbs.) shipping: 1.814.4 gr. (4 lbs.) environment operating temperature 5 to 40 ° c storage temperature -30 to 90 ° c relative humidity 5% to 95% non-condensing.

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    Specifications 5-4.