Cabletron Systems FRM User Manual - page 61
Configuring Cards and Protocols
5-3
RLP Parameters
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The size of each protocol determines the combinations of protocols that can be con-
figured on an RLP. (See explanation.)
Protocol
specifies which protocols will run on the RLP. When a new node is started up, X.25
and a software function called CONFIG will be loaded onto the RLP. When you con-
figure a new record, X.25 and CONFIG will already be displayed as installed. For
each remaining protocol, the available choices will be those protocols not already
specified that will fit on the RLP.
When configuring protocols, follow these guidelines:
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All supported protocols will fit on one RLP; however, as an entire database
(interfaces, subscribers, route tables, etc.) is configured, much more memory is
used. For that reason, it is recommended that no more than seven protocols
(including X.25) be configured on any one RLP.
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RIP is a valid choice only if IP is already configured.
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If SNMP is configured, IP must also be configured.
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If LLC2 is configured, BRIDGE must also be configured.
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If NVSP is configured, LLC2 and BRIDGE must also be configured.
LAN Card
To configure a MAC address for the LAN card, press
[B]
at the Port Configuration
Menu. When prompted for an
Interface Number
, press
[Enter]
, accepting the default
(and only valid value) of
0
.
Table 5-1 RLP Parameters
Parameter
Valid Values
Default Value
Protocol "n"
None, X.25, Frame Relay, Async,
SDLC, BSC-I, BSC-B, IP, SNMP, RIP,
LLC2, I PX, NVSP, BRIDGE
next in list not already
configured, among the
ones that will fit
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