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Cabletron Systems SmartSwitch 9000 User Manual

Manual is about: switching module with twenty-six 100 Mbps Ethernet ports

Summary of SmartSwitch 9000

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    Smartswitch 9000 9g421-02/9g429-02 gigabit ethernet interface module user’s guide 9032344-02.

  • Page 3: Notice

    I notice notice cabletron systems reserves the right to make changes in speciÞcations 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, Þrmware, or softwa...

  • 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: Safety Information

    Iii notice safety information class 1 laser transceivers the 9g429-02 is a class 1 laser product the 9g429-02 uses a class 1 laser transceiver. Read the following safety information before installing or operating these adapters. The class 1 laser transceivers use an optical feedback loop to maintain...

  • Page 6: Declaration of Conformity

    Notice iv declaration of conformity addendum application of council directive(s): 89/336/eec 73/23/eec manufacturerÕs name: cabletron systems, inc. ManufacturerÕs address: 35 industrial way po box 5005 rochester, nh 03867 european representative name: mr. J. Solari european representative address: c...

  • Page 7: Contents

    V contents contents chapter 1 introduction features........................................................................................................................... 1-3 related manuals.............................................................................................................

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    Contents vi chapter 4 lanview leds appendix a specifications technical speciÞcations ...............................................................................................A-1 cpu ...................................................................................................................

  • Page 9: Chapter 1

    1-1 chapter 1 introduction the 9g421-02/9g429-02 (figure 1-1) is a gigabit ethernet interface module, occupying a single slot in the smartswitch 9000 chassis. Gigabit ethernet networks are connected to the 9g421-02/9g429-02 through front panel ports. These ports interface with the switch through gig...

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    Introduction 1-2 figure 1-1. The 9g421-02/9g429-02 module e n e t 1 e n e t 2 smb cpu inb.

  • Page 11: Features

    1-3 introduction features processor the 9g421-02/9g429-02 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 9g...

  • Page 12: Related Manuals

    Introduction 1-4 management information base (mib) support the 9g421-02/9g429-02 provides mib support including ¥ rmon (rfc 1271) ¥ ietf mib ii (rfc 1213) ¥ ietf bridge mib (rfc 1493) and a host of other cabletron enterprise mibs. Lanview leds the 9g421-02/9g429-02 uses lanview ¨ , the cabletron sys...

  • Page 13: Getting Help

    1-5 introduction getting help for additional support related to this device or document, contact cabletron systems using one of the following methods: before calling cabletron systems, have the following information ready: ¥ your cabletron systems service contract number ¥ a description of the failu...

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    Introduction 1-6.

  • Page 15: Chapter 2

    2-1 chapter 2 installation this chapter describes the physical layout of the 9g421-02/9g429-02 module and explains preparation and installation procedures for use in a smartswitch 9000 chassis. The 9g421-02/9g429-02 occupies a single slot in the smartswitch 9000 chassis. Install the 9g421-02/9g429-0...

  • Page 16: Physical Layout

    Installation 2-2 physical layout the 9g421-02/9g429-02 has two major circuit boards on which components are attached (see figure 2-1). The base-level circuit board is known as the motherboard and the second-level circuit board is known as the daughterboard. The removable daughterboard attaches to th...

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    2-3 installation user accessible daughterboard components the user accessible components are located on the underside of the daughterboard. These components include an eight-position dip switch, a replaceable smb-1 prom, a replaceable boot prom, and sockets for dram and flash memory. You can access ...

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    Installation 2-4 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 enter new passwords. 7 clear nvram ...

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    2-5 installation removing the daughterboard from the motherboard perform the following steps to remove the daughterboard: 1. Place the module (component side up) on a non-conductive, ßat surface with the front (faceplate) to the left. The daughterboard abuts the backplane connectors (see figure 2-1)...

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    Installation 2-6 3. Use a phillips screwdriver to remove the screws and set the screws aside. 4. Carefully grasp the daughterboard and lift up. 5. Turn the daughterboard over to reveal the user-accessible components illustrated in figure 2-4. Figure 2-4. User-accessible components on underside of 9g...

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    2-7 installation daughterboard components smb-1 prom the 9g421-02/9g429-02 is shipped with an smb-1 firmware prom located on the underside of the daughterboard as shown in figure 2-4. To upgrade the smb-1 prom, refer to the smb-1 prom upgrade kit instructions. Boot prom the 9g421-02/9g429-02 is ship...

  • Page 22: Chassis

    Installation 2-8 installing the module into the smartswitch 9000 chassis to install the 9g421-02/9g429-02 module into the smartswitch 9000 chassis, follow these steps: 1. Remove the blank panel covering the slot in which you will install the module. If you are only installing one module, make sure t...

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    2-9 installation figure 2-5. Installing the 9g421-02/9g429-02 module 7 fln k 8 fln k fln k 10 fln k ins 11 fln k ins 12 rx tx rx tx rx circuit card card guides 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 ...

  • Page 24: The Reset Switch

    Installation 2-10 the reset switch the reset switch is located under the top plastic tab, as shown in figure 2-6. Use the reset switch to reset the moduleÕs processor, shutdown (power down) the module, and/or restart the module. ¥ to reset the moduleÕs i960 processor, press the reset switch twice wi...

  • Page 25: Chapter 3

    3-1 chapter 3 operation the 9g421-02/9g429-02 module is a two-port gigabit ethernet device. Two front panel gigabit Þber optic ports provide connectivity through sc connectors. As shown in figure 3-1, gigabit network interface blocks (gnibs) convert data packets received from the gigabit optics port...

  • Page 26: System Management Buses

    Operation 3-2 system management buses there are two management channels within the smartswitch 9000 system: the smb-1 and the smb-10. These buses provide side-band management and inter- module management communication. Smb-1 bus the smb-1 is a 1 mbps management bus located within the smartswitch 900...

  • Page 27: Dc/dc Converter

    3-3 operation dc/dc converter the dc/dc converter converts the 48 vdc on the system power bus to the necessary operating voltages for its host network services module. The diagnostic controller monitors and controls the operation of the dc/dc converter. Inb interface each module attaches to both inb...

  • Page 28: I960 Core

    Operation 3-4 i960 core the i960 core supports a high-speed, software-based look-up function involved in performing Þltering/forwarding decisions on incoming data frames. In addition, the i960 core provides the snmp protocol stacks, to support industry standard mibs, as well as cabletron enterprise ...

  • Page 29: 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. Figure 4-1 shows the 9g421-02/9g429-02 module lanview leds. Figure 4-1. The lanview leds port transmit e n e t 1 e n e t 2 smb cpu inb system status inb transmit in...

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    Lanview leds 4-2 table 4-1 lists the states of the two system status leds (system management bus (smb) and central processing unit (cpu). Table 4-2 lists the states of the inb receive led. Table 4-3 lists the states of the inb transmit led. Table 4-1. System status (smb and cpu) leds led color state...

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    4-3 lanview leds table 4-4 lists the states of the port receive led. Table 4-5 lists the states of the port transmit led. Table 4-4. Port receive led led color state green link, no activity, port enabled green (blinking) link, port disabled yellow (flashing) link, activity, port enabled red fault - ...

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    Lanview leds 4-4.

  • Page 33: Appendix A

    A-1 appendix a specifications technical specifications cpu intel i960 risc based microprocessor memory 4 mb flash memory (expandable to 16 mb) 2 mb packet ram 16 mb dram (expandable to 48 mb) network interfaces 9g421-02: mmf sc connectors 9g429-02: smf or mmf cable to sc connectors.

  • Page 34: Regulatory Compliance

    Specifications a-2 regulatory compliance this equipment meets the safety requirements of: ¥ ul 1950 ¥ csa c22.2 no. 950 ¥ en 60950 ¥ iec 950 emi requirements of: ¥ fcc part 15 class a ¥ en 55022 class a ¥ vcci class i emc requirements of: ¥ en 50082-1 ¥ iec 801-2 esd ¥ iec 801-3 radiated susceptibil...

  • Page 35: Physical

    A-3 physical physical dimensions 35.0 d x 44.0 h x 3.0 w centimeters (13.8 d x 17.4 h x 1.2 w inches) weight unit: 1.36 kg (3 lb.) shipping: 1.82 kg (4 lb.) environment operating temperature: 5¡ to 41¡ c (41¡to 104¡ f) storage temperature: -30¡ to 73¡ c (-22¡to 164¡ f) operating humidity: 5% to 90% ...

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    Specifications a-4.