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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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    9032051-01 smartswitch 9000 9t125-08 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...

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    Iii notice declaration of conformity addendum 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: ...

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    Notice iv.

  • Page 7: Contents

    V chapter 1 introduction features........................................................................................................................... 1-1 related manuals............................................................................................................ 1-3 getting hel...

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    Contents vi chapter 5 specifications safety............................................................................................................................... 5-1 service ........................................................................................................................

  • Page 9: Chapter 1

    1-1 chapter 1 introduction the 9t125-08 microlan™ switch extension module, shown in figure 1-1, is a three port token ring switch module. This module supports two separate token rings with four lobe connections each, and an interface to the fnb backplane. Each front panel token ring also supports ri...

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    Introduction 1-2 figure 1-1. The 9t125-08 microlan switch extension module 16 mb 4 1 16 mb 4 1 t o k e n r i n g 1 1 2 3 4 ring out ring in t o k e n r i n g 2 1 2 3 4 ring out ring in tr1 tr2 smb cpu fnb token ring 9t125-08.

  • Page 11: Related Manuals

    1-3 introduction management information base (mib) support the 9t125-08 provides mib support including: • ietf mib ii (rfc 1213) • ietf bridge mibs (rfc 1493 and 1525) • ieee 802.5 token ring mib (rfc 1231) • cabletron enterprise mibs • rmon ring security this feature prevents unauthorized stations ...

  • Page 12: Getting Help

    Introduction 1-4 getting help for additional support related to this device or document, contact the cabletron systems global call center: before calling the cabletron systems global call center, have the following information ready: • your cabletron systems service contract number • a description o...

  • Page 13: Chapter 2

    2-1 chapter 2 installing the smartswitch 9000 module this module uses tpims for the front panel ri/ro connections. They are not shipped with the module and must be purchased separately. There are configuration switches on some of the tpims. They are described in the instruction card shipped with the...

  • Page 14: Installing A Tpim

    Installing the smartswitch 9000 module 2-2 installing a tpim the 9t125-08 microlan extension module is shipped without tpims. To install a tpim, follow the procedure below: 1. Remove the faceplate from the ri/ro port on the 9t125-08 or, if replacing a tpim, loosen the mounting screw and pull the tpi...

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    2-3 installing the smartswitch 9000 module figure 2-2. User accessible components smb-1 prom i960 processor 8-position dip switch management packet simm flash simm local dram simm 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8.

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    Installing the smartswitch 9000 module 2-4 setting the module card dip switch an eight position dip switch is located on the module card as shown in figure 2-2. The functions of this switch are listed in table 2-1. See the cautions at the end of this table. Table 2-1. Function of dip switch switch f...

  • Page 17: Ring Speed

    2-5 installing the smartswitch 9000 module ring speed the module defaults to a 16mbps ring speed on all rings. This may be changed though local management. Installing the module into the smartswitch 9000 chassis the smartswitch 9000 microlan module may be installed into any of the 14 slots that are ...

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    Installing the smartswitch 9000 module 2-6 figure 2-3. Installing the microlan 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...

  • Page 19: The Reset Switch

    2-7 installing the smartswitch 9000 module the reset switch the reset switch is located on the front panel, under the top plastic tab as shown in figure 2-4. It serves two functions: • pressing the reset switch twice within three seconds causes the processor (i960) to reset. • pressing and holding t...

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    Installing the smartswitch 9000 module 2-8.

  • Page 21: Chapter 3

    3-1 chapter 3 operation the 9t125-08 microlan module provides connectivity between the front panel token ring(s) and the fddi rings on the backplane (fnb-1 or fnb-2). Smartswitch 9000 modules connect to either the internal network bus (inb) or the flexible network bus (fnb) bus. The 9t125-08 module ...

  • Page 22: Bridging

    Operation 3-2 bridging the 9t125-08 is configured for sr-tb bridging. As shown in figure 3-2, the module will pass sr (source routing) frames between the rings and provides translation to transparent frames over the fnb to ethernet and fddi modules. For information on configuring the bridging functi...

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    3-3 operation the second filtering process, the cabletron systems special filtering database, provides an additional step in the filter/forward decision. Through remote management, you can define up to 10 additional filtering parameters for incoming network traffic. These parameters include (but are...

  • Page 24: Flexible Network Bus (Fnb)

    Operation 3-4 sr-tb bridging sr-tb bridging is only between the front panel token ring and the backplane fnb. Source routing (sr) packets from the front panel token ring must be converted to transparent bridging (tb) type packets before it is sent over the fnb. The rif is stripped off the packet and...

  • Page 25: System Management Buses

    3-5 operation system management buses there are two management channels within the smartswitch 9000 system: the smb-1 and the smb-10. These buses provide out-of-band management and inter- module management communication. Smb-1 bus the smb-1 is a 1mbs management bus located within the smartswitch 900...

  • Page 26: Dc/dc Converter

    Operation 3-6 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 controls the operation of the dc/dc converter. Fnb interface smartswitch 9000 modules are designed with on...

  • Page 27: Chapter 4

    4-1 chapter 4 lanview leds the front panel lanview leds, shown in figure 4-1, indicate the status of the module and may be used as an aid in troubleshooting. Just the status leds for token ring 1 are shown. Token ring 2 leds have the same functionality. Figure 4-1. Lanview leds 16 mb 4 1 16 mb 4 1 r...

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    Lanview leds 4-2 the functions of the two system status leds, system management bus (smb) and the cpu, are listed in table 4-1. The function of the fnb receive led is listed in table 4-2. The function of the fnb transmit led is listed in table 4-3. Table 4-1. System status leds (smb and cpu) led col...

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    4-3 lanview leds the function of the token ring mac receive leds is listed in table 4-4. The function of the token ring mac transmit leds is listed in table 4-5. The function of the token ring speed leds is listed in table 4-6. Table 4-4. Token ring receive leds led color state red no link, port dis...

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    Lanview leds 4-4 the functions of the link leds are listed in table 4-7. Table 4-7. Port link leds led color state red no link, port disabled red (flashing) link, port disabled or speed fault green link, port enabled off no link, port enabled.

  • Page 31: Chapter 5

    5-1 chapter 5 specifications safety 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 susceptibility iec 80...

  • Page 32: Physical

    Specifications 5-2 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: 1.81 kg. (4 lb.) electrical cpu: i960 shared dram memory: 12mb (expandable to 32 mb) local dram memory: 16mb (expandable to 32 mb) flash: 4mb (expandabl...

  • Page 33: Appendix A

    A-1 appendix a tpim specifications this smartswitch 9000 module uses token ring port interface modules (tpim) to provide front panel ring in/ring out (ri/ro) connections. The tpims are user-installable. See section titled installing a tpim on page 2-2. Tpims provide ri/ro connections that let you ex...

  • Page 34: Tpim-T2 And Tpim-T4

    Tpim specifications a-2 table a-1. Tpim-t1 pinouts tpim-t2 and tpim-t4 the tpim-t2 has an rj45 connector supporting an unshielded twisted pair (utp) connection. The tpim-t4 has an rj45 connector supporting a shielded twisted pair (stp) connection. Both are shown in figure a-2 and the pinouts for bot...

  • Page 35: Tpim-F2 And Tpim-F3

    A-3 tpim-f2 and tpim-f3 table a-2. Tpim-t2 and tpim-t4 pinouts tpim-f2 and tpim-f3 the tpim-f2 as shown in figure a-3, provides a multimode fiber connection using an st-type connector. The specifications are listed in table a-3. The tpim-f3 provides a single-mode fiber connection using an st-type co...

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    Tpim specifications a-4 table a-3. Tpim-f2 specifications transmitter power parameters for the tpim-f2 are listed in table a-4. Table a-4. Tpim-f2 transmitter power parameters the link distance for the tpim-f2 is up to 2 kilometers on the multimode fiber-optic cable as specified by ansi mmf-pmd. Tab...