1. DL manuals
  2. Cabletron Systems
  3. Wireless Router
  4. SmartSwitch 9000
  5. User Manual

Cabletron Systems SmartSwitch 9000 User Manual

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

Summary of SmartSwitch 9000

  • Page 1

    903number smartswitch 9000 9t122-08 token ring 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...

  • Page 6

    Iv notice.

  • Page 7: Contents

    V contents chapter 1 introduction features........................................................................................................................... 1-1 related manuals............................................................................................................ 1-4 ge...

  • Page 8

    Contents vi appendix a tpim specifications tpim-t1 ............................................................................................................................. 1 tpim-t2 and tpim-t4 .................................................................................................... ...

  • Page 9: Chapter 1

    1-1 chapter 1 introduction the 9t122-08 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...

  • Page 10

    Introduction 1-2 management information base (mib) support the 9t122-08 module 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 ring security ring security prevents unauthorized stations...

  • Page 11

    1-3 introduction figure 1-1. The 9t122-08 microlan switch extension module 16 mb 4 1 16 mb 4 1 t o k e n r i n g 1 ring out ring in t o k e n r i n g 2 ring out ring in tr1 tr2 smb cpu fnb 9t122-08 token ring.

  • Page 12: Related Manuals

    Introduction 1-4 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 operations guide smartswitch 9000 9c300-1 environmental module user’s guide smartswitch 9000 9c214-1...

  • 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 the smartswitch 9000 module 2-2 3. Ensure proper mating between the connectors on the rear of the module and on the inside of the 9t122-08. 4. Tighten the mounting screw. Figure 2-1. Installing a tpim 1.

  • Page 15: User Accessible Components

    2-3 installing the smartswitch 9000 module user accessible components figure 2-2 shows the various components that are accessible to the user. These consist of an eight position dip switch (explained in the next section), replaceable proms and sockets for ram. These will be used for future upgrades....

  • Page 16

    Installing the smartswitch 9000 module 2-4 setting the module card dip switch an eight-switch dip switch is located on the module card as shown in figure 2-2 and in figure 2-3. The function of the switches are listed in table 2-1. Figure 2-3. Location of module dip switch 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8.

  • Page 17

    2-5 installing the smartswitch 9000 module see the cautions at the end of this table. 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 reset you can use t...

  • Page 18: Ring Speed

    Installing the smartswitch 9000 module 2-6 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 ...

  • Page 19

    2-7 installing the smartswitch 9000 module figure 2-4. 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 20: The Reset Switch

    Installing the smartswitch 9000 module 2-8 the reset switch the reset switch is located on the front panel, under the top plastic tab, as shown in figure 2-5. It serves two functions: • pressing the reset switch twice within three seconds causes the processor (i960) to reset. • pressing and holding ...

  • Page 21: Chapter 3

    3-1 chapter 3 operation the 9t122-08 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 9t122-08 module ...

  • Page 22

    Operation 3-2 figure 3-2. 9t122-08 bridging diagram transparent bridging (provided between all three interfaces) transparent bridging is accomplished by building a source address table (sat) from source mac/physical addresses and using the sat to make forwarding decisions. The 9t122-08 prevents unne...

  • Page 23

    3-3 operation source route bridging (provided only between front panel rings) source route bridging operates by transmitting frames over a designated route. Unlike transparent bridging, all devices in a source route bridged (srb) network “know” the locations of other stations within the network. Usi...

  • Page 24: Flexible Network Bus (Fnb)

    Operation 3-4 spanning tree algorithm the 9t122-08 promotes maximum network use in multiple bridge environments. A bridge learns the bridge topology of its network from bridge protocol data that it receives from other bridges within the network. The bridges then apply the spanning tree algorithm (st...

  • Page 25: System Diagnostic Controller

    3-5 operation smb-10 bus the smb-10 is a 10mbs management bus located within the smartswitch 9000 which 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 26: I960 Core

    Operation 3-6 i960 core the i960 core in the fnb module serves two major functions: it provides the packet forwarding logic and performs all network management services. Fnb modules can be configured to run as layer 2 bridges, layer 3 routers or as securefast packet switches. It is possible to run t...

  • 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...

  • Page 28

    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 functions of the fnb receive led are listed in table 4-2. The functions of the fnb transmit led are listed in table 4-3. Table 4-1. System status leds (smb and cpu) led...

  • Page 29

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

  • Page 30

    Lanview leds 4-4 the functions of the link led 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. (3lb) shipping: 1.81 kg. (4lb) electrical cpu: i960 shared dram memory: 4mb (expandable to 12 mb) local dram memory: 12mb flash: 2mb (expandable to 14 mb) token ring in...

  • 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 an tpim on page 2-1. Tpims provide ri/ro connections that let you e...

  • Page 34

    Tpim specifications a-2 table a-1. Tpim-t1 pinouts ring in ring out pin number represents pin number represents 1 transmit+ 1 receive+ 2 ground 2 ground 3 +5v at 250 ma 3 +5v at 250 ma 4 ground 4 ground 5 receive- 5 transmit- 6 transmit- 6 receive- 7 ground 7 ground 8 ground 8 ground 9 receive+ 9 tr...

  • Page 35: Tpim-T2 And Tpim-T4

    A-3 tpim-t2 and tpim-t4 tpim-t2 and tpim-t4 the tpim-t2 has an rj-45 connector supporting an unshielded twisted pair (utp) connection. The tpim-t4 has an rj-45 connector supporting a shielded twisted pair (stp) connection. The pinouts for both are listed in table a-2. Figure a-2. Tpim-t2 and tpim-t4...

  • Page 36: Tpim-F2

    Tpim specifications a-4 tpim-f2 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. Figure a-3. Tpim-f2 and tpim-f3 transmitter power parameters are listed in table a-4. The link distance is up to 2 kilome...

  • Page 37: Tpim-F3

    A-5 tpim-f3 tpim-f3 the tpim-f3, as shown in figure a-3, provides a single-mode fiber connection using an st type connector. The specifications are listed in table a-5. The link distance is up to 40 kilometers (max) and 25 kilometers (typical) on single mode fiber-optic cable as specified by ansi sm...

  • Page 38

    Tpim specifications a-6.