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Nortel Networks 207344-B User's Manual

1. L VC 3L VC y UTP 10 100 connections to users 9465EA Figure 1 1 EtherSpeedII Switch Modules in a Network Center Note You can use Category 3 UTP cable only for fixed 10 Mb s port operation not for 100 Mb s or 10 100 autonegotiating port operation Features of the Switch Modules The Centillion EtherSpeedII 10 100BASE T 20 Port Switch Module and the Centillion EtherSpeedII 1OOBASE FX 16 Port Switch Module offer the following features e Wire speed port to port packet transfer e Single slot design to fit into the Centillion 50 100 chassis e Autonegotiation of Ethernet 10 100 Mb s speed EtherSpeedII 10 100BASE T switch module only e Layer 2 MAC address based switching e Local frame switching module to module switching backplane switching and riser switching e 200 MHz RISC processor 1 2 207344 B Overview of the EtherSpeedII Switch Modules 20 RJ 45 UTP network interface connectors EtherSpeedII 10 100BASE T switch module only 16 MT RJ fiber connectors EtherSpeedII 100BASE FX switch module only Front panel LEDs to indicate port status Port based virtual LANs VLANs Protocol based VLANs Protocol sensitive VLANs classify packets based on protocol types Most customers have multiple protocols per LAN segment so a switch port needs to support multiple VLANs based on different protocol types This feature allows you to separate data bas
2. Bridge After 10 Mb s 100 Mb s Centillion 100 Chassis ATM MDA MCP module EtherSpeedl modules Segment Segment 100 Mb s 10 Mb s LILI CI agga a em Oa Os Os aa e OS e 10 Mb s 100 Mb s 10 or 100 Mb s clients clients clients Servers 9468EB Figure 2 3 Replacing a Bridge 207344 B 2 5 Using the Centillion EtherSpeedII Switch Modules Desktop Switch with ATM Uplinks In the example shown in Figure 2 4 the EtherSpeedII 10 100BASE T switch module provides 20 RJ 45 switched Ethernet 10 100 Mb s ports to connect to desktops with redundant high speed ATM OC 3c and OC 12c ports to connect to an ATM backbone This network configuration can support small to large wiring closets Figure 2 4 also illustrates a sample network providing ATM uplinks to a Centillion 50 100 chassis Servers are connected to the network through the Centillion 50 100 chassis and network stations are connected to the 10 100BASE T ports on the EtherSpeedII 10 100BASE T switch modules The chassis are dual homed with ATM OC 3c and OC 12c uplinks to the Centillion 50 100 chassis and the Model 5000 S005BH chassis These chassis can be interconnected with multiple ATM links Data Center ATM Router Centillion 100 Chassis En E o z Eoo E lt with EtherSp
3. ee 6466 Figure 3 4 Inserting the Module Until It Engages the Backplane 3 4 207344 B Installing the EtherSpeedII Switch Modules 5 To seat the module onto the backplane push the inserter extractor levers inward toward the module Figure 3 5 TY a RDZ 6537FA Figure 3 5 Seating the Module When the front panel of the module is flush with the front of the chassis the module backplane connectors are properly seated 6 Use the flat tip screwdriver to tighten the captive retaining screw at each end of the module front panel Note The captive retaining screws on the module must be tightened to at least 2 inch pounds but no more than 4 inch pounds of torque Finger tightening is also adequate Do not overtighten 207344 B 3 5 Using the Centillion EtherSpeedII Switch Modules Checking LEDs on the Switch Modules If an EtherSpeedII 10 100BASE T switch module is installed correctly upon power up all of the LEDs on the front panel light in a sequential pattern As you connect devices to the switch module s ports watch the LEDs on the front panel Figure 3 6 An established link displays the following LED color sequence e The LINK LED lights green for each port showing link status e The 10 100 LEDs lights green when you have a 100 Mb s Ethernet connection and is off no light when you have a 10 Mb s connection e T
4. 2 10 207344 B Planning a Network with EtherSpeedII Switch Modules Predefined SpeedView Configurations Speed View offers several predefined configurations You may choose one of these without configuring individual ports Predefined configurations are available for the following applications e All transparent switching with no IEEE 802 1d Spanning Tree support e All transparent switching with IEEE 802 1d Spanning Tree support You must enter additional configuration information if you are using any of the following features e ATM e VLANs e Filtering e Combinations of bridging modes and Spanning Tree Protocol not offered as defaults Instructions for using these features are available in Using SpeedView 4 2 for Windows and Release Notes for the Centillion Platform Release 4 1 2 207344 B Chapter 3 Installing the EtherSpeedII Switch Modules This chapter explains how to install and connect the EtherSpeedII 10 100BASE T switch module or the EtherSpeedII 100BASE FX switch module and includes the following information and procedures e Preparing for installation this page e Installing a switch module page 3 2 e Checking LEDs to verify the installation page 3 6 e Connecting cables to Model ports page 3 8 e Removing a switch module page 3 8 Preparing for Installation Before you install the EtherSpeedII 10 100BASE T switch module or the EtherSpeedII 1OOBASE FX switch module make sure that the
5. om OR ol 100 Mb s 100 Mb s MLT connection 9472EA Figure 2 7 MultiLink Trunking Example 207344 B 2 9 Using the Centillion EtherSpeedII Switch Modules Default Port Configuration The EtherSpeedII 10 100BASE T switch module is shipped preconfigured with the factory default settings listed in Table 2 1 Table 2 1 Factory Default Settings for the 10 100BASE T Switch Module Parameter Factory Default Configurable Options Switching mode Spanning Tree Protocol Port state Filters Port speed Connection Mode Spanning tree group Priority Path cost Transparent None Enable Disable none Auto Auto 2 128 10 Transparent None IEEE Enable Disable Enable Disable Auto 10 100 Auto HDX FDX 2 32 0 255 1 65535 The EtherSpeedII 1OOBASE FX switch module is shipped preconfigured with the settings listed in Table 2 2 Table 2 2 Factory Default Settings for the 100BASE FX Switch Module Parameter Factory Default Configurable Options Switching mode Spanning Tree Protocol Port state Filters Spanning tree group Full half duplex setting Priority Path cost Transparent None Enable Disable none 2 FDX 128 10 Transparent None IEEE Enable Disable Enable Disable 2 32 HDX FDX 0 255 1 65535
6. Switch Module and the Centillion EtherSpeedII 1OOBASE FX 16 Port Switch Module and includes information about the following topics e Overview of the switch modules this page e Features of the switch modules page 1 2 e Physical description of the switch modules page 1 4 e Switch configuration and management page 1 7 Overview of the Switch Modules The EtherSpeedII 10 100BASE T 20 Port Switch Module provides 20 RJ 45 10 100 megabit per second Mb s autonegotiation ports that support servers routers or dedicated connections to users Figure 1 1 These switch modules can also support multiple users through a shared media hub connection to a port The EtherSpeedII 10OBASE FX 16 Port Switch Module provides 16 MT RJ 100 Mb s fiber ports for connections that support connections to other 1OOBASE FX devices for example switches servers and routers Each switch module is installed in a single slot of a Centillion 50 100 chassis You can use Speed View network management software to configure and manage the modules 207344 B Using the Centillion EtherSpeedII Switch Modules Router Centillion 100 ATM MDA MCP chassis moduls 100 Mb s BayStack Ethernet hub CUON A o kba ko E EtherSpeedll eee z modules et eles
7. You can use Category 3 UTP cable only for 10 Mb s port operation not for 100 Mb s or 10 100 Mb s autonegotiating port operation where the negotiated rate may be 100 Mb s Maximum Length 100 meters cable plant and patch cables inclusive Connector Types Shielded RJ 45 connectors EtherSpeedII 100BASE FX switch module e MT RJ to SC Nortel Networks Part No AA0018032 e MT RJ to ST Nortel Networks Part No AA0018033 e MT RJ to MT RJ Nortel Networks Part No AA0018034 See the disclaimer on page ii of this manual 207344 B Appendix B Cables and Connectors This appendix provides general information about 1OBASE T and 10OBASE TX cabling and connections UTP Cable Length Limitations All 1OBASE T 100BASE T ports on EtherSpeedII switch modules support the maximum lengths for twisted pair cable that are specified in the IEEE 802 3 10BASE T 100BASE TX Ethernet specification This specification defines the maximum segment length in terms of the performance characteristics of the cable media which can vary according to cable type In most networks cable runs are less than 100 meters m to ensure that data is not distorted or lost For UTP links of 24 AWG cable between a network interface transceiver or 10OBASE T 100BASE TX network interface card and a hub or between hubs these performance specifications are normally met by a cable run of 100 m 330 ft or less including any patch cables and cross connect
8. Centillion 50 100 chassis is assembled and ready to accept modules For more information refer to Installation and Reference for the Centillion 50 and 100 Chassis You need the following tools and materials for installation e Medium flat tip screwdriver for the captive retaining screws e Grounded antistatic mat and wrist strap 207344 B 3 1 Using the Centillion EtherSpeedII Switch Modules Safety Always follow static electricity and other safety guidelines when handling EtherSpeedII switch modules Caution Centillion equipment uses electronic components that are sensitive to static electricity Static discharge from your clothing or other fixtures around you can cause damage Take all possible precautions to prevent static discharge damage when working with printed circuit boards Place each module on a grounded antistatic mat until you are ready to install the module If you do not have an antistatic mat wear a wrist strap or discharge leash to free yourself of static before touching any of the modules or free yourself of static by touching the metal chassis before handling the module Installing a Switch Module You can insert or remove a 10 100BASE T switch module or a 1OOBASE FX switch module from a chassis while the power is on without interrupting service in the other modules This ability is referred to as hot swapping Note EtherSpeedII switch modules can be hot swapped in and out of a chas
9. Figure 2 6 Desktop Switch and Frame to Cell Converter 0 0 0 eeeeeeeeeeeeceeeeeeeeteeeees 2 8 Figure 2 7 Multilink Trunking Example nescscrssnusi ni eesnaeents 2 9 Foure s i Removing the Filler Panel wii cissoniuudiseivstacnianmcrontieauntiassetiesitiunnniaianas 3 3 Figure 3 2 Inserter Extractor Levers Ready for Installation esseere 3 3 Foues Slat Module Gudes sarunai dnteoNaaNiaaedie 3 4 Figure 3 4 Inserting the Module Until It Engages the Backplane 3 4 Figwe 2 5 Seating the Module sescsctaccrsantcsinannscnatmunnadantomeeteantssanncitersinmncacauancaseaenaniiee 3 5 Figure 3 6 LED Display for the 10 100BASE T switch module cseeseeees 3 6 Figure 3 7 LED Display for the EtherSpeedII 100BASE FX Switch Module 3 7 Figure 3 8 Disengaging the Module sssnsnsrmisna a 3 9 Figure 3 9 Removing the Module from the Centillion 50 100 Chassis 0 3 10 Figure B 1 MDI X Internal Crossover RJ 45 Example c ccccceseeeeeeeeeeeeneeeees B 2 Figure B 2 MDI X to MDI X External Crossover RJ 45 Example s s s B 3 Powe Ba MERI CNN CIN actus ensrintnisadinedsicecunnasicanarassinsepliiniasdaxacnsdessaiiisieraamiiusnys B 4 Figure B 4 10BASE T 100BASE TX Ethernet UTP Crossover Cable 008 B 5 Figure B 5 Fast Ethernet Type 1 Balun Media Adapter 00 eececeeeeessseeeeeeenteeeeeeaee B 7 Figure C 1 LED Display for the EtherSpeedII 10 100BASE T Switch Module C 1 Figure C 2 MT RJ L
10. MDAs H 18 foam Coco A me ee ee l EtherSpeedil H Se ee eee 00 Mb s modules l t Et in ole L i i i gogg 5E UTP 10 100 connections to users Centillion 50 Chassis Redundant load balanced risers to closets BayStack 450 FX UTP 10 100 connections to users Network Center Workgroup servers A B rac ears 10 100 Mb s Centillion 100 Centillion 100 Chassis Chassis Redundant network center VLAN D switches Enterprise servers 9466EB Figure 2 1 Network Example 207344 B 2 3 Using the Centillion EtherSpeedII Switch Modules Giving a Server a Dedicated Port Moving a server from a 10 Mb s shared media connection to a dedicated port on the EtherSpeedII 10 100BASE T switch module or the EtherSpeedII 100BASE FX switch module improves server response time and increases throughput capacity For even higher performance upgrade the server to 100 Mb s and the switch modules can autonegotiate for 100 Mb s In Figure 2 2 the Before example shows clients and servers sharing the same network segment The After example shows the same clients assigned to different segments through a shared hub either 10 100 Mb s or directly c
11. Vibration Shock Bump Electromagnetic Emissions Electromagnetic Susceptibility Electrostatic Discharge ESD Radiated Electromagnetic Field Electrical Fast Transient Burst Electrical Surge Safety Agency Approvals 8 MB 16 MB 8 192 entries 52 W max 194 5 BTU hr max L 10 5 in x W 12 25 in x H 1 0 in L 26 7 cm x W 31 7 cm x H 2 5 cm Module alone 2 5 lbs 1 1 kg 5 to 40 C ambient 25 to 70 C ambient 85 maximum relative humidity noncondensing 95 maximum relative humidity noncondensing 10 000 ft 3 000 m max ISO 4180 s NSTA 1A IEC 68 2 6 34 IEC 68 2 27 29 Meets requirements of FCC Part 15 Subpart B Class A EN 55 022 CISPR 22 1985 Class A VCCI Class 1 ITE EC 801 2 Level 2 EC 801 2 Level 2 EC 801 4 Level 2 IEC 801 5 Levels 1 and 2 Complies with EN 50082 1 European CE mark requirements International Electrical Code of 950 IEC 950 Underwriters Laboratories UL 1950 Canadian Standards Association C22 2 No 950 or Bi national Standard UL1950 and C22 2 No 950 equivalent to UL and cUL European Union EN60950 Norma Oficial Mexicana NOM 19 SCFI Meets UL 94 V1 PWB flammability requirements 207344 B Technical Specifications Mean Time Between Failure MTBF Cabling Specifications 177 000 hours EtherSpeedII 10 100BASE T switch module Types Category 3 or 5 unshielded twisted pair UTP or shielded twisted pair STP Note
12. modules For connector pin assignments and other information about cables see Appendix B Cables and Connectors Industry Protocols and Standards Interface Options Data Rates Autonegotiating Features Microprocessor ISO IEC 8802 3 ANSI IEEE 802 3 Fifth Edition 1996 07 29 Clause 4 Medium Access Control Clause 14 Twisted Pair Medium Attachment Unit MAU and Baseband Medium Type 10BASE T IEEE Std 802 3u 1995 Media Access Control MAC Parameters Physical Layer Medium Attachment Units and Repeater for 100 Mb s Operation Type 100BASE T Clauses 21 30 EtherSpeedII 10 100BASE T switch module RJ 45 copper twisted pair connectors 8 pin modular EtherSpeedII 100BASE FX switch module MT RJ fiber optic connectors EtherSpeedII 10 100BASE T switch module 10 100 Mb s switched Ethernet EtherSpeedII 100BASE FX switch module 100 Mb s switched Ethernet EtherSpeedII 10 100BASE T switch module 10 100 Mb s speed autonegotiation 64 bit MIPS 5000 series processor 200 MHz per module 207344 B A 1 Using the Centillion EtherSpeedII Switch Modules Memory Processing Dynamically Allocated Buffer Pool CAM Content Addressable Memory Electrical Specifications Power Consumption Thermal Rating Physical Specifications Dimensions Weight Environmental Specifications Operating Temperature Storage Temperature Operating Humidity Storage Humidity Operating Altitude Free Fall Drop
13. nearest Nortel Networks Technical Solutions Center 4 2 207344 B Troubleshooting Port Connection Problems Symptom The LED on a switch port is off If an LED does not light when traffic is present there may be a port connection problem To resolve the problem 1 Verify whether or not the port is enabled using Speed View or the CLI a From the Map window in SpeedView choose Switch and then choose Configure When the configuration information has been downloaded to the management station check the port state The port state should be either enabled or disabled b From the Map window choose Statistics When the statistics information has been downloaded to the management station check the port state If the port state is Down the port is receiving no link signal or is disabled c From a configuration terminal connected to the serial port on the switch access the CLI Use the show port command and specify the module number and port number for the suspected port When the port information is displayed verify that port_state is up and that the SPT state is forwarding 2 Verify that the cable is correctly connected at both ends of the link Disconnect and reseat the cable at the switch module port at the patch panel or punchdown block and at the device to which the link is attached Check the port LED for a change in status 207344 B 4 3 Using the Centillion EtherSpeedII Switch Modules 3 Ve
14. to the use or application of the product s or circuit layout s described herein USA Requirements Only Federal Communications Commission FCC Compliance Notice Radio Frequency Notice Note This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy If it is not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual it may cause harmful interference to radio communications Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case users will be required to take whatever measures may be necessary to correct the interference at their own expense European Requirements Only EN 55 022 Statement This is to certify that the Nortel Networks Centillion EtherSpeedII 10 100BASE T 20 Port switch module and the Centillion EtherSpeedII 10OBASE FX 16 Port switch module are shielded against the generation of radio interference in accordance with the application of Council Directive 89 336 EEC Article 4a Conformity is declared by the application of EN 55 022 Class A CISPR 22 Warning This is a Class A product In a domestic environment this product may cause radio interference in which case the user may b
15. without waiting 45 seconds after disabling 3 Using the medium flat tip screwdriver loosen the two captive retaining screws on the module until they pop free of the chassis 4 Rotate the left and right inserter extractor levers away from the center of the module to their protruding positions Figure 3 8 The module is disengaged from the backplane 6470 Figure 3 8 Disengaging the Module 207344 B 3 9 Using the Centillion EtherSpeedII Switch Modules 5 Slide the switch module out of the chassis Figure 3 9 Hold the front panel with one hand while you support the bottom of the switch module with the other hand 6471 Figure 3 9 Removing the Module from the Centillion 50 100 Chassis 6 Place the switch module on an antistatic mat until you are ready to put it back into the chassis 7 If you are not installing another switch module of the same model install a filler panel over the empty slot Installing the Replacement Switch Module To install the replacement switch module follow the procedure described in Installing a Switch Module on page 3 2 Reconfiguring the Replacement Switch Module The EtherSpeedII 10 100BASE T and the EtherSpeedII 1OOBASE FX switch modules keep the configuration of an identical replacement module If the replacement is not of the same model type you must reconfigure the module after it is replaced Follow t
16. B Management Information Base See MIB MCP functions 1 8 MCP master control processor 1 8 MDI connections 2 2 MDI X pin assignments B 5 mean time between failure A 3 media adapters B 7 MIB 1 8 MIB I MIB II support 1 8 microprocessor series A 1 MLT 2 9 modules installing 3 3 3 10 reconfiguring 3 10 removing 3 8 MPOA Multi Protocol Over ATM 1 3 MT RJ connectors B 4 MultiLink Trunking See MLT multimode fiber connections 2 2 optical specifications B 4 N network bandwidth increasing 2 5 network configuration examples 10 100BASE T 20 port switch module 2 2 100BASE FX 16 port switch module 2 2 dedicated port for server 2 4 frame to cell converter 2 8 MultiLink Trunking 2 9 network example 2 3 overview 1 2 replacing a bridge 2 5 segment switch 2 7 network devices connecting the 10 100BASE T 20 port switch module 2 2 connecting the 1OOBASE FX 16 port switch module 2 2 207344 B network interface cards configured as MDI connections 2 2 connecting to 3 8 network management features 1 7 network management software Optivity 1 8 SpeedView 1 7 O Optivity configuring with 1 8 P path cost parameters 10 100BASE T 20 port switch module 2 10 100BASE FX 16 port switch module 2 10 physical configuration 10 100BASE T 20 port switch module 2 1 100BASE FX 16 port switch module 2 2 physical description 10 100BASE T 20 port switch module 1 4 100BASE FX 16 port switch
17. EDs for the EtherSpeedII 100BASE FX Switch Module C 3 207344 B xi xii 207344 B Tables Table 2 1 Factory Default Settings for the 10 100BASE T Switch Module 2 10 Table 2 2 Factory Default Settings for the 1OOBASE FX Switch Module 2 10 Table B 1 Optical Specifications for Multimode Fiber Optic Cable cceee B 4 Table B 2 Specifications for Multimode Fiber Optic Transceivers s B 4 Table B 3 10BASE T 1 0OBASE TX MDI X Port Pin Assignments 0 0ee B 5 Table B 4 Pairs in an RJ 45 Crossover Cable cccccccsseccsssecsseeeesseeessseesenseeenens B 6 Table C 1 LEDs on the EtherSpeedII 10 100BASE T Switch Module C 2 Table C 2 LEDs on the EtherSpeedII 100BASE FX Switch Module 006 C 4 207344 B xiii Xiv 207344 B Preface This guide provides an overview of the Nortel Networks Centillion EtherSpeed II 10 100BASE T 20 Port Switch Module and the Centillion EtherSpeedII 100BASE FX 16 Port Switch Module and information about installing the switch modules Instructions to configure both EtherSpeedII switch modules is described in Using SpeedView 4 2 for Windows and Release Notes for the Centillion Platform Release 4 1 2 For more information about this topic see Related Publications on page xvi In this guide the Centillion EtherSpeedII 10 100BASE T 20 Port switch module and the Centillion EtherSpeedII 10
18. J LINK ERROR A m f m 9458FB Figure C 2 MT RJ LEDs for the EtherSpeedII 100BASE FX Switch Module 207344 B C 3 Using the Centillion EtherSpeedII Switch Modules Table C 2 describes the operating conditions that cause the LEDs to light on the switch module Table C 2 LEDs on the EtherSpeedII 100BASE FX Switch Module Label Color Status Meaning LINK port status Green Link present Yellow TX RX activity Off No link established ERROR Amber Line error This port speed LED illuminates amber for the following reasons Frame too long e CRC errors Alignment errors Transmit and receive collisions HDX mode C 4 207344 B Numbers 10 100BASE T 20 port switch module cable connections 3 8 cable length limitations B 1 factory default settings 2 10 features 1 2 filter parameters 2 10 installing 3 2 LAN performance 2 1 LEDs 1 6 C 2 network configuration examples 2 2 overview 1 1 path cost parameters 2 10 physical configuration 2 1 physical description 1 4 port description 1 10 port priority parameters 2 10 port speed parameters 2 10 port state parameters 2 10 removing 3 8 software requirements 4 2 spanning tree group parameters 2 10 STP parameters 2 10 switching mode parameters 2 10 technical specifications A 1 troubleshooting 4 1 100BASE FX 16 port switch module factory default settings 2 10 features 1 2 fiber optic cable specifications B 4 fiber opt
19. OBASE FX 16 Port switch module are also referred to as either EtherSpeedII switch modules or as switch modules Before You Begin This guide is intended for local area network administrators who are responsible for installing configuring or maintaining a network and have the following background e Familiarity with Ethernet network administration e Familiarity with the tools and procedures for installing and operating sensitive electronic equipment e Understanding of Nortel Networks network management concepts and terminology 207344 B XV Using the Centillion EtherSpeedII Switch Modules Related Publications For information about EtherSpeedII switch modules refer to the following related publications Using SpeedView 4 2 for Windows Part number 893 891 E Describes this application which is used for configuring the module Release Notes for the Centillion Platform Release 4 1 2 Part number 203315 C Describes updates to Speed View for the 4 0 software release Reference Guide for the Centillion Command Line Interface 4 2 Part number 893 00985 D Describes setup and configuration procedures for Centillion the command line interface Installation and Reference for the Centillion 50 and 100 Chassis Part number 893 894 C switches using Provides installation information for the Centillion 50 and Centillion 100 chassis Hard Copy Technical Manuals You can print selected technical manuals and r
20. Part No 207344 B February 2000 4401 Great America Parkway Santa Clara CA 95054 Using the Centillion EtherSpeedII Switch Modules NORTEL NETWORKS Copyright 2000 Nortel Networks All rights reserved February 2000 The information in this document is subject to change without notice The statements configurations technical data and recommendations in this document are believed to be accurate and reliable but are presented without express or implied warranty Users must take full responsibility for their applications of any products specified in this document The information in this document is proprietary to Nortel Networks NA Inc Trademarks NORTEL NETWORKS is a trademark of Nortel Networks Optivity is a registered trademark and ATMSpeed Centillion Centillion 50 Centillion 100 EtherSpeed Expanded View OmniView Optivity Network Management System SpeedView BayStack Network Atlas and Threshold Manager are trademarks of Nortel Networks Microsoft Windows and Windows NT are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation All other trademarks and registered trademarks are the property of their respective owners Statement of Conditions In the interest of improving internal design operational function and or reliability Nortel Networks NA Inc reserves the right to make changes to the products described in this document without notice Nortel Networks NA Inc does not assume any liability that may occur due
21. T AR TAE aie St ATE ASAT HAS Sik SP Rew Bee Canada Requirements Only Canadian Department of Communications Radio Interference Regulations These digital apparatuses Centillion EtherSpeedII 10 100BASE T 20 Port switch module and the Centillion EtherSpeedII 100BASE FX 16 Port switch module do not exceed the Class A limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus as set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications R glement sur le brouillage radio lectrique du minist re des Communications Cet appareil num rique Centillion EtherSpeedII 10 100BASE T 20 Port switch module and the Centillion EtherSpeedII 1OOBASE FX 16 Port switch module respecte les limites de bruits radio lectriques visant les appareils num riques de classe A prescrites dans le R glement sur le brouillage radio lectrique du minist re des Communications du Canada 207344 B iii Nortel Networks Software License Agreement NOTICE Please carefully read this license agreement before copying or using the accompanying software or installing the hardware unit with pre enabled software each of which is referred to as Software in this Agreement BY COPYING OR USING THE SOFTWARE YOU ACCEPT ALL OF THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THIS LICENSE AGREEMENT THE TERMS EXPRESSED IN THIS AGREEMENT ARE THE ONLY TERMS UNDER WHICH NORTEL NETWORKS WILL PERMIT YOU TO USE THE SOFTWARE If you do not accept these terms and condition
22. ation shall continue in effect Licensee may terminate this license at any time The license will automatically terminate if Licensee fails to comply with any of the terms and conditions of the license Upon termination for any reason Licensee will immediately destroy or return to Nortel Networks the Software user manuals and all copies Nortel Networks is not liable to Licensee for damages in any form solely by reason of the termination of this license 8 Export and Re export Licensee agrees not to export directly or indirectly the Software or related technical data or information without first obtaining any required export licenses or other governmental approvals Without limiting the foregoing Licensee on behalf of itself and its subsidiaries and affiliates agrees that it will not without first obtaining all export licenses and approvals required by the U S Government i export re export transfer or divert any such Software or technical data or any direct product thereof to any country to which such exports or re exports are restricted or embargoed under United States export control laws and regulations or to any national or resident of such restricted or embargoed countries or ii provide the Software or related technical data or information to any military end user or for any military end use including the design development or production of any chemical nuclear or biological weapons 9 General If any provision of this Agreem
23. b s with a client NIC upgrade Data Center Centillion 100 Chassis Centillion 100 Chassis 5 z 100 Mb s Server Server Wiring Closet Centillion 100 Chassis with EtherSpeedll modules and ATM MDA MCP switch modules 100 Mb s 100 Mb s BayStack 350T switches 10 100 Mb s clients 9471 EB Figure 2 6 Desktop Switch and Frame to Cell Converter 2 8 207344 B Planning a Network with EtherSpeedII Switch Modules MultiLink Trunking MultiLink Trunking MLT allows up to four physical connections for the same media type and speed to be grouped and treated as a single logical link MLT improves performance between two switches or between a switch and a server Ports in a single MLT group can span multiple modules MLT allows data to be carried over multiple 100 Mb s full duplex links connected to the same device thus improving performance Figure 2 7 shows that connecting multiple BayStack 450 ports into an EtherSpeedII 10 100BASE T switch module allows the data load to be shared across multiple ports and multiple boards improving overall performance The ability to load share across multiple ports and multiple boards is commonly referred to as distributed MLT Centillion 100 Chassis BayStack 450 24T
24. backed insulating tape or metallized Mylar foil Note A balanced unbalanced balun media adapter is required when connecting 100 ohm RJ 45 1OOBASE TX ports to a 150 ohm STP cable plant This adapter provides impedance matching between UTP 100 ohm and STP 150 ohm cabling Type 1 cable generally is used between wiring closets or from the wiring closet patch panel to the work area wall outlet Type 1 cable generally is terminated with an IBM four position data connector Nortel Networks Fast Ethernet supports 1 OOBASE TX Fast Ethernet over STP media through the application of a specialized balun media adapter also referred to as a Type 1 balun Figure B 5 When adapting 150 ohm STP cable plants for Fast Ethernet applications balun media adapters are required at both the hub and station ends of the STP cable plant Media adapters such as AMP part number 558421 1 are available that plug into the RJ 45 patch cable connectors allowing the patch cable to connect with an IBM data connector The media adapter and patch cable provide impedance matching between UTP 100 ohm and STP 150 ohm cabling Figure B 5 Fast Ethernet Type 1 Balun Media Adapter Note For additional information about AMP Type 1 balun media adapters part number 558421 1 contact your AMP reseller or distributor The user should verify that the combination of the STP cable plant and the impedance matching baluns meets the requirements of the applicable LAN
25. cables The 10BASE T 100BASE TX standard specifies this length as a design objective The EtherSpeedII switch module is designed to support a maximum cable length of 100 m Your cable plant can contain Category 3 or 5 UTP cables up to a maximum length of 100 m between the end station and the switch module Use an appropriate patch cable to connect your cable to this module 207344 B B 1 Using the Centillion EtherSpeedII Switch Modules UTP Cabling A 10BASE T 100BASE TX connection between two ports requires two twisted pairs The transmit data TD pair carries data out from the port transmitter The receive data RD pair carries data in to the port receiver The LOBASE T 100BASE TX TD and RD circuits must be connected as follows Individual conductors must provide pin to pin continuity TD to RD TD to RD and so on between the EtherSpeedII switch module port and the attached MDI port on a transceiver or other network interface e Each signal circuit must use a single twisted pair throughout the link e Standard Ethernet patch panels and cables provide the previous features 10BASE T 100BASE TX MDI Ports and MDI X Ports In the IOBASE T 100BASE TX standard MDI is the electrical and mechanical interface specified for the 10BASE T 100BASE TX transceiver or network interface card connector for example on the station at the end of a link MDI port pins 1 and 2 carry the transmit TD signal and pins 3 and 6 carry the
26. ce you can use to download software and configuration information to the MCP module memory TFIP allows you to transfer an updated switch agent and configuration files from a remote server to flash memory You can perform a transfer over the network or through a serial connection to the installed MCP module Spanning Tree Protocol 802 1d Support The EtherSpeedII switch module software supports the Spanning Tree Protocol as specified in the IEEE 802 1d standard The Spanning Tree Protocol is implemented to detect and eliminate logical loops in a bridged or switched network When multiple paths exist the spanning tree algorithm configures the network so that a bridge or switch uses only the most efficient path If that path fails the protocol automatically reconfigures the network to make another path become active thus sustaining network operations Support for Virtual LANs Filtering Using an EtherSpeedII switch module you can group one or more physical ports to form a virtual LAN VLAN that constitutes a single broadcast domain VLANs are formed when broadcast domains are configured across multiple switches Each Ethernet segment is an independent physical segment with its own collision domain but all segments within a VLAN appear to the user as a broadcast domain Filtering capabilities for the EtherSpeedII switch modules are implemented in system hardware and controlled by system software Refer to the appropriate Centillion releas
27. communication continues to be supported over LANE For IP Nortel Networks has adopted MPOA as the standard to implement layer 3 switching in an ATM network e Improved performance in segmentation and reassembly SAR performance to 3 2 gigabits per second Gb s e MultiLink Trunking MLT Physical Description of the Switch Modules The EtherSpeedII 10 100BASE T switch module Figure 1 2 consists of a printed circuit board with a metal module faceplate The switch module includes captive retaining screws and inserter extractor levers on the top and bottom of the front panel Backplane connector Captive retaining screws J LEDs Inserter extractor levers 20 10 100BASE T ports RJ 45 Printed circuit board 9454FA Figure 1 2 EtherSpeedII 10 100BASE T 20 Port Switch Module 207344 B Overview of the EtherSpeedII Switch Modules The EtherSpeedII 10OBASE FX switch module Figure 1 3 consists of a printed circuit board with a metal module faceplate The module includes captive retaining screws and inserter extractor levers on the top and bottom of the front panel Backplane connector Captive retaining screws J LEDs Inserter extractor ee a levers i 16 100BASE FX ports MT RJ L Printed circuit board 9722FA Figure 1 3 EtherSpeedII 100BASE FX 16 Port Switch Module Each switch module occupies one slot in a Centillion 50 100 chassis In a Centillion 100 chassis you can install a maximum of
28. des hanedunkid B 1 UTE CABI ccna Nae ics standataaguses O EEEa Erri B 2 10BASE T 100BASE TX MDI Ports and MDI X Ports c cccccceeseecsseeeesseeeesteeeeeseeeee B 2 UTP Cables and Connectors T mout EE re punuk Donk EAA B 5 Using Category 5 Unshielded Twisted Pair Cables cccccccccsseceesseeesteeeeeseeeseeeess B 6 Using Shielded Twisted Pair Cables ccccccccccccsssecesseeecseeeecsseeceseeeecsaeeseeeeeesseeeseaeees B 7 Appendix C LED Displays on the EtherSpeedII Switch Modules Index 207344 B ix X 207344 B Figures Figure 1 1 EtherSpeedII Switch Modules in a Network Center eee lee Figure 1 2 EtherSpeedII 10 100BASE T 20 Port Switch Module cccceeeees 1 4 Figure 1 3 EtherSpeedII 100BASE FX 16 Port Switch Module eee 1 5 Figure 1 4 LEDs on the EtherSpeedII 10 100BASE T Switch Module 1 6 Figure 1 5 LEDs on the EtherSpeedII 100BASE FX Switch Module 00 1 6 Peis Nelwoik Te cad le asec rasa e cera dae declan dace eccac nee aneetela taut adate eaehenenss 2 3 Figure 2 2 Connecting Servers to Dedicated Ports ccccccecseteeeeeseeeteteeeeeeeeeees 2 4 Rees Replacing a BIGGS sicics criseu eeriecadceetaaecar nemo eta eeeleen coats 2 5 Figure 2 4 Desktop Switch with ATM Uplinks 0000 cece ccceeeeeeeeeseeeeeeeeeeeaeeeeaeeeeeaes 2 6 Figure 2 5 Segment Switch in an Enterprise Network 0 cccceeeeeeseeeesteeestaeeteees 2 7
29. e notes for descriptions of the supported filtering capabilities features and availability 207344 B Using the Centillion EtherSpeedII Switch Modules Hot Swapping Capability You can insert EtherSpeedII switch modules into or remove them from a chassis without interrupting service to other modules within the Centillion 50 100 chassis This feature is called hot swapping Caution Be sure to remove cables from all ports on the module or disable all the ports through the management interface prior to hot swapping 10 100 Mb s Autonegotiation Ports The EtherSpeedII 10 100BASE T switch module contains 20 10 100 Mb s UTP autonegotiating Ethernet ports with shielded RJ 45 connectors The RJ 45 connectors accept Category 3 or 5 unshielded twisted pair UTP cable or shielded twisted pair STP cable and are wired as MDI X ports to connect end stations to patch panels without using crossover cables Note See Appendix B Cables and Connectors for information about wiring and pin assignments 1 10 207344 B Chapter 2 Planning a Network with EtherSpeedII Switch Modules Installing the EtherSpeedII 10 100BASE T or EtherSpeedII 100BASE FX switch modules in a network can significantly improve LAN performance This chapter provides information to help you plan a network that uses either or both of these modules The chapter includes the following topics e Connecting the EtherSpeedII Switch Modules t
30. e required to take appropriate measures ii 207344 B Achtung Dieses ist ein Ger t der Funkst rgrenzwertklasse A In Wohnbereichen k nnen bei Betrieb dieses Ger tes Rundfunkst rungen auftreten in welchen Fallen der Benutzer fiir entsprechende Gegenma nahmen verantwortlich ist Attention Ceci est un produit de Classe A Dans un environnement domestique ce produit risque de cr er des interf rences radio lectriques il appartiendra alors l utilisateur de prendre les mesures sp cifiques appropri es To maintain compliance with FCC radio frequency emission limits shielded cables are required to connect equipment to other Class A certified devices and the use of quadshield RG 6 U type CATV cable is required for connection to the CATV system Any changes or modifications may void the user s authorization to operate this equipment EC Declaration of Conformity This product conforms to the provisions of Council Directive 89 336 EEC and 73 23 EEC The Declaration of Conformity is available on the Nortel Networks World Wide Web site at http Nibra2 corpwest baynetworks com cgi bin ndCGI exe DocView Japan Nippon Requirements Only Voluntary Control Council for Interference VCCI Statement CORB HRUBRESERRS SEMA VCCI OR CEOS DTA ARMREST CDRS REG CHEAT S CK PEE NARCTCEMHOET COMBI ASMBIEMRERT SLIBRKENSCEMHVET Taiwan Requirements Bureau of Standards Metrology and Inspection BSMI Statement ES RAS 13 PNR EA
31. ed on protocols and not on physical limitations IEEE 802 1Q tag recognition support EtherSpeedII switch modules support recognition of VLAN tagged frames based on IEEE 802 1Q tags Frames entering an EtherSpeedII switch module port that contain an 802 1Q tag are mapped to a corresponding VLAN Based on the final destination the frame is sent as either an Ethernet type frame or an 802 1Q VLAN tagged frame VLAN membership can be assigned by any combination of port with either tag or protocol Support for IEEE 802 1d Spanning Tree Content addressable memory CAM support for 8192 entries Port steering port mirroring Input and output filtering supported by switching software Hardware support for IP multicast Support for RMON Management Information Base MIB Ethernet Statistics Group Ethernet History Group Ethernet Alarm Group Ethernet Event Group Ability to install remove and replace a module in an operational chassis hot swap Hardware Assist Multi Protocol Over ATM MPOA 207344 B Using the Centillion EtherSpeedII Switch Modules MPOA is the ATM Forum standard that specifies a method to efficiently transport intersubnet unicast data in a LAN emulation LANE environment MPOA uses LANE and Next Hop Resolution Protocol NHRP processes to allow direct shortcut virtual channel connections VCCs to be established for intersubnet communication without requiring passage through a router The intrasubnet
32. eedIl modules and ATM MDA MCP switch modules 100 Mb s Servers ir iri 10M Wiring Closet 0 Mb s 100 Mb s 10 Mb s Shared media FE Model 5000BH BayStack Chassis hubs ae on FI O goo 9470EA Figure 2 4 Desktop Switch with ATM Uplinks 2 6 207344 B Planning a Network with EtherSpeedII Switch Modules Segment Switch in an Enterprise Network To achieve a gradual transition from shared media to switched networks you can use the EtherSpeedII 10 100BASE T switch module or the EtherSpeedII 100BASE FX switch module to aggregate traffic from stations connected to one or more hubs Figure 2 5 shows such a network with switches used to connect shared media hubs to a backbone switch Stations connected to the EtherSpeedII switch module are associated with different segments through the configuration switching feature Data Center Centillion 100 Chassis with EtherSpeedI l module and ATM MDA MCP Wiring Closet ATM Router oJ By mo o h a ei nonoononoonno Dlo T RTT DAE ia lA switch modules 100 Mb s 100 Mb s S
33. either e Five EtherSpeedII switch modules and one master control processor MCP switch module e Four EtherSpeedII switch modules and two MCP switch modules In a Centillion 50 chassis you can install a maximum of two EtherSpeedII switch modules and one MCP switch module Note See Appendix B Cables and Connectors for more information about wiring and pin assignments 207344 B 1 5 Using the Centillion EtherSpeedII Switch Modules LED Displays on the Switch Modules LEDs on a switch module indicate port status Figure 1 4 illustrates the front panel of an EtherSpeedII 10 100BASE T switch module 20 10 100BASE T ports RJ 45 LINK 10 100 es Coc 9458FA Figure 1 4 LEDs on the EtherSpeedII 10 100BASE T Switch Module Figure 1 5 illustrates the front panel of an EtherSpeedII 10OOBASE FX switch module 16 100BASE FX LINK ERROR ports MT RJ Ooo 9458FB Figure 1 5 LEDs on the EtherSpeedII 100BASE FX Switch Module 207344 B Overview of the EtherSpeedII Switch Modules Note For more information about LEDs refer to Appendix C LED Displays on the EtherSpeedII Switch Modules Switch Configuration and Management You manage and configure EtherSpeedII switch modules through access to an installed MCP module in the Centillion 50 100 chassis with the following network management applications and features e Network management applications such as SpeedView and O
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36. erface The Centillion command line interface CLI provides an out of band interface for the initial setup of basic configuration parameters such as IP address and bridging mode For more information about the CLI structure and commands refer to Reference Guide for the Centillion Command Line Interface 4 2 MCP Modules Each EtherSpeedII switch module maintains its own switch tables for directing traffic A central supervisor the master control processor MCP consolidates these distributed tables into master tables that are accessible to other modules within a chassis or within a network of System 5000 hubs or Centillion switch modules The MCP also handles the switch wide housekeeping functions such as network management SNMP MIB Support The Centillion switch modules support a Simple Network Management Protocol SNMP compatible agent with private MIB extensions Built in SNMP agent support ensures compatibility with existing network management tools The MCP modules support MIB I and MIB II RFC 1213 standards that provide access to detailed management statistics Using SpeedView you can configure SNMP traps to be generated automatically for conditions such as unauthorized access attempts or changes in operating status on individual ports 207344 B Overview of the EtherSpeedII Switch Modules TFTP Support Trivial File Transfer Protocol TFTP is a supported Transmission Control Protocol Internet Protocol TCP IP servi
37. ervers 10 Mb s Jo lee lala 10 Mb s Shared media 7 Model 5000BH Chassis Clients LJ Figure 2 5 100 Mb s FDX BayStack switches hesassa L naan Elves 9470EB Segment Switch in an Enterprise Network 207344 B 2 7 Using the Centillion EtherSpeedII Switch Modules Desktop Switch and Frame to Cell Converter For wiring closets with higher densities and lower bandwidth requirements you can use the EtherSpeedII 10 100BASE T switch module to aggregate traffic from other stackable switch products such as the BayStack 301 and BayStack 350T switches providing frame switching to an ATM backbone providing cell switching The stackable switches and the 20 RJ 45 10 100 Mb s switched Ethernet ports on the EtherSpeedII 10 100BASE T switch module provide desktop connectivity Figure 2 7 shows a network with EtherSpeedII 10 100BASE T switch modules used to connect BayStack 301 and BayStack 350T switches to the Centillion 50 100 chassis in a data center The 10 100 Mb s ports on the EtherSpeedII switch module provide high speed connections to the BayStack switches The EtherSpeedII switch module provides switched 10 Mb s or 100 Mb s capability for higher bandwidth desktop connectivity You can upgrade to 100 M
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39. ge E n E aN T PP PAP E E 2 5 Desktop Switch with ATM Upiiiiks E A PEE EE EE EE errs ore 2 6 Segment Switch in an Enterprise Network ssssesesssssssissisreisessnsinsinrnnrnnnrnsrnrnnna 2 7 Desktop Switch and Frame to Cell Converter 0 0 0 ccesceecneeenseseneeeneeeeneeeeeeeseeeeaeees 2 8 TITTLE TURE es csacracces ca saaseenicnnenas smu daien teameanntaaune aadanueA paaceenanpaeniaeaee ens 2 9 UNE Pon conto AON senenn buneingatonaxtieesueseenlomennemiaa 2 10 Predefined SpeedView Pontiguestions E A E 2 11 Chapter 3 Installing the EtherSpeedII Switch Modules Preparing Tor IMSTANEIOI sinisisid ar 3 1 ANOS iss T E EN OAN E AE A aes ash OEN E AEEA 3 2 Installing a Switch Module ere a PE rN ripiani EEEE e Checking LEDs on the Switch Modules E N Dir dachiadinpraidconramnnns 3 6 Making 10 100 Mbs Cable Connections sreciininunrisnnnsii 3 8 Removing a Module E E T ET E NENT EE T TO 3 8 Installing the Replacement Switch Moduls EITA AE OAT IIT N E 3 10 Reconfiguring the Replacement Switch Module ccesceeeeeeeeceeeeeeeeeeeeeaees 3 10 Chapter 4 Troubleshooting EtherSpeedII Switch Module Startup Failure ccccceccceceeeeeeeeeeeeeeaeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeaaeeseaes 4 2 Pon cannecion Fro Die tS esana eiieanaaels 4 3 viii 207344 B Appendix A Technical Specifications Appendix B Cables and Connectors UTP Gable Length Limitations iscccescciccceccscissocssacniscsteiestecccatceisnenseatdndandcsderteoste
40. he 10 100 LED lights amber if a line error is detected Line errors may be one or more CRC errors data alignment errors or frames that are too long 20 10 100BASE T ports i RJ 45 LINK 10 100 CIC 9458FA Figure 3 6 LED Display for the 10 100BASE T switch module 3 6 207344 B Installing the EtherSpeedII Switch Modules If an EtherSpeedII 1OOBASE FX switch module is installed correctly upon power up all of the LEDs on the front panel light in a sequential pattern As you connect devices to the switch module s ports watch the LEDs on the front panel Figure 3 7 e The LINK LED lights green for each port for which a link is established e The ERROR LED lights amber if a line error is detected Line errors may be one or more CRC errors data alignment errors or frames that are too long 16 100BASE FX ports MT RJ LINK ERROR Me oe CICI 9458FB Figure 3 7 LED Display for the EtherSpeedII 100BASE FX Switch Module Note See Appendix C LED Displays on the EtherSpeedII Switch Modules for acomplete description of LED displays for the EtherSpeedII 10 100BASE T and the EtherSpeedII 1OOBASE FX switch modules 207344 B 3 7 Using the Centillion EtherSpeedII Switch Modules Making 10 100 Mb s Cable Connections The 10 100 Mb s jacks on the EtherSpeedII 10 100BASE T switch module accept standard UTP or STP cable connections To connect network devices to the 10 100 Mb s port
41. he procedure described in Checking LEDs on the Switch Modules on page 3 2 3 10 207344 B Chapter 4 Troubleshooting This chapter provides suggestions for troubleshooting problems with the EtherSpeedII 10 100BASE T switch module or the EtherSpeedII 100OBASE FX switch module and includes the following topics e EtherSpeedII switch module startup failure page 4 2 e Port connection problems page 4 3 To expedite support if you call Nortel Networks have the following information ready e Hardware configuration e Software configuration including the image file version number and Speed View version number e Network diagram e Module or switch part number and serial number for the suspected module e Brief description of the problem 207344 B 4 1 Using the Centillion EtherSpeedII Switch Modules EtherSpeedII Switch Module Startup Failure Symptom All LEDs are solidly lit do not blink on the switch module To resolve the problem 1 Ensure that an MCP module is present and operational with the appropriate version of software e The EtherSpeedII 10 100BASE T switch module requires version 4 1 2 software or greater e The EtherSpeedII 100BASE FX switch module requires version 4 2 1 software or greater 2 Ensure that all modules in the chassis are firmly seated and that the retaining screws have been tightened 3 Remove and reinsert the failing module If the problem persists contact the
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43. ic transceiver specifications B 4 filter parameters 2 10 installing 3 2 LAN performance 2 1 LEDs 1 6 C 4 network configuration examples 2 2 path cost parameters 2 10 physical configuration 2 2 physical description 1 5 207344 B Index port priority parameters 2 10 port state parameters 2 10 removing 3 8 software requirements 4 2 spanning tree group parameters 2 10 STP parameters 2 10 switching mode parameters 2 10 technical specifications A 1 troubleshooting 4 1 802 1d standard 1 9 802 1Q tags 1 3 A ATM uplinks 2 6 autonegotiation features 1 2 A 1 ports 1 10 B backbone switch 2 7 BayStack switches 2 8 bridge replaced by switch 2 5 C cable 10BASE T Ethernet UTP crossover 3 8 Category 3 UTP 3 8 Category 5 UTP 3 8 B 6 connecting to EtherSpeed ports 3 8 crossover 2 2 B 3 B 6 EIA TIA T568A cable standard B 6 length limits B 1 RJ 45 crossover B 6 STP B 7 STP shielded twisted pair 3 8 straight through 2 2 B 3 Index 1 technical specifications A 3 Type 1 B 7 UTP B 2 B 6 cable length limitations B 1 Category 3 UTP cable connecting with 3 8 Category 5 UTP cable connecting with 3 8 B 6 CLI 1 8 4 3 command line interface See CLI configuration ATM uplinks 2 6 desktop switch 2 8 frame to cell converter 2 8 network examples 2 3 Optivity 1 8 segment switch 2 7 SpeedView 1 1 1 7 Speed View predefined 2 11 connections multim
44. le To connect a port set for MDI X to the EtherSpeedII switch module port use a crossover cable Note For connector specifications for MDI and MDI X ports refer to Appendix B Cables and Connectors EtherSpeedII 100BASE FX Switch Module You connect the EtherSpeedII 1OOBASE FX switch module ports to Ethernet hubs and network devices using MT RJ patch cables as appropriate for your cabling environment Note Because multimode fiber connections do not autonegotiate the mode of the devices at both ends of a link must be identical HDX or FDX Network Configuration Examples The EtherSpeedII 10 100BASE T switch module and the EtherSpeedII 100BASE FX switch module are adaptable switches suitable for use in wiring closets or network centers in conjunction with the Centillion 50 100 chassis Figure 2 1 shows an example of the EtherSpeedII switch modules in a sample network configuration 2 2 207344 B Planning a Network with EtherSpeedII Switch Modules This section describes the following Ethernet switching applications e Dedicated ports for servers page 2 4 e Replacement for a bridge port page 2 5 e Desktop switch with ATM uplinks in a wiring closet page 2 6 e Segment switch in a wiring closet with ATM uplinks to a network center switch page 2 7 e Desktop switch and frame to cell converter page 2 8 e MultiLink Trunking page 2 9 AN rt Centillion 50 Chassis j p Ll oa fiber
45. module 1 5 physical specifications A 2 pin assignments MDI port B 2 MDI X port B 2 B 5 port 10 100BASE T 20 port switch module connections 1 10 connection problems 4 3 dedicated 2 4 full half duplex settings 2 10 MDI B 2 MDI X 2 2 B 2 B 5 port priority parameters 10 100BASE T 20 port switch module 2 10 100BASE FX 16 port switch module 2 10 port speed parameters 10 100BASE T 20 port switch module 2 10 port state parameters 10 100BASE T 20 port switch module 2 10 100BASE FX 16 port switch module 2 10 product support xvii Index 3 publications hard copy xvi related xvi R removal 3 8 RFC 1213 1 8 RJ 45 connectors 3 8 RJ 45 crossover cable B 6 S safety agency approval A 2 segment switch 2 7 server dedicated port 2 4 improving response time 2 4 shared media and switches 2 7 SNMP support 1 8 software requirements 10 100BASE T 20 port switch module 4 2 100BASE FX 16 port switch module 4 2 spanning tree group parameters 10 100BASE T 20 port switch module 2 10 100BASE FX 16 port switch module 2 10 Spanning Tree Protocol parameters 10 100BASE T 20 port switch module 2 10 100BASE FX 16 port switch module 2 10 support 1 9 specifications technical A 1 SpeedView configuring with 1 7 predefined configurations 2 11 using for troubleshooting 4 3 Index 4 stackable switches 2 8 STP shielded twisted pair cable guidelines B 7 STP cable connecting with 3 8 straigh
46. o Ethernet hubs and network devices this page e Typical network configuration examples page 2 2 e Factory set and predefined configurations page 2 10 Note Follow the basic guidelines in Appendix A Technical Specifications and Appendix B Cables and Connectors when you plan a network using EtherSpeedII switch modules Connecting the EtherSpeedII Switch Modules to Ethernet Hubs and Network Devices This section provides information on connecting EtherSpeedII switch modules to Ethernet hubs and network devices EtherSpeedII 10 100BASE T Switch Module You connect the ports of the EtherSpeedII 10 100BASE T switch module to the front panel wired as MDI X connections This wiring allows you to use a straight through cable between the switch module and the patch panel 207344 B 2 1 Using the Centillion EtherSpeedII Switch Modules To connect the ports on the patch panel to another Ethernet switch or an Ethernet hub follow these guidelines e Personal computers PCs and servers typically have network interface cards NICs that are configured as MDI connections To connect these devices use a straight through cable e Hubs and other switches typically have connectors that are configured as MDI X Some hubs and switches have ports that are set by a toggle switch for either MDI or MDI X operation To connect a port set for MDI to the EtherSpeedII switch module port use a straight through cab
47. ode fiber 2 2 problem 4 3 to servers 2 4 connectors MT RJ B 4 RJ 45 1 10 3 8 B 5 crossover cable 2 2 B 3 B 6 customer support xvii D data rates A 1 dedicated ports 2 4 desktop switch 2 6 2 8 E EIA TIA T568A cable standard B 6 electrical specifications A 2 electromagnetic emissions requirements A 2 electromagnetic susceptibility A 2 enterprise network segment switch in 2 7 environmental specifications A 2 Index 2 Ethernet hubs connecting to 2 1 EtherSpeedII module faceplate 1 4 1 5 EtherSpeedII ports connection problems 4 3 F factory default settings 10 100BASE T 20 port switch module 2 10 100BASE FX 16 port switch module 2 10 features 10 100BASE T 20 port switch module 1 2 100BASE FX 16 port switch module 1 2 filter parameters 10 100BASE T 20 port switch module 2 10 100BASE FX 16 port switch module 2 10 filtering 1 9 frame to cell converter 2 8 H hot swapping 1 10 3 2 3 8 3 10 hubs Ethernet connecting the 10 100BASE T 20 port switch module 2 2 connecting the 1OOBASE FX 16 port switch module 2 2 Industry Protocols and Standards A 1 installation procedures 3 3 tools and materials 3 1 verifying 3 6 interface options A 1 L LAN performance improving 2 1 LEDs 10 100BASE T 20 port switch module 1 6 100BASE FX 16 port switch module 1 6 annunciator C 1 C 3 description C 2 C 4 matrix illustration C 1 C 3 verifying installation 3 6 207344
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50. onnected and the original servers connected to switch ports on a Centillion 50 chassis In addition two servers have been added through 10 100 Mb s connections Before Clients Servers Clients Segment After 10 Mb s 100 Mb s Centillion 50 ee ATM MDA MCP module EtherSpeedIl modules Segment Segment 10 Mb s C LJ I c YL y L y L y L y y L SE y 10 Mb s 100 Mb s 10 or 100 Mb s clients clients clients Servers 9467EA Figure 2 2 Connecting Servers to Dedicated Ports 2 4 207344 B Planning a Network with EtherSpeedII Switch Modules Replacing a Bridge Using a switch instead of a bridge in the network can increase the aggregate network bandwidth The After example in Figure 2 3 shows one server connected to a dedicated 1OBASE T port It also shows the other server and additional clients attached using dedicated 1OOBASE TX connections This network configuration allows you to have switched 10 Mb s Ethernet along with segmented 10 Mb s Ethernet to conserve ports Before Clients Servers Clients og g iiag Segment Segment
51. pecial order one or make your own e Crossover cables and standard cables that resemble one another in a network can cause confusion Caution Make any crossover cable you use look obviously different from normal straight through cables and put a tag on each end for example use a distinctive color like yellow and put a tag labeled X over on each end 207344 B B 3 Using the Centillion EtherSpeedII Switch Modules Figure B 3 illustrates an MT RJ connector 9721FA Figure B 3 MT RJ Connector Table B 1 lists the optical specifications for multimode fiber Table B 1 Optical Specifications for Multimode Fiber Optic Cable Description Specification Fiber Type Duplex 62 5 125 micron fiber Connector type MT RJ Link budget 6 dB Maximum run length in full duplex mode 2000 meters Maximum run length in half duplex mode 412 meters Table B 2 lists the specifications for multimode fiber Table B 2 Specifications for Multimode Fiber Optic Transceivers Description Specification LED 1310 nm Fiber Type Duplex 62 5 125 micron fiber Mean launched power 20 to 14 dBm Minimum receive sensitivity 26 dBm B 4 207344 B Cables and Connectors UTP Cables and Connectors Table B 3 shows the pin assignments for 1OBASE T 100BASE TX ports in the standard MDI X configuration Table B 3 10BASE T 100BASE TX MDI X Port Pin Assignments RJ 45 Connector Port Pin MDI X Por
52. ptivity e Command line interface CLD e Simple Network Management Protocol SNMP agent with Centillion MIB extensions e Trivial File Transfer Protocol TFTP support e Spanning Tree Protocol support e VLAN support e Filtering e Hot swapping capability Network Management Applications and Features EtherSpeedII switch modules support the following applications and features to configure and manage your network SpeedView Speed View is a network management application that runs on Windows 95 or Windows 98 and Windows NT and provides a graphical user interface to set up your switch Speed View allows you to monitor and control network traffic and to perform advanced operations such as filter configuration For more information about SpeedView refer to Using SpeedView 4 2 for Windows and Release Notes for the Centillion Platform Release 4 1 2 207344 B Using the Centillion EtherSpeedII Switch Modules Optivity The Optivity Network Management System NMS provides enterprise wide configuration and monitoring support for the Centillion 50 100 chassis switches Speed View provides configuration support when integrated with Optivity NMS Expanded View OmniView Network Atlas Threshold Manager and other Optivity applications provide comprehensive monitoring and troubleshooting support For more information about Optivity network management software refer to your Optivity documentation Command Line Int
53. receive RD signal as shown in Figure B 1 Transmit Transmit Receive Receive MDI port network Host module MDI X port interface card or transmit and receive transceiver port connections reversed 9729EA Figure B 1 MDI X Internal Crossover RJ 45 Example B 2 207344 B Cables and Connectors The switch module receives data on pins 1 and 2 and transmits its data on pins 3 and 6 The host module ports implement this MDI standard crossover internally and are called MDI X the X for crossover as shown in Figure B 1 All EtherSpeedII switch module 1OBASE T ports are MDI X standard Two simple rules govern all usual RJ 45 connections from each switch module 10BASE T 100BASE TX port to the 1OBASE T 100BASE TX port on another device e A straight through cable MDI to MDI X is customarily used for connection to a station NIC to a transceiver or to a cable plant patch panel e A crossover cable or adapter MDI X to MDI X as shown in Figure B 2 is customarily used for connection to another switch or hub port Twisted Ae 1 Receive P Receive _ 38 3 Transmit Transmit MDI X port MDI X port 9730EA Figure B 2 MDI X to MDI X External Crossover RJ 45 Example Making the crossover externally with a crossover cable or adapter that exchanges the TD and RD wire pairs as shown in Figure B 2 is possible but has the following disadvantages e A crossover cable is not standard You may need to s
54. rify that the port is transmitting and receiving data frames a Check the green RJ 45 LED which indicates a data exchange Refer to Appendix C LED Displays on the EtherSpeedII Switch Modules for additional information From the Map window in Speed View choose Statistics When the statistics information is displayed at the management station verify that the octet counts for transmit and receive are incrementing Also verify that the frame counts for transmit and receive unicast traffic and for multicast traffic are incrementing From a configuration terminal connected to the serial port on the switch access the CLI Use the show port command and specify the module number and port number for the suspected port Verify that the following counters are incrementing e InOctet e OutOctet e InUcastPkt e OutUcastPkt e MulticastTransmittedOk e MulticastReceivedOk e BroadcastTransmittedOk e BroadcastReceivedOk 4 If the port still fails try inserting it into another switch network or shared segment If the port functions correctly check the status of the first switch network or shared segment If the port fails to function contact the nearest Nortel Networks Technical Solutions Center Be ready to give the service representative the information listed on page 4 1 4 4 207344 B Appendix A Technical Specifications This appendix provides technical specifications for the EtherSpeedII switch
55. rs bound in a single plastic sheath The 1OOBASE TX Fast Ethernet transmissions are implemented through two pair or four pair Category 5 UTP wiring using standard shielded RJ 45 connectors Category 5 cable is certified to handle up to 100 MHz bandwidth The EIA TIA T568A standard recommends the installation of Category 5 UTP cable for 100 Mb s networks Use the following guidelines to ensure that your cables perform to specifications Certification Make sure that your Category 5 UTP cable has completed the Underwriters Laboratories UL or Electronic Testing Laboratories ETL certification process Terminating method To minimize crosstalk noise maintain the twist ratio of the cable up to the point of termination untwist at any termination should not exceed 0 5 in Pairing options For optimal performance from your cable plant use the EIA T568A Commercial Building Wiring Standard pairing option at each end of the cable The terminating hardware offered by most major manufacturers is correctly color coded for proper wire placement according to that standard B 6 207344 B Cables and Connectors Using Shielded Twisted Pair Cables Type 1 shielded twisted pair STP cabling also operates with 1OBASE T Ethernet and 1OOBASE TX Fast Ethernet Type 1 STP cable consists of tinned copper braided shield surrounding two data grade twisted pairs of 22 AWG solid copper conductors that have individual or S shaped shields of aluminum
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57. s on the switch module follow these guidelines e Use Category 3 or 5 UTP cable or STP cable with RJ 45 connectors for the ports on the switch module e Use straight through cables to connect the network interface card NIC ina PC workstation or server These devices typically have MDI connectors e Usea crossover cable to connect to ports configured as MDI X such as Ethernet hubs Note For more information about cables connectors and connector pin assignments see Appendix B Cables and Connectors Removing a Module You can hot swap a 10 100BASE T switch module or a 1OOBASE FX switch module at any time However to remove an active module from the Centillion 50 100 chassis 1 Disable all ports on the module using Speed View or disconnect the cables from each port Disabling the ports on a module is described in Using SpeedView 4 2 for Windows Note If the power for the Centillion 50 100 chassis is off this step is not necessary 3 8 207344 B Installing the EtherSpeedII Switch Modules 2 Wait 45 seconds Waiting allows the system software to process the requests to disable the ports the ports you must power cycle the Centillion 50 100 chassis When you turn off the power on the chassis you must wait 15 to 20 seconds before turning the power back on The switch modules begin switching an additional 15 to 20 seconds after power is resumed Caution If you remove a module
58. sis at any time However before removing an active module from the Centillion 50 100 chassis either unplug all port cables or disable all ports on the module This step deactivates the module For additional information see Removing a Module on page 3 8 3 2 207344 B Installing the EtherSpeedII Switch Modules To install and secure the module in the chassis 1 Remove the filler panel Using the medium flat tip screwdriver loosen the two captive retaining screws on the filler panel until they pop free of the chassis Rotate the left and right inserter extractor levers away from the center of the filler panel to their protruding positions and remove the filler panel Figure 3 1 6463 Figure 3 1 Removing the Filler Panel 2 Make sure the module inserter extractor levers are protruding forward Figure 3 2 Figure 3 2 Inserter Extractor Levers Ready for Installation 207344 B 3 3 Using the Centillion EtherSpeedII Switch Modules 3 Align the left and right edges of the module in the guides on each side of the slot Figure 3 3 6465 Figure 3 3 Slot Module Guides 4 Slide the module into the chassis until you feel it engage the backplane The inserter extractor levers should still be protruding and in contact with the front of the chassis Do not push the module all the way into the chassis Figure 3 4
59. standard 207344 B B 7 Appendix C LED Displays on the EtherSpeedII Switch Modules This appendix describes the LED displays for the Centillion EtherSpeedII 10 100BASE T 20 Port switch module and the Centillion EtherSpeedII 100BASE FX 16 Port switch module The EtherSpeedII 10 100BASE T switch module LED display Figure C 1 consists of two LEDs for each port The LEDs indicate specific operating status 20 10 100BASE T teal RJ 45 LINK 10 100 CIC 9458FA Figure C 1 LED Display for the EtherSpeedII 10 100BASE T Switch Module 207344 B C 1 Using the Centillion EtherSpeedII Switch Modules Table C 1 describes the operating conditions that cause the LEDs to light on the switch module Table C 1 LEDs on the EtherSpeedII 10 100BASE T Switch Module Label Color Status Meaning LINK port status Green Link present Yellow TX RX activity Off No link established 10 100 port speed Off Port operating at 10 Mb s Green Port operating at 100 Mb s Amber Line error The port speed LED illuminates amber for the following reasons Frame too long CRC errors Alignment errors Transmit and receive collisions HDX mode 207344 B LED Displays on the EtherSpeedII Switch Modules The EtherSpeedII 10OBASE FX switch module LED display Figure C 2 consists of two LEDs for each port The LEDs indicate specific operating status 16 100BASE FX ports MT R
60. t through cable 2 2 B 3 support Nortel Networks xvii switch module configuration and management 1 7 physical specifications A 2 port connection problems 4 3 startup failure 4 2 switching mode parameters 10 100BASE T 20 port switch module 2 10 100BASE FX 16 port switch module 2 10 T technical publications xvi technical specifications A 1 technical support xvii troubleshooting 4 1 U URL Adobe Systems xvi hard copy technical manuals xvi UTP unshielded twisted pair cable guidelines B 2 B 6 V VLANs description 1 9 protocol based 1 3 support for 1 9 207344 B
61. ts Receive data Receive data Transmit data Pm L 12345678 9475EA Not used Not used Transmit data Not used N Oo A UO N Not used Figure B 4 shows a 10BASE T 100BASE TX Ethernet UTP crossover cable used to connect an Ethernet hub directly to the EtherSpeedII switch module RD RD RD RD TD TD Unused Unused Unused Unused TD TD Unused 7 s 9sHss ssse ees5een5eeeesesss 7 Unused Unused 8 8 Unused 6740 2 Figure B 4 10BASE T 100BASE TX Ethernet UTP Crossover Cable 207344 B B 5 Using the Centillion EtherSpeedII Switch Modules Pin 1 crosses to pin 3 and pin 2 crosses to pin 6 To build this cable you must cross pairs The pairs are listed in Table B 4 with an example of the color combinations found in two typical cables Table B 4 Pairs in an RJ 45 Crossover Cable Pairs Example 1 n Example 2 aa Color Combinations Color Combinations 1 and 2 Orange white and white orange Orange and blue 3 and 6 Green white and white green Yellow and black 4and5 Blue white and white blue Red and green 7 and 8 Brown white and white brown Brown and gray Using Category 5 Unshielded Twisted Pair Cables Unshielded twisted pair UTP cable is the recommended wiring option for 100BASE TX Fast Ethernet as specified in the IEEE 802 3 standard for Ethernet Fast Ethernet recommended UTP cable consists of four pairs of twisted insulated copper conducto
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