Cabletron Systems 9A426-02 User's Manual
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1. The status of the FNB Transmit LED is listed in Table 4 5 Table 4 5 FNB Transmit LED LED Color State Green Flashing Activity port is enabled Yellow Flashing Port is in standby mode Red Port is disabled Red Flashing Off Fault or error exists No activity port is enabled The status of the ATM Receive LED is listed in Table 4 6 Table 4 6 ATM Receive LEDs LED Color State Yellow Flashing Activity Red Failure Off No Activity LANVIEW LEDs The status of the ATM Transmit LED is listed in Table 4 7 Table 4 7 ATM Transmit LEDs LED Color State Green Flashing Activity Red Failure Off No Activity The following section lists the conditions of the APIM status STS and link LNK LANVIEW LED s An example showing the location of LANVIEW LEDs on an APIM is presented in Figure 4 2 For further information about a particular APIM refer to that specific APIM s documentation 12345678 STS LNK Figure 4 2 The LANVIEW LEDs of an APIM 22 The status of the APIM Status STS LED is listed in Table 4 8 Table 4 8 APIM Status STS LED LED Color State Green Active Amber Reset Red Failure LANVIEW LEDs The status of the APIM Link LNK LED is listed in Table 4 9 Table 4 9 APIM Link LNK LED LED Color State Green Link is established Amber Off no link Red Off n2. Introduction 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 9C300 1 Environmental Module User s Guide SmartSwitch 9000 9C214 1 AC Power Supply User s Guide INB Terminator Modules Installation Guide SmartSwitch 9000 Local Management User s Guide SmartSwitch 9000 9A426 01 9A426 02 Module Specific Local Management Appendix Getting Help For additional support related to this device or document contact the Cabletron Systems Global Call Center Phone 603 332 9400 Internet mail support ctron com FTP ctron com 134 141 197 25 Login anonymous Password your email address BBS 603 335 3358 Modem setting 8N1 8 data bits No parity 1 stop bit For additional information about Cabletron Systems or its products visit the World Wide Web site http www cabletron com For technical support select Service and Support To send comments or suggestions concerning this document contact the Cabletron Systems Technical Writing Department via the following email address TechWriting ctron com Make sure to include the document Part Number in the email message Before calling the Cabletron Systems Global Call Center have the following information ready e Your Cabletron Systems service contract number e A description of the failure e A description of any action s
3. SmartSwitch Core ASICs E 2 AR co ATM FNB 1 Configuration EEE FNB 1 Interface FNB 2 Interface SmartSwitch Core ASICs ATM FNB 2 Configuration FNB 1 Interface FNB 2 SmartSwitch Interface Core RA A ASICs T de INB AU 9 RA Interface ATM No FNB Configuration Figure 3 1 Configuration Options 3 2 Operation LAN Emulation The 9A426 02 Module interconnects LANs over an ATM network through a method known as LAN Emulation LAN Emulation or LANE is a method that makes a connection orientated ATM network look and behave like a shared connectionless Ethernet or Token Ring LAN Segment Unlike other methods of interconnecting LANs over ATM LANE can handle routable protocols such as TCP IP IPX and DECnet as well as non routable protocols such as NetBIOS and SNA LANE is an ATM Forum standard that is implemented by a variety of vendors and ensures the interoperability between vendors to allow connectivity from legacy LANs over an ATM backbone While LANE allows users to utilize ATM as a backbone between legacy LANs it also allows legacy LAN users to communicate with native ATM devices such as file servers LANE allows you to retain equipment that is currently installed on your desktop while providing the capability of a high speed uplink to an ATM network As such it enhances your current equipment as well as the equipment s operating system so
4. already taken to resolve the problem e g changing mode switches rebooting the unit etc e The serial and revision numbers of all involved Cabletron Systems products in the network e A description of your network environment layout cable type etc e Network load and frame size at the time of trouble if known e The device history i e have you returned the device before is this a recurring problem etc e Any previous Return Material Authorization RMA numbers 1 4 Chapter 2 Preparing and Installing the 9A426 02 Module This chapter describes the physical layout of the 94426 02 Module and explains how to prepare and install the module in a SmartSwitch 9000 chassis Never expose the module s components to Electrostatic Discharge Make sure you have attached the module s disposable grounding strap to your wrist and always place the module on a non conductive surface Unpacking the Module 1 Carefully remove the module from the shipping box Save the box and packing materials in the event the module must be reshipped 2 Remove the module from the plastic bag Observe all precautions to prevent damage from Electrostatic Discharge ESD 3 Carefully examine the module checking for damage If any damage exists DO NOT install the module Contact Cabletron Systems Technical Support immediately The Module s Physical Layout The 9A426 02 Module has two major circuit boards on which components are attached see F
5. 3 and SNMP for local and remote management Local management is provided through the RS 232 Com ports on the SmartSwitch 9000 Environmental Module using a standard VT 220 terminal or emulator or via telnet Remote management is achieved through Cabletron s SPECTRUM or any SNMP compliant management tool Switching statistics of the selected FNB interface include frames filtered frames forwarded and all Spanning Tree Protocol parameters Connectivity The 9A426 02 Module has two front panel ATM interfaces An ATM Port Interface Module APIM can be installed in one or both interface s The 9A426 02 Module also has one interface to the INB 2 backplane and one user configurable interface to the SmartSwitch 9000 FNB backplane either FNB 1 or FNB 2 or neither Management Information Base MIB Support The 9A426 02 Module provides MIB support including IETF AToM MIB IETF FDDI MIB IETF Bridge MIB A host of Cabletron Enterprise MIBs Introduction LANVIEW LEDs The 9A426 02 Module uses LANVIEW Cabletron Systems built in visual diagnostic and status monitoring system With LANVIEW LEDs you can quickly identify the device port and physical layer status at a glance ATM 9A426 02 SMB Q CPU FNBO O c E gt Me EA Figure 1 1 The 9A426 02 Module For a complete list of supported MIBs refer to the release notes provided in the 9A426 02 Module package
6. 9031918 03 SmartSwitch 9000 9A426 02 User s Guide CABLETRON YSTEMS The Complete Networking Solution 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 software described in this manual is subject to change without notice IN NO EVENT SHALL CABLETRON SYSTEMS BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL INDIRECT SPECIAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES WHATSOEVER INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO LOST PROFITS ARISING OUT OF OR RELATED TO THIS MANUAL OR THE INFORMATION CONTAINED IN IT EVEN IF CABLETRON SYSTEMS HAS BEEN ADVISED OF KNOWN OR SHOULD HAVE KNOWN THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES O Copyright April 1998 by Cabletron Systems Inc 35 Industrial Way Rochester NH 03867 5005 All Rights Reserved Printed in the United States of America Order Number 9031918 03 LANVIEW is a registered trademark and SmartSwitch is a trademark of Cabletron Systems Inc CompuServe is a registered trademark of CompuServe Inc i960 microprocessor is a registered trademark of Intel Corp Ethernet is a trademark of Xerox Corporation 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 interfere
7. Attach one end of the ESD wrist strap packaged with the SmartSwitch 9000 chassis to your wrist Plug the other end into the ESD Wrist Strap Grounding receptacle in the lower right corner of the SmartSwitch 9000 Chassis shown in Figure 2 11 3 Grasp the module and slide it into the slot Make sure that the module s circuit card is between the card guides as shown in Figure 2 11 Check both the upper and lower tracks of the card Take care that the module slides in straight and engages the backplane connectors properly 4 Lock down the top and bottom plastic tabs as shown in Figure 2 11 2 16 Preparing and Installing the 9A426 02 Module Plastic Tab Jack for ESD Wrist Strap 04 Metal Back Panel Module gt Module Guides 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 pressure Figure 2 11 Installing the 9A426 02 Module Preparing and Installing the 9A426 02 Module The Reset Switch The Reset switch is located under the top plastic tab as shown in Figure 2 12 Use the reset switch to reset the module s processor shutdown power down the module and or restart the module e To reset the module s i960 processor press the
8. C core that are destined for the INB on the SmartSwitch 9000 s backplane are converted by the INB NIB into fixed length data blocks and then transmitted on the INB Conversely data blocks received by the module from the INB are converted by the INB NIB into canonical frames and forwarded to the SmartSwitch ASIC core for processing Operation FDDI Network Interface Block The 9A426 02 Module s FNB Interface includes an FDDI Network Interface Block FNIB Canonical frames processed by the module s SmartSwitch ASIC core that are destined for one of the two FNBs on the SmartSwitch 9000 s backplane are first converted by the FNIB into FDDI packets and then transmitted onto the selected FNB Conversely FDDI packets received by the module from an FNB are converted by the FNIB into canonical frames and forwarded to the SmartSwitch ASIC core for processing ATM Network Interface Block The 9A426 02 Module s ATM Interface includes an ATM Network Interface Block ANIB ATM cells that enter the module s front panel port s are converted by the module s ANIB into canonical frames The ANIB uses hardware ASICs to perform its conversions The canonical frames are then forwarded to the SmartSwitch ASIC core a separate set of ASICs on the module for processing Conversely canonical frames processed by the module s SmartSwitch ASIC core that are destined for front panel ATM ports are converted via ASICs in the ANIB into fixed length 53
9. PU LEDs LED Color State Description Green Functional Fully operational Yellow Green Booting Blinks yellow and green while booting Yellow Testing Performing power up testing Yellow Flashing Crippled Not fully operational i e one bad port Red Reset Normal power up reset Red Flashing Failed Fatal error has occurred Off No Power No power is being supplied to the module The status of the INB Receive LED is listed in Table 4 2 Table 4 2 INB Receive LED LED Color State Green Link exists no activity port is enabled Yellow Flashing Link exists activity port is enabled Red No link port is disabled Red Flashing Link exists port is disabled Off No link no activity port is enabled The status of the INB Transmit LED is listed in Table 4 3 Table 4 3 INB Transmit LED LED Color State Green Flashing Activity port is enabled Yellow Flashing Port is in standby mode Red Port is disabled Red Flashing Fault or error exists Off Noactivity port is enabled 4 2 LANVIEW LEDs The status of the FNB Receive LED is listed in Table 4 4 Table 4 4 FNB Receive LED LED Color State Green Link exists no activity port is enabled Yellow Flashing Link exists activity port is enabled Red No link port is disabled Red Flashing Off Link exists port is disabled No link no activity port is enabled
10. byte ATM cells and then transmitted to the ports The ANIB uses encapsulation techniques in accordance with the ATM Forum LAN Emulation Specification These techniques include the capability to encapsulate ATM data in either Ethernet or Token Ring frame formats SecureFast Virtual Networking Secure Fast Virtual Networking combines the best elements of bridging and routing technologies with connection oriented switching Essential to Cabletron s SecureFast architecture is the ability to embed layer three virtual routing services directly into its high performance switches Through a simple firmware upgrade customers can add intranet management software to a broad line of Cabletron switches including an installed base of over one million ports With Cabletron s connection oriented architecture users avoid latency and performance problems and can build intranetworks that more closely mirror the organizational structure of their business Since SecureFast Virtual Networking implements the same connection oriented concepts as ATM customers are guaranteed a smooth migration from packet based LANS to cell based technologies SecureFast Switching allows customers to receive many of the benefits of ATM such as security and accountability within LAN infrastructures Operation An equally important SecureFast Virtual Networking feature is a broadcast interception service which resolves issues such as security broadcasts multi casts and n
11. ct handling COMB MAUR ES RRS EMH ie VCCI OF EOS TI AA MRE ETT CORBERERE CHAT CBR WREE TIENERS TORA EAN ARS DETERMINALENDO ET 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 pr sent appareil num rique n met pas de bruits radio lectriques d passant les limites applicables aux appareils num riques de la class A prescrites dans le Reglement sur le brouillage radio lectrique dict par le minist re des Communications du Canada Notice DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY Application of Council Directive s Manufacturer s Name Manufacturer s Address European Representative Name European Representative Address Conformance to Directive s Product Standards Equipment Type Environment 89 336 EEC 73 23 EEC Cabletron Systems Inc 35 Industrial Way PO Box 5005 Rochester NH 03867 Mr J Solari Cabletron Systems Limited Nexus House Newbury Business Park London Road Newbury Berkshire RG13 2PZ England EC Directive 89 336 EEC EC Directive 73 23 EEC EN 55022 EN 50082 1 EN 60950 Networking Equipment for use in a Commercial or Light Industrial Environment We the undersigned hereby declare under our sole responsibility that the equipment packaged with this notice conforms to the above directives Manufac
12. dule that supports multiple interfaces simultaneously The module s interconnecting interfaces include e Up to two front panel ATM interfaces via user installed ATM Port Interface Modules APIMs e A fixed interface to the SmartSwitch 9000 s Internal Network Bus INB e Auser configurable interface to the SmartSwitch 9000 s Flexible Network Bus FNB 1 or FNB 2 Each data packet regardless of the interface in which the packet enters the module ATM FNB or INB is initially converted into a common format known as a canonical frame Each canonical frame s header section contains source and destination information All canonical frames are forwarded to the module s group of SmartSwitch Application Specific Integrated Circuits ASICs collectively known as the SmartSwitch Core The SmartSwitch Core can process data in two modes as a traditional switch or as a Secure Fast Switch SFS When operating as a traditional switch the Fast Packet Switch makes filtering forwarding decisions based on Destination Address with standard IEEE 802 1d learning When operating in SFS mode all filtering forwarding decisions are based on a Destination Address Source Address pair and the associated receive transmit port Canonical frames that enter the 9A426 02 Module via the backplane interface FNB or INB and are destined for the module s front panel interface s are converted by the module s ATM Network Interface Block ANIB into 53 b
13. e Remove the APIM from its non conductive bag Locate the APIM s 80 pin female connector see Figure 2 3 Align the APIM s female connector with the 80 pin male connector in the APIM area of the 9A426 02 Module Also align the APIM s mounting holes with the four standoffs in the APIM area of the module see Figure 2 6 Preparing and Installing the 9A426 02 Module Figure 2 6 Attaching an APIM to a 9A426 02 Module Press down gently on the APIM to lock its female connector into the 9A426 02 Module s male connector Secure the APIM to the module Use a Phillips head screwdriver to attach four round head screws to the four standoffs on the 94426 02 Module Attach the 9A426 02 Module s ATM Port Retaining Plate see next page Steps 1 through 9 explain how to insert one APIM in the 9A426 02 Module To insert a second APIM repeat the same steps Attaching the 9A426 02 Module s ATM Port Retaining Plate 1 Place the module component side up on a non conductive flat surface Position the module so that the module s front faceplate is facing you Locate the area where the ATM Port Retaining Plate attaches to the faceplate Place the ATM Port Retaining Plate on the module align the retaining plate s securing holes with the module s securing holes Make sure the Retaining Plate s faceplate its smaller side is flush with the module s faceplate see Figure 2 7 Secure the retaining plate to
14. e BOOT PROM Upgrade Kit Installation instructions are included in the upgrade kit FLASH SIMM The 9A426 02 Module is shipped with a 4Mb FLASH SIMM The FLASH SIMM s socket is located on the underside of the module s daughterboard as shown in Figure 2 10 To upgrade the FLASH SIMM refer to the installation instructions included in the FLASH SIMM Upgrade Kit DRAM SIMM The 9A426 02 Module is shipped with 16 Mb of DRAM on the module s motherboard However if additional DRAM is desired you can install a DRAM SIMM in the socket on the underside of the module s daughterboard as shown in Figure 2 10 To install a DRAM SIMM refer to the installation instructions included in the DRAM SIMM Upgrade Kit Installing the Module into the SmartSwitch 9000 Chassis To install the 9A426 02 Module into the SmartSwitch 9000 Chassis follow the steps below To insure proper data transmission from the 9A426 02 Module to the INB on the SmartSwitch 9000 backplane two INB Terminator Modules must be installed on the rear of the SmartSwitch 9000 chassis Refer to the INB Terminator Module Installation Guide for information and installation procedure 1 Remove the blank panel covering the slot in which the module is being installed If you are only installing one module make sure the chassis other module slots are covered This action ensures proper airflow and cooling 2 15 Preparing and Installing the 9A426 02 Module 2
15. eters such as IP addresses device name etc To reset these parameters to Clear the factory defaults toggle this switch Once NVRAM reset you can use the defaults or enter new parameters which are stored in NVRAM when the module is powered down and remain there until the switch is toggled again Toggling this switch after pulling the board out of the SmartSwitch 9000 clears download Force BootP information from NVRAM and forces image 6 files to be downloaded from the station Download connected to the EPIM on the Environmental Module configured to act as that module s BOOTP server 5 Reserved For Factory Use Only 4 Reserved For Factory Use Only 3 Reserved For Factory Use Only 2 Reserved For Factory Use Only 1 Reserved For Factory Use Only 1Do not toggle Switch 8 unless you intend to reset the user configured passwords to their R factory default settings 2Do not toggle Switch 7 unless you intend to reset the user parameters to the factory default settings Preparing and Installing the 9A426 02 Module Removing the Daughterboard from the Motherboard Never expose the module s components to Electrostatic Discharge Make sure you have attached the module s disposable grounding strap to your wrist and always place the module on a non conductive surface To remove the module s daughterboard from the motherboard 1 Place the module component side up on a non conductive flat surface Positi
16. etwork flooding Broadcast interception allows customers to cost effectively control broadcast traffic in a switched network without requiring a router 1960 Core 3 6 The 1960 core provides the SNMP protocol stacks to support industry standard MIBs Additionally Cabletron enterprise extension MIBs are supported for each media type Advanced management services such as the Distributed LAN Monitor telnet and network address to MAC address mapping are also provided by the 1960 core The host engine sends and receives packets via the CPU SmartSwitch ASIC Interface This method allows the traditional switch to perform spanning tree protocol and other traditional switching functions The SMB Interfaces provide communication to the Host Engine for management functions and communication with other modules in the chassis Chapter 4 LANVIEW LEDs The front panel LANVIEW LEDs indicate the status of the module and aid in troubleshooting the module The LANVIEW LEDs of the 9A426 02 Module are shown in Figure 4 1 ATM System Status ZO INB Receive re 4 SMB Q CPU I LL INB Transmit FNB O O gt oe zd FNB Transmit Eine eee ep et ATM Transmit ATM Receive A i M 1 L ATM Receive gt 0 0 lt q ATM Transmit A T M 2 LL Figure 4 1 The LANVIEW LEDs of the 9A426 02 Module LANVIEW LEDs The functions of the System Status SMB and CPU LEDS are listed in Table 4 1 Table 4 1 System Status SMB and C
17. ftware LANE provides high speed ATM performance without a wholesale swap of hardware 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 intermodule management communication SMB 1 Bus The SMB 1 is a 1Mbs management bus located within the SmartSwitch 9000 This bus is utilized by all diagnostic controllers in the system including connectivity modules power supply modules and the environmental module The SMB 1 transports inter chassis information between system components such as power and environmental information as well as diagnostic messages Periodic loop back tests are performed by all modules which share this bus to ensure the validity of SMB 1 In the event a failure is detected on SMB 1 the SMB 10 may be used as an alternate communication channel Operation SMB 10 Bus The SMB 10 is a 1OMbs 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 optional Ethernet Port Interface Module EPIM located on the front of the Environmental Module Through an EPIM connection full SNMP management of the SmartSwitch 9000 is available out of band from user data Modules which share the SMB 10 bus periodically send out loop back
18. igure 2 1 The module s base level circuit board is known as the motherboard The module s second level circuit board is known as the daughterboard The removable daughterboard attaches to the motherboard s connectors and standoffs Both the motherboard and the daughterboard contain components that are accessible to the user Preparing and Installing the 9A426 02 Module motherboard daughterboard Figure 2 1 The 9A426 02 Module s two major circuit boards User Accessible Components on the Module s Motherboard The user accessible components on the module s motherboard include two Look Up Engines up to two user installed ATM Memory Upgrade SRAM SIMMs and up to two user installed ATM Port Interface Modules APIMs See Figure 2 2 The User Accessible Components on the motherboard of a 94426 02 Module are positioned in close proximity to one another Therefore to attain easier access for removing a desired component you may opt to remove an additional component For example you may remove an SRAM SIMM to gain better access for removing a Look Up Engine Preparing and Installing the 9A426 02 Module APIM SRAM SIMM Look Up Engine APIM Look Up Engine SRAM SIMM Figure 2 2 User Accessible Components on the 9A426 02 Module s motherboard Look Up Engines The 9A426 02 Module is shipped with two look up engines one f
19. nce and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation 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 uses generates and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed in accordance with the operator s manual may cause harmful interference to radio communications Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense WARNING Changes or modifications made to this device which are not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate the equipment VCCI Notice This equipment is in the 1st Class Category information equipment to be used in commercial and or industrial areas and conforms to the standards set by the Voluntary Control Council for Interference by Information Technology Equipment VCCI aimed at preventing radio interference in commercial and or industrial areas Consequently when used in a residential area or in an adjacent area thereto radio interference may be caused to radios and TV receivers etc Read the instructions for corre
20. nductive flat surface Position the module so that the module s front faceplate is to the left and the module s back backplane connectors is to the right See Figure 2 4 2 Locate the module s ATM Port Retaining Plates Each plate is secured by two screws and is located on the right side panel of the module s faceplate See Figure 2 4 Preparing and Installing the 9A426 02 Module ATM Port Retaining Plate do MU GIM ATM Port Retaining Plate Figure 2 4 The 9A426 02 Module APIM installation area in insert 2 6 Preparing and Installing the 9A426 02 Module 3 Use a Phillips head screwdriver to remove the two flathead securing screws see Figure 2 5 Set the screws aside 4 Remove the ATM Port Retaining Plate Set the plate aside Figure 2 5 Removing the ATM Port Retaining Plate Inserting an APIM into the 9A426 02 Module 1 2 Remove the module s ATM Port Retaining Plate Locate the area on the module where APIMs can be installed shown in Figure 2 4 This area contains eight standoffs short metal posts There are four standoffs arranged in an irregular rectangle for each APIM see insert in Figure 2 4 There is a round head screw at each end of these four standoffs Use a phillips head screwdriver to remove the four round head screws from the four standoffs Set the screws asid
21. o link 4 5 LANVIEW LEDs 4 6 Specifications Technical Specifications CPU Intel 1960 RISC based microprocessor Memory Main Memory 16 Mb standard expandable Flash Memory 4 Mb standard expandable Address Table Size 16 000 entries expandable Power 100 125 VAC or 200 250 VAC 50 60 Hz Network Interfaces APIM Connectors 5 1 Specifications Standards ATM Forum UNI v3 0 3 1 ITU 1 361 ATM Layer 0 2931 LAN Emulation v1 0 Safety It is the responsibility of the person who sells the system to which the module will be a part to ensure that the total system meets allowed limits of conducted and radiated emissions This equipment meets the safety requirements of UL 1950 CSA C22 2 No 950 EN 60950 TEC 950 The EMI Requirements of e FCC Part 15 Class A e EN 55022 Class A e VCCI Class I The EMC requirements of EN 50082 1 IEC 801 2 ESD IEC 801 3 Radiated susceptibility TEC 801 4 EFT Service MTBF MHBK 217E gt 200 000 hrs MTTR lt 0 5 hr Specifications Physical Dimensions 35 0 D x 44 0 H x 6 0 W centimeters 13 8 D x 17 4 H x 1 2 W inches Weight Unit 4 525 kgs 10 lbs Shipping lt 6 787 kgs 15 lbs Environment Operating Temperature 5 to 40 C 41 to 104 F Storage Temperature 30 to 90 C 22 to 164 F Relative Humidity 5 to 95 non condensing Specifications 5 4
22. on the module so that the module s front faceplate is to the left and the module s back backplane connectors is to the right The daughterboard abuts the backplane connectors see Figure 2 1 2 Locate the daughterboard s nine securing screws see Figure 2 9 3 Use a phillips head screwdriver to remove the securing screws Set the screws aside 4 Grasp the daughterboard and lift up 5 Turn the daughterboard over to reveal its user accessible components see Figure 2 10 2 12 Preparing and Installing the 9A426 02 Module securing LA screws U Figure 2 9 Daughterboard Attached to the 9A426 02 Module 2 13 Preparing and Installing the 9A426 02 Module SMB 1 PROM a BOOT PROM E FLASH SIMM slot DRAM SIMM slot DIP Switch Figure 2 10 User Accessible Components on Underside of Daughterboard SMB 1 PROM The 9A426 02 Module is shipped with an SMB 1 Firmware PROM The SMB 1 Firmware PROM is located on the underside of the module s daughterboard as shown in Figure 2 10 To upgrade the SMB 1 PROM install the SMB 1 PROM Upgrade Kit Installation instructions are included in the upgrade kit 2 14 Preparing and Installing the 9A426 02 Module BOOT PROM The 9A426 02 Module is shipped with a BOOT PROM The BOOT PROM is located on the underside of the module s daughterboard as shown in Figure 2 10 To upgrade the BOOT PROM install th
23. or each front panel port These components are located at the front section of the module as shown in Figure 2 2 Each Look Up Engine stores MAC Address Virtual Channel Pairings To increase the capacity of a front panel port s Look Up Engine install the Look Up Engine Upgrade Kit LUE UGK To increase the capacity of the module s second front panel port install an additional upgrade kit Installation instructions are included in each upgrade kit Preparing and Installing the 9A426 02 Module SRAM SIMMs APIMs Each front panel port on the 9A426 02 Module is equipped with two megabytes of Static Random Access Memory SRAM To increase the SRAM of a front panel port install the SRAM SIMM from the ATM Memory Upgrade Kit ATM MEM UGK in the port s corresponding SIMM socket To increase the SRAM of the module s second front panel port install an additional SRAM SIMM in the port s corresponding SIMM socket The SRAM SIMMs fit into the SIMM sockets located at the front section of the module as shown in Figure 2 2 Installation instructions are included in the upgrade kit The preparation of the 9A426 02 Module includes the installation of at least one ATM Port Interface Module APIM in one of the module s front panel ports if desired you can install two APIMs The module is shipped with no installed APIMs You customize the module to your particular need by selecting from a variety of APIMs and then installing the selec
24. packets to ensure the validity of SMB 10 In the event a fault is detected on the SMB 10 the SMB 1 can be used as an alternate communication channel by the modules System Diagnostic Controller This diagnostic controller is composed of a Z 80 microprocessor and its supporting logic The diagnostic controller is designed to control the power up sequencing of modules monitor the 9A426 02 Module input and output power parameters keep watch over the main host processor as well as monitor the temperature and control the SMB LANVIEW diagnostic LED Although the diagnostic controller and the main host processor can operate independent of each other if needed they exchange information about each other s status and overall module condition The information gathered by the diagnostic controller is available to the network manager via local remote management and the LCD located on the environment module The 9A426 02 Module has been designed so that in the event of a diagnostic controller fault the 9A426 02 Module will continue to function DC DC Converter The DC DC converter converts the 48 VDC on the system power bus to the necessary operating voltages for its host network services module The diagnostic controller monitors and controls the operation of the DC DC converter INB Network Interface Block The 9A426 02 Module s INB interface includes a Network Interface Block INB NIB Canonical frames processed by the module s SmartSwitch ASI
25. reset switch twice within three seconds e To shutdown the module press and hold the reset switch for three or more seconds e To restart the module press the reset switch momentarily To enhance module security use SNMP management to disable the reset switch Reset Switch Tee Figure 2 12 The Reset Switch 2 18 Chapter 3 Operation The 9A426 02 Module has three fixed network interface connections the module s two front panel ATM ports and the module s INB interface each connect to the module s SmartSwitch ASIC core In addition to fixed interface connections the module offers a user configurable FNB interface Through Local Management or SNMP you can connect the module s SmartSwitch ASIC core to one or none of the two FNB interfaces FNB 1 or FNB 2 Keep in mind that connecting the module s SmartSwitch ASIC core to an FNB interface also connects the selected FNB to the module s three fixed interface connections the two front panel ATM ports and the INB interface As shown in Figure 3 1 packets can be received simultaneously at the front panel ATM ports the INB interface and if configured by the user one of the FNB interfaces FNB 1 or FNB 2 All packets that enter the module are converted into a common format known as a canonical frame The SmartSwitch ASIC core s circuitry determines the ports to which the frames are forwarded Operation Front Panel Backplane FNB 1 A oro EER
26. ted APIM s in the module Figure 2 2 shows two APIMs installed in a 9A426 02 Module Installation instructions are provided in the following section Installing an APIM in the 9A426 02 Module To install an APIM in the 9A426 02 Module you must e Unpack the APIM e Remove the 9A426 02 Module s ATM Port Retaining Plate e Insert the APIM in the 9A426 02 Module e Attach the 9A426 02 Module s ATM Port Retaining Plate Throughout each of these procedures you must never expose the module s components to Electrostatic Discharge Make sure you have attached the module s disposable grounding strap to your wrist and always place the module on a non conductive surface Preparing and Installing the 9A426 02 Module Unpacking an APIM 1 Remove the APIM from the shipping box Save the box and packing materials in the event the APIM must be reshipped 2 Remove the APIM from the non conductive bag 3 Examine the APIM and check for damage If damage exists DO NOT proceed contact Cabletron Systems Technical Support Otherwise place the APIM back into the non conductive bag set the APIM aside and proceed 80 pin female connector Figure 2 3 An APIM 21 Removing the 9A426 02 Module s ATM Port Retaining Plate To install an APIM properly in the 9A426 02 Module you MUST remove the module s ATM Port Retaining Plate Failure to do so can damage the module and the APIM 1 Place the module component side up on a non co
27. the module Use a Phillips head screwdriver to attach two flathead mounting screws to the module Preparing and Installing the 9A426 02 Module Figure 2 7 Attaching the ATM Port Retaining Plate to the 9A426 02 Module User Accessible Components on the Module s Daughterboard The user accessible components on the module s daughterboard are located on the underside of the daughterboard These components include an eight position DIP switch a replaceable SMB 1 PROM a replaceable BOOT PROM and sockets for DRAM and FLASH memory You can access the DIP switch without removing the daughterboard However to access the other user accessible components on the daughterboard you must remove the daughterboard from the motherboard Preparing and Installing the 9A426 02 Module DIP Switch An eight position DIP switch is located on the module s daughterboard as shown in Figure 2 8 The functions of the switches are listed in Table 2 1 DIP Switch side view in insert Figure 2 8 Location of DIP Switch on the 9A426 02 Module s Daughterboard 2 10 Preparing and Installing the 9A426 02 Module Table 2 1 Function of DIP Switch Switch Function Description When toggled this switch clears user entered passwords stored in NVRAM and restores the default passwords Once the passwords are reset you can use the defaults or enter new passwords Clear Password The module uses NVRAM to store user entered param
28. turer Legal Representative in Europe Mr Ronald Fotino Mr J Solari Full Name Full Name Principal Compliance Engineer Managing Director E M E A Title Rochester NH USA Title Newbury Berkshire England Location Location iii Notice Chapter 1 Introduction PORTUARIO ed 1 2 Related Marta ado chee 1 4 Getting Help iso islands 1 4 Chapter 2 Preparing and Installing the 9A426 02 Module Unpacking the Module ieicioiicico tdci O RA antes O 2 1 The Module s Physical Layout seann 2 1 User Accessible Components on the Module s Motherboard 111111 111111111 2 2 Look Up Engines aa anita oil 2 3 SRAM SIMMS Oi 2 4 APINE R bez tie ct O 2 4 Installing an APIM in the 9A426 02 Modul8 ocoococononociconnnnononncnrornnennnnnnrarnororarnnnannnos 2 4 Unpacking an APIM stees estie ocio reinando coses racistas lindas 2 5 Removing the 9A426 02 Module s ATM Port Retaining Plate 2 5 Inserting an APIM into the 9A426 02 MOdule cccccccceesssesesteteeseeceseseseseens 2 7 Attaching the 9A426 02 Module s ATM Port Retaining Plate 2 8 User Accessible Components on the Module s Daughterboard 11111111 2 9 PIP Si A di 2 10 Removing the Daughterboard from the Motherboard 1111 11 1 1111111111 2 12 Installing the Module into the SmartSwitch 9000 Chassis 1 1414114144111111111 2 15 The Res t Switchs ianen oc
29. yte ATM cells The ANIB uses a separate set of ASICs to perform hardware based packet to cell conversions This conversion process is an integral part of the module s ability to provide high performance interconnections between legacy LANs and ATM attached networks 1 1 Introduction Conversely canonical frames destined for the FNB bus on the SmartSwitch 9000 backplane are converted into FDDI packets via the 9A426 02 Module s FDDI Network Interface Block FNIB and then forwarded onto the FNB Canonical frames destined for the INB bus on the SmartSwitch 9000 backplane are converted into fixed length data packets via the 9A426 02 Module s INB Network Interface Block INB NIB and then forwarded onto the INB Features Processor The 9A426 02 Module is equipped with an advanced Intel i960 microprocessor This microprocessor provides a platform for all management functions within a scalable RISC based architecture SmartSwitch Core The 9A426 02 Module incorporates the SmartSwitch Core a collection of custom Application Specific Integrated Circuits ASICs designed specifically for high speed switching The SmartSwitch ASIC bus is 64 bits wide with a bandwidth of 640 Mbps Since all frame translation address lookups and forwarding decisions are performed in hardware the 9A426 02 Module can obtain a throughput performance of greater than 750K pps Management The 9A426 02 Module has one full implementation of SMT Version 7
30. zna Ma GAL ni AA aaa aa ask 2 18 Chapter3 Operation LAN Ema Ori oO O th dp dit A de beste oe alee dla 3 3 System Management BUSES aini eaea a E aR eaae Re AE aaRS ERS EATERS 3 3 SMB 1 BUS zazywac ada ico wk ki aa a aa ets es 3 3 SMB 10 BUS ct iaa iia tale LASEK 3 4 System Diagnostic Controlere e siini epa e ae E EAEE EE 3 4 DE DE ea AN a ENE I A SEEE TA E EEES 3 4 INB Network Interface Block oooncononoccnonnnonnconancnnnonanoconaconnnnnnnconnnonnnonnn conan non nncnnoss 3 4 FDDI Network Interface Block ooonconononocicnnnnnnonanconnnonnccnnnconnnonanocnncnonnonnn conan non nnonnnos 3 5 ATM Network Interface Block cccccccscesssseesecessecesscessecesecsseecssecsseecssceesseseeesaecesees 3 5 SecureFast Virtual Networking ococooconononononnoncnncncncnoneneraranancnnnnnrorarnnno nan ar nr narararanannnnos 3 5 1960 Corina id ahs Deas 3 6 Contents Chapter 4 Chapter 5 vi LANVIEW LEDs Specifications Technical Specifications aaa 5 1 CPU et dO WOJE A O and ONA A Oda 5 1 MEMOGY e E E ANO 5 1 Address Table Size A a AA 5 1 AN O O 5 1 Netw tk Interfaces sc ni n tance ocd ai Ado ita 5 1 Standards A A OWA A ON ANN NON 5 2 Safety ad PARADA RAA OOOO A OLAP 5 2 DEE VICO arta aside oni A el ALO 5 2 Physical ita ti cata dd tada 5 3 DO AEN NON 5 3 WISE awa O ONO E EE A O o aria 5 3 Environment aen anan A eee sa s ia 5 3 Chapter 1 Introduction The 9A426 02 ATM Module is a hardware based switching mo
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