Cabletron Systems 9T427-16 User manual

9032172-04

SmartSwitch 9000

9T425-16, 9T427-16, and 9T428-16

Token Ring Module

User’s Guide

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Notice

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Order Number: 9032172-04

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and

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are

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and

SmartSwitch 9000

are

trademarks of Cabletron Systems, Inc.

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Notice

FCC Notice

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two

conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any

interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

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 operatorÕs 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 modiÞcations made to this device which are not expressly approved by the

party responsible for compliance could void the userÕs authority to operate the equipment.

VCCI Notice

This is a Class A product based on the standard of the Voluntary Control Council for Interference by

Information Technology Equipment (VCCI). If this equipment is used in a domestic environment,

radio disturbance may arise. When such trouble occurs, the user may be required to take corrective

actions.

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 prŽsent appareil numŽrique nÕŽmet pas de bruits radioŽlectriques dŽpassant les limites applicables

aux appareils numŽriques de la class A prescrites dans le R•glement sur le brouillage radioŽlectrique

ŽdictŽ par le minist•re des Communications du Canada.

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DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY

Application of Council Directive(s):

89/336/EEC

73/23/EEC

Manufacturer’s Name:

Cabletron Systems, Inc.

Manufacturer’s Address:

35 Industrial Way

PO Box 5005

Rochester, NH 03867

European Representative Name:

Mr. J. Solari

European Representative Address:

Cabletron Systems Limited

Nexus House, Newbury Business Park

London Road, Newbury

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Conformance to Directive(s)/Product Standards:

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Equipment Type/Environment:

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.

Manufacturer Legal Representative in Europe

Mr. Ronald Fotino Mr. J. Solari

________________________________________ ________________________________________

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Principal Compliance Engineer Managing Director - E.M.E.A.

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Contents

Chapter 1 Introduction

Features........................................................................................................................... 1-1

Related Manuals............................................................................................................ 1-4

Getting Help .................................................................................................................. 1-5

Chapter 2 Installation

Installing the SmartSwitch 9000 Module................................................................... 2-1

The Reset Switch ........................................................................................................... 2-3

Setting the Module Card DIP Switch ......................................................................... 2-4

Front Panel Cabling ...................................................................................................... 2-6

The 9T425-16 and 9T427-16 Modules.................................................................. 2-6

Station Port Pins.............................................................................................. 2-6

Lobe Port Pins ................................................................................................. 2-7

The 9T428-16 Module............................................................................................ 2-7

Recommended Cable Lengths .................................................................................... 2-8

Defaults......................................................................................................................... 2-10

Chapter 3 Operation

TNIB................................................................................................................................ 3-2

Switching........................................................................................................................ 3-3

Transparent Switching.................................................................................................. 3-3

Source Route and Source Route Translational Switching ....................................... 3-4

Spanning Tree Algorithm - IEEE 802.1d .................................................................... 3-4

System Management Buses ......................................................................................... 3-5

SMB-1 Bus ............................................................................................................... 3-5

SMB-10 Bus ............................................................................................................. 3-5

System Diagnostic Controller...................................................................................... 3-6

DC/DC Converter ........................................................................................................ 3-6

INB NIB .......................................................................................................................... 3-6

SecureFast Switch.......................................................................................................... 3-6

i960 Core......................................................................................................................... 3-7

Chapter 4 LANVIEW LEDs

Notice

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Chapter 5 Speciﬁcations

Safety...............................................................................................................................5-1

Service............................................................................................................................. 5-1

Physical...........................................................................................................................5-2

Dimensions .............................................................................................................5-2

Weight......................................................................................................................5-2

Electrical .........................................................................................................................5-2

Standards........................................................................................................................ 5-2

Port Interfaces................................................................................................................5-2

1-1

Chapter 1

Introduction

The 9T425-16, 9T427-16, and 9T428-16 Token Ring SmartSwitch 9000

ª

Modules

are Enterprise Backbone switches supporting Smart Networking Services, RMON

per port and Dedicated Token Ring. The 9T425-16, 9T427-16, and 9T428-16

modules (shown in Figure 1-1) provide sixteen ports, either UTP or STP for the

9T425-16 and 9T427-16, or multimode Þber for the 9T428-16. Combined with its

connection to the INB2 backplane, this provides for up to 112 or 224 separate

Token Ring segments to be interconnected within a single SmartSwitch 9000

chassis.

Features

Processor

The 9T425-16, 9T427-16, and 9T428-16 are equipped with an advanced Intel i960

microprocessor. This microprocessor provides a platform for all management

functions within a scalable RISC-based architecture.

SmartSwitch 9000 ASIC – Distributed Switching

These modules provide the fastest Switching fabric available at 750 Kpps. Each

module contains its own switch fabric - eliminating central board Single Point of

Failure.

System Management

As with most SmartSwitch 9000 modules, the 9T425-16, 9T427-16, and 9T428-16

interface to the two System Management Buses (SMB-1 and SMB-10) for

intermodule management.

Connectivity

The 9T425-16, 9T427-16, and 9T428-16 provide sixteen front panel C-ports,

allowing direct station attachment or station emulation for hub connections. STP

and UTP cables are supported by the 9T425-16 and 9T427-16, and multimode Þber

is supported by the 9T428-16.

Introduction

1-2

Figure 1-1. The 9T425-16, 9T427-16, and 9T428-16 SmartSwitch 9000 Modules

TOKEN RING

9T427-16

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1-3

Introduction

Packet Switching

Packet Switching occurs between the front panel Token Ring connections and/or

to any other module in the chassis via the INB2 bus. These modules are capable of

Transparent Bridging or Source Route Translational Bridging. IEEE 802.1d

Spanning Tree Protocol is supported in all bridging functions.

Source Route Translational Switching

Allows both transparent (TP) and Source Route (SR) packets to be forwarded. SR

packets are translated to TP; the Route Information Field (RIF) is stripped and

cached on each front panel port inbound SR. Outbound packets are automatically

reverse-translated by appending RIF data from the RIF cache into the packets

before transmission.

Management Information Base (MIB) Support

The 9T425-16, 9T427-16, and 9T428-16 modules provide MIB support including:

¥ IETF MIB II (RFC 1213)

¥ IETF RMON MIB (RFC 1757 and 1513)

¥ IETF Bridge MIBs (RFC 1493 and 1525)

¥ IEEE 802.5 Token Ring MIB (RFC 1748)

¥ IEEE DTR MAC MIB

¥ Cabletron Enterprise MIBs

LANVIEW LEDs

The 9T425-16, 9T427-16, and 9T428-16 use LANVIEW Ð the 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.

Hot Swapping

The 9T425-16, 9T427-16, and 9T428-16 can be installed or removed from the

chassis while the SmartSwitch 9000 is powered up without affecting the operation

of the remaining modules in the chassis.

RMON

Five RMON groups are supported in the 9T425-16, 9T427-16, and 9T428-16:

Statistics, History, Alarms, Events, and Token Ring.

Broadcast Thresholds

The 9T425-16, 9T427-16, and 9T428-16 contain broadcasts in the event of a

broadcast storm.

For a complete list of supported MIBs, refer to the release notes provided in

the module package.

NOTE

Introduction

1-4

SFVLAN

(SecureFast Virtual LANS)

The 9T425-16, 9T427-16, and 9T428-16 allow connection-orientated Switched

Virtual Circuits (SVC).

Protocol Translations

The 9T425-16, 9T427-16, and 9T428-16 allow Òany-to-anyÓ connectivity for IPX, IP,

SNA, Netbios, Appletalk protocols between Token Ring and Ethernet, FDDI, and

Fast Ethernet devices.

Dedicated Token Ring - Auto TXI or TKP Modes

The 9T425-16, 9T427-16, and 9T428-16 can operate in either TXI (Transmit

Immediate, a.k.a. Full Duplex) or TKP (Token Passing, a.k.a. Standard) modes.

TXI is tried Þrst. If this is incompatible with other products on the ring, TKP mode

is used.

Auto MTU Size

If the user changes the ring speed, The MTU is automatically set to the maximum

size for that speed. The maximum allowable MTU is 8130 bytes @16 Mbps or 4500

bytes @4 Mbps. The user may set the MTU to a smaller size, if desired.

Auto Ring Number Detection

The 9T425-16, 9T427-16, and 9T428-16 set the Ring Number automatically to

match the current number in use on the ring segment. (May be toggled off. The

default setting is enabled.)

Related Manuals

The manuals listed below should be used to supplement the procedures and

technical data contained in this manual.

SmartSwitch 9000 Installation Guide

SmartSwitch 9000 Operations Guide

SmartSwitch 9000 9C300-1 Environmental Module UserÕs Guide

SmartSwitch 9000 9C214-1 AC Power Supply UserÕs Guide

SmartSwitch 9000 Local Management UserÕs Guide

1-5

Introduction

Getting Help

For additional support related to this device or document, contact Cabletron

Systems using one of the following methods:

Before calling Cabletron Systems, have the following information ready:

¥ Your Cabletron Systems service contract number

¥ A description of the failure

¥ A description of any action(s) already taken to resolve the problem (e.g.,

changing mode switches, rebooting the unit, etc.)

¥ The serial and revision numbers of all involved Cabletron Systems products in

the network

¥ A description of your network environment (layout, cable type, etc.)

¥ Network load and frame size at the time of trouble (if known)

¥ The device history (i.e., have you returned the device before, is this a recurring

problem, etc.)

¥ Any previous Return Material Authorization (RMA) numbers

World Wide Web http://www.cabletron.com/

Phone (603) 332-9400

Internet mail support@cabletron.com

FTP ftp://ftp.cabletron.com/

Login

anonymous

Password

your email address

To send comments or suggestions concerning this document, contact the

Cabletron Systems Technical Writing Department via the following

email address:

[email protected]

Make sure to include the document Part Number in the email message.

Introduction

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2-1

Chapter 2

Installation

Installing the SmartSwitch 9000 Module

The SmartSwitch 9000 module may be installed into any two available slots. To

install, follow the steps below:

1. Remove the blank panels covering the slots that the module is being mounted

in. All other slots must be covered if modules are not being installed, to ensure

proper airßow and cooling.

2. Carefully remove the module from the shipping box. (Save the box and

packing materials in the event the module must be reshipped.)

3. 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 2-1.

4. Remove the module from the plastic bag. Observe all precautions to prevent

damage from Electrostatic Discharge (ESD).

5. Carefully examine the module, checking for shipping damage. If any damage

exists, DO NOT install the module. Contact Cabletron Systems Technical

Support immediately.

6. The module is installed into the chassis by sliding it into a pair of slots and

locking down both pairs of top and bottom plastic tabs, as shown in

Figure 2-1. Take care that the module slides in straight and engages the

backplane connectors properly. Ensure that both circuit cards are between the

card guides. Check both the upper and lower tracks of both cards.

The INB Terminator Modules must be installed on the rear of the fourteen slot

chassis before powering up this module. The INB Terminator Modules are not

required on the six slot chassis. Refer to the INB Terminator Modules

Installation Guide for information and installation procedure.

NOTE

Installation

2-2

Figure 2-1. Installing the SmartSwitch 9000 Module

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FLNK

8

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Circuit Card

Card Guides

Metal Back-Panel

Receptacle for

ESD wrist strap

Warning:

Ensure that the circuit card is between the card guides.

Lock down the top and bottom plastic tabs

at the same time, applying even pressure.

2-3

Installation

The Reset Switch

The Reset switch is located on the front panel, under the top plastic tab as shown

in Figure 2-2. It serves two functions:

¥ Pressing the reset switch twice within three seconds causes the processor (i960)

to reset.

¥ Pressing and holding the switch for three or more seconds causes the module

to shutdown. Pressing and holding the switch again for three seconds restarts

the module.

SNMP management may be used to disable this switch to enhance module

security.

Figure 2-2. The Reset Switch

SMB

CPU

Reset Switch

Installation

2-4

Setting the Module Card DIP Switch

An eight position DIP switch is located just under the edge of the top module card

as shown in Figure 2-3. The functions of the switch are listed in Table 2-1.

Figure 2-3. Location of Module DIP Switch

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

2-5

Installation

See the

Cautions

at the end of this table.

Table 2-1. Functions of DIP Switch

Switch Function Description

8 Clear

Password

1

When toggled, this switch clears user-entered

passwords stored in NVRAM, and restores the

default passwords. Once reset you can use the

defaults or enter new passwords.

7 Clear

NVRAM

2

The module uses NVRAM to store user-

entered parameters such as IP addresses,

device name, etc. To reset these parameters to

the factory defaults, toggle this switch. Once

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.

6 Force BootP

Download

Toggling this switch after pulling the board out

of the SmartSwitch 9000, clears download

information from NVRAM and forces image

Þles to be downloaded from the station

conÞgured to act as that modulesÕ BOOTP

server.

5 Reserved For Factory Use Only (Factory Default is OFF)

4 Reserved For Factory Use Only (Factory Default is OFF)

3 Reserved For Factory Use Only (Factory Default is OFF)

2 Reserved For Factory Use Only (Factory Default is OFF)

1 Reserved For Factory Use Only (Factory Default is OFF)

1

Do not toggle Switch 8 unless you intend to reset the user-conÞgured passwords

to their factory default settings.

2

Do not toggle Switch 7 unless you intend to reset the user parameters to the

factory default settings.

!

CAUTION

Installation

2-6

Front Panel Cabling

This section details the front panel cabling for the 9T425-16, 9T427-16, and

9T428-16 modules.

The 9T425-16 and 9T427-16 Modules

This section shows the pin-outs for wiring cable to the front panel RJ45

connectors.

Station Port Pins

Figure 2-4 illustrates the signal assignments for RJ45 station port pins.

Figure 2-4. RJ45 Station Port Pins – Signal Assignments

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Cable Shield

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Cable Shield

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