3com CoreBuilder 5000 100BASE-TX Workgroup FastModule User Guide

CoreBuilder™ 5000

100BASE-TX Workgroup FastModule User Guide

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ABOUT THIS GUIDE

Audience 1 How to Use This Guide 1 Conventions 2 Related Documents 3

3Com Documents 3 Reference Documents 4

1 INTRODUCTION

100BASE-TX Workgroup FastModule Description 1-1

12-Port 100BASE-TX Workgroup FastModule 1-2

100BASE-TX Workgroup FastModule Features 1-3

Managing 100BASE-TX Workgroup FastModules 1-4 Determining Model Number 1-4 100BASE-TX Workgroup FastModules 1-5

2 DESIGNING YOUR NETWORK

Implementing 100BASE-TX FastModules in the Network 2-1

Software Requirements 2-1 Network Configuration Rules 2-2

Before Configuring Your Network 2-2 Basic Network Rules 2-3 Network Backplane Restrictions 2-3

Using Module Workgroups 2-4

Workgroup Definition 2-4

Setting Redundant Links 2-5

Setting Redundancy Between Two Ports on One FastModule 2-5

Setting Redundancy Between Ports on Two FastModules 2-5 Making Network Connections 2-7 Sample 100BASE-TX Workgroup FastModule Configuration 2-7

3 INSTALLING THE MODULE

Precautionary Procedures 3-1 Unpacking Procedures 3-2 Quick Installation 3-3 Setting DIP Switches 3-4

DIP Switch Features 3-4 Setting the DIP Switches 3-4 DIP Switch Definition 3-5

Default DIP Switch Settings 3-6

Installing the Module 3-7

4 CONFIGURING THE MODULE

Configuring the Module 4-1

Configuration Overview 4-2 Set Port Mode Commands 4-2

Enable/Disable/Shutdown Ports Command 4-3 Setting Port Redundancy Command 4-3 Setting Remote Diagnostics Command 4-3 Set Port Alert Filter Command 4-4 Network Selection 4-5

Showing Module Configurations 4-6

Show Module Command 4-6 Show Port Command 4-6

Gathering Repeater Statistics 4-7

Statistics-Gathering Process 4-7

Monitor Command 4-8 Gathering Repeater Statistics Through SNMP 4-11 Show Counter Command 4-12

Monitoring the Front Panel 4-14

Module Status LED 4-14 Port Status and Activity LEDs 4-14

Verifying LED and Network Operation 4-17

Using the CoreBuilder 5000 Controller Module to Verify Bi-color LED Operation 4-17

Using the DMM to Verify Network Connections 4-17

Verifying Network Connections for the 12-port 100BASE-TX

Workgroup FastModule 4-18

5 TROUBLESHOOTING

Troubleshooting Using the Module Status LED 5-1 Troubleshooting Using the Port Status LEDs 5-2 Obtaining Technical Assistance 5-3

A SPECIFICATIONS

Standard Protocol A-1 Cable Specifications A-1 Environmental Specifications A-2 Mechanical Specifications A-2 Power Specifications A-2 Regulatory Compliance A-3

B TECHNICAL SUPPORT

Online Technical Services B-1

World Wide Web Site B-2

3Com Bulletin Board Service B-2

Access by Analog Modem B-2

Access by Digital Modem B-2 3ComFacts Automated Fax Service B-3 3ComForum on CompuServe Online Service B-3

Support From Your Network Supplier B-4 Support From 3Com Corporation B-5 Returning Products for Repair B-6 Accessing the 3Com MIB B-6 Contacting 3Com Technical Publications B-7

INDEX

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FIGURES

1-1 CoreBuilder 5000 12-Port 100BASE-TX Workgroup FastModule Front

Panel 1-2

2-1 Sample 100BASE-TX Workgroup FastModule Configuration 2-8 3-1 12-Port 100BASE-TX Workgroup FastModule DIP Switch Location 3-5 3-2 Installing a CoreBuilder 5000 Module 3-8 3-3 Opened and Closed Module Ejectors 3-9 4-1 12-Port 100BASE-TX Workgroup FastModule Faceplate 4-15

TABLES

1 How to Use This Guide 1 1-1 100BASE-TX Workgroup FastModule Features 1-3 1-2 100BASE-TX Workgroup FastModules 1-5 2-1 Fast Ethernet Channel Assignment Effect on Backplane Channels 2-4 2-2 Network Connections 2-7 3-1 Quick Installation Checklist 3-3 3-2 Network Selection DIP Switch Settings 3-6 4-1 Repeater Statistics Description 4-10 4-2 12-Port 100BASE-TX Workgroup FastModule LED Interpretations 4-16 5-1 Module Status LED Troubleshooting 5-1 5-2 Port Status LED Troubleshooting 5-2

A-1 Standard Supported Protocol A-1 A-2 Required Cable Type and Maximum Segment Length A-1 A-3 Environmental Specifications A-2 A-4 Mechanical Specifications A-2 A-5 Power Specifications A-2 A-6 Regulatory Certifications A-3

ABOUT THIS GUIDE

This guide explains how to install 3Com CoreBuilder 5000 12-Port 100BASE-TX Workgroup FastModules, manage100BASE-TX Workgroup FastModules using the 3Com Management Module, and monitor network traffic.

If the information in the release notes shipped with your product differs from the information in this guide, follow the release note instructions.

Audience This guide is intended for the following people at your site:

■ Network manager or administrator

■ Trained hardware installer or service personnel

CoreBuilder 5000 Distributed

How to Use This Guide

the following table shows the location of specific information.

Table 1 How to Use This Guide

If you are looking for: Turn to:

Information about 100BASE-TX Workgroup FastModule features and benefits.

Information about designing and expanding the network and using module workgroups.

Information about unpacking and installing the module. Chapter 3 Information about configuring the module. Chapter 4 Information about verifying LED and network operation. Chapter 4 Understanding and troubleshooting using front panel LEDs. Chapter 5 Specification for the 100BASE-TX Workgroup FastModule. Appendix A Information about getting technical support. Appendix B

Chapter 1

Chapter 2

2 ABOUT THIS GUIDE

Conventions The following tables list conventions used throughout this guide.

Icon Notice Type Alerts you to...

Information note Important features or instructions

Caution Risk of personal safety, system damage, or loss

of data

Warning Risk of severe personal injury

Convention Description

“Enter” vs. “Type” When the word “enter” is used in this guide, it means

type something, then press the Return or Enter key. Do not press the Return or Enter key when an instruction simply says “type.”

Text represented as

screen display

Text represented as

commands

Italics Italics are used to denote new terms or emphasis.

This ty peface is used to represent displays that appear on your terminal screen. For example:

Enter value in Hex:

This typeface is used to represent commands that you enter. For example:

show vbridg e 3 aft bri dge_port 6.all

INTRODUCTION

This chapter describes the 3Com CoreBuilder™ 5000 12-Port 100BASE-TX Workgroup FastModule (Model Number 3C96512M-TX). This chapter contains the following sections about the 12-Port 100BASE-TX Workgroup FastModule:

■ 100BASE-TX Workgroup FastModule Description

■ 100BASE-TX Workgroup FastModule Features

100BASE-TX Workgroup FastModule Description

The CoreBuilder 5000 100BASE-TX Workgroup FastModule is a high-speed module for the 3Com Hub.

The 100BASE-TX Workgroup FastModule provides:

■ Twelve shared 100BASE-TX-compliant ports using RJ-45 shielded

connectors supporting 100BASE-TX transmission over category 5 unshielded or shielded twisted-pair cabling.

Collectively, these ports form a single group that can be assigned to one of the 4 Fast Ethernet backplane channels or a single isolated channel.

■ Twelve bicolored LEDs and a module status LED on the front panel.

These LEDs provide status information for the module and each of the ports (Figure 1-1

CoreBuilder 5000 Integrated System

1-2 INTRODUCTION

12-Port 100BASE-TX

Workgroup

FastModule

Figure 1-1

illustrates the front panel of the 12-Port 100BASE-TX

Workgroup FastModule.

MOD STAT

1 4 7

Module status LED

Port status LEDs

RJ45 connectors (ports 1 to 4)

RJ45 connectors (ports 5 to 8)

10X

11X

12X

6512M-TX

RJ45 connectors (ports 9 to 12)

Figure 1-1 CoreBuilder 5000 12-Port 100BASE-TX Workgroup FastModule

Front Panel

100BASE-TX Workgroup FastModule Features 1-3

100BASE-TX Workgroup FastModule Features

Table 1-1 lists the CoreBuilder 5000 12-Port 100BASE-TX Workgroup

FastModule features.

Table 1-1 100BASE-TX Workgroup FastModule Features

Feature Description

Workgroup Fast Ethernet

Connectivity to Four Fast Ethernet Channels

Fault Tolerance Ensures maximum network availability with no single

Remote Diagnostics Checks driver and receiver integrity using Remote

Repeater Statistics Provides IEEE Repeater statistics-gathering for monitoring

Inventory Management

Power Management Supports CoreBuilder 5000 power management

Hot Swap Ability You can insert or remove 100BASE-TX Workgroup

In-band and Out-of-band Management

Provides high-density workgroup Ethernet FastModules for implementation of Fast Ethernet to the desktop. Workgroups help you achieve reduced traffic congestion and increased service levels on the existing network by implementing microsegmented Fast Ethernet.

Connects to each of the four Fast Ethernet channels located on the TriChannel CoreBuilder 5000 hub.

point of failure (redundant link).

Diagnostics mode. Setting a port to this mode allows the port to indicate a receive link error to the externally-connected port by not transmitting any link signals.

of CoreBuilder 5000 network management architecture. In addition, the 12-Port 10BASE-TX module supports

Repeater Management Information Base (MIB) statistics through the terminal without the need for a Network Monitor Card.

Maintains inventory information for the 12-Port 100BASE-TX module in non-volatile RAM (NVRAM). Information includes the module serial number, power requirements, power class settings (for example, power on priority), date of manufacture, and a user note pad for entering installation-specific information.

architecture which enables the hub to intelligently enable or disable modules depending on the available power in the system.

FastModules without powering off the CoreBuilder 5000 chassis.

Provides in-band SNMP and TELNET management through the 3Com CoreBuilder 5000 Distributed Management Module. Also provides out-of-band SLIP management.

backplane of the

1-4 INTRODUCTION

To access in-band management in a hub with all 100BASE-TX Workgroup FastModules, you must have another type of FastModule, SwitchModule, or 10BASE-T Ethernet module and network monitor card installed.

Managing

100BASE-TX

Workgroup

FastModules

Determining Model

Number

You can manage CoreBuilder 5000 100BASE-TX Workgroup FastModules using the DMM command line interface.

The DMM supports:

■ In-band management using SNMP (Simple Network Management

Protocol) or TELNET

■ Out-of-band management using SLIP (Serial Line Interface Protocol)

for TELNET and SNMP

You must use DMM software Version v4.1 or later to manage and configure the 12-Port 100BASE-TX Workgroup FastModules.

You need to determine your model number to:

■ Be able to perform configurations effectively

■ Identify your product for product orders or customer support

■ Make certain you have the correct model number

The model number on 100BASE-TX Workgroup FastModule faceplate may differ slightly from the model number registered in the DMM or Advanced DMM software. To determine your FastModule model number for product orders or customer support:

1 Use the model number registered in the DMM or Advanced DMM

software (to determine your software version).

2 Add the prefix 3C9 to the model number.

For example, use the number 3C96512M-TX for Model Number 6512M-TX.

To determine the 100BASE-TX Workgroup FastModule model number, enter the command SHOW MODULE ALL at the DMM prompt and use the model number listed in the Module field.

100BASE-TX Workgroup FastModule Features 1-5

100BASE-TX

Workgroup

FastModules

Table 1-2

Table 1-2 100BASE-TX Workgroup FastModules

Model Number Occupies Ports

3C96512M-TX (faceplate shows 6512M-TX)

describes the 100BASE-TX Workgroup FastModule.

1 slot 12 100BASE-TX ports with

RJ-45 shielded connectors

DESIGNING YOUR NETWORK

Implementing 100BASE-TX FastModules in the Network

Software

Requirements

This chapter describes how to configure networks that use the CoreBuilder Workgroup FastModules.

This chapter contains the following sections:

■ Implementing 100BASE-TX FastModules in the Network

■ Using Module Workgroups

■ Setting Redundant Links

■ Making Network Connections

■ Sample 100BASE-TX Workgroup FastModule Configuration

This section describes the following topics:

■ Software Requirements

■ Network Configuration Rules

This chapter describes how to use the CoreBuilder 5000 hub with the 12-Port 100BASE-TX Workgroup FastModule.

You must have the 3Com Module (DMM) and the advanced DMM/Controller module software Version v4.1 or later to manage and configure 12-Port 100BASE-TX Workgroup FastModules.

™

5000 hub and CoreBuilder 5000 12-Port 100BASE-TX

CoreBuilder 5000 Distributed Management

2-2 DESIGNING YOUR NETWORK

Network

Configuration Rules

This section describes general rules for configuring a Fast Ethernet network using twisted pair as the horizontal medium (connection to printers, computers). It also provides rules to ensure that your network configuration conforms to distance limitations imposed by Ethernet and networking equipment.

The following topics are discussed:

■ Before Configuring Your Network

■ Basic Network Rules

■ Network Backplane Restrictions

Before Configuring Your Network

Before you configure your network, consider your:

■ Plans for expansion – If the network expands beyond a certain

size, you may need to add additional internetworking devices.

■ Maximum cable length – Cabling requirements include:

■ 100 Ohm 2-pair Category 5 UTP for up to 100 meters (328 feet)

■ 100 Ohm STP for up to 100 meters (328 feet)

■ Management access – For in-band management through the

DMM, SNMP and TELNET require another type of Downlink Fastmodule, SwitchModule, or 10BASE-T Ethernet module and network monitor card installed in the hub.

Out-of-band management requires Serial Line Interface Protocol (SLIP) (includes SNMP, TELNET) and Direct Asynchronous terminals.

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CONTENTS

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TABLES

ABOUT THIS GUIDE

Audience This guide is intended for the following people at your site:

How to Use This Guide

Conventions The following tables list conventions used throughout this guide.

Related Documents 3

■ 3Com Documents

Reference Documents The following documents supply related background information:

INTRODUCTION

100BASE-TX Workgroup FastModule Description

100BASE-TX Workgroup FastModule Features

Table 1-2 100BASE-TX Workgroup FastModules

DESIGNING YOUR NETWORK

■ Software Requirements

Before Configuring Your Network