Avaya Release Notes for the Business Policy Switch 2000 Release Notes

Part No. 210676-E
September 2001

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Santa Clara, CA 95054

Release Notes for the
Business Policy Switch 2000

Software Version 1.2

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Copyright © 2001 Nortel Networks

All rights reserved. September 2001.
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
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Introduction

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These release notes for the Nortel Networks* Business Policy Switch 2000
software version 1.2 provide information about software and operational issues
not included in the Bus ine ss Policy Switch 2000 (BPS 2000) software version 1.2
guides.

To obtain the software version 1.2, download the following files from the
Customer Support World Wide Web site:

• bps2k120_28.img (software fil e)

• bps2kdiag_110.bin (diagnostics file)

Note: When you are downloading with a mixed (or Hybrid) stack,
ensure that a BPS 2000 switch is Unit 1 and is the base unit.

To obtain the Java* Device Manager (DM) software to manage the BPS 2000,
download the following file from the Customer Support World Wide Web site:

•DM 5.3.1.0

These release notes provide information on version 1.2 and cover the following
topics:

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• “Compa tibility with BayStack 450 switches,” next

• “New features and enhancements” on page 5

• “Resolved issues” on page 6

• “Known issues” on page 6

• “Known limitations” on page 9

• “Related publications” on page 11

• “How to get help” on page 12

Compatibility with BayStack 450 switches

The BPS 2000 software version 1.2 is compatible with BayStack* 450 software
versions 4.0 and 4.1.

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4 Compatibility with BayStack 450 switches

You can stack the BPS 2000 up to 8 units high. There are two types of stacks:

• Pure BPS 2000 —This stack has only BPS 2000 switches. It is sometimes
referred to as a pur e sta ck. The st ack ope rati onal mod e f or th is ty pe of st ack is
Pure BPS 2000 Mode.

• Hybrid—This stack has a combination of BPS 2000 switches and BayStack
450 and/or BayStack 410 switches. It is sometimes referred to as a mixed
stack. The stack operational mode for this type of stack is Hybrid Mode.

All BPS 2000 switches in the stack must be running the identical version of
software, and all the BayStack switches must be running the identical version of
software.

When you are working with a mixed stack, you must ensure that the
Interoperability Software Version Numbers (ISVN) are iden tical. That is, the
ISVN number for the BayStack 450 switch and BayStack 410 switch must have
the same ISVN as th e BPS 2000. I f th e ISVNs a re no t the same , the stack does not
operate. The ISVNs and the accompanying software release are:

• ISVN 1
— BayStack 410 or Bay Stack 450—version 3.1
— BPS 2000—versions 1.0 and 1.0.1

• ISVN 2
— BayStack 10 or BayStack 450—versions 4.0 and 4.1
— BPS 2000—versions 1.1, 1.1.1, and 1.2

In sum, the stacking software compatibility requirements are as follows:

• Pure BPS 2000 stack—All units must be running the same software version.

• Pure BayStack 450 stack—All units must be running the same software
version.

• Hybrid stack:
— All BPS 2000 units must be running the same software version.
— All BayStack 410 units must be running the same software version.
— All BayStack 450 units must be running the same software version.
— All software versions must have the identical ISVN.

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New features and enhancements 5

To find out which version of the BPS 2000 software is running, use the Console
Interface (CI) menus or the Web-based management system:

• CI menus—From the main menu of the Console, choose Systems
Characteristics menu. The software currently running is displayed in
sysDescr.

• Web-based management system—Open the System Information page, which
is under Administration on the main menu. The software currently running is
displayed in the sysDescription field.

Refer to Appendix B of the Using the Business Policy Switch 2000 Software
Version 1.2 for complete inf ormation on interoperability and compatibility
between the BPS 2000 and BayStack switches.

Although the BPS 2000 software version 1.2 is compatible with BayStack 450
software versions 4.0 and 4.1, when you operate a mixed stack of BPS 2000 and
BayStack 450 switches, some of the BayStack 450 software version 4.1
enhancements may not be accessible.

New features and enhancements

The descriptions an d manag ement ins truct ions f or t hese new f eatur es are f ound in

Using the Business Policy Switch 2000 Software V ers ion 1.2, Reference for the
Business Policy Switch 2000 Command Line Interface Software Version 1.2,
Using Web-Based Management for the Business Policy Switch 2000 Software
Version 1.2, and Reference for the Business Policy Switch 2000 Management
Software Version 1.2. Refer to “Related publications” on page 11 to access these

publications.

The following new features and enhancements are offered with the BPS 2000
software version 1.2:

• The software version 1.1.1 enhancements that increase the reliability and
stack stability of the BPS 2000 switch

• 256 VLANs

• CLI management system

• Multiple spanning tree groups

• ASCII configuration fi le

•IP Manager list

Release Notes for the Business Policy Switch 2000 Software Version 1.2

6 Resolved issues

Resolved issues

The stack stability was greatly enhanced in version 1.1.1.

The following issues were resolved in version 1.1:

• You can download BayStack 410 and BayStack 450 software images (and
diagnostics) using the Device Manager in a mixed stack environment with
Business Policy Switches.

Using DM with a mixed stack and you choose Edit > File System, you can
specify either the image for the BPS 2000 or the image for the BayStack, or
both to download the software image(s).

• The BootP timeout for the BPS is now set to five minute s, whic h ma tches the
BootP timeout value for the BayStack 450 switch. (CR 13161-1)

• BootP values set to either Always or When Needed are retained during a
switch reset. (CR 126842-1)

The following issue was resolved in version 1.0.1:

• The ports on the BPS2000-4 TX MDA now autonegotiate correctly to
100 Mb/s full-duplex when they are connected to another BPS2000 port
configured to autonegotiate.

Known issues

The following paragraphs discuss the known issues with the BPS 2000.

The following issues are known to be included in version 1.2 of the BPS 2000
software:

• There is a known issue with IGMP Snooping/Proxy. This issue occurs only
when you use a mixed (Hybrid) stack and multiple VLANs are configured.

The workaround is either to use software version 1.1.1 or to disable spanning
tree. (This is sue will be resolved in an upcoming patch release.)

• MAC address-based security is unavailable on MultiLink Trunking ports.

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Known issues 7

• Before upgrading to BPS 2000 soft ware version 1.2 , save the software ver sion

1.1 configuration as a binar y confi guration file in case you nee d to downg rade
to software version 1.1.

Note: If you need to downgrade from BPS 2000 software version 1.2,
save the configuration as a binary configuration file. The configuration
files will be set to factory defaults as part of the downgrade process.

• If you are working with a mixed, or Hybrid, stack and are downgrading the
software, the BPS 2000 units will reset to factory default but the BayStack
450 units will not default.

The workaround is to default the entire stack.

• If you want to assign a port that is part of a MultiLink Trunking (ML T) gr oup
to a QoS interface group, you must first disable the trunk the port belongs to.
After you complete your configuration, your can re-enable the trunk. (CR
Q00024943)

• When you are working with QoS configurations and you delete a filter, that
filter will continue to operate until you reset the BPS 2000. (CR Q00071760)

• When working in a mixed stack with BayStack 450 v.4.0/4.1 and BPS 2000
v.1.2, only the BPS 2000 displays the IP address of the stack. (CR
Q00079143)

• In the CLI, the

show logging and clear logging commands do not

function correctly. (CR Q00047028)

• When using the CLI and entering the IP address and mask in the form of
A.B.C.D/<0-32>, you can also enter the values in the form of
A.B.C.D/E.F.G.H.

• Be aware that the system may take some time for the ASCII config file with
extensive configurations to complete. (CR Q00091334)

• Occasionally when you have disabled MAC address-based security, the ports
will still register as an intrusion. (CR Q00092007, Q00091998)

The workaround is to reset the stack.

• The port speed and duplex you set using the ASCII configuration file may
show correctly in the console display that shows port speed and duplex. The
actual speed and duplex will be what you set with the configuration file, but
the console display for these parameters may be incorrect. (CR Q00083014)

The workaround is to use the CLI.

Release Notes for the Business Policy Switch 2000 Software Version 1.2

8 Known issues

• When you are using DM to di splay the spanning tree group memberships, the
port members may not display correctly. (CR Q00093350)

The workaround is to double-check the spanning tree group memberships
using the console interface (CI) menus, the CLI, or the Web-based
management system.

• EAP configuration changes made at one console or using DM may not
automatically display on other consoles. (CR Q00044484, CR Q00045315)

The workaround is refresh the console and the correct data displays.

• IGMP Proxy may n ot wor k c orrec tly o n t agged ports with mult iple VLANs in
multiple spanning tree groups. (CR Q00084861)

• If you rapidly add and delet e VLANs using DM, some of th e VLANs may not
be configured.

The workaround is allow a few second s to elapse betwee n adding and deleting
ports and VLANs if you are using DM.

• The ASCII configuration file does not support multiple spanning tree
operations. (CR Q00088185)

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Use the CI menus, CLI, the Web-based management system, or DM to
configure multiple spanning tree groups.

• You can use the Web-based management system to configure and display
VLANs. However the Port In formation page displ ays only 12 5 of the po ssible
256 VLANs. (CR Q00101635)

The workaround is to use the CI menus to display all 256 VLANs.

The following issues are known to be included in version 1.1 of the BPS 2000
software:

• The Multicast Group Membership table may display duplicate entries when
the switch is in Di stributed MultiLink T runkin g (D-MLT) mode. However , the
trunks function properly; this is a display problem only. (CR 138095-1)

• In a BPS 2000-only stack, the entire stack is reset to default values when you
return the base unit to default values. (CR 145501-1)

• To disable a port that is part of a MultiLink Truck (MLT) group, use either
Device Manager (DM) or the Console Interface (CI) management system
menus (you can us e t he Telnet connection). With the Web-based manageme nt
system, you may be unable to disable ports that are part of MLTs. (CR
146607-1)

• When the High Speed Flow Control Autonegotiation feature is set to enabled
(the default), the port only advertises support for 1000 Mb/s operation, in
full-duplex mode. If you experience problems between the Business Policy
Switch and other network devices, set Autonegotiation to disabled on both
sides of the link.

• Gigabit MD A
— When viewing Active Phy information from the console interface, the

console must be connected to the unit containing the Gigabit MDA (the
BayStack 450-1SR MDA and the BayStack 450-1LLR MDA) to display
the appropriate Phy information. Incorrect information may be displayed
if you connect to a unit not containing a Gigabit MDA.

— When you remove a Gigabit MDA from a switch, the Active Phy of the

effected unit displays the new status . However, occasionally, the Active
Phys of the other units in the stack or remote units will not display the
new status.

Known limitations

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The following limitations are known to exist:

• The current usable filters with software version 1.1 for the BPS are:
— 50 policies
— 200 IP filters and filter groups
— 24 IP filters with same Source Address (18 nested subnets)
— 14 Layer 2 filters and filter groups
— 50 meters
— 50 actions
— Metered data consumes 2 filters

• Mixed stacks (hybrid stacks)—In order to upgrade BayStack 410 and
BayStack 450 software in a hybrid stack, the stack must be fully redundant.
All cables in the stack must be installed and operating properly. If the cables
are not installed properly, the BayStack units will fail to upgrade. A message
is displayed on consoles connected to BayStack 410 and BayStack 450
switches:

seconds...

Primload Error - 2009 Switch will reset in 5

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10 Known limitations

• You can configure protocol-based VLANs, with a sum total of “N” PID

Table 1 Protocol and PID values

Ip Ether2 2
Ipx 802.3 1
Ipx 802.2 1
Ipx Snap 2
Ipx Ether2Snap 2
AplTk Ether2Snap 2
Declat Ether2 1
DecOther Ether 2 10
Sna 802.2 2
Sna Ether2 1
NetBios 802.2 2
Xns Ether2 2
Vines Ether2 1
Ipv6 Ether2 1
Usrdef 1
Rarp Ether2 1

values not to exceed 14 (Table 1). If you are not running the spanning tree
protocol, you have 15 PIDs available.

Protocol Name Number of PID values (N)

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For more information on Pr edefined Protocol Identifiers (PIDs), hexadecimal
values, and associated protocols, refer to Using the Business Policy Switch 2000
Software Version 1.2.

Related publications

For more information about the BPS 2000 switch, refer to:

• Using the Business Policy Switch 2000 Software Version 1.2 (part number
208700-B)

• Using Web-Based Management for the Business Policy Switch 2000 Software
Version 1.2 (part number 209570-B)

• Reference for the Bus iness Policy Switch 200 0 Manage ment Soft ware V ersi on

1.2 (part number 209322-B)

• Reference for the Business Policy Switch 2000 Command Line Interface
Software Version 1.2 (part number 212160-A)

• Getting Started with the Business Policy Switch 2000 Management Software
(part number 209321-A)

• Business Policy Switch 2000 Installation Instructions (part number
209319-A)

• Installing Media Dependent Adapters (MDAs) (part number 302403-F)-

• Managing Policy Information in Optivity Policy Services for Business Policy
Switch (part number 306969-D)

• Installing Optivity Policy Services for Business Policy Switch (part number

306972-C)

• Task Map - Installing the OPS for BPS Product Family (part number
306976-C)

• Release Notes for Optivity Policy Services for the Business Policy Switch
Version 1.0 (part number 306975-C)

• Known Anomalies for Op tivity Policy Services for the Business Po licy Switch
Version 1.0 (part number 306974-C)

• Using the Optivity Quick2Co nfi g 2.2 Cl ient Software ( pa rt number 207810-B)

• Installing and Administering Optivity Quick2Config 2.2 (part number

207890-B)

• Configuring Business Policy Switches with Optivity Quick2Config 2.2

(part number 311208-A)

• Release Notes for Optivity Quick2Config for Business Policy Switch 2000,
v.2.2.1 (part number 310621-A)

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