Only qualified personnel should perform installation procedures.
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 T O LOST PR OFITS) 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.
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Cabletron Systems, QuickSET, SecureFast, and LANVIEW are registered trademarks and SmartSwitch is a
trademark of Cabletron Systems, Inc.
All other product names mentioned in this manual may be trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective
companies.
This device complies with P art 15 of th e FCC rul es. Ope rat ion is sub ject to th e following two conditions: (1) this d evice
may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that
may cause unde s i re d 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 instal led 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 modific ations made t o this de vice which ar e not e xpre ssly ap pro ved by the party r espons ible f or
compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
INDUSTRY CANADA 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 présent appareil numérique n’émet pas de bruits radioélectriques dépassant les limites applicables aux appareils
numériques de la class A prescrites dans le Règlement sur le brouillage radioélectrique édicté par le ministère des
Communications du Canada.
VCCI NOTICE
This is a Class A product based on the standard of the Voluntary Control Council for Interference by Information
T echnology Equipment (VCCI). If this equipment is used in a domestic enviro nment, radio disturbance may arise. When
such trouble occurs, the user may be required to take corrective actions.
IMPORTANT:THIS LICENSE APPLIES FOR USE OF PRODUCT IN THE FOLLOWING
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any major component of a plant, export to Country Groups D:1 or E:2 the direct product of the plant or a major
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U.S. Commerce Control List or is subject to State Department controls under the U.S. Munitions List.
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52.227-19 (a) through (d) of the Commercial Computer Software-Restricted Rights Clause and its successors, and (iii) in
all respects is proprietary data belonging to Cabletron and/or its suppliers. For Department of Defense units, the Product
is considered commercial computer software in accordance with DFARS section 227.7202-3 and its successors, and use,
duplication, or disclosure by the Government is subject to restrictions set forth herein.
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THE PROGRAM, THE ACCOMPANYING WRITTEN MATERIALS, AND ANY ACCOMPANYING HARDWARE.
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SUPPLIERS BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGES WHATSOEVER (INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION,
DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF BUSINESS, PROFITS, BUSINESS INTERRUPTION, LOSS OF BUSINESS
INFORMATION, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR RELIANCE DAMAGES, OR OTHER LOSS)
ARISING OUT OF THE USE OR INABILITY TO USE THIS CABLETRON PRODUCT, EVEN IF CABLETRON
HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. BECAUSE SOME STATES DO NOT
ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF LIABILITY FOR CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL
DAMAGES, OR IN THE DURATION OR LIMITATION OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES IN SOME INSTANCES, THE
ABOVE LIMITATION AND EXCLUSIONS MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.
IMPORTANT: THIS LICENSE APPLIES FOR USE OF PR ODUCT IN THE UNITED S TATES OF AMERICA
AND BY UNITED STATES OF AMERICA GOVERNMENT END USERS.
BEFORE OPENING OR UTILIZING THE ENCLOSED PRODUCT, CAREFULLY READ
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(“Cabletron”) that sets forth your rights and obligations with respect to the Cabletron software program (“Program”) in
the package. The Progra m may be contained in firmware, chips or other media. UTILIZING THE ENCLOSED
PRODUCT, YOU ARE AGREEING TO BECOME BOUND BY THE TERMS OF THIS AGREEMENT, WHICH
INCLUDES THE LICENSE AND THE LIMITATION OF WARRANTY AND DISCLAIMER OF LIABILITY. IF
YOU DO NOT AGREE TO THE TERMS OF THIS AGREEMENT, RETURN THE UNOPENED PRODUCT TO
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FOR A FULL REFUND.
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terms and conditions of this License Agreement.
You may not copy, reproduce or transmit any part of the Program except as permitted by the Copyright Act of the
United States or as aut horized in writing by Cabletron.
2.OTHER RESTRICTIONS. You may not reverse engineer, decompile, or disassemble the Program.
3.APPLICABLE LAW. This License Agreement shall be interpreted and governed under the laws and in the state
and federal courts of New Hampshire. You accept the personal jurisdiction and venue of the New Hampshire courts.
4.EXPORT REQUIREMENTS. You understand that Cabletron and its Affiliates are subject to regulation by
agencies of the U.S. Government, including the U.S. De partment of Commerce, which prohibi t export or diversion of
certain technical pro ducts to certain countrie s, unless a license to expo rt the product is obta ined from the U.S. Gove rnment
or an exception fro m obtaining such license may be relied upon by the exporting party.
If the Program is exported from the United States pursuant to the License Exception CIV under the U.S. Export
Administration Regulations, Yo u agree that You are a civil end user of the Program and agree that You will use the
Program for civil end uses only and not for milita ry pu rpo se s.
If the Program is exported from the United States pursuant to the License Exception TSR under the U.S. Export
Administration Regulations, in addition to the restriction on transfer set forth in Sections 1 or 2 of this Agreement, You
agree not to (i) reexport or release the Program, the source code for the Program or technology to a national of a country
in Country Groups D:1 or E:2 (Albania, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Bulgaria, Cambodia, Cuba, Estonia, Georgia,
Iraq, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Laos, Latvia, Libya, Lithuania, Mol dova, North Korea, the Peopl e’s Republic of China,
Romania, Russia, Rwanda, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Ukraine, Uzbekistan, Vietnam, or such other countries as may be
designated by the United States Government), (ii) export to Country Gr oups D:1 or E:2 (as defined herein) the direct
product of the Program or th e te chn olo g y, if such foreign produced direct prod uct is su bje c t to na tio n al sec uri ty c o ntro ls
as identified on the U.S. Commerce Control List, or (iii) if the direct product of the technology is a complete plant o r
any major component of a plant, export to Country Groups D:1 or E:2 the direct product of the plant or a major
component thereof, if such foreign pro du c ed direct prod uct is sub ject to na tio n al security controls as identified on the
U.S. Commerce Control List or is subject to State Department controls under the U.S. Munitions List.
5.UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT RESTRICTED RIGHTS. The enclosed Product (i) was developed solely
at private expense; (ii) contains “re stricted computer software” submitte d with restricted rights in accordance with section
52.227-19 (a) through (d) of the Commercial Computer Software-Restricted Rights Clause and its successors, and (iii) in
all respects is proprietary data belonging to Cabletron and/or its suppliers. For Department of Defense units, the Product
is considered commercial computer software in accordance with DFARS section 227.7202-3 and its successors, and use,
duplication, or disclosure by the Government is subject to restrictions set forth herein.
6.EXCLUSION OF WARRANTY. Except as may be specifically provided by Cabletron in writing, Cabletron
makes no warranty, expressed or implied, concerning t he Program (including its documentation and media).
CABLETRON DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES, OTHER THAN THOSE SUPPLIED TO YOU BY
CABLETRON IN WRITING, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO IMPLIED
WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, WITH RESPECT TO
THE PROGRAM, THE ACCOMPANYING WRITTEN MATERIALS, AND ANY ACCOMPANYING HARDWARE.
7.NO LIABILITY FOR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES. IN NO EVENT SHALL CABLETRON OR ITS
SUPPLIERS BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGES WHATSOEVER (INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION,
DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF BUSINESS, PROFITS, BUSINESS INTERRUPTION, LOSS OF BUSINESS
INFORMATION, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR RELIANCE DAMAGES, OR OTHER LOSS)
ARISING OUT OF THE USE OR INABILITY TO USE THIS CABLETRON PRODUCT, EVEN IF CABLETRON
HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. BECAUSE SOME STATES DO NOT
ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF LIABILITY FOR CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL
DAMAGES, OR IN THE DURATION OR LIMITATION OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES IN SOME INSTANCES, THE
ABOVE LIMITATION AND EXCLUSIONS MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.
IMPORTANT: THIS LICENSE APPLIES FOR THE USE OF THE PRODUCT IN THE FOLLOWING
GEOGRAPHICAL REGIONS:
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MIDDLE EAST
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ASIA
AUSTRALIA
PACIFIC RIM
BEFORE OPENING OR UTILIZING THE ENCLOSED PRODUCT, CAREFULLY READ
THIS LICENSE AGREEMENT.
This document is an agreement (“ Agreement”) between Y ou, the end user, and Cabletron Systems Limited (“Cabletron”)
that sets forth your rights and obligations with respect to the Cabletron software program (“Program”) in the package.
The Program may be contained in firmware, chips or other media. UTILIZING THE ENCLOSED PRODUCT, YOU
ARE AGREEING TO BECOME BOUND BY THE TERMS OF THIS AGREEMENT, WHICH INCLUDES THE
LICENSE AND THE LIMITATION OF WARRANTY AND DISCLAIMER OF LIABILITY. IF YOU DO NOT
AGREE TO THE TERMS OF THIS AGREEMENT, RETURN THE UNOPENED PRODUCT TO CABLETRON OR
YOUR DEALER, IF ANY, WITHIN TEN (10) DAYS FOLLOWING THE DATE OF RECEIPT FOR A FULL
REFUND.
IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS ABOUT THIS AGREEMENT, CONTACT CABLETRON SYSTEMS
+1-603-332-9400. Attn: Legal Department.
1.LICENSE. You have the right to use only th e one (1) copy of the Program pr o v ide d in this package subject to th e
terms and conditions of this License Agreement.
You may not copy, reproduce or transmit any part of the Program except as permitted by the Copyright Act of the
United States or as aut horized in writing by Cabletron.
2.OTHER RESTRICTIONS. You may not reverse engineer, decompile, or disassemble the Program.
3.APPLICABLE LAW. This License Agreement shall be governed in accordance with English law. The English
courts shall have exclusive jurisdiction in the event of any disputes.
4.EXPORT REQUIREMENTS. You understand that Cabletron and its Affiliates are subject to regulation by
agencies of the U.S. Government, including the U.S. De partment of Commerce, which prohibi t export or diversion of
certain technical pro ducts to certain countrie s, unless a license to expo rt the product is obta ined from the U.S. Gove rnment
or an exception fro m obtaining such license may be relied upon by the exporting party.
If the Program is exported from the United States pursuant to the License Exception CIV under the U.S. Export
Administration Regulations, Yo u agree that You are a civil end user of the Program and agree that You will use the
Program for civil end uses only and not for milita ry pu rpo se s.
If the Program is exported from the United States pursuant to the License Exception TSR under the U.S. Export
Administration Regulations, in addition to the restriction on transfer set forth in Sections 1 or 2 of this Agreement, You
agree not to (i) reexport or release the Program, the source code for the Program or technology to a national of a country
in Country Groups D:1 or E:2 (Albania, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Bulgaria, Cambodia, Cuba, Estonia, Georgia,
Iraq, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Laos, Latvia, Libya, Lithuania, Moldova, North Korea, the People’s Republic of China,
Romania, Russia, Rwanda, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Ukraine, Uzbekistan, Vietnam, or such other countries as may be
designated by the United States Government), (ii) export to Country Groups D:1 or E:2 (as defined herein) the direct
product of the Program or t he te c hnolo g y, if such foreign produced direct prod uc t is su bj ect to na ti on al secu rity co nt rols
as identified on the U.S. Commerce Control List, or (iii) if the direct product of the technology is a complet e plant o r
any major component of a plant, export to Country Groups D:1 or E:2 the direct product of the plant or a major
component thereof, if such foreign produced direct product is subject to national security controls as identified on the
U.S. Commerce Control List or is subject to State Department controls under the U.S. Munitions List.
5.UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT RESTRICTED RIGHTS. The enclosed Product (i) was developed solely
at private expense; (ii) contains “re stricted computer software” submitte d with restricted rights in accordance with section
52.227-19 (a) through (d) of the Commercial Computer Software-Restricted Rights Clause and its successors, and (iii) in
all respects is proprietary data belonging to Cabletron and/or its suppliers. For Department of Defense units, the Product
is considered commercial computer software in accordance with DFARS section 227.7202-3 and its successors, and use,
duplication, or disclosure by the Government is subject to restrictions set forth herein.
6.EXCLUSION OF WARRANTY. Except as may be specifically provided by Cabletron in writing, Cabletron
makes no warranty, expressed or implied, concerning t he Program (including its documentation and media).
CABLETRON DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES, OTHER THAN THOSE SUPPLIED TO YOU BY
CABLETRON IN WRITING, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO IMPLIED
WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, WITH RESPECT TO
THE PROGRAM, THE ACCOMPANYING WRITTEN MATERIALS, AND ANY ACCOMPANYING HARDWARE.
7.NO LIABILITY FOR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES. IN NO EVENT SHALL CABLETRON OR ITS
SUPPLIERS BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGES WHATSOEVER (INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION,
DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF BUSINESS, PROFITS, BUSINESS INTERRUPTION, LOSS OF BUSINESS
INFORMATION, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR RELIANCE DAMAGES, OR OTHER LOSS)
ARISING OUT OF THE USE OR INABILITY TO USE THIS CABLETRON PRODUCT, EVEN IF CABLETRON
HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. BECAUSE SOME STATES DO NOT
ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF LIABILITY FOR CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL
DAMAGES, OR IN THE DURATION OR LIMITATION OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES IN SOME INSTANCES, THE
ABOVE LIMITATION AND EXCLUSIONS MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.
READ THE FOLLOWING SAFETY INFORMATION BEFORE INSTALLING OR OPERATING
THESE MODULES.
The Class 1 laser transceivers use an optical feedback loop to maintain Class 1 operation limits. This control loop
eliminates the need for maintenance checks or adjustments. The output is factory set, and does not allow any user
adjustment. Class 1 Laser transceivers comply with the following safety standards:
• 21 CFR 1040.10 and 1040.11 U. S. Department of Health and Human Services (FDA).
• IEC Publication 825 (International Electrotechnical Commission).
• CENELEC EN 60825 (European Committee for Electrotechni cal Standardization).
When operating within their performance limitations, laser transceiver output meets the Class 1 accessible emission limit
of all three standards. Class 1 levels of laser radiation are not considered hazardous.
SAFETY INFORMATION
CLASS 1 LASER TRANSCEIVERS
LASER RADIATION AND CONNECTORS
When the connector is in place, all laser radiation remains within the fiber. The maximum amount of radiant power
exiting the fiber (under normal conditions) is -12.6 dBm or 55 x 10
Removing the optical connector from the transceiver allows laser radiation to emit directly from the optical port. The
maximum radiance from the optical port (under worst case conditions) is
0.8 W cm
Do not use optical instruments to view the laser output. The use of optical instruments to view laser ou tput
increases eye hazard. When viewing the output optical port, power must be removed from the network adapter.
Welcome t o the Cabletron Syst ems 6E233-49 SmartSwitch 6000 Interface Module User’s
Guide. This guide describes the SmartSwitch module and provides information concerning
network requirements, installation, and troubleshooting. For information about how to use Local
Management to configure and manage the SmartSwitch series, refer to the SmartSwitch Series
6H202, 6H203, 6H252, 6H253, 6H258, 6H259, 6H262, 6E233, and 6E253 Local Management
User’s Guide.
Important Notice
Depending on the firmware version used in the device, some features described in this
document may not be supported. Refer to the Rel ease Notes shipped with the 6E233-49
to determine which features are supported.
USING THIS GUIDE
Read through this guide completely to understand the 6E233-49 SmartSwitch module’s features
and capabilities.
A general working knowledge of IEEE 802.3 type data communications networks and their
physical layer components is helpful when using these devices.
NOTE
In this document, the SmartSwitch module may also be referred to as “SmartSwitch” or
“module”.
Chapter 1, Introduction, outlines the contents of this manual, describes the features of the
SmartSwitch module, and provides instructions for getting additional help. This chapter also
includes a list of technology and user guides that may help the user to set up and manage the
SmartSwitch module.
Chapter 2, Network Requirements, outlines the network requirements that must be met before
installing the SmartSwitch module into the 6C105 SmartSwitch 6000 chassis.
Chapter 3, Installation, provides instructions on how to install the module in the chassis and
connect segments to the device.
Chapter 4, Troubleshooting, details t he Smart Swit ch modul e LANVI EW L EDs t hat en abl e q uic k
diagnosis of network/operational problems.
Appendix A, Specifications, contains information on functionality and operating specifications,
connector pinouts, environmental requirements, and physical properties.
Appendix B, Optional Installations and Mode Switch Bank Settings, describes how to set the
Mode Switches, and gives information on upgrading the SmartSwitch module.
•SmartSwitch Series 6H202, 6H203, 6H252 , 6H253, 6H258, 6H259, 6H262, 6E23 3, and 6E253
Local Management User’s Guide
•6C105 SmartSwitch 6000 Overview and Setup Guide
•Ethernet Technology Guide
•Cabling Guide
•802.1Q VLAN User’s Guide
•SmartTrunk User’s Guide
The following manuals, as applicable, may help the user to set up and manage the SmartSwitch:
•HSIM-A6DP User’s Guide
•HSIM-F6 User’s Guide
•HSIM-FE6 User’s Guide
•HSIM-W6 User’s Guide
•HSIM-W84 User’s Guide
•HSIM-W87 User’s Guide
•HSIM-G01/G09 User’s Guide
•VHSIM-G6 User’s Guide
•VHSIM-A6DP User’s Guide
•WAN Series Local Management User’s Guide
•VHSIM-A6DP User’s Guide
The HSIM-W6 Installa tion Guide, the HSIM-W84 Installation Guide, and the WAN Series Local
Management User’s Guide are included on the QuickSET CD-ROM and, along with the other
manuals referenced above, can be obtained on the World Wide Web in Adobe Acrobat Portable
Document Format (PDF) at the following site: http://www.cabletron.com/
NOTE
All documentation for Cabletron Systems SecureFast VLAN Manager software can be
found on the VLAN Manager CD-ROM.
This chapter introduces the 6E233-49 SmartSwitch 6000 device and provides information about
how to obtain additional support from Cabletron Systems.
Important Notice
Depending on the firmware version used in the SmartSwitch, some features described in this
document may not be supported. Refer to the Release Notes shipped with the SmartSwitch to
determine which features are supported.
1.1OVERVIEW
The 6E233-49 SmartSwitch, shown in Figure 1-1, is an Ethernet interface module for the
Cabletron Systems 6C105 chas si s. The 6E233-49 has 48 switched ports via four RJ21 connectors,
and 1 slot for an optional High Speed Interface Module (HSIM).
The 6E233-49 SmartSwitch can be used to connect individual high-bandwidth user devices, such
as workstations, or to provide a central switching point for multiple 10 Mbps Ethernet segments.
The optional HSIMs provide one or more high speed uplinks to networking technologies such as
Gigabit Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, Fiber Distributed Data Interface (FDDI), Wide Area Network
(WAN) and Asynchronous Transfer Mode (ATM). The ESX-1620 is not capable of supporting
VHSIMs.
The 6E233-49 SmartSwitch ports can be configured to control frame traffic several ways,
including prioriti zi ng t raffic flow according to protocol typ e. The 6E233- 49 Smar tSwitch can also
be configured to establish Virtual Local Area Networks (VLANs) and control the flow of frames
associated with each VLAN according to priority and Ether type. Detailed information about
VLANs is provided in the Cabletron Systems 802.1Q VLAN User’s Guide.
The following sections describe the features of the 6E233-49 SmartSwitch and concludes with
information on how to obtain assistance from Cabletron Systems.
The 6E233-49 SmartSwitch connects to Ethernet networks or workstations through the four RJ21
connectors on the front panel. These ports support Unshielded Twisted Pair (UTP) cables with an
impedance between 85 and 111 ohms at lengths up to 100 meters. These ports are IEEE 802.3u
10BASE-TX compliant.
The 6E233-49 has a slot for an optional HSIM to provide additional connectivity to various
networking technologies.
1.1.2Auto-Negotiation
The front panel ports on the 6E233-49 SmartSwitch module have the ability to auto-negotiate the
type of connection required to provide a link to another device. During Auto-Negotiation, two
devices automatically exchange information “telling” each other what their operating capabilities
are. The Auto-Negotiation featu re targets the maximum capabilities that can be reached betwe en
the two devices.
When Auto-Negotiation is supported at both ends of a link, the two devices dynamically adjust to
full or half duplex operation based on the maximum capability that can be reached between the
two devices. If the device connected to the 6E233-49 SmartSwitch cannot auto-negotiate, the
6E233-49 SmartSwitch interface operates according to the capabilities of the other device.
1.1.3Runtime IP Address Discovery
This feature enables the module to automatically accept an IP address from a Boot Strap Protocol
(BootP) server on the network into NVRAM without requiring a user to enter an IP address
through Local Management.
When the module is connected to the network and powered up, Runtime IP Address Discovery
(RAD) checks the module for an IP address. If one has not yet been assigned (module and 6C105
chassis IP addre ss set t o 0.0.0.0), RAD checks to see if any of the module interf aces have a link. If
so, RAD sends out Rev er se Addr es s Resolution Protocol (RARP) and BootP requests to obtain an
IP address from a RARP or BootP server on the network.
The RAD requests start out at an interval of one second. The interval then doubles after every
transmission until an interval of 300 seconds is reached. At this point, the interval remains at 300
seconds. The RAD requests contin ue u ntil an IP a ddress is re cei ved from a RARP or BootP serv er,
or an IP address is entered using Local Management.
Each switched Ethernet port on the 6E233-49 SmartSwitch can be configured to operate in Full
Duplex Switched Ethernet (FDSE) mode. FDSE allows each port to provide up to 20 Mbps of
bandwidth.
1.1.5SmartTrunk
SmartTrunk, also referred to as SmartTrunking, is Cabletron Systems’ terminology for load
balancing or load sharing. SmartTrunk technology provides an easy-to-implement mechanism to
group, or aggregate, multiple links of any technology together to scale the backbone bandwidth
beyond the limitations of a single link. All links are user-configurable so administrators can scale
the backbone bandwidth by adding SmartTrunk links. The benefits of SmartTrunking include the
following:
•All purchased bandwidth is used.
•Distributed, resilient links increase reliability and performance.
•Multiple technologies are supported within a single trunk for maximum flexibility.
NOTE
NOTE
NOTE
NOTE
For information on SmartTrunk configuration, refer to the Cabletron Systems
SmartTrunk User’s Guide
.
1.1.6Remote Monitoring (RMON)
The 6E233-49 SmartSwitch supports all nine Ethernet RMON groups, which include Statistics,
Alarms, Events and History. These groups are enabled on all ports by default.
Cabletron Systems RMON Actions is a vendor-specific extension of RMON and provides the
ability to set an “Action” on any SNMP MIB variable. The Action can be triggered by any RMON
Event and/or Alarm. An example of an Action would be to turn off a MIB-2 interface if a
broadcast threshold is crossed.
1.1.7Broadcast Suppression
Broadcast Suppressi on enables a user to s et a desire d limit of re cei ve br oadcas t frames per port/per
second to be forwarded out the other ports on t he module up to the set li mit. An y broadc ast fr ames
above this specified limit are dropped. In the event that broadcast frames are being suppressed,
multicast and unicast frames continue to be switched.
The port redirect function, also referred to as “Port Mirroring,” is a troubleshooting tool used to
map traffic from a single source port to a single destination port within the device. This feature
allows frames, including those with errors to be copied and sent to an analyzer or RMON probe.
The analyzer or RMON p robe will see the data as if it were dir ectly conn ected to the LAN se gment
of the source port.
The VLAN redirect func ti on i s similar to the port red ir ect f unction except that t he fr ames received
by the device are redirected to a designated destination port according to the VLAN classification
of the frames received. The VLAN redirect function does not support redirecting errors, and is
only supported whe n the de vi ce is o perating as an 8 02.1Q switch . Multiple VLANs can be directed
to the same ports.
1.1.9Rate Limiting
The Rate Limiting feature enables the SmartSwitch device to have con trol of traffic rates on a
per-port, per - prior ity basis. The netw ork admi nistr ator can co nf igur e a ra te li mit ( from 100 kbps t o
1 Gbps) for a given port with an associated list of IEEE 802.1p priorities (which can include one,
some, or all of the eight priority levels defined in 802.1p). Each rate limit is specified as an
inbound or an outbound limit. The combined rate of all traffic on the port that matches the listed
priorities cannot exceed the programmed limit. If the rate exceeds the defined limit, frames are
dropped until the rate falls below the limit.
Administrators can configure up to four rate limit rules per port; however, each rule must not
include conflicting 802.1p priority values. In order to control traffic inbound and outbound on the
same port, two rate limit rul es must be configured (one inbound and one outbou nd). Since the rate
limiting operation occurs after the processing of the multi-layer classification rules, the two
features can be combined to provide application-aware rate limiting.
NOTENOTENOTENOTE
This traffic rate function is not supported on ports configured as SmartTrunk ports.
For more information about the application of the Rate Limiting function, refer to the Local
Some or all ports on the switch may be activated to operate under the Generic Attribute
Registration Protocol (GARP) applications, GARP VLAN Registration Protocol (GVRP) and/or
GARP Multicast Registration Protocol (GMRP).
GARP is a protocol, or set of ru les, th at outl ines a mechanis m for propa gati ng the por t sta te and/ or
user information throughout a bridged LAN to keep track of users and VLANs on the network
fabric. MAC bridges and end users alike can take part in the registration and de-registration of
GARP attributes su ch as VLAN an d multic ast gr oup membersh ip. F or more detail s on how GVRP
and GMRP handle frames under GARP, and ho w to conf igure t he switch p orts to t ake adv ant age of
this operation, refer to the SmartSwitch Series 6H202, 6H203, 6H252, 6H253, 6H258, 6H259, 6H262, 6E233, and 6E253 Local Management User’s Guide.
1.1.11 802.1 Port Priority
IEEE 802.1 port priority is incor porat ed in the IEEE 802.1D stan dard. It is used to assign a def aul t
priority to the frames received without priority information in their tag header, to map prioritized
frames to the appropriate transmit queues, and to prioritize frames according to protocol type.
1.1.12 Management
Management of the 6E233-49 SmartSwitch module and 6C105 chassis is accomplished using
Local Management application or remote SNMP management stations. Local Management is
accessible through the RS232 COM port on the front panel using a local VT100 terminal, or a
remote VT100 terminal via a modem connection, and in-band via a Telnet connection. In-band
remote management is possible through any SNMP compliant Network Management Software.
Local Management, as de scrib ed in th is us er’s guide, provides the abil ity t o ma nage t he 6E23 3-49.
Local Management information for non-Ethernet HSIMs or VHSIMs is included in their
respective user’s guide. For details on how to get manuals, refer to the Related Manuals section in
the About This Guide section.
1.1.13 Switching Options
The 6E233-49 SmartSwitch provides 802.1Q switching or SecureFast Switching Virtual Network
Services between all of the front panel interfaces including any optional HSIMs. In the 802.1Q
mode (the default mode of operation), the switch functions as an 802.1D switch until VLANs are
configured. SecureFast switching and IEEE 80 2.1Q switching allow migrati on t o Virtual Network
technologies without requiring the replacement of existing equipment.
From a management perspective, the 6C105 SmartSwitch 6000 chassis can be viewed as a single
entity with a single IP address. Its systems management functions are distributed to all modules.
The chassis can be managed using a single IP address, or the modules can be managed separately
by indi vidu al IP ad dre sses. When using a single IP addr ess, s ystem wi de sett ings can be do ne fr om
the chassis menu in Local Management, while module settings are done by selecting the specific
module to be modified and changing the settings for that module.
1.1.15 Optional HSIMs
The 6E233-49 provides a slot for an optional High Speed Interface Module (HSIM) for additional
connectivity to various networking technologies. Any exceptions to the HSIMs that operate in the
6E233-49 SmartSwitch are list ed in the Rel ease Note s. The 6E233 -49 is not capab le of suppo rting
VHSIMs.
1.1.16 Standards Compatibility
The 6E233-49 SmartSwitch is fully compliant with the IEEE 802.3, 802.3x, 802.3u, 802.1D, and
especially 802.1Q standards. The 6E233-49 SmartSwitch provides IEEE 802.1D Spanning Tree
Algorithm (STA) support to enhance the overall reliability of the network and protect against
“loop” conditions. The 6E233-49 SmartSwitch supports a wide variety of industry standard MIBs
including RFC 1213 (MIB II), RFC 1757 (RMON), RFC 1493 (Bridge MIB), RFC 1354 (FIB
MIB) and RFC 1190 (Path MTU Discovery). A full suite of Cabletron Systems Enterprise MIBs
provide a wide arra y of statist ical info rmation to enha nce tro ubleshooti ng. F or inform ation on ho w
to extract and compile individual MIBs, contact Cabletron Systems.
1.1.17 LANVIEW Diagnostic LEDs
LANVIEW diagnostic LEDs serve as an important troubleshooting aid by providing an easy way
to observe the stat us of individual ports and o ve rall netwo rk opera tions . Chapt er 4 provides details
about the 6E233-49 SmartSwitch LANVIEW LEDs.
1.1.18 Year 2000 Compliance
The 6E233-49 SmartSwitch module and 6C105 chassis have an internal clock that can maintain
the time and date beyond the year 1999.
For additional support related to this device or document, contact Cabletron Systems using one of
the followin g methods :
World Wide Webhttp://www.cabletron.com/
Phone(603) 332-9400
Internet mailsupport@cabletron.com
FTPftp://ftp.cabletron.com/
Login
Password
To send comments or suggestions concerning this document, contact the Cabletron Systems
Technical Writing Department via the following email address: TechWriting@cabletron.com
Make sure to include the document Part Number in the email message.
Before cal ling Cabletron Systems, have the follo wing information re ady:
•Your Cabletron Systems service contract number
•A description of the failure
anonymous
your email address
•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
Before installing the 6E233-49 SmartSwitch, review the requirements and specifications referred
to in this chapt er concerning the SmartTrunk feature ( Sect io n 2.1) and the10 BASE-T Twisted Pair
Network (Section 2.2).
The network installation must meet the guidelines to ensure satisfactory performance of this
equipment. Failure to follow the guidelines may produce poor network performance.
NOTE
NOTE
NOTE
NOTE
The Cabletron Syst ems
in the following sections can be found on the Cabletron Systems World Wide
Web site: http://www.cabletron.com/
SmartTrunk User’ s Guide
and
Cabling Guide
referred to
2.1SmartTrunk
To connect the 6E233-49 SmartSwitch to a network so it can take advantage of the SmartTrunk
feature, there are certain rules concerning port connections and configurations that must be
followed for proper operation. For more information on SmartTrunk, refer to the Cabletron
Systems SmartTrunk User’s Guide.
2.210BASE-T NETWORK
When connecting a 10BASE-T segment to any of the 6E233 -49 SmartSwi tch port s, ens ure t hat the
network meets the Ethernet network requirements of the IEEE 802.3 standard for 10BASE-T.
Refer to the Cabletron Systems Cabling Guide for details.
Only qualified personnel should install the 6E233-49 SmartSwitch.
Important Notice
Depending on the firmware version used in the SmartSwitch, some features described in this
document may not be supported. Refer to the Release Notes shipped with the SmartSwitch to
determine which features are supported.
This chapter provides the instructions required to install the 6E233-49 SmartSwitch. Follow the
order of the sections listed below to ensure a proper installation:
•Required tools (Section 3.1)
•Unpacking the 6E233-49 SmartSwitch (Section 3.2)
•Installing Options (Section 3.3)
3
•Installing the 6E233-49 SmartSwitch in the 6C105 chassis (Section 3.4)
•Connecting to the network (Section 3.5)
3.1REQUIRED TOOLS
A Phillips screwdriver is required to install the HSIMs in the 6E233-49.
3.2UNPACKING THE 6E233-49 SMARTSWITCH
1. Open the box and remove the packing material protecting the module.
2. Verify the contents of the carton as listed in Table 3-1.
If the 6E233-49 SmartSwitch is to be installed with an optional HSIM, refer to the installation
instructions shippe d with t he HSIM. The HSIM must be ins ta ll ed bef or e the 6E233- 49 is i nstalled
in the chassis.
3.4INSTALLING THE 6E233-49 SMARTSWITCH INTO THE 6C105
CHASSIS
Failure to observe static safety precautions could cause damage to the 6E233-49
SmartSwitch. Follow static safety handling rules and properly wear the antistatic wrist
!
CAUTION
strap provided with the 6C105 chassis.
The 6E233-49 SmartSwitch c an be ins talled i n any of the 5 s lots th at are a v aila ble in th e 6C105. To
install a module, proceed as follows:
1. Remove the blank pa nel c overing t he slot in whi ch the module will be in stall ed. All o ther slots
must remain covered to ensure proper air flow and cooling. (Save the blank plate in the event
you need to remove the module.)
2. Carefully remove t he module from the shipping box. ( Save the box a nd packing mater ials in the
event the module must be reshipped.)
Do not cut the non-conductive bag to remove the module. Damage could result from
sharp objects contacting the board or components.
Installing the 6E233-49 SmartSwitch into the 6C105 Chassis
3. Locate the antistatic wrist strap shipped with the 6C1 05 chassis. Attach the antistati c wrist strap
to your wrist and plug the cable from the antistatic wrist strap into the ESD grounding
receptacle at the upper right corner of the 6C105.
4. Remove the module from the plastic bag. (Save the bag in the event the module must be
reshipped.) Observe all precautions to prevent damage from Electrostatic Discharge (ESD).
5. Examine the module for damage. If any damage exists, DO NOT install the module.
Immediately contact Cabletron Systems. Refer to Section 1.2.
To prevent damaging the backplane connectors in the following step, take care that the
module slides in straight and properly engages the backplane connectors.
!
CAUTION
NOTE
NOTE
NOTE
NOTE
In the following step, ensure that the top plastic locking tab lines up with the desired slot
number located on the front panel of the chassis. Refer to Figure 3-1.
6. Locate the slot guides that line up with the number of the slot in which the module will be
installed. Insta ll the module in the chassis by align ing the module circuit card betwee n the upper
and lower metal rail gui des of the des ired s lot, s lidin g it into t he cha ssis, a nd locki ng d own the
top and bottom plastic l ocking tabs, as shown in Figur e 3-1. Take care that the module sli des in
straight and properly engages the backplane connectors.
7. If the chassis in which the module is installed was powered down for the installation, turn it
back on. Check to see that the CPU LED settles at solid green after a few minutes. If the LED
does not turn solid green, refer to Chapter 4 for details.
This section pro vides the proced ures for co nnecting un shiel ded twiste d pair (UT P) segmen ts to t he
modules.
NOTE
NOTE
NOTE
NOTE
If the device is being installed in a network using SmartTrunking, there are rules
concerning the cable connections and port configurations that must be followed for
SmartTrunking to operate properly. Before connecting the cables, refer to the Cabletron
Systems
SmartTrunk User’s Guide
for the configuration information.
T o mak e connect ions to an op tional HSIM i nstalle d in the HSIM slo t of a SmartS witch, ref er to the
instructions shipped with that device.
When facing the front panel of a 6E233-49 SmartSwitch, the top-left RJ21 is the connector for
10BASE-T ports 1 through 12; bottom left, ports 13 through 24; top-right, ports 25 through 36;
and bottom-right, ports 37 through 48. All 48 ports have internal crossovers.
To connect an RJ21, proceed as follows:
1. Ensure that the device connected to the other end of the segment is powered ON.
2. If using an RJ21 straight connector, plug it into the appropriate RJ21 port as shown in
Figure 3-2, or if using the RJ21 right-angled adapt er supplied with the device, ins ert it as shown
in Figure 3-3. The RJ21 right-angled a dapter ena bles the ca bles to be dr essed clos ely along t he
front of the device.
Figure 3-3 Connection Using the RJ21 Angle Adapter
Clip
Clip
Screw
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3. Tighten the two screws on the RJ21 straight cable connector or RJ21 angle adapter, as
applicable, to secure it to the device.
NOTENOTENOTENOTE
The cable pinouts for a 25-pair cable (RJ21) can be found in the Cabletron Systems
Cabling Guide
on how to obtain this document.
. Refer to th e Related Manuals in the About Thi s Guide p ref ace for details
4. If using the RJ21 angle adapter, plug the RJ21 right- angl ed conne ctor as shown in Figure 3-3.
Depending on the type of RJ21 cab le connector, it can be plugged in until the retaini ng clips on
the RJ21 adapter/extender snap into place, or it can be secured with screws.
5. Verify that a link exists on each twisted pair segment of the RJ21 connector by checking that
the associated port RX LED is on (flashing amber, blinking green, or solid green). Figure 3-3
shows the RX and TX LEDs for port 1. If any of the RX LEDs are off, perform the following
steps to check the associat ed twisted pair segment. The probl em is resolved when the Link LED
comes on.
a. V erify that the de vice at the other end of the twis ted pair segment is on and connected to the
b. Verify that the RJ21 connector associated with the twisted pair segment has the proper
pinouts and check the cable for continuity.
c. Check that the twisted pair connection meets the dB loss and cabl e s pec if ic ations outlined
in Chapter 2.
If a link is not established, contact Cabletron Systems. Refer to Section 1.2 for details.
6. Repeat steps 1 through 5 until all connections are made.
3.6COMPLETING THE INSTALLATION
After installing the SmartSwitch and any optional HSIM, and making the connections to the
network, the SmartSwitch is ready to be configured through Local Management. Refer to
SmartSwitch Series 6H202, 6H203, 6H252, 6H253, 6H258, 6H259, 6H262, 6E233, and 6E253
Local Management User’s Guide for information on how to access and use Local Management.
Refer to Chapter 4 for information on LEDs and troubleshooting.
This chapter provides information concerning the following:
•Using the LANVIEW diagnostic and status monitoring system (Section 4.1)
•Troubleshooting network and module operational problems (Section 4.2)
•Using the RESET button (Section 4.3)
4.1USING LANVIEW
The 6E233-49 SmartSwitch uses Cabletron Systems’ built-in visual diagnostic and status
monitoring system called LANVIEW. The LANVIEW LEDs (Figure 4-1) allo w quick obser va tion
of the network status to aid i n diagnos ing netw ork probl ems. Refer to Table 4-1 for a description of
the LEDs.
Refer to the HSIM user’s guide for a description of the HSIM LEDs.
The terms flashing, bl inking, and solid used in th e LED definition tab les of this
chapter indicate the following:
Flashing indicates an irregular LED pulse.
Blinking indicates a steady LED pulse, (approximately 50% on, 50% off).
Solid indicates a steady LED light. No pulsing.
Table 4-1 LANVIEW LEDs CPU, Receive, and Transmit Status
LEDColorStateRecommended Action
CPUOffPower off.Power up chassis.
RedBlinking. Hardware failure
Contact Cabletron Systems.
has occurred.
Solid. Resetting, normal
power up reset.
If the LED remains red for several
minutes, contact Cabletron Systems.
If the 6E233-49 Smart Swi tch is not working properl y, refer to Table 4-2 for a checklist of possible
problems, causes, and recommended actions to resolve the problem.
Table 4-2 Fault Identification
SymptomPossible Causes
All LEDs are off.1. Installation error - remove 6E233-49 SmartSwitch and perform
installation in accordance w ith installation in structions. Check
connectors for dust or dirt and clean as necessary.
2. Power system fault - refer to Table 4-3.
Module stays in BOOT
state.
1. Device does not have an operable firmware image, and is
sending out BootP requests in an effort to locate a Boot P serv er
on the network. Press the RESET button on the front panel to
attempt to use the firmware image in FLASH memory.
2. If the problem continues after pre ssing the RESET b utton , refer
to Section B.1 for instructions on forcing a BootP image
download.
3. Contact Cabletron Systems if the problem continues.
1. Check ON/OFF switches of 6C105 po wer suppl ies. All switches
must be in the ON ( | ) position.
2. Check all power cords and cables for proper connection.
Examine power cords for fraying or other damage. Replace if
necessary.
3. Examine 6C105 chassis power supplies. If power supply LEDs
or audible warning tone indicate power supply problems,
troubleshoot or replace any faulty power supplies.
1. Remove the 6E233-49 SmartSwitch from the current slot and
re-install in another free slot in the chassis.
2. If the 6 E233-49 SmartSwitch functions in the selected slot, the
6E233-49 SmartSwitch onboard power converter is operational.
The 6C105 chassis po we r bus may have a local iz ed fault. Install
the 6E233-49 SmartSwitch in the working slot and contact
Cabletron Systems.
3. If the 6E233-49 SmartSwitch does not function in the selected
slot, continue the process with all module slots in the chassis. If
the module does not function in any slot, the chassis power bus
may have a system-wide fault or the module onboard power
converter may be inoperable. Diagnose the module power
converter as describ ed below to isolate the fault.
Fault in 6E233-49
SmartSwitch module
power converter.
1. Remove a working module from a known good chassis.
2. Install the 6E233-49 SmartSwitch in the known good slot.
3. If the 6E233-49 SmartSwitch does not function, there may be a
fault in the onboard power con v erter. Contact Cabletron Systems
immediately.
Troubleshooting Checklist
Table 4-4 Firmware Troubleshooting
Possible CauseInstruction
Autobaud enabled.Press ENTER (RETURN) (may take up to four times).
T ermi nal setup is not co rrect .Refer to the Local M anagement User’s Guide for setu p
procedures.
Improper console cable
pinouts.
The COM port of the device
has been disabled, or the
COM port application has
been changed.
Corrupt firmware image, or
hardware fault.
Refer to Appendix A for proper console port pinouts.
1. Establish a Telnet connection to the device.
2. Refer to the Local Management User’s Guide on
enabling/disabling the COM port and changing the COM
port application.
1. If possible, attempt to download the image to the device
again. Refer to Sec tion B.1 for instructions on how to f orce
a download of a new firmware image.
2. Contact Cabletron Systems if the problem continues.
User parameters (IP address,
community names, etc.) los t
on reset or power-up.
Device is not forwarding
traffic from any port.
Improper Community
Names Table.
1. Firmware image fault - refer to Table 4-4.
2. Management system fault - refer to Table 4-5.
1. Management System fault - refer to Table 4-5.
2. No link to device - verify all network connections between
network management station and 6E233-49 SmartSwitch
are valid and op erating.
Device setup fault - refer to Table 4-6.
Device setup fault - refer to Table 4-6.
1. Refer t o the Local Management User’s Guide for
Community Names Table setup.
2. If the Community Names have been forgotten, refer to
Section B.1 for instructions on clearing NVRAM.
The 6E233-49 SmartSwitch
does not have an IP address.
The applicable front panel
port is disabled.
4-8Troubleshooting
1. Refer t o the Local Management User’s Guide for IP
address assignment procedure.
2. If the 6E233-49 SmartSwitch is using the IP address of the
6C105 chassis, ensure that the module is not in
STANDALONE management mode. The Local Management User’s Guide provides instructions on setting
the management mode.
1. Enable port. Refer to the Local Management User’s Guide
for instructions on enabling/disabling ports.
2. Port may disabled due to Spanning Tree. Review network
design and delete unnecessary loops.
The 6E233-49 SmartSwitch
detect a looped condition.
Mode switch (7), NVRAM
Reset, was changed
sometime before either
cycling power or pressing
the RESET button, causing
the user-entered parameters
to reset to factory default
settings.
Clear NVRAM was set
through Local Management.
NOTE
NOTE
NOTE
NOTE
If these troubleshooting tables do not solve any problems that occur with the
6E233-49 SmartSwitch, contact Cabletron Systems. Refer to Section 1.2 for
details.
1. Verify that Spanning Tree is enabled. Refer to the Local Management User’s Guide for instructions on setting the
type of STA.
2. Review network design and delete unnecessary loops.
1. Reenter the lost parameters as necessary. Refer to the
Local Management User’s Guide for instructions on
configuring the device through Local Management.
2. Call Cabletron Systems if the problem continues.
1. Reenter the lost parameters as necessary. Refer to the
Local Management User’s Guide for instructions on
configuring the device through Local Management.
2. Call Cabletron Systems if the problem continues.
The RESET button, located near the upper plastic locking tab of the module (refer to Figure 4-2),
resets the 6E233-49 SmartSwitch processor without affecting the NVRAM.
Pressing the RESET button resets the device, and all current switching being
performed by the module is halted. A module downtime of up to two minutes
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CAUTION
results from this action.
RESET
Button
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Figure 4-2 RESET Button
To reset the 6E233-49 SmartSwitch processor, press and release the RESET button. The module
processor goes through a re set proc ess of app roximat ely 20 sec onds. Addit ional do wntime may be
added as the module reenters the network.
NOTE
NOTE
NOTE
NOTE
It is not recommended to press the RESET button while the module is already in
reset mode. The module will enter an extended diagnostic procedure, which is
unnecessary for normal operation. This procedure will take much longer than a
minute. The ESC key can be used to exit the procedure.
This appendix pro vides oper ating specif ic ations fo r the Cablet ron Systems 6E233-49 Smart Switch
Interface Module. Cabletron Systems reserves the right to change these specifications at any time
without notice.
A.1MODULE SPECIFICATIONS
Processor:Intel i960 RISC processor Power PC
Dynamic Random Access
Memory (DRAM):20 MB expandable to 32 MB
FLASH Memory:8 MB
Shared Memory:4 MB
A.2PHYSICAL PROPERTIES
Dimensions:46.43 H x 6.05 W x 29.51 D (cm)
18.28 H x 2.38 W x 11.62 D (in)
Weight (Unit):Approximately 2.7 kg (6 lb)
MTBF (Predicted):200,000 hours
A.3ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS
Operating Temperature:5°C to 40°C (41°F to 104°F)
Storage Temperature:-30°C to 73°C (-22°F to 164°F)
Operating Relative Humidity:5% to 90% (non-condensing)
•Switches 1 through 4 – For Cabletron Systems use only.
•Switch 5 – COM Port Autobaud . The default (OFF) positi on enables Autobaud sensing on the
COM port for Local Management sessions. Changing the switch to the ON position disables
Autobaud sensing and sets the COM port to 9600 baud for Local Management sessions.
•Switch 6 – Forced BootP. Changing the posit ion of this switch (i.e. , moving the switch from one
position to the other) cle ar s downloa d in for m ati on f rom NVRAM and forces the SmartSwitch
to download a new image file from a BootP server after power to the chassis is restored.
NOTENOTENOTENOTE
is a station acting as a BootP server, which contains the image file.
•After changing the position of switch 6 and restarting the module, the SmartSwitch requests a
new image download until they either receive a new image or the RESET button on the front
panel is pressed. When the RESET button is pressed, the SmartSwitch continues trying to
contact a BootP serv er , b u t will ti me out in a pproxima tely one m inute. If the module times ou t,
the image is downloaded from its FLASH memory.
•Switch 7 – Clear NVRAM. Changing the position of this switch resets NVRAM on the next
power up. ALL us er ent ered p aramete rs, su ch as I P addre sses, subn et masks , SNMP tr aps, a nd
switching functions are restored to their factory default settings.
B-2Optional Installations and Mode Switch Bank Settings
After changing the position of switch 6, DO NOT reapply power to the chassis until there
•Switch 8 – Reset Password/Community Strings. Changing the position of this switch clears
only the user-entered passwords stored in NVRAM, and restores the default passwords. Once
the SmartSwitch resets, the passwords can either be reentered or the default passwords (Public
and ENTER) may be used.
NOTE
NOTE
NOTE
NOTE
Do not change the position of switch 8 unless it is necessary to reset the module
super-user configured passwords to their factory default settings.
B.3SIMM UPGRADE
Memory upgrade is available for the 6E233-49 SmartSwitch module to expand the DRAM to 32
MB. This section explains how to locate and add/replace a Single In-line Memory Module
(SIMM). For informatio n on the av ailabl e SIMM upgrades, contac t Cabletron Systems. F or details
on getting help, refer to Section 1.2.
B.3.1Locating SIMMs
Figure B-2 shows the location of the DRAM SIMM connector.
DRAM SIMM
Figure B-2 SIMM Slot Locations
Optional Installations and Mode Switch Bank SettingsB-3