Cabletron Systems 7C04 Workgroup User Manual

7C04 Workgroup

SmartSWITCH

User’s Guide

™

Chassis

9031700-01

Notice

NOTICE

Cabletron Systems reserves the right to make changes in
specifications and other information contained in this document
without prior notice. The reader should in all cases consult
Cabletron Systems to determine whether any such changes have
been made.

The hardware, firmware, or software described in this manual is
subject to change without notice.

In no event shall Cabletron Systems be liable for any incidental,
indirect, special, or consequential damages whatsoever (including
but not limited to lost profits) arising out of or related to this
manual or the information contained in it, even if Cabletron
Systems has been advised of, known, or should have known, the
possibility of such damages.

© Copyright February 1996 by:
Cabletron Systems, Inc.

35 Industrial Way
Rochester, NH 03867-0505

All Rights Reserved
Printed in the United States of America

Order Number: 9031700-01

LANVIEW

Systems, Inc.

MMAC SmartSWITCH
CompuServe
Ethernet
i960 microprocessor

and

MMAC

is a registered trademark of CompuServe Inc.

is a trademark of Xerox Corp.

are registered trademarks of Cabletron

is a trademark of Cabletron Systems, Inc.

is a registered trademark of Intel Corp.

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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:

the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the
FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable
protection against harmful interference when the equipment is
operated in a commercial environment. This equipment uses,
generates, and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not
installed in accordance with the operator’s manual, may cause
harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this
equipment in a residential area is likely to cause interference in
which case the user will be required to correct the interference at
his own expense.

WARNING:

are not expressly approved by the party responsible for
compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the
equipment.

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with

Changes or modifications made to this device which

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 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.

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Notice

VCCI NOTICE

This equipment is in the 1st Class Category (information
equipment to be used in commercial and/or industrial areas) and
conforms to the standards set by the Voluntary Control Council for
Interference (VCCI) by Information Technology Equipment aimed
at preventing radio interference in commercial and/or industrial
areas.

Consequently, when used in a residential area or in an adjacent
area thereto, radio interference may be caused to radios and TV
receivers, etc.

Read the instructions for correct handling.

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CONTENTS

CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION

1.1 USING THIS MANUAL .........................................................................1-1

1.2 USING THE SMARTSWITCH MANUAL SET ...................................1-1

1.3 CHASSIS OVERVIEW.............................................................................1-2

1.3.1 7X00 SmartSwitch Controller Module........................................1-3

1.3.2 SmartSwitch interface modules ...................................................1-3

1.3.3 Operations.......................................................................................1-4

1.4 SITE GUIDELINES ..................................................................................1-5

1.5 RELATED MANUALS............................................................................1-6

1.6 GETTING HELP.......................................................................................1-6

CHAPTER 2 INSTALLATION

2.1 UNPACKING THE 7C04 CHASSIS......................................................2-1

2.2 INSTALLING THE 7C04 CHASSIS IN AN EQUIPMENT RACK ...2-2

2.2.1 Attaching Mounting Brackets ......................................................2-2

2.2.2 Mounting the 7C04 Chassis..........................................................2-4

2.3 THE 7C04 CHASSIS POWER SUPPLY MODULE..............................2-5

2.3.1 Unpacking the Power Supply Module .......................................2-5

2.3.2 Installing the Power Supply Module..........................................2-5

2.3.3 Powering up the Power Supply Module....................................2-7

2.3.4 Removing the Power Supply Module ........................................2-8

CHAPTER 3 TROUBLESHOOTING

CHAPTER 4 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

4.1 SAFETY......................................................................................................4-1

4.2 EMI.............................................................................................................4-1

4.3 IMMUNITY...............................................................................................4-1

4.4 SERVICE....................................................................................................4-2

4.5 POWER......................................................................................................4-2

4.6 PHYSICAL ................................................................................................4-2

4.6.1 Dimensions .....................................................................................4-2

4.6.2 Weight .............................................................................................4-2

4.7 ENVIRONMENTAL................................................................................4-3

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CHAPTER 1

INTRODUCTION

Welcome to Cabletron Systems

Chassis User’s Guide

. This manual describes the physical

7C04 Workgroup SmartSwitch

characteristics, specifications, and capabilities of the 7C04
Workgroup SmartSwitch Chassis.

1.1 USING THIS MANUAL

Chapter 1,

Introduction

Chassis.
Chapter 2,

Installation

module, and how to install that power supply module.
Chapter 3,

Troubleshooting

7C04 Chassis’ power supply module.
Chapter 4,

Technical Specifications

requirements and operating specifications of the 7C04 Chassis.

, discusses the features of the 7C04

, explains the 7C04 Chassis’ power supply

, explains the LANVIEW® LEDs of the

, explains the location

1.2 USING THE SMARTSWITCH MANUAL SET

Each SmartSwitch interface module that can be inserted in the
7C04 Chassis is shipped with a module user’s guide. For example,
the

7E03-24 Ethernet SmartSwitch Interface Module User’s Guide

explains the physical characteristics, specifications, and installation
procedures of the 7E03-24 Module.

The management module of the 7C04 Chassis is described in the

7X00 SmartSwitch Controller Module User’s Guide. The user’s guide

explains the 7X00 Module’s physical characteristics, installation
procedures, and how to locally manage the SmartSwitch interface
modules in the chassis.

In addition, any local management information that is specific to a
particular SmartSwitch interface module, is described in a module
specific local management appendix. For example, the

Ethernet SmartSwitch Interface Module Local Management Appendix

7E03-24

explains information that is specific to local management of the
7E03-24 Module only.

1-1

Introduction

1.3 CHASSIS OVERVIEW

The 7C04 Chassis (Figure 1-1) is a rack-mountable, multi-media,
switching center. The chassis is a stand-alone device that features a
removable power supply. Two fans within the power supply
provide system cooling. LANVIEW LEDs on the power supply
indicate at-a-glance device status.

The chassis has four module slots. The slots are numbered from
top to bottom; the top slot is number one the bottom slot is number
four. The 7X00 Module must be inserted in the chassis’ top slot
(slot one). The other three slots can support nearly any
combination of Ethernet, Token Ring, FDDI, and ATM
SmartSwitch interface modules

1

.

1

WorkGroup SmartSwitch

with SECURE

FAST™

SN

100-125V-3.8A
200-250V-1.9A

VIRTUAL NETWORKING

FANS

I

2

3

4

Figure 1-1. 7C04 Workgroup SmartSwitch Chassis

Data from each SmartSwitch interface module (regardless of front
panel technology) is relayed along the SmartSwitch Bus on the
7C04 Chassis’ backplane to the 7X00 Module. All switching
functions are performed by hardware components on the 7X00
Module. No external bridges or routers are required to transfer
data from one point to another within the chassis.

1.

A 7E03-24 Module can not be inserted in the bottom slot (slot four) of a 7C04

Chassis.

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Introduction

1.3.1 7X00 SmartSwitch Controller Module

The 7X00 SmartSwitch Controller Module is the only processing
and management element in the 7C04 Chassis. The 7X00 Module
has no front panel data ports. All data enters and exits the 7X00
Module via the SmartSwitch Bus on the chassis’ backplane. The
7X00 Module directs incoming data to its intended destination by
using a group of Application Specific Integrated Circuits (ASICs)
collectively known as the SmartSwitch Core. All
functions are performed in the module’s SmartSwitch Core. The
SmartSwitch Core is capable of switching up to 750,000 frames per
second. The firmware on a 7X00 Module determines the
SmartSwitch Core’s operating mode (traditional switch or
SecureFast Packet Switch). The module’s CPU (an i960

®

microprocessor

) is used to collect management data of the
SmartSwitch system (including the status of the chassis’ power
supply and fans).

packet switching

Note:

The 7X00 Module is not hot-swappable. Because the 7X00
Module is the only processing/management module in the 7C04
Chassis, removing the 7X00 Module will sever communications
to all SmartSwitch interface modules in the 7C04 Chassis.

1.3.2 SmartSwitch interface modules

SmartSwitch interface modules in a 7C04 Chassis communicate
freely with each other via the chassis’ SmartSwitch Bus and 7X00
SmartSwitch Controller Module. SmartSwitch interface modules
can be installed or removed from the 7C04 Chassis at any time
without impacting the rest of the network.

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