Cabletron Systems 9E106-06 User Manual

SmartSwitch 9000
9E106-06
Ethernet Switch Module
User’s Guide
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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 1998 by:
Cabletron Systems, Inc. 35 Industrial Way Rochester, NH 03867-5005
All Rights Reserved Printed in the United States of America
Order Number: 9031346-01 February 1998
SPECTRUM , Remote LANVIEW and LANVIEW are registered trademarks and SecureFast and SmartSwitch are trademarks of Cabletron Systems, Inc.
Ethernet is a trademark of Xerox Corporation and i960 is a registered trademark of Intel Corporation.
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FCC Notice
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital
device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment uses, generates, and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed in accordance with the 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 modifications made to this device which are not expressly approved by the
party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
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 by Information Technology Equipment (VCCI) 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.
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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Chapter 1 Introduction
Features........................................................................................................................... 1-2
Related Manuals............................................................................................................ 1-5
Getting Help ..................................................................................................................1-5
Chapter 2 Installing the 9E106-06 Module

Contents

Installing EPIMs ............................................................................................................ 2-3
EPIM Revisions ......................................................................................................2-3
Installing the EPIM................................................................................................ 2-4
The Reset Switch ...........................................................................................................2-5
User-Accessible Components...................................................................................... 2-6
Setting the Module Card DIP Switch.........................................................................2-7
Chapter 3 Operation
System Management Buses .........................................................................................3-2
SMB-1 Bus ............................................................................................................... 3-2
SMB-10 Bus ............................................................................................................. 3-2
System Diagnostic Controller...................................................................................... 3-2
DC/DC Converter ........................................................................................................3-3
FNB Interface.................................................................................................................3-3
i960 Switch .....................................................................................................................3-3
i960 Host......................................................................................................................... 3-3
Chapter 4 LANVIEW LEDs
Chapter 5 Specifications
Technical Specifications................................................................................................ 5-1
CPU:......................................................................................................................... 5-1
Memory:.................................................................................................................. 5-1
Network Interfaces: ...............................................................................................5-1
Safety............................................................................................................................... 5-1
Service............................................................................................................................. 5-2
Physical........................................................................................................................... 5-2
Dimensions: ............................................................................................................ 5-2
Weight:..................................................................................................................... 5-2
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Appendix A EPIMs
EPIM-T...........................................................................................................................A-1
EPIM-F1 and EPIM-F2.................................................................................................A-2
EPIM-F3 .........................................................................................................................A-3
EPIM-C...........................................................................................................................A-4
Connector Type .....................................................................................................A-5
Grounding..............................................................................................................A-5
EPIM-A and EPIM-X (AUI Port)................................................................................A-5
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Introduction

The 9E106-06 is a multi-port Ethernet Switch Module for the SmartSwitch 9000 that provides high speed IEEE 802.1D compliant bridging and SecureFast™ Switching (SFS).
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Each 9E106-06 is equipped with two advanced Intel i960 One processor provides the module’s SNMP protocol stack for both IETF and Enterprise MIB extensions. Additional higher-level management services such as RMON and Distributed LAN Monitor (DLM) are also provided. The other processor acts as the primary switching device, continually directing network traffic to the appropriate destination interface.
The 9E106-06 module provides six user configurable front panel Ethernet Port Interfaces Module (EPIM) connections and one backplane connection to the SmartSwitch 9000 Flexible Network Bus (FNB). The FNB is a dual FDDI backplane channel that allows for reliable, high-capacity communications between all FNB modules. Users on all six Ethernet segments can access the hub’s Flexible Network Bus (FNB) and communicate with users on any other FNB based Ethernet, Token Ring, FDDI, ATM or WAN module. Since each FNB module translates its native user’s data packets to FDDI frames, all modules can communicate without the use of any external or additional bridge or router components.
Each EPIM Port is a single network segment that can operate in one of two ways: as a host to a single user or as a host to multiple users through another multiport switch, bridge, or repeater device. Ethernet networks are connected to the 9E106-06 using standard Cabletron EPIMs.
RISC microprocessors.
The 9E106-06 also features front panel LANVIEW™ Diagnostic LEDs to offer at-a-glance status information about each front panel port, as well as the operation of the overall module.
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Features

Processors
The 9E106-06 is equipped with dual advanced Intel i960
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RISC microprocessors. One processor provides a platform for all management applications, such as Spanning Tree, RMON, IETF and Enterprise MIB support. This network management information is available through a variety of methods. All SNMP based information is accessible either via an in-band (front panel port), side-band (SMB-10), or out-of-band via the Environmental Module’s (EM) COM ports. For more information on the EM’s COM ports or SMB-10 refer to the SmartSwitch 9000 Local Management User’s Guide. The other processor acts as the primary switching device. This switching device can operate in two modes, as a traditional bridge, or as a SecureFast Switch (SFS).
System Management
The 9E106-06 provides interfaces to the two System Management Buses (SMB-1 and SMB-10) for intermodule management. The SMB-1 Bus is only accessible to modules. The SMB-10 Bus is accessible through the EPIM on the front of the Environmental Module.
Management
The 9E106-06 provides local and remote management functions. Local management is provided through the RS-232 COM ports on the SmartSwitch 9000 Environmental Module using a standard VT-220 terminal or equivalent, Serial Line Interface Protocol (SLIP), or Point-to-Point Protocol (PPP).
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Remote management is possible through Cabletron’s SPECTRUM or any SNMP compliant management tool. Included as management features are the IETF Standard Management Information Base (MIBs) RMON (RFC 1271), IETF MIB ll (RFC 1213), IETF Bridge MIB (RFC 1493), FDDI 1512 with SMT 7.3 and a host of other Cabletron enterprise MIBs. In addition, the front panel provides LEDs to indicate LINK status per port, as well as transmit and receive activity.
Connectivity
The 9E106-06 module has six user configurable front panel Ethernet Port Interface Module (EPIM) connections and one Flexible Network Bus (FNB) backplane connection. Ethernet networks connect to the 9E106-06 module using standard Cabletron EPIMs. EPIMs presently available include:
EPIM-C For Thin-net Coaxial
EPIM-T For 10Base-T Twisted Pair
EPIM-F1/EPIM-F2 For Multimode Fiber Optic
EPIM-F3 For Single Mode Fiber Optic
EPIM-A For AUI Cable segment
EPIM-X For AUI Cable segment
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The FNB backplane connection is a fixed connection to FNB-1 or FNB-2. This connection allows the 9E106-06 to communicate with other SmartSwitch 9000 modules supporting various LAN technologies including: Token Ring, FDDI, Ethernet, WAN and ATM.
Bridging/SecureFast™ Switching
9E106-06 operates in two modes, as a traditional bridge, or as a SecureFast Switch. In the traditional bridge mode, the 9E106-06 makes filtering/forwarding decisions based on frame destination address. In the SecureFast Switch mode, filtering/forwarding decisions are made based on both frame destination and source addresses.
Management Information Base (MIB) Support
The 9E106-06 provides MIB support including:
RMON (RFC 1271)
IETF MIB II (RFC 1213)
IETF Bridge MIB (RFC 1493)
FDDI 1512 with SMT 7.3 and a host of other Cabletron Enterprise MIBs.
NOTE
For a complete list of supported MIBs, refer to the release notes provided in the 9E106-06 package.
LANVIEW LEDs
The 9E106-06 uses LANVIEW – the Cabletron Systems built-in visual diagnostic and status monitoring system. With LANVIEW LEDs, you can quickly identify the device, port, and physical layer status at a glance.
Hot Swapping
The 9E106-06 can be installed or removed from the chassis while the SmartSwitch 9000 is powered up without affecting the operation of the remaining modules in the chassis.
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ETHERNET
9E106-06
SMB CPU
FNB
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Figure 1-1. The 9E106-06
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