Cabletron Systems BRIM-A6 User Manual
BRIM-A6
USER’S GUIDE
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.
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Copyright 1996 by Cabletron Systems, Inc., P.O. Box 5005, Rochester, NH 03866-5005
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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:
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:
party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
Changes or modifications made to this device which are not e xpressly appro v ed by the
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.
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 T echnology 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.
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Application of Council Directive(s):
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Mr. Richard Michaud Mr. J. Solari
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Cabletron Systems Limited
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EN 60950
Networking Equipment, for use in a Commercial or Light
Manager of Engineering Services Managing Director - E.M.E.A.
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CONTENTS
CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION
1.1 Using This Manual.......................................................................1-1
1.2 Document Conventions...............................................................1-2
1.3 BRIM-A6 Overview...................................................................... 1-3
1.4 BRIM-A6 Features.......................................................................1-3
1.5 BRIM-A6 Specifications...............................................................1-4
1.6 Related Manuals..........................................................................1-4
1.7 Getting Help.................................................................................1-5
CHAPTER 2 INSTALLATION
2.1 Unpacking the BRIM....................................................................2-1
2.2 Installing APIMs...........................................................................2-2
2.3 Installing BRIMs...........................................................................2-3
2.3.1 Installing a BRIM in a MIM..............................................2-3
2.3.2 Installing a BRIM in a Hub .............................................. 2-5
CHAPTER 3 LOCAL MANAGEMENT
3.1 Local Management Keyboard Conventions.................................3-2
3.2 Using LIM to create PVCs...........................................................3-3
3.2.1 ATM Connection Tables Screen Fields .......................... 3-4
3.2.2 ATM Connection Tables Screen Commands .................3-5
3.2.3 Using ATM Connection Tables Screen Commands ....... 3-5
3.2.4 Adding PVCs to the Connection Tables Screen.............3-6
3.2.5 Deleting PVCs from the Connection Tables Screen.......3-6
3.3 Using LM to Create PVCs ...........................................................3-7
3.3.1 BRIM-A6 Setup Screen Fields........................................3-8
3.3.2 BRIM-A6 Setup Screen Commands...............................3-9
3.3.3 Using BRIM-A6 Setup Screen Commands...................3-10
3.3.4 Accessing the BRIM-A6 Add/Delete Entry Screen ....... 3-10
3.3.5 BRIM-A6 Add/Delete Entry Screen Fields....................3-11
3.3.6 BRIM-A6 Add/Delete Entry Screen Commands ........... 3-12
3.3.7 Adding a PVC ............................................................... 3-12
3.3.8 Modifying a PVC...........................................................3-13
3.3.9 Deleting a PVC ............................................................. 3-14
CHAPTER 4 LANVIEW LEDs
4.1 BRIM-A6 LEDs............................................................................4-1
4.2 APIM LEDs.................................................................................. 4-2
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APPENDIX A APIM SPECIFICATIONS
A.1 APIM-11 Specifications............................................................... A-1
A.2 APIM-21 Specifications............................................................... A-1
A.3 APIM-22 Specifications............................................................... A-2
A.4 APIM-29 Specifications............................................................... A-2
A.5 APIM-67 Specifications............................................................... A-3
APPENDIX B ATM OVERVIEW
B.1 ATM Basics................................................................................. B-1
B.2 The ATM Cell..............................................................................B-2
B.3 The ATM Network.......................................................................B-4
B.3.1 Virtual Channels and Virtual Paths................................. B-4
B.3.2 Permanent and Switched Virtual Channels.................... B-5
B.4 ATM Protocol .............................................................................. B-5
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CHAPTER 1
INTRODUCTION
Welcome to the Cabletron Systems
manual provides the following information:
• Describes BRIM-A6 features
• Explains how to install the BRIM-A6 in a Cabletron Systems Media
Interface Module (MIM) or standalone hub
• Outlines specifications for the Cabletron Systems Asynchronous
Transfer Mode (ATM) Bridge/Router Interface Module (BRIM)
The BRIM-A6 provides additional connectivity/functionality to various
Cabletron Systems MIMs and standalone hubs. You should have a general
working knowledge of ATM networks and the ATM User-Network
Interface Specification, as proposed in the ATM Forum, prior to installing
the BRIM-A6. If you need a basic overview of A TM, refer to Appendix B,
ATM Overview
.
BRIM-A6 User’s Guide
. This
1.1 USING THIS MANUAL
Read through this manual completely to familiarize yourself with its
content and to gain an understanding of the features and capabilities of
the BRIM-A6. The following list provides an overview of each section of
this manual:
Chapter 1,
BRIM-A6 features and concludes with a list of related manuals.
Chapter 2,
Modules (APIMs) into the BRIM-A6. This chapter also explains how to
install a BRIM-A6 into a MIM or a standalone hub.
Chapter 3,
Virtual Connection using Cabletron Systems Local Interf ace Management
(LIM) or Cabletron Systems Local Management (LM).
Chapter 4,
to monitor BRIM performance and status.
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Introduction
Installation
Local Management
LANVIEW LEDS
, outlines the contents of this manual, describes
, describes how to install ATM Port Interface
, describes how to create Permanent
, describes how to use the BRIM-A6 LEDs
Chapter 1:
Introduction
Appendix A,
APIM Specifications
, describes specifications and features
for each of the APIMs available for the BRIM-A6.
Appendix B,
ATM Overview
, provides a basic overview of ATM
technology.
1.2 DOCUMENT CONVENTIONS
The following conventions are used throughout this document:
Note
NOTE
TIP
CAUTION
!
symbol. Calls the reader’s attention to any item of
information that may be of special importance.
Tip
symbol. Conveys helpful hints concerning procedures or
actions.
Caution
damage to the equipment.
symbol. Contains information essential to avoid
Warning
equipment damage, personal injury or death.
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symbol. Warns against an action that could result in
BRIM-A6 Overview
1.3 BRIM-A6 OVERVIEW
The BRIM-A6 extends the functionality of your MIM or standalone hub
to include remote bridging/routing capability. It allows remote
connectivity using ATM technology.
The BRIM-A6 is equipped with one slot that supports a Cabletron
Systems APIM for ATM connectivity. Cabletron Systems provides a
variety of APIMs that let you select the configuration of your choice.
The BRIM-A6 supports two types of Virtual Channels: Permanent V irtual
Channels (PVCs), and Switched Virtual Channels (SVCs). It also
supports the ATM Forum’s User-Network-Interface (UNI) for SVC
signaling, and FORE Systems’ Simple Protocol for ATM Network
Signaling (SPANS). Because of this support, the BRIM-A6 is not only
standards based, but takes advantage of FORE’s ATM signaling
enhancements while providing guaranteed interoperability with existing
FORE A TM networks.
1.4 BRIM-A6 FEATURES
ATM Port Interface Modules (APIMs)
The BRIM-A6 uses Cabletron Systems APIMs for A TM connecti vity . You
can easily install APIMs into the BRIM for the interface of your choice.
APIMs support multiple types of physical layer cable types and are fully
compliant with the ATM Forum’s “UTOPIA” specification.
MIB Support
For additional information on how to extract and compile individual
MIBs, refer to the Release Notes, or contact Cabletron Systems Technical
Support (see Section 1.7,
LANVIEW Diagnostic LEDs
Getting Help
).
Cabletron Systems provides a visual diagnostic and monitoring system
called LANVIEW with the BRIM-A6. LANVIEW LEDs help you
quickly identify bridge and link status.
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Chapter 1:
Introduction
1.5 BRIM-A6 SPECIFICATIONS
This section describes environment specifications and safety requirements
for the BRIM-A6. Cabletron Systems reserves the right to change these
specifications at any time without notice.
Environment
Operating T emperature: 5°C to 40°C (41°F to 104°F)
Storage T emperature: -30
°
C to 90°C (-22°F to 194°F)
Operating Humidity: 5% to 95% (non-condensing)
Safety
This unit meets the safety requirements of UL1950, CSA C22.2 No. 950,
and EN60950.
EMI
This unit meets the EMI requirements of FCC Part 15 Class A, EN55022
Class A and VCCI Class I.
EMC
This unit meets the EMC requirements of EN 50082-1 including: IEC
801-2 (ESD), IEC 801-3 (Radiated Susceptibility), and IEC 801-4
(EFT/B).
1.6 RELATED MANUALS
Use the following manuals to supplement the procedures and other
technical data provided in this manual. This manual references procedures
in these manuals, where appropriate, but does not repeat them.
Cabletron Systems
Cabletron Systems
EMM-E6 User’s Guide
ESXMIM Installation Guide
Cabletron Systems MicroMMAC User’s Guide
Cabletron Systems
NBR-620/420/220 Installation Guide and
NBR-620/420/220 Local Management Guide
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Getting Help
1.7 GETTING HELP
If you need additional support related to the BRIM-A6, or if you have any
questions, comments, or suggestions concerning this manual, contact
Cabletron Systems Technical Support:
By phone (603) 332-9400
A.M
Monday-Friday; 8
By CompuServe GO CTRON from any ! prompt
By Internet mail support@ctron.com
By FTP ctron.com (134.141.197.25)
Login
Password
anonymous
your email address
. – 8 P.M. Eastern Time
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CHAPTER 2
INSTALLATION
This chapter contains instructions for unpacking the BRIM, installing
APIMs, and installing the BRIM into Cabletron Systems devices that
support BRIM technology.
To install the BRIM and APIMs, you need the following tools:
• 1 disposable grounding wrist strap (provided with any MIM or hub)
• 1 Phillips-head screwdriver.
The BRIM-A6 and the host MIM or hub are sensitive to static
discharges. Use a grounding strap and observe all static
!
CAUTION
2.1 UNPACKING THE BRIM
Unpack the BRIM as follows:
1. Remove the shipping box material covering the BRIM.
precautions during this procedure. Failure to do so could result
in damage to the BRIM-A6 or the host MIM or hub.
2. Carefully remove the module from the shipping box. Leave the
module in its non-conductive bag until you are ready to install.
3. Attach the disposable grounding strap to your wrist (refer to the
instructions on the disposable grounding strap package).
4. After removing the module from its non-conductive bag, visually
inspect the device. If you notice any signs of damage, contact
Cabletron Systems Technical Support immediately.
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