Cabletron Systems BRIM-A6DP User Manual

BRIM-A6DP

USER’S GUIDE

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.
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SPECTRUM, LANVIEW, MicroMMAC
Manager, EPIM, EPIM-A, EPIM-F1, EPIM-F2, EPIM-F3, EPIM-T, EPIM-X, FOT-F, FOT-F3
HubSTACK, SEH, SEHI

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their respective companies.

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, and

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are trademarks of Cabletron Systems, Inc.

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Element

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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:

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.

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital

Changes or modifications made to this device which are not expressly approved by the

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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 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.

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Cabletron Systems, Inc.
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PO Box 5005
Rochester, NH 03867

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Cabletron Systems Limited

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CONTENTS

CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION

1.1 Using This Manual.......................................................................1-1

1.2 Document Conventions...............................................................1-2

1.3 BRIM-A6DP Overview.................................................................1-3

1.4 BRIM-A6DP Features..................................................................1-3

1.5 Related Manuals..........................................................................1-4

1.6 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 ..............................................2-6

CHAPTER 3 LOCAL MANAGEMENT

3.1 Local Management Keyboard Conventions.................................3-2

3.2 Accessing BRIM-A6DP Local Management................................3-3

3.3 The ATM Setup Screen...............................................................3-4

3.4 The Connection Table Screen.....................................................3-5

3.4.1 Connection Table Screen Fields..................................... 3-5

3.5 The Add/Delete Entry Screen......................................................3-7

3.5.1 Add/Delete Entry Screen Fields...................................... 3-8

3.5.2 Adding an Entry (PVC) ...................................................3-9

3.5.3 Modifying an Entry (PVC) .............................................3-10

3.5.4 Deleting an Entry (PVC) ...............................................3-10

3.6 The LEC Administration Screen................................................3-11

3.6.1 LEC Administration Screen Fields................................3-12

3.6.2 Configuring the LEC Automatically...............................3-14

3.6.3 Configuring the LEC Manually......................................3-14

3.7 The ELAN Properties Screen....................................................3-15

3.7.1 ELAN Properties Screen Fields....................................3-16

3.8 The Signalling Screen ............................................................... 3-18

3.8.1 Signalling Screen Fields ...............................................3-19

3.8.2 Setting the SVC Signalling and LAN Emulation Type... 3-20

3.8.3 Enabling and Disabling the ILMI...................................3-20

3.8.4 Setting the LEC ATM Address...................................... 3-21

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3.9 The VLAN Assignment Screen ..................................................3-22

3.9.1 Port/VLAN Assignment Screen Fields...........................3-22

3.10 VLAN Overview..........................................................................3-24

3.10.1 Configuration Guidelines...............................................3-25

3.11 Creating VLANs .........................................................................3-27

3.11.1 ATM LEC VLANs...........................................................3-27

3.11.2 Ethernet-only VLANs.....................................................3-29

3.12 The Router MAC Address Screen .............................................3-30

3.12.1 Router MAC Address Screen Fields .............................3-30

3.12.2 Adding MAC Entries......................................................3-32

3.12.3 Deleting MAC Entries....................................................3-32

CHAPTER 4 LANVIEW LEDs

4.1 BRIM-A6DP LEDs........................................................................4-1

4.2 APIM LEDs ..................................................................................4-2

APPENDIX A APIM SPECIFICATIONS

A.1 APIM-11 Specifications............................................................... A-1

A.2 APIM-21 Specifications............................................................... A-2

A.3 APIM-29 Specifications............................................................... A-3

A.4 APIM-29LR Specifications .......................................................... A-4

A.5 APIM-22 Specifications............................................................... A-5

A.6 APIM-67 Specifications............................................................... A-6

APPENDIX B BRIM-A6DP SPECIFICATIONS

B.1 BRIM-A6DP Specifications ......................................................... B-1

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CHAPTER 1

INTRODUCTION

Welcome to the Cabletron Systems
manual provides the following information:

• Describes BRIM-A6DP features.

• Explains how to install the BRIM-A6DP in a Cabletron Systems

Media Interface Module (MIM) or standalone hub.

• Provides instructions on using BRIM-A6DP Local Management to

perform functions such as viewing current ATM connections,
configuring Permanent Virtual Channels (PVCs), configuring LAN
Emulation Clients (LECs), viewing Emulated LAN properties,
configuring operating parameters for Switched Virtual Channels
(SVCs), and assigning front panel Ethernet ports and/or Emulated
LANs (ELANs) to Virtual LANs (VLANs).

• Outlines specifications for the Cabletron Systems Asynchronous

Transfer Mode (ATM) Bridge/Router Interface Module (BRIM).

The BRIM-A6DP provides additional connectivity/functionality to
various Cabletron MIMs and standalone hubs. You should have a general
working knowledge of ATM networks and the ATM User-Network
Interface Specification (UNI), as specified by the ATM Forum, prior to
installing the BRIM-A6DP.

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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-A6DP. The following list provides an o v ervie w of each section
of this manual:

Chapter 1,
BRIM-A6DP features and concludes with a list of related manuals.

Chapter 2,
Modules (APIMs) into the BRIM-A6DP. This chapter also explains how
to install a BRIM-A6DP into a MIM or a standalone hub.

BRIM-A6DP User’s Guide 1-1

Introduction

Installation

, outlines the contents of this manual, describes

, describes how to install ATM Port Interface

Chapter 1:

Introduction

Chapter 3,

Local Management

, describes how to use the BRIM-A6DP
Local Management screens to perform a variety of configuration and
management procedures.

Chapter 4,

LANVIEW LEDs

, describes how to use the BRIM-A6DP

LEDs to monitor BRIM performance and status.
Appendix A,

APIM Specifications

, describes specifications and features

for each of the APIMs available for the BRIM-A6DP.
Appendix B,

BRIM-A6DP Specifications

, describes specifications and

safety compliance for the BRIM-A6DP.

1.2 DOCUMENT CONVENTIONS

The following conventions are used throughout this document:

Note

symbol. Calls the reader’s attention to any item of

NOTE

information that may be of special importance.

TIP

!

CAUTION

Tip

symbol. Conveys helpful hints concerning procedures or

actions.

Caution

damage to the equipment.

Electrical Hazard Warning

that could result in personal injury or death due to an electrical
hazard.

symbol. Contains information essential to avoid

symbol. Warns against an action

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BRIM-A6DP Overview

1.3 BRIM-A6DP OVERVIEW

The BRIM-A6DP extends the functionality of your Cabletron Systems
MIM or standalone hub to include remote bridging/routing capability. It
allows remote connectivity using ATM technology.

Using two APIMs on the front panel of the BRIM-A6DP, Cabletron
Systems can offer redundant ATM links from the BRIM to a switched
ATM network. Cabletron Systems provides a variety of APIMs that let
you select the configuration of your choice. If port redundancy is not a
requirement, then only one APIM may be installed.

The BRIM-A6DP supports two types of Virtual Channels: Permanent
Virtual 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).The BRIM-A6DP allows the user to create LAN
Emulation Clients (LECs), and Virtual LANs (VLANs). Refer to Chapter

Local Management

3,
Management features.

, for information on BRIM-A6DP Local

1.4 BRIM-A6DP FEATURES

ATM Port Interface Modules (APIMs)

The BRIM-A6DP supports two Cabletron Systems APIMs for ATM
connectivity and redundancy. 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 all ATM Forum specifications.

MIB Support

For additional information on how to extract and compile individual
MIBs, refer to the Release Notes, or contact Cabletron Systems Technical
Support (refer to Section 1.7,

LANVIEW Diagnostic LEDs

Getting Help

Cabletron Systems provides a visual diagnostic and monitoring system
called LANVIEW. The BRIM-A6DP LANVIEW LEDs help you quickly
identify bridge and link status.

).

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Introduction

1.5 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
Cabletron Systems

EMM-E6 User’s Guide

ESXMIM Installation Guide

ESX-1320/ESX-1380 User’s 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

1.6 GETTING HELP

If you need additional support related to this device, or if you have any
questions, comments, or suggestions concerning this manual, contact
Cabletron Systems Technical Support:

Phone [phone]

Monday – Friday; 8 A.M. – 8 P.M. Eastern Time
CompuServe GO CTRON from any ! prompt
Internet mail [e-mail]
FTP ctron.com (134.141.197.25)

Login
Password

BBS [phone]

Modem setting 8N1: 8 data bits, 1 stop bit, No parity

anonymous

your email address

For additional information about Cabletron Systems products, visit our
World Wide Web site: http://www .cabletron.com/

Before calling Cabletron Systems Technical Support, have the following
information ready:

• A description of the failure

• A description of any action(s) already taken to resolve the problem
(e.g., changing mode switches, rebooting the unit, etc.)

• A description of your network environment (layout, cable type, etc.)

• Network load and frame size at the time of trouble (if known)

• The serial and revision numbers of all Cabletron Systems products in
the network

• The device history (i.e., have you returned the device before, is this a
recurring problem, etc.)

• Any previous Return Material Authorization (RMA) numbers

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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:

• Disposable grounding wrist strap (provided with any MIM or hub)

• Phillips screwdriver

The BRIM-A6DP and the host MIM or hub are sensitive to static

!

CAUTION

discharges. Use a grounding strap and observe all static
precautions during this procedure. Failure to do so could result
in damage to the BRIM-A6DP or the host MIM or hub.

2.1 UNPACKING THE BRIM

Unpack the BRIM as follows:

1. Remove the shipping box material covering the BRIM.

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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2.2 Installing APIMs

Only qualified personnel should install or service this unit.

To install an APIM into the BRIM-A6DP refer to Figure 2-1 and perform
the following steps:

1. Attach the disposable grounding strap to your wrist (refer to the
instructions on the disposable grounding strap package).

2. Remove the two faceplate screws from the BRIM.

3. Remove the three screws from the BRIM standoffs.

4. Insert the APIM connector pins into the BRIM connector.

FACEPLATE SCREWS

APIM SCREWS

BRIM-A6DP

STS

PWR

XMT

RCV

STS

LNK

APIM

APIM CONNECTOR

STANDOFF

BRIM
CONNECTOR

142901

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Figure 2-1 Installing an APIM

Installing BRIMs

5. Press down firmly on the APIM until the pins slide all the way into the

connector holes. Ensure the APIM sits flush on the standoffs.

6. Secure the APIM with the screws provided with the APIM.

7. Reattach the faceplate to the BRIM.

2.3 INSTALLING BRIMs

Only qualified personnel should install or service this unit.

You can install a BRIM in any Cabletron Systems device that supports
BRIM technology (e.g., EMM-E6, MicroMMAC). Refer to the release
notes for the version of firmware running on the Cabletron Systems
device to ensure that the BRIM-A6DP is supported. The following
subsections provide generic instructions for installing a BRIM-A6DP in a
MIM or in a standalone hub. Refer to your specific MIM or standalone
hub documentation for exact BRIM slot and connector locations.

2.3.1 Installing a BRIM in a MIM

To install a BRIM-A6DP in a MIM that supports BRIM technology
perform the following steps:

1. Power-down the MMAC hub and remove all power cords.

Cabletron Systems recommends that you po w er-down the hub

NOTE

2. Disconnect all cables from the MIM. Note the ports to which these

cables attach.

3. Attach the disposable grounding strap to your wrist (refer to the

instructions outlined on the disposable grounding strap package).

4. Unscrew the top and bottom knurled knobs of the MIM faceplate.

even though Cabletron Systems MIMs have “hot swap”
capabilities.

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5. Slide out the MIM, and place it on its side with the internal
components facing up.

6. Remove the faceplate mounting screws and the BRIM coverplate.
See Figure 2-2.

7. Remove the standoff screws. See Figure 2-2.

STANDOFF SCREW

STANDOFF

BRIM
COVERPLATE

142902

FACEPLATE
MOUNTING SCREW

Figure 2-2 Removing the BRIM Coverplate

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STANDOFF
SCREW

PWR

BRIM-A6DP

STS

STS

RCV

LNK

XMT

APIM

Installing BRIMs

STS
LNK

APIM

STANDOFF
BRIM

CONNECTOR

142903

MOUNTING SCREW

Figure 2-3 Installing the BRIM-A6DP

8. Place the BRIM behind the MIM faceplate. See Figure 2-3.

9. Insert the connector pins of the BRIM-A6DP into the BRIM connector

on the MIM.

10. Press down firmly on the back of the BRIM until the pins slide all the

way into the connector holes.

Ensure that the standoffs on the MIM align with the standoff

FACEPLATE

NOTE

screw holes on the BRIM.

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11. Reinstall the faceplate mounting screws and the standoff screws.

12. Reinstall the MIM in the MMAC.

13. Reattach all MMAC power cords.

14. Reattach the network cabling to the MIM.

15. Refer to Chapter 3 for instructions on configuring the BRIM-A6DP
using Local Management.

2.3.2 Installing a BRIM in a Hub

To install a BRIM-A6DP into a standalone hub that supports BRIM
technology perform the following steps:

1. Power down the hub and remove the power cord.

2. Disconnect all cables from the hub. Note the ports to which these
cables attach.

Ensure that you remove the power cord and ONLY the screws
required to remove the chassis cover. Failure to comply could
result in an electric shock hazard.

3. Attach the disposable grounding strap to your wrist (refer to the
instructions outlined on the disposable grounding strap package).

4. Remove the hub chassis cover (refer to your specific hub
documentation for instructions on removing the hub chassis cover).

5. Remove the faceplate mounting screws and the BRIM coverplate.
See Figure 2-2.

6. Remove the standoff screws. See Figure 2-2.

7. Place the BRIM behind the hub faceplate. See Figure 2-3.

8. Insert the connector pins of the BRIM into the BRIM connector on the
hub.

9. Press down firmly on the back of the BRIM until the pins slide all the
way into the connector holes.

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