Cabletron Systems BRIM-A6DP User Manual

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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.

BRIM-A6DP 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-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 (603) 332-9400

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

BBS (603) 335-3358

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 1:

Introduction

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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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Installation

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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Installation

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

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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Installing BRIMs

Ensure that the standoffs on the hub align with the standoff

NOTE

screw holes on the BRIM.

10. Reinstall the faceplate mounting screws, and install the standoff

screws.

Ensure that the chassis cover is in place before reconnecting the power cord.

11. Reattach the chassis cover to the hub, reconnect the power cord, and

reconnect the hub to your network.

12. Refer to Chapter 3 for instructions on configuring the BRIM-A6DP

using Local Management.

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CHAPTER 3

LOCAL MANAGEMENT

This chapter explains how to view current ATM connections, conﬁgure Permanent Virtual Channels (PVCs), conﬁgure LAN Emulation Clients (LECs), view Emulated LAN properties, conﬁgure operating parameters for Switched Virtual Channels (SVCs), and to assign front panel Ethernet ports and/or Emulated LANs (ELANs) to Virtual LANS (VLANs) using Local Management.

Ensure the following procedures have been completed before conﬁguring the BRIM-A6DP through Local Management:

• An APIM must be installed in the BRIM-A6DP.

• The BRIM-A6DP must be installed in the host MIM or standalone

hub.

• The device must be up and running.

• A Local Management terminal must be conﬁgured and properly

connected to the host MIM or standalone hub in which the BRIM-A6DP resides.

Refer to the host device User’s Guide for instructions on

NOTE

establishing a Local Management connection.

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Chapter 3: Local Management

3.1 LOCAL MANAGEMENT KEYBOARD

CONVENTIONS

All key names appear in this manual as capital letters. For example, the Enter key appears as ENTER and the Backspace key appears as BACKSPACE. Table 3-1 explains the keyboard conventions used in this manual as well as the key functions.

Table 3-1 Keyboard Conventions

Key Function

ENTER Key and RETURN Key These are selection keys that perf orm

the same Local Management function. For example, “Press ENTER” means that you can press either ENTER or RETURN, unless this manual speciﬁcally instructs you otherwise.

SPACE Bar and BACKSPACE Key These keys cycle through selections

in some Local Management ﬁelds. Use the SPACE bar to cycle forward through selections and use BACKSPACE to cycle backward through selections.

Arrow Keys These are navigation keys. Use the

UP-ARROW, DOWN-ARROW, LEFT-ARROW, and RIGHT-ARROW keys to move the screen cursor. For example, “Use the arrow keys” means to press whichever arrow key moves the cursor to the desired ﬁeld on the Local Management screen.

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Accessing BRIM-A6DP Local Management

3.2 ACCESSING BRIM-A6DP LOCAL MANAGEMENT

The screens shown in this chapter are for a BRIM-A6DP

NOTE

To access BRIM-A6DP Local Management, perform the following steps:

1. Use the arrow keys to select BRIM-A6DP from the Setup Menu

screen.

2. Press ENTER. The ATM Setup screen, Figure 3-1, displays.

installed in an ESX-1320. Some screens may display different information, in terms of number of ports, depending on the host device in which the BRIM-A6DP resides. The functionality of all Local Management screens, however, is the same regardless of the host device in which the BRIM-A6DP resides.

ESX-1320 Local Management Flash Image Version: XX.XX.XX

A TM SCREENS

CONNECTION TABLE LEC ADMINISTRA TION ELAN PROPERTIES SIGNALLING VLAN ASSIGNMENT

RETURN

Figure 3-1 The BRIM-A6DP Setup Screen

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3.3 THE ATM SETUP SCREEN

The ATM Setup screen displays ﬁve options for conﬁguration and monitoring of the BRIM-A6DP. The following list explains each of the ATM Setup screen ﬁelds and commands:

Connection T able

This option allows the user to view the current conﬁgured virtual connections (PVCs and SVCs) of the BRIM-A6DP. The Connection Table screen also provides access to the Add/Delete Entry screen, which is used to add, modify, or delete PVCs and SVCs.

LEC Administration

This option displays the LEC Administration screen. This screen is used to delete or modify existing LAN Emulation Clients (LECs), and to create new LECs. New LECs can be autoconﬁgured, or created manually.

ELAN Properties

This option displays the ELAN Properties screen. This is a read-only screen that allows the user to view information on multiple LAN Emulation components.

Signalling

This option opens the Signalling screen. This screen allows the user to view the current version of User-Network Interface (UNI) being used by the BRIM-A6DP, and to view the current state of the Interim Local Management Interface (ILMI).

VLAN Assignment

This option displays the VLAN Assignment screen. This screen allows the user to create Virtual LANs (VLANs) and then assign front panel Ethernet ports and/or ELANs to the created VLANs. This allows for the creation of multiple separate workgroups on a single device. The VLAN Assignment screen also provides access to the Add Router MAC screen which is used to statically program the MAC address of a Layer 3 router which is used to provide inter-ELAN communication. The Add Router MAC screen is also used to enter the MAC addresses of end devices that belong to more than one VLAN/ELAN pair.

RETURN

This command opens the previous Local Management screen.

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The Connection Table Screen

3.4 THE CONNECTION TABLE SCREEN

To access the Connection Table screen from the ATM Setup screen, perform the following steps:

1. Use the arrow keys to highlight the Connection Table selection of the

ATM Setup screen.

2. Press ENTER; the Connection Table screen, Figure 3-2, displays.

ESX-1320 Local Management Flash Image Version: XX.XX.XX

BRIM-A6DP SETUP

ATM Port 1 Total Connections: 7

VPI

0 0 0 0 0

VCI Encapsulation Type AAL Type 0005

0016 0040 0041 0044

N/A N/A N/A VC Mux 802.3 LANE VC Mux 802.3 LANE

[ 6-7 ][PORT 1]

Figure 3-2 The Connection Table Screen

5 5 5 5 5

ADD/DELETE ENTRY

Oper. Status

Enabled Enabled Enabled Enabled Enabled

RETURN

3.4.1 Connection Table Screen Fields

The Connection Table screen allows the user to view the current conﬁgured virtual connections, (PVCs and SVCs) on the BRIM-A6DP.

The following list explains each of the Connection Table screen ﬁelds:

ATM Port Current Total Connections

This ﬁeld displays the number of current connections on the BRIM-A6DP.

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VPI

This ﬁeld displays the V irtual Path Identiﬁer (VPI) of the connection. This ﬁeld reads 0.

VCI

This ﬁeld displays the Virtual Channel Identiﬁer (VCI) of the connection. This ﬁeld reads between 1 and 1023.

Encapsulation T ype

This ﬁeld displays the type of Encapsulation being used to switch Ethernet frames to ATM cells. The four possible options for this ﬁeld are as follows:

• VC MUX 802.3 LANE - VC Based Multiplexed 802.3 LAN

Emulation. This method is speciﬁed by the ATM Forum LAN Emulation speciﬁcation. This option is available for SVCs only.

• VC MUX 802.3 - VC Based Multiplexing for Bridged Protocols as

deﬁned by the IETF RFC 1483.

• LLC Encapsulated - Logical Link Control for Bridged Protocols as

deﬁned by the IETF RFC 1483.

• N/A - This encapsulation type signiﬁes channels that are reserved for

UNI signalling or LAN Emulation control information.

AAL T ype

This ﬁeld displays the ATM Adaptation Layer being used by the BRIM-A6DP. This ﬁeld displays “3/4” or “5”.

Oper. Status

This ﬁeld displays the operational status of the Virtual Channel Connection (VCC). This ﬁeld displays “Enabled” or “Disabled”.

[Port 1]

This ﬁeld allows the user to toggle between each APIM installed in the BRIM-A6DP, displaying the current connections on each APIM respectively.

[6-10]

This ﬁeld opens the next screen if the BRIM-A6DP has more than ﬁve current connections. To toggle through the available connections use the SPACE bar to select the group of ﬁve connections you wish to view.

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The Add/Delete Entry Screen

Add/Delete Entry

This command opens the Add/Delete Entry screen. The Add/Delete Entry screen is used to create, modify, or delete PVCs.

RETURN

This command opens the previous Local Management screen.

3.5 THE ADD/DELETE ENTRY SCREEN

To access the Add/Delete Entry screen from the Connection Table screen, perform the following steps:

1. Use the arrow keys to highlight the ADD/DELETE ENTRY selection

at the bottom of the Connection Table screen.

2. Press ENTER, the Add/Delete Entry screen, Figure 3-3, displays.

ESX-1320 Local Management

BRIM-A6DP ADD/DELETE ENTRY

VPI VCI AAL Type Encapsulation Type

[PORT 1] 0 0000 5 [VC Mux Bridged 802.3]

Figure 3-3 The Add/Delete Entry Screen

Flash Image Version: XX.XX.XX

RETURNDELETE ALLADD/MODIFY

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[Port 1]

This ﬁeld represents the port the PVC will be created on when using a BRIM-A6DP with two APIMs installed.

On this version of ﬁrmware, all PVCs are automatically created

NOTE

VPI

This ﬁeld is used to enter the Virtual Path Identiﬁer of the PVC. The available range of this ﬁeld is 0.

VCI

This ﬁeld is used to enter the Virtual Channel Identiﬁer of the PVC. The available range for this ﬁeld is 1 through 1023.

on both APIMs.

AAL T ype

This ﬁeld is used to enter which ATM Adaptation Layer will be used by the PVC. The BRIM-A6DP supports AAL 3/4 or AAL 5. The default setting for the BRIM-A6DP is AAL 5.

Encapsulation T ype

This ﬁeld displays the type of data encapsulation that the BRIM-A6DP will use to perform LAN to ATM translation. This ﬁeld toggles between the following options:

• VC MUX Bridged 802.3 - VC Based Multiplexing as deﬁned by the

IETF RFC 1483.

• LLC Encapsulated - Logical Link Control for Bridged Protocols as

deﬁned by the IETF RFC 1483.

ADD/MODIFY

This command adds the PVC, or modiﬁes an existing PVC, to the BRIM-A6DP connection table.

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DELETE ALL

This command will appear only if a valid VPI and VCI ha ve been entered in their respective ﬁelds on the Add/Delete Entry screen. This command deletes the PVC from the BRIM-A6DP connection table.

RETURN

This command opens the previous Local Management screen.

3.5.2 Adding an Entry (PVC)

To add an entry (PVC), perform the following steps:

1. Use the arrow keys to highlight the VPI field and enter 0.

2. Use the arrow keys to highlight the VCI field and enter a value

between 1 and 1023.

3. Use the arrow keys to highlight the Encapsulation Type field and

press the SPACE bar until the desired Encapsulation Type displays.

4. Use the arrow keys to highlight the AAL Type field and press the

SPACE bar until the desired AAL Type displays.

5. Use the arrow keys to highlight the ADD/MODIFY command.

6. Press ENTER. The “ENTRY ADDED” message displays at the top of

the screen indicating that Local Management has added the PVC to the connection table.

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3.5.3 Modifying an Entry (PVC)

To modify an existing entry (PVC), perform the following steps:

1. Use the arrow keys to highlight the VPI field and enter 0.

2. Use the arrow keys to highlight the VCI field, and enter the VCI value that you want to change. The available range for this field is 1 through

1023.

3. Use the arrow keys to highlight the Encapsulation Type field and press the SPACE bar until the desired Encapsulation Type displays.

4. Use the arrow keys to highlight the AAL Type field and press the SPACE bar until the desired AAL Type displays.

5. Use the arrow keys to highlight the ADD/MODIFY command.

6. Press ENTER. The “ENTRY DELETED” then “ENTRY ADDED” messages display at the top of the screen indicating that Local Management has modified the PVC.

3.5.4 Deleting an Entry (PVC)

To delete an entry (PVC), perform the following steps:

1. Use the arrow keys to highlight the VPI field and enter the VPI of the PVC that you want to delete.

2. Use the arrow keys to highlight the VCI field and enter the VCI of the PVC that you want to delete.

3. Use the arrow keys to highlight the DELETE ALL command.

4. Press ENTER. The “ENTRY DELETED” message appears at the top of the screen indicating that Local Management has deleted the PVC.

The DELETE ALL command appears only if a valid VPI and

NOTE

VCI have been entered in their respective ﬁelds.

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The LEC Administration Screen

3.6 THE LEC ADMINISTRATION SCREEN

To access the LEC Administration screen from the ATM Setup screen, perform the following steps:

1. Use the arrow keys to highlight the LEC Administration selection

from the ATM Setup screen.

2. Press ENTER; the LEC Administration screen, Figure 3-4, displays.

ESX-1320 Local Management Flash Image Version: XX.XX.XX

LEC Administration

LEC Index:

Configure ELAN:

ELAN Name:

Max MTU Size:

LAN Type:

LES A TM Address:

ADD/MODIFY

Figure 3-4 The LEC Administration Screen

13 [Automatic] ctron [1516] [802.3]

000000000000000000000000000000000000000

DELETE

RETURN

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3.6.1 LEC Administration Screen Fields

The LEC Administration allows the user to add, modify, or delete LAN Emulation Clients (LECs). New LECs can be customized by the user, or the new LEC can be created using default settings which are stored by the BRIM-A6DP.

The following list explains each of the LEC Administration screen ﬁelds and commands:

LEC Index

This ﬁeld is used to identify this LEC in the ATM Forum’s LEC MIB. By default, a single LEC will be automatically conﬁgured on the ﬁrst available LEC Index by the BRIM-A6DP when the host device is ﬁrst powered up. The range of available LEC Indices is dependent on the type of host device the BRIM-A6DP resides in. Refer to Table 3-2 for a listing of the available LEC Indices for the Cabletron Systems products the BRIM-A6DP may be installed in.

Table 3-2 BRIM-A6DP LEC Indices

BRIM-A6DP Host Product Available LEC Indices

EMM-E6 5 through 20 ESXMIM 7 through 22 ESX-1320/ESX-1380 13 through 28 MicroMMAC 2 through 14 NBR-420 4 through 19 NBR-620 6 through 21

To create additional LECs, this ﬁeld must be used to increment the LEC Index count.

Conﬁgure ELAN

This ﬁeld allows the user to conﬁgure a new LEC manually, or have the LEC conﬁgured automatically. This ﬁeld toggles between [Automatic] and [Manual]. For instructions on how to conﬁgure a new LEC automatically or manually refer to Section 3.6.2.

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ELAN Name

This ﬁeld is used to provide a user-deﬁned ELAN for this LEC to join. This ﬁeld is modiﬁable when the LEC is conﬁgured in both automatic and manual mode.

MAX MTU Size

This ﬁeld is used to deﬁne the Max MTU size (in bytes) that this LEC is allowed to transmit onto the ELAN. This ﬁeld toggles between the following options:

• [1516]

• [4554]

• [9234]

• [18190]

• [unspeciﬁed]

Although this ﬁeld will display the options above, the

CAUTION

LAN T ype

BRIM-A6DP currently supports the default setting of [1516] only. Setting the MAX MTU Size ﬁeld to a different setting causes the BRIM-A6DP to not function properly.

This ﬁeld displays the type of ELAN that the LEC will join. The only type of ELAN currently supported by the BRIM-A6DP is the default setting of [802.3].

LES ATM Address

This ﬁeld displays the address of the LAN Emulation Server with which the LEC registers. If the LEC is conﬁgured manually, the LES ATM Address must be entered in this ﬁeld manually. If the LEC is conﬁgured automatically, it is not necessary to enter the LES ATM Address, as the BRIM-A6DP will learn this address dynamically.

ADD/MODIFY

This command adds the LEC to the BRIM-A6DP LEC Index.

DELETE

This command deletes the LEC from the BRIM-A6DP LEC Index.

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RETURN

This command opens the previous Local Management screen.

3.6.2 Conﬁguring the LEC Automatically

To have the BRIM-A6DP conﬁgure the LEC automatically, perform the following steps:

1. Use the arrow keys to highlight the LEC Index field. When first powered up the BRIM-A6DP, by default, automatically creates the first LEC, at the first available LEC Index. If only one LEC instance is needed, this step may be skipped.

2. Enter the next available LEC Index for the new LEC to be created on. Refer to Table 3-2 for a listing of the available LEC Indices for Cabletron Systems products that support the BRIM-A6DP.

3. Use the arrow keys to highlight the Configure ELAN field.

4. Press the SPACE bar until the [Automatic] option displays.

5. Use the arrow keys to highlight the ADD/MODIFY command at the bottom of the screen and press ENTER. The LEC will now be configured automatically by the BRIM-A6DP.

3.6.3 Conﬁguring the LEC Manually

To conﬁgure the LEC manually, perform the following steps:

2. Enter the next available LEC Index for the new LEC to be created on. Refer to Table 3-2 for a listing of the available LEC Indices for Cabletron Systems products that support the BRIM-A6DP.

3. Use the arrow keys to highlight the Configure ELAN field.

4. Press the SPACE bar until the [Manual] option displays.

5. Use the arrow keys to highlight the ELAN Name field. Enter a name for the LEC that is no more than 32 characters in length.

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6. Ensure that the MAX MTU Size field displays [1516]. If it does not,

press the SPACE bar until [1516] displays.

7. Use the arrow keys to highlight the LES ATM Address field.

8. Enter the LES ATM Address. Ensure that a valid ATM Address is

used.

9. Use the arrow keys to highlight the ADD/MODIFY command at the

bottom of the screen and press ENTER. The manually configured LEC is now entered into the BRIM-A6DP LEC Index. Check the ELAN Properties screen to verify that the ELAN became operational. For information on the ELAN Properties screen proceed to Section 3.7.

3.7 THE ELAN PROPERTIES SCREEN

To access the ELAN Properties screen from the ATM Setup screen, perform the following steps:

1. Use the arrow keys to highlight the ELAN Properties selection of the

ATM Setup screen.

2. Press ENTER; the ELAN Properties screen, Figure 3-5, displays.

ESX-1320 Local Management Flash Image Version: XX.XX.XX

LEC PROPERTIES

LEC Index:

LEC ID:

LEC A TM ADDR:

LECS A TM ADDR:

LES A TM ADDR:

BUS A TM ADDR:

LECS Configuration Direct VCC:

0000000000000000000000000000000000000000 0000000000000000000000000000000000000000

LES Control Direct VCC:

LES Control Distribute VCC:

BUS Multicast Send VCC:

BUS Multicast Forward VCC:

LEC STATE:

STATUS:

0, 0 0, 40 0,255 0, 41

0,253

operational(7) active(1)

Figure 3-5 The ELAN Properties Screen

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3.7.1 ELAN Properties Screen Fields

The ELAN Properties screen is a read-only screen that allows the user to view current information on multiple LAN Emulation components.

The following list explains each of the ELAN Properties screen ﬁelds and commands:

LEC Index

This ﬁeld is used to identify this LEC in the ATM Forum’s LEC MIB. This value is provided dynamically and is not modiﬁable by the user.

LEC ID

The LEC ID displays the LAN Emulation Client Identiﬁer assigned to this LEC by the LAN Emulation Server when the LEC was created. If the LEC ID ﬁeld reads “0” it signiﬁes that this LEC is not a member of an Emulated LAN and is not connected to a LAN Emulation Server.

LEC State

This ﬁeld displays the current state that the LEC is in. The possible states are as follows:

initialState lecsConnect configure join initialRegistration busConnect operational

Status

This ﬁeld displays the current status of the LEC. The Status ﬁeld reads either “active” or “inactive”.

LEC ATM ADDR

This ﬁeld displays the ATM Address of this LEC.

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LECS ATM ADDR

This ﬁeld displays the ATM address of the LAN Emulation Conﬁguration Server. If this LEC was conﬁgured manually, this ﬁeld can be empty.

LES ATM ADDR

This ﬁeld displays the ATM Address of the LAN Emulation Server to which the LEC is connected.

BUS ATM ADDR

This ﬁeld displays the ATM Address of the Broadcast or Unkno wn Serv er to which the LEC is connected.

LECS Conﬁguration Direct VCC

This ﬁeld displays the VPI and VCI of the Conﬁguration Direct Virtual Channel Connection (VCC) that the LEC has with the LECS. This channel may be deleted by the LECS after it has been used.

LES Control Distribute VCC

This ﬁeld displays the VPI and VCI of the Control Distribute Virtual Channel Connection (VCC) that the LEC has with the LES.

LES Control Direct VCC

This ﬁeld displays the VPI and VCI of the Control Direct Virtual Channel Connection (VCC) that the LEC has with the LES.

BUS Multicast Send VCC

This ﬁeld displays the VPI and VCI of the Multicast Send V irtual Channel Connection (VCC) that the LEC has with the BUS.

BUS Multicast Forward VCC

This ﬁeld displays the VPI and VCI of the Multicast Forward Virtual Channel Connection (VCC) that the LEC has with the BUS.

This command lets the user scroll to the screen that displays the properties of the next ELAN conﬁgured for the BRIM-A6DP. To go to the next screen use the arrow keys to highlight the NEXT command and press ENTER. The next screen displays.

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This command lets you scroll to the previous screen. To go to the previous screen use the arrow keys to highlight the PREV command and press ENTER. The previous ELAN Properties screen displays.

RETURN

This command opens the previous Local Management screen.

3.8 THE SIGNALLING SCREEN

To access the Signalling screen from the ATM screen, perform the following steps:

1. Use the arrow keys to highlight the Signalling selection of the ATM Setup Screen.

2. Press ENTER; the Signalling screen, Figure 3-6, displays.

ESX-1320 Local Management Flash Image Version: XX.XX.XX

SVC Signalling

Signalling/LAN Emulation Type:

ILMI:

LEC A TM Address:

Figure 3-6 The Signalling Screen

[UNI3.0/LANE1.0]

[ON] 0000000000000000000000000000000000000000

RETURNSAVE

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3.8.1 Signalling Screen Fields

The Signalling screen allows the user to select the type of SVC signaling and LAN Emulation to be used, to enable or disable the Interim Local Management Interface (ILMI) and enter the base ATM Address of the BRIM-A6DP.

The following list explains each of the Signalling Screen ﬁelds and commands:

Signalling/LAN Emulation Type

This ﬁeld displays the current version of SVC Signalling and LAN Emulation being used by the BRIM-A6DP. This ﬁeld can be set for the following options:

[UNI 3.0/LANE 1.0] [UNI 3.1/LANE 1.0] [SPANS/LANE 0.4]

[SPANS/LANE 0.4] is a proprietary signalling and LAN

NOTE

ILMI

Emulation type and will NOT operate with devices which are using UNI and LANE 1.0.

This ﬁeld toggles between [ON] and [OFF]. ILMI is used by the BRIM-A6DP to get an ATM address from the ATM switch.

If ILMI is set to [OFF], an ATM Address must be given to the

NOTE

BRIM-A6DP manually using the LEC ATM Address ﬁeld.

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LEC ATM Address

This ﬁeld allows the user to enter a base ATM Address for the BRIM-A6DP. If ILMI is enabled, the BRIM-A6DP ATM Address is automatically conﬁgured.

SAVE

This command saves all changes to memory.

RETURN

This command opens the previous Local Management screen.

3.8.2 Setting the SVC Signalling and LAN Emulation

Type

To set the Signalling and LAN Emulation Type, perform the following steps:

1. Use the arrow keys to highlight the Signalling/LAN Emulation Type field.

2. Press the SPACE bar until the desired Signalling and LAN Emulation type displays.

3. Use the arrow keys to highlight the SAVE command at the bottom of the screen,.

4. Press ENTER. The changes are saved to memory.

3.8.3 Enabling and Disabling the ILMI

To enable or diable the ILMI, perform the following steps.

1. Use the arrow keys to highlight the ILMI field.

2. Press the SPACE bar to toggle between [ON] and [OFF] until the desired mode displays.

3. Use the arrow keys to highlight the SAVE command at the bottom of the screen.

4. Press ENTER. The changes are saved to memory.

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3.8.4 Setting the LEC ATM Address

To give the BRIM-A6DP a base ATM address, perform the following steps:

If the ILMI is enabled, the BRIM-A6DP ATM address is

NOTE

1. Use the arrow keys to highlight the LEC ATM Address field.

2. Enter the desired ATM address, ensure that a valid ATM address is

entered.

3. Use the arrow keys to highlight the SAVE command at the bottom of

the screen.

automatically conﬁgured.

4. Press ENTER. The changes are saved to memory.

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3.9 THE VLAN ASSIGNMENT SCREEN

To access the VLAN Assignment screen from the ATM Setup screen, perform the following steps:

1. Use the arrow keys to highlight the VLAN Assignment field of the ATM Setup screen.

2. Press ENTER. The Port/VLAN Assignment screen, Figure 3-7, displays.

ESX-1320 Local Management Flash Image Version: XX.XX.XX

Port/VLAN Assignment

VLAN Name

1[ctron]

DELETE ADD ROUTER MAC

Port State

[Assigned]

[Unassigned]

[Assigned] ELAN [ctron]

RETURNADD/MODIFY

Figure 3-7 The Port/VLAN Assignment Screen

3.9.1 Port/VLAN Assignment Screen Fields

The Port/VLAN Assignment screen is used to create Virtual LANs and to assign front panel Ethernet ports to those VLANs.

The following list describes each of the Port/VLAN Assignment screen ﬁelds:

VLAN Name

The VLAN Name ﬁeld allo ws the user to toggle between created VLANs, and to assign new VLAN names. Refer to Section 3.11.1 for details on how to use this ﬁeld.

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Port

This ﬁeld represents the port number of the front panel Ethernet port. The last port number in this ﬁeld represents the ELAN.

State

This ﬁeld is used to designate which ports will be assigned to the VLAN that is currently in the VLAN Name ﬁeld. This ﬁeld toggles between [Assigned] and [Unassigned]. For more information on the guidelines concerning the assignment of ports to VLANs, refer to Section 3.10.1.

ADD/MODIFY

This command saves all changes to memory.

DELETE

This command deletes the VLAN that is displayed in the VLAN Name ﬁeld.

ADD ROUTER MAC

This command opens the Add Router MA C screen. The Add Router MAC screen is used to enter the MAC address of the router being used to provide inter-ELAN communication. The Add Router MA C screen is also used to enter the MAC addresses of end users that belong to more than one VLAN/ELAN pair .

The MAC address of the router only needs to be added for

NOTE

RETURN

routers that use a single MAC address for all ELANs. If the router uses a separate MAC address for each ELAN then the Add Router MAC screen function is not necessary.

This command opens the previous Local Management Screen.

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3.10 VLAN OVERVIEW

Read this section thoroughly before conﬁguring VLANs from

CAUTION

The following sections provide an o vervie w of the VLAN functionality of the BRIM-A6DP and give step-by-step instructions on how to create and conﬁgure VLANs.

When the BRIM-A6DP is ﬁrst initialized, a LEC is automatically created by the BRIM-A6DP. This LEC contacts the LAN Emulation Conﬁguration Server (LECS) so it can be assigned to an Emulated LAN (ELAN). The BRIM-A6DP also automatically creates a default VLAN upon ﬁrst initialization, and assigns all front panel Ethernet interfaces to this VLAN. Once the LAN Emulation Conﬁguration Server has determined which ELAN the LEC belongs to, the BRIM-A6DP automatically maps the ELAN to the VLAN so that all front panel Ethernet ports can communicate over the ATM network. Once the BRIM-A6DP has performed these automatic functions, the user has the choice to perform the following tasks:

the VLAN Assignment screen. If the guidelines and directions outlined in the following sections are not complied with, poor network performance will occur.

• Remove front panel Ethernet ports from the VLAN

• Create additional LECs, and assign front panel Ethernet ports to new VLANs

• Create Ethernet-only (front panel, port-to-port) VLANs.

Once a VLAN is created, any trafﬁc that is originated on that particular VLAN will be conﬁned to that VLAN even if the destination address of the frame(s) is broadcast, multicast or unknown unicast.

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VLAN Overview

3.10.1 Conﬁguration Guidelines

This section provides guidelines for the operation of VLANs over ATM. If the following guidelines are not followed, poor network performance may result.

Maximum of 16 ELAN/VLAN Pairs

The maximum number of LAN Emulation Clients (LECs) that can be created using Local Management or the ATM Forum’s LEC MIB is 16.

No Support for Spanning Tree Algorithm

This version of BRIM-A6DP ﬁrmware does not support the Spanning Tree Algorithm. Ensure that no parallel network links to the ATM network exist, otherwise data loops will occur and bring the network down.

ELAN to VLAN Mappings

It is not possible to map more than one ELAN to a single VLAN. Several VLANs, however, can be mapped to a single ELAN.

LEC and PVC Mixture

A mixture of Permanent Virtual Channels (PVCs) and LAN Emulation Clients (LECs) is not allowed in this version of BRIM-A6DP ﬁrmw are. It does allow, however, the mapping of Ethernet ports to LECs, or to other Ethernet ports.

User Mobility

This version of BRIM-A6DP ﬁrmware allows the movement of Ethernet users from one LEC to another, b ut a brief downtime will result. The ATM Forum’s LAN Emulation 1.0 speciﬁcation states that it may take up to 300 seconds for a LAN MAC address entry to be aged out of the old LEC’s LE-ARP cache before it can communicate through a new LEC instance.

Layer 3 Routing Requirement

Communication between ELANs requires the presence of an OSI Layer 3 routing protocol. Security may be achieved via access lists in the router.

Static Entry for Router MAC Address

If the router being used for inter-ELAN communication uses a single MAC address for all LECs, this address must be entered in the Add Router MAC screen. For information on how to complete this procedure refer to Section 3.12.

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Static Entry for MAC Addresses of End Users with Multiple ELAN/VLAN Mappings

The MAC Address for any end device which has multiple ELAN/VLAN mappings must be entered in the Add Router MAC screen of every BRIM-A6DP present on the network except for the BRIM-A6DP that is installed in the host device to which the end user is directly connected. For information on how to complete this procedure, refer to Section 3.12.

Shared Media is Not Supported

ELAN/VLAN mappings are not able to be maintained across shared media such as Token Ring and FDDI.

Multiple VLAN Registration

If an Ethernet port is mapped to more than one VLAN, that Ethernet port must not be connected to another Ethernet switch, repeater, bridge, or router . Only end users are allo wed on an Ethernet port that is re gistered to more than one VLAN. The MAC Address for any end device which has multiple ELAN/VLAN mappings must be entered in the Add Router MAC screen of every BRIM-A6DP present on the network except for the BRIM-A6DP that is installed in the host device to which the end user is directly connected. For information on how to complete this procedure, refer to Section 3.12.

Deletion of LEC Instances

If a LEC is deleted by the user, all Ethernet ports that were mapped to that LEC instance are no longer able to communicate with the ATM network. The Ethernet ports must be reassigned to another VLAN which contains another LEC instance to reestablish communication with the ATM network.

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Creating VLANs

3.11 CREATING VLANs

Local Management allows the creation of two types of VLANs. The two types are ATM LEC VLANs and Ethernet-only VLANs. Each type of VLAN has special requirements that must be followed when conﬁguring them. The following sections describe the requirements for each type of VLAN.

3.11.1 ATM LEC VLANs

When the BRIM-A6DP is ﬁrst initialized, a single LEC is automatically created. This LEC contacts the LAN Emulation Conﬁguration Server (LECS) and joins an ELAN. The BRIM-A6DP then creates a VLAN that all Ethernet ports join. This VLAN is then mapped to the ELAN that the LEC has joined. Before creating additional VLAN to ELAN mappings ensure the following network requirements are met:

• A set of LAN Emulation Services (LAN Emulation Server and

Broadcast and Unknown Server) are present for each ELAN.

• After creating the necessary LECs from the LEC Administration

screen (Section 3.6) verify that the LECs are connected to the LES and BUS by viewing the ELAN Properties screen (Section 3.7).

To create additional VLAN to ELAN mappings, perform the following steps:

1. Use the arrow keys to highlight the VLAN Name field on the

Port/VLAN Assignment screen. By default, there are 16 unnamed VLANs identified as novlan.

To create additional VLANs, use the arro w k eys to highlight the

NOTE

VLAN Name ﬁeld and press the SPACE bar until the next default VLAN named “novlan” displa ys . If a new VLAN name is entered where an assigned VLAN name already exists, the new VLAN name will overwrite the existing VLAN.

2. Press ENTER. Enter the name of the VLAN, using no more than 16

characters, and press ENTER again.

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3. Using the arrow keys, highlight the port(s) that will be assigned to the VLAN that is currently displayed in the VLAN Name field. With the port highlighted, use the SPACE bar to toggle between [Assigned] and [Unassigned] until the desired mode displays.

4. The last port listed in the Port/VLAN Assignment screen displays any ELANs which have been configured on the BRIM-A6DP. Use the arrow keys to highlight the ELAN field near the bottom of the screen.

5. Press the SPACE bar to view the configured ELANs. When the name of the desired ELAN displays, it can be assigned or unassigned to this VLAN by using the arrow keys to highlight the State field and pressing the SPACE bar until the desired mode displays.

A VLAN can ne v er hav e more than one ELAN assigned to itself.

NOTE

Communications between ELANs is only possible through a Layer 3 routing device.

6. When all the desired ports have been assigned to the VLAN, use the arrow keys to highlight the ADD/MODIFY command at the bottom of the screen and press ENTER. The changes are saved to memory.

If more than one ELAN has been conﬁgured, and

NOTE

communication between the ELANs is necessary, a Layer 3 routing device is required. If the router uses a single MAC address for all LECs, this address must be entered manually via the Add Router MAC screen. Refer to Section 3.12 for instructions on how to perform this procedure.

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Creating VLANs

3.11.2 Ethernet-onl y VLANs

An Ethernet-only VLAN is a group of Ethernet ports which are able to communicate with each other without having to traverse the ATM network. Ethernet-only VLANs can be used to create user groups local to an Ethernet switch. To create an Ethernet-only VLAN, perform the following steps:

1. Use the arrow keys to highlight VLAN Name field on the Port/VLAN

Assignment screen. By default there are 16 unnamed VLANs identified as novlan.

To create additional VLANs, use the arro w k eys to highlight the

NOTE

VLAN Name ﬁeld and press the SPACE bar until the next

default VLAN named “novlan” displa ys . If a new VLAN name is entered where an assigned VLAN name already exists, the new VLAN name will overwrite the existing VLAN.

2. Press ENTER. Enter the name of the VLAN, using no more than 16

characters, and press ENTER again.

3. Using the arrow keys, highlight the port(s) that will be assigned to the

VLAN that is currently displayed in the VLAN Name field. With the port highlighted, use the SPACE bar to toggle between [Assigned] and [Unassigned] until the desired mode displays.

4. Use the arrow keys to highlight the ELAN field near the bottom of the

screen. Press the SPACE bar until [none] displays. An Ethernet-only VLAN cannot have any ELANs assigned to it.

5. When all the desired ports have been assigned to the VLAN, use the

arrow keys to highlight the ADD/MODIFY command at the bottom of the screen and press ENTER. The changes are saved to memory.

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3.12 THE ROUTER MAC ADDRESS SCREEN

To open the Router MAC Address screen from the Port/VLAN Assignment screen, perform the following steps:

1. Use the arrow keys to highlight the ADD ROUTER MAC command at the bottom of the screen.

2. Press ENTER. The Router MAC Address screen, Figure 3-8, displays.

Router MAC Address Screen

TOTAL ENTRIES - 1

Add/Delete: [00-00-00-00-00-00]

ADD DELETE NEXT

Figure 3-8 The Router MAC Address Screen

STATIC MAC ENTRIES

00-00-1D-1D-62-39

RETURN

3.12.1 Router MAC Address Screen Fields

The Router MAC Address Screen is used to statically program the MAC Address of the router being used to route between ELANs or the MAC address of an end device which is mapped to more than one ELAN/VLAN.

The

The MAC address of the router need only be entered if the

NOTE

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router uses the same MAC address for all LECs.

The Router MAC Address Screen

Ensure that the following rules are complied with if the MAC

CAUTION

Total Entries

address being entered is for an end device that has multiple ELAN/VLAN mappings:

• The MAC address that has more than one ELAN/VLAN mapping MUST be an end user. ONLY end users may be mapped to more than one ELAN/VLAN pair.

• The MAC address of the end user MUST be entered into the Add Router MAC screen of EVER Y BRIM-A6DP present on the network, EXCEPT the BRIM-A6DP that is installed in the host device to which this end user is connected.

This ﬁeld displays the total number of entries which have been saved to memory.

Static MAC Entries

This ﬁeld displays the MAC Addresses that have been saved to memory. Up to six MAC addresses may be viewed on one screen.

Add/Delete

This command allows the user to save a MAC address to memory. The MAC address must be entered using a dash (-) between every two characters (i.e., 00-00-1D-12-34-56).

ADD

This command adds the entry that is currently in the Add/Delete ﬁeld.

DELETE

This command deletes the entry that is currently in the Add/Delete ﬁeld.

This command displays the next six MAC addresses of the STATIC MAC ENTRIES ﬁeld. To use this command, use the arrow keys to

highlight the NEXT command and press ENTER. The next series of MAC addresses displays.

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This command displays the previous six MAC addresses of the STATIC MAC ENTRIES ﬁeld. To use this command, use the arrow keys to highlight the PREV command and press ENTER. The previous series of MAC addresses displays.

RETURN

This command opens the previous Local management screen.

3.12.2 Adding MAC Entries

To add a MAC address, perform the following steps:

1. Use the arrow keys to highlight the Add/Delete field.

2. Enter the MAC Address. The MAC address must be entered using a dash (-) between every two characters (i.e., 00-00-1D-12-34-56).

3. Use the arrow keys to highlight the ADD command at the bottom of the screen.

4. Press ENTER. The changes are saved to memory.

3.12.3 Deleting MAC Entries

To delete a MAC address, perform the following steps:

1. Use the arrow keys to highlight the Add/Delete field.

2. Enter the MAC Address that will be deleted. The MAC address must be entered using a dash (-) between every two characters (i.e., 00-00-1D-12-34-56).

3. Use the arrow keys top highlight the DELETE command at the bottom of the screen.

4. Press ENTER. The MAC Address is deleted.

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CHAPTER 4

LANVIEW LEDs

This chapter describes how to use the LANVIEW LEDs to monitor BRIM status and diagnose BRIM problems.

4.1 BRIM-A6DP LEDs

Figure 4-1 The BRIM-A6DP

Table 4-1 explains each of the BRIM LEDs.

Table 4-1 BRIM LEDs

LED Deﬁnition

STS (Status)

PWR (Power)

XMT (Transmit)

RCV (Receive)

Green - Board OK. Red - Board Error. Yellow - Standby.

Green (on) - Power is on. Off - No power.

Green - Cells being transmitted.

Yellow - Cells being received.

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4.2 APIM LEDs

Table 4-2 describes each of the APIM LEDs.

Table 4-2 APIM LEDs

LED Deﬁnition

LNK (Link)

STS (Status)

Green - Have link. Off - No link.

Green - APIM OK. Red - Fault with media. In most cases, the APIM automatically corrects this condition without interrupting operations. If the LED is red and remains red, contact Cabletron Systems Technical Support.

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APPENDIX A

APIM SPECIFICATIONS

This Appendix describes the ATM Port Interface Modules (APIMs).

A.1 APIM-11 SPECIFICATIONS

Transmit Power: -14db to -18.5db Receive Sensitivity: -14db to -32.5db Loss Budget: -14db to -18.5db Wavelength: 1270nm to 1380nm Typical Link Distance: 2 km

Figure A-1 The APIM-11

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A.2 APIM-21 SPECIFICATIONS

Transmit Power: -14db to -18.5db Receive Sensitivity: -14db to -32.5db Loss Budget: -14db to -18.5db Wavelength: 1270nm to 1380nm Typical Link Distance: 2 km

Figure A-2 The APIM-21

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APIM-29 Speciﬁcations

A.3 APIM-29 SPECIFICATIONS

Transmit Power: -8db to -14db Receive Sensitivity: -6db to -32.5db Loss Budget: -8db to -24.5db Wavelength: 1261nm to 1360nm Typical Link Distance: 25 km

Figure A-3 The APIM-29

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A.4 APIM-29LR SPECIFICATIONS

Transmit Power: 0db to -5db Receive Sensitivity: -31db Loss Budget: -26db to -31db Wavelength: 1280nm to 1335nm Typical Link Distance: 60 km

Figure A-4 The APIM-29

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APIM-22 Speciﬁcations

A.5 APIM-22 SPECIFICATIONS

Physical Interface: STS3 Media Type: Category 5 Unshielded Twisted

Pair Data Rate: 155 Mbps Connector Type: RJ45 Typical Link Distance: 100 Meters

The APIM-22R is considered an ATM User Device and therefore has a different signal pin assignment than the ATM Network Equipment as speciﬁed by the ATM Forum User-Netw ork Interface (UNI) speciﬁcation. Figure A-5 shows the pin assignments for the APIM-22R.

STS

LNK

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

APIM-22R

1. Transmit +

2. Transmit -

3. N/A

4. N/A

Figure A-5 APIM-22 Pin Assignments

5. N/A

6. N/A

7. Receive +

8. Receive -

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A.6 APIM-67 SPECIFICATIONS

Physical Interface: DS3 Media Type: 75 Ohm Coaxial Cable Data Rate: 45 Mbps Connector Type: BNC Typical Link Distance: 136 Meters

The APIM-67R does not use Cell Payload Scrambling.

CAUTION

The APIM-67 conforms to the electrical characteristics specified by ANSI T1.404-1989 Carrier-to-Customer Installation-DS3 Metallic Interface Speciﬁcation, section 5.12 Grounding Arrangements. In accordance with this specification, each channel (Transmit and Receive) must be grounded at one end.

Scrambling must be disabled on any DS3 device connected to the APIM-67R.

Cabletron Systems ships the APIM-67R with the following default jumper settings:

• Receive channel jumper - grounded

• Transmit channel jumper - not grounded Figure A-6 shows the location and default setting of each jumper.

Refer to Figure A-6 if you need to change the jumper settings to properly connect the APIM-67R to another DS3 device.

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APIM-67 Speciﬁcations

RECEIVE CHANNEL JUMPER (GROUNDED)

TRANSMIT CHANNEL JUMPER (NOT GROUNDED)

Figure A-6 APIM-67R Default Jumper Settings

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Figure A-7 The APIM-67

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APPENDIX B

BRIM-A6DP SPECIFICATIONS

B.1 BRIM-A6DP SPECIFICATIONS

This section describes environment speciﬁcations and safety requirements for the BRIM-A6DP. Cabletron Systems reserves the right to change these speciﬁcations at any time without notice.

Environment

Operating Temperature: 5°C to 40°C (41°F to 104°F) Storage Temperature: -30°C to 90°C (-22°F to 194°F) Operating Relative Humidity: 5% to 90% (non-condensing)

Regulatory Compliance

Safety: UL 1950, CSA C22.2 No. 950, EN 60950,

73/23/EEC, and IEC 950 Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC): FCC Part 15,VCCI V-3/93.01, CSA C108.8,

EN 50082-1, 89/336/EEC, and EN 55022

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