Cabletron Systems HSIM-W87 User Manual
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HSIM-W87
User’s Guide
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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
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CONTENTS
CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION
1.1 Using This Manual.......................................................................1-1
1.2 Overview......................................................................................1-2
1.3 Data Flow in the HSIM-W87........................................................ 1-4
1.4 Features ......................................................................................1-4
1.4.1 Connectivity .................................................................... 1-4
1.4.2 HDLC..............................................................................1-5
1.4.3 Inverse Multiplexing (IMUX)............................................ 1-5
1.4.4 Priority Queuing..............................................................1-6
1.4.5 DS1 Alarm ......................................................................1-6
1.4.6 SNMP and MIB Support .................................................1-6
1.4.7 LANVIEW Diagnostic LEDs............................................1-7
1.5 Document Conventions...............................................................1-7
1.6 Related Documentation............................................................... 1-8
1.7 Getting Help.................................................................................1-9
CHAPTER 2 INSTALLATION
2.1 Unpacking the HSIM-W87........................................................... 2-1
2.2 Installing the HSIM-W87..............................................................2-2
2.2.1 Installing the HSIM-W87 in an Interface Module ............2-2
2.2.2 Installing the HSIM-W87 in a Standalone Device...........2-5
2.3 Connecting the HSIM-W87 to the Network..................................2-6
2.4 HSIM-W87 Setup.........................................................................2-6
CHAPTER 3 LANVIEW LEDs
3.1 LANVIEW LEDs...........................................................................3-1
CHAPTER 4 MANAGEMENT
4.1 Local Management...................................................................... 4-1
4.2 Network Tools..............................................................................4-3
4.2.1 Commands .....................................................................4-4
4.2.2 Built-in Commands .........................................................4-6
4.2.3 Special Commands....................................................... 4-13
4.3 Sample IMUX Configuration...................................................... 4-14
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CHAPTER 5 TROUBLESHOOTING
5.1 Troubleshooting the HSIM-W87..................................................5–1
5.1.1 Hardware Troubleshooting.............................................5–1
5.1.2 Investigating Software Configuration Problems .............5–3
5.1.3 Problems with the Firmware Image................................5–3
APPENDIX A SPECIFICATIONS
A.1 Physical Properties ..................................................................... A-1
A.2 Environmental Requirements...................................................... A-1
A.3 Regulatory Compliance............................................................... A-2
APPENDIX B TYPICAL CONFIGURATION
APPENDIX C WAN TERMS AND ACRONYMS
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CHAPTER 1
INTRODUCTION
Welcome to the Cabletron Systems
HSIM-W87 User’s Guide
. This
manual describes the HSIM-W87 and provides information concerning
features, installation, the use of management, troubleshooting, and
specifications.
Important Notice
Depending on the firmware version used in the HSIM-W87, some
features described in this document may not be supported. Refer to the
Release Notes shipped with the HSIM-W87 to determine which features
are supported.
A general working knowledge of Wide Area Networking (WAN),
including T1 and T3 Networking, Ethernet and data communications
networks, and their physical layer components is helpful when installing
this device.
The HSIM-W87 has one T3 port, which consists of two BNC connectors,
a transmit and a receive port. Figure 1-1 shows the HSIM-W87.
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1.1 USING THIS MANUAL
Reading through this manual completely will help you understand the
features and capabilities of the HSIM-W87. The following list provides
an overview of each section of this manual:
Chapter 1,
the HSIM-W87 features and concludes with a web site address where
related manuals can be obtained.
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Introduction
, outlines the contents of this manual, describes
Chapter 1:
Introduction
Chapter 2,
Installation
, describes how to install an HSIM-W87 into an
interface module or a standalone device (host platform).
NOTE
Chapter 3,
The term “host platform” is used to describe the interface
module, or standalone device, into which the HSIM-W87 can
be installed.
LANVIEW LEDs
, describes how to use the HSIM-W87
LEDs to monitor the HSIM performance and status.
Chapter 4,
Management
, describes the Network Tools needed for
configuration for the HSIM-W87.
Chapter 5,
Troubleshooting
, describes some of the common
troubleshooting problems and possible solutions.
Appendix A,
Specifications
, lists the operating specifications and
regulatory compliance of the HSIM-W87.
Appendix B,
T ypical Configuration
, displays possible configurations for
the HSIM-W87.
Appendix C,
WAN Terms and Acronyms
, provides a glossary of some
terms and acronyms used in this manual.
1.2 OVERVIEW
The HSIM-W87 extends the functionality of certain Cabletron Systems
platforms by providing an interface for Wide Area Network (WAN) DS3
services. The HSIM-W87 is a High Speed Interface Module (HSIM) used
to provide WAN services using the SmartSwitch series of products as a
platform. The HSIM-W87 has a physical DS3 interface, providing up to
28 separate logical DS1 connections. The 28 T1 circuits are all capable of
acting either as a single 45 Mbps full duplex data circuit or as individual
T1 circuits within a Layer 2 Inverse Multiplexing (IMUX) group.
The typical configuration is a head-end WAN aggregation point for up to
28 T1s into a single WAN physical interface. The HSIM-W87 is able to
uplink any combination of single T1s or multiple T1 IMUX groups to the
backbone.
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The HSIM-W87 has its own i960 HD microprocessor used to process data
packets, provide simple configuration, Inverse Multiplexer functionality,
and statistics processing. The SmartSwitch host platform provides the
required logical IP Host services. The HSIM-W87 is designed to be
installed in any Cabletron Systems product that supports the High Speed
Interface Module.
The HSIM-W87 operates in two modes:
• Switching
• IMUX
The first mode, switching, is the default mode. The HSIM-W87 forwards
data packets received by the host platform out through the logical DS1
interfaces. It also forwards packets received in the DS1 interfaces to or
through the host. The default and only layer 2 WAN protocol used with
the HSIM-W87 is raw HDLC.
NOTE
The host platform may operate in 802.1D bridging, 802.1Q
VLAN, or SecureFast mode.
The second mode of operation is using Cabletron Systems Inverse
Multiplexer (IMUX) functionality to aggregate multiple DS1 connections
into single higher bandwidth WAN connections. In order to operate in this
mode, the user will simply need to configure the appropriate IMUX
groups containing the DS1 connections.
Along with the built-in management features (Network Tools) described
in Chapter 4, the HSIM-W87 can be managed using SNMP, and statistical
data can be accessed via SNMP by referencing the interface group defined
in RFC-1213.
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Introduction
1.3 DATA FLOW IN THE HSIM-W87
The T3 port receives the DS3 data through the coaxial interface. A T3
framer/Multiplexer strips off the T3 framing and provides 28 individual
T1 data streams. The T1 data streams are then terminated by T1 framers,
which provide an HDLC bit stream to the HDLC controller. The
controller receives data packets from each of the bit streams and places
them in a memory subsystem. An onboard CPU examines the packet and
notifies the host of its arrival. Finally, a Cabletron proprietary ASIC
transfers the data to the host platform.
This process is followed in reverse when a packet is transmitted from the
host platform out the T3 port. The host platform notifies the HSIM-W87
when a packet is coming and transfers the packet to the memory. The
HDLC format is applied to the data; then the data is framed to a T1
format, and passed to the framer/ Multiplexer. The T1 data is multiplexed
with other T1 streams and is transmitted out through the T3 interface.
1.4 FEATURES
• Data Transfer Rates of 45 Mbps in full duplex, when running all 28
T1s carrying continuous data traffic of 128-byte packets or larger.
• High-level Data Link Control (HDLC) protocol
• T1 Inverse Multiplexing (IMUX)
• WAN IP Priority Queuing functionality
• DS1 Alarm Thresholds
• SNMP support
• DS1 and DS3 MIB Support
• LANVIEW LEDs
1.4.1 Connectivity
The HSIM-W87 module supports WAN technology using a DS3
interface, and supports 28 live full duplex T1 connections. The
HSIM-W87 channelizes the T3 down to the DS1 level. The HSIM-W87
has an integrated M13 MUX.
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The primary function of the HSIM-W87 is to provide LAN to WAN
access. WAN physical connectivity will be supported through the use of a
T3 interface with an unbalanced 75 ohm coaxial cable pair. LAN to WAN
connectivity will be supported through HDLC and T1 Inverse
Multiplexing (IMUX).
The HSIM-W87 interoperates with those Cabletron Systems WAN
products that support raw HDLC as the WAN protocol. This support is
limited to the CyberSWITCH product line which supports HDLC:
• CSX400 – Version 02.00.15 or higher
• HSIM-W6 – Version 02.00.15 or higher
• HSIM-W84 – Version 02.00.xx or higher
• HSIM-W85 – Version 02.00.xx or higher
1.4.2 HDLC
The High-level Data Link Control (HDLC) protocol is used in
conjunction with the Inverse Multiplexing (IMUX) feature to conserve a
user’s WAN bandwidth between two Cabletron Systems products, over a
point-to-point connection. Cabletron Systems products such as the
HSIM-W6, HSIM-W84, HSIM-W85, HSIM-W87, and CSX400 must be
in use on both ends of the WAN link for these functions to work. The
HDLC (RAW) protocol reduces the amount of overhead information that
needs to be contained within each data packet to direct it to its destination.
This decreased packet overhead provides the IMUX functions with more
bandwidth to transfer user data.
1.4.3 Inverse Multiplexing (IMUX)
Cabletron Systems Inverse Multiplexing (IMUX) feature provides
enhanced throughput for users by doing the following:
• The IMUX function evenly distributes a data packet stream from the
LAN interface through multiple full T1 WAN interfaces on the
HSIM-W87.
• Data packet streams received by the WAN interfaces on the other end
of the WAN links are then recombined, ordered, and transmitted to the
LAN interface.
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Introduction
• The IMUX function is configurable using the Network Tools
command, imux, described in Chapter 4.
NOTE
Cabletron Systems products that support Inverse Multiplexing
(IMUX), such as the HSIM-W87, HSIM-W6, CSX400,
HSIM-W84, and HSIM-W85, must exist on both ends of the
WAN link for the IMUX function to work. All bridging and
switching functions, such as 802.1D, SecureFast VLAN, and
802.1Q are able to run as normal on the host platform when
using the IMUX function on the HSIM-W87.
1.4.4 Priority Queuing
WAN IP Priority Queuing is used to prioritize IP packets from a specified
IP address. This prioritization ensures that certain packets get through the
network, such as management packets which are necessary to the
operation of the network, and routers that depend on protocols with tight
timing, such as RIP, do not time out. The prioritized packets do not
eliminate other traffic on the network, but are held in a special queue, so
that they are not discarded during oversubscribed traffic peaks. Priority
Queuing can be enabled in management, using Network Tools. Refer to
the wanpq command in the
Management
chapter.
1.4.5 DS1 Alarm
Using the DS1 Error Threshold Alarm Monitor provides a means of
setting error thresholds and notifying the user of potential DS1 problems
with SNMP trap events.
The ds1alarm Monitor feature can be enabled in management, using
Network Tools. Refer to the ds1alarm command in the
Management
chapter.
1.4.6 SNMP and MIB Support
With the SNMP support, the MIBs supported by the HSIM-W87 include:
•
RFC 1406 – Definitions of Managed Objects for the DS1 and E1
Interface Types
•
RFC 1407 – Definitions of Managed Objects for the DS3/E3 Interface
T ype
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•
RFC 1213 (MIBII) support for the Interface Table
•
Cabletron Enterprise MIBs
Refer to the Release Notes included with the host platform for a list of all
MIBs supported by the HSIM-W87. For information about how to extract
and compile individual MIBs, contact the Cabletron Systems Global Call
Center (Section 1.7).
1.4.7 LANVIEW Diagnostic LEDs
Cabletron Systems provides a visual diagnostic and monitoring system
called LANVIEW. The HSIM-W87 LANVIEW LEDs help you quickly
identify status of the device. Chapter 3 provides information on the
HSIM-W87 LEDs.
1.5 DOCUMENT CONVENTIONS
The following conventions are used throughout this document:
Note
NOTE
symbol. Calls the reader’s attention to any item of
information that may be of special importance.
Caution
damage to the equipment.
!
CAUTION
Electrical Hazard Warning
that could result in personal injury or death due to an electrical
hazard.
Tip
TIP
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actions.
symbol. Contains information essential to avoid
symbol. Warns against an action
symbol. Conveys helpful hints concerning procedures or
Chapter 1:
Introduction
bold type
RETURN Indicates either the ENTER or RETURN key, depending on your
ESC Indicates the keyboard Escape key.
SPACE bar Indicates the keyboard space bar key.
BACKSPACE Indicates the keyboard backspace key.
arrow keys Refers to the four keyboard arrow keys.
[-] Indicates the keyboard – key.
DEL Indicates the keyboard delete key.
italic type
n.nn A period in numerals signals the decimal point indicator. (e.g.,
x
n
[] In the Local Management screens, the brackets indicate that a
<> In the format descriptions in the Network Tools section, optional
Denotes either a user input or a highlighted screen selection.
keyboard.
Italic type emphasizes important information, indicates variables,
and indicates complete document titles.
1.75 equals one and three fourths, or the Decimal Dotted Notation
(DDN) for an IP address.
Indicates the generic use of a letter (e.g.,
combination of three alphabetic characters).
Indicates the generic use of a number (e.g., 19
four-digit number in which the last two digits are unknown).
value may be entered or selected. In the format descriptions in the
Network Tools section, required arguments are enclosed in [].
arguments are enclosed in <>.
xxx
indicates any
nn
indicates a
1.6 RELATED DOCUMENTATION
The documentation for the host platform in which the HSIM-W87 is to be
installed provides additional information about the setup of the
HSIM-W87. The host documentation is not listed below, as there can be
many different host platforms. This user’s guide references procedures in
these documents, where appropriate, but does not repeat them.
Documents can be obtained on the World Wide Web in Adobe Acrobat
Portable Document Format (PDF) at the following site:
http://www.cabletron.com/
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1.7 GETTING HELP
For additional support related to this device or document, contact the
Cabletron Systems Global Call Center:
World Wide Web http://www.cabletron.com/
Phone (603) 332-9400
Internet mail support@cabletron.com
FTP ftp://ftp.cabletron.com/
Login
Password
To send comments or suggestions concerning this document, contact the
Cabletron Systems Technical Writing Department via the following
email address:
Make sure to include the document Part Number in the email message.
TechWriting@cabletron.com
Before calling the Cabletron Systems Global Call Center, have the
following information ready:
•
Your Cabletron Systems service contract number
•
A description of the failure
anonymous
your email address
•
A description of any action(s) already taken to resolve the problem
(e.g., changing mode switches, rebooting the unit, etc.)
•
The serial and revision numbers of all involved Cabletron Systems
products in the network
•
A description of your network environment (layout, cable type, etc.)
•
Network load and frame size at the time of trouble (if known)
•
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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