Cabletron Systems SmartSwitch 8000, SmartSwitch 8600 Getting Started Manual

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SmartSwitch Router 8000/8600

Getting Started Guide

9032552-06

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35 Industrial Way Rochester, NH 03867-5005

Printed in the United States of America

Changes

Cabletron Systems, Inc., 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, Inc., to determine whether any such changes have been made.

The hardware, firmware, or software described in this manual is subject to change without notice.

Disclaimer

IN NO EVENT SHALL CABLETRON SYSTEMS BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL, INDIRECT, SPECIAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES WHATSOEVER (INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO LOST PROFITS) ARISING OUT OF OR RELATED TO THIS MANUAL OR THE INFORMATION CONTAINED IN IT, EVEN IF CABLETRON SYSTEMS HAS BEEN ADVISED OF, KNOWN, OR SHOULD HAVE KNOWN, THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.

Trademarks

Cabletron Systems is a registered trademark and Cabletron and SmartSwitch are trademarks of Cabletron Systems, Inc.

All other product names mentioned in this manual may be trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies.

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Regulatory Compliance Information

This product complies with the following:

Safety

UL 1950; CSA C22.2, No. 950; 73/23/EEC; EN 60950; IEC 950

Electromagnetic

FCC Part 15; CSA C108.8; 89/336/EEC; EN 55022; EN 61000-3-2

Compatibility (EMC)

EN 61000-3-3; EN 50082-1, AS/NZS 3548; VCCI V-3

Regulatory Compliance Statements

Regulatory Compliance Information

FCC Compliance Statement

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment uses, generates, and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed in accordance with the operator’s manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense.

WA R NI N G : Changes or modifications made to this device that are not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

Industry Canada Compliance Statement

This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class A limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications.

Le présent appareil numérique n’émet pas de bruits radioélectriques dépassant les limites applicables aux appareils numériques de la class A prescrites dans le Règlement sur le brouillage radioélectrique édicté par le ministère des Communications du Canada.

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Regulatory Compliance Statements

NOTICE: The Industry Canada label identifies certified equipment. This certification means that the equipment meets telecommunications network protective, operational, and safety requirements as prescribed in the appropriate Terminal Equipment Technical Requirements document(s). The department does not guarantee the equipment will operate to the user’s satisfaction.

Before installing this equipment, users should ensure that it is permissible to be connected to the facilities of the local telecommunications company. The equipment must also be installed using an acceptable method of connection. The customer should be aware that compliance with the above conditions may not prevent degradation of service in some situations.

Repairs to certified equipment should be coordinated by a representative designated by the supplier. Any repairs or alterations made by the user to this equipment, or equipment malfunctions, may give the telecommunications company cause to request the user to disconnect the equipment.

Users should ensure for their own protection that the electrical ground connections of the power utility, telephone lines, and internal metallic water pipe system, if present, are connected together. This precaution may be particularly important in rural areas. CAUTION: Users should not attempt to make such connections themselves, but should contact the appropriate electric inspection authority, or electrician, as appropriate.

NOTICE: The Ringer Equivalence Number (REN) assigned to each terminal device provides an indication of the maximum number of terminals allowed to be connected to a telephone interface. The termination on an interface may consist of any combination of devices subject only to the requirement that the sum of the Ringer Equivalence Numbers of all the devices does not exceed 5.

VCCI Compliance Statement

This is a Class A product based on the standard of the Voluntary Control Council for Interference by Information Technology Equipment (VCCI). If this equipment is used in a domestic environment, radio disturbance may arise. When such trouble occurs, the user may be required to take corrective actions.

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Safety Information: Class 1 Laser Transceivers

This product may use Class 1 laser transceivers. Read the following safety information before installing or operating this product.

The Class 1 laser transceivers use an optical feedback loop to maintain Class 1 operation limits. This control loop eliminates the need for maintenance checks or adjustments. The output is factory set and does not allow any user adjustment. Class 1 laser transceivers comply with the following safety standards:

• 21 CFR 1040.10 and 1040.11, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (FDA)

• IEC Publication 825 (International Electrotechnical Commission)

• CENELEC EN 60825 (European Committee for Electrotechnical Standardization)

When operating within their performance limitations, laser transceiver output meets the Class 1 accessible emission limit of all three standards. Class 1 levels of laser radiation are not considered hazardous.

Laser Radiation and Connectors

When the connector is in place, all laser radiation remains within the fiber. The maximum amount of radiant power exiting the fiber (under normal conditions) is –12.6 dBm or 55 x 10

Removing the optical connector from the transceiver allows laser radiation to emit directly from the optical port. The maximum radiance from the optical port (under worst case conditions) is 0.8 W cm or 8 x 10

Do not use optical instruments to view the laser output. The use of optical instruments to view laser output increases eye hazard. When viewing the output optical port, power must be removed from the network adapter.

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Cabletron Systems, Inc. Program License Agreement

Cabletron Systems, Inc.

Program License Agreement

IMPORTANT: THIS LICENSE APPLIES FOR USE OF PRODUCT IN THE FOLLOWING GEOGRAPHICAL REGIONS:

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BEFORE OPENING OR UTILIZING THE ENCLOSED PRODUCT, CAREFULLY READ THIS LICENSE AGREEMENT.

This document is an agreement (“Agreement”) between You, the end user, and Cabletron Systems, Inc. (“Cabletron”) that sets forth your rights and obligations with respect to the Cabletron software program (“Program”) in the package. The Program may be contained in firmware, chips or other media. UTILIZING THE ENCLOSED PRODUCT, YOU ARE AGREEING TO BECOME BOUND BY THE TERMS OF THIS AGREEMENT, WHICH INCLUDES THE LICENSE AND THE LIMITATION OF WARRANTY AND DISCLAIMER OF LIABILITY. IF YOU DO NOT AGREE TO THE TERMS OF THIS AGREEMENT, RETURN THE UNOPENED PRODUCT TO CABLETRON OR YOUR DEALER, IF ANY, WITHIN TEN (10) DAYS FOLLOWING THE DATE OF RECEIPT FOR A FULL REFUND.

IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS ABOUT THIS AGREEMENT, CONTACT CABLETRON SYSTEMS (603) 332-9400. Attn: Legal Department.

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You may not copy, reproduce or transmit any part of the Program except as permitted by the Copyright Act of the United States or as authorized in writing by Cabletron.

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If the Program is exported from the United States pursuant to the License Exception TSR under the U.S. Export Administration Regulations, in addition to the restriction on transfer set forth in Sections 1 or 2 of this Agreement, You agree not to (i) reexport or release the Program, the source code for the Program or technology to a national of a country in Country Groups D:1 or E:2 (Albania, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Bulgaria, Cambodia, Cuba, Estonia, Georgia, Iraq, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Laos, Latvia, Libya, Lithuania, Moldova, North Korea, the People’s Republic of China, Romania, Russia, Rwanda, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Ukraine, Uzbekistan, Vietnam, or such other countries as may be designated by the United States Government), (ii) export to Country Groups D:1 or E:2 (as defined herein) the direct product of the Program or the technology, if such foreign produced direct product is subject to national security controls as identified on the U.S. Commerce Control List, or (iii) if the direct product of the technology is a complete plant o r any major component of a plant, export to Country Groups D:1 or E:2 the direct product of the plant or a major component thereof, if such foreign produced direct product is subject to national security controls as identified on the U.S. Commerce Control List or is subject to State Department controls under the U.S. Munitions List.

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Cabletron makes no warranty, expressed or implied, concerning the Program (including its documentation and media).

CABLETRON DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES, OTHER THAN THOSE SUPPLIED TO YOU BY CABLETRON IN WRITING, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, WITH RESPECT TO THE PROGRAM, THE ACCOMPANYING WRITTEN MATERIALS, AND ANY ACCOMPANYING HARDWARE.

7. NO LIABILITY FOR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES. IN NO EVENT SHALL CABLETRON OR

ITS SUPPLIERS BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGES WHATSOEVER (INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF BUSINESS, PROFITS, BUSINESS INTERRUPTION, LOSS OF BUSINESS INFORMATION, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR RELIANCE DAMAGES, OR OTHER LOSS) ARISING OUT OF THE USE OR INABILITY TO USE THIS CABLETRON PRODUCT, EVEN IF CABLETRON HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. BECAUSE SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF LIABILITY FOR CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES, OR IN THE DURATION OR LIMITATION OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES IN SOME INSTANCES, THE ABOVE LIMITATION AND EXCLUSIONS MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.

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Cabletron Systems Sales and Service, Inc. Program License Agreement

Cabletron Systems Sales and Service, Inc.

Program License Agreement

IMPORTANT: THIS LICENSE APPLIES FOR USE OF PRODUCT IN THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA AND BY UNITED STATES OF AMERICA GOVERNMENT END USERS.

BEFORE OPENING OR UTILIZING THE ENCLOSED PRODUCT, CAREFULLY READ THIS LICENSE AGREEMENT.

This document is an agreement (“Agreement”) between You, the end user, and Cabletron Systems Sales and Service, Inc. (“Cabletron”) that sets forth your rights and obligations with respect to the Cabletron software program (“Program”) in the package. The Program may be contained in firmware, chips or other media. UTILIZING THE ENCLOSED PRODUCT, YOU ARE AGREEING TO BECOME BOUND BY THE TERMS OF THIS AGREEMENT, WHICH INCLUDES THE LICENSE AND THE LIMITATION OF WARRANTY AND DISCLAIMER OF LIABILITY. IF YOU DO NOT AGREE TO THE TERMS OF THIS AGREEMENT, RETURN THE UNOPENED PRODUCT TO CABLETRON OR YOUR DEALER, IF ANY, WITHIN TEN (10) DAYS FOLLOWING THE DATE OF RECEIPT FOR A FULL REFUND.

IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS ABOUT THIS AGREEMENT, CONTACT CABLETRON SYSTEMS (603) 332-9400. Attn: Legal Department.

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You may not copy, reproduce or transmit any part of the Program except as permitted by the Copyright Act of the United States or as authorized in writing by Cabletron.

2. OTHER RESTRICTIONS. You may not reverse engineer, decompile, or disassemble the Program.

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Cabletron Systems Sales and Service, Inc. Program License Agreement

5. UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT RESTRICTED RIGHTS. The enclosed Product (i) was

6. EXCLUSION OF WARRANTY. Except as may be specifically provided by Cabletron in writing,

Cabletron makes no warranty, expressed or implied, concerning the Program (including its documentation and media).

7. NO LIABILITY FOR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES. IN NO EVENT SHALL CABLETRON

OR ITS SUPPLIERS BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGES WHATSOEVER (INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF BUSINESS, PROFITS, BUSINESS INTERRUPTION, LOSS OF BUSINESS INFORMATION, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR RELIANCE DAMAGES, OR OTHER LOSS) ARISING OUT OF THE USE OR INABILITY TO USE THIS CABLETRON PRODUCT, EVEN IF CABLETRON HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. BECAUSE SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF LIABILITY FOR CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES, OR IN THE DURATION OR LIMITATION OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES IN SOME INSTANCES, THE ABOVE LIMITATION AND EXCLUSIONS MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.

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Cabletron Systems Limited Program License Agreement

Cabletron Systems Limited

Program License Agreement

IMPORTANT: THIS LICENSE APPLIES FOR THE USE OF THE PRODUCT IN THE FOLLOWING GEOGRAPHICAL REGIONS:

EUROPE MIDDLE EAST AFRICA ASIA AUSTRALIA PACIFIC RIM

BEFORE OPENING OR UTILIZING THE ENCLOSED PRODUCT, CAREFULLY READ THIS LICENSE AGREEMENT.

This document is an agreement (“Agreement”) between You, the end user, and Cabletron Systems Limited (“Cabletron”) that sets forth your rights and obligations with respect to the Cabletron software program (“Program”) in the package. The Program may be contained in firmware, chips or other media. UTILIZING THE ENCLOSED PRODUCT, YOU ARE AGREEING TO BECOME BOUND BY THE TERMS OF THIS AGREEMENT, WHICH INCLUDES THE LICENSE AND THE LIMITATION OF WARRANTY AND DISCLAIMER OF LIABILITY. IF YOU DO NOT AGREE TO THE TERMS OF THIS AGREEMENT, RETURN THE UNOPENED PRODUCT TO CABLETRON OR YOUR DEALER, IF ANY, WITHIN TEN (10) DAYS FOLLOWING THE DATE OF RECEIPT FOR A FULL REFUND.

IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS ABOUT THIS AGREEMENT, CONTACT CABLETRON SYSTEMS (603) 332-9400. Attn: Legal Department.

1. LICENSE. You have the right to use only the one (1) copy of the Program provided in this package subject to the terms and conditions of this License Agreement.

You may not copy, reproduce or transmit any part of the Program except as permitted by the Copyright Act of the United States or as authorized in writing by Cabletron.

2. OTHER RESTRICTIONS. You may not reverse engineer, decompile, or disassemble the Program.

3. APPLICABLE LAW. This License Agreement shall be governed in accordance with English law. The English courts shall have exclusive jurisdiction in the event of any disputes.

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Cabletron Systems Limited Program License Agreement

5. UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT RESTRICTED RIGHTS. The enclosed Product (i) was

6. EXCLUSION OF WARRANTY. Except as may be specifically provided by Cabletron in writing,

Cabletron makes no warranty, expressed or implied, concerning the Program (including its documentation and media).

7. NO LIABILITY FOR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES. IN NO EVENT SHALL CABLETRON OR

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Declaration of Conformity Addendum

Declaration of Conformity

Addendum

Application of Council Directive(s) 89/336/EEC

73/23/EEC

Manufacturer’s Name Cabletron Systems, Inc. Manufacturer’s Address 35 Industrial Way

PO Box 5005 Rochester, NH 03867

European Representative’s Name Mr. J. Solari European Representative’s Address Cabletron Systems Limited

Nexus House, Newbury Business Park London Road, Newbury Berkshire RG13 2PZ, England

Conformance to Directive(s)/Product Standards

Equipment Type/Environment Networking equipment for use in a commercial

We the undersigned, hereby declare, under our sole responsibility, that the equipment packaged with this notice conforms to the above directives.

Manufacturer Legal Representative in Europe

Mr. Ronald Fotino Full Name

Principal Compliance Engineer Title

Rochester, NH, USA Location

EC Directive 89/336/EEC EC Directive 73/23/EEC EN 55022 EN 50082-1 EN 60950

or light-industrial environment

Mr. J. Solari Full Name

Managing Director, E.M.E.A. Title

Newbury, Berkshire, England Location

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Contents

About This Guide...................................................................................... 1

Who Should Read This Guide?..............................................................................................1

How to Use This Guide...........................................................................................................1

Related Documentation...........................................................................................................2

Chapter 1: Features Overview ................................................................. 3

Specifications ............................................................................................................................4

Features......................................................................................................................................7

Hardware Overview..............................................................................................................12

Chapter 2: Hardware Installation .......................................................... 51

Safety Considerations............................................................................................................51

Hardware Specifications.......................................................................................................52

Installing the Hardware ........................................................................................................53

Chapter 3: Software Installation and Setup ......................................... 81

Installing a PCMCIA Flash Card .........................................................................................82

Powering On and Booting the Software.............................................................................83

Starting the Command Line Interface.................................................................................83

Setting the Basic System Information..................................................................................86

Setting Up SNMP Community Strings ...............................................................................89

Setting Up Passwords............................................................................................................90

Setting the DNS Domain Name and Address....................................................................92

Setting the SYSLOG Parameters ..........................................................................................94

Loading the System Image Software...................................................................................96

Loading the Boot PROM Software ......................................................................................97

Upgrading the VFS ................................................................................................................98

Activating the Configuration Changes and Saving the Configuration File..................98

Chapter 4: Installing and Starting Cabletron CoreWatch .................. 101

What Is Cabletron CoreWatch?..........................................................................................101

System Requirements ..........................................................................................................102

Installing CoreWatch...........................................................................................................102

Starting CoreWatch..............................................................................................................104

Appendix A: Troubleshooting ............................................................. 107

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Contents

Appendix B: Technical Support............................................................ 111

Telephone Assistance.......................................................................................................... 111

FAX Service .......................................................................................................................... 111

Electronic Services............................................................................................................... 111

Placing a Support Call ........................................................................................................ 112

Hardware Warranty............................................................................................................ 112

Software Warranty.............................................................................................................. 112

Repair Services..................................................................................................................... 113

Appendix C: Cable Specifications......................................................... 115

Index ......................................................................................................119

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About This Guide

This guide provides a general overview of the 8-slot and 16-slot SmartSwitch Router (SSR 8000 and SSR 8600) hardware and software features. It provides procedures for installing the SSR 8000 and SSR 8600 and setting them up for management using the CoreWatch software. For product information not available in this guide, see the manuals listed in “Related Documentation” on page 2.

Who Should Read This Guide?

Read this guide if you are a network administrator responsible for installing and setting up the SSR 8000 or SSR 8600.

Note:

Only qualified personnel should perform the installation procedures in this guide.

How to Use This Guide

If You Want To... See...

Get an overview of the SSR 8000 and SSR 8600 software and hardware features

Install the SSR 8000 or SSR 8600 hardware Chapter 2, “Hardware Installation” on

Install the SSR 8000 or SSR 8600 software, boot the software, and set up the unit

Set up the SSR 8000 or SSR 8600 for management using CoreWatch

Chapter 1, “Features Overview” on page 3

page 51

Chapter 3, “Software Installation and Setup” on page 81

Chapter 4, “Installing and Starting Cabletron CoreWatch” on page 101

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About This Guide

If You Want To... See...

Troubleshoot installation problems Appendix A, “Troubleshooting” on page

Contact Cabletron Technical Support Appendix B, “Technical Support” on

107

page 111

Contact Cabletron Systems for technical support

Related Documentation

The Cabletron Systems documentation set includes the following items. Refer to these other documents to learn more about your product.

For Information About... See the...

Managing the SSR 8000 or SSR 8600 using the CoreWatch application

How to use Command Line Interface (CLI) commands to configure and manage the SSR 8000 or SSR 8600

The complete syntax for all CLI commands

SYSLOG messages SmartSwitch Router Error Reference Manual

Appendix B, “Technical Support” on page 111

CoreWatch User’s Manual and the CoreWatch online help

SmartSwitch Router User Reference Manual

SmartSwitch Router Command Line Interface Reference Manual

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Chapter 1

Features Overview

The 8-slot and 16-slot SSR (SSR 8000 and SSR 8600) provide non-blocking, wire-speed Layer-2 (switching), Layer-3 (routing) and Layer-4 (application) switching. This chapter provides a basic overview of the SmartSwitch Router (SSR) software and hardware feature set.

• If you want to skip this information and install the SSR now, see Chapter 2, “Hardware

Installation” on page 51.

• If you want to boot the SSR software and perform basic configuration tasks now, see

Chapter 3, “Software Installation and Setup” on page 81.

• If you want to set up a management station for using CoreWatch, see Chapter 4,

“Installing and Starting Cabletron CoreWatch” on page 101.

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Chapter 1: Features Overview

Specifications

The SSR provides wire-speed switching and full non-blocking throughput. The hardware provides wire-speed performance regardless of the performance monitoring, filtering, and Quality of Service (QoS) features enabled by the software. You do not need to accept performance compromises to run QoS or access control lists (ACLs).

The following table lists the basic hardware and software specifications for the SSR.

Feature Specification

Throughput • 16-Gbps non-blocking switching fabric (SSR 8000)

• 32-Gbps non-blocking switching fabric (SSR 8600)

• Up to 30 million packets-per-second routing throughput (SSR

8600)

• Up to 15 million packets-per-second routing throughput (SSR

8000)

Capacity • Up to 250,000 routes

• Up to 2,000,000 Layer-4 application flows (SSR 8000)

• Up to 4,000,000 Layer-4 application flows (SSR 8600)

• 400,000 Layer-2 MAC addresses (SSR 8000)

• 800,000 Layer-2 MAC addresses (SSR 8600)

• 4,096 Virtual LANs (VLANs)

• 20,000 Layer-2 security and access-control filters

• 3 MB input/output buffering per Gigabit port

• 1 MB input/output buffering per 10/100 port

• 20 MB shared input/output buffering across WAN ports on a WAN mo du le

• 32 MB input/output buffering per Packet Over SONET/SDH OC-3c port

• 64 MB input/output buffering per Packet Over SONET/SDH OC-12c port

Routing protocols

• IP: RIP v1/v2, OSPF, BGP 2, 3, 4

• IPX: RIP, SAP

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Feature Specification

Chapter 1: Features Overview

Bridging and

• 802.1d Spanning Tree

VLAN protocols

• 802.1Q (VLAN trunking)

Media interface

• 802.3 (10Base-T)

protocols

• 802.3u (100Base-TX, 100Base-FX)

• 802.3x (1000Base-SX, 1000Base-LX)

• 802.3z (1000Base-SX, 1000Base-LX)

Quality of

• Layer-2 prioritization (802.1p)

Service (QoS)

• Layer-3 source-destination flows

• Layer-4 source-destination flows

• Layer-4 application flows

RMON • RMON v1/v2 for each port

Management • SNMP

• CoreWatch software (GUI)

• Emacs-like Command Line Interface (CLI)

Port mirroring • Traffic to the Control Module

• Traffic from specific ports

• Traffic to specific chassis slots (line cards)

Hot swapping • Line cards

• Control Module (when redundant Control Module is installed

and online)

• Switching Fabric Modules (SSR 8600 only)

• Power Supply (when redundant supply is installed and online)

Load balancing/

• Cabletron Systems SmartTRUNK support

sharing

• Load Sharing Network Address Translation (LSNAT)

Redundancy • Redundant and hot-swappable power supplies

• Redundant and hot-swappable Control Modules

• Redundant and hot-swappable Switching Fabric Modules (SSR

8600 only)

• Virtual Router Redundancy Protocol (VRRP)

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Chapter 1: Features Overview

This guide and other SSR documentation refers to the SSR’s Layer-2 (L2), Layer-3 (L3), and Layer-4 (L4) switching and routing. These layers are based on the International Standards Organization (ISO) 7-layer reference model. Here is an example of that model. The SSR operates within the layers that are not shaded. Notice that Layer 2 is divided into an LLC layer and a MAC layer. The SSR operates at the MAC layer but not the LLC layer.

Layer 7 Application

Layer 6 Presentation

Layer 5 Session

Layer 4 TCP/UDP - application

Layer 3 IP/IPX - routing

Layer 2 LLC

Layer 2 MAC -bridging

Layer 1 Physical Interfaces

TCP/UDP Services

The following table lists some well-known TCP/UDP services provided by the SSR.

TCP Port UDP Port Description

23 Telnet

161 SNMP

67 BOOTP/DHCP Relay Agent

520 Routed

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Features

This section describes the following SSR features:

• Address-based and flow-based bridging

• Port-based VLANs and protocol-based VLANs

• IP and IPX routing

• Layer-4 (application) switching

•Security

• Quality of Service (QoS)

• Statistics

• Management

Bridging

Chapter 1: Features Overview

The SSR provides the following types of wire-speed bridging:

• Address-based bridging – The SSR performs this type of bridging by looking up the destination address in an L2 lookup table on the line card that receives the bridge packet from the network. The L2 lookup table indicates the exit port(s) for the bridged packet. If the packet is addressed to the SSR’s own MAC address, the packet is routed rather than bridged.

• Flow-based bridging – The SSR performs this type of bridging by looking up an entry in the L2 lookup table containing both the source and destination addresses of the bridge packet.

Your choice of bridging method does not affect SSR performance. However, addressbased bridging is more efficient because it requires fewer table entries while flow-based bridging provides tighter management and control over bridged traffic.

The SSR ports perform address-based bridging by default but can be configured to perform flow-based bridging, instead of address-based bridging, on a per-port basis. A port cannot be configured to perform both types of bridging at the same time.

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Chapter 1: Features Overview

Port and Protocol VLANs

The SSR supports the following types of Virtual LANs (VLANs):

• Port-based VLANs – A port-based VLAN is a set of ports that comprises a Layer-2 broadcast domain. The SSR confines MAC-layer broadcasts to the ports in the VLAN on which the broadcast originates. SSR ports outside the VLAN do not receive the broadcast.

• Protocol-based VLANs – A protocol-based VLAN is a named set of ports that comprises an IP or IPX broadcast domain. The SSR confines IP or IPX broadcasts to the ports within the IP or IPX based VLAN. Protocol-based VLANs sometimes are called subnet VLANs or Layer-3 VLANs.

You can include the same port in more than one VLAN, even in both port-based and protocol-based VLANs. Moreover, you can define VLANs that span across multiple SSRs. To simplify VLAN administration, the SSR supports 802.1Q trunk ports, which allow you to use a single port to “trunk” traffic from multiple VLANs to another SSR or switch which supports 802.1Q.

Routing

The SSR provides wire-speed routing for the following protocols:

• Internet Protocol (IP) – protocol that switching and routing devices use for moving traffic within the Internet and within many corporate intranets

• Internet Packet Exchange (IPX) – protocol by Novell used in NetWare products

Note:

By default, the SSR uses one MAC address for all interfaces. The SSR can be configured to have a separate MAC address for each IP interface and a separate MAC address for each IPX interface. When the SSR receives a packet whose destination MAC address is one of the SSR’s IP or IPX interface MAC addresses, the line card that received the packet from the network uses information in the line card’s L3 lookup tables (or information supplied by the Control Module) to route the packet to its IP destination(s). (See “Control Module”

on page 14 for information about the Control Module.)

You can create only one IP and IPX interface on a single port or VLAN. You can add secondary IP addresses to the same IP interface. When you add an interface to a set of ports, you are adding a VLAN to those ports. Ports that contain IP and IPX interfaces can also still perform Layer-2 bridging.

All other protocols that require routing must be tunneled using IP.

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IP Routing

The SSR supports the following IP unicast routing protocols:

• RIP v1 and RIP v2

•OSPF v2

•BGP 2,3,4

IP interfaces do not use a specific routing protocol by default. When you configure an interface for routing, you also specify the routing protocol the interface will use.

IP Multicast Routing

The SSR supports the following IP multicast routing protocols:

•IGMP

•DVMRP

Chapter 1: Features Overview

The SSR does not use a specific IP Multicast routing protocol by default. When you configure an interface for IP Multicast, you also specify the routing protocol you want the interface to use.

IPX Routing

The SSR supports the following IPX routing protocols:

•IPX RIP – a version of the Routing Information Protocol (RIP) tailored for IPX

• IPX SAP – the Service Advertisement Protocol, which allows hosts attached to an IPX

network to reach printers, file servers, and other services

By default, IPX routing is enabled on the SSR when an IPX interface is created.

Layer-4 Switching

In addition to Layer-2 bridging and Layer-3 routing, the SSR performs Layer-4 switching. Layer-4 switching is based on applications and flows.

• Layer-4 applications – The SSR understands the application for which an IP or IPX

packet contains data and therefore enables you to manage and control traffic on an application basis. For IP traffic, the SSR looks at the packet’s TCP or UDP port number to determine the application. For IPX packets, the SSR looks at the destination socket to determine the application.

• Layer-4 flows – The SSR can store Layer-4 flows on each line card. A Layer-4 flow

consists of the source and destination addresses in the IP or IPX packet combined with

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the TCP or UDP source and destination port number (for IP) or the source and destination socket (for IPX). You can therefore manage and control individual flows between hosts on an individual application basis.

A single host can have many individual Layer-4 entries in the SSR. For example, an IP host might have separate Layer-4 application entries for email, FTP, HTTP, and so on, or separate Layer-4 flow entries for specific email destinations and for specific FTP and Web connections.

Security

The bridging, routing, and application (Layer-2, Layer-3, and Layer-4) support described in previous sections enables you to implement security filters that meet specific needs. You can implement the following types of filters to secure traffic on the SSR.

• Layer-2 source filters (block bridge traffic based on source MAC address)

• Layer-2 destination filters (block bridge traffic based on destination MAC address)

• Layer-2 flow filters (block bridge traffic based on specific source-destination pairs)

• Layer-3 source filters (block IP or IPX traffic based on source IP or IPX address)

• Layer-3 destination filters (block IP or IPX traffic based on destination IP or IPX address)

• Layer-3 flow filters (block IP or IPX traffic based on specific source-destination pairs)

• Layer-4 flow filters (block traffic based on application flows)

• Layer-4 application filters (block traffic based on UDP or TCP source and destination ports for IP or source and destination sockets for IPX)

Quality of Service

Although the SSR supplies non-blocking wire-speed throughput, you can configure the SSR to apply Quality of Service (QoS) policies during peak periods to guarantee service to specific hosts, applications, and flows (source-destination pairs). This is especially useful in networks where the traffic level can exceed the network medium’s capacity.

The SSR QoS is based on four queues: control, high, medium, and low. Control traffic has the highest priority, high the second highest, and so on. The default priority for all traffic is low.

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You can configure QoS policies for the following types of traffic:

• Layer-2 prioritization (802.1p)

• Layer-3 source-destination flows

• Layer-4 source-destination flows

• Layer-4 application flows

The SSR can provide extensive statistical data on demand. You can access the following types of statistics:

• Layer-2 RMON and MIB II Statistics – Port statistics for normal packets and for errors

(packets in, packets out, CRC errors, and so on)

• Layer-3 RMON v2 Statistics – Statistics for ICMP, IP, IP-interface, IP routing, IP

multicast, VLAN

• Layer-4 RMON v2 Statistics – Statistics for TCP and UDP

Management Platforms

You can manage the SSR using the following management platforms:

• Command Line Interface (CLI) – An Emacs editor-like interface that accepts typed

commands and responds when applicable with messages or tables. You will use the CLI to perform the basic setup procedures described in Chapter 3 of this guide.

• CoreWatch – Cabletron Systems’s Java-based device management software.

CoreWatch provides a graphical interface to the SSR, providing most of the same monitoring and control features as the CLI.

• SNMP MIBs and traps – The SSR supports SNMP v1 and many standard networking

MIBs. You access the SSR’s SNMP agent using integration software for HP OpenView

5.x on Windows NT or Solaris 2.x, or Cabletron SPECTRUM on Solaris 2.x. Chapter 3 in this guide explains how to set up SNMP on the SSR. Chapter 4 explains how to access the SSR’s SNMP agents.

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Hardware Overview

This section describes the SSR hardware modules with which you will be working.

Chapter 2 in this guide describes how to install the hardware. This section describes the

following hardware:

• Chassis, Backplane, and Fan module

• Control Module

• Power Supply

• Switching Fabric Module (SSR 8600 only)

•Line cards

Chassis

Figure 1 shows the front view of a fully loaded SSR 8000 chassis. The SSR 8000 chassis

contains eight slots, numbered from 0 to 7. Slot 0 is in the lower left corner of the chassis and slot 7 is in the upper right corner.

Gigabit-SX module 10/100 BASE-TX

PWR

SSR-PS-8

100-125~5A 200-240~3A

50-60 Hz

CM/1

PS2PS1

SSR-8

Gigabit-LX module

1000BASE-LXSSR-GLX19-02

21 21

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87654321 87654321

SSR-CM-2 CONTROL MODULE

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SSR-PS-8

100-125~5A 200-240~3A

50-60 Hz

Fan module Power supply Control module Power supply

Figure 1. Front view of a fully loaded SSR 8000 chassis

1000BASE-SXSSR-GSX11-02

10/100BASE-TXSSR-HTX12-08

100 BASE-FX

module

100BASE-FXSSR-HFX11-08

module

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Figure 2 shows the front view of a fully loaded SSR 8600 chassis. The SSR 8600 chassis is

similar to the SSR 8000 chassis, except for the following:

• The chassis can contain up to 16 line cards.

• The switching fabric is stored on a separate module.

• There is a slot for a redundant switching fabric module.

• The power supply is larger.

Switching Fabric

module

1000BASE-LXSSR-GLX19-02 1000BASE-SXSSR-GSX11-02

21 21

14 15 12

9 Fabric 2 Fabric 1

CM/1

PS2PS1

SSR-16

10/100BASE-TXSSR-HTX12-08

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10/100BASE-TXSSR-HTX12-08

87654321 87654321

TO REMOVE POWER TO UNIT DISCONNECT ALL POWER SUPPLY CORDS

100-125V~ 10A

200-240V~ 6A

50/60 Hz

SSR-PS-16

SSR-SF-16

SSR-CM-2 CONTROL MODULE

PWR

100BASE-FXSSR-HFX11-08

1000BASE-LXSSR-GLX19-02 1000BASE-SXSSR-GSX11-02

21 21

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10/100BASE-TXSSR-HTX12-08

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100-125V~ 10A

200-240V~ 6A

50/60 Hz

Switching Fabric

10/100BASE-TXSSR-HTX12-08

100BASE-FXSSR-HFX11-08

The SSR 8600 chassis contains sixteen slots, numbered from 0 to 15. Slot 0 is in the lower left corner of the chassis and slot 15 is in the upper right corner. The SSR 8600 also has slots for primary and redundant switching fabric modules.

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On both the SSR 8000 and SSR 8600, slot 0 is labeled “CM” and contains the primary Control Module. The CM slot cannot be used for line cards. The primary Control Module must be installed in this slot. The CM/1 slot can contain a redundant Control Module (if you install one) or can contain a line card. Slots 2-7 on the SSR 8000 or slots 2-15 on the SSR 8600 can contain any line cards. (See “Control Module” on page 14 and “Line Cards” on

page 20 for information about these items.)

You can install line cards in any order in the slots. For example, you could install line cards in slots 2 and 5 and leave the other line card slots empty. The SSR provides non-blocking throughput regardless of the software features you are using. Therefore, you do not need to “load balance” line cards by placing them in certain relationships to balance the load on the backplane. Regardless of where you install the line cards, the backplane can provide full, non-blocking throughput.

Backplane

The backplane occupies the rear of the chassis and connects the power supplies, Control Modules, and line cards together. The power supplies use the backplane to provide power to the rest of the system. The line cards and Control Modules use the backplane to exchange control information and packets. The backplane is installed at the factory. Contact Cabletron Systems if you wish to replace the backplane.

Fan Module

The SSR contains a fan module to provide a cooling air flow across the Control Module(s) and line cards. The fan module is located on the left side of the Control Modules and line cards. The SSR 8000 fan module contains two fans; the SSR 8600 fan module contains six fans. The fan module is installed at the factory, but you can replace the module yourself, if necessary.

Note:

To ensure that the fan module can provide adequate cooling, always provide a minimum of 3 inches of clearance on each side of the chassis.

Control Module

The Control Module is the SSR’s central processing unit. It contains system-wide bridging and routing tables. Traffic that does not yet have an entry in the L2 and L3/L4 lookup tables on individual line cards is sent to the Control Module. After processing traffic, the Control Module updates the L2 and L3/L4 tables on the line cards that received the traffic. The line cards thus “learn” about how to forward traffic.

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Figure 3 shows the front panel of the Control Module.

PCMCIA slot 0

SSR-CM-2 CONTROL MODULE

Console

10/100 Mgmt

RST

SYS

ERR DIAG

HBT

Online Offline

Hot

Swap

PCMCIA slot 1

Figure 3. Front panel of the Control Module

The Control Module has a boot flash containing the SSR’s boot software and configuration files. The system software image file resides on a PCMCIA card or a TFTP server.

Memory Module

The Control Module uses memory to hold the routing tables and other tables. The minimum factory configuration for the Control Module includes 64MB of memory (in a 64MB DIMM). You can obtain SSR memory upgrade kits from Cabletron Systems to increase memory to 128MB (in a 128MB DIMM), 192MB (in one 64MB DIMM and one 128MB DIMM), or 256MB (in two 128MB DIMMs). See “Installing a Memory Upgrade” on

page 64 for the upgrade procedure.

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External Controls

The Control Module has the following external controls. Where appropriate, this guide describes how to use the controls.

• Male DB-9 Data Communications Equipment (DCE) port for serial connection from a management terminal. Use this port to establish a direct CLI connection to the SSR. The default baud rate is 9600.

• 10/100Base-TX Data Terminal Equipment (DTE) port for network (“in-band”) connection from a management terminal. The port is configured as a Media Data Interface (MDI). Use this port to establish a CoreWatch management connection to the SSR over a local or bridged Ethernet segment.

• Reset switch (RST). Use this switch to reboot the SSR’s CPU.

• Status LEDs. These LEDs indicate whether the Control Module is online or offline.

• PCMCIA upgrades as well as older system image software versions.

Note: You can install a PCMCIA card in either slot but you cannot use two PCMCIA

cards at the same time.

AC Power Supply

The power supply delivers 3.3, 5, and 12 DC volts to the SSR’s Control Module(s), fan modules, and other components. A single power supply provides enough current to operate a fully-configured chassis. The power supply has its own internal cooling fan. The vent on the front of the power supply is the inlet vent for the cooling fan.

Figure 4 shows the front view of an SSR 8000 AC power supply.

flash memory slots. These slots let you install system image software

PWR

100-125~5A 200-240~3A

50-60 Hz

SSR-PS-8

Figure 4. Front view of an SSR 8000 AC power supply

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The SSR 8600 power supply is somewhat larger than the SSR 8000 power supply. Figure 7 shows the front view of an SSR 8600 AC power supply.

PWR

SSR-PS-16

TO REMOVE POWER T O UNIT DISCONNECT ALL POWER SUPPLY CORDS

100-125V~ 10A

200-240V~ 6A

50/60 Hz

Figure 5. Front view of an SSR 8600 AC power supply

The following table lists the specifications for the SSR’s AC power supply.

SSR 8000 SSR 8600

Input voltage 100-125, 200-240 VAC 100-125, 200-240 VAC

Input current (maximum) 5, 3 A 10, 6 A

To ensure against equipment failure, you can install a redundant power supply. When two power supplies are active in the SSR, they load share, each supply delivering approximately 50 percent of the current needed. Moreover, if one of the power supplies fails, the other power supply immediately assumes the entire load, thus preventing any system outage.

The AC power supply has a green status LED. When the LED is lit, the power supply is connected to an appropriate power source and is active. The status LED is lit when you switch the power supply on, not when you plug the power supply into a power source.

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DC Power Supply

The SSR DC power supply delivers 3.3, 5, and 12 volts DC to the SSR’s Control Module(s), fan modules, and other components. A single DC power supply provides enough current to operate a fully-configured chassis.

Figure 6 shows the front view of an SSR 8000 DC power supply.

To be installed in a restricted access area in accordance with the NEC or authority

having jurisdiction. See manual for installation

instructions.

PWR

48/60V 14A MAX

SSR-PS-8-DC

Figure 6. Front View of an SSR 8000 DC Power Supply

The SSR 8000 DC power supply has a three-terminal wiring block on the front panel, consisting of a positive(+) terminal, negative(-) terminal and a safety ground. The DC supply is designed to be powered by a 48 Volt DC source. 12 to 14 gauge wire should be used to connect the 48 Volt source to the SSR 8600 DC power supply. 12 to 14 gauge wire should also be used for the safety ground.

Figure 7 shows the front view of an SSR 8600 DC Power Supply.

To be installed in a restricted access area in accordance with the NEC or authority

having jurisdiction. See manual for installation

PWR

instructions.

SSR-PS-16-DC

48/60V 27A MAX

Figure 7. Front View of an SSR 8600 DC Power Supply

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The SSR 8600 DC power supply has a five-terminal wiring block on the front panel, consisting of two positive(+) terminal, two negative(-) terminal and a safety ground. The DC supply is designed to be powered by a 48 Volt DC source.

DC Power Supply Specifications

The following table lists the physical specifications for the SSR’s DC Power Supplies.

Dimensions 11.00" (L) x 7.70" (W) x 2.55" (H) 12.15" (L) x 7.70" (W) x 5.05" (H)

Weight 6.5 lbs. (2.95 kg) 12.0 lbs. (5.45 kg)

Power Output 300 W 600 W

Voltage Range 36-72V, 14 A @ 48 V nominal 36-72V, 27 A @ 48 V nominal

The following table lists the environmental specifications for the SSR’s DC Power Supplies

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SSR 8000 SSR 8600

Operating Temperature +5° to +40°C (41° to 104°F)

Non-operating

-30° to +73°C (-22° to 164°F)

temperature

Operating Humidity 15% to 90% (non-condensing)

Switching Fabric Module (SSR 8600 only)

On the SSR 8600, the switching fabric is contained on a separate plug-in module. The SSR 8600 has slots for two of these modules. When two switching fabric modules are installed, the module in the slot labelled “Fabric 1” serves as the primary switching fabric module, and the module in the slot labelled “Fabric 2” serves as a redundant switching fabric module.

Figure 8 shows the front panel of the SSR 8600 Switching Fabric module.

SSR-SF-16

Offline Online

Active

Hot

Swap

Figure 8. Front panel of SSR 8600 Switching Fabric Module

Switching Fabric

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LEDs

The SSR 8600 Switching Fabric module uses the following LEDs.

LED Description

Offline When lit, this amber LED indicates that the module is offline

Online When lit, this green LED indicates that the module is online

Active When lit, this LED indicates that the switching fabric module

(powered off) and is ready for hot swap.

The Offline LED also is lit briefly during a reboot or reset of the SSR and goes out as soon as the Control Module discovers and properly initializes the switching fabric module.

and is ready to receive, process, and send packets if configured to do so.

is actively receiving, processing, and sending packets.

Line Cards

The following table lists the line cards available for the SSR. The line cards are equipped with 4 MB, 16 MB, or 32MB of RAM.

SSR Part Number All pre

3.0 SSR Firmware Release

Non AA Cards

SSR-HTX12-08 X X

SSR-HTX22-08 X X

SSR-HFX11-08 X X

WFQ 3.0 SSR Firmware

NAT, LSNAT, QoS, Rate Limiting, TOS Rewrite, Per Protocol VLANs, Established Bit ACL SSR 3.1 Firmware L4 Bridging, Mult IPX Encap

Routing Ta b l e o n line card, WRED, Per Port Rate Limiting

Jumbo Frame

SSR-HFX21-08 X X

SSR-HFX29-08 X X

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SSR-GSX11-02 X

SSR-GSX21-02 X

SSR-GLX19-02 X

SSR-GLX29-02 X

SSR-GLX70-01 X

SSR-SERC-04 X X

SSR-SERCE-04 X X

SSR-HSSI-02 X X

AA Cards

SSR-HTX12-08-AA X X X

SSR-HTX22-08-AA X X X

SSR-HFX21-08-AA X X X

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SSR-HFX29-08-AA X X X

SSR-GSX21-02-AA X X

SSR-GLX29-02-AA X X

SSR-GLX70-01-AA X X

SSR-SERC-04-AA X X X

SSR-SERCE-04-AA X X X

SSR-HSSI-02-AA X X X

T-Series Cards

SSR-POS21-04 X X X X X

SSR-POS29-04 X X X X X

SSR-POS31-02 X X X X X

SSR-POS39-02 X X X X X

SSR-ATM29-02 X X X X X

SSR-HTX32-16 X X X X

SSR-GSX31-02 X X X X X

SSR-GLX39-02 X X X X X

SSR-GTX32-02 X X X X X

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Note: The ATM line card supports a various number of physical interfaces (PHY).

Different PHYs can be installed into the ATM line card. The PHY types supported are: DS-3/T-3, E-3, T-1, E-1, OC-3c MMF, OC-3c SMF, and OC-3c UTP.

The T- Se r ie s line cards are considered the next generation line card family for the SSR Smart Switch Routers. The T-Series enhancements are as follows:

• Local hardware routing table support for more than 200,000 routes on each module

• Jumbo frames support up to 64,000 bytes

• Port Rate Limiting and Aggregate Rate Limiting

• Weighted Fair Queuing

• Weighted Random Early Detection

An SSR with every slot filled with 4 MB line cards provides 500,000 flows on the SSR 8000 and 1,000,000 flows on the SSR 8600. An SSR with every slot filled with 16 MB line cards provides 2,000,000 flows on the SSR 8000 and 4,000,000 flows on the SSR 8600.

10/100Base-TX Line Card

The 10/100Base-TX line card contains eight independent Ethernet ports. Each port senses whether it is connected to a 10-Mbps segment or a 100-Mbps segment and automatically configures itself as a 10Base-T or 100Base-TX port. Figure 9 shows the front panel of the 10/100Base-TX line card.

10 BASE-T/100 BASE-TX ports 10 BASE-T/100 BASE-TX ports

Offline

Online

Figure 9. Front panel of 10/100Base-TX line card

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Cabling and Connector Specifications

The following table lists the media specifications for the 10/100Base-TX line card.

Port type Specification

10Base-T • 802.3 standard

• RJ-45 connector wired as Media Data Interface Crossed (MDIX); see “10/100Base-TX Line Card” on page 72 for pin assignments

• EIA Category 3, 4, or 5 unshielded twisted pair cabling

• Maximum 100 meters (328 feet) segment length

100Base-TX • 802.3u standard

• RJ-45 connector wired as Media Data Interface Crossed (MDIX); see “10/100Base-TX Line Card” on page 72 for pin assignments

• EIA Category 5 unshielded twisted pair cabling

• Maximum 100 meters (328 feet) segment length

LEDs

The 10/100Base-TX line card uses the following LEDs.

LED Description

Offline When lit, this amber LED on the left side of the line card

indicates that the line card is offline (powered off) and is ready for hot swap.

The Offline LED also is lit briefly during a reboot or reset of the SSR and goes out as soon as the Control Module discovers and properly initializes the line card.

Online When lit, this green LED indicates that the line card is online

and is ready to receive, process, and send packets if configured to do so.

Link Each port has two LEDs on its connector. The green LED on

the left side of the connector indicates the link status. When this LED is lit, the port hardware is detecting that a cable is plugged into the port and the port has established communication with the device at the other end.

Activity The amber LED on the right side of each port connector flashes

each time the port’s transceiver sends or receives packets.

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10/100Base-TX (T-Series) Line Card

The 10/100Base-TX 16-Port line card contains 16 independent Ethernet ports. Each port senses whether it is connected to a 10-Mbps segment or a 100-Mbps segment and automatically configures itself as a 10Base-T or 100Base-TX port. Figure 10 shows the front panel of the 10/100Base-TX line card.

10/100BASE-TXSSR-HTX32-16

Offline

Online

Hot

Swap

161412108642 15131197531

Figure 10. Front panel of 10/100Base-TX (T-Series) line card

Cabling and Connector Specifications

The following table lists the media specifications for the 10/100Base-TX (T-Series) line card.

Port type Specification

10Base-T • 802.3 standard

• RJ-45 connector wired as Media Data Interface Crossed (MDIX); see “10/100Base-TX Line Card” on page 72 for pin assignments

• EIA Category 3, 4, or 5 unshielded twisted pair cabling

• Maximum 100 meters (328 feet) segment length

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• EIA Category 5 unshielded twisted pair cabling

• Maximum 100 meters (328 feet) segment length

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LEDs

The 10/100Base-TX (T-Series) line card uses the following LEDs.

LED Description

Offline When lit, this amber LED on the left side of the line card

indicates that the line card is offline (powered off) and is ready for hot swap.

The Offline LED also is lit briefly during a reboot or reset of the SSR and goes out as soon as the Control Module discovers and properly initializes the line card.

Online When lit, this green LED indicates that the line card is online

and is ready to receive, process, and send packets if configured to do so.

Link Each port has two LEDs on its connector. The green LED on

Activity The amber LED on the right side of each port connector flashes

each time the port’s transceiver sends or receives packets.

100Base-FX Line Cards (Multimode Fiber-optic Cable)

The 100Base-FX line cards provide the same features as the 10/100Base-TX line card but use multimode fiber-optic cable (MMF) to connect to the network. The MMF line cards are available in 4 MB and 16 MB versions. Figure 11 shows the front panel of the 4 MB 100Base-FX line card.

Offline

Online

Lnk

Act

Lnk

100 BASE-FX ports

Lnk

Act

Lnk

Figure 11. Front panel of 4 MB 100Base-FX line card (MMF)

Lnk

Act

Lnk

Act

Lnk

100BASE-FXSSR-HFX11-08

Hot

Swap

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Cabling and Connector Specifications

The following table lists the media specifications for the 100Base-FX line card.

Port type Specification

100Base-FX • 802.3u standard

• SC-style Media Interface Connector (MIC); either connection pin in the MIC can be used for transmit or receive; see

“1000Base-SX Line Card and 100Base-FX Line Card” on page 74

for attaching cables

• 62.5 micron multimode fiber-optic cable

• Maximum 412 meters (1352 feet) segment length for halfduplex links

• Maximum 2 kilometers (6562 feet) segment length for fullduplex links

LEDs

The 100Base-FX line card uses the following LEDs.

LED Description

Offline When lit, this amber LED on the left side of the line card

indicates that the line card is offline (powered off) but is ready for hot swap.

The Offline LED also is lit briefly during a reboot or reset of the SSR but goes out as soon as the Control Module discovers the line card.

Online When lit, this green LED indicates that the line card is online

and is ready to receive, process, and send packets if configured to do so.

Lnk Each port has two LEDs located to the left of the connector.

The green Lnk LED indicates the link status. When this LED is lit, the port hardware is detecting that a cable is plugged into the port and the port has established communication with the device at the other end.

Act The amber Act LED flashes each time the port’s transceiver

sends or receives packets.

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100Base-FX Line Card (Singlemode Fiber-optic Cable)

The SMF 100Base-FX line card uses singlemode fiber-optic cable (SMF) to connect to the network. Figure 12 shows the front panel of the SMF 100Base-FX line card.

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Lnk

Act

Lnk

100BASE-FXSSR-HFX29-08

Hot

Swap

Offline

Online

Lnk

Act

Lnk

Act

Lnk

Act

Lnk

100 BASE-FX ports

Figure 12. Front panel of 100Base-FX line card (SMF)

Cabling and Connector Specifications

The following table lists the media specifications for the 100Base-FX line card.

Port type Specification

100Base-FX • 802.3u standard

• SC-style Media Interface Connector (MIC); either connection

pin in the MIC can be used for transmit or receive; see

“1000Base-SX Line Card and 100Base-FX Line Card” on page 74

for attaching cables

• 9.5 micron singlemode fiber-optic cable

• Maximum 412 meters (1352 feet) segment length for half-

duplex links

• Maximum 20 kilometers (65620 feet) segment length for full-

duplex links

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LEDs

The 100Base-FX line card uses the following LEDs.

LED Description

Offline When lit, this amber LED on the left side of the line card

Online When lit, this green LED indicates that the line card is online

Lnk Each port has two LEDs located to the left of the connector.

indicates that the line card is offline (powered off) but is ready for hot swap.

The Offline LED also is lit briefly during a reboot or reset of the SSR but goes out as soon as the Control Module discovers the line card.

and is ready to receive, process, and send packets if configured to do so.

Act The amber Act LED flashes each time the port’s transceiver

1000Base-SX Line Card 1000Base-SX (T-Series) Line Card

The 1000Base-SX line card and 1000Base-SX (T-Series) line cards contain two independent Gigabit (1000 Mbps) Ethernet ports. The ports connect to multimode fiber (MMF) cables.

Figure 13 shows the front panel of the 1000Base-SX line card.

Offline

Online

Figure 13. Front panel of 1000Base-SX line card

sends or receives packets.

Tx Link

Gigabit port Gigabit port

Tx Link

1000BASE-SXSSR-GSX11-02

Hot

Swap

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Figure 14 shows the front panel of the 1000Base-SX (T-Series) line card.

1000BASE-SXSRR-GSX31-02

Offline

Online

Link

RxAN AN

LinkTx

Hot

Swap

Gigabit PortGigabit Port

Figure 14. Front panel of 1000Base-SX (T-Series) line card

Cabling and Connector Specifications

The following table lists the media specifications for the 1000Base-SX and 1000Base-SX (TSeries) line cards.

Port type Specification

1000Base-SX • 802.3z standard (also uses 802.3x for flow control)

• SC-style Media Interface Connector (MIC); either connection

pin in the MIC can be used for transmit or receive; see

“1000Base-SX Line Card and 100Base-FX Line Card” on page 74

for attaching cables

• 62.5 micron or 50 micron multimode fiber-optic cable

• Maximum 220 or 275 meters (722 or 902 feet) segment length for

62.5 micron fiber-optic cable, based on installed fiber bandwidth

• Maximum 500 or 550 meters (1640 or 1804 feet) segment length

for 50 micron fiber-optic cable, based on installed fiber bandwidth

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LEDs

The 1000Base-SX and 1000Base-SX (T-Series) line cards use the following LEDs.

LED Description

Offline When lit, this amber LED on the left side of the line card

Online When lit, this green LED indicates that the line card is online

Per-port Link • Green – indicates that the port hardware detects a cable

indicates that the line card is offline (powered off) but is ready for hot swap.

The Offline LED also is lit briefly during a reboot or reset of the SSR but goes out as soon as the Control Module discovers the line card.

and is ready to receive, process, and send packets if configured to do so.

plugged into the port and a good link is established.

• Red (intermittent) – indicates that the port received an

error during operation.

• Red (solid) – indicates that the port hardware detects a

cable plugged into the port, however, a bad link is established.

• Off – indicates that no link from the port exists.

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LED Description

Per-port Rx • Green – indicates when the port’s transceiver receives

packets.

• Orange – indicates when the port’s transceiver receives flow-control packets.

Per-port Tx • Green – indicates when the port’s transceiver transmits

packets.

• Orange – indicates when the port’s transceiver transmits flow-control packets.

Per-port AN • Green – indicates that the line card has auto negotiated the

operating mode of the link between full-duplex and halfduplex.

• Orange (intermittent) – indicates that auto negotiation is in process.

• Orange (solid) – indicates a problem with auto negotiation configuration.

1000Base-LX Line Card 1000Base-LX (T-Series) Line Card

The 1000Base-LX and 1000Base-LX (T-Series) line cards provide the same features as the 1000Base-SX line card, but supports singlemode fiber (SMF) as well as MMF. Figure 15 shows the front panel of the 1000Base-LX line card.

Offline

Online

Figure 15. Front panel of 1000Base-LX line card

• Red – indicates an auto negotiation failure. This fault may occur if the link partner does not support full duplex.

• Off – indicates that auto negotiation has been disabled or the link is down.

1000BASE-LXSSR-GLX19-02

Tx Link

Gigabit port Gigabit port

Hot

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Figure 16 shows the front panel of the 1000Base-LX (T-Series) line card.

1000BASE-LXSRR-GLX39-02

Offline

Online

Link

RxAN AN

LinkTx

Hot

Swap

Gigabit Port

Figure 16. Front panel of 1000Base-LX (T-Series) line card

Cabling and Connector Specifications

The following table lists the media specifications for the 1000Base-LX and 1000Base-LX (TSeries) line cards.

Port type Specification

1000Base-LX • 802.3z standard (also uses 802.3x for flow control)

• SC-style Media Interface Connector (MIC); either connection pin in the MIC can be used for transmit or receive; see “1000Base-LX

Line Card” on page 75 for attaching cables

• 62.5 micron or 50 micron multimode fiber-optic cable

• 9.5 micron singlemode fiber-optic cable

• Maximum 550 meters (1804 feet)

segment length for 62.5 micron

multimode fiber-optic cable

• Maximum 550 meters (1804 feet)

segment length for 50 micron

multimode fiber-optic cable

1. Mode Conditioning Patch cord required.

• Maximum 5 kilometers (229,659 feet) segment length for 10 micron singlemode fiber-optic cable

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LEDs

The 1000Base-LX and 1000Base-LX (T-Series) line cards use the following LEDs.

LED Description

Offline When lit, this amber LED on the left side of the line card

indicates that the line card is offline (powered off) but is ready for hot swap.

The Offline LED also is lit briefly during a reboot or reset of the SSR but goes out as soon as the Control Module discovers the line card.

Online When lit, this green LED indicates that the line card is online

and is ready to receive, process, and send packets if configured to do so.

Per-port Link • Green – indicates that the port hardware detects a cable

plugged into the port and a good link is established

• Red (intermittent) – indicates that the port received an error during operation

• Red (solid) – indicates that the port hardware detects a cable plugged into the port, however, a bad link is established

• Off – indicates that no link from the port exists

Per-port Rx • Green – indicates when the port’s transceiver receives

packets

• Orange – indicates when the port’s transceiver receives flow-control packets

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LED Description

Per-port Tx • Green – indicates when the port’s transceiver transmits

Per-port AN • Green – indicates that the line card has auto negotiated the

packets

• Orange – indicates when the port’s transceiver transmits flow-control packets

operating mode of the link between full-duplex and halfduplex

• Orange (intermittent) – indicates that auto negotiation is in process

• Orange (solid) – indicates a problem with auto negotiation configuration

• Red – indicates an auto negotiation failure. This fault may occur if the link partner does not support full duplex

• Off – indicates that auto negotiation has been disabled or the link is down

1000Base-LLX Line Card 1000Base-LLX (T-Series) Line Card

The 1000Base-LLX line card is similar to the 1000Base-LX line card, but extends the transmission distance over singlemode fiber (SMF) to 70 kilometers for Gigabit Ethernet.

Figure 17 shows the front panel of the 1000Base-LLX line card.

Offline

Online

Figure 17. Front panel of 1000Base-LLX line card

Tx Link

1000BASE-LLXSSR-GLX70-01

Hot

Swap

Gigabit port

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Figure 17 shows the front panel of the 1000Base-LLX (T-Series) line card.

1000BASE-LLXSRR-GLH39-02

Offline

Online

Link

RxAN AN

LinkTx

Hot

Swap

Gigabit Port

Figure 18. Front panel of 1000Base-LLX (T-Series) line card

Cabling and Connector Specifications

The following table lists the media specifications for the 1000Base-LLX and 1000Base-LLX (T-Series) line cards.

Port type Specification

1000Base-LX • 802.3z standard (also uses 802.3x for flow control)

• SC-style Media Interface Connector (MIC); either connection pin in the MIC can be used for transmit or receive; see “1000Base-LX

Line Card” on page 75 for attaching cables

• 9.5 micron single-mode fiber-optic cable

• Maximum 70 kilometers (229,659 feet) segment length for 10 micron SMF fiber-optic cable

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LEDs

The 1000Base-LLX and 1000Base-LLX (T-Series) line cards use the following LEDs.

LED Description

Offline When lit, this amber LED on the left side of the line card that

Online When lit, this green LED indicates that the line card is online

Per-port Link • Green – indicates that the port hardware detects a cable

indicates that the line card is offline (powered off) but is ready for hot swap.

The Offline LED also is lit briefly during a reboot or reset of the SSR but goes out as soon as the Control Module discovers the line card.

and is ready to receive, process, and send packets if configured to do so.

plugged into the port and a good link is established

• Red (intermittent) – indicates that the port received an error during operation

• Red (solid) – indicates that the port hardware detects a cable plugged into the port, however, a bad link is established

• Off – indicates that no link from the port exists

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LED Description

Per-port Rx • Green – indicates when the port’s transceiver receives

packets

• Orange – indicates when the port’s transceiver receives

flow-control packets

Per-port Tx • Green – indicates when the port’s transceiver transmits

packets

• Orange – indicates when the port’s transceiver transmits

flow-control packets

Per-port AN • Green – indicates that the line card has auto negotiated the

operating mode of the link between full-duplex and halfduplex

• Orange (intermittent) – indicates that auto negotiation is in

process

• Orange (solid) – indicates a problem with auto negotiation

configuration

1000Base-T Line Card (T-Series)

The 1000Base-T line card contains two independent Ethernet ports. Each port supports a 1000Base-T connection. Figure 19 shows the front panel of the 1000Base-T line card.

Offline

Online

• Red – indicates an auto negotiation failure. This fault may

occur if the link partner does not support full duplex

• Off – indicates that auto negotiation has been disabled or

the link is down

1000BASE-TSSR-GTX32-02

Link

Tx Rx

1000Base-T port 1000Base-T port

Master Quality

Link

Tx Rx

Master Quality

Hot

Swap

Figure 19. Front panel of 1000Base-T line card

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Cabling and Connector Specifications

The following table lists the media specifications for the 1000Base-T line card.

Port type Specification

1000Base-T • 802.3ab standard

LEDs

The 1000Base-T line card uses the following LEDs.

• RJ-45 connector wired as Media Data Interface Crossed (MDIX); see “1000Base-T Line Card” on page 73 for pin assignments

• EIA Category 5 unshielded twisted pair cabling

• Maximum 100 meters (328 feet) segment length

LED Description

Offline When lit, this amber LED on the left side of the line card

indicates that the line card is offline (powered off) and is ready for hot swap.

The Offline LED also is lit briefly during a reboot or reset of the SSR and goes out as soon as the Control Module discovers and properly initializes the line card.

Online When lit, this green LED indicates that the line card is online

and is ready to receive, process, and send packets if configured to do so.

Per-port Link • Green – indicates that the port hardware detects a cable

plugged into the port and a good link is established

• Red (intermittent) – indicates that the port received an

error during operation

• Red (solid) – indicates that the port hardware detects a

cable plugged into the port, however, a bad link is established

• Off – indicates that no link from the port exists

Per-port Rx • Green – indicates when the port’s transceiver receives

packets

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flow-control packets

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LED Description

Per-port Tx • Green – indicates when the port’s transceiver transmits

packets

• Amber – indicates when the port’s transceiver transmits flow-control packets

Master • Amber – indicates that the port is configured as the timing

master during auto-negotiation

• Off – indicates when the port is configured as the timing slave during auto-negotiation

Quality • Off – indicates that either auto-negotiation is in progress or

the local receiver status is not OK

• Green – indicates that either auto-negotiation is complete and is trying to establish a link or a link is established

• Fast Blink – indicates a low SNR and close to data error

• Slow Blink – indicates detection of receive bit error

ATM Line Card (T-Series)

The ATM line card actually houses various Physical Layer (PHY) interface cards in its two available slots. ATM PHY cards provide the media-specific portion of an ATM interface to support ATM connectivity across multiple platforms using different media types. The host system provides the power, initialization, and control for the PHY card. The PHY card is used with an ATM segmentation and reassembly (SAR) or cell-switching function.

See “Installing the ATM PHY Cards” on page 68 for installation instructions for the ATM PHY cards into the ATM line card.

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The ATM line card has two available slots. Each slot accepts the following PHY interface modules:

Port type Specification

APHY-67 • 1 DS-3/T-3 interface (BNC Coax); see “APHY-67 and

PHY

APHY-77 • 1 E-3 interface (BNC); see “APHY-67 and APHY-77” on

PHY

APHY-82 • 1 T-1 interface (UTP); see “APHY-82 and APHY-92” on

PHY

APHY-67

APHY-77

APHY-82

APHY-77” on page 76 for attaching cables

• 75 coaxial (RG-59B or equivalent) terminated with 75-ohm BNC connectors

• Maximum of 450 ft (137 m) of cable

page 76 for attaching cables

• 75 coaxial (RG-59B or equivalent) terminated with 75-ohm BNC connectors

• Maximum of 450 ft (137 m) of cable

page 76 for attaching cables

• ITU-T G.703 for a symmetrical pair

• 100 ohm symmetrical pair

• Maximum of 655 ft (200 m) of cable

• 0 through 6 dB loss at 200 m

APHY-92 • 1 E-1 interface (UTP); see “APHY-82 and APHY-92” on

PHY

APHY-92

page 76 for attaching cables

• ITU-T G.703 for a symmetrical pair

• 120 ohm symmetrical pair

• Maximum of 655 ft (200 m) of cable

• 0 through 6 dB loss at 200 m

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APHY-21 • 1 OC-3c MMF interface (SC-style); see “APHY-21 and

PHY

APHY-21

APHY-29IR” on page 76 for attaching cables

• EIA/TIA 492-AAAA

• 62.5/125 µm

• Maximum of 2 kilometers of cable

• 0 through 9 dB loss at 1300 nm

APHY-29IR • 1 OC-3c SMF-IR interface (SC-style); see “APHY-21 and

PHY

APHY-29IR

APHY-29IR” on page 76 for attaching cables

• EIA/TIA 492-CAAA

•9/125 µm

• Maximum of 15 kilometers of cable

• 0 through 15 dB loss at 1300 nm

APHY-22 • 1 OC-3c interface (UTP); see “APHY-22” on page 76 for

PHY

APHY-22

attaching cables

• EIA/TIA 568B

•

295 ft (90 m) of Category 5 building cable

•

33 ft (10 m) of Category 5 patch cords

•

1 punchdown block (Category 5)

. Figure 26 shows the front panel of the ATM line card.

Offline

Online

Tx Rx

Figure 20. Front panel of ATM line card

ATM MODULESSR-ATM29-02

Hot

Swap

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LEDs

The ATM line card uses the following LEDs.

LED Description

PHY • Green – indicates that the PHY is operating properly and a

link is established

• Amber – indicates that the PHY is inactive due to media errors

• Blinking Green – indicates that the PHY has been disabled by management

• Off – indicates no connection

• Amber – indicates that the diagnostics have detected a fault

• Blinking Green – indicates that the PHY port has been redirected elsewhere

Per-PHY Rx • Green – indicates when the PHY’s transceiver receives

Per-PHY Tx • Green – indicates when the PHY’s transceiver transmits

POS OC-3c MMF Line Card (T-Series) POS OC-3c SMF Line Card (T-Series)

The Packet-over-SONET line card supports four OC-3c singlemode fiber (SMF) or multimode fiber (MMF) connections using MT-RJ interfaces. Figure 21 shows the front panel of the POS OC-3c MMF line card.

Link

Offline

Online

packets

• Amber – indicates when the PHY’s transceiver receives flow-control packets

packets

• Amber – indicates when the PHY’s transceiver transmits flow-control packets

POS OC-3 MMFSSR-POS21-04

Link

Tx Rx

Link

Tx Rx

Hot

Swap

Figure 21. Front panel of POS OC-3c MMF line card

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Figure 22 shows the front panel of the POS OC-3c SMF line card.

POS OC-3 SMFSSR-POS29-04-IR

Offline

Online

Link

Tx Rx

Link

Tx Rx

Hot

Swap

Figure 22. Front panel of POS OC-3c SMF line card

Cabling and Connector Specifications

The following table lists the media specifications for the POS OC-3c MMF and POS OC-3c SMF line cards.

Port type Specification

POS OC-3c • Bellcore GR253, ITU -T G.957, ITU-T G.958

• PPP over SONET/SDH (RFC 1619), PPP in HDLC framing (RFC

1662)

• MT-RJ-style connector; see “POS OC-3c Line Card” on page 77 for attaching cables

• 62.5 micron or 50 micron multimode MT-RJ fiber-optic cable

• 9.5 micron singlemode MT-RJ fiber-optic cable

• Maximum 2 kilometers for multimode fiber-optic cable

• Maximum 15 kilometers for singlemode fiber-optic cable

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LEDs

The POS OC-3c MMF and POS OC-3c MMF line cards use the following LEDs.

LED Description

Offline When lit, this amber LED on the left side of the line card

Online When lit, this green LED indicates that the line card is online

Per-port Link • Green – indicates that the port hardware detects a cable

indicates that the line card is offline (powered off) but is ready for hot swap.

The Offline LED also is lit briefly during a reboot or reset of the SSR but goes out as soon as the Control Module discovers the line card.

and is ready to receive, process, and send packets if configured to do so.

plugged into the port and a good link is established

• Red (intermittent) – indicates that the port received an error during operation

• Red (solid) – indicates that the port hardware detects a cable plugged into the port, however, a bad link is established

• Off – indicates that no link from the port exists

Per-port Rx • Green – indicates when the port’s transceiver receives

packets

• Red – indicates when the port’s transceiver receives flowcontrol packets

Per-port Tx • Green – indicates when the port’s transceiver transmits

packets

• Red – indicates when the port’s transceiver transmits flowcontrol packets

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POS OC-12c MMF Line Card (T-Series) POS OC-12c SMF Line Card (T-Series)

The Packet-over-SONET line card supports two OC-12c singlemode fiber (SMF) or multimode fiber (MMF) SC-type connections. Figure 23 shows the front panel of the POS OC-12c MMF line card.

Offline

Online

Link

Figure 23. Front panel of POS OC-12c MMF line card

Figure 24 shows the front panel of the POS OC-12c SMF line card.

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POS OC-12c MMFSSR-POS31-02

Link Tx Rx

Tx Rx

Hot

Swap

POS OC-12c SMFSSR-POS39-02-IR

Offline

Online

Link

Tx Rx

Hot

Swap

Figure 24. Front panel of POS OC-12c SMF line card

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Cabling and Connector Specifications

The following table lists the media specifications for the POS OC-12c MMF and POS OC12c SMF line cards.

Port type Specification

POS OC-12c • Bellcore GR253, ITU -T G.957, ITU-T G.958

• PPP over SONET/SDH (RFC 1619), PPP in HDLC framing (RFC

1662)

• SC-style Media Interface Connector (MIC); either connection pin in the MIC can be used for transmit or receive; see “POS OC-12c

Line Card” on page 77 for attaching cables

• 62.5 micron or 50 micron multimode fiber-optic cable

• 9.5 micron singlemode fiber-optic cable

• Maximum 1 kilometers for multimode fiber-optic cable

• Maximum 13 kilometers for singlemode fiber-optic cable

LEDs

The POS OC-3c MMF and POS OC-3c MMF line cards use the following LEDs.

LED Description

Offline When lit, this amber LED on the left side of the line card

indicates that the line card is offline (powered off) but is ready for hot swap.

The Offline LED also is lit briefly during a reboot or reset of the SSR but goes out as soon as the Control Module discovers the line card.

Online When lit, this green LED indicates that the line card is online

and is ready to receive, process, and send packets if configured to do so.

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LED Description

Per-port Link • Green – indicates that the port hardware detects a cable

plugged into the port and a good link is established

• Red (intermittent) – indicates that the port received an error during operation

• Red (solid) – indicates that the port hardware detects a cable plugged into the port, however, a bad link is established

• Off – indicates that no link from the port exists

Per-port Rx • Green – indicates when the port’s transceiver receives

packets

• Red – indicates when the port’s transceiver receives flowcontrol packets

Per-port Tx • Green – indicates when the port’s transceiver transmits

packets

• Red – indicates when the port’s transceiver transmits flowcontrol packets

Quad Serial – C and Quad Serial – CE Line Cards

The Quad Serial – C and Quad Serial – CE line cards each contain two dual-serial WAN ports (two serial ports located on one high density connector). In addition, the Quad Serial – C line card includes compression, and the Quad Serial – CE line card includes compression and encryption, for each WAN port. Figure 25 shows the front panel of the Quad Serial – CE WAN line card.

Offline

Online

Link

Rx Tx

1,2

Figure 25. Front panel of Quad Serial – CE WAN line card

Quad Serial - CSSR-SERC-04

Link

3,4

Hot

Swap

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Cabling and Connector Specifications

The following table lists the media specifications for the Quad Serial – C/CE line cards.

Port Type Specification

Dual serial • V.35, X.21, EIA530, EIA530A, or RS449

• LFH-60 high density connector; see “Quad Serial – C and Quad

Serial – CE Line Cards” on page 77 for pin assignments

• Recommended 3 meters (10 feet) segment length for standard WAN line card-to-CSU/DSU data port.

1. Connector cables for WAN line cards may be ordered from Cabletron Systems. For detailed information, including part numbers, see “Quad Serial – C and Quad Serial – CE Line Cards” on page

77.

LEDs

The Quad Serial – C/CE line cards use the following LEDs.

LED Description

Offline When lit, this amber LED on the left side of the line card indicates

that the line card is offline (powered off) but is ready for hot swap.

The Offline LED also is lit briefly during a reboot or reset of the SSR but goes out as soon as the Control Module discovers the line card.

Online When lit, this green LED indicates that the line card is online and is

ready to receive, process, and send packets if configured to do so.

Per-port Link Indicates that the line card detects a cable plugged into the port and

a good link is established.

Per-port Rx Indicates when the port’s transceiver receives data.

Per-port Tx Indicates when the port’s transceiver transmits data.

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Dual HSSI Line Card

The Dual HSSI line card contains two 50-pin High Speed Serial Interface (HSSI) ports.

Figure 26 shows the front panel of the Dual HSSI WAN line card.

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Dual HSSISSR-HSSI-02

Offline

Online

Link

Rx Tx

Link

Rx Tx

Hot

Swap

Figure 26. Front panel of Dual HSSI WAN line card

Cabling and Connector Specifications

The following table lists the media specifications for the Dual HSSI line card.

Port Type Specification

HSSI • HSSI rev 2.11

• 50-pin High Speed Serial Interface (HSSI) connector; see “Dual

HSSI Line Card” on page 79 for pin assignments

• Recommended 3 meters (10 feet) segment length for standard WAN line card-to-CSU/DSU data port.

1. Connector cables for WAN line cards may be ordered from Cabletron Systems. For detailed information, including part numbers, see “Dual HSSI Line Card” on page 79.

LEDs

The Dual HSSI line card uses the following LEDs.

LED Description

Offline When lit, this amber LED on the left side of the line card indicates

that the line card is offline (powered off) but is ready for hot swap.

The Offline LED also is lit briefly during a reboot or reset of the SSR but goes out as soon as the Control Module discovers the line card.

Online When lit, this green LED indicates that the line card is online and is

ready to receive, process, and send packets if configured to do so.

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LED Description

Link Indicates that the line card detects a cable plugged into the port and

Rx Indicates when the port’s transceiver receives data.

Tx Indicates when the port’s transceiver transmits data.

a good link is established.

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Hardware Installation

This chapter provides hardware installation information and procedures in the following sections:

• Safety considerations

• Installing the hardware

If the hardware is already installed and you are ready to install the software and perform basic system configuration, see Chapter 3, “Software Installation and Setup” on page 81.

Safety Considerations

Chapter 2

Read the following safety warnings and product cautions to avoid personal injury or product damage.

Preventing Injury

Cautions

working with the SmartSwitch Router (SSR) hardware.

• To avoid back strain, be careful when lifting the chassis out of the shipping box.

• Never attempt to rack mount the SSR chassis unaided. Ask an assistant to help you

• Never operate the SSR with exposed power-supply bays or module slots. You can leave

• Never operate the SSR if the chassis becomes wet or the area where the chassis is

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: Observe the following safety warnings to prevent accidental injury when

hold the chassis.

the PCMCIA slots exposed but make sure you do not place any tools or body parts in the PCMCIA slot.

installed is wet.

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Preventing Equipment Damage

Observe the precautions listed in this section to prevent accidental damage to the SSR components.

Cautions

: To prevent accidental product damage, observe the following precautions:

• Always use proper electrostatic discharge (ESD) gear when handling the Control Module, backplane, line cards or other internal parts of the chassis.

• Make sure you allow adequate room for air flow around the chassis.

• If you plan to install the chassis in an equipment rack, it is recommended that you install a support tray under the chassis, especially for chassis that are completely filled (no empty Control Module, power supply, or line card slots).

Hardware Specifications

The following table lists the physical and environmental specifications for the SSR 8000 and SSR 8600.

SSR 8000 SSR 8600

Dimensions Inches: 8.27” x 17.25” x 12.25”

Centimeters: 22.23cm x 43.82cm x 31.12cm

Inches: 8.27” x 17.25” x 19.25”

Centimeters: 22.23cm x 43.82cm x 48.9 cm

Weight Pounds: 24

Kilograms: 10.8

Power 100-125 VAC, 5A maximum;

200-240 VAC, 3A maximum

Operating

Fahrenheit: 41

F to 104oF

Pounds: 47

Kilograms: 21.2

100-125 VAC, 10A maximum;

200-240 VAC, 6A maximum

Fahrenheit: 41

F to 104oF

temperature

Centigrade: 5

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C to 40oC

Centigrade: 5

C to 40oC

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Installing the Hardware

This section describes how to perform the following tasks:

• Check the shipping box to ensure that all the parts arrived

• Install the chassis (on a tabletop or in an equipment rack)

• Install the Control Module

• Install a memory upgrade

• Install the switching fabric module (SSR 8600 only)

• Install line cards

• Install the power supply (either AC or DC)

• Attach console management cables

• Attach port cables

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Verifying Your Shipment

Before you begin installing your SSR, check your shipment to ensure that everything you ordered arrived securely.

Caution

Open the shipping box(es) and verify that you received the following equipment:

• An SSR 8000 or SSR 8600 chassis containing a backplane, fan module, and a console

• An SSR 8000 or SSR 8600 power supply.

• One country-specific power cable per power supply.

• One Control Module.

• One Switching Fabric Module (SSR 8600 only).

• An SSR Media Kit containing:

: To avoid back strain, be careful when lifting the chassis out of the shipping box.

cable. The console cable is used for connecting a terminal to the Control Module DB-9 port.

– A CD-ROM containing user documentation and the CoreWatch software

– One PCMCIA flash card containing the SSR system software

–One copy of the SmartSwitch Router Getting Started Guide (the book you are reading

now)

– Release Notes

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Depending on your order, your shipment may also contain some or all of the following:

• Redundant power supply, if you ordered one.

• Redundant Control Module, if you ordered one.

• Redundant Switching Fabric Module, if you ordered one (SSR 8600 only).

• The line cards you ordered.

Installing the Chassis

Cabletron recommends that only qualified personnel conduct installation of any SSR chassis.

This section contains procedures for the following types of installation:

• Tabletop Installation

• Rack mount Installation

Tabletop Installation

You can install the SSR on a tabletop.

1. Select a table that is stable (not wobbly) and is not in an area subject to frequent foot traffic. Remember that you will be attaching numerous cables to the chassis.

2. Place the SSR on the table, allowing at least 3 inches (7.62 centimeters) of room above and behind the unit for air flow to the cooling fans.

Rack Mount Installation

You can install the SSR in a standard 19” equipment rack. The SSR chassis is equipped with front-mounting brackets. Figure 27 shows an example of how to install an SSR 8600 chassis in an equipment rack.

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Figure 27. Installing the SSR 8600 chassis in an equipment rack

Note: Never attempt to rack mount the SSR chassis unaided. Ask an assistant to help

you hold the chassis.

Caution

: To make lifting and holding the chassis easier, install the chassis before you install

line cards or redundant Control Modules and power supplies.

To install the SSR chassis in an equipment rack, use the following procedure. You need a #2 Phillips-head screwdriver to perform this procedure.

1. If the front-mounting brackets are already installed on the SSR chassis, go to Step 2.

If not, do the following:

a. Align one of the mounting brackets over the corresponding holes in the side of

the chassis. The mounting bracket is correctly positioned when the side with two open mounting holes is flush with the front of the chassis.

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b. Use the #2 Phillips-head screwdriver and two of the supplied Phillips-head

screws to attach the mounting bracket to the chassis.

c. Attach the other mounting bracket.

2. Along with an assistant, lift the chassis into place in the mounting rack.

3. While your assistant holds the chassis in place, use the #2 Phillips-head screwdriver and four #2 Phillips-head screws to attach the mounting brackets to the mounting rack.

Note: Make sure there are at least 3 inches (7.62 centimeters) of room above and behind

the unit for air flow to the cooling fans.

Caution

: Make sure the screws are tight before your assistant releases the chassis. If you

accidentally leave the screws loose, the chassis can slip and fall, possibly becoming damaged.

Installing an AC Power Supply

The primary AC power supply is shipped separately from the SSR chassis. To install or replace the primary AC power supply or if you want to install a redundant power supply, use the following procedure. You will need a #2 Phillips-head screwdriver to perform this procedure.

Note: Use a single-phase grounded power source located within 6 feet (1.89 meters) of

the installation site.

AC Power Supply Specifications

The following table lists the physical specifications for the SSR’s AC Power Supplies.

SSR 8000 SSR 8600

Dimensions 11.00" (L) x 7.70" (W) x 2.55" (H) 12.15" (L) x 7.70" (W) x 5.05" (H)

Weight 6.5 lbs. (2.95 kg) 12.0 lbs. (5.45 kg)

Power Output 300 W 600 W

Voltage Range 100-125V, 5A

Frequency 50-60 Hz 50-60 Hz

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200-240V, 3A

100-125V, 10A 200-240V, 6A

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The following table lists the environmental specifications for the SSR’s AC Power Supplies

Operating Temperature +5° to +40°C (41° to 104°F)

Non-operating

-30° to +73°C (-22° to 164°F)

temperature

Operating Humidity 15% to 90% (non-condensing)

Figure 28 shows an example of how to install an AC power supply. The procedure

following the figure describes how to do this.

SSR-8

PWR

100-125~5A 200-240~3A

50-60 Hz

SSR-PS-8

Figure 28. Installing an AC Power Supply

AC Power Supply Installation Procedure

To install an AC power supply:

1. Ensure that the AC power supply is not powered on.

2. If a cover plate is installed over the power supply slot, use the #2 Phillips-head

screwdriver to remove it. If you are replacing an AC power supply, unplug the power cable from the supply you are replacing, loosen the captive screws on the power supply’s front panel, then pull the supply out of the chassis.

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3. Slide the AC power supply all the way into the slot, firmly but gently pressing to ensure that the pins on the back of the power supply are completely seated in the backplane.

4. Use the #2 Phillips-head screwdriver to tighten the captive screws on each side of the power supply to secure it to the chassis.

5. Attach the power cable to the AC power supply.

Installing a DC Power Supply

SSR 8000 DC Power Supply

Figure 29 shows the front view of an SSR 8000 DC power supply.

To be installed in a restricted access area in accordance with the NEC or authority

having jurisdiction. See manual for installation

instructions.

PWR

48/60V 14A MAX

SSR-PS-8-DC

Figure 29. Front View of an SSR 8000 DC Power Supply

The SSR 8000 DC power supply has a three-terminal wiring block on the front panel, consisting of a positive(+) terminal, negative(-) terminal and a safety ground. The DC supply is designed to be powered by a 48 Volt DC source. 12 to 14 gauge wire should be used to connect the 48 Volt source to the SSR 8000 DC power supply. 12 to 14 gauge wire should also be used for the safety ground.

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SSR 8600 DC Power Supply

Figure 30 shows the front view of an SSR 8600 DC Power Supply.

PWR

To be installed in a restricted access area in accordance with the NEC or authority

having jurisdiction. See manual for installation

instructions.

SSR-PS-16-DC

48/60V 27A MAX

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Figure 30. Front View of an SSR 8600 DC Power Supply

The SSR 8600 DC power supply has a five-terminal wiring block on the front panel. The wiring block contains two positive(+) terminals, two negative(-) terminals, and a safety ground. The DC supply is designed to be powered by a 48 Volt DC source.

Internally, the SSR 8600 DC power supply consists of two separate power supplies. Each of these internal power supplies must be energized to produce sufficient power for the SSR 8600 to operate. Each internal power supply is connected to source power through a pair of positive (+) and negative (-) wiring lugs on the wiring block. Figure 31 shows the internal relationship of the wiring lugs of the SSR 8600 DC power supply.

Note: For the SSR 8600 to work properly, both positive (+) terminals and both negative

(-) terminals of the SSR 8600 DC power supply MUST be connected to the DC source.

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SSR-16 DC Power Supply

Internal Power Supply One

These lugs supply power to Power Supply One

These lugs supply power to Power Supply Two

Internal Power Supply Two

Figure 31. Relationship of wiring lugs on SSR 8600 DC power supply

Because of the SSR 8600 DC supply current requirements, each pole of the 48 Volt DC source should use 6 gauge wire. Each 6 gauge wire can be divided into two 12 gauge wires by using a conductive splitter-block. This creates two 12 gauge wires carrying positive (+) current and two 12 gauge wires carrying negative current. In turn, both 12 gauge positive (+) wires and both 12 gauge negative (-) wires are connected to the SSR 8600 DC power supply wiring block. See Figure 32.

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From - 48 Volt

source

6 Gauge Wire

Conductive

Splitter Block

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Wiring Lugs

12 Gauge Wire

+ +

From + 48 Volt

Source

6 Gauge Wire

Conductive

Splitter Block

12 Gauge Wire

Figure 32. Splitting each source wire to two 12 gauge wires

An alternate method of wiring the SSR 8600 power supply is to use a single set of wires (+ and -) from the DC source, and then tie the SSR 8600’s wiring lugs together: + to + and - to

-. See Figure 33.

Both positive (+) and both

negative (-) lugs are tied

together

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To True

Ground

From Power

Source

From Power

Source +

Figure 33. Tying SSR 8600 DC supply lugs together

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DC Power Supply Specifications

The following table lists the physical specifications for the SSR’s DC Power Supplies.

Dimensions 11.00" (L) x 7.70" (W) x 2.55" (H) 12.15" (L) x 7.70" (W) x 5.05" (H)

Weight 6.5 lbs. (2.95 kg) 12.0 lbs. (5.45 kg)

Power Output 300 W 600 W

Voltage Range 36-72V, 14 A @ 48 V nominal 36-72V, 27 A @ 48 V nominal

The following table lists the environmental specifications for the SSR’s DC Power Supplies

Operating Temperature +5° to +40°C (41° to 104°F)

SSR 8000 SSR 8600

Non-operating temperature

Operating Humidity 15% to 90% (non-condensing)

DC Power Connections

• Connect to a reliably grounded SELV source.

• The Branch circuit overcurrent protection must be rated a maximum of 15A.

• Use 12 AWG or 14 AWG solid copper conductors only.

• A readily accessible disconnect device that is suitably approved and rated shall be incorporated in the field wiring.

DC Power Supply Installation Procedure

To install a DC power supply on the SSR 8000 or SSR 8600:

1. Ensure that the DC power supply is not powered on.

2. If a cover plate is installed over the DC power supply slot, use a #2 Phillips-head screwdriver to remove it. If you are replacing a power supply, unplug the power cable from the supply you are replacing, loosen the captive screws on the power supply’s front panel, then pull the supply out of the chassis.

-30° to +73°C (-22° to 164°F)

3. Slide the DC power supply all the way into the slot, firmly but gently pressing to ensure that the pins on the back of the power supply are completely seated in the backplane.

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4. Use a #2 Phillips-head screwdriver to tighten the captive screws on each side of the

DC power supply to secure it to the chassis.

5. Attach wires to the terminal blocks on the front of the unit. To attach a wire, loosen the

terminal screw, insert the exposed end of the wire, and tighten the terminal screw.

6. Connect the safety ground wire to a reliable earth ground.

7. Connect the DC input wiring to a DC power source. See Figure 32 and Figure 33 for a

diagram of the wiring connections between the SSR and a DC power source.

Installing the Control Module

The primary Control Module always resides in the CM slot. If you need to replace the primary Control Module in the CM slot, or you want to install a redundant Control Module in slot CM/1, use the following procedure. You will need a #2 Phillips-head screwdriver to perform this procedure.

The primary Control Module must be installed in slot CM. The redundant Control Module must be installed in slot CM/1. (See “Chassis” on page 12 for information about the chassis slots.)

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Figure 34 shows an example of how to install a Control Module. The procedure following

the figure describes how to do this.

Card Guides

Circuit Card

SSR-CM-2 CONTROL MODULE

10/100 Mgmt

Console

Metal Plate

SSR-8

Figure 34. Installing a Control Module

To install the Control Module:

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1. If a cover plate is installed over the Control Module slot (slot or CM/1 only), use the #2 Phillips-head screwdriver to remove it.

2. Slide the Control Module all the way into the slot, firmly but gently pressing to ensure that the pins on the back of the Control Module are completely seated in the backplane.

Note: Make sure the circuit card (and not the metal plate) is between the card

guides, as shown in Figure 34. Check both the upper and lower tracks.

3. Use the #2 Phillips-head screwdriver to tighten the captive screws on each side of the Control Module to secure it to the chassis.

4. When you are ready to attach the management cables to the Control Module, use the procedures in “Attaching the Console Management Cables” on page 70.

Installing a Memory Upgrade

The Control Module is shipped from the factory with a minimum of 64MB memory (in a 64MB DIMM). Memory upgrade kits can be obtained from Cabletron Systems to increase memory to 128 MB or 256 MB. Use the following procedure to upgrade the memory to 128MB (one 128MB DIMM) or 256MB (two 128MB DIMMs). You will need a #2 Phillipshead screwdriver to perform this procedure.

1. If the chassis contains an active, redundant Control Module, go to Step 2. Otherwise, if the SSR chassis does not contain a redundant Control Module, power down the chassis by switching the power switch on the power supply to the Off position.

2. Use a #2 Phillips-head screwdriver to loosen the captive screws on the Control Module.

3. Pull the Control Module out of the chassis and place the module on an ESD-safe work area.

4. Remove the DIMMS from the memory slots. Figure 35 shows the locations of the DIMM slots.

Memory slots

SSR-CM2 CONTROL MODULE

Console

10/100 Mgmt

Figure 35. Location of DIMM slots

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5. Store the DIMMs in an ESD-safe bag or other container and put them in a safe place.

6. Insert the new DIMMs in the slots, making sure that the contacts are fully inserted

downward into the connector slot.

7. Install the upgraded Control Module back into the chassis. (See “Installing the

Control Module” on page 63.)

Installing the Switching Fabric Module (SSR 8600 only)

On the SSR 8600, the switching fabric module is shipped separately from the SSR chassis. To install or replace the primary switching fabric module, or if you want to install a redundant switching fabric module, use the following procedure. You will need a #2 Phillips-head screwdriver to perform this procedure

The primary switching fabric module must be installed in slot Fabric 1. The redundant switching fabric module must be installed in slot Fabric 2.

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Figure 36 shows an example of how to install a switching fabric module. The procedure

following the figure describes how to do this.

14 15

9 Fabric 2 Fabric 1

CM/1

PS2PS1

SSR-16

1000BASE-LXSSR-GLX19-02

10/100BASE-TXSSR-HTX12-08

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10/100BASE-TXSSR-HTX12-08

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100BASE-FXSSR-HFX11-08

TO REMOVE POWER TO UNIT DISCONNECT ALL POWER SUPPLY CORDS

100-125V~ 10A

200-240V~ 6A

50/60 Hz

SSR-PS-16

SSR-SF-16

SSR-CM-2 CONTROL MODULE

PWR

1000BASE-LXSSR-GLX19-02 SSR-GSX11-02

10/100BASE-TXSSR-HTX12-08

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1000BASE-SXSSR-GSX11-02

10/100BASE-TXSSR-HTX12-08

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Switching Fabric

1000BASE-SX

10/100BASE-TXSSR-HTX12-08

100BASE-FXSSR-HFX11-08

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SSR-CM-2 CONTROL MODULE

PWR

SSR-PS-16

TO REMOVE POWER TO UNIT DISCONNECT ALL

POWER SUPPLY CORDS

100-125V~ 10A

200-240V~ 6A

50/60 Hz

Figure 36. Installing a switching fabric module on the SSR 8600

To install a switching fabric module:

1. If a cover plate is installed over the switching fabric module slot (slot Fabric 1 or Fabric 2), use the #2 Phillips-head screwdriver to remove the cover plate.

2. Slide the switching fabric module all the way into the slot, firmly but gently pressing to ensure that the pins on the back of the module are completely seated in the backplane.

Note: Make sure the circuit card (and not the metal plate) is between the card

guides, as shown in Figure 34 on page 63. Check both the upper and lower tracks.

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3. Lock down the left and right metal tabs to secure the switching fabric module to the

chassis.

4. Use the #2 Phillips-head screwdriver to tighten the captive screws on each side of the

switching fabric to secure the switching fabric to the chassis.

Installing the Line Cards

You can install line cards in slots 1 – 7 (or 1 – 15 on the SSR 8600). If you also plan to install a redundant Control Module, you can install line cards in slots 2 – 7 (2– 15 on the SSR

8600). You will need a #2 Phillips-head screwdriver to perform this procedure.

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Warning

: The SSR supports hot swapping. This means you can remove and insert line cards while the SSR is operating. However, you should not insert tools or body parts inside the chassis while it is powered on. Doing so can cause electrical shock or equipment damage.

For more information on hot swapping, see “Hot Swapping Line Cards and Control Modules” in the SmartSwitch Router User Reference Manual.

Figure 37 shows an example of how to install a line card. The procedure following the

figure describes how to do this.

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To install a line card:

1. If a cover plate is installed over the line card slot, use the #2 Phillips-head screwdriver to remove it.

2. Slide the line card all the way into the slot, firmly but gently pressing the line card fully in place to ensure that the pins on the back of the line card are completely seated in the backplane.

Note: Make sure the circuit card (and not the metal plate) is between the card

guides, as shown in Figure 34 on page 63. Check both the upper and lower tracks.

3. Use the #2 Phillips-head screwdriver to tighten the captive screws on each side of the line card to secure the line card to the chassis.

4. Repeat the above steps for the remaining cards.

5. When you are ready to attach the segment cables, use the procedures in “Attaching

the Segment Cables” on page 72.

Installing the ATM PHY Cards

Each ATM line card has two slots available for PHY cards. One ATM PHY card can be installed into each available slot. You will need a #2 Phillips-head screwdriver to perform this procedure.

Figure 38 shows an example of how to install a PHY card. The procedure following the

figure describes how to do this.

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Seat screws into mounting holes, then press PHY card to fully engage connector

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ATM Board

Guide Rails

Phy Card

Figure 38. Installing an ATM PHY card

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To install a PHY card into an ATM line card:

1. Use a Phillips-head screwdriver to loosen the two captive screws that hold the option slot cover in place.

2. Save the option slot cover.

3. Hold the PHY card by the edges and position it so that it is parallel with the slot opening.

4. Insert the PHY card through the opening in the system unit by aligning the sides of the PHY card with the card guide.

5. Push the PHY card into the slot until the 96-pin connector is firmly seated on the motherboard.

6. Fasten the PHY card to the system unit with the two captive screws. Torque to 5 in-lb (0.56 N-m).

Attaching the Console Management Cables

The Control Module has two ports for attaching management consoles to the SSR.

• A male DB-9 DCE port for direct serial connection from a terminal. You use this port to perform basic setup, including setting up the SSR for management through the network using CoreWatch or SNMP.

• An RJ-45 10/100Base-T DTE port for Telnet connection from a host on the network. The port is configured for Media Data Interface (MDI). You use this port to manage the SSR using CoreWatch or SNMP.

Connecting to the Serial Port

To attach the supplied console cable to the Control Module DB-9 port:

1. Locate the console cable included with the SSR chassis. The console cable is a femaleto-female DB-9 crossover cable. Thus, pin 2 (TXD or “transmit data”) emerges on the management console’s end of the connection as RXD (“receive data”), and so on.

The following table lists the pin assignments for the male DB-9 connector on the Control Module and for the male DB-9 connector on the management console.

Control Module DB-9

Connector (DCE)

Pin Number Management Console DB-9

Connector (DTE)

Unused 1 Unused

TXD (transmit data) 2 RXD (receive data)

RXD (receive data) 3 TXD (transmit data)

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Control Module DB-9

Connector (DCE)

Unused 4 Unused

GND (ground) 5 GND (ground)

DTR (data terminal ready) 6 DSR (data set ready)

CTS (clear to send) 7 RTS (request to send)

RTS (request to send) 8 CTS (clear to send)

Unused 9 Unused

2. Plug one end of the console cable into the Control Module’s DCE DB-9 port.

3. Plug the other end of the console cable into the management console’s DTE port.

4. When you are ready to begin configuring the SSR, use procedures in Chapter 3 to

power on the switch and boot the software. You will perform initial setup by entering CLI commands on the management console.

Connecting to the 10/100Base-TX Port

Pin Number Management Console DB-9

Connector (DTE)

Use the RJ-45 10/100Base-TX DTE port for Telnet connection from a host on the network. The port is configured for Media Data Interface (MDI).

To attach a cable to the 10/100Base-TX port:

1. Obtain a cable with an RJ-45 connector. Pin 1 (TXD or “transmit data”) must emerge

on the management console’s end of the connection as RXD (“receive data”) and so on.

The following table lists the pin assignments for the RJ-45 connector on the Control Module and for the RJ-45 connector on the management console.

Control Module RJ-45

Connector

Pin Number Management Console RJ-45

Connector

TXD (transmit data) 1 RXD (receive data)

TXD (transmit data) 2 RXD (receive data)

RXD (receive data) 3 TXD (transmit data)

Unused 4 Unused

Unused 5 Unused

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Control Module RJ-45

Connector

RXD (receive data) 6 TXD (transmit data)

Unused 7 Unused

Unused 8 Unused

2. After ensuring that the pin assignments on both ends of the connection are correct, plug the appropriate end of the connection into the Control Module’s RJ-45 10/100Base-TX port.

3. Plug the other end of the connection into the management console’s port.

4. When you are ready to configure the SSR using CoreWatch or SNMP, use procedures in Chapter 4 to start an SNMP or CoreWatch management session.

Attaching the Segment Cables

The following sections describe how to connect the SSR line cards to your network.

10/100Base-TX Line Card

Pin Number Management Console RJ-45

Connector

To attach the segment cables to your 10/100Base-TX line cards:

1. For all the 10/100-Mbps ports, obtain copper cables that have the following pin assignments. The RJ-45 connectors on the 10/100Base-TX line cards are configured as Media Data Interface Crossed (MDIX). You can use Category 3 (“Cat-3”) or higher wire for 10-Mbps segments. For 100-Mbps segments, use Cat-5 or higher wire. The ports automatically sense which type of segment they are connected to and configure themselves to transmit and receive at the appropriate bandwidth.

The following table lists the pin assignments for the RJ-45 connector on the 10/100Base-TX and for the RJ-45 connector on the switch, router, or host on the other end of the segment cable.

Line Card RJ-45 Connector Pin Number RJ-45 Connector at Other

End of Segment

RXD (receive data) 1 TXD (transmit data)

RXD (receive data) 2 TXD (transmit data)

TXD (transmit data) 3 RXD (receive data)

Unused 4 Unused

Unused 5 Unused

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Line Card RJ-45 Connector Pin Number RJ-45 Connector at Other

End of Segment

TXD (transmit data) 6 RXD (receive data)

Unused 7 Unused

Unused 8 Unused

Figure 39 shows the pin positions in the 10/100Base-TX connectors.

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Figure 39. 10/100Base-TX RJ-45 connector

2. Plug one end of the cable into the line card and the other end into the hardware at the

other end of the connection.

1000Base-T Line Card

To attach the segment cables to your 1000Base-T line cards:

1. For all the 1000-Mbps ports, obtain copper cables that have the following pin

assignments. The RJ-45 connectors on the 1000Base-T line cards are configured as Media Data Interface Crossed (MDIX). Use Cat-5 or higher wire.

2. Plug one end of the cable into the line card and the other end into the hardware at the

other end of the connection.

Note: You may use either crossover or straight cables. The ports uses internal logic to

accommodate either crossover wire or straight wire.

Note: The 1000Base-T line card does not support 10/100 Mbps traffic.

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The following table lists the pin assignments for the RJ-45 connector on the 1000Base-T and for the RJ-45 connector on the switch, router, or host on the other end of the segment cable.

Line Card RJ-45 Connector Pin Number RJ-45 Connector at Other

End of Segment

TXD and RXD (transmit and

1 TXD and RXD

receive data)

TXD and RXD 2 TXD and RXD

TXD and RXD 3 TXD and RXD

TXD and RXD 4 TXD and RXD

TXD and RXD 5 TXD and RXD

TXD and RXD 6 TXD and RXD

TXD and RXD 7 TXD and RXD

TXD and RXD 8 TXD and RXD

Figure 40 shows the pin positions in the 1000Base-T connectors.

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Figure 40. 1000Base-T RJ-45 connector

1000Base-SX Line Card and 100Base-FX Line Card

The 1000Base-SX line card and the 100Base-FX line cards use SC-style Media Interface Connectors (MICs) to attach to multimode fiber (MMF) cables.

To attach the segment cables to your 1000Base-SX line card or 100Base-FX line cards, obtain an MMF cable with an SC MIC and plug the MIC into the port connector. When you plug the other end of the cable into another device, ensure that the cable connected to the transmit port on the SSR is connected to the receive port on the other device. The receive port on the SSR should be connected to the transmit port on the other device.

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1000Base-LX Line Card

The 1000Base-LX line card supports single-mode fiber (SMF) or multimode fiber (MMF). The installation instructions for the 1000Base-LX line card are the same as the instructions for the 1000Base-SX line card.

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ATM PHY Card

The following are instructions on how to attach cables to the various PHY interface cards for the ATM line card.

APHY-67 and APHY-77

To attach the segment cables to your APHY-67 and APHY-77 card:

1. Align the transmit cable connector with the transmit port and the receive cable connector with the receive port.

2. Push one connector into the PHY port and rotate clockwise 1/4 turn to lock it in place.

3. Repeat step 2 for the second cable.

APHY-82 and APHY-92

To attach the segment cables to your APHY-82 and APHY-92 card:

1. Align the key of the modular jack (MJ) plug with the locking key of the MJ receptacle.

2. Push the MJ plug into the receptacle until the plug mates fully with the locking key. You will hear a snapping sound when the locking key engages.

APHY-21 and APHY-29IR

To attach the segment cables to your APHY-21 and APHY-29IR card:

1. Remove the dust caps from the PHY port and cable.

2. Line up the transmit cable connector with the transmit port and the receive cable connector with the receive port. Insert the connectors, ensuring that the key is correctly positioned

APHY-22

To attach the segment cables to your APHY-22 card:

1. Align the key of the modular jack (MJ) plug with the locking key of the MJ receptacle.

2. Push the MJ plug into the receptacle until the plug mates fully with the locking key. You will hear a snapping sound when the locking key engages.

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POS OC-3c Line Card

The POS OC-12c line card use MT-RJ connectors to attach to multimode fiber (MMF) and singlemode MT-RJ cables.

To attach the segment cables to your POS OC-12c line card, obtain a MT-RJ cable and plug the connector on one end into the port connector. Plug the other end into the port of the other device. Since MT-RJ cables consist of only one line, there are no concerns about matching the receive port with the transmit port.

POS OC-12c Line Card

The POS OC-12c line card use SC-style Media Interface Connectors (MICs) to attach to multimode fiber (MMF) and singlemode (SMF) cables. The installation instructions for the POS line card are the same as the instructions for the 1000Base-SX line card.

Quad Serial – C and Quad Serial – CE Line Cards

The Quad Serial – C/CE line cards each use the same 60-pin LFH-60 high density connector to link to their respective Channel Service Units/Data Service Units (CSU/DSUs).

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Cabletron offers the following four cables, used to connect the Quad Serial – C/CE line cards to standard CSU/DSU modules:

Cabletron Part Number CSU/DSU Connector Type Standard

SSR-V35DTE-02 Two (2) V.35 34-pin connectors

V. 3 5

SSR-530DTE-02 Two (2) DB-25 25-pin connectors EIA-530

SSR-449DTE-02 Two (2) DB-37 37-pin connectors RS-449

SSR-X21DTE-02 Two (2) DB-15 15-pin connectors X.21

a. The two remote ends of each type of connector cable are labeled “Port A” and “Port B”. “Port A”

corresponds to Port 1 or 3 on a Quad Serial – C/CE WAN card, depending upon which line card port you are using. Similarly, “Port B” corresponds to Port 2 or 4 on a Quad Serial – C/CE line card.

Note: Because the LFH-60 high density connectors on Quad Serial – C/CE line cards

contain two serial WAN ports per interface, all four cable types defined above feed two CSU/DSU ports.

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The following table maps the pin assignments for Cabletron’s LFH-60 high density connectors for the Quad Serial – C/CE line cards.

Pin Signal Pin Signal Pin Signal Pin Signal

1 P1_GND 16 P2_TXC_A 31 P1_GND 46 P2_TXD_A

2 P1_MODE[2] 17 P2_TXC_B 32 P1_MODE[0] 47 P2_TXD_B

3 P1_CTS_B 18 P2_DCD_A 33 P1_DCD_B 48 P2_RTS_A

4 P1_CTS_A 19 P2_DCD_B 34 P1_DCD_A 49 P2_RTS_B

5 P1_RTS_B 20P2_MODE[1] 35P0_RXD_B 50P2_DSR_A

6 P1_RTS_A 21 P2_GND 36 P0_RXD_A 51 P2_DSR_B

7 P1_SCTE_B 22 P2_GND 37 Reserved 52 P2_LL_A

8 P1_SCTE_A 23 P1_TXD_A 38 P2_GND 53 P2_SHIELD

9 P1_GND 24 P1_TXD_B 39 P2_MODE[0] 54 Reserved

10 P2_GND 25 P1_TXC_A 40 P2_CTS_B 55 P1_RXC_A

11P2_MODE[2] 26P1_TXC_B 41P2_CTS_A 56P1_RXC_B

12 P2_RXD_B 27 P1_DSR_A 42 P2_DTR_B 57 P1_DTR_A

13 P2_RXD_A 28 P1_DSR_B 43 P2_DTR_A 58 P1_DTR_B

14 P2_RXC_B 29 P1_MODE[1] 44 P2_SCTE_B 59 P1_LL_A

15 P2_RXC_A 30 P1_GND 45 P2_SCTE_A 60 P1_SHIELD

Figure 41 shows the pin positions in the LFH-60 high density connector.

1 30

31 60

15 16

45 46

Figure 41. LFH-60 high density connector

Cabletron Quad Serial – C/CE line cards use standard copper twisted-pair cable with one of four custom remote-end connectors to attach to their respective CSU/DSU modules.

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To attach the segment cables to your Quad Serial – C/CE line card:

1. Obtain one of the Cabletron connector cables described on page 77 and connect the

single LFH-60 high density connector to the SSR WAN interface you wish to use.

2. Plug the remote end of the connector for each port you wish to use into its respective

CSU/DSU data port.

Dual HSSI Line Card

The Dual HSSI line card uses a 50-pin High Speed Serial Interface (HSSI) connector to link to a Channel Service Unit/Data Service Unit (CSU/DSU). Cabletron offers a 3 meter (10 foot) 50-pin HSSI connector cable (part number SSR-HSSI-CAB) to connect Dual HSSI line cards to remote CSU/DSU modules.

The following table maps the pin assignments for Cabletron’s 50-pin HSSI connector for the Dual HSSI line card.

Pin Signal Pin Signal Pin Signal Pin Signal

1 GND 14 (reserved) 26 GND 39 (reserved)

2 RT+ 15 (reserved) 27 RT- 40 (reserved)

3 CA+ 16 (reserved) 28 CA- 41 (reserved)

4 RD+ 17 (reserved) 29 RD- 42 (reserved)

5 LC+ 18 (reserved) 30 LC- 43 (reserved)

6 ST+ 19 GND 31 ST- 44 GND

7 GND 20 (reserved) 32 GND 45 (reserved)

8 TA+ 24 (reserved) 33 TA- 46 (reserved)

9 TT+ 22 (reserved) 34 TT- 47 (reserved)

10 LA+ 23 (reserved) 35 LA- 48 (reserved)

11 SD+ 24 (reserved) 36 SD- 49 (reserved)

12 LB+ 25 GND 37 LB- 50 GND

13 GND 38 GND

Note: Because neither connector at the ends of the SSR-HSSI-CAB cable is keyed, you

can simply plug either end of the cable into either your Dual HSSI line card or the remote HSSI CSU/DSU data port.

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Figure 42 shows the pin positions in the 50-pin HSSI connector.

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Figure 42. 50-pin HSSI connector

The Cabletron Dual HSSI line card uses standard copper twisted-pair cable with identical 50-pin HSSI connectors at each end to attach to a CSU/DSU module.

To attach the segment cables to your Dual HSSI line card:

1. Obtain a Cabletron 50-pin HSSI connector cable (part number SSR-HSSI-CAB) and connect either end of the HSSI connector cable to the SSR WAN interface you wish to use.

2. Plug the remote end of the connector cable into the HSSI CSU/DSU data port you wish to use.

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Software Installation

and Setup

This chapter provides the following SmartSwitch Router (SSR) software installation and basic setup procedures:

• Installing the PCMCIA flash card (if you are upgrading from the software version on

the SSR’s boot flash)

• Powering on the SSR and booting the software

• Starting the Command Line Interface (CLI)

• Using the CLI to add an IP interface, subnet mask, and default gateway for CoreWatch

access

• Setting up passwords

• Setting up an SNMP community string and trap target

• Setting the DNS server’s IP address(es) and domain name

• Setting the SYSLOG server and message level

• Upgrading system image software

• Upgrading the boot PROM software

• Activating and saving configuration changes

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Installing a PCMCIA Flash Card

The Control Module PCMCIA flash card contains a version of the system image software that is installed at the factory. If you have a more recent system image and want to boot the SSR using the newer software, you must boot either from a PCMCIA card or from a TFTP server.

To install a PCMCIA card:

1. Power off the SSR. You cannot install or remove a PCMCIA card while the SSR is running.

2. Insert the PCMCIA card into either of the slots on the Control Module. You can choose either slot.

Note:

Even though there are two slots on the Control Module, you cannot use two PCMCIA flash cards at the same time.

3. Lock the PCMCIA card into the slot by pushing the PCMCIA card all the way into the slot.

4. Power on the SSR. (See “Powering On and Booting the Software” on page 83.)

5. To verify proper installation of the PCMCIA card, do one of the following:

– Reboot the system and watch the boot messages for the messages shown in bold

type in the following example:

%SYS-I-FLASHCRD, Mounting 8MB Flash card %SYS-I-FLASHMNTD, 8MB Flash card mounted

%SYS-I-INITSYS, initializing system (unknown) %SYS-I-DSCVMOD, discovered 'Control Module' module in slot CM %SYS-I-DSCVMOD, discovered '10/100-TX' module in slot CM/1 %SYS-I-DSCVMOD, discovered '10/100-TX' module in slot 3 %SYS-I-DSCVMOD, discovered '10/100-TX' module in slot 4 %SYS-I-DSCVMOD, discovered '10/100-TX' module in slot 7 %SYS-I-INITPORT, initialized slot CM/1, port 1 %SYS-I-INITPORT, initialized slot CM/1, port 2 %SYS-I-INITPORT, initialized slot CM/1, port 3 %SYS-I-INITPORT, initialized slot CM/1, port 4 %SYS-I-INITPORT, initialized slot CM/1, port 5 %SYS-I-INITPORT, initialized slot CM/1, port 6 %SYS-I-INITPORT, initialized slot CM/1, port 7 %SYS-I-INITPORT, initialized slot CM/1, port 8 %SYS-I-INITPORT, initialized slot 3, port 1 %SYS-I-INITPORT, initialized slot 3, port 2 %SYS-I-INITPORT, initialized slot 3, port 3 %SYS-I-INITPORT, initialized slot 3, port 4 %SYS-I-INITPORT, initialized slot 3, port 5 %SYS-I-INITPORT, initialized slot 3, port 6 %SYS-I-INITPORT, initialized slot 3, port 7 %SYS-I-INITPORT, initialized slot 3, port 8

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– Run the following command to display the boot log and look for the messages

shown in the example above:

system show bootlog

Note: If the message “SYS-E-NOFLASHCARD” appears, the system has not detected a

PCMCIA card. Check to ensure that the card is properly inserted, then reboot. If the system still does not recognize the card, contact Cabletron Systems. (See

“Technical Support” on page 111.)

Powering On and Booting the Software

To power on the SSR and boot the software:

1. Make sure all exposed line card slots and power supply bays are free of foreign

objects, such as tools, and are covered with coverplates.

2. Check the power supplies to make sure they are attached to your power source.

3. Turn the switch on each power supply to the ON position.

4. If this is the first time you have powered on the SSR, it will automatically try to boot

using the software image in the Control Module’s boot flash.

While the software is booting, the amber Offline LED on the Control Module is lit. When the software finishes booting, the Offline LED goes dark and the green Online LED lights up, indicating that the SSR software is online. As the software boots, the management console attached to the Control Module’s DB-9 DCE port displays messages related to the phases of the boot sequence. When the software is fully booted, the following message appears on the management console:

Press RETURN to activate console...

5. As prompted, press Return (or Enter) to activate the CLI on the console.

Starting the Command Line Interface

To start the Command Line Interface (CLI), power on the system. Startup messages appear on the console (the terminal attached to one of the Control Module’s ports).

After the software is fully booted and you press Return (or Enter) to activate the CLI, the CLI prompts you for a password. You can define separate passwords for login access, Enable mode, and Configure mode (defined below). The factory default password for all three is set to blank. (Simply press Return.)

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Access Modes

The SSR CLI has four access modes.

• User – Allows you to display basic information and use basic utilities such as ping but does not allow you to display SNMP, filter, and access control list information or make other configuration changes. You are in User mode when the command prompt ends with the “

• Enable – Allows you to display SNMP, filter, and access control information as well as all the information you can display in User mode. To enter Enable mode, enter the enable command, then supply the password when prompted. When you are in Enable mode, the command prompt ends with the “

• Configure – Allows you to make configuration changes. To enter Configure mode, first enter Enable mode (enable command), then enter the configure command from the Enable command prompt. When you are in Configure mode, the command prompt ends with “

• Boot – This mode appears when the SSR, external flash card, or the system image is not found during bootup. You should enter the reboot command to reset the SSR. If the SSR still fails to boot, contact Cabletron Systems. (See “Technical Support” on page

111.)

>”character.

(config).”

#” character.

Note:

The command prompt will show the name of the SSR in front of the mode character(s). The default name is “ssr”. The procedure in “Setting the Basic

System Information” on page 86 describes how to change the system name.

When you are in Configure or Enable mode, use the exit command or press Ctrl+Z to exit to the previous access mode.

Note:

When you exit Configure mode, the CLI will ask you whether you want to activate the configuration commands you have issued. If you type Y (Yes), the configuration commands you issued are placed into effect and the SSR’s configuration is changed accordingly. However, the changes are not written to the Startup configuration file in the Control Module’s boot flash and therefore are not reinstated after a reboot. See “Activating the Configuration Changes and Saving

the Configuration File” on page 98 for information about saving configuration

changes.

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Basic Line Editing Commands

The CLI supports Emacs-like line editing commands. The following table lists some commonly used commands. For a complete set of commands, see the SmartSwitch Router User Reference Manual.

Key sequence Command

Ctrl+A Move cursor to beginning of line

Ctrl+B Move cursor back one character

Ctrl+D Delete character

Ctrl+E Move cursor to end of line

Ctrl+F Move cursor forward one

character

Ctrl+N Scroll to next command in

command history (use the cli show history command to display the history)

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Ctrl+P Scroll to previous command in

command history

Ctrl+U Erase entire line

Ctrl+X Erase from cursor to end of line

Ctrl+Z Exit current access mode to

previous access mode

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Setting the Basic System Information

Use the procedure in this section to set the following system information:

• System time and date

• System name

• System location

• Contact name (the person to contact regarding this SSR)

• IP address for the management port on the Control Module

Note:

Some of the commands in this procedure accept a string value. String values can be up to a maximum of 255 characters in length including blank spaces. Surround strings that contain blanks with quotation marks (for example: “string with internal blanks”).

1. Enter the enable command to get to Enable mode in the CLI.

2. Enter the following commands to set the system time and date and then verify the setting:

system set date year <number> month <month-name> day <day>

hour <hour> minute <minute> second <second>

system show date

Here is an example:

ssr# system set date year 1999 month june day 14 hour 11 minute 54

second 0

Time changed to: Mon Jun 14 11:54:00 1999 ssr# system show date Current time: Mon Jun 14 11:54:04 1999

3. Enter the configure command to get to Configure mode in the CLI. The following commands can be entered only from Configure mode.

4. Enter the following commands to set the system name, location, and contact information:

system set name “<string>” system set location “<string>” system set contact “<string>”

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