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Spectrum Enterprise ManagerPage3SmartSwitch 6000
Contents
INTRODUCTION7
Purpose and Scope ........................................................7
Preparation for Modeling ...............................................63
Modeling Using the Chassis IP.....................................63
New Model By IP Option ...........................................65
Positioning the Chassis Device Icon .........................66
INDEX67
SPECTRUM Enterprise ManagerPage6SmartSwitch 6000
Introduction
This section introduces SPECTRUM Device Management documentation for SmartSwitch 6000 dev ices.
The section is organized as follows:
• Purpose and Scope
• Required Reading
• Supported Devices (page 8)
• The SPECTRUM Model (page 12)
Purpose and Scope
Use this documentation as a guide for managing
SmartSwitch 6000 devices with the SPECTRUM
management modules SM-CSI1076, SM-CSI1082,
and SM-CSI1088. The documentation describes
the icons, menus, and views that enable you tor
remotely monitor, configure, and troubleshoot
SmartSwitch 6000 devices through software
models in your SPECTRUM database.
Only information specific to the supported
management module is included under this topic.
For general information about device
management using SPECTRUM and for
explanations of basic SPECTRUM functionality
and navigation techniques, refer to the
documentation listed under Required Reading.
Required Reading
To use this documentation effectively, you must
be familiar with the information covered by the
other SPECTRUM online documentation topics
list below:
• Getting Started with SPECTRUM for
Operators
• Getting Started with SPECTRUM for
Administrators
• How to Manage Your Network with
SPECTRUM
• SPECTRUM Views
• SPECTRUM Menus
• SPECTRUM Icons
Spectrum Enterprise ManagerPage7SmartSwitch 6000
IntroductionSupported Devices
Supported Devices
The SPECTRUM management modules SM-1076,
SM-1082, SM-1088 currently allow you to model
the following Chassis and SmartSwitch 6000
devices:
• The 6C105 Chassis (page 10), which is a
modular chassis that can incorporate two
load sharing power supplies and up to five
SmartSwitch 6000 modules.
• The SmartSwitch 6000 Modules (page 11),
which include Ethernet, Fast Ethernet,
Gigabit Ethernet, and Carrier modules.
• Optional High Speed Interface Modules
(HSIM), Very High Speed Interface Modules
(VHSIM), and Fast Ethernet Port Interface
Modules (FEPIM) that plug into the
SmartSwitch 6000 modules and provide high
speed backbone interfaces to Fast Ethernet,
FDDI, ATM, WAN, and Gigabit Ethernet.
Networking Characteristics
The SmartSwitch 6000 is designed with a fully
distributed switching architecture within each
module, which allows the modules to be managed
as a single entity, with a single module acting as a
proxy agent for the chassis, see odesManagement
Modes (page 9).
The SmartSwitch 6000 provides port mirroring,
port trunking, broadcast control, Quality of
Service (QoS), VLAN, and topology protocol, all in
either traditional 802.1d mode or Cabletron’s
SecureFast mode. Optional RMON support is also
available.
The SmartSwitch 6000 can provide the following
port connectivities:
• Switched Ethernet
• Switched Fast Ethernet
• MicroLAN Ethernet or Fast Ethernet
• Gigabit Ethernet uplinks
This guide does not provide device
management information for the HSIM
Note:
Note:
Spectrum Enterprise ManagerPage8SmartSwitch 6000
and VHSIM Interface Modules.
• OC-3, DS-3/E-3, and OC-12 switched ATM
IntroductionSupported Devices
Management Modes
You can configure the SmartSwitch 6000 to
operate in three management modes: Distributed,
Standalone, and Mixed.
Refer to the appropriate SmartSwitch
6000 module user’s guides for
Note:
Note:
Distributed Mode
In this mode, the 6C105 chassis can be viewed as
a single entity with a single IP address. The
chassis management functions are distributed to
all installed modules. This means that a single
module in the chassis (such as a 6E233-49) can
be used to manage all installed modules. You
configure all of the modules in the chassis to the
Distributed mode and assign a single IP address
to the chassis. SPECTRUM discovery and
modeling results in a single Device icon being
created in the Topology view for each
management module. This icon represents the
managing module. SPECTRUM management of
the modules is through these Device icons.
instructions on configuring the modules
for these management modes.
Standalone Mode
In this mode, each installed module provides its
own management functions. You configure all of
the modules in the chassis to Standalone mode
and assign separate IP addresses for each
module. SPECTRUM management is through the
representative Device icons created for each
module during discovery and modeling.
Mixed Mode
This mode provides a method of operationally
isolating a module (or modules) for security
purposes. You set an IP address for the chassis
and configure all non-secure modules in
Distributed mode. The secure module gets its own
IP address and is configured in Standalone mode.
SPECTRUM management is through the
representative Device icons created.
Spectrum Enterprise ManagerPage9SmartSwitch 6000
IntroductionSupported Devices
6C105 Chassis
Figure 1 shows the chassis with two power
supplies installed and no SmartSwitch 6000
modules installed.
When installed, the modules interface to the
Frame Transfer Matrix (FTM) backplane in the
chassis, thus each module has a separate,
independent backplane connection to every other
module in the chassis.
Figure 1:SmartSwitch 6000 Chassis
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SWITCH
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Spectrum Enterprise ManagerPage10SmartSwitch 6000
IntroductionSupported Devices
SmartSwitch 6000 Modules
The modules are divided into three groups
representing three technologies: Ethernet, Fast
Ethernet, and Carrier. The groups are supported
by SPECTRUM Management Module products as
listed in Table 1.
Table 1:SPECTRUM Products
ProductModule Group
SM-CSI10766E Ethernet modules
SM-CSI10826H Fast Ethernet modules
SM-CSI10886M Carrier Module
Most of the SmartSwitch 6000 modules include
slots for optional HSIMs, VHSIMs, or FEPIMs.
All modules support all nine levels of RMON and
Cabletron’s SecureFast network services.
6E Ethernet Modules
These modules provide the front panel ports and
interface uplink connectivities listed in Table 2.
Table 2:6E Series Connectivities
ModuleConnectivity
6E122-2624 10BaseT ports via RJ45 s p lus two F EPI M
slots
6E132-2524 10BaseT por ts via RJ45s plus on e HSIM
slot
6E123-2648 10BaseT ports via two te lcos plus two
FEPIM slots
6E133-2524 10BaseT po rts via two telc os plus one
HSIM slot
6E128-2624 ports via MMF STs plus two FEPIM slots
6E129-2624 ports via SMF STs plus two FEPIM slots
6E138-2524 ports via MMF STs plus one HSIM slot
6E139-2524 ports via SMF STs plus one HSIM slot
6E123-5048 MicroLan 10BaseT port s v i a RJ21 te l co s
plus 2 FEPIM slo ts
6E133-4948 MicroLan 10BaseT port s v i a RJ21 te l co s
plus one HSIM slot
6E233-4948 Ethernet ports via RJ21 telcos plus one
HSIM slot
Spectrum Enterprise ManagerPage11SmartSwitch 6000
IntroductionThe SPECTRUM Model
6H Fast Ethernet Modules
These modules provide the front panel ports and
interface uplink connectivities listed in Table 3.
Table 3:6H Series Connectivities
ModuleConnectivity
6H122-08Six 10/100Base-TX ports via RJ45s plus
two FEPIM slot s
6H122-1616 10/100Base-TX ports via Cat 5 RJ45
UTPs
6H128-08Six MMF SC ports and two FEPIM sl ots
6H129-08Six SMF SC ports and two FEPIM slots
6H202-2424 10/100 Fast Ethernet ports via RJ45s
6H252-1716 10/100 Fast Ethernet ports via RJ45s
and one VHSIM slot
6H133-37Three RJ21 telcos (12 ports each in any
combination of auto-negotiating 10BaseT
Ethernet or 100 BaseT Fast Ethernet ) plu s
one HSIM slot
Table 3:6H Series Connectivities
6H133-37Three RJ21 telcos (12 ports each in any
combination of auto-negotiating 10 Ba seT
Ethernet or 100BaseT Fast Ethernet) plus
one HSIM slot
6H203-2424 port 10/100 switching module via two
RJ21 ports
6H253-1312 port 10/100 switching module via one
RJ21 connector
6H258-1716 MMF ports via MT-RJ connectors and
one VHSIM slot
6H262-186 fixed RJ45 ports and 2 FEPIM slots
6M146-04 Carrier Module
This is a SmartSwitch carrier uplink module. It
provides two HSIM slots and two FEPIM slots.
The SPECTRUM Model
SPECTRUM lets you model and manage
individual modules or groups of modules on a
network installed in, or connected to, the chassis.
The models provide access to the information
needed to manage the modules, including
software emulation of the actual module
Spectrum Enterprise ManagerPage12SmartSwitch 6000
IntroductionThe SPECTRUM Model
attributes and functionality. Refer to Modeling
(page 61) for modeling instructions.
The model type designators for the SmartSwitch
6000 use an underbar to replace the dash in the
device model number. For example, 6E122_26
refers to the model type for the 6E122-26 module.
SPECTRUM’s AutoDiscovery (as well as manual
modeling procedures) results in the creation of
Device icons that represent the modules. These
icons provide double-click zones and Icon
Subviews menus that let you access views
displaying performance and configuration
information.
Figure 2 shows examples of the icons and Icon
Subviews menu.
Figure 2:Device Icons
IP Address
6H203_24
IP Address
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Configuration
Model Information
Primary Application
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Spectrum Enterprise ManagerPage13SmartSwitch 6000
IntroductionViews Summary
Views Summary
Device icons provide access to views, subviews,
and tables that let you manage the modeled
device. Figure 2 shows a general example of the
Icon Subviews menu for a Device icon. The views
listed below are accessible directly from this
menu and are described individually in
subsequent sections of this documentation.
• ATM Client Application (page 41) (available
with optional HSIM)
• CsRipEnetRpt Repeater Application (page 46)
• Download Application (page 46)
• Device Configuration View (page 47)
• Port Configuration - CSIIfPort View (page 49)
• FddiMAC Device Configuration View (page 49)
(available with optional HSIM or FEPIM)
• ATM Client Configuration View (page 52)
(available with optional HSIM or FEPIM)
• Fast Ethernet Configuration View (page 54)
• Repeater Configuration View (page 56)
• Ethernet Based Configuration (page
58)(available for GPIM models)
• Model Information View (page 60)
Spectrum Enterprise ManagerPage14SmartSwitch 6000
TasksViews Summary
Tasks
This section identifies various management and troubleshooting tasks that can be performed for the
SmartSwitch 6000 using the views, icons, and labels referenced within this document.
Advertised Ability (Check)
• Advertised Ability (page 55)
Alarm Thresholds (Set)
• Model Information View (page 60)
• Alarm Configuration (page 57)
Applications (Change)
• Application Label (page 24)
ATM Operation (Check)
• ATM Client Configuration View (page 52)
• ATM Client Application (page 41)
Backplane Connections (Monitor)
• Backplane Device View (page 32)
• Backplane Module Icon (page 34)
Bridging Information (View)
• Application Label (page 24)
Chassis Information (View)
• Chassis Device View (page 21)
Concentrator Status (Check)
• FddiMAC Device Configuration View (page 49)
Error Source (Selection)
• Error Source (page 58)
Fast Ethernet Operation (Check)
• Fast Ethernet Configuration View (page 54)
• Fast Ethernet Application View (page 40)
• Operational Mode (page 54)
• Advertised Ability (page 55)
• Received Technology (page 55)
• Ethernet Based Configuration (page 58)
Fast Ethernet Operational Mode (Check)
• Fast Ethernet Configuration View (page 54)
Spectrum Enterprise ManagerPage15SmartSwitch 6000
TasksViews Summary
FDDI Operation (Check)
• FddiMAC Device Configuration View (page 49)
• The current operational mode of this port.
FDDI MAC Application (page 41)
Firmware (Upgrade)
• Download Application (page 46)
Model a SmartSwitch 6000
• Modeling (page 61)
• Modeling Using the Chassis IP (page 63)
• Positioning the Chassis Device Icon (page 66)
Performance Statistics (View)
• Performance Views (page 18)
Port Operation (Monitor)
• Chassis Module Icon (page 22)
• Interface Labels (page 25)
• Interface Device View (page 30)
• Interface Icon (page 31)
• Administrative Status Label (page 31)
• Backplane Module Icon (page 34)
• Device Configuration View (page 47)
• Port Configuration - CSIIfPort View (page 49)
Port Operational Mode (Set)
• Interface Labels (page 25)
Ports (Configure)
• Fast Ethernet Configuration View (page 54)
• Ethernet Based Configuration (page 58)
Power Supply Status (Check)
• Chassis Information (page 29)
Remote Hardware Received Tech (Check)
• Received Technology (page 55)
Repeater Frame and Error Stats (View)
• Repeater Frame & Error Breakdown View
(page 27)
Repeater Fram e Size and Protocols (View)
• Repeater Frame Size & Protocols View (page
27)
Repeater Performance (Check)
• Repeater Label Icon Subviews(Table 8)
Repeater Port Status (Check)
• Repeater Configuration View (page 56)
• CsRipEnetRpt Repeater Application (page 46)
Spectrum Enterprise ManagerPage16SmartSwitch 6000
TasksViews Summary
Repeater Port Speed (Set)
• Repeater Port Labels (page 28)
Repeater Port Condition Display (Change)
• Repeater Port Display Form (page 27)
Topology (Check)
• Device Topology View (page 37)
Traps (Set Up)
• Device Configuration View (page 47)
• Trap Configuration (page 57)
Virtual Channel Operation (Check)
• ATM Client Application VCL Table (page 42)
• Virtual Channel Link View (page 44)
Spectrum Enterprise ManagerPage17SmartSwitch 6000
Performance Views
This section providesbrief descriptions of Performanceviews availablefor models of SmartSwitch 6000 devices
in SPECTRUM.
Performance Views
Performance views provide statistical information
about the operation of the device and packet
information for the device and its ports. The
following performance views are described in this
section:
• Device Performance View (page 19)
• Bridging Performance View (page 19)
• Interface Performance View (page 19)
• Repeater Port Performance View (page 20)
For more information on Performance views, refer
to the Spectrum Views documentation.
Figure 3:Device Performance View
IP address of type 6E132_25 of
File View
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Spectrum Enterprise ManagerPage18SmartSwitch 6000
Performance ViewsDevice Performance View
Device Performance View
Access: From the Icon Subviews menu for the
SmartSwitch 6000 Devi ce icon, select Performance.
This view (Figure 3) provides the following current
and historical frame transmission statistics for
the device:
• Received Rate‘
• % Filtered
• % Forwarded
• Transmitted Rate
Bridging Performance View
Access: From the Application label of t he Chassis
Module icon, select Bridge Performance.
This view provides the following information on
current and historical frame rate statistics for the
bridging application:
InterfacePerformanceView
Access: From the Icon Subviews menu of th e Inter face
icon, select Performance.
This view provides the following information on
current and historical packet transmission
statistics, and error load statistics for the selected
interface:
• % Transmitted
• % Discarded
• % Error
• % Host Bound
• In Packet Rate
• Out Packet Rate
• Total Packet Rate
• In Load
• Out Load
• Total Load
• Received Rate
• % Filtered
• % Forwarded
• Transmitted Rate
Spectrum Enterprise ManagerPage19SmartSwitch 6000
Performance ViewsRepeater Port Performance View
Repeater Port Performance
View
Access: From the Chassis Module icon, select Repeater
Label, Repeater Performance.
This view provides the following current, average,
peak frame rate and error statistics for repeater
ports on the 6E123-50, 6E133-49, 6H123-50,
and 6H133-37 modules:
• Load
• Frame Rate
• % Error
• % Collisions
Spectrum Enterprise ManagerPage20SmartSwitch 6000
Device Views
This section describes the Device views and subviews available for models of SmartSwitch 6000 devices in
SPECTRUM.
Device Views
Device views use icons and labels to represent the
modeled device and its components, such as
modules, ports, and applications. There are four
types of Device views for the SmartSwitch 6000
models.
• Chassis Device View (page 21)
• Interface Device View (page 30)
• Backplane Device View (page 32)
• Physical Device View (page 36)
ChassisDeviceView
This view contains icons that represent the
various physical modules installed within the
chassis of the modeled devices. It also contains a
Chassis Information panel that shows chassis
power information. Figure 4 is an example of the
view with a device installed in Slot 4 of the
chassis. The Chassis Module icon is described
under Chassis Module Icon (page 22). The
Chassis Information panel is described under