Enterasys Networks 6H308-24, 6H308-48 User Manual

6H308-24 and 6H308-48 Fast Ethernet

Installation Guide

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This device complies with P art 15 of th e FCC rul es. Ope rat ion is sub ject to th e following two conditions: (1) this d evice may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause unde s i re d 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 whe n the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment uses, generates, and can radiate radio frequency

energy and if not instal led in accordance with the operator’s manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense.

WARNING: Changes or modifications made to this device which are not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equ ip ment.

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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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Figures ............................................................................................................................................ix

Tables.............................................................................................................................................. x

ABOUT THIS GUIDE

Using This Guide....................... ............................................. ...... ................................... xi

Structure of This Guide ..................................................................................................xii

Related Documents........................................................................................................xii

Document Conventions.................................................................................................xiii

Getting Help..................................................................................................................xiv

INTRODUCTION

1.1 Connectivity.....................................................................................................1-3

1.2 Runtime IP Address Discovery .......................................................................1-3

1.3 Half-Duplex/Full-Duplex Auto-Negotiation ......................................................1-3

1.4 SmartT runk......................................................................................................1-4

1.5 Remote Monitoring (RMON) ..... ...... ....... ...... ....... ...... ...... ................................1-4

1.6 Broadcast Suppression...................................................................................1-4

1.7 Port/VLAN Redirect Functions........................................................................1-5

1.8 Traffic Rate Limiting ........................................................................................1-5

1.9 Flow Control....................................................................................................1-6

1.10 GARP Switch Operation..................................................................................1-6

1.11 802.1 Port Priority ...........................................................................................1-6

1.12 Distributed Chassis Management...................................................................1-7

1.13 Management ...................................................................................................1-7

1.14 Switching Options ...........................................................................................1-8

1.15 Standards Compatibility ...................................................................... ...... ......1-8

1.16 LANVIEW Diagnostic LEDs ............................................................................1-8

NETWORK REQUIREMENTS

2.1 SmartTrunk Feature ........................ ....... ............................................. ...... ......2-1

2.2 100BASE-FX Fiber Optic Network..................................................................2-1

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INSTALLATION

3.1 Unpacking the Module ....................................................................................3-2

3.2 Installing Optional FLASH Upgrade................................................................3-2

3.3 Installing the Module into the MATRIX E7 Chassis.........................................3-3

3.4 Installing the Module into the 6C105 Chassis.................................................3-5

3.5 Connecting to the Network..............................................................................3-7

3.6 Completing the Installation..............................................................................3-9

INDEX

TROUBLESHOOTING

4.1 Using LANVIEW..............................................................................................4-1

4.2 Troubleshooting Checklist...............................................................................4-5

4.3 Using the RESET Button.................................................................................4-7

SPECIFICATIONS

A.1 Module Specifications .....................................................................................A-1

A.2 Fiber Budget.......... ...... ....... ...... ....... ...... ....... ...... ....... ...... ...... ..........................A-2

A.3 COM Port Pinout Assignments .......................................................................A-3

A.4 Regulatory Compliance...... ...... ....... ...... ....... ...... .............................................A-3

MODE SWITCH BANK SETTINGS AND OPTIONS

B.1 Required Tools................................................................................................B-1

B.2 Setting the Mode Switches..............................................................................B-2

B.3 FLASH Upgrade..............................................................................................B-4

B.3.1 Locating the FLASH Module...........................................................B-4

B.3.2 Installing the FLASH Module ..........................................................B-5

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Figure Page

1-1 The 6H308-24 and 6H308-48 Modules...........................................................................1-2

3-1 Installing the Module into the MATRIX E7 Chassis.........................................................3-4

3-2 Installing the Module into the 6C105 Chassis .................................................................3-6

3-3 Connecting a Fiber Optic Segment to the Module ..........................................................3-8

4-1 LANVIEW LEDs ..............................................................................................................4-1

4-2 RESE T Button................. ...... ....... ...... ....... ...... ....... ............................................. ...... ..... .4-7

B-1 Mode Switch Location.....................................................................................................B-2

B-2 FLASH Module Location .................................................................................................B-4

B-3 Installing the FLASH.................................. ...... ....... ...... ....... ...... ...... ....... ...... ...................B-5

Figures ix

Tables

Table Page

3-1 Contents of Module Carton ...........................................................................................3-2

4-1 LANVIEW LEDs............................................................................................................4-2

4-2 Troubleshooting Checklist.............................................................................................4-5

A-1 Module Specifications ..................................................................................................A-1

A-2 Transmitter Power (1300 nm) ......................................................................................A-2

A-3 COM Port Pin Assignments.........................................................................................A-3

A-4 Compliance Standards..................... ...... ....... ...... ....... ...... ............................................A-3

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About This Guide

Welcome to the 6H308-24 and 6H308-48 Fast Ethernet User’s Guide. This guide describes the 6H308-24 and 6H308-48 modules and provides information concerning network requirements, installation, and troubleshooting. For information about how to use Local Management to configure and manage the 6H308-24 and 6H308-48 module, refer to the Enterasys Networks MATRIX E7 Series and SmartSwitch 6000 Series Modules Local Management User’s Guide

available on the web. To access the user’s guide on the web, refer to “Related Documents” in this preface.

Important Notice

Depending on the firmware version used in the 6H308-24 or 6H308-48 module, some features described in this document may not be supported. Refer to the Release Notes shipped with the module to determine which features are supported.

USING THIS GUIDE

Read through this guide to completely understand the product capabilities and how to install the modules.

A general working knowledge of Ethernet and IEEE 802.3 type data communications networks and their physical layer components is helpful when using this module.

NOTE: In this document, the 6H308-24 and 6H308-48 may also be referred to as

“module”. Any module references that are specific to a particular module, the module will be referred to by name.

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Structure of This Guide

STRUCTURE OF THIS GUIDE

This guide is organized as follows: This chapter provides preliminary information to aid in using this manual, lists technology and

user guides that may help the user set up and manage the module, and gives instructions on ho w to get help from Enterasys Networks.

Chapter 1, Introduction, provides an overview of the module and its features. Chapter 2, Network Requirements, outlines the network requirements th at must be met be fore

installing the module.

Chapter 3, Installation, provides instructions on how to install the module, and connect segments

to the module.

Chapter 4, Troubleshooting, describes the function of the LANVIEW LEDs, which can help to

quickly diagnose network/operational problems.

Appendix A, Specifications, contains information on functionality and operating specifications,

connector pinouts, environmental requirements, and physical properties.

Appendix B, Mode Switch Bank Settings and Options, describes how to set the Mode Switch

and install options.

DOCUMENT CONVENTIONS

The guide uses the following conventions:

NOTE: Calls the reader’s attention to any item of information that may be of special importance.

TIP: Conveys helpful hints concerning procedures or actions.

CAUTION: Contains information essential to avoid damage to the equipment.

ELECTRICAL HAZARD: Warns against an action that could result in personal injury or

death due to an electrical hazard.

WARNING: Warns against an action that could result in personal injury or death.

Document Conventions

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Getting Help

GETTING HELP

For additional support related to the module or any documents, contact Enterasys Networks using one of the fo llowing methods:

World Wide Web http://www.enterasys/ Phone (603) 332-9400 Internet mail support@enterasys FTP ftp://ftp.enterasys

To send comments or suggestions concerning this document, contact the Te chnical Writing Department via the following email address: TechWriting@enterasys.com

Make sure to include the document Part Number in the email message.

Before contacting Enterasys Networks, have the following information ready:

• Your Enterasys Networks service contract number

• A description of the failure

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

switches, rebooting the unit, etc.)

• The serial and revision numbers of all involved Enterasys Networks products in the network

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

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

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

• Any previous Return Material Authorization (RMA) numbers

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Introduction

This chapter introduces the 6H308-24 and 6H308-48 Fast Ethernet switching modules.

Important Notice

Depending on the firmware version used in the module, some features described in this document may not be supported. Refer to the Release Notes shipped with the module to determine which features are supported.

The 6H308-24 module (Figure 1-1) features 24 100BASE-FX switched ports connected via 24 MT-RJ fiber connectors. The 6H308-48 module (Figure 1-1) features 48 100BASE-FX switched ports connected via 48 MT-RJ fiber connectors.

Each of the fixed front panel ports can operate in either half-duplex or full-duplex mode of operation, as determined by auto-negotiation. Full-duplex can also be manually configured.

Each module is a high-speed network switch that supports IEEE 802.1D switching (bridging). Distributed Chassis Management (DCM) and SecureFast Switching (SFS) functionality is not supported when the modu le is installed in the MATRIX E7. Both DCM and SFS are supported fo r this module when it is installed in the 6C105 SmartSwitch 6000 chassis.

The module ports can be configured to control tr affic in several ways, incl udi ng prioritizing traffic flow according to protocol type. The module can also be configured to establish 802.1Q Virtual Local Area Networks (VLANs) and control the flow of frames associated with each VLAN according to priority and Ether type. Detailed information about VLANs is provided in the Enterasys Networks MATRIX E7 Series and S martSwitc h 6000 Series Modul es Local Manage ment User’s Guide.

The module receives power and backplane connectivity when it is inserted into an Enterasys Networks MATRIX E7 or 6C105 chassis.

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