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About this Book
This book descibes how to use the IBM 8265 Nways ATM Switch.
The ATM commands that you enter at the console to manage the ATM subsystem are described in detail
in the
IBM 8265 Nways ATM Switch Command Reference Guide
Who Should Use this Book
This book is intended for the following people at your site:
To understand the information presented in this book, you should be familiar with:
, SA33-0458.
Features and characteristics of the IBM 8265 Nways ATM Switch as described in
ATM Switch Product Description
Principles of Asynchronous Transfer Mode (ATM) technology
ATM Forum UNI Specification Versions 3.0, 3.1, and 4.0.
ATM Forum LAN Emulation Specification Version 1.0.
ATM Forum P-NNI Specification Version 1.0.
, GA33-0449.
IBM 8265 Nways
Where to Find More Information
The publications for the CPSW module and associated product documentation are listed in the
“Bibliography” on page 191.
World Wide Web You can access the latest news and information about IBM network products, customer
service and support, and microcode upgrades via the Internet, at the URL:
http://www.networking.ibm.com
Terms Used in This Book
The term
Control Point and Switch Module.
Control Point
refers to the ATM Control Point located in the IBM 8265 Nways ATM Switch
The term
Guide
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Command Reference Guide
, SA33-0458.
refers to the
IBM 8265 Nways ATM Switch Command Reference
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Part 1.Overview
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Chapter 1.Overview
ATM Networks
The purpose of an ATM network is to set up connections between ATM user devices, the two end points
of a connection.
IBM ATM subsystems can be interconnected in order to build a local, privately owned and administered
ATM network called an ATM Campus Network.
ATM
User
Devices
UNI
PNNI
PNNI
PNNI
UNI
PNNI
ATM
User
Devices
UNI
IISP
PNNI
IISP
Figure 1. Components of an ATM Campus Network
PNNI
ATM Peer groups
IISP
PNNI
UNI
IISP
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Network Components
The terms used to describe the components of an ATM Campus Network are defined here:
ATM Campus Network
One or more interconnected ATM peer groups.
This set of peer groups is controlled by one administrative domain and a single
private owner using one network access protocol (UNI).
ATM Peer GroupOne or more ATM switches interconnected by PNNI interfaces, and sharing the
same peer group identifier.
ATM User DeviceAn end system that encapsulates data into ATM cells and forwards them to the
ATM subsystem across a UNI interface. Examples of ATM user devices are:
Servers and workstations equipped with ATM adapters
ATM concentrators or workstations equipped with ATM adapters
Routers with ATM adapters
LAN ATM bridges.
The Control Point passes the network prefix of an ATM address to attached end
systems using the Interim Local Management Interface (ILMI) protocol.
Network Interfaces
The following protocols are defined in ATM standards for use across the interfaces connecting the
components of an ATM campus network:
UNIDefines the interface between an ATM user device (such as a terminal, router, bridge, server,
workstation, or concentrator equipped with an ATM adapter) and the ATM network. The ATM
subsystem supports the Private UNI as defined by the ATM Forum UNI Specifications V3.0,
V3.1 and V4.0, as well as UNI for Public carriers.
IISPDefines the interface between two ATM switches belonging to different ATM routing domains.
In the current release, IISP switches are used to interconnect PNNI peer groups.
Operator intervention is required in order to define the addresses reachable over IISP links.
You can define multiple IISP connections between two different peer groups.
PNNIDefines the interface between ATM switches in the same peer group.
The PNNI interface supports networking functions without the need of operator intervention,
such as routing, node failure and node recovery, backup, and topology management.
You can define multiple PNNI connections between two ATM switches.
VOIDDefines an interface between an ATM switch and a Wide Area Network (WAN) that is used to
carry a Virtual Path Connection (VPC). ILMI is not supported on VOID ports, however when a
VP tunnel is defined, signalling is supported through the VP.
AUTOThe interface is automatically set according to that of the incoming signal, as detected by ILMI.
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Switched Virtual Connections (SVCs)
The IBM 8265 supports Switched Virtual Connections (SVCs), both Virtual Paths (VPs) and Virtual
Channels (VCs). SVCs can use either Reserved Bandwidth (CBR and VBR) or Best Effort (ABR and UBR)
routing.
Permanent Virtual Connections (PVCs)
The IBM 8265 supports Permanent Virtual Connections (PVCs), both Virtual Paths (VPs) and Virtual
Channels (VCs). Point-to-Point PVCs can be configured for Reserved Bandwidth (CBR and VBR) or Best
Effort (ABR and UBR) routing. Point-to-Multipoint PVCs can be configured for Reserved Bandwidth (CBR
and VBR) or Best Effort (UBR only) routing.
Virtual Path Connections (VPCs)
The IBM 8265 supports Virtual Path Connections (VPCs) as a means of extending ATM connectivity
across standard WAN connections. Each VPC can be of UNI, IISP, or PNNI type. The physical connection
to the WAN is made across a VOID or Public UNI interface.
PNNI
The IBM 8265 supports a multi-level PNNI hierarchy using a best-match algorithm for Summary
Addresses. Peer Group Identifiers may be derived from the NSAP prefix or may be defined explicitly.
IBM's PNNI routing supports:
CBR, rtVBR, and nrtVBR Reserved Bandwidth routing with shortest-path path selection
ABR Best Effort routing with precomputed or on-demand path selection
UBR Best Effort routing with widest-path or shortest-path path selection.
Chapter 1. Overview5
Keeping Control Point Code Up-to-Date
New versions of code for upgrading 8265 CPSW and media modules that are already in operation are
available via the Internet, at the following URL:
http://www.networking.ibm.com/8265/8265fix.html
This is the '8265 Microcode Upgrades' home page. From here, you can select the code for the appropriate
8265 module.
Automatic Notification of Updates
To automatically receive notification when microcode updates are available, register your e-mail address at
the following URL:
http://www.networking.ibm.com/8265/8265reg.html
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Chapter 2.Configuring the IBM 8265
Before You Start
This chapter describes procedures for configuring your IBM 8265. Before beginning these procedures, be
sure you have:
1. Installed the ATM Workgroup Switch and attached a local configuration console, as described in the
IBM 8265 Installation Guide
2. Installed your ATM media modules, as described in the
For information on:
Using special console keyboard functions
Viewing command-line help
Entering ATM commands
see the
Configuration Procedures
Procedures in this chapter correspond to the three main parts of this manual. To configure the 8265,
follow the procedures described in each of the following sections:
“Preparing the Switch for Operation” on page 8
“Configuring Network Connections” on page 9
“Managing the Switch Hardware” on page 10.
IBM 8265 Command Reference Guide
Screen Samples
The example screen displays shown in this book are correct at the time of publication of this guide.
Actual displays may vary due to improvements in code or configuration options.
.
IBM 8265 Media Module Reference Guide
.
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Preparing the Switch for Operation
To configure the ATM Workgroup Switch in preparation for connecting it to a network:
1.
Logon
to the 8265 as Administrator, as described in “Logging On to the 8265 ATM Switch.”
2. Configure the
page 13.
Note: It is recommended to perform the initial configuration of the basic switch settings using a
local configuration console, before connecting the 8265 to the network.
3. If you will be accessing the 8265 Control Point using Classical IP Over ATM, configure the
settings
Note: Configuring the 8265 over a TELNET connection can only occur after the IP settings have
4. If you will be accessing the 8265 Control Point using LAN Emulation Over ATM, configure the
LANE settings
5. If you will be using an SNMP application to manage the 8265 Control Point, configure the
settings as described in Chapter 6, “Configuring SNMP and Web Server Parameters” on page 35.
as described in Chapter 4, “Configuring TCP/IP Settings” on page 27.
been configured.
basic switch settings
as described in Chapter 5, “Configuring LAN Emulation Settings” on page 29.
as described in Chapter 3, “Configuring Basic Parameters” on
Logging On to the 8265 ATM Switch
When the configuration console is properly connected to the 8265, the screen below is displayed:
àð
ATM Control Point Switch Telnet server at address 9.999.99.999
Press Enter
IP
SNMP
To log on to the switch:
1. Press Enter. The following prompt is displayed:
àð
8265 ATM Control Point and Switch Module
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Password:
2. Enter the Administrator password and press Enter. (The factory default Administrator password is
8265.)
Note: You have only ten seconds to enter a password when the password prompt is displayed. If you
do not enter a password, a timeout message is displayed. To re-display the password prompt
and start again, press Enter.
3. The console prompt appears, ready for receiving ATM commands:
àð
8265ATM>
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Configuring Network Connections
To configure ATM network connections from the ATM Control Point:
1. Configure the
“Working with Ports and Media Modules” on page 37.
2. To connect to switches across a WAN, configure
Chapter 9, “Linking Networks Through a WAN (VPCs)” on page 53.
3. To create PNNI peer groups, see the guidelines for configuring
as described in Chapter 11, “PNNI Networks” on page 61.
4. To define
Virtual Connections (PVCs and SVCs)” on page 63.
5. To manage and optimize
ATM Traffic” on page 67.
6. To control
Access Security” on page 77.
links
that connect the 8265 to other ATM devices, as described in Chapter 7,
PVCs
and to manage
access security
VPCs
(Virtual Path Connections), as described in
SVC
capacity, see the guidelines in Chapter 12, “Managing
ATM traffic
on the network, see the guidelines in Chapter 14, “Managing Network
on the 8265, see the guidelines in Chapter 13, “Managing
PNNI settings
(PNNI Card only)
Chapter 2. Configuring the IBM 82659
Managing the Switch Hardware
To configure the ATM Workgroup Switch:
1. For general guidelines on commands used to display switch or module information, and to reset
modules or the switch, see Chapter 15, “Management Tools” on page 93.
2. To configure
the guidelines in Chapter 17, “Managing the Power Subsystem” on page 103
3. To configure the
Intelligent Cooling Subsystem” on page 113.
4. To
upload
to a Server” on page 120.
5. To
download
page 122.
6. To
update microcode
power controller module, see the guidelines in “Code Upgrades” on page 123.
power budgets
Intelligent Cooling Subsystem
switch or security settings, dumps, traces, or error logs, see the procedures in “Uploads
switch or security settings, see the procedures in “Downloads from a Server” on
or FPGA picocode on the CPSW module, any ATM media module, or a
for modules,
fault-tolerant
, see the guidelines in Chapter 18, “Managing the
operation, and
power-down
strategy, see
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Chapter 3.Configuring Basic Parameters
This chapter describes how to configure the ATM switch address and basic Control Point/Switch (CPSW)
module parameters.
Basic Configuration Steps
To configure the CPSW, follow the steps listed below.
1. Define the
on page 14.
2. Set the CPSW user and administrator
page 15.
3. Set the node
4. Define the switch
5. Record the service
on page 19.
6. Specify the console
7. Set the console
8. Enable the sending of
in “Alert Settings” on page 22.
9. Select the
type and volume of traffic the switch will be handling), as described in “Memory Configuration” on
page 24.
For a detailed description of each CPSW configuration command, see the
Guide
.
ATM address
clock
timeout
of the IBM 8265, as described in “Configuring the ATM Switch Address”
, as described in “Setting the Node Clock” on page 17.
name
, as described in “Switch Name” on page 18.
contact
and
prompt
, as described in “Console Prompt” on page 20.
value, as described in “Console Timeout” on page 21.
alert
messages to an SNMP workstation or the local console, as described
memory configuration
passwords
location
you want to apply to the 8265 Control Point (according to the
information, as described in “Service Contact Information”
, as described in “Setting CPSW Passwords” on
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Configuring the ATM Switch Address
When an 8265 is powered on for the first time, it automatically loads a default configuration, including a
default ATM address. If you have multiple switches in your network, the default ATM address must be
reconfigured so that each switch has a unique address.
The ATM address of the IBM 8265 is configured using the command SET PNNI NODE:0
ATM_ADDRESS.
Notes:
1. The PNNI commands necessary for working with the ATM address are available on both the PNNI
and the IISP code versions.
2. The following procedure describes how to set the address for the 8265 switch itself. For information on
setting up PNNI peer groups, see Chapter 11, “PNNI Networks” on page 61.
To configure the ATM address:
1. Set the address using the command SET PNNI NODE:0 ATM_ADDRESS, followed by the 20-byte
ATM address.
2. Activate the new address using the command COMMIT PNNI. This resets the ATM system.
To display the current ATM address, use the commands SHOW PNNI NODE:0, or SHOW
FUTURE_PNNI NODE:0. See Chapter 11, “PNNI Networks” on page 61 for further information on
these and related PNNI commands.