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DIGITAL VN swit ch 9 00GV Instal lation and Confi guration

Part Number: EK–DVNGV–IN. A01

September 1998

This manual describes how to install and con figure the DIGITAL VNswitch 900GV module .

Revision Information: This is a new document.

Cabletr on Systems reserves the right to make changes in specif ications and other information contain ed in this document without prior notic e. The reader should in all cases cons ult Cabletron Systems to determine whether any such changes have been made.

The hardware, firmware, or soft w are described in this manual is subj ect to change w ithout notice. IN NO EVENT SHALL CABLETRON SYSTEMS BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL, INDIRECT,

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Cabletron Systems is a registe re d trad emark, and clearVISN, the clearVISN logo, DEChub and VNswitch are trademarks of Cabletron Systems, Inc.

DEC, ThinWire, DIGITAL and the DIGITAL logo are trademarks of Compaq Compute r

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FCC Notice — Class A Computing Device: This equi pm ent generates, uses, and may emit radio frequency energy. The equipment has been type tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device pursuant to Part 15 of FCC rules, which are designed to provide reasonable pr otection against such radio frequency interference. Operati on of this equipment in a residential a rea may c ause interference in which case the user at his own expense will be required to take whatever m easures may be required to correct the interference. Any modific ations to this device - unless expressly approved by the manufacturer - can void the user's author ity to operate this equipment under part 15 of the FCC rules.

VCCI Notice — Class A Computing Devic e: This equi pm ent is in the Class A category (information equipment to be used in commercial and/or indust rial areas) and conform s to the standards set by the Volunt ary Control Council for Interference by Data Processing Equipment and E lectronic O ffice Mac hines aimed at preventing radio i nterference in commer cial and/or industrial areas. Consequent ly, when used in a residential area or in an adjacent area thereto, radio interference may be caused to radios and TV receivers. Re ad the instructions for correct handling.

CE Notice — Class A Computing Device: Warning!

This is a Cla ss A pr oduct. In a do mest ic envi ro nmen t, thi s pr oduc t may caus e rad io int er feren ce, in which case the user may be required to take adequate mea sures.

Achtung!

Dieses ist ein Gerät der Funkstörgrenzw ertklasse A. In Wohnbereichen können bei Betrieb dieses Geräte s Rundfunks törungen auftreten, in welchen Fällen der Benutzer für ent sprechende Gegenma

ist.

Avertissement!

Cet appar eil est un appareil de Clas se A. Dans un envi ronnement résidentiel cet appareil peut provoquer des broui llages radioélectriques. Dans ce cas, il peut être demandé à l'utilis ateur de pre ndre les mes ures appropriées.

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Preface

Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .vii

Purpose of the Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .vii

Intended Audience . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .vii

Organization. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . viii

Associated Documents. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ix

Conventions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .x

Accessing Online Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xi

Documentation Comments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xi

Online Services. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xi

Safety

Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .xv

1 Product Introduction

Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1

In This Chapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1

What is the DIGITAL VNswitch 900GV? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2

Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3

Hot Swap. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3

Configuration and Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3

Bridging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-4

Ethernet. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4

SNMP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4

MIBS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1- 5

RMON . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5

VLAN Secure Domains . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-6

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2 Installing the DIGITAL VNswitch 900GV

Overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1

Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1

In This Chapter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1

Module Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2

Front Panel Com ponents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2

Back Panel Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4

How to Install the Module. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-5

Task 1: Compare the Power Ratings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-5

Task 2: Seat the Module. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-6

Task 3: Verify Initial LED Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-7

Task 4: Connect the LDM Port Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-8

Task 5: Connect the GBIC Connector. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-9

Task 6: Connect the Duplex SC Cable. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-10

3 Installing the Setup Port Cable

Overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1

Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1

In This Chapter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1

Setup Port Signaling Standards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2

Setup Port Device Cabling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 - 2

Connecting to the Setup Port. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3

4 Configuring the Module in a DIGITAL MultiSwitch 900

Overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1

Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1

In This Chapter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1

Assigning an IP Address. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2

DIGITAL MultiSwitch 900 INSTALLATION MENU . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-3

[9] Start Redirect Mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-4

Using Menus to Configure the Module. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-5

[1] Restart with Factory Defaults . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-6

[2] Restart with Current Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-7

[3] Show Current Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-8

[4] Configure IP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-9

[1] Set SNMP Read/Write Community . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-11

[2] Add SNMP Trap Address. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-12

[3] Delete SNMP Trap Address. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-13

[4] Set In-Band Interface IP Address. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-14

[5] Set Out-of-Band Interface IP Address . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-15

[6] Set Default Gateway . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-16

[5] Go to Local Console . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-17

[6] Product-Specific Options (VNswitch 900GV) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-18

[10] Product-Specific Options (MultiSwitch 900). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-19

5 Removing the Cables, Connector and Module

Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-1

Introduction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-1

In This Chapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-1

Removing the Cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2

Removing the GBIC Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-3

Unseating th e Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-4

A Problem Solving

Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .A-1

Introduction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .A-1

In This Appendix . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .A-1

Normal Power-Up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .A-2

LED Descriptions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .A-3

Problem Solving Using LEDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .A - 5

B Connec tors and A dapters

Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .B-1

In This Appendix . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .B-1

Connectors and Pin Assignments. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .B-2

10BaseT Port (8-pin MJ) St raight-through Connector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .B-2

Adapters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .B-3

H8571-J Adapter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .B-3

H8575-A Adapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .B - 4

C Product Specifications

Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .C-1

In This Appendix . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .C-1

Product Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .C-2

Acoustical Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .C-3

Connectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .C-4

Overview

Purpose of the Manual

This manual describes how to install and set up the DIGITAL VNswitch 900GV module. It als o provides problem solving, connector and adapter, and pin assignme nt information.

Intended Audience

This manual is in tended for use by pers onnel who wi ll insta ll and set u p the DIGIT AL VNswitch 900GV module.

Preface

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Organization

This manual is organized as follows:

Section Description

Chapter 1 Provides an overview of the DI GITAL VNswitch 900GV

Chapter 2 Provides instructions for installing the DIGITAL VNswitch

Chapter 3 Provides inst ructions for installing the setup port on the

Chapter 4 Provides inform ation on how to configure the DIGITAL

Chapter 5 Provides informat ion on how to remove the DIGITAL

module and describe s it s feat ures.

900GV module in a DIGITAL MultiSwitch 900 chassis.

DIGITAL MultiSwitc h 900 cha ssis.

VNswitch 900GV module in a DIGITAL MultiSwitch 900 chassis.

VNswitch 900GV module from the DIGITAL MultiSwitch 900 chassis.

Appendix A Provides inst allation-specific proble m solving information

using the LEDs. Appendix B Provides connector and pin assignment information. Appendix C Provides product specifications and a parts list.

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Asso ciated D o c u m e n t s

The following documents provide relate d information. For info rmation on how to order additional documen tation, see the ordering i nformation provided in this preface.

Title and Order Description

Associated Documents

DIGITAL VNswitch 900 Series Technical Overview

DIGITAL VNswitch 900 Series Switc h Management

DIGITAL MultiSwitch 900

Owner’s Manual

EK-DH2MS-OM

clearV I SN I ns ta l lation Provides pre - a nd post -inst alla tion i nformat ion , as

clearV ISN O ve r vi ew Provides an overview of the cle arVISN software,

clearVISN User’s Guide Provides information for starting and configuring

OPEN DECconnect Applications Guide

EC-G2570-42

Provides a technical overview of the VNswitch 900 family of high-density switching products.

Describes how to configure, monit or, and manage a VNswitch 900 series module.

Provides installation, use, security, and troubleshooting information for the DIGITAL MultiSwitch 900 (form erly DEChub 900 MultiSwitch).

well as actual ins tallati o n procedur es for each clearVISN application.

an explanation of ea ch ap plication, and descriptions of all concepts necessary to understand and use the applications efficiently.

each clearVISN application, and general use information.

Provides inform ation to help plan and install networking systems based on the DIGITAL OPEN DECconnect System and networking pr oducts.

Event Logging System Messages Guide

Bridge and Extended LAN Reference

EK-DEBAM-HR

Describes mess ages logged by the Event Logging System.

Describes how bridg es are used to create ex tended local area network s (LANs). The des criptions include the use of bri dges in extended LAN configurations, information on LAN interconnections, overall bri dge operation, spanning tree, bridge management, and solving bridge-related problems in a network.

Conventions

This book uses th e following conventions.

Convention Description NOTE Contains info rma tion of special interest.

Special Type Indicates system output in examples.

Boldface Indicates user input in examples. <Return> Indicates that you should press the Return key.

Accessing Online Information

Documentation Comments

If you have comments or suggestions about this document, send them to

TechWriting@cabletron.com

Online Services

To locate product -specific in formation, refer to one of the following World Wide Web sites:

Americas: http://www.networks.digital.com

http://www.cabletron.com/ Europe http://www.networks.europe.digital.com Asia Pacific h ttp:// www.networks.digital.com.au

Accessing Online Information

Overview

Safety

The cautions that m ust be observed for the hardware des cribed in this manual ar e listed below in English, German, French, and Spanish. Any warning or caution that appears in this manual is defined as follows:

WARNING Contains information to preven t personal injury. CAUTION Contains info rma tion to prevent damage to equ ipment. VORSICHT Enthält Informationen, d ie beachte t w erden müssen um

den Benutzer vor Sch aden zu bewahren.

ACHTUNG Enthält Informationen, d ie beachte t w erden müssen um

die Gerate vor Schaden zu bewahren.

DANGER Signale les infor mation s destinées à p r évenir les

accidents corporels.

ATTENTION Signale les infor mation s destinées à p r évenir la

détérioration du matériel.

AVISO Contiene información para evitar daños personales. PRECAUCIÓN Contiene información para evitar daños al equipo.

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CAUTION This action deletes all configured settings and r eplaces

them with factory default values. All con f iguration settings will be lost.

ACHTUNG Bei diesem Vorgang werden alle

Konfigurationseinstellungen gelöscht und die Werkseins tellungen wieder eingesetzt. Alle Konfigurationsdaten gehen verloren.

ATTENTION Cette acti on supprime tous les par am ètres de

configuratio n et le s re mpla ce p ar des va leur s pr édéfini es. Tous les paramètres de configuration se ront perdus.

PRECAUCIÓN Esta intervención borrará todos los parámetros de

configuración y los sustituirá por valores por defecto definidos de f ábrica. Se perder án todos los parám etros de configuración.

W ARNING Some fiber optic equipment can emit las er o r in frared

light that can injure your eyes. Never look into an opti cal fiber or connector port. Alwa ys assume the cable is connected to a li ght source.

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VORSICHT Bestimmte Lichtleitergeräte können für die Augen

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Overview

This chapter describes the features of the DIGITAL VNswitch 900GV module. For further technical information on the DIGITAL VNswitch 900GV, refer to the

DIGITAL VNswitch 900 Series Switch Management and th e DIGITAL VNswitch 900 Series Technical Overview.

In This Chapter

This chapter contains the following topics:

Topic Page

What is the DIGITAL VNswitch 900GV? 1-2

Chapter 1

Product Introduction

Features 1-3

Product Introduction 1-1

What is the DIGITAL VNswitch 900GV?

What is the DIGITAL VNs witch 900GV?

The DIGITAL VNswitch 900GV (also referred to in this ma nual as the module) is a single Gigabit Ethernet port swit ch tha t allows a Modular Media Interface (MMI) connection u sing industry standard GBIC (Gigabit Interface Connector). The Gigabit Ethernet port supports: Gigabit Ethernet Single-Mode Fiber (SMF), and Gigabit Ethernet Multi-Mode Fiber (MMF).

The DIGITAL VNswitch 900GV network module is a true backbone network switch that supports complete filtering (including source addre ss, destinati on address, protocol ty pe, and VLAN) for greater network contr ol, increased security and bandwidth utilization, and red uced propagation of network problems.

The module includ es a large address table (approximately 8,000 entries) and is fully IEEE 802.1d standar ds-compliant, ensuring the high pe rformance and packet int egrity

required in large switched networks. The module’s MMI port is IEEE 802.3z standards-compliant.

When install ed into a MultiSwitch 900 chassis and connect ed to the VNbus, the module can function as an uplink for other DIGITAL VNswitch 900 series modul es .

You can install and configure the m odule in a DIGITAL Mult iSwitch 900 cha ssis. The module is fully interoperable with ot her modules when installed in the DIGITAL MultiSwitch 900 cha ssis.

1-2 Product Introduction

Features

This sectio n describes the features of the DIGITA L VNswitch 900GV module. For further information, refer to the DIGITAL VNswitch 900 Series Technic al Ove rview.

Hot Swap

With hot-swapping capabilities, you can install or remove the DIGITAL VNswitch 900GV from a DIGITAL Mul tiSwitch 90 0 chassis without t urning off the power of the DIGITAL MultiSwitc h 900. T he MMI ca rds, also hot-swappab le, can be removed from the modu le without detaching the module from the chassis.

Configuration and Management

The following conf iguration and management options are available:

• Auto-configuring at power-up.

• Support for up to 256 internal addresses for management and other purposes.

• Manageable via SNMP and the Command Line Interface (CLI) management via

Telne t or an att a ch ed terminal dev i ce.

• Upgradeable device firmware (in nonvol atile flash memory) usin g TFTP with

clearVISN Flash Loader.

Features

• A built-in S NMP management agent. It supports a c om prehensive graphical user

interface (GUI) (using the clearVISN MultiChassis Manager) that is identical for both in-band and out-of-band management.

• Support for up to approxi mately 8,000 network addresses.

• User-configured rate limiting for broadcast and multicast packets by a ddress and

specified protocol.

• Serves as an uplink to Gigab it backbones for Ethernet, Fast E thernet, FDDI and

ATM modules installed in a MultiSwitch 900.

Product Introduction 1-3

Features

Bridging

Ethernet

SNMP

The following bridging features and options are available:

• High-speed local traffic filtering and forwarding

• Compliant with spanning tree loop detection protocol, IEEE 802.1d

• Support for mu ltiple spann ing tr ees with the ability to turn off the spanning tree

algorithm on an in dividual port

The Ethernet feature supports the followin g:

• Full-duplex operation over Gigabit Ethernet port

• IEEE 803.2z pause control .

The DIGITAL VNswitch 900GV has a built-in SNMP agent and can be managed by any generic SNMP managemen t application.

• SNMP support for GETs and for the following standard traps, along with many

proprietary traps:

—coldStart —warmStart — linkUp — linkDown

1-4 Product Introduction

MIBS

Features

The following MIBs are supported:

— MIB II (RFC 1213) — Interfaces MIB (RFC 1573) — Bridge MIB (RFC 1493) — DIGITAL VLAN V1 MIB — DIGITAL VLAN V2 MIB — DIGITAL Comet MIB —Proteon MIB — Ethernet MIB (RFC 1643) — DIGITAL Public Common MIB (pcom) — DIGITAL Internal Common MIB (icom) — DIGITAL ELAN Vendor MIB V3.0 (elan MIB) — RMON MIB RCFs

RMON

— DIGITAL VLAN MIB V1

The DIGITAL VNswitch 900GV supports the following RMON groups:

• Events

• Alarms

• Statistics

• History

Product Introduction 1-5

Features

VLAN Secure Domains

The VLAN Secure Domains (VSD) support has the f ollowing features:

• Ability to group ports into VSDs

• Ability to join VS Ds in different modules in th e DIGITAL VNswit ch family

across the VNbus

• Support of port groups wi thin a MultiSwitch 900 to create larger distributed

multicast domains

• Support for as many as 32 port-based VSDs across each VNbus

• Support for multiple spanning trees per module, one pe r VSD

For further informatio n, refer to th e clearVISN User’s Guide, the clearVISN Overview, or the DIGITAL VNswitch 900 Series Technical Overview manual.

1-6 Product Introduction

Installing the DIGITAL VNswitch 900GV

Overview

Introduction

This chapter desc ribes the front and back pane l com ponents of the DIGITAL VNswitch 900GV module and pro vides the tasks for insta lling the module into a DIGITAL MultiSwitch 900 chassis.

In This Chapter

This chapter contains the following topics:

Topic Page

Module Components 2-2

Chapter 2

How to Install the Module 2-5

Installing the DIGITAL VNswi tch 900GV 2-1

Module Components

The following secti ons descr ibe the fro nt an d back pane l component s for the DIGITAL VNswitch 900GV module.

For more information about the module’s LEDs, refe r to Append ix A.

Front Panel Components

Figure 2-1 shows the front panel components and Ta ble 2- 1 describes them. Figure 2-1: Front Panel LEDs and Connectors

2 9

Tab le 2- 1: Front Panel LEDs and Connectors

Item Icon Name Description

1 Power LED Lights when the module has power.

2 Module OK

LED

3 VNbus Stat us

LED

1211

NPB-1070-98F

Lights when the module passes self-test.

Shows if the module i s prope rly at tach ed to a VNbus backplane.

4 VNbus

2-2 Installing the DIGITAL VNswitch 900GV

Activity LED

Indica te s ne twork traffi c.

(continued on next page)

Item Icon Name Description

Module Components

5 Load/Dump/

Management(LDM)

Indicates the link status of the Load/ Dump/Management port.

Port Status LED

6 LDM Activity LED Indicates when the LDM port is

transmitting or receiving packets.

7 LDM Port Dedicated 10BaseT Ethernet port.

Supports upline dump. (A dump entry must be set up in config_acct in order for th e du mp to occur.) Th is port is wired as a straight-through connector.

8 Reset/Dump But ton Used to either reset the module or

perform an upline dump, followed by a reset. (A dump entry must be set up in config_acct in order for t he dump to occur.) If this button is pressed as operational code initializes, the modu l e w il l r es e t to current settings. If the module is in operation mode, hold the button for five sec onds. Use a non-conductive device to press the button.

9 Port Activity LED Indicates network traffic level.

10 Port Status LED Shows the status of the port s. Indicates

if the port is enabled or dis abled and receiving a valid link.

11 FRU LED Indicates the GBIC is a Field

Replacable Un it (FR U ) .

12 MMI port for

Gigabit Ethernet connectors

Support for Gigabit Ethernet MultiMode Fiber (MMF), Gigabit Eth ernet Single-Mode Fiber (SMF). The GBIC connecto rs are color coded : black f o r shortwave and blue for longwave.

The VNbus Status and Traf fic LEDs display different indications during a loa d s tate. Refer to the release

notes for current descriptions.

Installing the DIGITAL VNswitch 900GV 2-3

Module Components

Back Panel Components

Figure 2-2 shows the front panel components and Ta ble 2- 2 describes them. Figure 2-2: Back Panel Components

234

NPB-9723-95F

Tab le 2- 2: Back Panel Components

Item Name Description

1 Locking tab Locks the module into a MultiSwitch 900

backplane. Con tains the hot-swap switch lever.

2 48-pin connector Provides network and power connections to the

module when the module is installed in a MultiSwitch 900 .

3 Grounding bolt Provides a chassis grounding connection

between the module an d the MultiSwitch 900.

4 Manufacturing label Lists the module’s part number, serial number,

revision level, and power requirements.

5 160-pin connector Provides network and power connections to the

module when the module is installed into a MultiSwitch 900 .

6 Mounting tab Secures the module when it is installed into a

MultiSwitch 900 .

7 Grounding fingers Provide additional chassis g rounding between

the module and a MultiSwitch 900.

2-4 Installing the DIGITAL VNswitch 900GV

How to Install the Module

The hot-swap fea ture al lows yo u to i nstall t he modul e into t he DIGI TAL Mult iSwit ch 900 without turn ing off power. Seating the modu le initiates the power-up.

To install the module, complete the following tasks.

Task 1: Compare the Power Ratings

Compare your module’s p ower requirements (1) with the value s sho wn in the Chassi s Manager (2) status displ ay (Figure 2-3).

If any of the module’s power requirements exceed the values shown in the status display, add another power supply (see the DIGITAL MultiSwitch 900 Owner’s

Manual).

Figure 2-3: Sample Power Ratings

How to Install the Module

41.0W

6.70 A

0.12 A

0.50 A

5 V 12 V 15 V

Available: 90.5 W 5V: 13.0 A, 15V: 3.5 A

NPB-1048-98F

Installing the DIGITAL VNswitch 900GV 2-5

How to Install the Module

Task 2: Seat the Module

To seat the module int o a DIGITAL MultiSwitch 900 (Figure 2-4), complete the following steps:

Step Action 1 Place the module’ s mounting tab (1) into a mounting slot on the

DIGITAL MultiSwitch 900.

2 Pu l l u p th e re lease leve r (2) to its unlocked position. 3 Pivot the module on the mounting tab, align the connectors, and firmly

push the module onto the back plane connectors.

4 Pr e s s do w n th e r el e a s e le v er (3) to ensure that it is locked.

Figure 2-4: Seating the Module

NPB-0004-95F

2-6 Installing the DIGITAL VNswitch 900GV

Task 3: Verify Initial LED Operation

If… Then…

This is a new installation Turn on the power to the DIGITAL

How to Install the Module

MultiSwitch 900.

The module was installed while the DIGITAL MultiSwitch 900 is powered up

To verify initi al L ED ope ration, check the following stages:

Stage De scri ption 1 When the module receives power, the module ’s Power LED lights and

remains lit.

2 The module runs a self–test.

The initial self-test takes appr oximately thre e minutes to

Note: complete.

3 After the module completes self-test, the Module OK LED lights and

remains lit.

4 The DIGITAL Mult iS witch 900 LCD display shows VNswitch

900GV.

Seating the module initiates the modu le’s power–up sequence.

If the LEDs do not operate as described, refer to Appendix A, Problem Solving.

For locations of the module’s LEDs, refer to Figure 2-1.

Installing the DIGITAL VNswitch 900GV 2-7

How to Install the Module

Task 4: Connect the LDM Port Cable

To perform a remote dump, the LDM cabl e mu st be connected to the LDM port. The LDM port uses straight-through, 10Base T, 8-pin MJ connectors.

To connect th e LDM port c able t o the LDM po rt (Figur e 2-5), complete the following steps:

Step Action 1 Align the release tab on the cable plug (1), with the keyway on the

module’s 10BaseT port connector.

2 Insert the plug into the connector , ensuring that the rele ase tab snaps into

the locked position.

Figure 2-5: LDM Port Cable Conne ct i on

e rn e

VNswitch 900GV

I/E D D F

2-8 Installing the DIGITAL VNswitch 900GV

NPB-1051-98F

Task 5: Connect the GBIC Connector

The DIGITAL VNswitch 900GV uses a Gigabit Interface Converter (GBIC) connector.

To connect the GBIC connector (Figure 2-6), co mplete the following steps :

Step Action 1 Se l ect th e ap p r o pri ate GBIC as li st ed in th e section title d Task 6 :

Connect the Duplex SC Cables.

2 Align the release tab on the cable plug (1), with the keyway on the

module’s GBIC port connector.

3 Insert the plug into the connector , ensuring that the rele ase tab snaps into

the locked position.

Figure 2-6: GBIC Connection

How to Install the Module

VNswitch 900GV

NPB-1067-98F

Installing the DIGITAL VNswitch 900GV 2-9

How to Install the Module

Task 6: Connect the Duplex SC Cables

The DIGITAL VNswitch 900GV uses both Single-Mode Fiber (SMF) and MultiMode Fiber (MMF) port connectors .

Some fiber optic equipment can emit laser or infrared light that can injure your eyes. Never look into an opt ical fiber or connector port. Always assume t he cable is connected to a light source.

Table 2-3 and Table 2-4 describe s upported Short Wave Length and Long Wave Length cable distances.

Tab le 2- 3: Short Wave Length - Black (HP 5601 - 850)

Fiber Size Fiber Bandwidth Distance

62.5 Microns (MMF): 160MHz per Kilo me ter 2 to 220 Meters 200MHz per Kilometer 2 to 275 Meters

WARNING

50.0 Microns (MMF) 400MHz per Kilometer 2 to 250 Meters

Tab le 2- 4: Long Wave Length - Blue (HP 5611 - 1300)

Fiber Size Fiber Bandwidth Distance

62.5 Microns (MMF) 500MHz per Kilometer 2 to 550 Meters*

50.0 Microns (MMF) 400MHz per Kilometer 2 to 550 Meters*

10.0 Microns (SMF) 2 to 5,000 Meters

* requires of fset launch fiber jumper MMF indicates Multi Mode Fiber SMF indicates Single Mode Fiber

2-10 Installin g the DIGI TAL VNswitch 900GV

Overview

Introduction

The setup por t on the DIGITAL Mult iSwit ch 900 chassi s allo ws you to ac ces s and set DIGITAL VNswitch 900GV parameters. This chapter describes how to access the module from the DIGITAL MultiSwitch 900 setup port and how to set those parameters.

In This Chapter

This chapter contains the following topics:

Topic Page

Setup Port Signaling Standards 3-2

Chapter 3

Installing the Setup Port Cable

Setup Port Device Cabling 3-2 Connecting to the Setup Port 3-3

Installing the Set up Port Cable 3-1

Setup Port Signaling Standards

Signals from the MultiSwitch 900 Chassis Manager setup port conform to the EIA232D signal ing standard at 9600 b aud. To the user, the port appea rs as a data terminal equipment (DTE) device.

The MultiSwitch 900 Chassi s Manager setu p port is compati ble with devic es that use the EIA-423 signaling standard.

Setup Port Device Cabling

The setup port (Figure 3-1) on the DIGITAL MultiSwitch 900 chassis can be connected to a setup port device (a terminal or personal computer) by using the

following cables and adapters:

If the setup port device is… Use this cable… With this adapter…

PC with a 9-pin D-sub communications port

Terminal with a 25-pin D-sub connector

Terminal with a 6-pin MMJ connector

BN24H-xx

BN24H-xx1

H8571-J

H8575-A

Not required

xx indicates cable length in meters

For further information on available connectors pin assignments, and adapters used with this product, refer to Appendix B.

3-2 Installing the Setup Port Cable

Connecting to the Setup Port

To connect to the se tup port on the module, complete the followi ng steps:

Step Action 1 Ensure that the tra nsmit and re ceive baud rates on the setup port dev ice

are set to 9600 baud, 8-bits, no parity.

2 Connect the setup port device to the setup port connector on the

DIGITAL MultiSwitch 900.

The following le gend identifies the setup port cabling in Figure 3-1:

Item Description 1 Out-of-Band Management (OBM) Port 2 Setup Port 3 Setup Port Cable

Connecting to the Setup Port

4 Setup Port Device

Installing the Set up Port Cable 3-3

Connecting to the Setup Port

Figure 3-1: Setup Port Cabling Components

DIGITAL MultiSwitch 900

BN24H

After all cables are connected, go to Chapter 4.

3-4 Installing the Setup Port Cable

H8571-J

H8575-A

Configuring the Module in a DIGITAL

Overview

Introduction

This chapter describes how to configure your DIGITAL VNswitch 900GV module when it is installed in a DIGITAL MultiSwitch 900 chassis.

In This Chapter

This chapter contains the following topics:

Topic Page

Assigning an IP Address 4-2

Chapter 4

MultiSwitch 900

DIGITAL MultiSwitch 900 INSTALLATION MENU 4-3 [9] Start Redirect Mode 4-4 Using Menus to Configure the Module 4-5

[1] Restart with Factory Defaults 4-6 [2] Restart with Current Settings 4-7 [3 ] Sh o w Cu rrent Settings 4-8 [4] Configure IP 4-9 [5] Go to Local Console 4-17 [6] Product-Specific Options (VNswitch 900GV) 4-18

[10] Product-Specific Options (MultiSwitch 900) 4-19

Configuring the Module in a DIGITAL Mul ti Switch 900 4-1

Assigning an IP Address

After install ing the modu le in a DIGITAL Mult iSwitch 9 00 chassis an d connecting th e cables, you need to assign an IP address. Do this usi ng the command line interf ace, which is accessed through a terminal connec ted to the setup port on the MultiSwitch 900 chassis.

The VNbus does not connect to the backplane by default. The VNbus is configured using the clearVISN M u lt iChassis Manag er .

To perform a Telnet session, you must assign an IP address. To do this, complete the following steps:

Step Action 1 Install the module into a slot on the DIGITAL MultiSwitch 900. 2 Redirect the DIGITAL MultiSwitch 900 Chassis Manager setup port to

the DIGITAL VNswitch 900GV slot.

NOTE

3 Select the IP Configuration option from the menu. 4 Set the in-band IP address. 5 Set the default gateway, if necessary. 6 Return to the VNswitch 900GV INSTALLATION MENU and select

[2] Restart with Current Settings.

7 Open a Telnet s essio n int o the modu le from the m anageme nt stati on for

further config uration . The syst em dis plays copyr ight st atem ents a nd the following prompt:

MOS Operator Control

Main>

After the system prompt (Main>) appears, refer to the DIGITAL VNswitch 900 Series Switch Management for further configuration

information.

4-2 Configuring the Modul e in a DIGITAL MultiSwitch 900

DIGITAL MultiSwitch 900 INSTALLATION MENU

The following example shows the DIGITAL MultiSwitch 900 INSTALLATION MENU.

To access the module’s setup screen, you must choose option [9] Start Redirect Mode.

DIGITAL MultiSwitch 900

====================================================

DIGITAL MultiSwitch 900 INSTALLATION MENU

[1] Restart with Factory Defaults [2] Restart with Current Settings [3] Show Current Settings

[4] Configure IP [5] Dump Error Log [6] Downline Upgrade [7] Configure Out-of-Band Port [8] Start Event Display Mode [9] Start Redirect Mode

[10] Product-Specific Options

...

===========================================================

Enter selection number: 9 <Return>

Press Return for Main Menu ...

Configuring the Module in a DIGITAL MultiSwitch 900 4-3

[9] Start Redirect Mode

The Start Redirect Mode option redirects the DIGIT AL MultiSwitch 900 Chassis Manager setup port to the setup port of any network module (such as the DIGITAL VNswitch 900GV) that is installed into the MultiSwitch 900. This option allows you to configure or obtain status of an installed network module by accessing the specified network module’s installation menu.

After you choose the Start Redirect Mode option from the DIGITAL MultiSwitch 900 INSTALLATION MENU, the screen prompts you for a slot number, as shown in the following example. After you ent er the number of t he s lot in which the DIGITAL VNswitch 900GV is in st alled, the console is redirected to this slot.

The slot number may change to reflect the slot number in which your module is installed.

The following example shows you how to redirect the console to a specific slot:

NOTE

Enter the slot number for redirection (1-8): 3 <Return> Console redirected to 3: VNswitch 900GV

Attempting connection [Ctrl/C to Abort]...

If the redirection is successful, after y o u press Return, the VNswitch 900GV INSTALLATION MENU appears on your screen. If redirection is not successful, for

example, you ent ere d a number for an empty slot, you can press Return to start again at the DIGITAL MultiSwitch 900 INSTALLATION MENU.

4-4 Configuring the Modul e in a DIGITAL MultiSwitch 900

Using Menus to Configure the Module

The following screen s hows the options available from the VNswitch 900GV INSTALLATION MENU when the module is oper ating in a MultiSwitch 900

configuratio n. Depend ing on the confi guratio n stat e of the module , som e option s may not appear.

Note that whe n your modul e is inst alled in the MultiSwi tch 900 , the slot number where the module is ins talled appears at the top of the menu.

VNswitch 900GV

===========================================================

[1] Restart with Factory Defaults [2] Restart with Current Settings [3] Show Current Settings [4] Configure IP [5] Go to Local Console [6] Product-Specific Options...

[Ctrl/C] Return to Chassis Manager Installation Menu

===========================================================

Enter selection: n <Return>

- slot 3

VNswitch 900GV INSTALLATION MENU

Configuring the Module in a DIGITAL MultiSwitch 900 4-5

[1] Restart with Factory Defaults

This option reboots the module, causing its configured Nonvolatile Random Access Memory (NVRAM) parameters to b e initialized to factory default values followed by a module reset. Allow a pproximately three min utes for the module to reboot and complete self-test. To reset the module without losing the settings, use option [2] Restart with Current Settings.

CAUTION

This action de letes all conf igured settings and replaces them with factory default values. All configuration settings will be lost.

The following example shows the dialog associated with this option:

VNswitch 900GV

==========================================================

- slot 3

RESTART WITH FACTORY DEFAULTS

* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *

* * * *

IMPORTANT! IMPORTANT! IMPORTANT! * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *

This selection will delete the current configuration settings and reset the system with the factory default settings. All configuration settings will be lost.

* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *

==========================================================

Press Y to confirm [N]: <Return>

Press Return for Main Menu...

4-6 Configuring the Modul e in a DIGITAL MultiSwitch 900

[2] Restart with Current Settings

This option resets the module but leave s the module’s configured nonvolatile configuration storage parameters at their current values.

Because this option restarts only the module, and leaves storage parameters configured at their current values, the module’s restart process takes only 1 minute.

The following example shows the dialog associated with this option:

[2] Restart with Current Settings

NOTE

VNswitch 900GV

=============================================================

RESTART WITH CURRENT SETTINGS

This selection will reset your system with the current

configuration settings.

=============================================================

Press Y to confirm [N] : <Return>

Press Return for Main Menu...

- slot 3

Configuring the Module in a DIGITAL MultiSwitch 900 4-7

[3] Show Current Settings

This opt ion shows the module’s cur r ent settings. If the module is being configured for the first time, some fields will be blank. The read /write community name is case sensitive.

The following example shows the display associated with this option:

VNswitch 900GV

===================================================================

VNswitch 900GV, 1 GigabitEth, DME Pass 4, HW=,RO=x,#525, SW=V2.2

SysUpTime : 6 days 00:03:18 2 resets

SNMP Read/Write Community : public SNMP Trap Addresses : None Configured

Deafult Gateway: : Not configured Interface IP Address Subnet Mask Other Info

In-Band 16.20.216.91 255.255.255.0 08-00-2B-A6-0E-05 OBM Port 16.20.66.156 255.255.255.0 Speed 9600 bps

====================================================================

Press Return for Main Menu...

- slot 3

4-8 Configuring the Modul e in a DIGITAL MultiSwitch 900

[4] Configure IP

This option prov ides you with IP configuration selections.

For any of the IP Configuration menu options to take effect, the modu le needs to be reset. Use [2] Restart with Current Settings from the VNswitch 900GV INSTALLATION MENU. Allow approximately 1 minute for the module to res tart a nd complete self -te st. (Becaus e this option re star ts only the module, and leaves storage parameters conf igured at their current values, the

module’s restart process takes only 1 min ute.)

The following example shows the dialog associated with this option:

VNswitch 900GV - slot 3

=========================================================

[4] Configure IP

NOTE

* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *

* Configuration will not take effect until module is *

* restarted. *

* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *

[1] Set SNMP Read/Write Community

[2] Add SNMP Trap Address [3] Delete SNMP Trap Address [4] Set In-Band Interface IP Address

[5] Set Out-of-Band Interface IP Address [6] Set Default Gateway

[7] Return to Main Menu

Enter selection number : n

IP CONFIGURATION

The following pages describe the IP Configuration options:

Topic Page

[1] Set SNMP Read/Write Community 4-11 [2] Add SNMP Trap Addresses 4-12

Configuring the Module in a DIGITAL MultiSwitch 900 4-9

[4] Configure IP

Topic Page

[3] Delete SNMP Trap Addresses 4-13 [4] Set In-Band Interface IP Address 4-14 [5] Set Out-of-Band Interface IP Address 4-15 [6] Set Default Gateway 4-16

4-10 Configuring the Module in a DIGITAL MultiSwitch 900

[1] Set SNMP Read/Write Community

This option prompts you to enter the module’s read /write community name. Th e community name can be used for read/write access control. The read/write community name is case sensitive. The default is public.

The following example shows the dialog associated with this option:

[4] Configure IP

VNswitch 900GV ================================================================

SET SMNP READ/WRITE COMMUNITY

Format: The format for a community name is a string,

consisting of 4 to 31 printable ASCII characters, that

describes the relationship between an SNMP agent and

one or more SNMP managers. The string defines the authentication mechanism that is employed to validate

the use of the community by the sending SNMP entity.

================================================================

Enter the community string [public] : <Return>

Press Return for IP Configuration Menu...

- slot 3

Configuring the Module in a DIGITAL MultiSwitch 900 4-11

[4] Configure IP

[2] Add SNMP Trap Addresses

This option prompts you to enter IP addresses to which the DIGITAL VNSwitch 900GV module se nds SNMP traps. You can ente r up to eight trap addres s es. If one or more SNMP trap addresses were previously configured, the screen displays those addresses.

The format of an SNMP trap address is the standard 4-octet dotted decimal notation for an IP address, where each octet of the address is represented as a decimal value, separated by a decimal point (.), for example, 16.20.54.156.

The following example shows the dialog associated with this option:

Enter selection : 2

VNswitch 900GV - slot 3

================================================================= ADD SNMP TRAP ADDRESSES

Format: The standard 4 octet dotted decimal notation in

which each octet of the address is represented as a

decimal value, separated by a ’.’ character.

example: 16.20.54.156

================================================================= Configured SNMP Trap Addresses: 16.20.216.81

Enter a Trap address [ ]: 16.20.216.89 <Return>

Trap address added! Enter a Trap Address [ ] : <Return>

Press Return for IP Configuration Menu...

Line Field Description

Configure SNMP T rap

Addresses:

This line appears only if the module has been previously co nfigured.

16.20.216.81

Trap address [ ] :

16.20.216.89

Enter the trap address that you have chosen, then press the Return key.

4-12 Configuring the Module in a DIGITAL MultiSwitch 900

[3] Delete SNMP Trap Addresses

This option prompts you to select SNMP trap addre sses for deletion from the community trap address table. If one or more SNMP trap addresses were pre viously configured, the screen displays those trap addresses.

The following example shows the dialog associated with this option:

[4] Configure IP

VNswitch 900GV - slot 3 ================================================================

Format: The standard 4 octet dotted decimal notation in which each octet of the address is represented as a decimal value, separated

by a ’.’ character.

================================================================= Configured SNMP Trap Addresses : 16.20.216.81

Trap address [ ] : 16.20.216.81 <Return>

Trap address deleted. Enter a Trap Address [ ] : <Return>

Press Return for IP Configuration Menu...

Enter selection : 3

DELETE SNMP TRAP ADDRESSES

example: 16.20.40.156

Line Field Description

Configure SNMP T rap

Addresses:

This line appears only if the module has been previously co nfigured.

16.20.216.81

Trap address [ ] :

16.20.216.81

Enter the trap address that you have chosen, then press the Return key.

1 2

Configuring the Module in a DIGITAL MultiSwitch 900 4-13

[4] Configure IP

[4] Set In-Band Interface IP Address

This option prompts you to change or enter the module ’s in-band IP address, subnet mask, and default gateway for the in-band interf ac e. If an IP address was previously configured, the scre en dis play s an i n-band I P add ress. The fa ctory d efault set ting i s no in-band address.

You do not need to configure the module with a subnet mask for SNMP communications with management stations located on the same subnet as the module.

The following example shows the dialog associated with this option:

VNswitch 900GV

================================================================

Format: The standard 4 octet dotted decimal notation in which

To delete the IP address, enter 0 in the appropriate address

field.

Interface

In-Band 16.20.216.91 255.255.255.0 08-00-2B-A3-CD-08 OBM Port 16.20.66.156 255.255.255.0 Speed 9600 bps

================================================================

Enter the IP address [16.20.126.24] : 16.20.54.156 <Return>

Enter the Subnet Mask [255.0.0.0] : 255.255.0 0 : <Return>

each

value, separated

example: 16.20.40.156

IP Address Subnet Mask Other Info

- slot 3

IN-BAND INTERFACE IP ADDRESS CONFIGURATION

octet of the address is represented as a decimal

by a ’.’ character.

Press Return for IP Configuration Menu.....

NOTE

If Routing is enabled, you wil l be asked to supply an IFC number prior to entering an IP address.

4-14 Configuring the Module in a DIGITAL MultiSwitch 900

[5] Set Out-of-Band Interface IP Address

This opti on prompt s you t o chan ge or ente r the IP a ddre ss and subnet mask fo r th e outof-band interface. The module does not need to be configured with a subnet mask for SNMP communicat ions when management sta tions are on the same subnet as the module.

The format f or thes e values is the s tandard 4-oc tet do tted deci mal nota tion, wher e each octet of the addr ess is rep rese nted as a decim al val ue, sepa rated by a dec imal point (. ).

If the module is in a MultiS witch 900, the OBM feature allows you to manage your module through the OBM port locat ed on the MultiSwitch 900. To enabl e out-of-band management, you need to as sign an OBM IP address.

The following example shows the dialog associated with this option:

[4] Configure IP

VNswitch 900GV

================================================================

OUT-OF-BAND INTERFACE IP ADDRESS CONFIGURATION

Format: The standard 4 octet dotted decimal notation in which

value, separated

To delete the address, enter 0 in the appropriate address field.

================================================================

Interface

In-band 16.20.216.91 255.255.255.0 08-00-2B-A3-CD-08

OBM Port 16.20.66.156 255.255.255.0 Speed 9600 bps

================================================================

Enter the IP address [16.20.66.156] : 16.20.54.155 <Return>

Enter the Subnet Mask [255.255.255.0] : 255 255 192 0 <Return>

IP Address Subnet Mask Other Info

Press Return for IP Configuration Menu...

- slot 3

each

octet of the address is represented as a decimal

by a ’.’ character.

example: 16.20.40.156

Configuring the Module in a DIGITAL MultiSwitch 900 4-15

[4] Configure IP

[6] Set Default Gateway

This option sets the default gateway, if necessary. This is the address the module uses when communicating with a remote host. The default gateway address mu st be in the same subnet as your in-band address.

The following example shows the dialog associated with this option:

VNswitch 900GV

===========================================================

SET IN-BAND INTERFACE DEFAULT GATEWAY ADDRESS

Format: The standard 4 octet dotted decimal notation in which

each value, separated

example: 16.20.40.156

To delete the address, enter 0 in the appropriate

address field.

===========================================================

Default Gateway [] : 16.126.16.254 <Return>

Default Gateway Address Set.

Press Return for IP Configuration Menu . . .

- slot 3

octet of the address is represented as a decimal

by a ’.’ character.

4-16 Configuring the Module in a DIGITAL MultiSwitch 900

[5] Go to Local Console

To perform additiona l configuration s on th e mod ule, select [5] Go To Local Console from the VNswitch 900GV INSTALLATION MENU.

The system will dis play the copyrigh t statements and the following prompt:

MOS Operator Control

Main>

From the Main> prompt, you can perform additional configuration. Refer to the

DIGITAL VNswitch 900 Series Switch Management for furt her configuration information.

[5] Go to Local Console

Configuring the Module in a DIGITAL MultiSwitch 900 4-17

[6] Product-Specific Options (VNswitch 900GV)

To view or clear the modu le’s error log entries , s elect [6] Product-Specific Options from the VNswitch 900GV INSTALLATION MENU:

VNswitch 900GV

===========================================================

VNswitch 900GV Product Specific Options

[1] Clear CRASH and DIAGNOSTIC Error Logs [2] List CRASH and DIAGNOSTIC Error Logs [3] Return to Main Menu

===========================================================

Enter selection: n <Return>

If you select [2] List CRASH and DIAGNOSTIC Error Logs, the screen shows the list of messages recorded to both logs. Select option [1] to cl ea r the infor m a tion in the logs. Se le ct

option [3] to return to the VNswitch 900GV

INSTALLATION MENU.

4-18 Configuring the Module in a DIGITAL MultiSwitch 900

[10] Product-Specific Options (MultiSwitch 900)

[10] Product-Specifi c Opti ons (Multi Switch 900)

This option provides product-specific selec tions when you are using a MultiS witch

900. When select ed , the opt ion allows you to ena ble an d disa ble the aut omati c VNbus connection.

DIGITAL MultiSwitch 900

=======================================================

PRODUCT-SPECIFIC OPTIONS

[1] Enable/Disable Automatic VNbus Connection [2] Return to Main Menu

Enter selection:

If you select the option [1] Enable/Disable Automatic VNbus Connection the following menu appears:

DIGITAL MultiSwitch 900

====================================================================

ENABLE / DISABLE AUTOMATIC VNbus CONNECTION

Enabling Automatic VNbus Connection means that certain backplane

channels will be reserved for a VNbus. The channels will be reserved

reserved as soon as this feature is Enabled, and will remain reserved until this feature is Disabled. When a VNswitch module

is inserted into the chassis, it will connect automatically to the VNbus. The Enable function will return an error if backplane channels

cannot be reserved due to existing conditions.

Disabling Automatic VNbus Connection means that no backplane channels will be reserved for a VNbus. Inserting VNswitch modules will not create connections to a VNbus. If any VNswitch modules are

connected to a VNbus when the Disable mode is selected, the VNbus

will remain until the last VNswitch module is removed from the chassis.

====================================================================

Automatic VNbus connection is Enabled. Would you like to Disable it? [N]

Press Return for Product-Specific Options Menu ...

Configuring the Module in a DIGITAL MultiSwitch 900 4-19

Removing the Cables, Connector and

Overview

Introduction

This chapte r describes ho w to rem ove the DIGITAL VNswit ch 900GV modul e, cables and connectors from a DIGITAL MultiSwitch 900 chass is .

In This Chapter

This chapter contains the following topics:

Topic Page

Removing the Cables 5-2

Chapter 5

Module

Removing the GBIC Card 5-3 Unseating the Module 5-4

Removing the Cables, Connector and Module 5-1

Removing the Cables

Before the module i s unseated, the LDM cables must be removed from the module. To remove the cable s (Figure 6-1 and Figure 5-1), complet e th e s e st ep s :

Step Action 1 Push in the release tab (1) on the side of the connector. 2 Pull out the cable(s).

Figure 5-1: Removing the LDM Port Cable

e rn e

VNswitch 900GV

I/E D D F

5-2 Removing the Cables, Connector and Module

NPB-1052-98F

Removing the GBIC Card

The GBIC is hot-swappable and can be removed while the DIGITAL VNswitch 900GV has power. To remove the connector ( Figure 5-2), complete these steps:

Step Ac tion 1 Push in th e r elease tab (1) on the side of the card. 2 Pull out the card.

Figure 5-2: GBIC Removal

Removing the GBIC Card

VNswitch 900GV

NPB-1067-98F

Removing the Cables, Connector and Module 5-3

Unseating the Module

To unseat the module from the DIGITAL MultiSwitch 900 chassis (Figure 5-3), compl ete the foll o w ing steps :

Step Action 1 Lift the release lever (1) at the to p of the DIGI TAL MultiSwit ch 900

slot.

2 While holding up the release lever (2), pivot the module back on its

bottom mounting tab.

3 Lift the module (3) from the backplane.

Figure 5-3: Unseating the Module

5-4 Removing the Cables, Connector and Module

NPB-0008-95F

Overview

Introduction

This appendix de scri bes how to diagn ose an d solve problem s with the mod ule usi ng a light-emitting diodes (LED) displa ys.

In This Appendix

This appendix con tains the following topics:

Topic Page

Appendix A

Problem Solving

Normal Power-Up A-2 LED Descriptions A-3 Problem Solving Using LEDs A-5

Problem Solving A-1

Normal Power-Up

When the module’s power is in itially turned on, the following events occur:

Event Description 1 The module's Power LED light s as soon as power is ap plied to the uni t. 2 The module i nitia tes it s built -in sel f-test. F lashing Port Sta te LEDs and

3 After the suc cessf ul c omp letio n of s elf- tes t (wi thin t hr ee m inute s aft er

4 The remaining LEDs now indicate their operational status.

Refer to Table A-1 for a list of LED states that are possible for each of the module.

Port Activit y LE Ds indicate that the module is running various subroutines as part of the self-test.

power is applied), the Module OK LED becomes lit.

A-2 Problem Solving

LED Descriptions

The module's LEDs provi de dynamic indicatio ns of the module’s stat us. The LEDs can be in various states (on, off, or flashing), and can chan ge co lor (green or yellow) depending on the operational status of the modu le or the level of activity on the network.

Table A-1 shows the states that are poss i b le for ea ch of the module's LEDs. Tab le A-1 : Module LED States

LED Off On (Green) On (Yellow) Flashing

Power LED No power or not

enough power available in the MultiSwitch

900.

Module OK LED Self-test has

failed or is in progress.

VNbus Status

No connection. Module is

LED

VNbus Activity

No traffic. N/A Heavy traffic.

LED

LDM Port Status LED

No link established.

Module is receiving power.

Module passed self-test.

properly attached to one of the backplane VNbuses.

Proper link established.

N/A N/A

N/A Indicates a

downline load or a nonfatal failure.

See release

notes.

(Green) VNbus is

disconnected by management software.

(Yellow) Port is

See release

notes.

receiving/ transmitting traffic on the backplane.

N/A Disabled.

The VNbus Status and Activity LEDs have different indications during a load st ate. Refer to the re lease notes for current

descriptions.

(continued on next page)

Problem Solving A-3

LED Descriptions

LED Name Off On (Green) On (Yellow) Flashing

LDM Act ivity LED

N/A Indicates high

traffic.

N/A Transmitting or

receiving packets.

Port Status LEDs No valid li nk

being received on the port.

No cable is attached.

Port is broken.

Port Activity LEDs

No traffic is being received/ transmitted to the port.

Port is enabled onto the front panel and is receiving a va lid link.

Port failure. (Green)

Port is management disabled for forwarding but is still rec eiving a valid link.

N/A (Green)

Port is receiving/ transmitting traffic on the front panel.

A-4 Problem Solving

Problem Solving Using LEDs

When diagnosing a problem with the module , note that the problem is often indicated by the combined states of the module LEDs. Tab le A-2 lists the typ ical combi n ed states of the LEDs for various error condit ions that can occur during initial inst allatio n of the device, along with probable causes and corrective actions to take.

If any of the following problems persist after taking corrective action, either replace the module or contact your DIGITAL service representative.

Tab le A-2 : Problem Sol vi ng U si ng the LEDs

Symptom Probable Cause Corrective Action

Problem Solving Using LEDs

NOTE

Power LED is off.

Module OK LED is off.

Module OK LED is flashing, but module continues to operate normally.

The module is not receiving +5 Vdc.

Self-t est failed. If the LED does not light within 3

A nonfatal error occurred.

Check the power stat us on the Chassi s Manager status display.

If the Chassis Manager status display indicates that po w er is av ailable for this module, press the release lever and reseat or remove the module.

Inspect the module’s 48- or 160-pin connector for bent or broken pins. If any are bent or broken, replace the module.

minutes, lift and reseat the release lever m o mentarily to repeat the self test.

Contact your DIGITAL service representative.

(continued on next page)

Problem Solving A-5

Problem Solving Using LEDs

Symptom Probable Cause Corrective Action

VNbus Status LED is off.

VNbus Activity L ED is off.

LDM Port Status LED is off.

No connection. Check that the module is properly

attached to one of t h e b ackplane VNbus channels and that the VNbus is co nn ected by m anagement software.

Ther e is low traffic activity or no traffic activity.

Ensure that there is traffic activity. If the VNbus Activity LED fai ls to turn on, then turn the module off momentarily b y removing it from the power supply. Chec k t hat th e VNbus Activity LED blinks momentarily

during the LED power–up self –test.

The m odule or a n y other unit in the MultiSwitch 900 may

Connect a known active VNbus channel to any unit in the MultiSwitch 900.

not be connected to an active VNbus channe l.

If the module is

Replace the module.

connected to an active VNbus and the VNbus Activity LED is off, the module is defective.

No link established. Check that a proper link has been

established.

A-6 Problem Solving

Port Status LEDs are off.

Port Activity LEDs are off.

No cable attached or port is broken.

There is low or no port activity.

Ensure that the cable has activity on it. If the LED still fails to tur n on, the module is defective.

Check cable type.

Ensure that the port is present. If the Port Activity L ED stills fails to turn on, then turn the module off momentarily b y removing it from the power supply. Check that the Port Activity LEDs blink momentarily during the LED power-up self-te st.

Replace the module.

Appendix B

Connector Pin Assignments and Adapters

Overview

This appendix shows detai led i llu stration s of the c onnect ors an d their pin assign ments (if applicable), and adapters used on the DIGITAL VNswitch 900GV module.

In This Appendix

This appendix con tains the following topics:

Topic Page

Connectors and Pin Assignments B-2 Adapters B-3

Connector Pin Assignment s and Adapters B-1

Connectors and Pin Assignments

10BaseT Port (8-pin MJ) Straight-through Connector

The DIGITAL VNswitch 900GV uses a straight -through connector for its LDM 10BaseT front panel port. Figure B-1 shows the 8-pin MJ straight-through port connector and its pin assignments.

Figure B-1: 8- pi n MJ Straight-through Connect or

Table B-1 lists the pin assignments for the 8-pin MJ straight-through connector.

Table B-1: 8- pi n MJ Straight-through Connect or Pin Assignme nt s

NPB-8719-95F

Pin Assignment Pin Assi gnment

1 TX+ 5 NC 2 TX- 6 RX3 RX+ 7 NC 4 NC 8 NC

B-2 Connector Pin Assignm ents and Adapters

Adapters

H8571-J Adapter

Figure B-2 shows the H8571-J adapter (6-pin MMJ connector to 9-pin D-sub connector) and its pin assignments.

Figure B-2: H8571-J Adapter

6 MMJ

1 2

3 4

5 6

H8571-J

9 D-Sub(F)

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

NPB-5342-95F

Adapters

DCD SD RD DTR GND DSR RTS CTS RI

Connector Pin Assi gnments and Adapters B-3

Adapters

H8575-A Adapter

Figure B-3 shows the H8575-A adapter (6-pin MMJ connector to 25-pin D-sub connector) and its pin assignments.

Figure B-3: H8575-A Adapter

25 D-Sub(F)

DTR TX+ TXRXRX+ DRS

6 MMJ

1 2 3 4 5 6

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 20

H8575-A

NPB-8793-95F

B-4 Connector Pin Assignm ents and Adapters

Overview

This appendix lists the product and acous tical specifications for the DIGITAL VNswitch 900GV module. It also provides a list of connectors on the DIGITAL VNswitch 900GV module, the MultiSwitch 900 chassis.

In This Appendix

This appendix con tains the following topics:

Topic Page

Product Specifications C-2

Appendix C

Product Specifications

Acoustical Specifications C-3 Connectors C-4

Product Specificat ions C-1

Product Specifications

Table C-1 lists the product specific ations for the module.

Table C-1: P roduct Specifications

Parameter Specification

Environment

Operat i ng temperatu re

Relative Humidity 10% to 95% noncondensing Altitude

• Operating

• Nonoperating Power 41 W, total power

5°C to 50°C (41°F to 122°F)

Sea level to 4267 m (14,000 ft.) Sea level to 12192 m (40,000 ft.)

6.7 A, 5 Vdc

0.12 A, 12 Vdc

0.5 A, 15 Vdc

Physical

Height 44.45 cm (17.5 in) Width 4.45 cm (1.75 in) Depth 15.25 cm (6 in) Weight 1.57 kg (3.46 lb)

Shock (Class A/B for

10 G / 10 ms half sine pulse in thr ee orthogonal axes

products weighing under 100 lbs)

Vibration (Class C) 5 to 200 Hz sine sweep @ 0.25 G limited by 0.5mm (0.02 in)

displacement DA* 200 to 500 Hz sine sweep @ 0.10 G

Certification CE, CSA, FCC, TÜV, UL, VCCI, C-TICK

For sites above 2400 m (8,000 f t), decrease the operating temperature specificati on by 1.8°C fo r ea ch 1000 m or 3.2°F f or

each 3200 ft

C-2 Product Specific ations

Acoustical Specificat ions

Table C-2 lists the acoust ica l spe ci fic at ions for the m odu le in Engl ish. Table C-3 lists the acoustical specificati ons for the module in German.

Tab le C-2 : Acoustical Specifications Declared Values per IS O 9296 and ISO 7779

Acoustical Specifications

Product Sound

Power Level L

, B

WAd

Sound Pressure Level L

, dBA (bystander

pAm

positions)

Idle/Operate Idle/Operate

DIGITAL VNswitch 900GV

5.0 37

DVNGV

Current values for specific configurations are available from Cabletron Systems representatives. 1 B = 10

dBA.

Tab le C-3 : German Acoustical Specifications Schallemissionswerte Werteangaben nach ISO 9296 und ISO 7779/DIN EN27779

Produkt Schalleistung-

Schalldruckpegel

spegel L

WAd

, B

, dBA (Zuschauer-

pAm

positionen)

Leerlauf/Betrieb Leerlauf/Betrieb

DIGITAL VNswitch 900GV

5,0 37

DVNGV

Aktuelle Werte für spezielle Ausrüstungsstufen sind über die Cabletron Systems Vertretungen erhältlich.

1 B = 10 dBA.

Product Specifications C-3

Connectors

Table C-4 provides a list of connectors for DIGITAL VNswitch 900GV module and the MultiSwitch 900 chassis.

Table C-4: Connectors

Connectors Quantity

DIGITAL VNswitch 900GV:

8-pin MJ (10BaseT twisted pair) 1 duplex Giga-Bit Interface Converter (GBIC) 1

DIGITAL MultiSwitch 900:

8-pin MJ (setup Port) 1 DB-9 (OBM) 1

C-4 Product Specific ations

Network Technologies 900GV User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Contents

Preface

Safety

1 Product Introduction

2 Installing the DIGITAL VNswitch 900GV

3 Installing the Setup Port Cable

4 Configuring the Module in a DIGITAL MultiSwitch 900

5 Removing the Cables, Connector and Module

A Problem Solving

B Connec tors and A dapters

C Product Specifications

Overview

Purpose of the Manual

Intended Audience

Preface

Organization

Asso ciated D o c u m e n t s

Conventions

Accessing Online Information

Documentation Comments

Online Services

Overview

Safety

Overview

In This Chapter

Chapter 1

Product Introduction

What is the DIGITAL VNswitch 900GV?

Features

Hot Swap

Configuration and Management

Bridging

Ethernet

SNMP

MIBS

RMON

VLAN Secure Domains

Installing the DIGITAL VNswitch 900GV

Overview

Introduction

In This Chapter

Chapter 2

Module Components

Front Panel Components

Tab le 2- 1: Front Panel LEDs and Connectors

Back Panel Components

Tab le 2- 2: Back Panel Components

How to Install the Module

Task 1: Compare the Power Ratings

Figure 2-3: Sample Power Ratings

Task 2: Seat the Module

Figure 2-4: Seating the Module

Task 3: Verify Initial LED Operation

Task 4: Connect the LDM Port Cable

Figure 2-5: LDM Port Cable Conne ct i on

Task 5: Connect the GBIC Connector

Figure 2-6: GBIC Connection

Task 6: Connect the Duplex SC Cables

Tab le 2- 3: Short Wave Length - Black (HP 5601 - 850)

WARNING

Tab le 2- 4: Long Wave Length - Blue (HP 5611 - 1300)

Overview

Introduction

In This Chapter

Chapter 3

Installing the Setup Port Cable

Setup Port Signaling Standards

Setup Port Device Cabling

Connecting to the Setup Port

Figure 3-1: Setup Port Cabling Components

Overview

Introduction

In This Chapter

Chapter 4

Assigning an IP Address

NOTE