Network Technologies 900GV User Manual
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.
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The hardware, firmware, or soft w are described in this manual is subj ect to change w ithout notice.
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Copyright 1998 by Cabletron Systems, Inc., P.O. Box 5005, Rochester, NH 03867
All Rights Res erved. Printed in the United States of America
Order Number: EK-DVNGV-IN.A01
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VNswitch are trademarks of Cabletron Systems, Inc.
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Corporation.
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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.
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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.
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Warning!
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case the user may be required to take adequate mea sures.
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ist.
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Contents
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
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[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
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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
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.
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Conventions
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.
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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
or
http://www.cabletron.com/
Europe http://www.networks.europe.digital.com
Asia Pacific h ttp:// www.networks.digital.com.au
Accessing Online Information
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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
gefährliches Laser- oder Infra rotlicht abstrahlen.
Vermeiden Sie e s da her unt er alle n Ums tänden , dire kt in
ein Lichtleiterkabel oder einen Lichtleiteranschluß zu
schauen. Gehen Sie immer da von aus , daß
Lichtleiterka bel mit einer Lichtquelle verbunden sind.
DANGER Cer tains é qui pements à fi bre opt ique peuve nt émettre un
rayonnement laser ou infra-rouge pouvant provoquer des
troubles oculaire s. Ne regarde z jamais à l'i ntér ieur d' une
fibre opti que ou d' un port de conne cteur. Cons idér ez que
le câble est connect é en perm anence à une source
lumineuse.
AVISO Cier tos equipos de fibras ópticas pueden emitir l uz
lasérica o infrarroja con riesgos de lesiones en los ojos.
No se debe nunca mirar en una fibra óptica o una puerta
de conexión. Siempre hay que suponer que el cable está
conectado a una fuente lum inosa.
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
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
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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.
1
4 VNbus
2-2 Installing the DIGITAL VNswitch 900GV
Activity LED
Indica te s ne twork traffi c.
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