Nortel Networks 8100, 1000BASE-XD User Manual

Part No. 204515-C
April 2000

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Using the Passport 8100 Modules

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USA Requirements Only

Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Compliance Notice: Radio Frequency Notice

Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to
Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference
when the equipment is operat ed in a commercial environment. Th is equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio
frequency energy. If it is not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, it may cause harmful
interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful
interference, in which case users will be requ ired to take whatever measures may be necessary to correct the
interference at their own expense.

European Requirements Only

EN 55 022 Statement

This is to certify that the Nortel Networks Passport 8100 Modules are shielded against the generation of radio
interference in accordance with the application of Council Directive 89/336/EEC, Article 4a. Conformity is declared
by the application of EN 55 022 Class A (CISP R 22).

Warning: This is a Class A product. In a domestic environment, this product may cause radio interference, in which
case, the user may be required to take app r opriate measures.

Achtung: Dieses ist ein Gerät der Funkstörgrenzwertklasse A. In Wohnbereichen können bei Betrieb dieses
Gerätes Rundfunkstörungen auf treten, in welchen Fällen der Benutzer für entsprechende Gegenmaßnahmen
verantwortlich ist.

Attention: Ceci est un produit de Classe A. Dans un environnement domesti que, ce produit risque de créer des
interférences radioélectriques, il appartiendra alors à l’utilisateur de prendre les mesures spécifiques appropriées.

EC Declaration of Conformity

These products conform to the provisions of Council Directive 89/336/EEC and 73/23/EEC. The Declaration of
Conformity is avai lable on the Nortel Networks World Wide Web site at http://libra2.corpwest.baynetworks.com/
cgi-bin/ndCGI.exe/DocView/.

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Japan/Nippon Requirements Only

Voluntary Control Council for Interference (VCCI) Statement

Taiwan Requirements

Bureau of Standards, Metrology and Inspection (BSMI) Statement

Canada Requirements Only

Canadian Department of Communications Radio Interference Regulations

This digital apparatus (Passport 8100 Modules) do not exceed the Class A limits for radio-noise emissions from
digital apparatus as set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications.

Règlement sur le brouillage radioélectrique du ministère des Communications

Cet appareil numérique (Passport 8100 Modules) respecte les limites de bruits radioélectriques visant les appareils
numériques de classe A prescrites dans le Règlement sur le brouillage radioélectrique du ministère des
Communications du Canada.

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Contents

Preface

Before You Begin ............................................................................................................. xv

Text Conventions .............................................................................................................xvi

Related Publications .......................................................................................................xvii

How to Get Help ......... ....... ...... ....... ...... ....... ...... ....... ...... ....... ...... ...... ..............................xix

Chapter 1
About the Passport 8100 Modules

Features .........................................................................................................................1-2

Passport 8190SM Management Module ........................................................................1-4

Ethernet Management Port ......................................................................................1-5

DTE/DCE Switch ......................................................................................................1-6

Serial Ports ...............................................................................................................1-6

Reset Button ............................................................................................................1-6

PCMCIA Card Slot ...................................................................................................1-6

LEDs ........................................................................................................................1-7

Passport 8132TX 32-Port I/O Module ............................................................................1-8

10BASE-T/100BASE-TX Port Connectors ...............................................................1-8

MDA Slot ..................................................................................................................1-9

Comm Port ...............................................................................................................1-9

LEDs ......................................................................................................................1-10

Passport 8148TX 48-Port I/O Module ..........................................................................1-11

LEDs ......................................................................................................................1-12

Passport 8108GBIC 8-Port I/O Module ............. ....... ...... ....... ...... ...... ....... ...... ....... ...... .1-1 2

LEDs ......................................................................................................................1-13

Redundancy Features .......................... ....... ...... ...........................................................1-13

Redundant Passport 8190SM Modules .................................................................1-14

Redundant Power Supplies ............ ....... ...... ....... ...... ....... ...... ...... ....... ...... .............. 1 -1 4

Combining Passport 8100 and Passport 8600 Modules ..............................................1-16

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Chapter 2
Installing a Passport 8100 Module

Chassis Configuration Requirements .............................................................................2-2

Safety and Environmental Precautions ..........................................................................2-2

Installing a Module ...... ....... ...... ....... ...... ....... ...... ....... ...... ....... ...... ...................................2-3

Turning On the Chassis Power .......................................................................................2-5

Connecting Cables .........................................................................................................2-6

Replacing Modules .........................................................................................................2-7

Chapter 3
Basic Switch Configuration

Specifying Port Numbers ................................................................................................3-2

Booting the Switch ..........................................................................................................3-3

Logging On to the System ..............................................................................................3-4

Assigning an IP Address to the Management Port .........................................................3-5

Setting System Identification ..........................................................................................3-5

Setting System Security .................................................................................................3-6

Switch Configuration .......................................................................................................3-8

Chapter 4
Troubleshooting

Normal Power-Up Sequence ..........................................................................................4-1

Failure to Get a Login Prompt from the Console Port ....................................................4-2

Failure of Management Software to Recognize I/O Modules .........................................4-2

LED Indications of Problems ..........................................................................................4-2

Port Connection Problems ..............................................................................................4-4

Cabling .............................. ................................................................. ......................4- 4

Autonegotiation Modes ............................................................................................4-5

Port Interface ............................................................................................................4-6

Installation-Related Issues .............................................................................................4-7

Addresses ................................................................................................................4-7

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Appendix A
Technical Specifications

General Specifications ................................................................................................... A-1

Passport 8190SM Switch Management Module ............................................................ A-3

Management Port .................................................................................................... A-4

Console Serial Port ................................................................................................. A-4

Modem Serial Port ................... ............................................................................... A-5

Passport 8132TX Module ............... ...... ....... ...... ....... ...... ....... ...... ...... ............................ A -6

Data Port Connectors .............................................................................................. A-6

Comm Port Connector ............................................................................................ A-7

MDAs ...................................................................................................................... A-7

Passport 8148TX Module ............... ...... ....... ...... ....... ...... ....... ...... ...... ............................ A -8

Port Connectors ...................................................................................................... A-8

Passport 8108GBIC Module .... ....... ...... ....... ...... ....... ...... ....... ........................................ A-9

GBICs ................................ ....... ...... ....... ...... ....... ...... ....... ...... .................................. A-9

1000BASE-SX GBIC ...................................................................................... A-10

1000BASE-LX GBIC ....................................................................................... A-10

1000BASE-XD GBIC .......................................................................................A-11

1000BASE-ZX GBIC ............................ ....... ...... ....... ...... ...... ....... ...... ....... ...... .A-11

MDI and MDI-X Connections ....................................................................................... A-12

Declaration of Conformity ............................................................................................ A-13

Appendix B
LEDs

Passport 8190SM Switch Management Module ............................................................ B-1

Passport 8132TX and 8148TX I/O Modules ................................ ...... ....... ...... ....... ........ B-3

Passport 8108GBIC Module .... ....... ...... ....... ...... ....... ...... ....... ........................................ B-4

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Appendix C
Media Dependent Adapters

450 Series MDAs ........................................................................................................... C-2

8100-4TX MDA ..............................................................................................................C-4

8100 Series Fiber MDAs ............................................................................................... C-5

Installing an MDA . ............................................................................. ....... ...... ....... ...... .. C-7

Appendix D
Installing GBICs

Installing a GBIC ................ ...... ......................................................................................D-2

Appendix E
RFCs and Standards

Index

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Figures

Figure 1-1. Passport 8190SM Switch Management Module ......................................1-4

Figure 1-2. LEDs on the Passport 8190SM Module ...................................................1-7

Figure 1-3. Passport 8132TX Edge Switch Module ...................................................1-8

Figure 1-4. LEDs on the Passport 8132TX Module ..................................................1-10

Figure 1-5. Passport 8148TX Edge Switch Module .................................................1-11

Figure 1-6. LEDs on the Passport 8148TX Module ..................................................1-12

Figure 1-7. Passport 8108GBIC Module .................... ....... ...... ...... ....... ...... ....... ...... .1-13

Figure 1-8. LEDs on the Passport 8108GB Module .................................................1-13

Figure 2-1. Removing a Filler Panel ...........................................................................2-3

Figure 2-2. Inserter/Extractor Levers in Extended Position ........................................2-3

Figure 2-3. Inserting a Module ...................................................................................2-4

Figure 2-4. Seating the Backplane Connectors ..........................................................2-4

Figure 2-5. Securing the Module in the Chassis ........................................................2-5

Figure 2-6. Routing Network Cables ..........................................................................2-7

Figure 3-1. Port Numbers on High-Density Modules ..................................................3-2

Figure 4-1. DCE/DTE Switch on the Passport 8190SM Module ................................4-2

Figure A-1. MDI-X to MDI Cable Connections ......................................................... A-12

Figure A-2. MDI-X to MDI-X Cable Connections .................................. ...... ....... ...... A-13

Figure B-1. LEDs on the Passport 8190SM Module .................................................. B-1

Figure B-2. LEDs on the Passport 8132TX and 8148TX Modules ............................ B-3

Figure B-3. LEDs on the Passport 8108GBIC Module .............................................. B-5

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Figure C-1. 1000BASE-SX (Shortwave Gigabit) MDA Front Panels ......................... C-2

Figure C-2. 1000BASE-LX (Longwave Gigabit) MDA Front Panels .......................... C-3

Figure C-3. 8100-4TX MDA Front Panel ....................................................................C-4

Figure C-4. 8100 Series MDA Front Panels ..............................................................C-6

Figure C-5. Installing an MDA .................. ...... ....... ...... ....... ...... ...... ....... ...... ....... ...... .. C-7

Figure D-1. Types of GBICs .......................................................................................D-1

Figure D-2. Installing a GBIC ................................ ...... ....... ...... ...... ....... ...... ....... ...... .. D-2

Figure D-3. Removing a GBIC ................................................................................... D-3

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Tables

Table 1-1. Power Supply Hot-Swapping ................................................................1-15

Table 2-1. Connectors and Cables for Passport 8000 Series

Edge Switch Modules .........................................................................2-6

Table 3-1. Access Levels and Default Login Values ................................................3-4

Table 4-1. LED Indications of Problems ...................................................................4-3

Table A-1. Pin Assignments in the Passport 8190SM Management Port ................ A-4

Table A-2. Pin Assignments in the Passport 8190SM Console Port ........................ A-5

Table A-3. DTE-to-DCE Pin Assignments ............................................................... A-5

Table A-4. Passport 8132TX Port Pinouts ................................................................ A-6

Table A-5. Passport 8148TX Port Pinouts ................................................................ A-8

Table B-1. LED Operation on the Passport 8190SM Module .................................. B-2

Table B-2. Module LEDs on the Passport 8132TX and 8148TX Modules ............... B-4

Table B-3. Port LEDs on the Passport 8132TX and 8148TX Modules ..................... B-4

Table B-4. Module LEDs on the Passport 8108GBIC Module ................................. B-5

Table B-5. Port LEDs on the Passport 8108GBIC Module ...................................... B-5

Table C-1. 1000BASE-SX MDA LEDs .....................................................................C-3

Table C-2. 1000BASE-LX MDA LEDs ..................................................................... C-4

Table C-3. 8100-4TX MDA LEDs ............................................................................C-5

Table C-4. 8100 Series MDA LEDs ......................................................................... C-6

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Preface

Passport™ 8100 modules installed in an Passport 8000 Series chassis create an
edge switch entity within the chassis. These high-performance, low-cost Ethernet

™

switches from Nortel Networks
that is ideal for wiring closet applications.

This guide provides informat ion abou t the f eatures and capa biliti es of t he Passpor t
8100 modules, including module specifications and switch startup procedures.

This guide discusses the Passport 8190SM, Passport 8132TX, Passport 8148TX,
and Passport 8108GBIC modul es. They a re referre d to col lectivel y as the Passpo rt
8100 modules. Each module is referred to specifically when features and
functions are unique to that particular model.

provide a high-density layer 2 switching system

Before You Begin

This guide is intended for network administrators with the following background:

• Working knowledge of various Ethernet types, including 10BASE-T,
100BASE-TX, 100BASE-FX, and 1000BASE-SX

• Working knowledge of cable types, including Category 5 unshielded twisted
pair (UTP) and multimode and single-mode optical fiber

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Text Conventions

This guide uses the following text conventions:

angle brackets (< >) Indicate that you choose the text to enter based on the

braces ({}) Indicate required elements in syntax descriptions where

brackets ([ ]) Indicate optional elements in syntax descriptions. Do not

description inside the brackets. Do not type the brackets
when entering the command.

Example: If the command syntax is:

ping <ip_address>, you enter:

ping 192.32.10.12

there is more than one option. You must choose only one
of the options. Do not type the braces when entering the
command.

Example: If the command syntax is:

show ip {alerts | routes}, you must enter either:
show ip alerts or show ip routes, but not both.

type the brackets when entering the command.
Example: If the command syntax is:

show ip interfaces [-alerts], you can enter either:
show ip interfaces or show ip interfaces -alerts.

italic text Indicates file and director y names, new t erms, book ti tles,

and variables in command syntax descriptions. Where a
variable is two or more words, the words are connected
by an underscore.

Example: If the command syntax is:

show at <valid_route> then valid_route

is one variable and you substitute one value for it.

screen text Indicates command names and option s, text that you need

to enter, and system output such as prompts and system
messages.

Example:

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separator ( > ) Shows menu paths.

Example: Protocols > IP identifies the IP option on the
Protocols menu.

vertical line (

| ) Separates choices for command keywords and

Related Publications

For more information about using the Passport management software or other
Passport 8000 series equipment, refer to the following publications:

• Getting Started with the Passport 8100 Management Software

(part number 207311-C)
Provides instructions to install management software and describes general

use of the management software.

• Reference for the Passport 8000 Series Management Software Switching
Operations (part number 207414-C)

Describes how to use Device Manager software to configure and manage
layer 2 (switching) functions, including procedures and illustrations of the
software user interface.

arguments. Enter o nly o ne of the choi ces. Do n ot t ype t he
vertical line when entering the command.

Example: If the command syntax is:

show ip {alerts | routes}, you enter either:
show ip alerts or show ip routes, but not both.

• Reference for the Passport 8000 Series Command Line Interface Switching
Operations (part number 207308-C)

Describes the command line interface (CLI) commands and parameters. Most
configuration tasks that can be performed us ing the manage ment softwa re can
also be done using the command line interface.

• Networking Concepts for the Passport 8000 Series Switch

(part number 207307-C)
Provides general information and description of how a Passport routing

switch handles various networking features, such as VLANs and Multi-Link
Trunking.

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• Installing the Passport 8010 Chassis (part number 204518-B)
Describes installation procedures for the Passport 8010 chassis.

• Installing the Passport 8006 Chassis (part number 207313-B)
Describes installation procedures for the Passport 8006 chassis.

• Installing the Passport 8001PS AC Power Supply (part number 204519-B)
Describes install ation and c onnect ion pr ocedur es fo r the Pa ssport 8001PS AC

power supply.

• Installing the Passport 8002PS DC Power Supply (part number 207314-B)
Describes install ation and c onnect ion pr ocedur es fo r the Pa ssport 8002PS DC

power supply.

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Preface

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Chapter 1

About the Passport 8100 Modules

The Passport 8100 modules prov ide a f ull compl ement of switching capabil ities in
a Passport 8000 Series chassis. The Passport 8100 modules provide 10/100
megabit per second (Mb/s) autonegotiating twisted pair Ethernet ports, 100 Mb/s
fiber Ethernet ports, and fiber Gigabit Ethernet ports. A Passport 8000 Series
chassis with installed Passport 8100 modules constitutes a single switching entity
with distributed management and full redundancy.

The Passport 8100 modules include a switch management module and
input/output (I/O) modules. For CPU system redundancy, you can install two
management modules. The I/O modules support different types of Ethernet
interfaces with different speeds, port counts, and media types.

The following Passport 8100 modules are available:

• Passport 8190SM Switch Management Module—management module f or the
chassis (page 1-4

• Passport 8132TX Edge Switch Module—32-port 10/100 Mb/s Ethernet I/O
module, with expansion slot for optional MDA (page 1-8)

• Passport 8148TX Edge Switch Module—48-port 10/100 Mb/s Ethernet I/O
module (page 1-11)

• Passport 8108GBIC Edge Switch Module—1000 Mb/s Ethernet I/O module
with eight bays for installing gigabit interface converters (GBICs) (page 1-12

An expansion slot on the Passport 8132TX module allows installation of a media
dependent adapter (MDA) to provide other port types. The MDAs support
high-speed connections to servers, shared Fast Ethernet hubs, or backbone
devices.

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This chapter includes the following information:

• Summary of features

• Detailed descriptions of each module

Features

The Passport 8100 modules have the following features:

• One active and one optional standby CPU subsystem wit h fast fail- over in the
event of loss of one CPU

• Hardware redundancy features, including power supplies, chassis fans, and
switch management modules

• High-speed forwarding rate, up to 3 million packets per second (peak)

• Store-and-forward switching, providing full-performance forwarding at full

line speed

• Learning rate of 3 million addresses per second (peak)

• Address database capacity of up to 16,000 entries at line rate (32,000 entries

without flooding)

• Connection to a high-speed backplane for forwarding of packets between
modules

• Front-panel LEDs for monitoring port activity and module operation

• Expansion slot for installation of an optional media dependent adapter to

provide 100BASE-FX fiber connections, Gigabit Ethernet connections, or
additional 10/100BASE-TX connections (Passport 8132TX module only)

• Support for Spanning Tree Protocol with one spanning tree group in two
modes:

— IEEE 802.1D-compliant mode
— FastStart mode, which allows the port to reach forwarding state faster

Spanning tree can be disabled on individual ports or the entire switch.

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• IEEE 802.1Q port-based virtual LANs (VLANs)

• IEEE 802.1p prioritization

• IEEE 802.3u-compliant autonegotiating ports, with four modes:
— 10BASE-T half-duplex
— 10BASE-T full-duplex
— 100BASE-TX half-duplex
— 100BASE-TX full-duplex

• Two hardware-based priority queues per port

• Multi-Link Trunking (MLT) with up to 4 ports in a trunk and up to 6 MLT

groups in a switch with a single trunk able to span multiple I/O modules,
supporting switch-to-switch trunks and switch-to-server trunks

• Ability to remove and insta ll a module (hot swap) withou t power ing d own t he
switch chassis

• Port mirroring by port, by source, and by destination MAC address

• IP Multicast optimization using Internet Group Management Protocol

(IGMP) snooping

• RMON port support for the following four groups:
— Alarms
— Events
— Statistics
— History

• Port for configuring and managing the switch locally or remotely:
— Console port on the Passport 8190SM module
— Ethernet Management port on the Passport 8190SM module
— Comm port on the Passport 8132TX module (if a Passport 8190SM

module is not installed)

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• A command line interface (CLI) for managing the Passport 8100 switch,
accessible through the Passport 8190SM module or through a Telnet
connection

If a Passport 8190SM module is not installed, the CLI is accessible through
the Comm port on the Passport 8132TX module.

• Support for up to eight simultaneous Telnet sessions with optional password
protection

• Device Manager support

• Web-based monitoring support

• SNMPv1 and SNMPv2 agent support

• Upgradable device firmware in nonvolatile flash memory using the Trivial

File Transfer Protocol (TFTP)

• Optional PCMCIA card for file management

• Up to 2,000 VLANs defined by port or network protocol

Passport 8190SM Management Module

The Passport 8190SM Switch Management Module (Figure 1-1) provides
centralized management capabilities for the Passport 8010 and 8006 chassis. Use
this module to configure and manage all 8100 Series modules in the chassis.

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Management

DCE|DTE

Console

Link
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Modem (DTE)

Reset

PCMCIA

Utilization %

CPU

1 2 3 4 5 6

1 = Ethernet Management Port
2 = DCE/DTE Switch
3 = Console/Modem Ports
4 = Reset Button
5 = PCMCIA Card Slot
6 = LEDs

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The Passport 8190SM module fits into either slot 5 or slot 6 in the Passport
chassis. Image, configuration, and log files are maintained on the flash memory
(onboard and PCMCIA) of this module. The module also provides out-of-band
management by using the Ethernet port on the module.

Note: Nortel Networks recommends using the Ethernet port on the Passport

8190SM module for management rather than a switched port.

You achieve redundancy by putting a Passport 8190SM module into both slots 5
and 6 of the chassis. When running normally, the second module is in standby
mode. Should the primary Passport 8190SM module fail, the secondary module
initializes while the swit ch cont inues to pass t raffic. When the seconda ry Pass port
8190SM module completes initialization, it resets the switch with a convergence
time similar to the convergence timing for spanning tree.

The Passport 8190SM module can also be in the chassi s with the Pas sport 8690SF
Switch Fabric Module. The Passport 8690SF module provides layer 3
functionality for 8600 Series modules (routing switch modules). For more
information about the Passport 8690SF module, refer to Using the Passport 8600
Modules.

Note: Although you can mix 8100 Series and 8600 Ser ies modules in the same

chassis, Nortel Networks does not recommend this configuration.

Physical features on the front panel of the Passport 8190SM module include a
management port, DCE/DTE switch for the console port, console port, modem
port, reset button, PCMCIA card slot, and status LEDs.

Ethernet Management Port

The Ethernet Management port on the Passport 8190SM module is an MDI
10/100BASE-T port that allows out-of-band management using a Web browser,
Device Manager and VLAN Manager, or a Telnet session to access the command
line interface (CLI). You can use this port to connect the switch to a network
management station. The po rt has i ts own IP addr ess but does not s witch tr af fic to
other ports in the chassis.

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Note: This port should be used only as a management port . It does no t provide

network connectivity.

DTE/DCE Switch

The DTE/DCE switch changes the pin assignments on the Console port and
allows you to designate the connector as either DTE or DCE. For information
about pin assignments for this port, refer to Appendix A, “

Specifications.”

Serial Ports

The Passport 8190SM module provides two serial ports for attachment of modem
or console devices. The Console port provides terminal access to the Passport
8190SM module using the CLI. The Modem port al lows you t o connec t a st andard
modem for out-of-band, dial-up management.

For communications specifications used by the serial ports, refer to Appendix A,

“Technical Specifications.”

Technical

Reset Button

The recessed reset button on the module allows you to perform a hard reset or
reboot of the system.

PCMCIA Card Slot

The Passport 8190SM module provides a PCMCIA card slot for use with an
ATA-type Sandisk-compatible flash memory card. The flash memory card
provides a convenient way to store switch configurations and boot images. Using
the memory card, you can quickly transfer configurations and images between
multiple switches or store multiple configurations for a single switch.

Note: You cannot use the Passport 1200 PCMCIA card in Passport 8000

Series equipment.

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LEDs

About the Passport 8100 Modules

LEDs on the Passport 8190SM module indicate the status of the module
subsystems, chassis power supplies, and chassis fans (Figure 1-2

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2 = CPU utili zation LEDs
3 = Fan LEDs

5 = Online LED
6 = Power Supply LEDs
7 = Master LED

4 = Temp LED

Figure 1-2. LEDs on the Passport 8190SM Module

The CPU LEDs serve as a bar graph to indicate module activity. The CPU bar
graph increases when the CPU is actively performing tasks, such as learning
media access control ( MAC) addresses or inte racting with t he device management
station.

For detailed information about the LED meanings, refer to Appendix B, “

LEDs.”

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Passport 8132TX 32-Po rt I/O Modu le

The Passport 8132TX module (Figure 1-3) is a single-slot I/O module for the
Passport 8000 Series chassis. It has 32 autosensing 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX
switched ports with RJ- 45 conne ctors . The ports h ave int egrat ed LEDs t o in dicat e
port operation, and the module has three additional LEDs to indicate system
operation. An expansion slot allows you to install an MDA to provide additional
port types. You can add 10/100BASE-T, 100BASE-FX, or Gigabit Ethernet ports
by installing an optional MDA in the Passport 813 2TX modul e. I n s ert er /e xt rac tor
levers and captive retaining screws are at each end of the module.

Figure 1-3. Passport 8132TX Edge Switch Module

10BASE-T/100BASE-TX Port Connectors

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The Passport 8132TX module provides 32 10/100 Mb/s autosensing ports that
support the IEEE 802.3u autonegotiation standard. Each port can operate in full­or half-duplex mode. When a port is connected to another device that also
supports the IEEE 802.3u standard, the two devices negotiate the best speed and
duplex mode of operation.

The port connectors are 8-pin modular RJ-45 connectors configured as MDI-X
(media-dependent interface-crossover) connections. You can connect these ports
to an MDI port (for example, a workstation or server) using a straight-through
cable. If you are connecting to a device that does not have an MDI port, use a
crossover cable (see “MDI and MDI-X Connections” on page A-12

Note: For 10 Mb/s connections, you can use Category 3, 4, or 5 copper

).

unshielded twisted pair (UTP) cable. Use only Category 5 UTP cable to
connect ports that will operate at 100 Mb/s.

Refer to Appendix A, “Technical Specifications

,” for more information about the

RJ-45 port connectors.

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MDA Slot

About the Passport 8100 Modules

The MDA slot allows you to install optional media dependent adapters (MDAs)
that support a range of media types. The following MDA versions are available
for the Passport 8132TX module:

• 450-1SR MDA—1000BASE-SX MDA (1-port shortwave gigabit fiber,
with 1 redundant port)

• 450-1SX MDA—1000BASE-SX MDA (1-port shortwave gigabit fiber)

• 450-1LR MDA—1000BASE-LX MDA (1-port longwave gigabit fiber,

with 1 redundant port)

• 450-1LX MDA—100BASE-LX MDA (1-port longwave gigabit fiber)

• 8100-4TX MDA—10BASE-T/100BASE-TX MDA (4-port copper)

• 8100-2FX MDA—100BASE-FX MDA (2-port multimode fiber with

SC connectors)

• 8100-4FX MDA—100BASE-FX MDA (4-port multimode fiber with
MT-RJ connectors)

For information about instal ling MDAs and speci ficat ions fo r each MDA, re fer to

Appendix C, “Media Dependent Adapters

Note: The MDAs are hot-swappable in an operating Passport 8132TX

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module; however, the module resets when an MDA is inserted or removed.

Comm Port

The Comm port (also called a Console port) allows you to access the CLI if a
Passport 8190SM module is not installed in the chassis. The Comm port is a
mini-DIN serial port connector.

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Note: Nortel Networks recommends using the Passport 8190SM module to

configure and manage your switch. The Comm port on the Passport 8132TX
module is active only when no Passport 8190SM module is present and when
the Passport 8132TX module is operating as the master module.

The Comm port on the Passport 8132TX module is configured as a data
communications equipment (DCE) connector. Be sure that your RS-232 cable
pinouts are configured for DCE connections.

LEDs

The Passport 8132TX module has LEDs (Figure 1-4) to indicate operational
status of the ports and the module. Each port has two integrated LEDs to indicate
link speed and activity for that port. In addition, the module has three LEDs to
indicate system operating conditions.

1

1 = Module LEDs

2 3

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Figure 1-4. LEDs on the Passport 8132TX Module

2 = Port Speed LEDs
3 = Port Link/Activity LEDs

For more information about LED operation, refer to Appendix B, “LEDs.”

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Passport 8148TX 48-Po rt I/O Modu le

The Passport 8148TX module provides 48 autonegotiating 10/100 Mb/s ports
(Figure 1-5
circuitry automatically negotiates the highest possible data rate and the duplex
operation possible with the attached device, if the attached device supports IEEE

802.3u autonegotiatio n.

Figure 1-5. Passport 8148TX Edge Switch Module

The port connectors are modular RJ-45 connectors with MDI-X wiring. This port
can be connected to an MDI port (for example, a workstation or server) using a
straight-through cable.

). Each port can operate in full- or half-duplex mode. Autonegotiation

About the Passport 8100 Modules

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The Passport 8108TX module uses 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX RJ-45 port
connectors to connect to 10 Mb/s or 100 Mb/s Ethernet segments or nodes.

Note: For 10 Mb/s connections, you can use Category 3, 4, or 5 copper

unshielded twisted pair (UTP) cable. Use only Category 5 UTP cable to
connect ports that will operate at 100 Mb/s.

Refer to Appendix A, “Technical Specifications

,” for more information about the

RJ-45 port connectors.

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LEDs

Each port on the Passport 8148TX module has two LEDs that indicate data speed
and activity for the port (Figure 1-6
indicate system operating conditions. For details of LED operation, refer to

Appendix B, “LEDs

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1 = Module LEDs
2 = Port Speed LEDs
3 = Port Link/Activity LEDs

Figure 1-6. LEDs on the Passport 8148TX Module

Passport 8108GBIC 8-Port I/O Module

The Passport 8108GBIC I/O module (Figure 1-7) provides eight bays for
installing any of four types of gigabit interface converters (GBICs). These fiber
ports allow you to mak e riser c onnect ion , serve r att achments , or inter switc h link s.
The following four types of GBICs are available:

• 1000BASE-SX

• 1000BASE-LX

• 1000BASE-XD

• 1000BASE-ZX

Note: Only Nortel Networks-qualified GBICs are supported for use in the

Passport 8108GBIC module. For specific model numbers, refer to the Nor t el
Networks price list.

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LEDs

About the Passport 8100 Modules

For more information about the GBICs and instructions to install them, refer to

Appendix D, “Installing GBICs

Figure 1-7. Passport 8108GBIC Module

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Each port has an associated Link LED and Act (ac tivi ty) LED to indic ate link and
TX/RX activity (Figure 1-8

). In addition, the module has three LEDs to indicate
system operating conditions. For details of LED operation, refer to Appendix B,

“LEDs.”

Fault
Master
Online

1 2

Figure 1-8. LEDs on the Passport 8108GB Module

Redundancy Features

A Passport 8000 Series chassis with one or more Passport 8190SM modules and
two or more power supplies provide s fea tu res that support redundant opera ti on in
case of certain fai lu res . The se r edundancy features allow you to use this switch i n
high-availability environments where system uptime is critical to application
performance.

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2 = Port LEDs

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Redundant Passport 8190SM Modules

When you install two Passport 8190SM modules in a Passport 8000 Series
chassis, one provides the act ive CPU funct ions for the switc h; the CPU subsyste m
on the other module is in standby mode. If the active CPU fails, the standby CPU
assumes the CPU functions for the switch within 1 second. Then the module
relearns the routing databases for the switch.

If two Passport 8190SM modules are installed in the chassis when you turn on
switch power, the module in slot 5 becomes the active CPU; the module in slot 6
is in standby mode.

Redundant Power Supplies

A Passport 8000 Series chassis supports redundant power supplies. Both AC and
DC power supplies are available, and they may be combined in the same chassis.

The Passport 8010 Chassis with more than six installed modules requires a
minimum of two power supplies for a nonredundant configuration. A redundant
configuration for such a chassis requires three power supplies.

In a chassis with a nonred undant powe r supp ly co nfigur ation , i f one power supp ly
fails, the system loses power and network connectivity.

In a chassis with two installed power supplies, you can add a third power supply
without removing power to the chassis. In a chassis with a redundant power
configuration, you can hot-swap any one power supply while the chassis
continues to operate with no interruption of service (Table 1-1

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About the Passport 8100 Modules

Table 1-1. Power Supply Hot-Swapping

Chassis

8010 Up to 6 1 No

8006 Up to 6 1 No

Number of
Modules

7 to 10 2 No

Number of
Power Supplies

2Yes

3Yes

2Yes
3Yes

Hot-Swap One?

The Passport 8000 Series redundant power supplies provide protection from the
following types of failures:

• Failure of the power supply module

• Disconnection or cutting of the AC or DC line cord

When you plug the power cords for each power supply into separate AC circuits
or separate DC power sources, th e Passport 8000 Series redunda nt power sup plies
also provide protect ion aga inst th e fail ure of an in div idual ci rcui t or powe r sourc e.

Note: Redundant power supplies are an optional feature, not a requirement.

A single Passport 8000 Series power su pply provides a dequate op erating power
for up to 6 installed modules in the chassis. Two power supplies constitute a
nonredundant power configuration for a Passport 8010 Chassis with 7 to 10
installed modules.

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Combining Pass po rt 8100 and Passport 8600 Modu les

Although the Passport system software allows you to install both Passport 8100
Series and Passport 8600 Series modules in the same switch chassis, Nortel
Networks does not recommend such a configuration for the following reasons:

• Each type of modules functions as a separate switching entity in the chassis,
with no switched connection between the two. To provide connectivity
between the two switch entities, you must make external cable connections.

• Each CPU module must have its own IP address to allow separate
management of the separate switch entities. When you use Device Manager,
you can manage either the Passport 8100 Series switch or the Passport 8600
Series switch at a gi ven t i me . The other modules in the ch assis are grayed out.

• The Passport 8190SM module provides management only for Passport 8100
Series edge switch modules. Similarly, the Passport 8690SF module provides
management only for Pas sport 8600 Series routing switc h modul es . With two
types of switch modules installed, you cannot install redundant CPUs,
because you must have one each of the Passport 8690SF module and the
Passport 8190SM module.

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Chapter 2

Installing a Passport 8100 Module

This chapter provides ins truct ions for instal ling and con necti ng the Passpor t 8100
modules in a Passport 8000 Series chassis. For more information about your
chassis, refer to the documentation that was shipped with the chassis.

The initial switch setup tasks are described in Chapter 3, “

Configuration.” For details about configuring a Passport 8100 module, refer to

Getting Started with the Passport 8100 Management Software, Reference for the
Passport 8000 Series Management S oftware Switching Operations, and Refer e nce
for the Passport 8000 Series Command Line Interface Switching Operations.

This chapter discusses the following topics:

• Chassis configuration requirements (page 2-2

• Safety and environmental precautions (page 2-2

• Installing a module (page 2-3

• Turning on the power (page 2-5

• Connecting cables (page 2-6

• Replacing modules (page 2-7

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Chassis Configuration Requirement s

Slots in the Passport 8000 Series chassis are numbered from the top down, starting
with 1. In either the Passport 8010 or the Passport 8006 chassis, slots 5 and 6 are
reserved for the Passport 8190SM Switch Management Module. Any of the
Passport 8100 Series I/O modules can be installed in the remaining chassis slots.

Note: You must install an I/O module in slot 1 or slot 2 to provide bus master

functions in the switch.

Safety and Environmental Precautions

Before you perform any installation or replacement procedure on the switch,
please note the following safe-handling guidelines:

• To preven t damage caused by el ectrostat ic dischar ge (ESD), han dle the switch
chassis and modules only when you, the chassis, and the chassis modules are
properly grounded. Nortel Networks recommends using a grounding wrist
strap.

• When handling modules, do not touch components on the circuit boards;
always handle modules by their edges. Store unused modules in their
protective packaging.

• To maintain proper airflow and cooling, always cover unused module slots
and power supply bays with filler panels.

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Installing a Module

To install a module in a Passport 8000 Series chassis:

1. Remove the filler panel from the slot where yo u will instal l the module

(Figure 2-1

Figure 2-1. Removing a Filler Panel

Make sure the i nserte r/ extractor le vers a r e exte nded away f r om t he fr ont

2.

of the module (Figure 2-2

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Figure 2-2. Inserter/Extractor Levers in Extended Position

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3. Slide the module into the slot (Figure 2-3).

Figure 2-3. Inserting a Module

Rotate the inserter/extractor levers to seat the module backplane

4.

connectors (Figure 2-4

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Figure 2-4. Seating the Backplane Connectors

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Tighten the retaining screws to secure the module in the chassis

5.

(Figure 2-5

Figure 2-5. Securing the Module in the Chassis

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Turning On the Chassis Power

Although you can install or replace modules in an operating chassis, in a new
installation yo u may pr efer to install all t he modu le s before turning on the cha ssi s
power.

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To turn on the chassis power:

1. Verify that all power cords are connected properly, as described in the

installation instructions for the power supplies.

2. Turn all the power switches to the On position.

Note: In a chassis with two power supplies in a nonredundant power

configuration, you must turn on both power supply units within 2 seconds of
each other. If you wait longer to turn on the second power supply, both power
supplies will shut down. To correct this condition, turn off both power
supplies, wait at least 30 seconds, and then turn on both power supplies again
within 2 seconds.

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Connecting Cables

After the modules are installed and the chassis is powered on, connect network
cables. Table 2-1
module.

Table 2-1. Connectors and Cables for Passport 8000 Series Edge Switch Modules

shows the connector types and recommended cables for each

Module Port Connector

Passport
8190SM

Passport
8132TX

Passport
8148TX

Passport
8108GBIC

Ethernet
Management
Port

Serial Ports DB-9 RS-232
10/100 Mb/s

Ethernet Ports

Serial Port Mini DIN-8 RS-232 (Not required if Passport 8109SM module is present)
10/100 Mb/s

Ethernet Ports

1000 Mb/s
Ethernet port

RJ-45 EIA Category 3, 4, or 5

RJ-45 wired
as MDI-X

RJ-45 wired
as MDI-X

Duplex SC Depends on installed GBIC model; for specifications, refer to

Recommended
Cable Type

unshielded twisted pair
for 10 Mb/s operation;
EIA Category 5 r equired
for 100 Mb/s operation

EIA Category 3, 4, or 5
unshielded twisted pair
for 10 Mb/s operation;
EIA Category 5 r equired
for 100 Mb/s operation

EIA Category 3, 4, or 5
unshielded twisted pair
for 10 Mb/s operation;
EIA Category 5 r equired
for 100 Mb/s operation

Appendix A, “Technical Specifications

Maximum Cable Length

328 ft (100 m)

328 ft (100 m)

328 ft (100 m)

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Note: Ports on the Passport 8132TX and 8148TX modules are wired as

MDI-X. Use straight-through cables to connect these ports to MDI
connections such as workstations or servers. Use crossover cables to connect
these ports to other MDI-X connections such as hubs or other switches.

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Nortel Networks recommends that you route all network cables through the
supplied cable management brackets (Figure 2-6

Figure 2-6. Routing Network Cables

Replacing Modules

Any of the Passport 8100 modules can be removed from an operating switch
chassis without turning off the chassis power.

Installing a Passport 8100 Module

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If you insert a module into the same slot and chassis where the same type of
module was previous ly ins tall ed, the p revio us c onfigu rati on is mai ntain ed f or tha t
module in that slot. In all other cases, a module inserted into a Passport 8000
series chassis is reset to factory defaults.

If you remove the switch management module (for example, to replace it), the
switch continues switching for up to 2 minutes. Then it reboots using the
configuration settings on the backup switch management module, if one is
present. If no back up switch mana gement is pres ent, afte r 2 minutes a ll ports go to
blocking mode.

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To replace a module:

1. Disconnect all network cables from the module to be removed.

2. Loosen the module ret aini ng screws.

3. Rotate the inserter/extractor levers to disconnect the module from the

backplane connectors.

4. Remove the module from the chassis.

5. Insert the new module in the chassis and tighten the retaining screws.

6. Reconfigure the ports of the new module as necessary.

7. Reconnect the cables.

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Chapter 3

Basic Switch Configuration

This chapter describes how to use the command line interface (CLI) for basic
switch configuration. The chapter includes the following information:

• Port numbering (page 3-2

• Booting the switch (page 3-3

• Logging on to the system (page 3-4

• Assigning an IP address to the Management port (page 3-5

• Setting system identification (page 3-5

• Setting system security (page 3-6

• Sample configuration (page 3-8

For information about more advanced configuration topics, refer to the following
publications:

• Networking Concepts for the Passport 8000 Series Switch

• Reference for the Passport 8000 Series Management Software Switching
Operations

• Reference for the Passport 8000 Series Command Line Interface Switching
Operations

Note: To perform configuration procedures, you must log on to the switch

with Read-Write privileges.

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Specifying Port Numbers

Each port number on the Passport switch consists of a slot number and a position
number in the fo rm at
slot containing the I/O module with that port. The position number identifies the
position of the port on the I/O module. Chassis slots are numbered from the top
down, and ports are numbere d generall y from left to right be ginning wit h 1 for the
far left port. On high -density modules wi th two rows o f ports, s uch as the Pa ssport
8148TX module, ports in the top row are assigned sequential odd numbers, and
ports in the bottom row are assigned sequential even numbers (Figure 3-1

Figure 3-1. Port Numbers on High-Density Modules

<slot>/<position>. The slot number identifies the chassi s

).

9494EA

MDA ports are numbered as a continuation of the ports on the module, and port
numbers on an MDA are in ascendin g order from left to ri ght. For example , the far
left MDA port in a Passport 8132TX module is port 33. Gigabit MDAs with
redundant PHYs are regarded as a single port.

To specify a list of port numbers, separate individual port numbers with commas.
For example:

3/4,7/22,10/47

To specify a range of ports, type the low port number in the range, a dash, and
then the high port number in the range. For example:

3/4-3/16

Note: Spaces are not allowed in port lists or ranges.

For more information about port numbering as well as MAC addressing, refer to
Getting Started with the Passport 8100 Management Software.

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Booting the Switch

When you turn on th e switch power suppli es, the switch begins i ts automatic boot
process. The default boo t order i s to try to boot the swit ch fir st from th e PCMCIA
card, then from the internal flash me mory, and finally over the network. If a
terminal is connect ed to the Console por t, you can watch the syste m messages t hat
record the boot sequence. You can modify this boot order using the boot monitor
command line interface (CLI).

While the Passport 8190SM module is booting, the I/O modules boot using their
local image files, which check for the presence of a Passport 8190SM module in
the chassis. When the Passport 8190SM module has completed its boot process,
the I/O modules transmit a load request. Messages on the console screen indicate
the request and the completion of the image load. Then the I/O modules reboot
using the newly loa ded imag e. The enti re boot s equence fo r the switch can take up
to one minute.

When the switch starts booting, you can access the boot monitor by pressing any
key during the first 4 seconds of the boot sequence. For details about the boot
monitor and using the comman d line in terf ace to modi fy the bo ot proc ess, ref er to

Getting Started with the Passport 8100 Management Software and Reference for
the Passport 8000 Series Command Line Interface Switching Operations.

Basic Switch Configuration

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Logging On to the System

The Passport 8100 switches have four levels of security access for device
management. Table 3-1
names and passwords.

T able 3-1. Access Levels and Default Login Values

describes th e access levels and lists their default login

Access Level Description

Read-Only Allows only vie wing o f config uration and st atus

information. Is equivalent to SNMP read-only
community access.

Layer 2
(read-write)

Read-Write Allows viewing and changing configuration

Read-Write-All Allows all the rights of Read-Write access

Allows viewing and changing configuration
and status information for layer 2 (bridging/
switching) functions.

and status information across the switch; doe s
not allow changing security and password
settings. Is equivalent to SNMP read-write
community access.

and the ability to change security settings,
including the CLI and Web-based
management user names and passwords
and t he SNMP community strings.

Default
Login

ro ro

l2 l2

rw rw

rwa rwa

Default
Password

For example, if you want to log on with Read-Write-All access through the
Console port, log on as rwa with password rwa

at the login prompt.

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Basic Switch Configuration

Assigning an IP Address to the Management Port

You must assign an IP address to the Management port before you can use it for
out-of-band management.

To assign an IP address:

• Use the following command:

config bootconfig net mgmt ip <addr/mask>

where:

<addr/mask> specifies the IP address and mask of the Console Management

port.

Note: The preferred route for managing the switch is to use the Management

port.

Setting System Identification

System identification parameters specify the system name, contact person, and
location.

To set the sy stem identif i cation:

1. Specify the system name using the command:

config sys set name <prompt>

where <prompt> is an ASCII string specifying the system name and box or
root level prompt.

2. Specify the name of the contact person for the switch using the

command:

config sys set contact <contact>

where <contact> is an ASCII string specifying the name of the person.

3. Define the location for the system with the command:

config sys set location <location>

where <location> is an A SCII string specifying th e system location.

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Setting System Secur ity

System security parameters allow you to define login names and passwords for
access to the switch management functions and to specify the access methods,
such as through a Telnet session or through a Web browser.

To set system security:

1. Change CLI users and passwords using the following commands:

•

config cli password ro <username>[<password>]—changes the

Read-Only login and/or password.

• config cli password l2 <username>[<password>]—changes the

Layer 2 Read-Write login and/or password.

•

config cli password rw <username>[<password>]—changes the

Read-Write login and/or password.

•

config cli password rwa <username>[<password>]—changes the

Read-Write-All login and/or password.

where:

username is the login name.
password is the password associated with the login name.

2. Change SNMP community strings using the command:

config sys set snmp community <ro|rw|l2|rwa> <commstr>

where:

<ro|rw|l2|rwa> is the choice of community—ro is Read-Only, rw is

Read-Write,

<commstr> is the input community string {string}.

3. Enable or disable Web access using the commands:

•

config web-server disable to turn off Web access

•

config web-server enable to turn on Web access

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l2 is Layer 2 Re ad-Write, and rwa is Read-Write-All.

Basic Switch Configuration

Change Web passwords using the command:

4.

config web-server set password ro <username> <passwd>

where:

<username> is the user’s login name, up to 20 characters long.
<passwd> i s th e pas sword a sso ciate d with the lo gin na me, up to 20 cha racte rs

long.

To enable or disable Telnet access, you set flags from the boot monitor CLI. You
can access the boot monitor CLI while the switch is booting.

To set up Telnet access:

1. While the switch is booting, press any key to interrupt the autoboot

process.

2. Enable or disable Telnet access using the command:

flags telnetd <true|false>

where:

true enables Telnet access.
false disables Telnet access.

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Switch Configuration

The Passport 8100 Series m odules provide l ayer 2 sw itching a s soon as yo u install
them and turn on the switch power. The default configuration includes a single
VLAN with a VLAN ID of 1 that contains all the ports in the switch.

The only configuration you need to do for the Passport 8100 Series switch is to
assign an IP address and a gateway address (default route) for remote
management.

Configuring the Passport switch as a layer 2 switch consists of the following
tasks:

• Confirm that all ports are in the default VLAN.

• Assign an IP address for management.

• Specify a default gateway address or default route.

• Test connectivity.

To configure the switch as a layer 2 (bridging/switching) device:

1. Confirm that all ports are in the default VLAN using the command:

show vlan info ports

The display shows the VlanId (1) and lists the port members.

2. To assign an IP a ddress for management, use the command:

config bootconfig net mgmt ip <ipaddr/mask>

where:

<ipaddr/mask> is the IP address/subnet mask you are assigning (for

example, 10.10.10.1/24).
Alternatively, you can assign an IP address to the default VLAN (VLAN ID

1) using the command

Note: Nortel Networks does not recommend assigning an IP address to

config vlan 1 ip create <addr/mask>.

the default VLAN. Management response is significantly degraded by
managing the switch through the default VLAN.

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Basic Switch Configuration

Specify a default gateway address/default route.

3.

When configuring IP on most layer 2 switches, you need to specify the IP
address of the device and the IP address of the default gateway.

Use the following Boot Monitor CLI command to specify the default route:

net mgmt route net 0.0.0.0 <ipaddr>

Use the following Run-Time CLI command to specify the default route:

config bootconfig net mgmt route net 0.0.0.0 <ipaddr>

In each of these commands, ipaddr specifies the IP address of the default
gateway.

4. To save the configuration , enter:

save config

Your Passport 8100 switch now has an IP address and can be used as a layer 2
switch.

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Chapter 4

Troubleshooting

This chapter describes tr oubles hootin g techniq ues for the Pass port 8100 modul es.
This chapter includes information about the following topics:

• Normal power-up sequence (this page)

• Failure to get a login prompt (page 4-2

• Failure of the management software to recognize I/O modules (page 4-2

• LED indications of problems (page 4-2

• Port connection problems (page 4-4

• Installation issues (page 4-7

Normal Power-Up Sequence

In a normal power-up sequence, the LEDs display as follows:

1. When power is applied to the switch, the green LED on each power supply

and fan tray turns on within 5 seconds.

2. Each module initiates a self-test, during which the port and module LEDs

display various patterns to indicate the progress of the self-test.

3. Upon successful completion of the self-test (within 10 seconds after power is

applied), the Online LED lights.

For information about the other LEDs on the Passport 8132TX, 8148TX,
8108GBIC, and 8190SM modules, refer to Appendix B, “LEDs

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Failure to Get a Login Pr ompt from the Console Port

If you have connected a terminal to the Console port on the Passport 8190SM
module and fail to get a login prompt, the port may have an incorrect DCE/DTE
setting. Try moving the DCE/DTE switch from its current setting to the other
position (Figure 4-1

).

ink

DCE|DTE

00

Figure 4-1. DCE/DTE Switch on the Passport 8190SM Module

Console

9595EA

Failure of Management So ftware to Recognize I/O Modules

If management software does not recognize the presence of any I/O modules in
the switch, the device vie w in Devi ce Manager, for example, shows a switch with
only a management module installed. This situation can occur when no I/O
module is install ed in sl ot 1 or sl ot 2 of th e chassis . A Passport 8000 Ser ies chas sis
must have an I/O module installed in slot 1 or slot 2 of the chassis to provide bus
master functions for the switch.

LED Indications of Problems

If the switch is not operating properly, LEDs may provide information about the
probable cause. Table 4-1
switch modules and suggests corrective action.

lists possible problems as indicated by LEDs on the

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Table 4-1. LED Indications of Problems

Symptom Probable Cause Corrective Action

Troubleshooting

Green power supply
LEDs are off.

The Link/Activity LED
for a connected port is
off or does not blink
(and you have reas on to
believe that traffic is
present).

The Link/Activity LED
blinks continuously.

The Online LED on an
I/O module is yellow.

The Master LED on a
module in slot 1 or slot 2
is yellow.

The Fault LED is
blinking yellow.

The Fault LED is
steadily yellow.

No LEDs are lit. A hardware failure has been

The switch is not receiving
AC power.

The switch is experiencing
a port connection problem.

The switch’s link partner is
not autonegotiating properly.

There may be a port
configuration error.

Software incompatibility
exists, or the module cannot
communicate with the ma ste r
module over the backplane.

This module has detected
system clock generati on
failure on its own circuitry.

A chassis failure has been
detected.

A diagnostics failure or
hardware failure has been
detected.

detected.

Verify that each AC power cord is fastened
securely at both ends and that power is available
at each AC power outlet. Verify that each power
supply is turned on.

See “Port Connection Problems

Use the show log command to check the
system log for indications of communication
problems. Use the boot c ommand to dow nload a
new software image.

Replace the modul e; make sure it is in the correct
slot.
Note: This LED refers only to the m odule i n slot 1
or slot 2 that provides the clock function for the
switch.

From the console management station, use the
show log command to check the s ys tem log for
information about hardware failures
Check the fans in the Passport 8100 module
chassis to make sure both are running.
Check the switch power supplies; one may have
stopped functioning.
The module may have failed to read the MAC
address from the chassis backplane. If this is the
case, arrange to replace the chassis.

The module failed its power-on self-test. Replace
the module.

Power cycle the switch.

” next.

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Port Connection Problems

Port connection problems ca n usuall y be tra ced to a poor cabl e connect ion or t o an
improper connection of the port cables at either end of the link. These types of
problems can be remedied by making sure that the cable connections are secure
and that the cables are connected to the correct ports at both ends of the link.
For more information about cabling, see “Cabling

Port connection problems can al so be tra ce d to the autonegotiation mode (re fer to

“Autonegotiation Modes

Cabling

Cabling for 10BASE-T networks can consist of 2-pair Category 3, 4, or 5
unshielded twisted pair (UTP) wiring. However, to cover future upgrades to Fast
Ethernet, Nortel Networks st rongly recommends that you us e all Category 5 cable
in your network.

Ethernet 10BASE-T network installations use cables consisting of two pairs of
twisted pa ir wires—one pair to send data and one to receive data. These wires
must connect to anot her 10BASE-T station that ha s the se nding pai r attac hed to i ts
receiving pair and vic e ver sa . In t hi s way, the two nodes can exchange data. I f t he
two nodes are wired alike, they both attempt to send data out on the same
RJ-45 pins. In such a case, a straight-through cable would not work. However, a
crossover cable would operate normally.

” on page 4-5) or the port interface.

,” next in this chapter.

The Passport 8100 Series modules are designed to have Ethernet NICs connect
directly to their RJ-45 ports using straight-through (MDI) cables. However, if a
Passport 8100 module must connect to a hub or another switch that follows usual
conventions, a crossover cable (MDI-X) is required.

The 100 Mb/s ports are designed to operate using Category 5 UTP cabling only.
Category 5 UTP cable is a 2-pair cable certified to handle up to 100 Mb/s
bandwidth. To minimize crosstalk noise, maintain the twist ratio of the cable up to
the point of termination; untwist at any termination should not exceed 0.5 inch
(1.27 cm).

For best performance with respect to noise immunity and emissions, the unused
pairs in the 2-pair cable should be terminated at their characteristic impedance
(that is, 100 ohms) in the e quipment at eac h end of the ca ble. All Nortel Network s
100BASE-TX equipment includes such a Common Mode Termination (CMT).

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The fiber MDAs use only multimode 62.5/125 µm fiber cable. The Nortel
Networks 100BASE-FX MDA is not supported on single-mode fiber. SC
connectors are used on 2-port 100BASE-FX MDAs, and MT-RJ connectors are
used on 4-port 100BASE-FX MDAs.

Cables for the GBICs vary depending on the specific GBIC type. For details of the
cable requirements for G BICs, refer to Appendix A, “Technical Specifications

Autonegotiation Modes

Port connection problems can occur when a port (or station) is connected to
another port (or station) that is not operating in a compatible mode (for example,
connecting a full-duplex port on one station to a half-duplex port on another
station).

The Passport 8100 modules negotiate port speeds according to the IEEE 802.3u
autonegotiating standard. The switch adjusts (autonegotiates) its port speed and
duplex mode to match the best service provided by the connected station, up to
100 Mb/s in full-duplex mode.

Troubleshooting

.”

The following autonegotiation problems can occur:

• If the connected station uses a form of autonegotiation that is not compatible
with the IEEE 802.3u autonegotiating standard, the Passport 8100 module
cannot negotiate a compatible mode for correct operation.

• If the autonegotiation feature is not present or is not enabled at the connected
station, the Passport 8100 module may not be able to determine the correct
duplex mode.

In both situations, the Passport 8100 module autosenses the speed of the
connected station and, by default, reverts to half-duplex mode. If the connected
station is operating in full-duplex mode, it cannot communicate with the switch.

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To correct this mode mismatch problem:

1. Use the CLI to disable autonegotiation for the suspect port.

Refer to Reference for the Passport 8000 Command Line Interface Switching
Operations for the appropriate CLI commands.

2. Use the CLI to set the speed and duplex mode of the port to match the

speed/duplex mode of the connected station.

You may have to try several settings before you find the correct speed/duplex
mode of the connected station.

If the problem persists, follow these additional steps:

1. Using the CLI, disable the autonegotiation feature at the connected

station.

2. Manually set the speed/dupl ex mo de of the connect ed st ati o n to the same

speed/duplex mode you have manually set for the Passport 8100 module
port.

Note: Nortel Networks recommends that you manually set the Passport 8100

module port to the desired speed/duplex mode when connecting to any of the
following Nortel Networks products:

• Nortel Networks 28000 product family

• Nortel Networks 58000 product family

• BayStack

™

302T switch (100 Mb/s port)

Port Interface

Verify that the devices are connected using the appropriate crossover or
straight-through cable. (For information about appropriate cables, refer to

Appendix A, “Technical Specifications

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Installation-Related Is sues

Ethernet networks tend to be fairly simple, but they can still have problems that
take time to resolve. The most common problems are associated with the actual
network wiring.

If you have problems with a newly estab li she d network (initial setup), the tr oub le
is most likely rela te d to ca bling o r addr essing . If the n etwo rk has been ope rati onal
for an extended period and is now beginning to have problems, the trouble is
probably related to recent additions or changes.

Addresses

Remember that each Passport 8100 module or Passport 8000 Series switch has a
media access control (MAC) station address and an IP address. The MAC station
addresses are unique because each address contains the Nortel Networks
manufacturer ID and node ID codes.

A valid IP address is not required for normal switching operation or if you are
managing the switch from a console. However, for management over the network
(SNMP or Telnet session), a valid IP address is required.

Troubleshooting

You can change the IP address of the unit to match your own network addressing
structures. Make sure tha t th e IP add re ss of the Passport 8100 module or Pas spor t
8000 Series switch is unique in your network. You can change the IP address
using the

config ip address command (refer to “Ass igning an I P Address t o the

Management Port” on page 3-5). You will need to set a valid IP address if you

intend to use network management with SNMP or Telnet.

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Appendix A

Technical Specifications

This appendix lists technical specifications for the Passport 8100 modules. The
appendix includes the following information:

• General specifications

• Specifications for individual modules, including:
— Physical specifications
— Connector types and, where appropriate, pin assignments
— Required cables

• MDI and MDI-X connections

• Declaration of Conformity

General Specifications

Standards Supported

IEEE 802.3 CSMA/CD (ISO/IEC 8802-3)
IEEE 802.3i 10BASE-T (ISO/IEC 8802-3)
IEEE 802.3u 100BASE-TX (ISO/IEC 8802-3)
IEEE 802.1D MAC Bridges (ISO/IEC 10038)
IEEE 802.1 p (Prioritization)
IEEE 802.1Q (VLAN Tagging)
IEEE 802.1z (Gigabit)
IEEE 802.3z 1000BASE-SX and 1000BASE-LX (Draft Standard ver. 3.1)
IEEE 802.3x on Gigabit ports

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Data Rate and Encoding

10 Mb/s Manchester encoding
100 Mb/s 4B/5B encoding
1000 Mb/s 8B/10B encoding

Environmental Specifications

Operating Temperature: 5° to 40° C (41° to 104° F)
Storage Temperature: –25° to 70° C (–13° to 158° F)
Operating Humidity: 85% maximum relative humidity, noncondensing
Storage Humidity: 95% maximum relative humidity, noncondensing
Operating Altitude: 3000 m (10,000 ft) maximum
Free Fall/Drop: ISO 4180-s, NSTA 1A
Vibration: IEC 68-2-6/34
Shock/Bump: IEC 68-2-27/29

Performance Specifications (64-byte packets)

Aggregate Throughput: 3,000,000 pps maximum
Switched Forwarding Rates: For 10 Mb/s: 14,880 pps maximum

Latency: 9 ms

Address Database Size

Addressing: 48-bit MAC address
Frame Length: 64 to 1518 bytes (IEEE 802.1Q Untagged)

Safety Agency Approvals UL Listed (UL 1950)

For 100 Mb/s: 148,810 pps maximum
For 1000 Mb/s: 1,488,100 pps maximum

64 to 1522 bytes (IEEE 802.1Q Tagged)

CUL CSA 22.2 No. 950
CB with all national deviatio ns
NOM NOM-019-SCFI 1994

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Electromagnetic Emissions

Meets requirements of: US: FCC CFR 47, Part 15, Subpart B, Class A

Canada: ICES-003, Issue-2, Class A
Australia/New Zealand: AS/NZ S 3548:1 995, Clas s A
Japan: VCCI V-3/97.04, Class A
Taiwan: CNS 13438, Clas s A
EN 55 022 (CISPR 22:1985), Class A
CE Mark

Electromagnetic Immunity: EN50082-1:1997

Passport 8190SM Switch Management Module

Physical Specifications

Height: 1.5 in. (3.8 cm)
Width: 15.4 in. (39.1 cm)
Depth: 18.5 in. (47.0 cm)
Weight: 7 lb (3.15 kg)

Electrical Specifications

Input Current: 75 W
Thermal Rating: 250 BTU/hr maximum

MTBF Rating

229,623 hr

Connector Types

Ethernet Management port: RJ-45 connector wired as MDI-X (Table A-1
Console port: DB-9 connector (Table A-2
Modem port: DB-9 connector (Table A-3

Required Cables

Ethernet Management port: Category 3, 4, or 5 UTP cable (10 Mb/s operation)

Category 5 UTP cable (100 Mb/s operation)
Console port: RS-232 cable
Modem port: DTE-to-DCE cable (straight or transmit cable)

Technical Specifications

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Management Port

The Management port is a 10/100 Mb/s Ethernet port implemented on an RJ-45
connector wired as an MDI connection. Table A-1
this connector.

T able A-1. Pin Assignments in the Passport 8190SM Management Port

Connector Pin Number Signal

shows the pin assignments for

12345678

8020EA

Console Serial Port

The Console serial port is implemented as a DB-9 connector. This port can
operate as a data terminal equipment (DTE) or data communication equipment
(DCE) device. Use the switch to the left of the port to set the port to DTE (left) or
DCE (right). Default settings for this port are 9600 bps, 8 data bits, no parity, and
one stop bit.

Because the Console port expects to receive Data Set Ready (DSR) and Clear To
Send (CTS) signals before transmitting, these con trol lines are required in the
cabling. The Console port does not support any inbound flow control; that is, the
port does not toggle control lines to indicate an input buffer full condition.

1 Output transmit data + (TX+)
2 Output transmit data - (TX-)
3 Input receive data + (RX+)
6 Input receive data - (RX-)
4, 5, 7, 8 Not used

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1

5

6

9

9473EA

Table A-2 lists the pin assignments for the Console port for both the DTE and

DCE settings.

Table A-2. Pin Assignments in the Passport 8190SM Console Port

Connector Pin Number DCE Signal DTE Signal

Modem Serial Port

The Modem serial port is implemented on a DB-9 connector wired as a DTE
connection.

Technical Specifications

2RXDTXD
3TXDRXD
4DTRDSR
5GNDGND
6DSRDTR
7RTSCTS
9CTSRTS

To set up modem access, you need a DTE-to-DCE cable (straight or transmit
cable) between the Mode m port a nd a modem or t erminal s erver. The cable should
have the pin assignments listed in Table A-3

Table A-3. DTE-to-DCE Pin Assignments

Switch Modem

Signal

RXD 2 2 3
TXD 3 3 2
DTR 4 4 20
GND 5 5 7
DSR 6 6 6
RTS 7 7 4
CTS 9 9 5

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Pin

Number

DCE DB-9

Pin Number

.

DCE DB-25

Pin Number

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Passport 8132TX Module

Physical Specifications

Height: 1.5 in. (3.8 cm)
Width: 15.4 in. (39.1 cm)
Depth: 18.5 in. (47.0 cm)
Weight: 8.06 lb (4 kg approximate)

Electrical Specifications

Input Current: 75 W maximum
Thermal Rating: 250 BTU/hr maximum

MTBF Rating

122,000 hr

Connector Type

10/100 Ethernet Ports: RJ-45 connector wired as MDI-X (Table A-4
Comm Port: Mini-DIN

Cable Specifications

Type: Category 3, 4, or 5 UTP cable (10 Mb/s operation)

Maximum Distance: 328 ft (100 m)

)

Category 5 UTP cable (1 00 Mb/s operation)

Data Port Connectors

The data ports on the Passport 8132TX module are RJ-45 ports wired as MDI-X
connectors (Table A-4

Table A-4. Passport 8132TX Port Pinouts

Connector Pin Number Signal

12345678

8020EA

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).

1 Input receive data + (RX+)
2 Input receive data - (RX-)
3 Output transmit data + (TX+)
6 Output transmit data - (TX-)
4, 5, 7, 8 Not used

Comm Port Connector

The cable used to connect the comm port is a serial cable with a mini-DIN
connector on one end to connect to the Passport 8132 TX comm por t a nd a DB- 25
connector on the other to connect to a terminal or computer. This cable and a
DB-25 to DB-9 adapter are shipped with the Passport 8000 Series chassis.

Note: The Comm port on the Passport 8132TX module is active only when

the chassis has no installe d Passport 8190SM module. You should not use this
port for managing the switch if you are using software version 2.0 or later.

MDAs

450-1SR MDA, 450-1SX MDA

Required Cable: Multimode fiber optic
Maximum distance: 1804 ft (550 m)
Wavelen gth : 850 nm
Average Transmit Output Power: -9.5 to -4 dBm
Average Receiver Sensitivity: -17 dBm (minimum)

Technical Specifications

450-1LR MDA, 450-1LX MDA

Required Cable: M ul tim ode fiber optic
Maximum distance: 1804 ft (550 m)
Wavelength: 1300 nm
Average Transmit Output Power: -5.2 to 0 dBm
Average Receiver Sensitivity: -22 dBm (minimum)

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Passport 8148TX Module

Physical Specifications

Height: 1.5 in. (3.8 cm)
Width: 15.4 in. (39.1 cm)
Depth: 18.5 in. (47.0 cm)
Weight: 9 lb (4 kg)

Electrical Specifications

Input Current: 75 W maximum
Thermal Rating: 250 BTU/hr maximum

MTBF Rating

72,213

Connector Type

RJ-45 connector wired as MDI-X (Table A-5

Cable Specifications

Type: Category 3, 4, or 5 UTP cable (10 Mb/s operation)

Maximum Distance: 328 ft (100 m)

)

Category 5 UTP cable (1 00 Mb/s operation)

Port Connectors

The ports on the Passport 8148TX module are RJ-45 ports wired as MDI-X
connectors (Table A-5

Table A-5. Passport 8148TX Port Pinouts

Connector Pin Number Signal

12345678

8020EA

A-8 204515-C

).

1 Input receive data + (RX+)
2 Input receive data - (RX-)
3 Output transmit data + (TX+)
6 Output transmit data - (TX-)
4, 5, 7, 8 Not used

Passport 8108GBIC Module

Physical Specifications

Height: 1.5 in. (3.8 cm)
Width: 15.4 in. (39.1 cm)
Depth: 18.5 in. (47.0 cm)
Weight: 8 lb (4 kg)

Electrical Specifications

Input Current: 65 W maximum
Thermal Rating: 224 BTU/hr maximum

MTBF Rating

93,284 hr

Connector Type

Duplex SC

GBICs

Technical Specifications

Physical Specifications

Height: 12 mm
Width: 30 mm
Depth: 65 mm
Weight: V aries with GBIC type

Connector Type

Duplex SC

204515-C A-9

Using the Passport 8100 Modules

1000BASE-SX GBIC

Cable Specifications

Type: 62.5 µm or 50 µm multimode fiber
Maximum Distance: 1804 ft (550 m)

Optical Specifications

Wavelength: 850 nm (VCSEL)
Average Transmit Output Power: -9.5 to -4 dBm
Average Receiver Sensitivity: -17 dBm (minimum)

1000BASE-LX GBIC

Cable Specifications

Type 62.5 µm multimode fiber or

Maximum Distance: Single-mode fiber: 32,810 ft (10 km)

Optical Specifications

Wavelength: 1300 nm (FP laser diode)
Average Transmit Output Power: -5.2 to 0 dBm
Average Receiver Sensitivity: -22 dBm (minimum)

9 µm single-mode fiber
Note: Multimode fiber may require a DMD patch
cord.

Multimode fiber: 1804 ft (550 m)

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Technical Specifications

1000BASE-XD GBIC

Cable Specifications

Type : 9 µm single-mode fiber
Maximum Distance: 31 mi (50 km)

Note: For a shorter link distance, you may need an
in-line at tenuator t o prevent overloading the
receiver.

Optical Specifications

Wavelength: 1550 nm (DFB laser diode)
Average Transmit Output Power: -5.2 to 0 dBm
Average Receiver Sensitivity: -24 dBm

1000BASE-ZX GBIC

Cable Specifications

Type : 9 µm single-mode fiber
Maximum Distance: 43 mi (70 km)

Note: For a shorter link distance, you may need an
in-line at tenuator t o prevent overloading the
receiver.

Optical Specifications

Wavelength: 1550 nm (DFB laser diode)
Average Transmit Output Power: 0 to 5.2 dBm
Average Receiver Sensitivity: -22 dBm (minimum)

204515-C A-11

Using the Passport 8100 Modules

MDI and MDI-X Connections

For communication to take place between two devices, the transmitter of one
device must connect to the receiver of the other device. The connection must be
achieved through a c ros sover function, whic h cou ld b e a c rossover cable or a por t
that implements the crossover function internally.

The Passport 8100 modules use MDI-X ports th at allow you to connect directly to
end stations with out u sing cro ssover c ables (Figure A-1
crossover function internally are known as MDI-X ports (where “X” refers to the
crossover function).

Passport 8000 switch End station

81 81

RX+

T

R

1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8

MDI-X port

RX­TX+

TX-

1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8

Straight-through cable MDI port

1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8

). Ports that implement the

1818

TX+

TX-

RX+

RX-

1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8

T

R

617EF

Figure A-1. MDI-X to MDI Cable Connections

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Technical Specifications

If you are connecting a device to the Passport 8100 module that also implements
MDI-X ports (Figure A-2

Passport 8000 switch Switch or hub

RX+

T

R

1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8

MDI-X port

RX­TX+

TX-

), use a crossover cable.

81 81

1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8

Crossover cable MDI-X port

1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8

RX+

RX-

TX+

TX-

1818

1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8

T

R

618EF

Figure A-2. MDI-X to MDI-X Cable Connections

Declaration of Conformity

The Declaration of Co nfo rmit y f or t he P assport 8100 modules complies wi th ISO/
IEC Guide 22 and EN45014. The declaration identifies the product models, the
Nortel Networks name and address, and the specifications recognized by the
European community.

As stated in the Declaration of Conformity, the Passport 8100 modules comply
with the provisions of Council Directives 89/336/EEC and 73/23/EEC.

204515-C A-13

Appendix B

LEDs

This appendix describes the LED locations and meanings for the following
Passport 8000 Series modules:

• Passport 8190SM Switch Management Module

• Passport 8132TX and 8148TX I/O Modules

• Passport 8108GBIC Module

(page B-4)

(this page)

(page B-3)

Passport 8190SM Switch Management Module

Figure B-1 shows the LEDs on the Passport 819 0SM module. Table B-1 describes

the operation of these LEDs.

76

3

Management

Link
100

1 2 3 4 5

1 = Management port LEDs
2 = CPU utilization LEDs
3 = Fan LEDs
4 = Temp LED
5 = Online LED
6 = Power Supply LEDs
7 = Master LED

CPU

Utilization%

10025 50 75

21

MasterPower Supply

1

Fan

OnlineTemp2

9674EA

Figure B-1. LEDs on the Passport 8190SM Module

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Using the Passport 8100 Modules

Table B-1. LED Operation on the Passport 8190SM Module

Label Color/State Meaning

Link Green/Steady The management port is connected, an d the link is

100 Green/Steady The management port is operating at 100 Mb/s.

Utilization %
(8 LEDs)

Power Supply
1, 2, 3

Fan 1, 2 Green/Steady The specified fan is operating normally.

Temp Green/Steady The temperature is normal for switch operation.

Master Off The CPU subsystem on the module is performing

Online Off This LED is always off during operation of the

good.

Off There is no link to the management port.

Off The management port is operating at 10 Mb/s.
Green The number of lit LEDs indicates the level of CPU

activity.

Off A power supply is not present in the specified

position, or the power supply in the specified

position is not turned on.
Green/Steady The specified power supply is operating normally.
Amber/Steady The specified power supply has a fault.

Amber/Steady The specified fan has failed.

Amber/Steady The maximum operating temperature has been

exceeded.

diagnostics.
Amber/Steady The CPU subsystem is in a fault state.
Green/Blinking This module is providing active CPU functions for

the switch.
Green/Steady The CPU subsystem on this module is up and in

standby mode.

Passport 8190SM module.

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Passport 8132TX and 8148TX I/O Modul es

The Passport 8132TX and 8148TX modules have three LEDs to indicate module
and system operatin g condit io ns (Table B-2
to indicate data speed and link status (Table B-3
of the LEDs.

1

2 3

9120EA

1 = Module LEDs
2 = Port LEDs: Speed
3 = Port LEDs: Link/Activity

). In addition, eac h port ha s tw o LEDs

). Figure B-2 shows the locations

LEDs

Figure B-2. LEDs on the Passport 8132TX and 8148TX Modules

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Using the Passport 8100 Modules

Table B-2 describes the module LEDs, and Table B-3 describes the port LEDs.

Table B-2. Module LEDs on the Passport 8132TX and 8148TX Modules

Label Color/State Meaning

Fault Yellow/Steady A diagnostics failure or hardware failure has been detected.

Yellow/Blinking A chassis failure has been detected.
Off The system is functioning normally.

Master Green/Steady This module is properly generating the system clock for the switch.

Yellow/Steady This module has detected system clock generation failure on its own

circuitry.

Off This module is not providing the system clock for the switch. You can pull

this module out of the chassis without resetting the switch.

Online Green/Steady The module is functioning normally and is in switching mode.

Green/Blinking The module is running diagnostic tests.
Yellow/Steady The module is not in switching mode.

Software incompatib ility exists, or the modu le cannot communi cate with the
master module over the backplane.

Off The module is not receiving power or is administratively disabled.

Table B-3. Port LEDs on the Passport 8132TX and 8148TX Modules

LED Color/State Meaning

10/100
(Speed)

Link/Activity Off No link exists, or the port is disabled.

Green/Steady The port is set to operate at 100 Mb/s.
Off The port is set to operate at 10 Mb/s.

Green/Steady The link is good.
Green/Blinking The link is good, and the port is transmitting or receiving traffic.

Passport 8108GBIC Module

The Passport 8108GBIC module has three LEDs to indicate module and system
operating condition s (Table B-4
the presence of link and data acti vi ty (Table B-5
of the LEDs.

B-4 204515-C

). In addition, each port has two LEDs to indicate

). Figure B-3 shows the locations

LEDs

Fault
Master
Online

1 2

81

12345678

8108GBIC

Link
Act

9682EA

1 = Module LED s
2 = Port Link and Activity LEDs

Figure B-3. LEDs on the Passport 8108GBIC Module

Table B-4. Module LEDs on the Passport 8108GBIC Module

Label Color/State Meaning

Fault Yellow/Steady A diagnostics failure or hardware failure has been detected.

Yellow/Blinking A chassis failure has been detected.
Off The system is functioning normally.

Master Green/Steady This module is properly generating the system clock for the switch.

Yellow/Steady This module has detected system clock generation failure on its own circuitry.
Off This module is not providing the system clock for the switch. You can pull this

module out of the chassis without resetting the switch.

Online Off The switch power is off.

Or
The power has been turned on, and the module is going through its power-on

self-test and software initialization. A module in this state is not yet functional.
Amber/Steady The module failed its power-on self-test.
Green/Steady The module h as co mplet ed i ts powe r-on sel f-te st and sof tware initia lizati on and

is operating normally.

Table B-5. Port LEDs on the Passport 8108GBIC Module

Label Color/State Meaning

Activity Green The port is transmitting data.

Off No data activity is occurring.

Link Off The port has no link.

Green The port has link and is enabled.

204515-C B-5

Appendix C

Media Dependent Adapters

This appendix describes the media dependent adapters (MDAs) that are available
from Nortel Networks. The MDAs can suppor t high-speed con nections t o servers,
shared Fast Ethernet hubs, or backbone devices.

The following MDA versions are available for the Passport 8132TX Edge Switch
Module:

• 450-1SR MDA—1000BASE-SX MDA (1-port shortwave gigabit fiber,
with 1 redundant port)

• 450-1SX MDA—1000BASE-SX MDA (1-port shortwave gigabit fiber)

• 450-1LR MDA—1000BASE-LX MDA (1-port longwave gigabit fiber,

with 1 redundant port)

• 450-1LX MDA—100BASE-LX MDA (1-port longwave gigabit fiber)

• 8100-4TX MDA—10BASE-T/100BASE-TX MDA (4-port copper)

• 8100-2FX MDA—100BASE-FX MDA (2-port multimode fiber with

SC connectors)

• 8100-4FX MDA—100BASE-FX MDA (4-port multimode fiber with
MT-RJ connectors)

Nortel Networks continually adds new models and features to existing product
lines; see your Nortel Networks sales representative for a full range of available
MDAs that may have been added after the release of this guide. Each MDA
shipment comes with installation instructions.

204515-C C-1

Using the Passport 8100 Modules

450 Series MDAs

Four versions of gigabit Ethernet MDAs are available:

450-1SR MDA
(1-port redundant)

1000BASE-SX

TX

• Two shortwave gigabit MDAs (Figure C-1

):

— The 450-1SR MDA is a si ngle-MAC MDA with a separ ate redunda nt Phy

(backup Phy port).
— The 450-1SX MDA is a single-Phy MDA.
These MDAs use shortwa ve 850 nm fi ber opt ic c onnect ors t o conne ct de vices

over multimode (550 meter) fiber optic cable.

• Two longwave gigabit MDAs (Figure C-2

):

— The 450-1LR MDA is a single-MAC MDA with a sep arate redund ant Phy

(backup Phy port).
— The 450-1LX MDA is a single-Phy MDA.
These MDAs use longwave 1300 nm fiber optic connectors to connect

devices over single- mode ( 3 kilo mete r) or mul timode ( 550 me ters ) fibe r opti c
cable.

450-1SX MDA
(single port)

1000BASE-SX

TXRX

Link
Phy Select

RX

Activity

450-1SR MDA

1000BASE-SX

TX RX

Link

Phy

Activity

450-1SX MDA

2

1

2

1

9217EA

1 = LEDs
2 = 1000BASE-FX SC Port Connectors

Figure C-1. 1000BASE-SX (Shortwave Gigabit) MDA Front Panels

C-2 204515-C

Media Dependent Adapters

450-1LR MDA
(1-port redundant)

1000BASE-LX

TX

2

1000BASE-LX

TXRX

Link
Phy Select

RX

Activity

450-1LR MDA

1

450-1LX MDA
(single port)

1000BASE-LX

TX RX

2

1 = LEDs
2 = 1000BASE-FX SC Port Connectors

Figure C-2. 1000BASE-LX (Longwave Gigabit) MDA Front Panels

Table C-1 describes the 1000BASE-SX MDA LEDs.

Table C-1. 1000BASE-SX MDA LEDs

Label Type Color/State Meaning

Link Communication

link LEDs

Phy Select Phy selection

LEDs

Activity Port activity

LEDs

Green/On A valid communication link is established.
Green/

The corresponding port is management disabled.

Blinking
Off The communication link connection is bad, or there is no

connection to this port.
Green/On The corresponding Phy port is selected.
Off The corresponding Phy port is in backup mode.
Green/

Blinking

Indicates network activity level for the corresponding port.

A high level of network activity can cause LEDs to appear to

be on continuously.

Link
Phy
Activity

450-1LX MDA

1

9216EA

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Using the Passport 8100 Modules

Table C-2 describes the 1000BASE-LX MDA LEDs.

Table C-2. 1000BASE-LX MDA LEDs

Label Type Color/State Meaning

Link Communication

link LEDs

Phy Select Phy selection

LEDs

Activity Port activity

LEDs

8100-4TX MDA

The 8100-4TX MDA (Figure C-3) uses standard RJ-45 connectors to attach
Ethernet devices. This MDA can operate at either 10 Mb/s or 100 Mb/s speed.
The speed is determined through autonegotiation with the connected device.

Green/On A valid communication link is established.
Green/

The corresponding port is management disabled.

Blinking
Off The communication link connection is bad, or there is no

connection to this port.
Green/On The corresponding Phy port is selected.
Off The corresponding Phy port is in backup mode.
Green/

Blinking

Indicates network activity level for the corresponding port.

A high level of network activity can cause LEDs to appear

to be on continuously.

100
10
F Dx

Activity

8100-4TX MDA

2

1

9215EB

1 = LEDs
2 = 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX Port Connectors

Figure C-3. 8100-4TX MDA Front Panel

C-4 204515-C

Table C-3 shows the 8100-4TX MDA LEDs.

Table C-3. 8100-4TX MDA LEDs

Label Type Color/State Meaning

Media Dependent Adapters

100 100BASE-TX port status

LEDs

10 10BASE-T port status

LEDs

F Dx Full-duplex port status

LEDs

Activity Port activity LEDs Green/Blinking Indicates the network activity level for the

Green/On The correspondin g port i s se t to op erate a t 100Mb/s.
Green/Blinking The corresponding port is management disabled.
Off The link connection is bad, or there is no connection

to this port.
Green/On The corresponding port is set to operate at 10 Mb/s.
Green/Blinking The corresponding port is management disabled.
Off The link connection is bad, or there is no connection

to this port.
Green/On The corresponding port is in full-duplex mode.
Off The corresponding port is in half-duplex mode.

corresponding port. A high level of network activity

can cause LEDs to appear to be on continuously.

8100 Series Fiber MDAs

The 8100 Series fiber MDAs are used to make fiber-based 100 Mb/s connections
to the switch. Two versions of these MDAs are available (Figure C-4

• The 8100-2FX MDA uses two longwave 1300 nm SC connectors to connect
devices over 62.5/125 µm multimode fiber optic cable.

):

• The 8100-4FX MDA uses four longwave 1300 nm MT-RJ connectors to
connect devices over 62.5/125 µm multimode fiber optic cable.

The 8100 Series fiber MDAs are not supported on single-mode fiber cable.

204515-C C-5

Using the Passport 8100 Modules

8100-2FX MDA
(2-port SC connectors)

2

100BASE-FX

Link
F Dx

RXTX

Activity

8100-2FX MDA

1

100BASE-FX

RXTX

1 = LEDs
2 = 100BASE-FX SC Port Connectors

Figure C-4. 8100 Series MDA Front Panels

Table C-4 describes the 8100 Series MDA LEDs.

Table C-4. 8100 Series MDA LEDs

Label Type Color/State Meaning

Link Communication

Link LEDs

F Dx Full-duplex port

status LEDs

Activity Port activity

LEDs

Green/On A valid communication link is established.
Green/

The corresponding port is management disabled.

Blinking
Off The communication link connection is bad, or there is no

connection to this port.
Green/On The corresponding port is in full-duplex mode.
Green/Off The corresponding port is in half-duplex mode.
Green/

Blinking

Indicates the network activity level for the corresponding port.

A high level of network ac tiv ity c an c au se LE Ds to appear to be on

continuously.

8100-4FX MDA
(4-port MT-RJ connectors)

2

Link
F Dx
Activity

8100-4FX MDA

9214EB

1

C-6 204515-C

Installing an MDA

The MDA slot on the Passport 8132TX module accommodates a single MDA.
The connection can be either an RJ-45 10/100BASE-TX MDA or a fiber
(100BASE-FX or 1000BASE-SX/LX) MDA with an SC or MT-RJ connector.

Note: The MDAs are hot-swappable in an operating Passport 8132TX

module; however, the module resets when an MDA is inserted or removed.

To install an MDA:

1. Loosen the retaining screw at each end of the module.

2. Use the inserter/extractor levers to disconnect the module from the

chassis backplane connector.

3. Loosen the thumbscrews and remove the filler panel (or previously

installed MDA) from the MDA slot.

4. Insert the MDA into the slot (Figure C-5), taking care to slide the MDA

onto the guides provided on the module backing.

Media Dependent Adapters

Caution: Make sure the MDA slides in on the guides provided. Failure to

align the guides could result in bent and broken pins.

9169FA

Figure C-5. Installing an MDA

204515-C C-7

Using the Passport 8100 Modules

5. Press the MDA firmly int o the slot. Be sure that the MD A is fully seated

into the mating connector.

6. Secure the MDA in the module by tightening the thumbscrews on the

MDA front panel.

7. Use the inserter/extractor levers to reseat the module backplane

connector.

8. Tighten the module retaining screws.

9. Attach devices to the MDA ports.

Note: The IEEE 802.3u specification requires that all ports operating at

100 Mb/s use only Category 5 unshielded twisted pair (UTP) cabling.

C-8 204515-C

Appendix D

Installing GBICs

This appendix d escribes how to i ns tal l the gigabit in terface converter s (GBI Cs) i n
the Passport 8108GBIC module.

The following GBIC versions are available for the Passport 8108GBIC switch
module:

• 100BASE-SX—uses multimode fiber over distances up to 550 meters

• 100BASE-LX—uses multimode fiber over distances up to 550 meters or

single-mode fiber over distances up to 10 kilometers (km)

• 100BASE-XD—uses single-mode fiber over distances up to 50 km

• 100BASE-ZX—uses single-mode fiber over distances up to 70 km

GBICs are available in two styles (Figure D-1
the front of the GBIC; the other type has an extractor handle on the front.

Figure D -1. Types of GBICs

GBICs are shipped wit h a prote ctive rubbe r plug in the co nnectors. Leave the plug
in place when no cables are connected to the GBIC.

204515-C D-1

). One type has two spring tabs at

9702FA

Using the Passport 8100 Modules

Installing a GBIC

The Passport 8108GB module has eight bays for installing GBICs. The GBIC
bays are covered by spring-loaded filler panels that rotate out of the way as you
push the GB IC into place . You can install or replace a GBIC in an operati ng
switch module without powering down the switch.

Warning: Fiber optic equipmen t can emit l aser or in frared l ight that can injur e

your eyes. Never look into an optical fiber or connector port. Always assume
that fiber optic cables are connected to a light source.

To install a GBIC:

1. Remove the GBIC from its protective packaging.

2. Insert the GBIC into the slot on the module (Figure D-2).

GBICs are keyed to prevent improper insertion. If the GBIC resists pressure,
do not force it. Remove it, turn it over, and reinsert it.

9703FA

Figure D-2. Installing a GBIC

Press on the front of the GBIC until it snaps into place.

3.

4. Remove the rubber plug to connect cables.

D-2 204515-C

Installing GBICs

To remove an installed GBIC:

1. If the GBIC has spring t abs, pre ss in on the t abs on each side of t he GBIC

as you pull the GBIC out of the bay (Figure D-3

9704FA

).

Figure D-3. Removing a GBIC

If the GBIC has an extractor handle, grasp the handle and pull firmly to

2.

remove the GBIC from the bay.

204515-C D-3

Appendix E

RFCs and Standards

For more information about networking concepts, protocols, and topologies,
you may want to consult the following sources:

• RFC 951 (BootP)

• RFC 1112 (IGMP version 1)

• RFC 1213 (Network Management of TCP/IP MIB II)

• RFCs 1271 and 1757 (RMON)

• RFC 1493 (Bridge MIB)

• RFC 1573 (IANA If Type)

• RFC 1643 (Ether-like MIB)

• RFC 1723 (RIP version 2)

• RFC 1850 (OSPF MIB)

• RFC 2131 (DHCP)

• RFC 2233 (IANA If Type)

• RFC 2236 (IGMP version 2)

• IEEE 802.1D (Standard for Spanning Tree Protocol)

• IEEE 802.3 Ethernet

• IEEE 802.1Q (VLAN Tagging)

• Ente rprise MIB (located on the Passport 8000 Series Software CD)

204515-C E-1

Numbers

10/100 LED, B-4
10/100 Mb/s p orts, 1-11
100 LED, B-2
1000BASE-LX GBIC, A-10
1000BASE-SX GBIC, A-10
1000BASE-SX MDA

450-1SR MDA, C-2

450-1SX MDA, C-2
1000BASE-XD GBIC, A-11
1000BASE-ZX GBIC, A-11
100BASE-FX MDA, troubleshooting, 4-5
8100 series MDAs, C-4

A

access

Telnet, 3-7

Web enabling and disabling, 3-6
access levels, 3-4
access methods, specifying, 3-6
Activity LED, C-3, C-4, C-5, C-6
autoboot process, interrupting, 3-7
autonegotiating ports, 1-3
autonegotiation, troubleshooting, 4-5
autosensing ports, 1-3

B

boot sequence, 3-3

Index

C

cable

Category 5, 4-4
crossover, 4-4, A-12
fiber, 4-5
fiber optic, A-6
straight-through, 2-6, 4-4, A-5
troubleshootin g, 4-4

UTP, A-6, A-8
cable lengths, 2-6
cables, connecting, 2-6
chassis configuration requirements, 2-2
chassis slots, dedicated, 2-2
combining module types, 1-16
Comm port, 1-9
configuration, saving, 3-9
connections

MDI-X, 1-8

MDI-X to MDI, A-12

MDI-X to MDI-X, A-13
connectors

DB-9, A-4

MDI-X, 1-11, A-6, A-8

mini-DIN, A-7

RJ-45, 1-8, 1-11, A-4
Console port, 1-6, A-4
contact person, system, 3-5
conventions, text, xvi
CPU, redundant, 1-14
crossover cable, 2-6, 4-4, A-13
customer support, xix

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D

Declaration of Conformity, A-13
default route, assigning, 3-9
defaults

factory settings, 2-7

login names and passwords, 3-4
Device Manager, 1-16
DTE/DCE switch, 1-6, 4-2, A-4
duplex mode, troubleshooting, 4-5

I

identification parameters, system, 3-5
IGMP, 1-3
installation

process, 2-3
troubleshootin g, 4-7

IP address

assigning, 3-5, 3-8
troubleshootin g, 4-7

E

electromagnetic emissions, A-3
electrostatic discharge precautions, 2-2
environmental specifications, A- 2
ESD. See electrostatic discharge
Ethernet Management port, 1-5, A-4

F

F Dx LED, C-5, C-6
factory default settings, 2-7
failure, power source, 1-15
Fan LED, B-2
Fault LED, B-4
features, 1-2
fiber cable, 4-5
filler panels, 2-2
flags, boot monitor CLI, 3-7

G

gateway address, assigning, 3-9
GBIC, 1-12
gigabit, 1-8
gigabit interface converter. See GBIC

L

layer 2 read-write security access, 3-4
layer 2 switching, 3-8
LEDs

MDA

location, C-2, C-3, C-4
meanings, C-3, C-4, C-5

Passport 8132TX mo du le

location, 1-10
meanings, B-4

Passport 8148TX mo du le

location, 1-11, 1-12
meanings, B-4

Passport 8190SM module

location, 1-7

meanings, B-2
power supplies, 4-3
problem indications, 4-2

length, cable, 2-6
Link LED, B-2, C-3, C-4, C-6
Link/Activity LED, B-4
location, system, 3-5
login names

default, 3-4
setting, 3-6

longwave gigabit MDAs, C -2

H

hot-swapping

MDAs, C-7
modules, 2-7
power supply, 1-14

M

MAC station address, 4-7
management, 1-4
Management port, 1-5, 3-5, A-4
management, out-of-band, 1-5

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Master LED, B-2, B-4
MDAs

gigabit Ether n et, C-2
installing, C-7
versions, 1-9, C-1

MDI connections

MDI-X to MDI, A-12

MDI-X to MDI-X, A-13
MDI-X connections, 1-8, 1-11, 2-6
media-dependent interface-crossover. See MDI-X

connections
memory, PCMCIA, 1-6
mini-DIN connector, A-7
MLT, 1-3
Modem port, 1-6, A- 5
modules, hot-swappi ng, 2-7
MTBF rating. See individual module entries
Multi-Link Trunking, 1-3

N

name, system, 3-5
nonredundant power configuration, 1-14
numbers, slot, 2-2

O

Online LED, B-2, B-4

Console port, A-5
Ethernet Management port, A-4
mini-DIN connector, A-7

Modem port, A-5
port connections, tr ou bl es h oo tin g, 4-4
port mirroring, 1-3
port numbers, 3-2
ports

10/100 Mb/s, 1-11, A-6, A-8

autosensing, 1-8

Console, A-4

Ethernet Management, 1-5, A-4

MDI-X/MDI connections, A-12

Modem, A-5

serial, 1-6
power configuration, nonredundant, 1-14
power source failure, 1-15
power supplies, redundant, 1-14
Power Supply LED, B -2
power, turning on, 2-5
power-up sequence, 4-1
precautions, electrostatic discharge, 2-2
prioritization, 1-3
product support, xix
publications

hard copy, xviii

related, xvii

P

Passport 8132TX module, 1-8, A-6
Passport 8148TX module, 1-11, A-8
Passport 8190SM mo dule, 1-4, 1-5, 2-2, A-3
Passport 8600 Series modules, 1-16
Passport 8108GBIC module, 1-12
passwords

CLI, 3-6
default, 3-4

Web, 3-7
PCMCIA card slot, 1-6
Phy Select LED, C-3, C -4
pin assignments

10/100 Mb/s ports, A-6, A-8

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R

Read-Only security access, 3-4
Read-Write security access, 3-4
Read-Write-All security access, 3-4
redundancy

CPUs, 1-5

power supplies, 1-14
redundancy features, 1-13
redundant CPUs, 1-14
redundant power su pplies, 1-14
replacing modules, 2-7
requirements, chassis configuratio n, 2-2
reset button, 1-6

restrictions

dual power supplies, 2-5

port lists, 3-2
RFCs, E-1
RJ-45 connectors, 1-1 1
RMON, 1-3
routing switch modules, 1-16

S

safety agency approvals, A-2
security levels, descriptions, 3-4
serial ports, 1-6
shortwave gigabit MDAs, C-2
slots, chassis, 2-2
SNMP, 1-4
SNMP community strings, changing, 3-6
software incompatibility, 4-3
spanning tree, 1-2
speed LED, B-4, C-5
standards, A-1
standby CPU, 1-14
straight-through cable, 2-6, 4-4, A-5
support, Nortel Networks, xix
switch configuration

basic st ep s , 3- 8
switch description, 1-1
switch management mod ule

replacing, 2-7
system clock, B-4
system clock failure, 4-3
system identification, 3-5
system log, 4-3
system parameters, setting, 3-5
system security, setting, 3-6

T

tagging, 1-3
technical publicati ons, xviii
technical support, xix
Telnet access, 3-7
Temp LED, B-2
text conventions, xvi
troubleshooting

cables, 4-4
installation issues, 4-7
MDI and MDI-X connections, A-12
port interface, 4-5
power-up sequence, 4-1

U

Utilization LEDs, B-2

W

Web access

changing passwords, 3-7
enabling and disabling, 3-6

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