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Printed in Canada Information in this document is subject to change without notice, and does not represent a

commitment on the part of Plaintree Systems, Inc. The software described in this document is furnished under a license agreement and may be used or copied only under the terms of the agreement. It is against the law to copy the software except as permitted by the license agreement .

Document part number/version: 12195 Software version: 3.23 Date of issue: December 1995

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WaveSwitch, WaveBus, WaveBus MSL, and Plaintree are registered trademarks of Plaintree Systems, Inc. Novell and NetWare are registered trademarks of Novell, Inc. Ethernet is a registered trademark of Xerox, Inc. ST is a registered trademark of American Telephone and Telegraph Company. MS-DOS is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation. Windows is a trademark of Microsoft Corporation. SC is a trademark of NTT Advanced Technology Corporation. AMP is a trademark of AMP Incorporated. PROCOMM PLUS for DOS and PROCOMM PLUS for Windows are trademarks of DATASTORM TECHNOLOGIES, INC. VT100 is a trademark of Digital Equipment Corporation.

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Technical support and product information

Techni cal sup port

Product support staff are available to answer technical questions between 8:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. EST, Monday to Friday.

Telephone: 1 800 831 1095 (toll free)

1 613 831 8883

Fax: 1 613 831 6120 You can also contact product support staff using electronic mail on the

Internet by sending a message to:

[email protected]

Product information

You can download software updates, test tools, product documentation, and other informati on from Plai ntree’ s Bulletin Board System or FTP site.

Bulletin board system (BBS)

You can contact the Plaintree Systems BBS at (613) 831-8312. The BBS settings are 8 data bits, 1 stop bit, and no parity. The preferred file transfer protocol is ZMODEM. The BBS transfers data up to 14,400 baud.

The latest WaveSwitch 100 user documentation is available from the BBS. Most documents are contained in .EXE compressed self-extracting files.

To download an item, select Main Menu/Files Menu/Download a File and choose a file. After downloading, enter filename.E XE on the command line to uncompress the contents into a PostScript file.

Plaintree Syste ms FTP sit e

You can contact the Plaintree FTP site at ftp.plaintree. com to download files that contain software upgrades and product documentation.

Plaintree Syste ms Web site

For up-to-date inform ation about Plaintr ee products, see the Plaintre e Systems Home Page on the World Wide Web at the following URL:

http://www.plaintree.com/plaintree

Plaintree Syste ms sales telephone numbers

Call for information about Plaintree Sy stems products. In the United States: 1 800 370 2724 (toll free)

In Canada: 1 800 563 1178 (toll free) In the U.K. and Europe: + 44 13 44 38 20 96 In the rest of the world: + 1 617 290 5800

+ 1 617 290 0963 (Fax)

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Plaintree Systems will, at its option, repair or replace any defective part without charge for the part within one year from the date of original purchase. Plaintree Systems will also bear the entire labor expense for any warranty repair when the defective product is returned to the factory or to a Plaintree Systems-appointed repair facility.

Shipping expenses to the factory are the responsibility of the purchaser. To qualify for warranty service, the purchaser must notify Plaintree Systems

of any alleged defect within the one-year warranty period. All replacements are warranted for the remainder of the original warranty

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• modification, alteration, physical abuse or misuse

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Systems or a Plaintree Systems-appointed technician

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the product

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Plaintree Systems warrants that the software will perform substantially in accordance with the documentation that accompanies the product, and is provided “as is,” without warranty of any kind, expre ssed or implied. Plaintree Systems sole responsibility, and the purchaser’s only remedy to any defect in workmanship, will be to replace the defective medium (diskette or ROM).

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Product compliance statements

Federal Communications Commission Notice

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 operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interf erence to radio communi cations. Operati on of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference, in which case you must correct the interference at your own expense.

Canadian Emissions Requirements (ICES-003 Issue 2)

This Class A digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations.

Cet appareil numérique de la Classe A respecte toute les exigences du Règlement sur le matériel brouilleur du Canada.

CE Mark Conformance

The WaveSwitch 100 Ethernet Switch conforms to

• EC Directive 89/336/EEC using EN55022 (1987) and

EN50082-1 (1992), according to test standards

– EN55022 (1987) [“A” Limits] – IEC801-2 (1991) [8KV Air, Criter ia B] – IEC801-3 (1984) [3V/m from 27Mhz to 1000Mhz, Criteri a A] – IEC801-4 (1988) [Power Leads 1kV, Signal Leads .5kV

Criteria B]

• EN60950: 1992 Safety of Information Technology Equipm ent,

including Electrical Business Equipment

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RMA shipping instructions

If you want to return a Plaintree product, do the following:

1. Call Plaintree Systems Technical Support department (page iii) to report the problem. Technical Support staff will try to help you fix the problem.

Be prepared to supply the following information when you call: – description of the problem

– description of the steps you have taken to try to correct the

problem – status of the front-panel indicator lamps – model number of the unit – serial number of the unit – software version in use – configuration of the unit – version of the network management system in use – configuration of your network

If the problem cannot be fixed at your site, Technical Support staff will supply you with a Return Material Authorization (RMA) number.

2. Complete the Return Form supplied by Plaintree Systems Technical Support staff.

3. Pack the item, along with the completed form, in its original shipping box and write the RMA number on the outside of the box.

Note: If you do not have the original box, use a carton with adequate packaging to prevent damage during shipping.

4. Ship the item to: Plaintree Systems

59 Iber Road Stittsvil le, ON Canada K2S 1E7

IMPORTANT—I tems return ed for repair without an RMA numbe r will not be accepted and will be returned to the send e r at the sende r’s expen se.

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Using this manual

This manual contains information about how to install, connect, monitor, and manage the WaveSwitch 100 Ethernet Switch. For information about how to use the WaveSwitch 100 to satisfy LAN requirements and optimize network performance, see the WaveSwitch 100 Ethernet Switch Configuration Guide.

You can find additional information about network configur ation, network protocols, and network engineering standard s in the books listed in “Other publication s” on page xi.

Nota tio n conventi on s

Courier type face is used in procedures and descriptive text to show how you should type management information, or to show what the local console displays to you.

Information that you must enter exactly as it is shown is in Courier type face, as follows:

> sysman

Some procedures require you to enter values (variables) to set parameters. The variables are part of the management information bases (MIBs) used to manage the WaveSwitch 100. For a detailed description of the MIB variables and their values, see page 113.

There are two types of variables, as follows:

• mandatory

• optional

Mandatory variables

Variables that you must enter are shown in angle brackets < >, as follows:

Contact: <name_string>

Optional variables

Variables that are optional are shown in square brackets[ ], as follows:

Community: <community_name> [ip_address]

Note: When entering variables, do not type brackets around the values you enter.

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Other publications

For more information on topics referenced in this manual, see the following: American National Standards Institute (ANSI ), X3T9.5/ 84-49

(Revision 7.2) Station Management

Comer, Douglas E., Internetworking with TCP/IP, Volume I: Principles,

Protocols, and Architecture, Englewood Cliffs, NJ: Prentice-Hall,

1991.

Digital Equipment Corporat ion, A Primer on FDDI: Fiber Distributed Data

Interface, (Version 2.00), June 1992.

Institute of Electrical and Electroni c Engineers, ANSI /IEEE Standard 802.1,

Higher Layer Interface Standard, New York, NY: IEEE, 1984.

Institute of Electrical and Electroni c Engineers, ANSI /IEEE Standard 802.2,

Logical Link Control, New York, NY: IEEE, 1984.

Internet RFC 1213 Management Information Base for Network

Management of TCP/IP-based internets: MIB-II, March 1991. Internet RFC 1493 Definitions of Managed Objects for Bridges, July 1993. Internet RFC 1512 FDDI Management Info rmation Ba se, September 1993. Mirchandani, S., and Khanna, R. (editors), FDDI Technology and

Applications, New York, NY: John Wiley & Sons, 1993. Perlman, Radi a, Interconnections: Bridges and Routers, Reading, MA:

Addison-Wesley Publishing, 1992.

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Ordering publications

You can get some of the publications listed in “Other publications” from the sources below.

Plaintree Syste ms publi cat ion s

You can order publications by sending a request to:

Plaintree Systems, Inc. 59 Iber Road Stittsvil le, ON Canada K2S 1E7

Telephone: 1 800 461 0062

Fax: 1 613 831 3283

RFCs (Request for Comments)

You can get RFCs by doing one of the following:

• calling 1 415 859 6387 to place an order

• sending an Internet e-mail message to

1 613 831 8300

[email protected]

in the body of the message:

Retrieve: RFC

Doc-ID: RFCnnnn (where nnnn is the four-digit doc code)

accessing the Internet Documentation site on the World Wide Web

•

at the following URL:

http://ds.internic.net/ds/dspg0intdoc.html

Other standards documentation

You can get a comprehensive collection of domestic and international communications standards and documentation (updat ed ever y six months) on the STANDARDS CD-ROM from:

InfoMagic P.O. Box 708 Rocky Hill, NJ 08553-0708

To order, call 1 800 800 6613 or 1 609 683 5501, or send an Internet e-mail message to:

[email protected]

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Publication history

This chapter lists changes for each release of the user manual. Each paragraph describes the modificati ons since the previous release. The corresponding software version is also listed.

Note: This is not a comprehensive list of engineering features or product enhancements; it is a record of when changes were made to the technical content of the manual.

December 1995

Software version 3.23 Installation procedure for the 100Base-TX four-port repeater module is added; chapters about the 802.3 Repeater MIB and Repeater traps are added. “Abbreviations and acronyms” section is added to the manual.

Septembe r 1995

Software versi on 3.22 The variables chassisHardwareFunctionDescriptor and portHardwareFunctionDescriptor are added to the private MIB. Product discriminator s (1 for eight-port and 2 for twelve-port switches) are added to the value of sysObjectID in MIB II if the unit is not a 16-port switch. “Using the static database” is added to the management chapter; new installation sections for 100Base-FX, multiport 100VG-AnyLAN, and 4-port 10Base-T are added; cautions related to disabling the spanning tree on a per-port basis using portBpeEnable are added.

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May 1995

Software version 3.19 A password is now required to gain access to the local console; the ENABLEPW and DISABLEPW commands require additional parameters to gain access to the local and remote consoles. The variables portFrameLossIncidents and chassisFrameLossIncidents are added to the private MIB, and the Frame Loss Incident Report command is added to the System Commands menu. The EXIT command is added to the console commands. The object chassisRepeaterSelector is added to the private MIB, and the 100VG Repeater MIB is added to support the 100VG-AnyLAN feature module. The Ethernet-like MIB is added to support the operation of 100Base-TX; the MIB objects portBpeEnabled,

portFastEthe rTxValidB ytes, po rtFastEtherRxV alidB ytes, and portFastEtherFullDuplexEnabled are added to the private MIB. SNMP gets

and sets on port objects in the SWITCH.MIB and fddimibSMT objects in the FDDI.MIB must reference the instance of the object. A vendor identification code is appended to the MIB-II variable sysObjectID. The traffic analyzer port (TAP) function is added. The portError and chassisTrafficAnalyzerPort objects are added to the private MIB; the TAP command is added to the system manager.

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Publication history

March 1995

December 1994

Software version 3.14 The chapter “Configuring a WaveSwitch 100 Network” is replaced by the chapter “Choosing Frame Types for WaveSwitch 100 Networks.” Configuration informat ion is moved to a companion volume, the WaveSwitch 100 Ethernet Switch Configuration

Guide. The following variables are added to the bridge MIB: dot1dTpFdbAddress, dot1dTpFdbPort, dot1dTpFdbStatus. The basic group

of private MIB variables is renamed the chassis group; all variables in the group are given the prefix chassis. The variables of the selective translation table are given the prefix stt, which replaces the prefix t ranslationTable. The portConnected and sttPortIndex objects are added to the private MIB. The fddimibPathConfig group of the FDDI MIB is implemented. The commands Commit Changes and Ignore Changes are added to the Management Configuration window of the system manager (SYSMAN); a console message now appears while the data store is being updated. The basicIndex and portIndex objects are added to the private MIB. The tcp group is added, and the address translation (at) group is deleted, from MIB-II.

Software version 3.1 The following items are introduced: an integrated SNMP manager; support for the Telnet protocol; the capability to download firmware upgrades using TFTP; a set of system management commands; revised system requirements for accessing the SNMP agent locally and remotely. The following commands are added to the console System Commands menu: Display Address Canonically/Display Address Non-canonically. The following traps and trap definitions are added: coldStart, newRoot, authenticationFailure, and topologyChange. The variable snmpEnableAuthenTraps is added to the MIB-II objects. The variables portFddiTooLongNonIpFrames, tcpKeepAlivesEnabled, and

tcpKeepAlivePeriod are added to the Private MIB. The character string switch is removed from the object names of all variables in the Private MIB;

the rest of the object names and their definitions are unchanged. Optical port characteristics of the optional feature modules are added to “Specifications” and “Handling Fiber-opti c Cable” is added to “Component Handling Precautions.”

Septembe r 1994

Software version 2.0 The local console (VT100) replaces the PC-based Switch Monitoring System (SMS) ; the clearStatistic s variable is added to the Private MIB and commands added to enable users to reset the port statistic counters, turn filter database aging on and off, and enter configuration data using the “Configure Switch Management” window; the MIB objects are reorganized according to object groups.

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July 1994

Software version 1.07 MIB-II and FDDI MIB objects are added; configuration information “Number of subnet bits” is expanded; Private MIB variable ageFilterDatabase is added along with a section on LAN performance testing “Wandel and Goltermann DA-30.”

May 1994

Software version 1.06 The Bridge MIB objects are listed and defined; factory default values are added to descriptions of the objects in the Bridge and Private MIBs.

Software version 1.05 An SNMP agent is added; WaveSwitch 100 Private MIB objects are added; procedures for local and remote configuration are described; chapter on network configuration is added; Procedures list and Figures list are added to the Table of Contents; Index is added.

April 1994

Software version 1.04 The front panel indicator lamps are modified as follows: the PORT ERROR lamp is reassigned and labeled MAX LOAD, and the operation of the SYSTEM LOAD FPS display is modified.

Publication history

March 1994

Software version 1.02 Consists of installation procedures for the WaveSwitch 100, the optional feature modules, and the power supply. Also has a description and installation procedure for the Switch Monitoring System (SMS).

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Contents

Introduction 1

Configuration options 1 Switching capacity 2 WaveSwit ch 100 man ageme nt 2 Mission -critica l applica tio ns 3 Other feat ures 3

Installing a WaveSwitch 100 Ethernet Switch 5

Package contents 6 Front panel layout of a WaveSwitch 100 Ethernet Switch 7 Compone nt handlin g pre cau tio ns 9 Tools and materials 11 Installation options 12 Connectin g power to a WaveSwitch 100 Ethern et Switch 13 Connec tin g a WaveSwitch 100 Eth erne t Swit ch to the ne two rk 14

Reading the indicator lamps on a WaveSwitch 100 base unit 18

Insta lling option al fe at ure mod ules 21 Installing and monit oring an FDDI featu re module 23 Installing and monitoring a 100Base-TX P1 feature module 25 Installing and monitoring a 100Base-FX P1 feature module 27 Installing and monitoring a 100Base-TX P4 feature module 29 Installing and monitoring a 100VG-AnyLAN P5 feature module 31 Installing and monitoring a WaveBus feature module 33 Installing and monitoring a 10Base-T P4 feature module 35 Replacin g the power sup ply 37 Troubleshooting guide 38 Getting te chnical assistance 44

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General specifications 45

10Base-T port s 14 Making a 10Base-T adapte r cable 16 10Base-FL ports 16 Connecting the PC/ MODE M serial port 17 About the TEST port 17

Monitorin g the statu s of the WaveS witc h 100 18 Monitorin g th e fixed Et herne t po rts 20

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Managing a WaveSwitch 100 Ethernet Switch 47

About the console 48 Setting up and starting the local console 49 Console comman d-lin e comma nds 51 Error message s for GE T, SET, and GETNE XT comman ds 56 Console window commands 57

System Dat a window (System) 58 External Port Data window (Eport Stats) 59

Internal Port Data window (Iport Stats) 61 Console menu commands 63 Port address format s 66

Ethern et port addre sse s 66

FDDI port addresses 67 About SNMP 68

SNMP and the WaveSwitch 100 Ethern et Switch 69

The WaveSwitch 100 Ethernet Switch SNMP agent 69 About configuration information 70

IP ad d r e s s 70

Manager community names, IP addresses, and access

privileges 70 Trap community na mes and their IP address es 71 Default gateway IP address 71 Number of subnet bits 71 Name 72 Location 72 Contact person 72

Datafilling the configuratio n fields 73 Configuration procedures 76 Configuring a WaveSwitc h 100 Ethernet Switc h locally 77 Configuring a WaveSwitc h 100 Ethernet Switc h remotely 79

BOOTP 79 TFTP 79 System req uireme nt s fo r remo te conf igu rat ion 80 Remote configuration procedure 81 Creating a configuration file 82

Reloadin g co nf igu ration informa tio n 85 Configu ring the spannin g tre e 86 Configuring a traffic analyzer port 87 Using the static filt er databas e 88 Updating the firmware using TFTP 90

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Choosing frame types for WaveSwitch 100 networks 91

About frames and frame types 92 Ethern et II frame s 94 IEEE 802.3 MAC layer frame s 95 FDDI frames 96 Logical Link Con tro l (LLC) 97

IEEE 802.2 LLC 97 The Novell excep tio n— 802.3 raw 98

IEEE 802.2 SNA P frames 100 RFC 1042 frames 102 Coexistence of Eth erne t II and RFC 104 2 frame s 103 Frame transla tions done by the WaveS witch 100 at each

FDDI port 106 Migrating a Novell network from on e frame typ e to another 108 Example frame-type environments 111

WaveSwitch 100 MIBs and traps 113

MIB-II object s 114 Bridge MIB obje cts 134 FDDI MIB objects 140 WaveSwit ch 100 Private MIB objec ts 160 WaveSwit ch 100 traps 166 Ethernet-like MIB objects 167 Repeater MIB obje cts 170 Repeater MIB traps 178 100VG Repeater MIB objects 179 100VG Repe at er trap s 194

The Wandel and Goltermann DA-30 195

Enabling filter da tabase aging wit h SNMP 196 Enabling filt er databa se aging wit h the local con sole 196 Ensuring that WG tra nsmit s “kee p alive” pack et s 196

Ersatz der Stromversorgung 197 Acronyms and abbreviations 199 Index 201

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Tables

Table 1 Signal connections for a 10Base-T cros sov er cable 15 Table 2 Signal con ne ct ions for a 10Base-T st raigh t-t hrough cable 15 Table 3 Signal con ne ct ion s for th e seria l cable 17 Table 4 Port numbe rs are ass ign ed to mod ule s in the option slot s

accordin g to the numb er of fix ed Etherne t po rts on the unit 59

Procedures

Replacin g the power sup ply 37 Insta lling option al fe at ure mod ules 21 Troubleshooting using the front panel indicator lamps 38 Setting up and starting the local console 49 Configuring the WaveSwitc h 100 Ethernet Switc h locally 77 Remote configuration procedure 81 Reloadin g co nf igu ration informa tio n 85 Updating the firmware using TFTP 90

Figures

Figure 1 Front panel layo ut of a WaveS witch 100 Ethern et Switch 7 Figure 2 10B ase-FL po rts 7 Figure 3 To p vie w of a WaveSwitch 100 Ethernet Switch 8 Figure 4 L ocation of pin 1 on an RJ-45 plug 14 Figure 5 Usin g an adapt er cable to make straig ht-t hro ugh

connections 16

Figure 6 One end of a duplex fiber-opt ic cable te rmina tin g with two

ST-style connect ors 16 Figure 7 I nst allin g optio nal fea ture modules 22 Figure 8 FDDI fiber -optic cab le with a dual SC connector 23 Figure 9 Fiber-optic cable wit h a dual SC conn ect or fo r use with the

100Base-FX P1 module 27 Figure 10 Wiring scheme fo r 4-pair UTP st raigh t-through cable 31 Figure 11 WaveBus connectors 33 Figure 12 Co nsole co mman ds, windo ws, and menu it ems 48 Figure 13 The System Data window of the System Manager

(SYSMAN) 57 Figure 14 The Frame Los s Incide nt (FLI) Report fo r a 16-port

base unit 65 Figure 15 The Management Configuration window of the System

Manager (SYSMAN) 73

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Figure 16 Examp le co nf igu ra tio n file 84 Figure 17 A typic al prot oc ol stack 92 Figure 18 ETHERNET_II—The Ether Type field is always greater tha n

1500 decimal 94 Figure 19 IEEE 802. 3 The frame lengt h is always less or equa l to 1500

decimal 95 Figure 20 FDDI—Th e frame contro l octe t carries priority and SMT-LLC

frame identification 96 Figure 21 ETHERNET_ 802. 2 IEEE 802.3 MAC with 802.2 LLC 97 Figure 22 FDDI_802.2 FDDI MAC with 802.3 LLC 97 Figure 23 ETHERNET_ 802. 3raw— The Novell def ault fo r IPX until

NetWare 3. 12 98 Figure 24 ETHERNE T_ SNA P—I EE E 802. 3 with 802.2 SNAP 100 Figure 25 FDDI_SNAP—FDDI with 802.3 SNAP 101 Figure 26 ETHERNET_ SNA P with RFC 1042 102 Figure 27 FDDI_SNAP with RFC 1042 102 Figure 28 WS 2 can process on ly 802. 3_SNAP RFC 1042 frames 103 Figure 29 Transla tio n betwe en Ethern et II and FDDI RFC 1042 frame

formats 104 Figure 30 Fra me tran sla tions done by the WaveSwitch 100 at each

FDDI port 106 Figure 31 FDDI_SNAP with IEEE 802.1 h bridge tunnel 107 Figure 32 Two views of the same network: a physical view (left) and a

stack/frame view 108 Figure 33 Migrating a Novell network from one frame type to

another 109 Figure 34 Example frame-type environments 111

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Introduction

The WaveSwitch 100 Ethernet Switch is a high-performance LAN swit ch that

• subdivides existing Ethernet networks to increase the bandwidth

available to workstations

• supports 100-Mbps LAN technologies (FDDI, 100Base-TX,

100VG-AnyLAN, WaveBus Fast Ethernet) for efficient access to high performance fileservers or connection to a campus backbone

The WaveSwitch 100 Ethernet Switch divides an existing Ethernet network into several smaller Ethernet networks, each of which can support many users or provide dedicated 10-Mbps service to a single workstation or computer.

The WaveSwitch 100 Ethernet Switch automatically learns the addresses of all stations on attached LANs and directs packets accordingly. The administrator of the network does not need to manage addresses in a WaveSwitch 100 Ethernet Switch unless special treatment of particular destination addresses is desired.

For information about setting up and monitoring the perfor mance of the unit, see “Installing a WaveSwitch 100 Ethernet Switch” on page 5, and “Managing a WaveSwitch 100 Ethernet Switch” on page 47.

Configuration options

A WaveSwitch 100 Ethernet Switch can transfer data packets between

• Ethernet local area networks (LANs)

• Ethernet LANs and higher speed LANs, such as FDDI LANs

• high speed LANs

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A WaveSwitch 100 base unit comes with a fixed number of Ethernet ports—8 (100-8), 12 (100-FL ), or 16 (100-16)—and two option slots. Each Ethernet port connects to a separate Ethernet network.

The two option slots accept optional feature modules. Each feature module provides one or more high-speed ports, enabling interconnection with other LAN technologies (FDDI, 100Base-TX, 100VG-AnyLAN, WaveBus Fast Ethernet).

For information about setting up or modifying a LAN with a WaveSwitc h 100 Ethernet Switch to get the best performance on your network, see the WaveSwitch 100 Ethernet Switch Configuration Guide.

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Introduction

Switching capacity

The WaveSwitch 100 conforms to the transparent bridging standard, IEEE 802.1d, providing:

• filtering or redirecti on of specific addre sses

• protection against bad frames and fragments

• spanning tree selection

The following table shows the filtering capacity of a WaveSwitch 100 base unit with sixteen fixed Ethernet ports and two FDDI feature modules.

Type of port

Ethernet (x 16) 14,880 238,000 FDDI (x 2) 150,000 300,000 Total for the WaveSwitch 100 538,000

The forwarding rate of a WaveSwitch 100 is 150,000 packets per second for short packets, and 100 Mbps for long packets.

Filtering ca paci ty in packe ts per sec ond

Per port All ports

WaveSwitch 100 management

Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) is used to manage a WaveSwitch 100. Management conforms to the Internet Engineering Task Force (IETF) bridge management standard, RFC 1493.

Any configuration that is valid for a standard multiport transparent bridge is valid for a WaveSwitch 100. Network administrators can apply knowledge gained managing standard bridges to a WaveSwitch 100. Third-party management applications that have embedded knowledge of the standard bridge management informat ion base (MIB), RFC 1493, can be used with a WaveSwitch 100.

The standard MIB reads port and switch statistics and specifies special filtering or routing for individual destinat ion addresse s. Additional management capability is possible by incorporating the WaveSwitch 100 Private MIB into the management station.

For information about using SNMP with the WaveSwitch 100, see “Managing a WaveSwitch 100 Ethernet Switch” on page 47.

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Mission-critical applications

The IEEE 802.1d Spanning Tree Protocol provides support for mission-critical configur ations. In mission-crit ical configur ations, two ports of a WaveSwitch 100 Ethernet Switch—or two ports of different WaveSwitch 100 Ethernet Switches—are connected to a single LAN to create redundancy needed for fault tolerance. The Spanning Tree Protocol prevents data traffic from circulating endlessly in closed loops created by these connections.

Even in deliberately non-redundant networ ks, the Spanning Tree Protocol prevents disastrous traffic loops when bridges are connected accidentally to form physical loops.

For more information about using a WaveSwitch 100 in mission-critical network configurations, see the WaveSwitch 100 Ethernet Switch Configuration Guide.

Other features

The WaveSwitch 100 Ethernet Switch supports:

Introduction

• IEEE 802.1d Spanning Tree Protocol

• IP fragmentation with FDDI

• frame translation between Ethernet and FDDI according to

RFC 1042 and IEEE 802.1h

• SNMP management

• VT-100 access to comprehensive management functions through

Telnet or a local RS232 port

• EEPROM (flash) software permitting upgrades in the field

• software upgrade inband using TFTP, or out-of-band using the

front-panel RS232 port

• comprehensive indicator lamps (LEDs) that display the status of the

WaveSwitch 100 and individual ports

• automated self-te sts that run when the unit is powered on

• ongoing operation tests on connected equipment to assess network

integrity

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Installing a WaveSwitch 100 Ethern et Switch

This chapter describes the requirements and procedures for installing a WaveSwitch 100 Ethernet Switch.

It gives details about how to connect the unit to the network, how to read the front panel indicator lamps, how to install optional feature modules, and how to replace the power supply.

This chapter contains the following sections:

• Package contents 6

• Front panel layout of a WaveSwitch 100 Ethernet Switch 7

• Component handling precautions 9

• Tools and materials 11

• Installation options 12

• Connecting power to a WaveSwitch 100 Ethernet Switch 13

• Connecting a WaveSwitch 100 Ethernet Switch to the network 14

• Reading the indicator lamps on a WaveSwitch 100 base unit 18

• Installing optional feature modules 21

– Installing and monitoring an FDDI feature module 23 – Installing and monitoring a 100Base-TX P1 feature module 25 – Installing and monitoring a 100Base-FX P1 feature module 27 – Installing and monitoring a 100Base-TX P4 feature module 29 – Installing and monitoring a 100VG-AnyLAN P5

feature module 31 – Installing and monitoring a WaveBus feature module 33 – Installing and monitoring a 10Base-T P4 feature module 35

• Replacing the power supply 37

• Troubleshooting guide 38

• Getting technical assistance 44

• General specifications 45

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Package contents

The WaveSwitch 100 Ethernet Switch is shipped as follows:

• WaveSwitch 100 base unit with power supply and

EIA rack-mounting brackets installed

• approved IEC power cord

• self-adhesive rubber feet (4)

• WaveSwitch 100 software distribution diskette

• WaveSwitch 100 Ethernet Switch Quick Hook-up Guide

• WaveSwitch 100 Ethernet Switch User Manual

• WaveSwitch 100 Ethernet Switch Configuration Guide

The WaveSwitch 100 base unit has two slots for optional feature modules. If you ordered feature modules with a WaveSwitch 100 base unit, they

might have been installed at the factory. If the feature modules were not installed at the factory, or were ordered as

an upgrade, you will have to install them on site. See “Installing optional feature modules” on page 21.

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Front panel layout of a WaveSwitch 100 Ethernet Switch

Figure 1 shows the front panel of a WaveSwitch 100 Ethernet Switch.

Note: WaveSwitch 100 base units are available with 8 or 16 fixed Ethernet ports (10Base-T) or 12 fixed fiber-link (10Base-FL) Ethernet ports (Figure 2). Except for the number and type of fixed ports, the operation and feature s of the units are the same.

Figure 1 Front panel layou t of a Wav eSw itch 100 Eth ern et Switc h

Power supply

MAX LOAD

ERROR

LINK DATA COL

POWER

ERROR

16-PORT ETHERNET SWITCH

SYSTEM LOAD FPS

ERROR

LINK

DATA

COL

MDI-X MDI-X MDI-X MDI-X

LINK

DATA

COL

ERROR

LINK

DATA

COL

ERROR

IDENTIFY

PC/MODEM

ERROR

LINK

LINK DATA COL

DATA

COL

ERROR

TEST

ERROR

LINK

DATA

COL

Ethernet ports

356

1 Power switch 2 IEC power entry connector 3 Power supply latch screw 4 WaveSwitch 100 status indicator lamps 5 Port indicator lamps: one set for each fixed port 6 Ports: 8 (100-8), 12 (100-FL), or 16 (100-16) 7 IDENTIFY button 8 PC/MODEM port (RS232, 9-pin) 9 TEST port (RS232, 9-pin) 10 Slots for optional feature modules (2)

OPTION SLOT

BASE PORT

17 21

ERROR

LINK

DATA

COL

Slots for optional

feature modules

Figure 2 10Base-FL ports

TX RX

ERR LNK DAT COL

TX RX

ERR LNK DAT COL

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Front panel layout of a WaveSwitch 100 Ethernet Switch

Figure 3 shows a top view of a WaveSwitch 100. The bumper in front of the power supply extends beyond the face of the unit to help protect cables and connectors from damage. The bumper provides space in front of the faceplate to keep cabinet doors from closing against installed Ethernet cables and fiber-optic cables and connectors, which can be easily damaged.

To see the faceplates, descriptions, and specifications of optional feature modules, see the sections in this chapter about installing the modules starting on page 21.

Figure 3 Top view of a WaveSwi t ch 100 Ethernet Sw itch

Bumper

Faceplate

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Component handling precautions

Handling optional feature modules

The WaveSwitch 100 base unit has two slots for optional feature modules. If you ordered feature modules with a WaveSwitch 100 base unit, they

might have been installed at the factory. If the feature modules were not installed at the factory, or were ordered as

an upgrade, you will have to install them on site. To install or change feature modules, follow the procedures in “Installing

optional feature modules” on page 21.

DANGER — Power off the WaveSwitch 100 and disconn ect the AC power cord before you remove or inst all feature modules. Failure to do so could cause personal injury or damage to the circui ts of the feature mod ules or the WaveSwitch 100.

You can make network connections on the front panel while the WaveSwitch 100 is operating, but you must power off the unit to remove or install modules.

Component handling precautions

CAUTION — Make sure you know how to handl e electroni c comp onen ts correctly before you begi n install ing the WaveS witch 100. Incorrect handling can cause damage to static-sensi ti ve comp onen ts.

To avoid possible damage to circuit cards by electrostatic discharge (ESD), use the following precautions:

• Wear an anti-static wrist strap when handling circuit cards (featur e

modules). Connect the wrist strap to the chassis of the unit after you remove the cover.

• Keep circuit cards in their anti-static bags until they are ready to be

installed.

• Remove circuit cards from their anti-stati c bags and install them

directly into the unit. Do not pass circuit cards to another person.

• If you need to put a circuit card down, put it back into the anti-static

bag.

• Handle circuit cards by their edges only. Do not touch the electronic

components or any exposed printed circuitry.

• Limit your movement to reduce static-electricity buildup.

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Component handling precautions

Han dling fibe r-optic cable

DANGER — Do not look into the end of fiber-optic cab le. The light source used in fiber-optic cables can damage your eyes.

CAUTION — Make sure you know how to handle fiber-optic cabl e correctly. Incorrect handling can cause damage to the glass fiber.

Although the glass optical path of fiber-opti c cable is protected with reinforcing materi al and plastic insulation, follow these precautions to avoid damaging the glass fiber:

• Do not kink, knot, or vigorously flex the cable

• Do not bend the cable to less than a 3-inch radius

• Do not stand on fiber-optic cable; keep the cable off the floor.

• Do not pull fiber-optic cable any harder than you would a cable

containing copper wire of comparable size

• Do not allow a static load of more than a few pounds on any section

of the cable

Overstressing fiber-optic cable may not result in immediate failur e of the cable; however, progressive degeneration can occur. If you suspect damage to the cable, either through known mishandling or by indication of an abnormally high error rat e in one direction, rever se the cable pairs. If the high error rate appears in the other direction, replace the cable.

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Tools and materials

You need some tools and materials that are not supplied with the unit to do some of the procedures in this manual.

For rack mounting a WaveSwitch 100 bas e unit

• rack-mounting scre ws (4) that are compatible with the rack

equipment you are using

• screwdriver for the rack-mounting screw s

For connecting a WaveSwitch 100 base unit to the network

• for base units with 10Base-T Ethernet ports

– standard cables (Category 3 required, Category 5 recommended)

to connect ports to network stations (See Table 2 on page 15)

– crossover cables to connect ports to network equipment

such as repeater/hubs, routers, or bridges (See Table 1 on page 15)

• for base units with 10Base-FL Ethernet ports

– duplex 62.5/125 micron FDDI-grade mul timode fiber- optic

cables with ST-style connectors to connect 10Base-FL ports to network equipment (See page 16)

Tools and materials

For connecting ports of high-speed feature modules to the network

See the installation procedures for optional feature modules in this chapter.

For connectin g the local con sole to th e base unit (o pt ion al)

• a straight-thr ough RS232 cable with 9-pin male D-subminiature

plugs at both ends for connecting a VT100 terminal or terminal emulator to the WaveSwitch 100. See page 49.

For installing or removing optional feature modules

• Phillips screwdriver (#2)

• 1/4-inch nutdriver (#4) or wrench

For replacing the power supply

• Phillips screwdriver (#2)

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Installation options

The WaveSwitch 100 can be installed in a standard 19-inch EIA RS-310C equipment rack, or in an IEC Pub 297 equipment rack. It can also be put on a horizontal surface with a minimum area of 44 cm x 44 cm (17.5 in. x 17.5 in.) that can support 12.3 kilograms (27 pounds).

Equipment rack installation

Choose the rack position in which you want to install the unit. Use four mounting screws (provided with your equipment rack) to secure the unit by its mounting brackets to the rack.

Note: There is no requirement to leave space on the rack between the WaveSwitch 100 and adjacent equipment. However, you may want to leave space for cabling above or below the unit, depending on your cabling requirements.

CAUTION — Do not use the WaveSwitch 100 chassis to support other equipment when it is mounted in the equipmen t rack. Doing so could overload the rack mounting brackets and damage the unit.

If you plan to supply AC power to the unit using a rack-mounted power strip, make sure that the AC supply and wiring are not overloaded and that reliable earth grounding is maintained.

If you are installing a WaveSwitch 100 in an enclosed equipment rack, make sure the internal environment of the rack is within the temperature and humidity limits specified in “General specifications” on page 45.

Note: To make the unit lighter during installation, you can temporarily remove the power supply. Use the procedure on page 37.

Freestanding installation

If you are installing a WaveSwitch 100 as a freestanding unit, apply the four self-adhesive rubber feet to the bottom of the chassis. Make sure the bottom surface of the chassis is clean and dry. Stand the chassis on either side and apply one rubber foot 2.5 centimeters (1 inch) from each corner.

You can remove the two EIA mounting brackets by removing the two mounting screws that secure each bracket to the chassis.

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Connecting power to a WaveSwitch 100 Ethernet Switch

Make sure the power switch on the front of the unit is in the off ( O ) position.

Plug one end of the power cord supplied with the WaveSwitch 100 into the IEC power entry connector on the front of the unit.

Plug the other end of the power cord into a grounded AC outlet. For more information about power requir ements and environmental requi rement s, see “General specificatio ns” on page 45.

Apply power by setting the power switch to the on ( I ) position.

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Connecting a WaveSwitch 100 Ethernet Switch to the network

The fixed Ethernet ports on the base unit enable connection of a WaveSwitch 100 Ethernet Switch to 10-Mbps repeater/hubs or network stations.

Base units are available with one of two types of fixed Ethernet ports:

• 10Base-T (8 or 16 ports)

• 10Base-FL (12 ports)

For information about connecting high-speed ports to the network, see the installation procedures for the optional feature modules.

For information about network configurat ions, see the WaveSwitch 100

Ethernet Switch Configuration Guide.

10Base-T ports

10Base-T ports require two t w ist ed pair s of wir es to carry network data. Each pair of wires carries data in one direction.

Tables 1 and 2 on page 15 show the signal connections for two pairs of wires in crossover and straight-through cables. Figure 4 shows the location of pin 1 on an RJ-45 plug.

Note: Because UTP cable with four twisted pairs of wires is normally used in cabling, the remaining four pins on the RJ-45 plug are typically used for telephone connections.

CAUTION—Do not connect WaveSwitch 100 data plugs to a telephone line.

Figure 4 Location of pin 1 on an RJ-45 plug

Pin 1

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Connecting a WaveSwitch 100 Ethernet Switch to the network

Connecting a 10Base-T port to an Ethernet repeater/hub or to another WaveSwitch 100

To connect a 10Base-T port on a WaveSwitch 100 to a 10Base-T repeater/hub, or to another WaveSwitch 100, use a 10Base-T crossover cable.

Note: The MDI-X labels below the Ethernet ports mean that the ports normally accept crossover cables.

A 10Base-T crossover cable connects pair 1 at one end of the cable to pair 2 at the other end of the cable; that is, pair 1 and pair 2 are crossed (Table 1).

Table 1 Signal connection s for a 10Base-T crossove r cable

Pin number on the RJ-45 connector

Wire pair (functi on)

Pair 1 (received data) 1 (RD+) 3 (TD+)

Pair 2 (transmitted data) 3 (TD+) 1 (RD+)

WaveSwitch 100

2 (RD-) 6 (TD-)

6 (TD-) 2 (RD-)

Repeat er/ h u b or WaveSwitch 100

Connecting a 10Base-T port to a network station

To connect a 10Base-T port on a WaveSwitch 100 to a network station, use a 10Base-T straight-through cable.

A 10Base-T straight-through cable connects the pins at one end of the cable to the same pins on the connector at the other end of the cable (Table 2).

Table 2 Signal connection s for a 10Base-T straight -through ca bl e

Pin number on the RJ-45 connector

Wire pair (functi on)

Pair 1 (received data) 1 (RD+) 1 (TD+)

WaveSwitch 100 Network station

Pair 2 (transmitted data) 3 (TD+) 3 (RD+)

2 (RD-) 2 (TD-)

6 (TD-) 6 (RD-)

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Connecting a WaveSwitch 100 Ethernet Switch to the network

Making a 10Base-T adapter cable

If you do not have a straight-thr ough cable, you can use an adapter cable and a 10Base-T crossover cable in series to connect a network station to an Ethernet port. See Figure 5.

To make an adapter cable, wire a short crossover cable so it has an RJ-45 plug at one end and an RJ-45 jack at the other end. When you plug the adapter cable into an Ethernet port, then plug a 10Base-T crossover cable from a network station into the jack of the adapter cable, you reverse the pairs of wires, effectively creati ng the wiring of a straight-thr ough cable.

Figure 5 Using an adapter cable to mak e straight-thr ough conne ction s

Crossover cable

10Base-FL ports

Adapter cable

RD + RD TD + TD -

Pin 1Pin 1

10 Base-T switch port

10Base-FL ports use duplex (two fiber) fiber-optic cable; each fiber, which carries data in one direction, terminates with an ST-style connector. See Figure 6.

10Base-FL ports have an 820 nm LED light source and can transmit data up to 2000 meters (6560 feet) with 62.5/125 micron graded-index fiber- optic cable.

The minimum transmitter output power for 10Base-FL ports is -12 dBm; the maximum receiver sensitivity is -32.5 dBm.

Figu re 6 One end of a duplex f ib er-opt i c cable term i nati ng w ith tw o ST-styl e connec tor s

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Connecting a WaveSwitch 100 Ethernet Switch to the network

Connecting the PC/MODEM serial port

The PC/MODEM serial port is a standard RS232 port that enables connection to a local console for configuring the WaveSwitch 100 and doing network management operations.

PC/MODEM

9-pin D-subminiature male connector at one end and an appropriate connector on the other end to attach to the console terminal. If the terminal to which you are connecting has a 25-pin connector, you can use a 9-pin to 25-pin adapter cable between the WaveSwitch 100 and the console. The cable must not be longer than 16 meters (50 feet).

Note: For information about the console, see “Managing a WaveSwitch 100 Ethernet Switch” on page 47.

Table 3 shows the required connections between the WaveSwitch 100 and a terminal for 9-pi n to 9-pin and 9-pin to 25-pin cables. Commercially available straight-thr ough RS232 cables that have all nine signals connected meet the criteria.

Table 3 Signal con nect ions f or the ser i al cabl e

Connector on

VT100 terminal or VT100 emulator

The preferred interconnect cable is a straight-through RS232 cable with a

WaveSwitch 100

Pin number Signa l (abbr evi ati on) Pin number Pin number

9-pin 25-pin

Signal (ab bre vi ati on)

1 not used 1 — not used 2 transmitted data (TD) 2 3 received data (RD) 3 received data (RD) 3 2 transmitted data (TD) 4 not used 4 — not used 5 signal ground (SG) 5 7 signal ground (SG) 6 not used 6 — not used 7 clear to send (CTS) 7 4 request to send (RTS) 8 request to send (RTS) 8 5 clear to send (CTS) 9 not used 9 — not used

About the TEST port

The TEST port is used during production only. The test port should not be connected during normal operation of the unit.

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Reading the indicator lamps on a WaveSwitch 100 base u nit

Reading the indicator lamps on a WaveSwitch 100 base unit

When the WaveSwitch 100 is powered on, the indicator lamps on the front panel give a visual indication of the operating status of the unit.

The indicator lamps are grouped to show:

• the general status of the unit

• the status of each port and module

When the WaveSwitch 100 is powered on, all the red ERROR indicator lamps and the SYSTEM LOAD FPS lamps normally come on. These indicator lamps stay on until the diagnostic self-tests, which run automatically when the unit is powered on, are completed. The testing cycle takes about 40 seconds.

If no errors are detected, the ERROR indicator lamps go off and the WaveSwitch 100 is operational.

Monitoring the status of the WaveSwitch 100

Three indicator lamps labeled POWER, ERROR, and MAX LOAD, and an eight-lamp display labeled SYST EM LOAD FPS, give informat ion about the status of the unit.

POWER

ERROR

MAX LOAD

POWER

The green indicator lamp labeled POWER comes on and stays on when the power switch is in the on ( I ) position.

The POWER lamp indicates that the internal power supply is providing electrical power to the circuit boards in the unit.

ERROR

The red ERROR indicator lamp always comes on when the WaveSwitch 100 is powered on. After the start-up self-tests are completed, the ERROR lamp normally goes off. The lamp stays on if a hardware-related err or is detected on the motherboard.

The ERROR lamp blinks steadily if the software in ROM is corrupted and new information needs to be downloaded.

The ERROR lamp flashes a code, made up of three groups of flashes separated by pauses, if one of the start-up self-tests has failed. The flashcode helps technical support staff identify the problem.

The ERROR indicator lamp remains in one of the three modes described above until the WaveSwitch 100 is powered off.

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Reading the indicator lamps on a WaveSwitch 100 base unit

MAX LOAD

The MAX LOAD indicator lamp always comes on when the WaveSwitch 100 is powered on. After the start-up self-tests are completed, the MAX LOAD indicator lamp normally goes off.

The MAX LOAD indicator lamp comes on when the backplane is fully utilized. This lamp stays on until utilization of the backplane falls below one hundred percent.

SYSTEM LOAD FPS

The SYSTEM LOAD FPS indicator lamps show the volume of transmission traffic on the backplane of the unit in frames per second (FPS).

SYSTEM LOAD FPS

The eight lamps give a real-time indication of the volume of traffic in frames per second. If there is no traffic on the backplane of the WaveSwitch 100, none of the lamps comes on.

When data is present, the lamps come on, from left to right, as follows:

Indicator lamp Reporting range in frames per second

1 1 to 1199 2 1.2K to 2.4K 3 2.5K to 4.9K 4 5.0K to 9.9K 5 10.0K to 19.9K 6 20.0K to 39.9K 7 40.0K to 79.9K 8 over 80K

Note: Because long frames take more time than short frames, the backplane can be fully utilized without the maximum number of frames being used; this means the MAX LOAD lamp can come on without all the SYSTEM LOAD FPS lamps being on.

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Reading the indicator lamps on a WaveSwitch 100 base u nit

Monit oring the fix ed Et he rnet po rt s

There are four indicator lamps associated with each fixed Ethernet port on the base unit—ERROR, LINK, DATA, and COL.

ERROR

The red ERROR indicator lamp always comes on when the WaveSwitch 100 is powered on. After the start-up self-tests are completed, the ERROR lamp normally goes off.

The ERROR lamp stays on if the electrical loopback test failed.

ERROR

LINK

DA TA

COL

If four adjacent ERROR indicator lamps come on and stay on, an error was detected on the bridge-circuit ASIC that control s that group of ports. For the sixteen-port base unit, the port groups are: 1-4, 5-8, 9-12, and 13-16.

LINK

The green indicator lamp labeled LINK is normally on when the WaveSwitch 100 is connected to a powered Ethernet station. The lamp stays on to indicate that the port is connected and ready for operation.

If the station to which the WaveSwitch 100 is connected is powered off, the lamp goes off.

DATA

The yellow indicator lamp labeled DATA comes on when the port is receiving or transmitting data. Because the lamp responds to the flow of data on the port, it normally comes on intermittently; however, if data traffic on the port is heavy, the lamp can stay on for extended periods.

COL

The orange indicator lamp labeled COL (Collision) comes on when outgoing (transmitted) data and incoming (receive) data collide. The lamp goes off when the collision has been resolved on the port.

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Installing optional feature modules

The WaveSwitch 100 has slots to hold up to two optional feature modules.

CAUTION — Make sure you know how to handl e electroni c comp onen ts correctly before installi ng a feature modu le. Incorrect hand ling can cau se damage to static-sensit ive comp o nent s. See page 9.

It is necessary to access the top and the rear of the WaveSwitch 100 to install the feature modules. If the unit is rack-mounted, you may need to remove it from the rack to install the modules.

To install a feature module, follow the steps below.

Step Action

Set the power switch of the WaveSwitch 100 to the off ( O ) position and disconnect the power cord from the AC outlet.

2 Using a Phillips screwdriver (#2), remove the three screws at the

rear of the unit that secure the top cover.

3 Slide the top cover towards the rear of the unit until the front edge

of the cover is exposed. Lift the cover off.

Installing optional feature modules

Note:

The two feature module slots are at the right side of the

chassis.

4 Remove the three module retaining clips that are located inside the

top right side of the chassis. To remove the clips, use a 1/4" nut driver to loosen the mounting nuts; do not remove the mounting nuts. Slide the clips up and off. See Figure 7.

5 Choose the slot you want to use and lift out the filler plate from its

notch in the module supporting bracket.

6 Align the module over the slot and lower the front of the module into

the chassis.

7 Insert the top of the module faceplate under the top lip of the front

faceplate, aligning the bottom with the module supporting bracket.

8 Lower the rear of the module into the chassis until it is level. 9 Align the connectors, and insert the module until it is fully seated.

10 Install the three module retaining clips, making sure that the featur e

module card rests in the correct notch in each of the clips. See Figure 7. Tighten the mounting nuts.

11 Install the cover and screws, connect the AC power cord, and

power on the WaveSwitch 100.

end

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Installing optional feature modules

Figure 7 Installin g option al featur e mo dul es

Connector for slot 1 Connector for slot 2

Module retaining clip (3)

Front panel

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Installing and monitoring an FDDI feature module

An FDDI feature module enables connection to an FDDI LAN. The interface is compliant with ANSI X3T9 and supports a 100-Mbps transmission rate up to 2000 meters (6560 feet). The feature module is available configured as a SAS (single-attachment station) for connection to a concentrator, or configured as a DAS (dual-attachment station) for direct connection to an FDDI backbone. You can upgrade SAS modules to DAS modules in the field with the SAS-to-DAS upgrade kit.

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Tools and materials

You need the following tools to install an FDDI feature module:

• Phillips screwdriver (#2)

• 1/4-inch nutdriver (#4) or wrench

You need the following cabling to connect each port of an FDDI feature module to the network:

• dual 62.5/125 micron graded-index multimode fiber -opti c cable with

a dual SC connector (AMP 503553-1 or equivalent)

Installing an FDDI feature module

To install an FDDI feature module, use the procedure on page 21.

Connecting to the network

FDDI ports connect to the network using a dual 62.5/125 micron graded-index multimode fiber-optic cable fitted with a dual SC connector (AMP 503553-1 or equivalent). Each port needs two connections: transmit and receive. These connections are made simultaneously through the dual jack on the faceplate of the module. See Figure 8.

SAS FDDI modules have one dual SC jack on the faceplate; DAS FDDI feature modules have two dual SC jacks. SAS need one dual fiber-optic cable to connect to the network. DAS need two dual fiber-optic cables to connect to the network.

Figure 8 FDDI fiber-optic cable with a dual SC connect or

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Installing and monitoring an FDDI feature module

Monitoring the indicator lamps

Each FDDI feature module has two indicator lamps labeled ERROR and RG OP above the OPT BYPASS connector. Dual-attachment station (DAS) modules have WRP A and WRP B indicator lamps installed on the faceplate

PTC212A

WRP B

of the module in addition to the ERROR and RG OP indicator lamps.

ERROR

The red ERROR indicator lamp always comes on when the WaveSwitch

100 is powered on. After the start-up self-tests are completed, the ERROR lamp normally goes off.

1300nm

ERROR RG OP OPT BYPASS

WRP A

The ERROR indicator lamp stays on if a hardware error has been detected.

RG OP

The green RG OP (ring operational) indicator lamp comes on and stays on when the connection to the FDDI ring is established. The RG OP lamp blinks if the FDDI feature module becomes isolated from the ring.

WRP A and WRP B (installed on FDDI DAS modules only)

The yellow WRP (ring wrap) indicator lamps (WRP A and WRP B) stay off during the WaveSwitch 100 start-up cycle and when normal network

connections are made (that is, when the green RG OP lamp stays on). In most network configurations, the WRP A or WRP B lamp comes on and

stays on to indicate through which port the ring is wrapped. In dual-homed configurations only, the ring wrap indicator lamp of the active port (A or B) normally stays on.

Using the OPT BYPASS connector

The OPT BYPASS (optical bypass) connector accepts a 6-pin miniature DIN plug to connect an optical bypass switch to the FDDI module. An optical bypass switch allows the light to bypass the module to maintain the operation of the FDDI ring should the module lose power or develop a fault.

Note: Plaintree Systems does not supply optical bypass switches. Suitable models are made by AMP Incorporated, Harrisbur g, PA (FDDI Dual Bypass Switch Module/shielded 6-pin Mini-DIN connector: AMP 501916-6), and DiCon Fiberoptics Inc, Berkeley, CA (FDDI Dual Bypass Switch; connectors for node and ring connections)

Optical port specificatio ns

• Transmitter output power: -18.5 dBm (minimum)

• Receiver sensitivity: -31 dBm (maximum)

See also “General specifications” on page 45.

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Installing and monitoring a 100Base-TX P1 feature module

The 100Base-TX P1 feature module is a one port, high-speed DTE network interface. Compliant with IEEE 802.3, the 100Base-TX P1 feature module transmits data at 100 Mbps over 2-pair Category 5 UTP (unshielded twisted pair) cable. With 100Base-TX, you can use existing network and cable infrastructures to connect links up to 100 meters (325 feet) between stations or repeater/hubs.

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Tools and materials

You need the following tools to install a 100Base-TX P1 module:

• Phillips screwdriver (#2)

• 1/4-inch nutdriver (#4) or wrench

You need the following cabling to connect a 100Base-TX P1 feature module to the network:

• Category 5 UTP cable with RJ-45 plugs at both ends

Installing a 100Base-TX P1 feature module

To install a 100Base-TX P1 feature module, use the procedure on page 21.

Connecting to the network

The panel connector is a shielded RJ-45 jack. You can interconnect a 100Base-TX port with other 100-Mbps network

devices using Category 5 UTP cable with RJ-45 plugs at both ends.

Connecting to a repeater/hub

To connect a 100Base-TX port on a WaveSwitch 100 to a 100Base-T repeater/hub, use a straight-through cable. The wiring scheme is described in Table 2 on page 15.

IMPORTANT—100Base-TX ports use straight-through cable where 10Base-T ports use crossover cable.

If you do not have a straight-thr ough cable, you can use an adapter cable and a crossover cable in series to connect to a repeater/hub. See page 16.

Connecting to a network station

To connect a 100Base-TX port on a WaveSwitch 100 to a network station, use a crossover cable. The wiring scheme is described in Table 1 on page 15.

IMPORTANT—100Base-TX ports use crossover cable where 10Base-T ports use straight-th ro ug h cabl e.

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Installing and monitoring a 100Base-TX P1 feature module

Monitoring the indicator lamps

The port of the 100Base-TX P1 feature module has five indicator lamps, labeled ERR, LINK, DPLX, DAT, and COL above the port connector.

ERR

The red ERR (error) indicator lamp always comes on when the WaveSwitch 100 is powered on. After the start-up self-tests are completed, the ERR lamp normally goes off.

PTC217A

The ERR lamp stay s on if the electrical loopback test failed.

LINK

The green indicator lamp labeled LINK is normally on when the WaveSwitch 100 is connected to a powered 100-Mbps Ethernet station. The lamp stays on to indicate that the port is connected and ready for operation.

ERR LINK DPLX

DAT COL

If the station to which the WaveSwitch 100 is connected is powered off, the lamp goes off.

DPLX

The yellow DPLX (duplex) indicator lamp stays on when the connection is operating in full duplex mode. The lamp stays off when the connection is operating in half duplex mode.

100BASE-TX

Other spe cifications

The mode of operation of 100Base-TX ports is set in the SWITCH.MIB with the variable portFastEtherFullDuplexEnabled.

DAT

The yellow indicator lamp labeled DAT (data) comes on when the port is receiving or transmitting data. Because the lamp responds to the flow of data on the port, it normally comes on intermittently; however, if data traffic on the port is heavy, the lamp can stay on for extended periods.

COL

The orange indicator lamp labeled COL (Collision) comes on when outgoing (transmi tted) data and incoming (receive) data collide. The lamp goes off when the collision has been resolved on the port.

See “General specifications” on page 45.

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Installing and monitoring a 100Base-FX P1 feature module

The 100Base-FX P1 feature module is a one-port, high-speed DTE network interface. Compliant with IEEE 802.3u, the 100Base-FX P1 feature module transmits data at 100 Mbps in full-duplex mode up to 2000 meters (6560 feet) over multimode fiber-opti c cable.

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Tools and materials

You need the following tools to install an 100Base-FX P1 feature module:

• Phillips screwdriver (#2)

• 1/4-inch nutdriver (#4) or wrench

You need the following cabling to connect an 100Base-FX P1 feature module to the network:

• dual 62.5/125 micron graded-index multimode fiber -opti c cable with

a dual SC connector (AMP 503553-1 or equivalent)

Installing a 100Base-FX P1 feature module

To install a 100Base-FX P1 feature module, use the procedure on page 21.

Connecting to the network

The 100Base-FX P1 port connects to the network through a dual

62.5/125 micron graded-index multim ode fiber- optic cable fit ted with a dual SC connector (AMP 503553-1 or equivalent). The port needs two connections: transmit and receive. These connections are made simultaneously through the dual jack on the faceplate of the module. See Figure 9.

Figure 9 Fiber-optic ca bl e with a dual SC connect or for use wi th the 100Base- FX P1 m odul e

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Installing and monitoring a 100Base-FX P1 feature module

Monitoring the indicator lamps

The port of the 100Base-FX P1 feature module has five indicator lamps, labeled ERR, LINK, DPLX, DAT, and COL above the port connector.

ERR

The red ERR (error) indicator lamp always comes on when the WaveSwitch 100 is powered on. After the start-up self-tests are completed, the ERR lamp normally goes off.

PTC217B

The ERR lamp stay s on if the electrical loopback test failed.

LINK

ERR LINK DPLX

DAT COL

If the station to which the WaveSwitch 100 is connected is powered off, the lamp goes off.

DPLX

The yellow DPLX (duplex) indicator lamp stays on when the connection is operating in full duplex mode. The lamp stays off when the connection is operating in half duplex mode.

100BASE-FX

Other spe cifications

The mode of operation of 100Base-FX P1 ports is set in the SWITCH.MIB with the variable portFastEtherFullDuplexEnabled.

DAT

COL

The orange indicator lamp labeled COL (Collision) comes on when outgoing (transmi tted) data and incoming (receive) data collide. The lamp goes off when the collision has been resolved on the port.

See “General specifications” on page 45.

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Installing and monitoring a 100Base-TX P4 feature module

The 100Base-TX P4 feature module is a four-port repeater that provides shared access to a high-speed network. Compliant with IEEE 802.3u, the 100Base-TX ports transmit data at 100 Mbps over 2-pair Category 5 UTP (unshielded twisted pair) cable. You can use existing network and cable infrastructures to connect links up to 100 meters (325 feet) between stations or repeater/hubs.

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Tools and materials

You need the following tools to install a 100Base-TX P4 module:

• Phillips screwdriver (#2)

• 1/4-inch nutdriver (#4) or wrench

To connect a 100Base-TX P4 feature module to the network, you need Category 5 UTP cable with RJ-45 plugs at both ends

Installing a 100Base-TX P4 feature module

To install a 100Base-TX P4 feature module, use the procedure on page 21.

Connecting to the network

You need Category 5 UTP cable with RJ-45 plugs at both ends to connect 100Base-TX ports to the network.

The panel has four shielded RJ-45 jacks.

Connecting to a repeater/hub

To connect a 100Base-TX port on a WaveSwitch 100 to a 100Base-T repeater/hub, use a crossover cable. The wiring scheme is described in Table 1 on page 15.

Connecting to a network station

To connect a 100Base-TX port on a WaveSwitch 100 to a network station, use a straight-through cable. The wiring scheme is described in Table 2 on page 15.

If you do not have a straight-through cable, you can use an adapter cable and a crossover cable in series to connect to a network station. See page 16.

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Installing and monitoring a 100Base-TX P4 feature module

Monitoring the indicator lamps

The 100Base-TX P4 repeater module has seven indicator lamps, labeled 1-4 (link), ERR, ACT, and COL.

1-4 (link)

The green link indicator lamps (1-4) are normally on when a port with the

PTC225A

corresponding number is connected to a powered 100-Mbps Ethernet station. The lamp stays on to indicate that the port is connected and ready for operation.

1234

ERR

ACT

COL

lamp goes off.

ERR

The red ERR (error) indicator lamp always comes on when the WaveSwitch

If the station to which the WaveSwitch 100 is connected is powered off, the

100 is powered on. After the start-up self-tests are completed, the ERR

lamp normally goes off. The ERR lamp stays on if a start-up test failed.

ACT

The yellow ACT (activity) indicator lamp comes on when the port is

receiving or transmitting data. Because the lamp responds to the flow of data on the port, it normally comes on intermittently; however, if data traffic on the port is heavy, the lamp can stay on for extended periods.

COL

100BASE-TX

The yellow COL (collision) indicator lamp comes on when outgoing (transmitted) data and incoming (receive) data collide. The lamp goes off when the collision has been resolved on the port.

Other spe cifications

See “General specifications” on page 45.

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Installing and monitoring a 100VG-AnyLAN P5 feature module

The 100VG-AnyLAN P5 feature module is a multiport repeater/hub with one up port and four down ports. Compliant with the IEEE 802.12 specification, 100VG-AnyLAN technology tra nsmit s data at 100 Mbps over 4-pair, Category 3 (voice grade), Category 4, or Category 5 UTP (unshielded twisted-pair) cable.

With 100VG-AnyLAN technology, you can use existing network and cable infrastructures to connect UTP3 links up to 100 meters (325 feet) and UTP5 links up to 200 meters (650 feet) between network devices.

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Tools and materials

You need the following tools to install a 100VG-AnyLAN P5 module:

• Phillips screwdriver (#2)

• 1/4-inch nutdriver (#4) or wrench

You need the following cabling to connect a 100VG-AnyLAN P5 feature module to the network:

• UTP straight-through cable with RJ-45 plugs at both ends; use

UTP3, UTP4, or UTP5 according to your requirements.

Install ing a 100VG-Any LAN P5 fea ture modu le

To install a 100VG-AnyLAN P5 feature module, use the procedure on page 21.

Connecting to the network

The panel connectors are shielded RJ-45 jacks. You can interconnect a 100VG-AnyLAN repeater/hub with other network

devices using UTP straight-through cable with RJ-45 plugs at both ends (Figure 10).

Figure 10 Wiring schem e for 4-p air UTP straig ht- throu gh cabl e

Pair 1

Pair 2

Pair 4

Pair 3

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

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Installing and monitoring a 100VG-AnyLAN P5 feature module

Monitoring the indicator lamps

Each 100VG-AnyLAN P5 repeater/hub has eight indicator lamps, labeled 1-4, ERR, ACT, CAS, and UP above the port connectors.

1-4 (down ports)

The green down port indicator lamp normally comes on following the start-up self-t est s and after link training is successfully completed; the lamp

PTC224A

1 2 3 4

ACT

CAS

ERR

stays on when there is a connection between the port and the repeater/hub or end station to which it is connected, and the connection is operating properly.

The port lamp comes on for a short time and goes off before the module is initialized.

ERR

The red ERR (error) indicator lamp always comes on when the WaveSwitch

100 is powered on. After the start-up self-te sts and link training are completed, the ERROR lamp normally goes off.

The ERR indicator lamp stays on if a hardware error has been detected.

ACT

The yellow ACT (activity) indicator lamp goes on when the port transmits

or receives data.

CAS

The green CAS (cascade) indicator lamp normally comes on following the start-up self-t est s and after link training is successfully completed; the lamp stays on when there is a connection between a port on the module (up port or down port) and another repeater/hub.

The green UP (up port) indicator lamp normally comes on following the start-up self-t est s and after link training is successfully completed; the lamp stays on when there is a connection between the up port on the module and the repeater/hub to which it is connected, and the connection is operating properly.

Other spe cifications

See “General specifications” on page 45.

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Installing and monitoring a WaveBus feature module

WaveBus is a 100-Mbps Fast Ethernet technology that uses fiber-optic cable. In point-to-point connections, WaveBus operates full duplex to provide a two-way bandwidth of 200 Mbps.

WaveBus feature modules are available with 820 nm or 1300 nm LED light sources. An 820 nm WaveBus port connection can extend to 500 meters (1640 feet); 1300 nm ports permit cable lengths up to 2000 meters (6560 feet).

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Tools and materials

You need the following tools to install a WaveBus module:

• Phillips screwdriver (#2)

• 1/4-inch nutdriver (#4) or wrench

You need the following cabling to connect each port of a WaveBus module to the network:

• dual 62.5/125 micron graded-index multimode fiber -opti c cable with

ST-style connectors

Installing a WaveBus feature module

To install a WaveBus feature module, use the procedure on page 21.

Connecting to the network

Each WaveBus port needs two connections: transmit (TX) and receive (RX). Make these connections using a dual fiber-optic cable fitted with two ST-style connectors at each end. See Figure 11.

One-port WaveBus feature modules need one dual 62.5/125 micron multimode fiber- optic cable to connect to the network. Two-port WaveBus feature modules need two dual fiber-optic cables to connect to the network.

Figure 11 WaveBus connectors

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Installing and monitoring a WaveBus feature module

Monitoring the indicator lamps

Each one-port WaveBus feature module has three indicator lamps, labeled CON, DAT, and ERR, above the TX and RX connectors. Each two-port WaveBus feature module has two sets of indicator lamps and connectors; the ports are labeled 1 and 2 on the faceplate of the module.

CON

The green CON (connect) indicator lamp normally comes on following the start-up self-te sts; the lamp stays on when there is a logical connection

PTC216A

CON DAT ERR

between the port on the module and the equipment to which it is connected, and the connection is operating properly.

The CON indicator lamp blinks continuously when the port is receiving optical energy but no logical connection has been established.

DAT

The yellow DAT (data) indicator lamp goes on when the port receives data.

ERR

The red ERR (error) indicator lamp always comes on when the WaveSwitch

CON DAT ERR

100 is powered on. After the start-up self-tests are completed, the ERROR lamp normally goes off.

The ERR indicator lamp stays on if a hardware error has been detected.

The ERR indicator lamp blinks if there is a connection error.

Note: When all three indicator lamps blink together, there is a compatibility err or between the two ends of the connection. This means

1300nm

that the latest firmware or driver software needs to be installed.

The TX (transmit) panel connector accepts 62.5/125 micron graded-index multimode fiber- optic cable fit ted with an ST-style plug. The output power of the transmitter is -15 dB m (minimum).

The RX (receive) panel connector accepts 62.5/125 micron graded-index multimode fiber- optic cable fit ted with an ST-style plug. The sensitivity of the receiver is -25 dBm (maximum).

Other spe cifications

See “General specifications” on page 45.

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Installing and monitoring a 10Base-T P4 feature module

The 10Base-T P4 feature module is a four-port Ethernet interface. Compliant with IEEE 802.3, the 10Base-T P4 feature module transmits data at 10 Mbps over 2-pair Category 3 or Category 5 UTP (unshielded twisted pair) cable. With a 10Base-T P4 feature module, you can use existing network and cable infrastructures to connect links up to 100 meters (325 feet) between stations or repeater/hubs.

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Tools and materials

You need the following tools to install a 10Base-T P4 module:

• Phillips screwdriver (#2)

• 1/4-inch nutdriver (#4) or wrench

You need the following cabling to connect a 10Base-T P4 feature module to the network:

• standard cables (Category 3 required, Category 5 recommended) to

connect ports to network stations (See Table 2 on page 15)

• crossover cables to connect ports to network equipment such as

repeater/hubs, routers, or bridges (See Table 1 on page 15)

Installing a 10Base-T P4 feature module

To install a 10Base-T P4 feature module, use the procedure on page 21.

Connecting to the network

The panel connectors are shielded RJ-45 jacks. You can interconnect a 10Base-T P4 port with other 10-Mbps network

devices using Category 3 or Category 5 UTP cable with RJ-45 plugs at both ends.

Connecting to a repeater/hub

To connect a 10Base-T P4 port on a WaveSwitch 100 to a 10Base-T repeater/hub, use a crossover cable. The wiring scheme is described in Table 1 on page 15.

Connecting to a network station

To connect a 10Base-T P4 port on a WaveSwitch 100 to a network station, use a straight-through cable. The wiring scheme is described in Table 2 on page 15.

If you do not have a straight-through cable, you can use an adapter cable and a crossover cable in series to connect to a repeater/hub. See page 16.

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Installing and monitoring a 10Base-T P4 feature module

Monitoring the indicator lamps

There are four indicator lamps associated with each Ethernet port on the 10Base-T P4 feature module—ERROR, LINK, DATA, and COL.

ERROR

The red ERROR indicator lamp always comes on when the WaveSwitch

PTC221A

ERR

LNK

DAT

COL

100 is powered on. After the start-up self-tests are completed, the ERROR lamp normally goes off.

The ERROR lamp stays on if the electrical loopback test failed. If four adjacent ERROR indicator lamps come on and stay on, an error was

detected on the bridge-circuit ASIC that control s all four ports.

LINK

The green indicator lamp labeled LINK is normally on when the

WaveSwitch 100 is connected to a powered Ethernet station. The lamp stays on to indicate that the port is connected and ready for operation.

If the station to which the WaveSwitch 100 is connected is powered off, the lamp goes off.

DATA

The yellow indicator lamp labeled DATA comes on when the port is receiving or transmitting data. Because the lamp responds to the flow of

data on the port, it normally comes on intermittently; however, if data traffic on the port is heavy, the lamp can stay on for extended periods.

10BASE-T

COL

The orange indicator lamp labeled COL (Collision) comes on when outgoing (transmi tted) data and incoming (receive) data collide. The lamp goes off when the collision has been resolved on the port.

Other spe cifications

See “General specifications” on page 45.

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Replacing the power supply

Each WaveSwitch 100 base unit is shipped with the power supply installed. If you need to replace the power supply, follow the steps below.

Step Action

Set the power switch of the WaveSwitch 100 to the off ( O ) position and disconnect the power cord from the AC outlet.

2 Disconnect the power cord from its connector on the front of the

WaveSwitch 100.

3 Using a Phillips screwdriver (#2), turn the latch screw at the lower

front of the power supply counter-clockwise to release the unit.

4 Remove the power supply by sliding it out the front of the chassis.

CAUTION — Do not plug in the power supply when it is outside the WaveSwitch 100 chassis. Doing so could cause personal injury or damage to the power supply, or both.

Replacing the power supply

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5 Prepare the latch on the replacement power supply for installation

by turning the latch screw counter-clockwise at least three full turns.

6 Slide the replacement power supply into the chassis from the front

and engage the connector with minimum force.

7 Turn the latch screw clockwise until it resists further movement . Do

not overtighten the latch screw.

8 Make sure the power switch on the WaveSwitch 100 is in the

off (

O ) position. Attach the power cord to the connector on the

front of the power supply.

9 Connect the other end of the power cord to the AC supply source

and set the power switch to the on (

end

I ) position.

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Troubleshooting guide

The following table gives information to help you determine and correct conditions that can be displayed by the indicator lamps on the front panel of the WaveSwitch 100.

Possible conditions are listed under these headings:

• General status

• Ethernet ports

• FDDI ports

• 100Base-TX ports

• 100VG-AnyLAN ports

• WaveBus ports

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Condition Possible cause Corrective action Gene ra l st at us

The system PO WER in dicat or lamp does not come on wh en t h e power switch is set to the on ( I ) position

The system ERROR indicator lamp stays on af ter the st ar t-up self-tests are completed

The system ERROR indicator lamp blinks steadily after the start-up self -test s are com plet ed indicat ing th at the unit is re ady for new software to be loaded

The system ERROR indicator lamp blinks a three-group flashcode after the start-up self-tests are complete d

SYSTEM LOAD FPS indicator lamps do not come on

AC power cord is not con nect ed Connect the po wer co rd

AC power sourc e is not operat io nal C h eck the AC powe r source The power supply in the unit is

faulty A hardware error was detected on

the motherboard during the start-u p self-t est s

The softwar e, whic h is loaded in ROM at the factory , is corrupt e d

A start-up self- test has failed Note the three- group f lash co de

There is no dat a traff ic on t he WaveSwitch 100

end

Replace the po wer supply

Power off the unit and power it on again; if the lam p stays on cal l Plaintree System s Technica l Support for instructions

Load new sof twa re using the update disket te provid ed, or call Plaintree System s Technica l Support for instructions

and call Plaintree Systems Technical Support for in structions

Make sure the application or equipment connect e d to the unit is operat in g cor rec tly

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Condition Possible cause Corrective action Ethernet ports

ERROR indicator lamp above an Ethernet port conn ector stays on

ERROR indicator lamps above four adjacent Ethernet port connectors of one group stay on. For the 16-po rt unit, the po rt groups are: 1-4, 5-8, 9-12, and 13-16.

LINK indicator lamp above an Etherne t po rt connector goes off

Electrical loopback test failed Power off the unit and power it on

again; if this does not correct the fault, conn ect to a spare port, if one is available, to continue operatio n and call Plaintree Systems Technical Support for instructions

Group error was detected during the electrical loopb ack t est for four ports that are common to one bridge-cir cuit ASIC on th e motherboard

Cable connection is bro ken Make sure connector s are seat ed

Network station to which the po rt is connected has been po were d off

Wrong type of cable is conne cted between the po rt and th e equipment

Connect to spare ports, if available, to continue operation and call Plaintree Systems Technical Support for in structions.

correctly in the equipmen t at both ends of the cab le

Check the co ntin uity of the wires in the cable and the pin assignments on the RJ-45 connector s

Make sure the station to which th e port is connected is plugged in and powered on

Make sure th e right type of cable is connected to the port— a straight-th rou gh cab le for a network station connection, or a crossove r cable for a repeat er /hub connection

DATA indicat or lamp above an Ethernet port neve r comes on or never blinks

The orange COL indicator lamp above an Ethernet port comes on frequently or stays on for long periods of time

Cable connect ion is bro ken or faulty

Equipment to whic h the port is connected is not oper at ing

The LAN is congested and collisions between transm it ted and received data are taking place at a high rate

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Make sure the LIN K indicator lamp is on; if the LINK indicator lamp is off, take the corrective actions listed above.

Make sure the equipment to which the port is connected is ope rat ing properly

Redistribut e the load on the LAN; locate and move the devices that are overloading the LAN to another port or LAN segmen t

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Condition Possible cause Corrective action FDDI ports

The red ERROR indicator lamp above an FDDI port connector stays on

The green RG OP indicat or lamp on the FDDI feature module blinks steadily, indicating that the FDDI module is isolated from the FDDI ring

The WRP A indicator lamp comes on and stays on, and the RG OP lamp st a y s on; this mea ns t he r e is no signal on the B port of the DAS FDDI featur e module.

Electrical loopback test failed due to a hardware fault

The start-up self-tests are not yet completed af ter the un it has been powered on

The cables are not connected at one end, or the cable connec tors are not seated pr oper ly in the housings

Faulty cable. Both le ads are broken.

Faulty cable. The two cab le leads are reversed in the keyed connectors at both ends of the cable.

The equipment to which the B port is connected is not oper at ion al

Power off the unit and power it on again; if this does not correct the fault, conn ect to a spare port, if one is available, to continue operatio n and call Plaintree Systems Technical Support for instructions

This is normal during t he star t-up self-tests. The RG O P la mp blinks until a traffic-r ead y connect ion i s established; the lamp stays on when the con nect ion to the FDDI ring is operational.

Make sure the cables are connected t o equipmen t at both ends, and tha t the connec to rs are seated prope rly in th e hous ings of the equipment

Test th e cable; repair or rep la ce the cable.

Locate the n o n-o per at io nal equipment connect e d to the B port and power it on, or correct the condition, or replace the equipment

The WRP B indicator lamp comes on and stays on, and the RG OP lamp st a y s on; this mea ns t he r e is no signal on the A port of the DAS

The connect ing ca ble to the B port is broken

The equipment to which the A port is connected is not oper at ion al

Test or replace the cable connected to the B port

Locate the n o n-o per at io nal equipment connect e d to the A port and power it on, or correct the condition, or replace the equipment

FDDI featur e module.

All the indicator lamps on the feature module are off and the indicat or lamps on the base unit

The connect ing ca ble to the A port is broken

The featur e mo dule is not receiving power

Test or replace the cable connected to the A port

Make sure th e feat ure module is seated co rrect ly in its slot connector in the bas e unit

are working normally

end

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Condition Possible cause Corrective action 100Base-TX po rts

ERR indicator lamp above the port connector stays on

LINK indicator lamp above th e port connector goes off

Electrical loopback test failed Power off the unit and power it on

again; if this does not correct the fault, conn ect to a spare port, if one is available, to continue operatio n and call Plaintree Systems Technical Support for instructions

Cable connection is bro ken Make sure connector s are seat ed

correctly in the equipmen t at both ends of the cab le

Check the co ntin uity of the wires in the cable and the pin assignments on the RJ-45 connector s

Network station to which the po rt is connected has been po were d off

Make sure the station to which th e port is connected is plugged in and powered on

Wrong type of cable is conne cted between the po rt and th e equipment

Make sure th e right type of cable is connected to the port: –for a one-port feature modul e: crossover cable to repeate r/hub s and straight -through cable to network stations –for a fou r- p or t fe at u re m o dule: crossover cable to network stations and straight -thr oug h cable to repeater/hubs

The DPLX (duplex) indicat or lamp stays off

DATA indicat or lamp above the port never come s on or never blinks

The orange COL indicator lamp above the port comes on frequently or stays on for long periods of time

All the indicator lamps on the feature module are off and the indicat or lamps on the base unit are working normally

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Operation of the port is not set to full duplex mode

Cable connect ion is bro ken or faulty

Equipment to whic h the port is connected is not oper at ing

The LAN is congested and collisions between transm it ted and received data are taking place at a high rate

The featur e mo dule is not receiving power

end

Change the setting of the variable

portFastEtherFu llDuplexEnabled

the SWITCH.MIB. Make sure the LIN K indicator lamp

is on; if the LINK indicator lamp is off, take the corrective actions listed above.

Make sure the equipment to which the port is connected is ope rat ing properly

Redistribut e the load on the LAN; locate and move the devices that are overloading the LAN to another port or LAN segmen t

Make sure th e feat ure module is seated co rrect ly in its slot connector in the bas e unit

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Condition Possible cause Corrective action 100VG-AnyLAN por ts

The red ERR indicator lamp on the 100VG-AnyLAN m odule stays on

All the indicator lamps on the 100VG-AnyLAN feat ure module are off and the indicator lamps on the base unit ar e work ing nor ma lly

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Electrical loopback test failed due to a hardware fault

Link training failed Make sure the module is

connected to a 100VG-AnyL A N hub; make sure the cable is a four-pair ca ble; make sur e the cable is not faulty .

The featur e mo dule is not receiving power

Make sure th e feat ure module is seated correctly in the connector in the base unit

end

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Condition Possible cause Corrective action WaveBus ports

The red ERROR indicator lamp above a port connector on the WaveBus modu le stays on

The green CO N and red ERR lamps on the WaveBus module both blink continuo usly indicat ing an illegal connection

All the indicator lamps on the WaveBus modu le are off and the indicat or lamps on the base unit are working normally

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Electrical loopback test failed due to a hardware fault

The module is connect e d to an UP port on a repeater/hub

RX and TX cable leads are crossed be twe en t he WaveBu s module and the eq uipm ent to which it is connected

The featur e mo dule is not receiving power

end

Connect to the module t o a DOW N port on t he repeate r/h ub

Reverse the cable leads on the WaveBus modu le or on the equipment to which it is connect ed

Make sure th e feat ure module is seated co rrect ly in its slot connector in the bas e unit

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Getting technical assistance

You can get assistance with installing and troubleshooting a WaveSwitch 100 Ethernet Switch by calling the technical support staff. See page iii.

Be prepared to supply the following information when you call:

• description of the problem

• description of the steps you have taken to try to correct the problem

• status of the front-panel indicator lamps

• model number of the unit

• software version in use (see page 58)

• configuration of the unit

• version of the network management system in use

• configuration of your network

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General specifications

Dimensions

• Width: 43.9 centimeters (17.25 inches)

• Height: 13.3 centimeters (5.20 inches) (3U)

• Depth: 43.9 centimeters (17.25 inches)

Weight

• 12.3 kilograms (27 pounds)

Mounting op tion s

• Rack mounting:

– 19-inch EIA RS-310C rack – IEC Pub 297 rack

• Freestanding

Power input specifications

The power unit has universal voltage ratings; it selects its mode of operation automatically provided the supply ratings at your site are within the following specificatio ns:

General specifications

• Voltage range:

– 90 to 132 VAC – 180 to 264 VAC

• Frequency range: 47 to 63 Hz

• Maximum current ratings:

– 5 A at 115 VAC – 2.5 A at 230 VAC

Environmental specifications

• Temperature

– Operating: 0°C to 50°C (32°F to 122°F) – Storage: -40°C to +85°C (-40°F to +185°F)

• Relative humidity (non-condensing)

– Operating: 10% to 80% – Storage: 5% to 95%

• Operating access requirements

– Front: 60 centimeters (24 inches) minimum for power unit

replacement

– Rear: 10 centimeters (4 inches) minimum for cooling air

exhaust

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Managing a Wave Switch 100 Ethernet Switch

This chapter describes how to use the console services to monitor and manage a WaveSwitch 100 Ethernet Switch.

This chapter contains the following sections:

• About the console 48

• Setting up and starting the local console 49

• Console command-line commands 51

• Error messages for the GET, SET, and GETNEXT commands 56

• Console window commands 57

• Console menu commands 63

• Port address formats 66

• About SNMP 68

• SNMP and the WaveSwitch 100 Ethernet Switch 69

• About configuration information 70

• Datafilling the configur ation fiel d s 73

• Configuration procedures 76

• Configuring a WaveSwitch 100 Ethernet Switch locally 77

• Configuring a WaveSwitch 100 Ethernet Switch remot ely 79

• Reloading configuration infor mation 85

• Configuring the spanning tree 86

• Configuring a traffi c analyzer port 87

• Using the static filter database 88

• Updating the firmware using TFTP 90

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About the console

The console lets you

• view online help

• view system data

• view external port data

• view internal port data

• configure the WaveSwitch 100 Ethernet Switch

• manage the WaveSwitch 100 Ethernet Switch

Figure 12 shows the names of the commands, windows, and menu items that you can use during a console session.

You can gain access to the console

• locally by connecting a terminal to the WaveSwitch 100 Ethernet

Switch

• remotely by establishing a Telnet connection from a network station

Note: You can run one local console session and up to four remote console (Telnet) sessions at a time. No more than 10 Telnet sessions can be activated within a four-minute period.

Figure 12 Console commands , windows, and menu ite ms

Command-line commands

_HELP _SYSMAN _MIBLIST _GET _GETNEXT _SET _CHANGEPW _ENABLEPW _DISABLEPW _WHERETO _TAP _EXIT

Window invoked by the Configure Management menu item

Windows invoked by function keys

Commands in the menu of the System Commands window

Window invoked by the Frame Loss Incident Report menu item

_System Data (F1) _External Port Data (F2) _Internal Port Data (F3) _System Commands (F4)

_Reset Counters _Erase Non-Volatile Store _Turn On Aging/Turn Off Aging _Configure Management _Display Address Canonically/Non-canonically _Frame Loss Incident Report

FLI Report

Management Configuration

(default window)

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Setting up and starting the local console

System requirements

Hardware requirements

• WaveSwitch 100 Ethernet Switch

• one of the following:

– a VT100 terminal – a VT100 terminal emulator running on a workstation or

personal computer (PC)

• a straight-through RS232 cable with a 9-pin male D-subminiatur e

connector on one end and an appropriate connector on the other end to attach to the VT100 terminal or VT100 terminal emulator

Software requi remen ts

If you are using a workstation, use the VT100 terminal emulation software appropriate for your workstation.

If you are using a PC to emulate a VT100 terminal, you can use the following software:

Setting up and starting the local console

• in a DOS environment:

– MS-DOS 3.30 or later – PROCOMM PLUS for DOS

• in a Windows environment:

– Microsoft Windows 3.1 or later – Windows Terminal or PROCOMM PLUS for Windows

Note: Because of their compatibility and reliability, the software combinations listed above are recommended. Other applications may also provide satisfactory results.

VT100 terminal settings

Use the following modem settings when connecting the VT100 terminal or VT100 terminal emulator to the WaveSwitch 100:

• transmit and receive speed: 9600 or 19200 baud

• no parity

• 8 data bits

• 1 stop bit

• XON/XOFF flow control

• line wrap: OFF

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Setting up and starting the local console

Starting the local console

To start the local console, do the steps below.

Step Action

Connect a VT100 terminal or a VT100 terminal emulator to the PC/MODEM port on the WaveSwitch 100 using a straight-through RS232 cable.

2 Make sure both units are powered on. 3 Press RETURN.

When the command line appears, you can enter the console commands shown in Figure 12 on page 48.

Press the up-arrow key to recall the last command line you entered. Press the down-arrow key to go to the next line.

Press CTRL-X to clear the line.

end

Note: The next section gives the definitions and syntax for the command-line commands. Use the online HELP for more information about parameters you can use with the commands and to see examples of queries using the commands.

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Console command-line commands

HELP

HELP invokes the online facility that describes and gives examples of the commands and command parameters (topics) that you can use from the command line of the console.

To see a list of topics for which online help is available, enter

HELP

To view the online help for a specific topic, enter

HELP [topic]

SYSMAN

SYSMAN invokes the full-screen system manager windows. You can use the system manager windows to view information about the system, to view real-time port statistics, to enter system commands, and to enter system configuration data.

To invoke the system manager windows, enter

SYSMAN

Console command-line commands

The default window, System Data, appears from which you can invoke other system manager windows using the function keys specified on the prompt bar at the bottom of the window.

MIBLIST

MIBLIST displays all MIB object class names that start with a specified search string. If the search string is not specified, all MIB object class names are displayed.

To view a MIBLIST for a specified search string, enter

GET

GET retrieves a specified MIB object. If you enter only part of the name of a MIB object (for example, dot1db), a pop-up window containing up to 16 entries in two columns appears. Use the arrow keys to highlight an object name, and press RETURN to select the object. The system displays the result on the next line. Press CTRL-X to exit the pop-up window.

If a MIB object is not specified, the GET operation acts on the object referenced by the last successful GET, SET, or GETNEXT operation.

MIBLIST [search_string]

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Console command-line commands

To retrieve the value of a specified MIB object, enter

GET [mib_object]

If the MIB object is part of a table, you must add information (separated from the object name by a period) to distinguish it from other instances.

For example,

Get [mib_object.port_number]

Get [mib_object.port_number.index_number]

Note: For additional instructions on retrieving MIB objects, see the first page of individual MIB sections, listed on page 113.

For a list of error messages associated with this command, see page 56.

GETNEXT

GETNEXT displays the value of the next MIB object in the MIB. If a MIB object is not specified, the value of the object following the object

referenced by the last successful GET, GETNEXT, or SET operation is displayed.

SET

To retrieve the value of the next MIB object, enter

GETNEXT [mib_object]

For a list of error messages associated with this command, see page 56.

SET changes the value of a specified MIB object to a specified value. If the SET is successful, a GET is done automatically so you can verify the

change. The value you specify can be an integer (specify hexadecimal numbers by

prefixing them with 0x), a text string, or an octet string (which is a sequence of hexadecimal bytes separated by blanks).

To set a MIB object, enter

SET [mib_object] [value]

If the MIB object is part of a table, you must add information (separated from the object name by a period) to distinguish it from other instances.

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For example,

Set [mib_object.port_number] [value]

Set [mib_object.port_number.index_number] [value]

For additional instructions on setting MIB objects, see the first page of individual MIB sections, listed on page 113.

For a list of error messages associated with this command, see page 56.

CHANGEPW

CHANGEPW changes the password; there is only one password, which is shared between the local and remote console.

When you invoke CHANGEPW from the local console, the system prompts you for a new password.

When you invoke CHANGEPW from the remote console, the system prompts you for the current password. You must enter the current password correctly before you are allowed to change the password.

Console command-line commands

The default password is default.password To change the password, enter

CHANGEPW

The console password

• must be made up of two character strings that contain alphabetic or

numeric characters only

• must have one non-alphabetic or non-numeric character separating

the two character strings

• must not contain blank spaces

• must not be longer than 40 characters

ENABLEPW

ENABLEPW enables the password for the local and remote console. When the password is enabled, users must specify the correct password

before they can gain access to console services. The default values are local password DISABLED and remote password ENABLED.

To enable the local console password, enter

ENABLEPW L

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Console command-line commands

To enable the remote console password, enter

ENABLEPW R

Note: The ENABLEPW command is accessible only from the local console.

DISABLEPW

DISABLEPW disables the password for the local and remote console. When the password is disabled, users must specify the correct password

before they can gain access to console services. The default values are local password DISABLED and remote password ENABLED.

To disable the local console password, enter

DISABLEPW L

To disable the remote console password, enter

DISABLEPW R

WHERETO

WHERETO displays the port numbers to which frames destined to a specified MAC address are forwarded.

To display the port numbers to which frames are forwarded, enter

Use spaces or hyphens between bytes of the Mac address to indicate canonical format. See “Port address formats” on page 66.

TAP

TAP specifies a port, designated by the port number, to be the traffic analyzer port (TAP). The TAP transmits all frames that were received (accepted for forwarding) from all other port s.

Specifying a port number of 0 (zero) disables the TAP. To specify a port as the TAP, enter

Note: The DISABLEPW command is accessible only from the local console.

WHERETO [MAC address]

TAP [port_number]

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EXIT

Console command-line commands

If a port number is not specified, the current setting of the TAP is displayed on the console.

When the unit is powered on for the first time, the TAP is disabled (0); any change in the setting is preserved across restarts.

For more information about the TAP, see page 87.

EXIT closes a telnet session. To close a telnet session, enter

EXIT

Note: The EXIT command works only in a telnet session.

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Error messages for GET, SET, and GETNEXT commands

The following table gives the meanings of the error messages that can be displayed when you are retrieving or setting MIB objects using the GET, SET, and GETNEXT commands.

Error message Meaning

Error in object name The specified MIB object does not

exist in the MIB. Check instance.

Error in value The specified value is not valid for the

specified MIB object.

Missing parameter The set function requires both a

MIB object and a value.

No previous object name There is no MIB object specified for a

GET or GETNEXT command an d there is no previous reference to a MIB object.

Object read-only The value of the MIB object cannot

be modified.

Object irretrievable The MIB object has more than one

instance, which requires more specific command information to retrieve or modify it, or the specified MIB object does not exist in the MIB.

Value out of bounds The value is out of the range of valid

values for the MIB object you specified.

Value syntax error The specified value is not in the

correct format. For example, you entered a string where an integer was required.

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Console window commands

When you enter the command SYSMAN on the command line, the System Data window appears. See Figure 13.

The banner at the top of the window displays the program name and the Up Time. The Up Time field displays the elapsed time since the WaveSwitch 100 was powered on.

The prompt bar at the bottom of the window shows the function keys you can press to view other windows.

The windows show:

• system data (F1-System)

• external port data (F2-E port Stat s)

• internal port data (F3-Iport Stats)

• system commands (F4-Commands)

To exit a window, press CTRL-X. The window closes and the cursor appears on the command line of the console.

Console window commands

To restart the windows from the command line, type SYSMAN and press RETURN.

Figure 13 The System Data window of the System Mana ger (SYSMAN)

Up Time: 0:00:04:55_ WaveSwitch 100 Ethernet Switch System Manager

System Data

Slot: FIXED SLOT 1 SLOT 2 Product Code: PTP110A PTC217A PTC225A Date Of Manufacture: 29/07/94 08/11/95 09/11/95 Serial Number: 00005289 00006821 00006829 Base MAC Address: 0040EA-0127D8 0040EA-10054E 0040EA-10058E Software Version: 3.23 Bootprom Version: 1.5

IP Address: 0.0.0.0 Gateway: 0.0.0.0 Subnet Mask: 255.0.0.0 Filter Database Aging: Off Name: Uninitialized Location: Uninitialized Contact: Uninitialized

F1-System F2-Eport Stats F3-Iport Stats F4-Commands Ctrl-X: Exit

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Console window commands

System Data window (System)

The System Data window appears when you run the SYSMAN command from the command line of the console. See Figure 13 on page 57.

You can access this window from any other window by pressing F1. The System Data window contains information about the system

motherboard, called the Management Feature Module (MFM), and the feature modules installed in each option slot. If no modules are installed in an option slot, the entrie s for the slot are blank.

The system data for each module is contained in two groups of fields. The first group consists of the following fields:

• Product Code

• Date of Manufacture

• Serial Number

• Base MAC Address (assigned to the lowest-numbered port of the

module)

• Software Versi on of the software running on the module. If there is

no processor on the module, this field is blank.

• BOOTPROM Version that is currently loaded

The second group of fields contain initialized data only if SNMP is configured on the WaveSwitch 100. For information, see “About configuration infor mati on” on page 70.

The SNMP fields that appear in the System Data window are:

• IP address

• Gateway address

• Subnet Mask

• Name of the unit

• Location of the unit

• Contact person

• Filter Database Aging

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External Port Data window (Eport Stats)

The External Port Data window shows traffic and error information for each user-accessible network port on the WaveSwitch 100.

To see the external port data, press F2. The data for each port appears under the numbered heading that corresponds

to the port number on the front of the unit. The two option slots hold feature modules that can provide up to four ports

per module, giving a maximum of eight additional ports. See Figure 1 on page 7.

Table 4 shows the port numbers assigned to the two option slots according to the number of fixed Ethernet ports on the base unit.

Console window commands

OPTION SLOT

BASE PORT

The base port number (low port) for each slot appears on the legend on the front of the unit. The example shows the legend for a WaveSwitch 100 with 16 fixed Ethernet port s.

Note: The data for feature modules that provide fewer than four ports is displayed beginning with the lowest numbered port assigned to the slot (base port).

You can scroll the window using the up-arrow and down-arrow keys. The ports are displayed according to their port groups: 1-4, 5-8, 9-12, 13-16, 17-20, and 21-24.

IMPORTANT — The display screen always shows headi n gs for the maximum number of ports that can be installed on the unit. However, data appears only under the headin gs that have instal led ports.

Table 4 Port num b er s a re ass i gn e d to m o dules in the optio n sl ot s a ccording to the number of fixed Ether net port s on the uni t

Number of fixed Ethernet ports on the base unit

Option slot 1 Option slot 2

Base port High port Base port High port

8 9 12 13 16 12 13 16 17 20 16 17 20 21 24

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State

This field indicates if the port is not present or gives its spanning tree state. The field entry is one of the following: Not Present, Listening, Lear ning,

Blocked, Forwarding, Disabled.

Rx Frames

This field shows the number of data frames that were received on this port and accepted for forwarding by the bridging hardware. The number reflects activity since the start of operation of the WaveSwitch 100.

A port with no network connected indicates at least one frame, due to self-testing. The number in this field can reach a maximum value of 232– 1 after which it is reset to 0.

Tx Frames

This field shows the number of data frames that were transmitted on this port since the WaveSwitch 100 began operation. A port with no network connected indicates at least one frame, due to self-testing. This number can reach a maximum value of 232– 1 after which it is reset to 0.

Rx Frames/Sec

This field shows the rate at which frames were received on this port, based on the average number of frames received during the last second.

Tx Frames/Sec

This field shows the rate at which frames were transmitted over this port, based on the average number of frames transmitted during the last second.

Filter Discards

This field shows the number of frames received on this port that were discarded due to the normal filtering action of the bridging hardware. The number reflects activity since the start of operation of the WaveSwitch 100.

FCS Errors

This field shows the number of frames received on this port that contained Frame Check Sequence Errors, indicating corrupted data. The number reflects activity since the start of operation of the WaveSwitch 100.

Time Exceed ed

This field shows the number of frames received on this port that exceeded the maximum permitted transit delay through the WaveSwitch 100. The number reflects activity since the start of operation of the WaveSwitch 100.

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Internal Port Data window (Iport Stats)

Each bridging circuit of the WaveSwitch 100 provides a maximum of five ports. Of these, one port connects to the internal backplane and up to four ports are used for external network connections. Each bridging circuit implements a group of ports (one internal network port, and either four external Ethernet ports or one external high-speed port).

The Internal Port Data window shows information about the performance of the internal port, which is connected to the backplane of the WaveSwitch

100. To see the internal port data, press F3.

State

This field shows the operational state of the port. This is one of two values: Not Present or Forwarding.

Rx Frames

This field shows the number of data frames received on this port that were accepted by the bridging hardware for forwarding to one or more external ports. The number reflects activity since the start of operation of the WaveSwitch 100.

Console window commands

This number can reach a maximum value of 232– 1 after which it is reset to 0.

Tx Frames

This field shows the number of data frames transmitted to the backplane on this port since the WaveSwitch 100 began operation.

This number can reach a maximum value of 232– 1 after which it is reset to 0.

Rx Frames/Sec

This field shows the rate at which frames were received on this port, based on the average number of frames received during the last second.

Tx Frames/Sec

This field shows the rate at which frames were transmitted over this port, based on the average number of frames transmitted during the last second.

Filter Discards

This field shows the number of frames received on this port that have been discarded due to the normal filtering action of the bridging circuit . The number reflects activity since the start of operation of the WaveSwitch 100.

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FCS Errors

Time Exceed ed

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Console menu commands

The System Commands menu displays the commands you can use on the WaveSwitch 100.

To view the system commands menu, press F4. To select a command, use the up-arrow and down-arrow keys to position the

selector bar over the command, then press ENTER. To close the menu without selecting a command, press F1.

Reset Counters

This command resets the port counters to 0 in the External Port Data (Eport Stats) and Internal Port Data (I port Stat s) windows. You can reset the counters at any time when the console is running.

Erase Non-Volatile Store

This command erases any data in the nonvolatile data store of the WaveSwitch 100, such as SNMP configuration information and permanent static filter database entries.

Console menu commands

When you select the Erase Non-Volatile Store command, the configuration and database entries in the WaveSwitch 100 are restored to the values that were set at the factory before the unit was shipped.

Note: The message “Please wait while updating non-volatile store ” appears during this process.

Turn On Aging/Turn Off Aging

This command toggles between On and Off and sets the SNMP variable chassisAgeFilterDatabase.

Turn On Aging sets the SNMP variable chassisAgeFilterDatabase to Yes. This enables filter database aging.

Turn Off Aging sets the SNMP variable chassisAgeFilterDatabase to No. This suppresses all aging of filter database entries.

Note: No is the default value of this variable.

The Filter Database Aging field in the System Data window indicates whether aging is off (suppressed) or on (enabled) in the WaveSwitch 100. This field is updated whenever the aging state is changed, either through SNMP or the console. See Figure 13 on page 57.

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Confi gu re Man agement

This command opens the Management Configuration window, which enables you to datafill the screen to configure the WaveSwitch 100 locally. The data you enter in the fields is written to the configuration file of the WaveSwitch 100.

For more information, see “Dataf illi ng the configurati on fields” on page 82.

Display Address Canonically/Display Address Non-canonically

This command toggles between Ethernet and FDDI formats for the addresses that are displayed in the Base MAC Address field of the System Data window of the console.

The default display mode is canonical, which is the standard Ethernet address format. The non-canonical display mode shows the address in FDDI format. For more information, see “Port address formats” on page 66.

When the 6-byte Base MAC Addresses are displayed canonically (in Ethernet for mat) there is a hyphen (-) after the first three bytes. When the addresses are displayed non-canonically (in FDDI format) there is a colon (:) after the first three bytes. See Figure 13 on page 57.

Frame Loss Incident Report

This command opens the Frame Loss Incident (FLI) Report window. The report shows FLIs for each external port and the backplane.

Note: A FLI indicates that one or more frames have not been forwarded due to a lack of resources. A FLI is not a count of actual frames lost.

The FLI report shows the total number of FLIs for each external port and the backplane since the unit was reset (powered on). It also shows the number of FLIs for each external port and the backplane since the last update (Delta FLI), the time elapsed since the last update, and the state of each port at the time of update. The report always shows headings for the maximum number of ports that can be installed on the unit.

When you open the FLI report window, an automatic update takes place. The initial values are for the period between the last update and the time you chose the Frame Loss Incident Report command.

To update the FLI report, press F1. The system marks the time since the last update and displays the update period. The Total FLI, Delta FLI, and State fields are also updated. See Figure 14 on page 65.

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Figure 14 The Frame Loss Incident (FLI) Report for a 16-port base unit

Console menu commands

Port State Total FLI Delta FLI Port State Total FLI Delta FLI

1 Fwd 0 0 13 Fwd 0 0 2 Fwd 0 0 14 Fwd 0 0 3 Fwd 0 0 15 Fwd 0 0 4 Fwd 0 0 16 Fwd 0 0 5 Fwd 0 0 17 - - 6 Fwd 0 0 18 - - 7 Fwd 0 0 19 - - 8 Fwd 0 0 20 - - -

9 Fwd 0 0 21 D/C 0 0 10 Fwd 0 0 22 - - 11 Fwd 0 0 23 - - 12 Fwd 0 0 24 - - Backplane 0 0

Time since last FLI update: 0:00:02:47

Fwd Forwarding Lst Listening Lrn Learning Blk Blocking D/A Disabled D/C Disconnected Cls Closed - Not Present

F1-Update F2-Done

Frame Loss Incident (FLI) Report

Ctrl-X: Exit

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Port address formats

There are two address formats used to designate ports in the WaveSwitch 100:

• Ethernet ports (IEEE Canonical format)

• FDDI ports (non-Canonical format)

Ethernet port addresses

The IEEE Medium Access Control (MAC) addresses of the Ethernet ports are calculated from Ethernet port 1 (Base MAC Address). The Base MAC Address is in Canonical format.

The method of calculating each port address is shown below. The Ethernet address of the specific link is identified by the rightmost octet.

MAC address Ethernet po rt

AA-BB-CC-DD-EE-30 1 AA-BB-CC-DD-EE-31 2 AA-BB-CC-DD-EE-32 3 AA-BB-CC-DD-EE-33 4 AA-BB-CC-DD-EE-34 5 AA-BB-CC-DD-EE-35 6 AA-BB-CC-DD-EE-36 7 AA-BB-CC-DD-EE-37 8 AA-BB-CC-DD-EE-38 9 AA-BB-CC-DD-EE-39 10 AA-BB-CC-DD-EE-3A 11 AA-BB-CC-DD-EE-3B 12 AA-BB-CC-DD-EE-3C 13 AA-BB-CC-DD-EE-3D 14 AA-BB-CC-DD-EE-3E 15 AA-BB-CC-DD-EE-3F 16

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FDDI port addresses

The station address of each FDDI feature module is assigned at the factory. The address has the form AA-BB-CC-xx-xx-xx.

A FDDI station address can be represented in the IEEE Canonical format, for example AA-BB-CC-87-65-43, or it can be represented in FDDI format (non-Canonical).

To derive the FDDI format (non-Canonical), read the binary notation for each octet (pair of hexadecimal values) in reverse order and convert the result into a new pair of hexadecimal values.

binary notation hexadecimal notation

IEEE Canonical format

1000 0111

8 7

FDDI non-Canonical format

1110 0001

E 1

Port address formats

reverse binary notation new hexadecimal notation

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About SNMP

Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) is a set of network management protocols and functions that communicate using the Internet Protocol (IP) stack.

Under SNMP, managed entities such as routers, concentrators, and host computers contain software components called agents. The agent monitors the operation of the managed entity. To do this, the agent maintains a collection of variables, called objects, in the Management Information Base (MIB). The MIB reflects the operation of the managed entity.

A manager program, which normally runs on a network station, exchanges messages with the agent to access the agent’s MIB. The manager reads from, and writes to, objects in the MIB according to predefined access privileges that have been assigned to the MIB objects. SNMP defines the protocols and message formats that are used to perform the read and write operations; these are called gets and sets, respectively.

When the manager sets a MIB object to a new value, the agent responds by altering the operation of the managed entity in some way, such as disabling a port or running a self-test. While the agent does not normally transmit the contents of its MIB objects without first being queried by the manager, the occurrence of an exceptional event raises an alarm called a trap. A trap is an unsolicited message containing information about the event.

The manager must know the structure of the MIB that the agent implements to understand object names, object types, what the objects represent, and the permissible types of access to the objects.

This structural information is provided to the manager by using

• Internet standard MIBs

• private (enterprise-specif ic) MIBs

The main Internet standard MIB is called MIB-II. It provides an abstract view of the operation of the managed entity, and applies to all agents. Another standard MIB is the Bridge MIB, which provides specialized management functions for transparent and source routing bridges.

Private MIBs permit the management of individual manufacturers’ equipment.

The WaveSwitch 100 contains a limited SNMP manager that gives you access to the SNMP agent; for small LANs, you may not need additional software. However, if you have a LAN that requires a large-scale SNMP application, the WaveSwitch 100 SNMP manager and agent are compatible with third-party managers.

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SNMP and the WaveSwitch 100 Ethernet Switch

The WaveSwitch 100 supports MIB-II, IEEE 802.1d Bridge MIB, and FDDI MIB standards. Any management station that implements these standards can monitor and control a WaveSwitch 100 without incorporating the WaveSwitch 100 Private MIB.

Using the Bridge MIB, managers can enable and disable ports, control the operation of the Spanning Tree Protocol, control the fil teri ng behavior of the bridge, and modify the contents of the filter database. Managers can also monitor the traffic perfor mance of the WaveSwitch 100.

Using the WaveSwitch 100 Private MIB, managers can get more information about the WaveSwitch 100 and exercise more control over its operation.

For information about the MIBs, MIB objects, and their default values, see “WaveSwitch 100 MIBs and traps” on page 113.

The WaveSwitch 100 Ethernet Switch SNMP agent

The SNMP agent is part of the standard WaveSwitch 100 software. The agent uses the WaveSwitch 100 network interfaces to exchange SNMP frames with managers over the network payload data streams.

About SNMP

The SNMP agent maintains the MIB in the WaveSwitch 100 by updating MIB objects as events occur within the WaveSwitch 100. The agent also monitors the read/write objects in the MIB, using them as action requests. If a manager changes a MIB object, the agent takes action according to the new value of the object.

The SNMP agent is active while the WaveSwitch 100 operates. No special action is required to enable the agent, although some configuration information is needed to make the agent fully operational.

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About configuration information

The SNMP agent needs configuration information that it cannot determine on its own. Some configuration information is required for the agent to operate properly, and some of it is optional.

The following informati on can be supplied to the agent during configuration:

• IP address

• manager community names, IP addresses, and access privileges

• trap community names and IP addresses

• default gateway IP address

• number of bits in the subnet mask

• name of the unit

• location of the unit

• contact person

IP address

Unlike Ethernet addresses, the IP addresses of network nodes—especially within private LAN s—do not need to be universally administered. IP addresses are typically assigned for a site by the network administrator, and can change over time.

When the manager is on the same IP network as the WaveSwitch 100, only the IP address of the unit is needed to make the SNMP agent operational. If the address is the only information given for an agent, managers are restrict ed to the use of the PUBLIC community, and the agent will not issue traps.

Manage r communit y names, IP addresse s, and access privileges

A manager community contains an SNMP agent and one or more managers. Each manager community is identified by a unique name. An agent can belong to up to 10 manager communities at the same time.

Each manager community has an IP address to which the agent sends its communications. Each community can also have a privilege level that specifies what type of access the member managers have to the MIB object s.

If a manager community has the default access privilege of read-only, managers can read (get) all MIB objects, but cannot write (set) any of them. If a community has read/write privileges, managers can get all objects and set only those that are defined to have read/write access.

The agent recognizes, without configuration, the default community PUBLIC, which has read-only privileges.

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Trap community names and their IP addresses

If an exceptional condition in the WaveSwitch 100 generates a trap, the agent needs to know where to send the trap message. The agent gets this information from its membership in trap communities.

Trap communities are similar to manager communit ies, except that trap communitie s have no associated privilege level. Trap community names can be the same as manager community names.

The agent can belong to up to 10 trap communities at the same time. If no trap community is configured, the agent will not issue traps.

Default gateway IP address

If the IP address of an incoming SNMP message indicates that the manager resides on a different network from the agent, the agent uses the default gateway IP address to send the reply to the proper node for transfer to the manager’s network.

Number of subnet bits

An IP address consists of two parts:

About configuration informatio n

• the network part, which identifies the network to which a device is

attached

• the host part, which identifies the device itself

Depending on the class of address, the network ID can use 8, 16, or 24 bits of the 32-bit address:

• Class A addresses have an 8-bit network number and a 24-bit host

number

• Class B addresses have a 16-bit network number and a 16-bit host

number

• Class C addresses have a 24-bit network number and an 8-bit host

number

The network part of the address always begins with the first number of the IP address. For example, in the Class B address 129.1.2.3 the network number is 129.1 and the host number is 2.3.

However, a simple IP address does not provide enough flexibility to separate a large network into communities of interest or to keep Ethernet collision domains small. To meet these objectives, you must partition the large network into smaller subnetworks.

Subnetworks are created by dividing the host part of the IP address into two fields – the subnet part and the host part. The subnet part is a series of

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contiguous bits that begin immediately after the network part of the original IP address and extend into the host part of that address.

Subnetworks are indicated by the presence of a subnet mask in the device. A subnet mask has the same format as an IP address, but all the bits of the network and subnet parts are 1. All the bits of the host part are 0. For example, if the manager of a network with Class B addresses wanted to create eight subnetworks, the subnet mask would be 255.255.224.0.

The subnet mask for the WaveSwitch 100 is specified by giving the number of bits of the host part of the IP address that are to be used in the subnet mask.

Permissible values are 1 through 16, allowing the specification of up to 65536 subnetworks, depending on the class of the original IP address.

The following table contains examples of subnet masks for different classes of network addresses.

Class

Network address

Number of subnets

Subnet bits Subne t ma sk

Value entered

A 40.0.0.0 4096 12 255.255.240.0 12 B 129.1.0.0 1024 10 255.255.255.192 10 C 193.1.1.0 16 4 255.255.255.240 4

Name

This is an ASCII text string that identifies the WaveSwitch 100 to users of the management software, such as Accounting Ethernet Switch #2.

Location

This is an ASCII text string that gives the physical location of the unit, such as Second Floor, Equipment Bay 3.

Contact person

This is an ASCII text string that gives the name of the person, department, or company to contact about the operation of the WaveSwitch 100, for example, John Smith, Premium Networ k s Inc., 555-1234.

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Datafilling the configuration fields

The previous section, “About configuration information,” describes the types of information the SNMP agent uses to manage a WaveSwitch 100.

This section gives the rules for entry of configuration data that you can enter directly into the WaveSwitch 100 using the Management Configuration window of the console (Figure 15) or load remotely from a configuration file you load onto a network station.

To configure the WaveSwitch 100 locally, see page 77. To configure the WaveSwitch 100 remotely, see page 79.

IP address

The line specifying the IP address has the following format:

IP address: <ip_address>

The IP address is specified in Internet standard dot notation. The numbers in the address are in decimal in the range of 0 to 255. Sample addresses are

192.1.1.15, or 2.155. 7.45.

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For information about assigning IP addresses, see Internetworking with TCP/IP, Volume 1, Principles, Protocols, and Architecture, by Douglas E.

Comer (Englewood Cliffs, NJ: Prentice-Hall, 1991).

Figure 15 The Management Confi guratio n wind ow of the Syst em Manage r (SYSMAN)

Up Time: 0:00:04:55__Plaintree WaveSwitch 100 System Manager

IP address: 0.0.0.0 Default gateway address: 0.0.0.0 Number of subnet bits: 0 Subnet Mask: 255.0.0.0

Name: Uninitialized

Location: Uninitialized

Contact: Uninitialized

Management Communities: public 0.0.0.0

Trap Communities:

F1-Commit Changes F2-Ignore Changes Ctrl-X: Exit

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Manager community name

A manager community name entry has the following format:

Management Communities: <name_string> [ip_address] [RW]

The name string is a single word identifying the community. The maximum length of the community name is 63 characters.

The IP address and privilege are optional. If an IP address is not included, the agent sends responses for a given community to the IP address of the manager that made the request.

RW gives the community read/write access to MIB objects for which read/write privi leges are defined. If RW privileges are not included, the community has read-only access to the agent’s MIB.

Specifiying an entry with IP address 0.0.0.0 indicates that any manager with the entry’s community name will have the associated privileges.

Because the configuration information can contain multiple manager community entrie s, each subsequent entry (to a maximum of 10) is added to the list of communities recognized by the agent.

The manager community public 0.0.0.0 is predefined and cannot be changed.

Trap community name

A trap community name entry has the following format:

Trap Communities: <name_string> <ip_address>

The name string is a single word identifying the trap community. The maximum length of the trap community name is 63 characters.

The IP address is the address of the manager that receives traps for that community.

Because the configuration information can contain multiple trap-comm unity entries, each subsequent entry (to a maximum of 10) is added to the list of communitie s recognized by the agent.

Default ga teway address

The gateway address entry has the following format:

Default gateway address: <ip_address>

The specified IP address is the address of the network node which functions as the default gateway for the network.

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Number of subnet bits

The subnet entry has the format:

Number of subnet bits: <number>

Enter a decimal number from 0 through 16. When you enter a number in the Number of subnet bits: field, the field next to it displays the resulting Subnet Mask.

Name

The name entry has the format:

Name: <string>

The string can consist of multiple words, and must not be enclosed in quotes. The string can be up to 63 characters long.

Location

The location entry has the format:

Location: <string>

The string can consist of multiple words, and must not be enclosed in quotes. The string can be up to 63 characters long.

Contact perso n

The contact entry has the format:

Contact: <string>

The string can consist of multiple words, and must not be enclosed in quotes. The string can be up to 63 characters long.

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Configuration procedures

There are two methods you can use to configure a WaveSwitch 100:

• local configuration

• remote configurati on

When a WaveSwitch 100 powers up, it checks its non-volatile memory for previously-loaded configuration information. If it does not find the configuration infor mati on it needs in memory, the WaveSwitch 100 requests remote configurati on over the network.

Note: The WaveSwitch 100 is supplied without configuration information in memor y, so its default behavior is to request remote configuration.

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Configuring a WaveSwitch 100 Ethernet Switch locally

You can configure a WaveSwitch 100 locally using a VT100 terminal—or a workstation or PC running a VT100 emulator—connected to the WaveSwitch 100 with an RS232 cable. For information about the hardware, software, and system set-up requirements, see page 49.

To configure a WaveSwitch 100 locally, follow the steps below.

Step Action

Connect the VT100 terminal to the PC/MODEM port on the WaveSwitch 100 using a straight-through RS232 cable. Make sure both units are powered on.

Note:

No network connection is needed for local configuration.

2 Press RETURN to start the console. If the system is already

running and the cursor is on the command line of the VT100 terminal, type

SYSMAN

and press RETURN

3 Press F4 to see the System Commands menu. 4 Choose Configure Management from the Systems Command menu. 5 For each field you want to datafill, type the data into the area next

to the field label and press RETURN. Use BACKSPACE to make corrections when you are datafilling a field.

Note:

If the data you entered is valid, the field is updated; if the data you entered is not valid, the value that was previously entered in the field appears.

6 Press TAB to move the cursor to the next field. 7 Use the up-arrow and down-arrow keys to scroll in the Management

Communities and Trap Communities fields. The display shows a maximum of three entries in the communities fields; you can scroll the field to view or edit entries, or to enter additional entries.

8 When you have finished entering or editing data in the Management

Configuration window, press F1 to commit the changes to nonvolatile store, or press F2 to ignore the changes.

Note:

When you press F1, the message “Please wait while updating nonvolatile store” is displayed at the bottom of the screen until the update is completed.

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Configuration infor mation is stored in non-volatile memor y in the WaveSwitch 100. If it is powered off and restarted, the unit automatically reads the configuration information from its memory.

CAUTION — Make sure you keep a copy of the current configuration information. There are no internal safeguards in the WaveSwit ch 100 against overwriting the con figuration information.

You may need to change configuration information in the WaveSwitch 100. Some of the configuration data, such as name, location, and contact, can be changed using SNMP. Other data, such as IP address and communities information, cannot be changed while the unit is in operation.

To change IP address and communities information, enter or edit the data in the Management Configuration window in the console. The WaveSwitch 100 stores the new information in memory.

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