6H128-08 and 6H129-08 SmartSwitch 6000 Modules User’s Guide FAST ENET FAST ENET 6H128-08 6H129-08 RESET RESET COM COM CPU 9032364-02 CPU 1 1 2 2 3 3 4 4 5 5 6 6 1 1 2 2 3 3 4 4 5 5 6 6 7 7 8 8
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CONTENTS CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION 1.1 Using This Guide ......................................................................... 1-1 1.2 Structure of This Guide................................................................ 1-1 1.3 6H12X-08 Overview .................................................................... 1-3 1.3.1 Connectivity .................................................................... 1-3 1.3.2 Full Duplex Switched Ethernet (FDSE)........................... 1-3 1.3.
Contents CHAPTER 4 TROUBLESHOOTING 4.1 Using LANVIEW...........................................................................4-1 4.2 FE-100TX LED.............................................................................4-5 4.3 Troubleshooting Checklist............................................................4-6 4.4 Using the RESET Button .............................................................4-7 CHAPTER 5 LOCAL MANAGEMENT 5.1 Overview ...........................................................
Contents 5.15 General Configuration Screen ................................................... 5-40 5.15.1 Setting the IP Address .................................................. 5-44 5.15.2 Setting the Subnet Mask............................................... 5-46 5.15.3 Setting the Default Gateway ......................................... 5-46 5.15.4 Setting the TFTP Gateway IP Address ......................... 5-47 5.15.5 Setting the Module Date ............................................... 5-48 5.
Contents 5.26 Switch Statistics Screen.............................................................5-86 5.26.1 Using the Clear Counters Command ............................5-87 5.27 Interface Statistics Screen .........................................................5-88 5.27.1 Displaying Interface Statistics .......................................5-91 5.27.2 Using the Clear Counters Command ............................5-91 5.28 RMON Statistics Screen ........................................................
CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION Welcome to the Cabletron Systems 6H128-08 and 6H129-08 SmartSwitch 6000 Modules User’s Guide. This guide describes the 6H128-08 and 6H129-08 interface modules and provides information concerning network requirements, installation, troubleshooting, and the use of Local Management for these modules. 1.1 USING THIS GUIDE Read through this guide completely to understand the features, capabilities, and Local Management functions of the 6H128-08 and 6H129-08 modules.
Chapter 1: Introduction Chapter 3, Installation, provides instructions on how to install the module in the chassis and connect segments to the device. Chapter 4, Troubleshooting, details the 6H12X-08 LANVIEW LEDs that enable quick diagnosis of network/operational problems. Chapter 5, Local Management, describes how to access Local Management and use the Local Management screens to manage the 6H12X-08 and 6C105 chassis.
6H12X-08 Overview 1.3 6H12X-08 OVERVIEW The 6H12X-08 (the 6H128-08 is shown in Figure 1-1) is a Fast Ethernet interface module for the Cabletron Systems 6C105 chassis. The module has six switched fiber optic ports and two optional ports for Fast Ethernet Interface Modules. The 6H128-08 has six multimode fiber optic 100BASE-FX switched ports using SC connectors, while the 6H129-08 has six single mode fiber optic 100BASE-FX switched ports also using SC connectors. The 6H12X-08 supports IEEE 802.
Chapter 1: Introduction FAST ENET 6H128-08 Reset Button RESET COM Port COM CPU LED CPU 1 2 Port Status LEDs 3 4 5 6 1 2 3 Network Ports 1-6 4 5 6 7 Optional Fast Ethernet Module Ports 7 and 8 8 23640101 Figure 1-1 1-4 The 6H12X-08 6H128-08 and 6H129-08 User’s Guide
6H12X-08 Overview 1.3.3 Runtime IP Address Discovery This feature enables the 6H12X-08 to automatically accept an IP address from a BootP server on the network into NVRAM without requiring a user to enter an IP address through Local Management. When the 6H12X-08 is connected to the network and powered up, Runtime IP Address Discovery (RAD) checks the 6H12X-08 for an IP address. If one has not been assigned (6H12X-08 IP address set to 0.0.0.
Chapter 1: Introduction 1.3.5 Remote Monitoring (RMON) The 6H12X-08 supports all Ethernet RMON groups, which include Statistics, Alarms, Events and History. These groups are enabled on all ports by default. Cabletron Systems RMON Actions is a vendor specific extension of RMON and provides the ability to set an “Action” on any SNMP MIB variable. The Action can be triggered by any RMON Event and/or Alarm. The Action can be, for example, to turn a MIB-2 interface off if a broadcast threshold is crossed. 1.
Local Management Features 1.3.9 LANVIEW Diagnostic LEDs The various conditions of the LANVIEW diagnostic LEDs serve as important troubleshooting aids. They provide an easy way to observe the transmit and receive status of individual ports and overall network operations such as system status, switching configuration, and Fast Ethernet channel usage. Chapter 4 provides details about the 6H12X-08 LANVIEW LEDs. 1.
Chapter 1: Introduction 1.4.4 SmartTrunk SmartTrunk, also referred to as SmartTrunking, is Cabletron Systems’ terminology for load balancing or load sharing. SmartTrunk technology provides an easy-to-implement mechanism to group, or aggregate, multiple physical links together to scale the backbone bandwidth beyond the limitations of a single link. All links are user-configurable so administrators can scale the backbone bandwidth by adding SmartTrunk links.
Optional Features Table 1-1 Fast Ethernet Interface Modules P/N Description Application FE-100TX Uses RJ45 connector Supports Category 5 Unshielded Twisted Pair (UTP) cabling, which has an impedance of 85 to 111 ohms. FE-100FX Uses SC connector Supports multimode fiber optic cabling. FE-100F3 Uses SC connector Supports single mode fiber optic cabling.
Chapter 1: Introduction 1.6 DOCUMENT CONVENTIONS The following conventions are used throughout this document: NOTE TIP ! Note symbol. Calls the reader’s attention to any item of information that may be of special importance. Tip symbol. Conveys helpful hints concerning procedures or actions. Caution symbol. Contains information essential to avoid damage to the equipment. CAUTION Electrical Hazard Warning symbol.
Getting Help 1.7 GETTING HELP For additional support related to this device or document, contact the Cabletron Systems Global Call Center: World Wide Web http://www.cabletron.com/ Phone (603) 332-9400 Internet mail support@cabletron.com FTP ftp://ftp.cabletron.com/ anonymous your email address Login Password To send comments or suggestions concerning this document, contact the Cabletron Systems Technical Writing Department via the following email address: TechWriting@cabletron.
Chapter 1: Introduction 1.
CHAPTER 2 NETWORK REQUIREMENTS Before installing the 6H12X-08 or Fast Ethernet Interface Modules, review the requirements and specifications referred to in this chapter concerning the following: • SmartTrunk (Section 2.1) • 10BASE-T Twisted Pair Network (Section 2.2) • 100BASE-TX Twisted Pair Network (Section 2.3) • 100BASE-FX Fiber Optic Network (Section 2.4) The network installation must meet the guidelines to ensure satisfactory performance of this equipment.
Chapter 2: Network Requirements 2.3 100BASE-TX NETWORK The 6H12X-08, with an FE-100TX installed in ports 7 or 8, provides an RJ45 connection that supports UTP cabling with an impedance between 85 and 111 ohms. The device at the other end of the twisted pair segment must meet IEEE 802.3u 100BASE-TX Fast Ethernet network requirements for the devices to operate at 100 Mbps. Refer to the Cabletron Systems Cabling Guide for details. NOTE 2.
CHAPTER 3 INSTALLATION Only qualified personnel should install the 6H12X-08. This chapter covers the required tools and instructions for installing the 6H12X-08 module into the 6C105 SmartSwitch 6000 chassis. Follow the order provided below to correctly install the 6H12X-08. • Unpacking the 6H12X-08 (Section 3.1) • Installing options (Section 3.2) • Installing the 6H12X-08 into the 6C105 chassis (Section 3.3) • Connecting to the network (Section 3.4) • Completing the installation (Section 3.5) 3.
Chapter 3: Installation Table 3-1 Contents of 6H12X-08 Carton Item Quantity 6H128-08 or 6H129-08 1 Manual Accessory Kit 1 3. Carefully remove the module, which is wrapped in a non-conductive bag, from the shipping box. 4. Peel off the black and yellow tape seal on the non-conductive bag to remove the module. 5. Remove the module from the non-conductive bag. Observe all precautions listed on the non-conductive bag to prevent damage from Electrostatic Discharge (ESD). 6.
Installing the 6H12X-08 into the 6C105 Chassis 3.3 INSTALLING THE 6H12X-08 INTO THE 6C105 CHASSIS ! CAUTION Failure to observe static safety precautions could cause damage to the 6H12X-08. Follow static safety handling rules and use the antistatic wrist strap provided with the 6C105 chassis. Do not cut the non-conductive bag to remove the module. Damage could result from sharp objects contacting the board or components.
Chapter 3: Installation Slot Number 1 2 3 Plastic Locking Tab 4 5 PS1 PS2 FAST ENET 6H128-08 RESET COM CPU 1 2 3 4 5 6 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 2159-01 2159-02 Metal Back-Panel Circuit Card Card Guides Figure 3-1 3-4 Plastic Locking Tab Installing an Interface Module 6H128-08 and 6H129-08 User’s Guide
Connecting to the Network 3.4 NOTE CONNECTING TO THE NETWORK If the 6H12X-08 is being installed in a network using SmartTrunking, there are rules concerning the network cable and port configurations that must be followed for SmartTrunking to operate properly. Before connecting the cables, refer to the SmartTrunk User’s Guide for the configuration information. This section provides the procedures for connecting fiber optic and twisted pair segments from the network or other devices to the 6H12X-08.
Chapter 3: Installation ! CAUTION An odd number of crossovers (preferably one) must be maintained between devices so that the transmit port of one device is connected to the receive port of the other device and vice versa. If the fiber optic cable being used has SC style connectors that do not resemble MIC style connectors, or has SC connectors on one end and a different type on the other, such as ST connectors, ensure that the proper crossover occurs. Fiber Optic Network Connection 1.
Connecting to the Network RX (Receive) LED 1 2 3 4 5 6 Fiber Port 1 2 SC Connector 3 4 5 6 2159-03 Figure 3-2 6H12X-08 Fiber Port Connection 4. Verify that a link exists by checking that the port RX LED is on (flashing amber, blinking green, or solid green). If the RX LED is off and the TX LED is not blinking amber, perform the following steps until it is on: NOTE During the bootup process, the RX LED flashes green and amber, and will not indicate if a link exists until bootup is complete. a.
Chapter 3: Installation c. Make sure that the fiber connection meets dB loss specifications for a 100BASE-FX link as specified in the Cabletron Systems Cabling Guide. d. See Section 5.19 for information on how to manage the connected port. If a link has not been established, refer to Chapter 4, before contacting the Cabletron Systems Global Call Center. Refer to Section 1.7 for help if the problem has not been resolved. 3.4.
Connecting to the Network If a crossover is required, but crossover cabling is not available, use the switch on the FE-100TX to internally cross over the RJ45 port. Figure 3-4 shows how to properly set the FE-100TX crossover switch. Position X (crossed over) 1. RX+ 2. RX3. TX+ 4. NC 5. NC 6. TX7. NC 8. NC Position = (not crossed over) x = 10 100 FE-100TX 1. TX+ 2. TX3. RX+ 4. NC 5. NC 6. RX7. NC 8.
Chapter 3: Installation e. Confirm that the crossover switch is in the correct position. NOTE See Appendix B for more information describing how an FE-100TX module links to another device. If a link has not been established, refer to Appendix B and Chapter 4 before contacting the Cabletron Systems Global Call Center. Refer to Section 1.7 for details. 3.4.3 Connecting a Fiber Optic Segment to the FE-100FX and FE-100F3 The FE-100FX and FE-100F3 have an SC style network port (see Figure 3-5).
Connecting to the Network ! CAUTION Do not touch the ends of the fiber optic strands, and do not let the ends come in contact with dust, dirt, or other contaminants. Contamination of the ends causes problems in data transmissions. If the ends become contaminated, blow the surface clean with a canned duster. A fiber port cleaning swab saturated with optical-grade isopropyl alcohol may also be used to clean the ends. 2.
Chapter 3: Installation a. Ensure that the power is turned on for the device at the other end of the link. b. Verify that the fiber strands between the applicable port on the 6H12X-08 and fiber optic device on the other end of the segment are properly crossed over. c. Make sure that the fiber connection meets dB loss specifications as specified in the Cabletron Systems Cabling Guide. d. See Section 5.19 to configure the port using Local Management.
CHAPTER 4 TROUBLESHOOTING This chapter provides information concerning the following: • Using the LANVIEW diagnostic and status monitoring system • Troubleshooting network and module operational problems • Using the RESET button For more troubleshooting information about other Cabletron products, please refer to the Cabletron Systems Guide to Network Troubleshooting. See Section 1.8 for information on obtaining the guide. 4.
Chapter 4: Troubleshooting FAST ENET 6H128-08 RESET COM CPU LED CPU 1 2 3 4 5 6 1 Receive (RX) Transmit (TX) 2 3 4 Receive (RX) Transmit (TX) 5 6 7 8 2159-07 Figure 4-1 4-2 LANVIEW LEDs 6H128-08 and 6H129-08 User’s Guide
Using LANVIEW Table 4-1 LANVIEW LEDs LED Color State Recommended Action CPU Off Power off. Power up chassis. Red Blinking. Hardware failure has occurred. Contact the Cabletron Systems Global Call Center. Solid. Resetting, None. normal power up reset. Amber RX (Receive) LED for ports 1–6, also ports 7 and 8, with optional FE-100FX or FE-100F3 Blinking. Crippled. Contact the Cabletron Systems Global Call Center. Solid. Testing. None. Green Solid. Functional. None.
Chapter 4: Troubleshooting Table 4-1 LANVIEW LEDs (Continued) LED Color State Recommended Action TX (Transmit) LED for ports 1–6, also ports 7 and 8, with optional FE-100FX or FE-100F3 Off Port enabled, and no activity. Should flash green every 2 seconds indicating BPDUs being sent if STA is enabled and there is a valid link. 1. Ensure that the STA is enabled and that there is a valid link. Green Flashing. Indicates activity. Rate indicates data rate. None. Amber Blinking.
FE-100TX LED 4.2 FE-100TX LED The optional FE-100TX for the 6H12X-08 has one LED labeled 10/100. The 10/100 LED together with the receive LED allows the user to determine the link status and the operating speed of the Fast Ethernet Interface Module. The 10/100 LED and the Receive (RX) LED are shown in Figure 4-2. Table 4-2 and Table 4-3 provide a functional description of the FE-100TX LED when the RX LED is on or off, respectively.
Chapter 4: Troubleshooting 4.3 TROUBLESHOOTING CHECKLIST If the 6H12X-08 is not working properly, refer to Table 4-4 for a checklist of possible problems, causes, and recommended actions to resolve the problem. Table 4-4 Troubleshooting Checklist Problem Possible Cause Recommended Action All LEDs are OFF. Loss of Power to the 6C105 chassis. Check the proper connection of the power cable and its access to a live outlet. The 6H12X-08 not properly installed. Check the installation. See Chapter 3.
Using the RESET Button 4.4 USING THE RESET BUTTON The RESET button located near the upper plastic locking tab of the module (refer to Figure 4-3) resets the 6H12X-08 processor without affecting the NVRAM. ! CAUTION Pressing the RESET button resets the device, and all current switching being performed by the device is halted. It may take up to two minutes for the device to reenter the network.
Chapter 4: Troubleshooting 4-8 6H128-08 and 6H129-08 User’s Guide
CHAPTER 5 LOCAL MANAGEMENT This chapter explains how to set up a management terminal to access 6H12X-08 Local Management, and how to use the Local Management screens and commands. This chapter also provides instructions for attaching an Uninterruptible Power Supply to the 6H12X-08 using the Console Cable Kit provided with the 6C105 chassis. 5.
Chapter 5: Local Management • Configure optional Fast Ethernet Interface Modules installed in the 6H12X-08. • Clear NVRAM. There are three ways to access Local Management: • Locally using a VT type terminal connected to the COM port of the 6H12X-08. • Remotely using a VT type terminal connected through a modem. • In-band via a Telnet connection.
Local Management Keyboard Conventions 5.2 LOCAL MANAGEMENT KEYBOARD CONVENTIONS All key names appear as capital letters in this manual. Table 5-1 explains the keyboard conventions and the key functions that are used. Table 5-1 Keyboard Conventions Key Function ENTER Key RETURN Key These are selection keys that perform the same Local Management function. For example, “Press ENTER” means that you can press either ENTER or RETURN, unless this manual specifically instructs you otherwise.
Chapter 5: Local Management 5.3 MANAGEMENT TERMINAL SETUP Use one of the following systems to access Local Management: • An IBM or compatible PC running a VT series emulation software package • A Digital Equipment Corporation VT100 type terminal • A VT type terminal running emulation programs for the Digital Equipment Corporation VT100 series • A remote VT100 type terminal via a modem connection • In-band via a Telnet connection 5.3.
Management Terminal Setup RJ45 COM Port FAST ENET 6H128-08 1 2 3 4 5 PS1 PS2 ETHERNET 6E128-08 RESET RESET COM CPU COM Port 1 2 3 4 5 6 CPU 1 2 3 4 5 6 1 2 7 8 PC UTP Cable with RJ45 Connectors RJ45-to-DB9 PC Adapter to PC 2364-10 Figure 5-1 Management Terminal Connection 6H128-08 and 6H129-08 User’s Guide 5-5
Chapter 5: Local Management 5.3.2 Management Terminal Setup Parameters Table 5-2 lists the setup parameters for the local management terminal.
Management Terminal Setup 5.3.3 Telnet Connections Once the module or chassis has a valid IP address, the user can establish a Telnet session with Local Management from any TCP/IP based node on the network. Telnet connections to the 6H12X-08 require the community name passwords assigned at the SNMP Community Names screen of either the 6C105 chassis or the module. For additional information about community names, refer to Section 5.8.
Chapter 5: Local Management RJ45 COM Port FAST ENET 6H128-08 1 2 3 4 5 PS1 PS2 ETHERNET 6E128-08 RESET RESET COM CPU COM Port 1 2 3 4 5 6 CPU 1 2 3 4 5 1 6 2 7 8 UTP Cable with RJ45 Connectors RJ45-to-DB9 PC Adapter DB9 Port UPS Device 2364_5 Figure 5-2 5.4 Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) Connection ACCESSING LOCAL MANAGEMENT Access to Local Management is controlled through the Local Management Password screen, Figure 5-3.
Accessing Local Management 6C105 LOCAL MANAGEMENT CABLETRON Systems, Incorporated P.O.Box 5005 Rochester, NH 03866-5005 USA (603) 332-9400 (c) Copyright CABLETRON Systems, Inc, 1997 Enter Password: Event Message Line 1960_12 Figure 5-3 Local Management Password Screen 2. Enter the Password and press ENTER. The default super-user access password is “public” or press ENTER. NOTE The super-users password is one of the community names specified in the SNMP Community Names screen.
Chapter 5: Local Management 5.4.1 Navigating Local Management Screens The 6H12X-08 Local Management application consists of a series of menu screens. Navigate through Local Management by selecting items from the menu screens. The 6H12X-08 supports three modes of switch operation. The switching modes are as follows: • 802.1D SWITCHING (traditional switching) • 802.1Q SWITCHING (802.
Accessing Local Management \ Chassis Menu Password Chassis Configuration SNMP Community Names SNMP Traps Chassis Environmental Main Menu Port Redirect Function General Configuration SNMP Community Names Module Configuration Menu SNMP Traps Switch Configuration Modules Menu Ethernet Interface Configuration SmartTrunk Configuration Module Specific Configuration Switch Statistics Interface Statistics Module Statistics Menu RMON Statistics System Resources Flash Download Port Redirect Function Broa
Chapter 5: Local Management \ Chassis Menu Password Chassis Configuration SNMP Community Names SNMP Traps Chassis Environmental Main Menu General Configuration Module Configuration Menu Modules Menu SNMP Community Names SNMP Traps Ethernet Interface Configuration Module Specific Configuration Module Statistics Menu System Resources Flash Download Interface Statistics RMON Statistics Network Tools 2364_45 Figure 5-6 5.4.
Accessing Local Management Using the RETURN Command 1. Use the arrow keys to highlight the RETURN command at the bottom of the Local Management screen. 2. Press ENTER. The previous screen in the Local Management hierarchy displays. NOTE The user can also exit Local Management screens by pressing ESC twice. This exit method does not warn about unsaved changes and all unsaved changes will be lost. 3. Exit from 6H12X-08 Local Management by repeating steps 1 and 2 until the Main Menu screen displays. 4.
Chapter 5: Local Management 5.5 THE MAIN MENU SCREEN The Main Menu screen is the access point for all Local Management screens for the module and the 6C105 chassis. Figure 5-7 shows the Main Menu screen.
Chassis Menu Screen 5.6 CHASSIS MENU SCREEN The Chassis Menu screen, Figure 5-8, provides access to Local Management screens that allow you to configure and monitor operating parameters, modify SNMP community names, set SNMP traps, monitor the 6C105 environmental status, and perform port redirect functions, and to configure the 6C105 for IEEE 802.1Q operation. To access the Chassis Configuration screen, use the arrow keys to highlight the CHASSIS menu item and press ENTER.
Chapter 5: Local Management SNMP COMMUNITY NAMES The SNMP Community Names screen allows the user to enter new, change, or review the community names used as access passwords for device management operation. Access is limited based on the password level of the user. For details, refer to Section 5.8. SNMP TRAPS The SNMP Traps screen provides display and configuration access to the table of IP addresses used for trap destinations and associated community names. For details, refer to Section 5.9.
Chassis Configuration Screen 5.7 CHASSIS CONFIGURATION SCREEN The Chassis Configuration screen, Figure 5-9, allows the user to set the chassis date and time, screen refresh and lockout time, IP address, subnet mask, the Operational Mode of all modules installed in the chassis, and to view the chassis uptime. Access the Chassis Configuration screen from the Chassis Menu screen by using the arrow keys to highlight the CHASSIS CONFIGURATION menu item and pressing ENTER.
Chapter 5: Local Management Subnet Mask (Read-Only) NOTE When a valid IP address is assigned, the Subnet Mask field automatically enters the default mask that corresponds with the class of IP entered in the IP Address field. Some firmware revisions do support changing the chassis subnet mask from the default value. Refer to the Release Notes to ensure that the Subnet Mask is a modifiable field. Displays the subnet mask for the chassis.
Chassis Configuration Screen Screen Lockout Time (Modifiable) Contains the maximum number of minutes that the Local Management application displays a module’s screen while awaiting input or action from a user. For example, if the number 5 is entered in this field, the user has up to five minutes to respond to each of the specified module’s Local Management screens.
Chapter 5: Local Management 5.7.1 Setting the IP Address To set the IP address, perform the following steps: 1. Use the arrow keys to highlight the IP Address field. 2. Enter the IP address into this field using Decimal Dotted Notation (DDN) format. For example: 134.141.79.120 3. Press ENTER. If the IP address is a valid format, the cursor returns to the beginning of the IP address field. If the entry is not valid, the Event Message Line displays “INVALID IP ADDRESS OR FORMAT ENTERED”.
Chassis Configuration Screen 3. Press ENTER. If the subnet mask is valid, the cursor returns to the beginning of the Subnet Mask field. If the entry is not valid, the Event Message Line displays “INVALID SUBNET MASK OR FORMAT ENTERED”. Local Management does not alter the current value, but it does refresh the Subnet Mask field with the previous value. 4. Use the arrow keys to highlight the SAVE command, then press ENTER.
Chapter 5: Local Management 5.7.4 Setting the Chassis Time To set the chassis time, perform the following steps: 1. Use the arrow keys to highlight the Chassis Time field. 2. Enter the time in a 24-hour format: HH:MM:SS. NOTE When entering the time in the chassis time field, separators between hours, minutes, and seconds do not need to be added as long as each entry uses two numeric characters. For example, to set the time to 6:45 A.M., type “064500” in the Chassis Time field. 3.
Chassis Configuration Screen 4. Use the arrow keys to highlight the SAVE command at the bottom of the screen and press ENTER. If the time entered is within the 3 to 99 seconds range, the Event Message Line at the top of the screen displays “SAVED OK”. If the entry is not valid, Local Management does not alter the current setting, but it does refresh the Screen Refresh Time field with the previous value. 5.7.
Chapter 5: Local Management 3. Use the arrow keys to highlight the SAVE command at the bottom of the screen and press ENTER. The warning screen in Figure 5-10 displays: Event Message Line WARNING! YOU HAVE ELECTED TO SAVE THE OPERATIONAL MODE FOR THE WHOLE CHASSIS. THIS WILL CAUSE ALL OF THE BOARDS IN THE CHASSIS TO REBOOT. ARE YOU SURE YOU WANT TO SAVE THE NEW OPERATIONAL MODE YES NO 1666 Figure 5-10 Operational Mode Warning Screen 4.
SNMP Community Names Screen 5.8 SNMP COMMUNITY NAMES SCREEN The SNMP Community Names screen allows the user to set community names. Community names act as passwords to Local/Remote Management and determine the level of security access to the 6C105. Access to the 6C105 is controlled by enacting any of three different levels of security authorization (read-only, read-write, and super-user).
Chapter 5: Local Management The following explains each SNMP Community Names screen field: Community Name (Modifiable) Displays the user-defined name through which a user accesses 6C105 management. Any community name assigned here acts as a password to Local/Remote Management. Access Policy (Read-Only) Indicates the access accorded each community name.
SNMP Community Names Screen 5.8.1 Establishing Community Names The password used to access Local Management at the Password screen must have super-user access in order to view and edit the SNMP Community Names screen. Using a community name with read-only or read-write access does not allow the user to view or edit the SNMP Community Names screen. NOTE NOTE Any community name assigned in the SNMP Community Names screen acts as a password to its corresponding level of access to Local Management.
Chapter 5: Local Management 5.9 SNMP TRAPS SCREEN Since the 6C105 is an SNMP compliant device, it can send messages to multiple Network Management Stations to alert users of status changes. The Chassis SNMP Traps screen is shown in Figure 5-12. Access the Chassis SNMP Traps screen from the Chassis Menu screen by using the arrow keys to highlight the SNMP TRAPS menu item and pressing ENTER. The Chassis SNMP Traps screen displays.
SNMP Traps Screen Enable Traps (Toggle) Enables transmission of the traps to the network management station with the associated IP address. This field toggles between YES and NO. 5.9.1 Configuring the Trap Table To configure the Trap table, proceed as follows: 1. Using the arrow keys, highlight the appropriate Trap Destination field. 2. Enter the IP address of the workstation that is to receive traps. IP address entries must follow the DDN format. For example: 134.141.79.121 3. Press ENTER.
Chapter 5: Local Management 5.10 CHASSIS ENVIRONMENTAL SCREEN The Chassis Environmental screen allows the user to view chassis environmental information. To access the Chassis Environmental Information screen from the Chassis Configuration screen, use the arrow keys to highlight the CHASSIS ENVIRONMENTAL menu item and press ENTER. The Chassis Environmental Information screen, Figure 5-13, displays.
Port Redirect Function Screen Chassis Fan Status (Read-Only) Displays the current status of the 6C105 fan tray. This field displays either “Normal”, “Fault”, or “Not Installed”. 5.11 NOTE PORT REDIRECT FUNCTION SCREEN The Port Redirect Function screen may not be available depending on the operational mode that has been set for the chassis. Refer to the Release Notes to see what operational modes support the Port Redirect Function. Refer to Section 5.7.
Chapter 5: Local Management To access the Port Redirect Function screen from the Chassis Menu screen, use the arrow keys to highlight the PORT REDIRECT FUNCTION menu item and press ENTER. The Port Redirect Function screen, Figure 5-14, displays. Event Message Line 6C105 LOCAL MANAGEMENT Port Redirect Function Module type: 6H128-08 Slot Number: X Firmware Revision: XX.XX.XX BOOTPROM Revision: XX.XX.
Port Redirect Function Screen Remap Errors (Read-only) Displays whether the corresponding source modules and ports are configured to send errored frames to the destination modules and ports, or to drop all errored frames before forwarding traffic. Source Module [n] (Selectable) Allows a selected module [n] are to be configured as a source module. Source Port [n] (Selectable) Allows a selected port [n] are to be configured as a source port.
Chapter 5: Local Management 5.11.1 Displaying the Source and Destination Entries There can be more than one Port Redirect Function screen depending on the number of port redirect entries. Each screen displays up to ten port redirect entries. If there is more than one screen of redirect entries, the NEXT and/or PREVIOUS command is displayed at the bottom of the screen, allowing the user to navigate to the next or previous screen.
Module Selection Screen 8. Use the SPACE bar or BACKSPACE to step to the appropriate interface number for the destination interface. 9. Use the arrow keys to highlight the Errors field. 10. Use the SPACE bar to select either the ON or OFF option and press ENTER. ON forces the source module and port to forward errored frames to the destination module(s) and port(s). OFF forces the errored to be dropped before forwarding traffic. 11. Use the arrow keys to highlight the Status field. 12.
Chapter 5: Local Management Event Message Line 6C105 LOCAL MANAGEMENT Module Selection SLOT # MODULE Name Serial # Hardware Revision <1> 6H128-08 123456789 XXX 2 6E132-25 123456789 XXX 3 6E123-26 123456789 XXX 4 6E122-26 _ 123456789 _ XXX _ 5 EXIT RETURN 2159-39 Figure 5-15 Module Selection Screen The following explains each Module Selection screen field as shown in Figure 5-15. SLOT # (Selectable) The module number displays the slot number in which the module is installed.
Module Menu Screen 5.12.1 Selecting a Module To select an individual module to perform Local Management functions, proceed as follows: 1. Use the arrow keys to highlight the desired module number in the SLOT # field. 2. Press ENTER, the applicable Module Menu screen displays. Proceed to Section 5.13. 5.13 MODULE MENU SCREEN The Module Menu screen is the access point for all Local Management screens for the 6H12X-08. Figure 5-16 shows the 6H128-08 Module Menu screen.
Chapter 5: Local Management The following explains each Module Menu screen field as shown in Figure 5-16: MODULE CONFIGURATION The Module Configuration screen provides access to the Local Management screens that are used to configure the 6H12X-08, and also to the Module Specific Configuration screen. The Module Specific Configuration screen provides access to the screens that allow the user to check 6H12X-08 resources and set operating parameters specific to each port.
Module Configuration Menu Screen To access the Module Configuration Menu screen from the Module Menu screen, use the arrow keys to highlight the MODULE CONFIGURATION menu item and press ENTER. The Module Configuration screen displays. 6H128-08 LOCAL MANAGEMENT Module Configuration Menu Module Type: 6H128-08 Slot Number: X Firmware Revision: XX.XX.XX BOOTPROM Revision: XX.XX.
Chapter 5: Local Management SNMP TRAPS The SNMP Traps screen provides display and configuration access to the table of IP addresses used for trap destinations and associated community names. For details, refer to Section 5.17. SWITCH CONFIGURATION The Switch Configuration screen provides basic setup options for modifying switch operations in the network. For details, refer to Section 5.18.
General Configuration Screen Event Message Line 6H128-08 LOCAL MANAGEMENT General Configuration Module Type: 6H128-08 Slot Number: X Firmware Revision: XX.XX.XX BOOTPROM Revision: XX.XX.XX MAC Address: 00-00-ID-00-00-00 Module Date: 10/11/97 IP Address: 0.0.0.0 Module Time: 14:23:00 Subnet Mask: 255.255.0.0 Screen Refresh Time: 30 sec. Default Gateway: NONE DEFINED Screen Lockout Time: 15 min. TFTP Gateway IP Addr: 0.0.0.0 Module Uptime XX D XX H XX M Operational Mode: [802.
Chapter 5: Local Management Default Gateway (Modifiable) Displays the default gateway for the 6H12X-08. This field is not defined until an appropriate value is entered. For details about why and how to set the default gateway, refer to Section 5.15.3. TFTP Gateway IP Addr (Modifiable) Displays and allows the user to set the TFTP Gateway IP address for the 6H12X-08. To set the TFTP Gateway IP address, refer to Section 5.15.4.
General Configuration Screen In 802.1D SWITCHING mode, the 6 fiber ports and the 2 optional Interface Module ports are bridged to each other. In 802.1Q SWITCHING mode, the 6H12X-08 is able to increase its switching functionality by creating and maintaining IEEE port based VLANs. When the operational mode is set to SECURE FAST VLAN, the 6H12X-08 acts as SecureFast switch.
Chapter 5: Local Management Application (Toggle) Displays the application set for the COM port. This field allows you to set the application that the COM port will support, which includes: • Local Management (LM) via a terminal or modem connection • Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) The UPS setting allows you to use the COM port to monitor an American Power Conversion Smart Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS). For UPS, the baud rate is automatically set to 2400.
General Configuration Screen 2. Enter the IP address into this field using Decimal Dotted Notation (DDN) format. For example: 134.141.79.120 3. Press ENTER. If the IP address is a valid format, the cursor returns to the beginning of the IP address field. If the entry is not valid, the Event Message Line displays “INVALID IP ADDRESS OR FORMAT ENTERED”. Local Management does not alter the current value and refreshes the IP address field with the previous value. 4.
Chapter 5: Local Management 5.15.2 Setting the Subnet Mask If the management workstation that is to receive SNMP traps from the 6H12X-08 is located on a separate subnet, the subnet mask for the 6H12X-08 must be changed from its default. To change the subnet mask from its default, or if a separate subnet mask for this module is desired, perform the following steps: NOTE If the 6C105 chassis has been assigned a subnet mask it is not necessary to assign a subnet mask to the 6H12X-08.
General Configuration Screen 3. Press ENTER. If the default gateway entered is a valid format, the cursor returns to the beginning of the Default Gateway field. If the entry is not valid, the Event Message Line displays “INVALID DEFAULT GATEWAY OR FORMAT ENTERED”. Local Management does not alter the current value, but it does refresh the Default Gateway field with the previous value. 4. Use the arrow keys to highlight the SAVE command. 5. Press ENTER.
Chapter 5: Local Management 5.15.5 Setting the Module Date The modules are year 2000 compliant, so the module date may be set beyond the year 1999. To set the module date, perform the following steps: NOTE If the 6C105 chassis has been assigned a chassis date, it is not necessary to assign a module date to the 6H12X-08. All installed modules recognize the chassis date of the 6C105. 1. Use the arrow keys to highlight the Module Date field. 2.
General Configuration Screen NOTE When entering the time in the Module Time field, separators between hours, minutes, and seconds do not need to be added as long as each entry uses two numeric characters. For example, to set the time to 6:45 A.M., type “064500” in the Module Time field. 3. Press ENTER to set the module time to the time in the input field. 4. Use the arrow keys to highlight the SAVE command at the bottom of the screen and press ENTER.
Chapter 5: Local Management 5.15.8 Setting the Screen Lockout Time The screen lockout time can be set from 1 to 30 minutes with a default of 15 minutes. To set a new lockout time, perform the following steps: 1. Use the arrow keys to highlight the Screen Lockout Time field. 2. Enter a number from 1 to 30. 3. Press ENTER to set the lockout time in the input field. 4. Use the arrow keys to highlight the SAVE command at the bottom of the screen and press ENTER.
General Configuration Screen 2. Press the SPACE bar to step to the appropriate operation mode, (802.1D SWITCHING, 802.1Q SWITCHING, or SECURE FAST VLAN). 3. Use the arrow keys to highlight the SAVE command at the bottom of the screen and press ENTER. The warning screen shown back in Figure 5-19 displays. 4. Use the arrow keys to highlight the YES command and press ENTER. The changes are saved and the module reboots. Upon saving the new operational mode, the module will reboot.
Chapter 5: Local Management 3. Use the arrow keys to highlight the SAVE command at the bottom of the screen. Then press ENTER. The warning screen shown back in Figure 5-19 displays. 4. Use the arrow keys to highlight the YES command and press ENTER. The changes are saved to memory, and the module reboots. 5.15.11 Configuring the COM Port ! CAUTION Before altering the COM port settings, ensure that a valid IP address is set for the module or chassis. (Refer to Section 5.15.1.
General Configuration Screen ! CAUTION If the COM port is reconfigured without a valid IP address set on the module or chassis, the message shown in Figure 5-20 displays. Do not continue unless the outcome of the action is fully understood. WARNING THE COM PORT HAS BEEN RECONFIGURED AND THERE IS NO IP ADDRESS SET FOR THIS DEVICE. YOU WILL NO LONGER BE ABLE TO MANAGE THIS BOARD.
Chapter 5: Local Management ! CAUTION Exiting without saving causes the message “NOT SAVED -PRESS SAVE TO KEEP CHANGES” to appear. Exiting without saving causes all edits to be lost. 4. If you ENABLED the port, proceed to Section 5.15.11.1, Changing the Com Port Application. If you DISABLED the port, use the arrow keys to highlight SAVE at the bottom of the screen, then press ENTER.When the message “SAVED OK” displays, the edits are saved. 5.15.11.
General Configuration Screen 5. When the message “SAVED OK” appears, the edits you made are saved. 5.15.12 Clearing NVRAM ! CAUTION Clearing NVRAM will result in the loss of all user-entered parameters. Do not proceed unless this procedure is completely understood. Clearing NVRAM allows the user to clear all user-entered parameters, such as IP address and Community Names from NVRAM. Clear NVRAM as follows: 1. Use the arrow keys to highlight the Clear NVRAM field. 2.
Chapter 5: Local Management 5. Press YES and the message “CLEARING NVRAM. REBOOT IN PROGRESS...” displays. The 6H12X-08 will clear NVRAM and reboot. All user-entered parameters default to factory settings. 5.15.13 Enabling/Disabling IP Fragmentation To enable or disable IP fragmentation, proceed as follows: ! CAUTION If the 6H12X-08 is being bridged to an FDDI ring, do not disable IP Fragmentation.
SNMP Community Names Screen NOTE If the 6C105 has been assigned community names, it is not necessary to assign community names to the individual modules installed in the chassis unless the user wishes to limit access to 6C105 chassis screens by assigning different community names to each module.
Chapter 5: Local Management The following explains each SNMP Community Names screen field: Community Name (Modifiable) Displays the user-defined name through which a user accesses 6H12X-08 management. Any community name assigned here acts as a password to Local/Remote Management. Access Policy (Read-Only) Indicates the access accorded each community name.
SNMP Community Names Screen To establish community names, proceed as follows: 1. Use the arrow keys to highlight the Community Name field adjacent to the selected access level. 2. Enter the password in the field (maximum 31 characters). 3. Press ENTER. 4. Repeat steps 1 through 3 to modify the other community names. 5. Use the arrow keys to highlight SAVE at the bottom of the screen and press ENTER. The message “SAVED OK” displays. The community names are saved to memory and their access modes implemented.
Chapter 5: Local Management 5.17 SNMP TRAPS SCREEN Since the 6H12X-08 is an SNMP compliant device, it can send messages to multiple Network Management Stations to alert users of status changes. The SNMP Traps screen is shown in Figure 5-23. NOTE It is only necessary to assign SNMP traps if the user desires the traps to be sent to different addresses than those assigned in Section 5.9, which details how to set SNMP Traps for the 6C105 chassis.
SNMP Traps Screen Trap Community Name (Modifiable) Displays the Community Name included in the trap message sent to the Network Management Station with the associated IP address. Enable Traps (Toggle) Enables transmission of the traps to the network management station with the associated IP address. This field toggles between YES and NO. 5.17.1 Configuring the Trap Table To configure the Trap table, proceed as follows: 1. Using the arrow keys, highlight the appropriate Trap Destination field. 2.
Chapter 5: Local Management 5.18 NOTE SWITCH CONFIGURATION SCREEN The Switch Configuration screen will not be available if the operational mode of the module has been set to SECURE FAST VLAN. This screen may only be used by modules configured to operate as 802.1D or 802.1Q switches. The Switch Configuration screen, Figure 5-24, provides the basic setup options to make a switch operational in your network.
Switch Configuration Screen Event Message Line 6H128-08 LOCAL MANAGEMENT Switch Configuration Module Type: 6H128-08 Slot Number: X Firmware Revision: XX.XX.XX BOOTPROM Revision: XX.XX.
Chapter 5: Local Management Age Time (sec) (Modifiable) Allows the user to set the amount of time (in seconds) the 6H12X-08 will keep an address in its switch table before discarding it. The modules will discard an address from their switch table if they do not receive a valid Bridge Protocol Data Unit (BPDU) from the applicable address in the amount of time specified in the Age Time field. To change the Age Time field from the default value of 300 seconds, refer to Section 5.18.2.
Switch Configuration Screen 5.18.1 Setting the STA The Spanning Tree Algorithm (STA) setting allows the user to set the method that the switches use to decide which is the controller (Root) switch when two or more switches are in parallel. The available selections are IEEE, DEC, and NONE. To set the STA, proceed as follows: 1. Use the arrow keys to highlight the Type of STA field. 2. Use the SPACE bar to step to the appropriate setting (IEEE, DEC, or NONE). 3.
Chapter 5: Local Management 5.18.3 Setting (Enabling or Disabling) the Port Status To set the status of an interface (port), proceed as follows: NOTE Disabling the port status of a backplane connection will block the module from passing user traffic to the applicable module slot in the 6C105 chassis. SNMP and other management traffic (e.g., ping and Telnet traffic), however, will still pass via the backplane to the applicable module slot. 1. Use the arrow keys to highlight the Status field of the port.
Ethernet Interface Configuration Event Message Line 6H128-08 LOCAL MANAGEMENT Ethernet Interface Configuration Module Type: 6H128-08 Slot Number: X Port Num Port Type Link Status Firmware Revision: XX.XX.XX BOOTPROM Revision: XX.XX.XX Current Oper. Mode Desired Oper.
Chapter 5: Local Management Current Oper. Mode (Read-only) This field displays the current operating mode of a port. Depending on the interface installed (100BASE-FX or 100BASE-TX), this field displays the following: • 100Base-TX interface – Auto-Neg, Unknown (if there is no link), 10Base-T, 10Base-TFD (full duplex), 100Base-TX, or 100Base-TXFD (full duplex). • 100Base-FX (multimode or single mode) interface – Unknown (if there is no link), 100Base-FX or 100Base-FXFD (full duplex). Desired Oper.
Ethernet Interface Configuration Advertised Ability (Selectable) During auto-negotiation, the FE-100TX “tells” the device at the other end of the segment what its capabilities are. The capabilities of a port with an FE-100TX installed are 10BASE-T, 10BASE-TFD (full duplex mode), 100BASE-TX and 100BASE-TXFD (full duplex mode). In normal operation, with all capabilities enabled, the FE-100TX “advertises” that it has the ability to operate in any mode.
Chapter 5: Local Management 5.19.2 Configuring an FE-100TX Interface In normal operation, a port with an FE-100TX interface automatically establishes a link with the device at the other end of the segment and no user setup is required. Section 5.19.3 and Section 5.19.4 provide instructions for manually configuring the port with an FE-100TX installed. 5.19.3 Setting the FE-100TX Operational Mode Use this field to set the active technology.
Module Specific Configuration Menu 4. Use the SPACE bar to select Enabled or Disabled. Press ENTER. 5. Use the LEFT-ARROW key to move back to the Advertised Ability selection and use the SPACE bar to select the next mode to enable or disable. Continue this process until you have completed enabling or disabling the advertised modes. 6. Use the arrow keys to highlight the SAVE command. Press ENTER. The message “SAVED OK” displays and Local Management saves the changes to memory. 5.
Chapter 5: Local Management The following briefly explains each screen accessible from the Module Specific Configuration Menu screen: SYSTEM RESOURCES The System Resources screen provides processor and FLASH memory information on the 6H12X-08, and allows Peak Utilization to be reset. For details, refer to Section 5.21. FLASH DOWNLOAD The Flash Download screen allows the user to download a new image and clear information in FLASH memory. For details, refer to Section 5.22.
System Resources Screen Event Message Line 6H128-08 LOCAL MANAGEMENT System Resources Module Type: 6H128-08 Slot Number: X Firmware Revision: XX.XX.XX BOOTPROM Revision: XX.XX.
Chapter 5: Local Management Peak Switch Utilization (Read-only) Shows the peak percentage of maximum switching capacity, since last reset. Reset Peak Switch Utilization (Toggle) Allows the user to reset the Peak Switch Utilization field. The switch may be set to either YES or NO as described in Section 5.21.1. YES resets the Peak Switch Utilization field to the current system traffic. 5.21.1 Setting the Reset Peak Utilization To set the Reset Peak Utilization field to YES or NO, proceed as follows: 1.
Flash Download Screen To access the Flash Download screen from the Module Specific Configuration screen, use the arrow keys to highlight the FLASH DOWNLOAD menu item and press ENTER. The Flash Download screen displays. TFTP DOWNLOAD. WILL COMMIT TO FLASH. REBOOT IN PROGRESS... 6H128-08 LOCAL MANAGEMENT Flash Download Firmware Revision: Module Type: 6H128-08 Slot Number: X XX.XX.XX BOOTPROM Revision: XX.XX.XX Download Method: [TFTP] Reboot After Download: [YES] TFTP Gateway IP Addr: 0.0.0.
Chapter 5: Local Management Reboot After Download (Modifiable only when RUNTIME is chosen) This field notifies the user that the 6H12X-08 will reboot after the download is complete. If a RUNTIME Download is performed this field toggles between YES and NO. If YES is selected, the module reboots after the download is completed. If NO is selected the module will continue using the existing the firmware image. The module stores the new firmware image in FLASH memory.
Flash Download Screen 4. Set the IP address of the TFTP gateway server (this defaults to the same IP address as that set in the TFTP Gateway IP Addr field on the General Configuration screen). 5. Use the arrow keys to highlight the Download Server IP field. 6. Enter the IP address of the TFTP server using the DDN format. For example: 134.141.79.121 7. Use the arrow keys to highlight the Download File Name field. 8. Enter the complete path and file name of the image stored on the download server.
Chapter 5: Local Management 8. Enter the IP address of the TFTP server using the DDN format. For example: 134.141.79.121 9. Use the arrow keys to highlight the Download File Name field. 10. Enter the complete path and file name of the image stored on the download server. For example: /tftpboot/6H128.fls 11. Use the arrow keys to highlight EXECUTE at the bottom of the screen and press ENTER. The message “RUNTIME DOWNLOAD. WILL COMMIT TO FLASH.
Port Redirect Function Screen 5.23 NOTE PORT REDIRECT FUNCTION SCREEN The Port Redirect Function screen may not be available depending on the operational mode that has been set for the module. Refer to the Release Notes to see what operational modes support the Port Redirect Function. Refer to Section 5.15.9 for instructions on configuring the operational mode of the module.
Chapter 5: Local Management Event Message Line 6H128-08 LOCAL MANAGEMENT Port Redirect Function Module Type: 6H128-08 Slot Number: X XX.XX.XX BOOTPROM Revision: XX.XX.
Port Redirect Function Screen Errors (Toggle) Allows the user to configure the source ports to either send errored frames to selected destination ports, or to drop errored frames, and send only valid traffic to the destination ports. The default setting of this field is ON. For information on how to change the default setting, refer to Section 5.23.2. Status (Selectable) Allows you to add or delete the source and destination ports selected in the Source Port [n] and Destination Port [n] fields. 5.23.
Chapter 5: Local Management 5. Use the arrow keys to highlight the Errors field. 6. Use the SPACE bar to select either the ON or OFF option and press ENTER. ON forces the source module and port to forward errored frames and valid traffic to the destination module(s) and port(s). OFF forces the errored frames to be dropped before forwarding traffic. 7. Use the arrow keys to highlight the Status field. 8. Use the SPACE bar to select either the ADD or DEL (delete) option. Press ENTER.
Broadcast Suppression Screen Event Message Line 6H128-08 LOCAL MANAGEMENT Broadcast Suppression Module Type: 6H128-08 Slot Number: X Firmware Revision: XX.XX.XX BOOTPROM Revision: XX.XX.
Chapter 5: Local Management 5.24.1 Setting the Threshold To set the Threshold, proceed as follows: 1. Use the arrow keys to highlight the Threshold field for the selected port. 2. Type in the numbers for the desired limit in increments of 10 (for example, 10, 20, 30, etc.). 3. Use the arrow keys to highlight the SAVE command at the bottom of the screen. 4. Press ENTER. The message “SAVED OK” is displayed. 5.24.
Module Statistics Menu Screen To access the Module Statistics Menu from the Module Menu screen, use the arrow keys to highlight the MODULE STATISTICS menu item and press ENTER. The Module Statistics Menu screen displays. 6H128-08 LOCAL MANAGEMENT Module Statistics Menu Module Type: 6H128-08 Slot Number: X Firmware Revision: XX.XX.XX BOOTPROM Revision: XX.XX.
Chapter 5: Local Management 5.26 SWITCH STATISTICS SCREEN The Switch Statistics screen, Figure 5-32, lists the number of frames received, transmitted, filtered, and forwarded by each interface, including backplane interfaces. NOTE The Switch Statistics screen will not be available if the operational mode of the module has been set to SECURE FAST VLAN. This screen may only be used by modules configured to operate as traditional or 802.1Q switches.
Switch Statistics Screen The Switch Statistics screen displays the following fields: Port # (Read-Only) Identifies the port number. Frames Rcvd (Read-Only) Displays the number of frames received by the port. Frames Txmtd (Read-Only) Displays the number of frames transmitted by the port. Frames Fltrd (Read-Only) Displays the number of frames filtered by the port. Frames Frwded (Read-Only) Displays the number of frames forwarded by the port.
Chapter 5: Local Management 5.27 INTERFACE STATISTICS SCREEN The Interface Statistics screen is used to gather MIB-II statistics for all of the 6H12X-08 interfaces (ports 1 through 6, optional Fast Ethernet Interface Modules, and all backplane interfaces). To access the Interface Statistics screen, use the arrow keys to highlight the INTERFACE STATISTICS field on the Module Statistics Menu screen and press ENTER. The Interface Statistics screen, Figure 5-33, displays.
Interface Statistics Screen Name (Read-only) The Name field displays the type of interface for which statistics are being displayed. InOctets (Read-only) This field displays the total number of octets (bytes) that have been received on the interface. This includes all octets from bad frames, and framing characters. InUnicast (Read-only) The InUnicast field displays the total number of frames that have been received that were sent to a single address.
Chapter 5: Local Management OutNonUnicast (Read-only) This field displays the total number of frames transmitted to a broadcast or multicast address. OutDiscards (Read-only) The OutDiscards field displays the total number of outbound frames that were discarded, even though the frames contained no errors. This field may increment, because the switch needed to free up buffer space, or the switch was being overutilized.
Interface Statistics Screen Link Status (Read-only) This field displays the current link status of the interface. This field will read either “Link” or “No Link”. Duplex Mode (Read-only) This field indicates whether the interface is operating in normal or full duplex mode. This field will read either “Standard” or “Full Duplex”. Interface [nn] (Command) This command is used to enter an interface number for viewing statistics. For instructions on how to use this command, refer to Section 5.27.1.
Chapter 5: Local Management 5.28 RMON STATISTICS SCREEN RMON statistics for each interface, on a interface-by-interface basis, are viewed through the RMON Statistics screen shown in Figure 5-34. To access the RMON Statistics screen, use the arrow keys to highlight the RMON STATISTICS menu item on the Module Statistics Menu screen, and press ENTER. The RMON Statistics screen displays. Event Message Line 6H128-08 LOCAL MANAGEMENT RMON Statistics Module Type: 6H128-08 Slot Number: X Firmware Revision: XX.
RMON Statistics Screen Data Source (Read-only) This field displays the source of the statistics data that is currently being displayed on the screen. Figure 5-34 shows that the data source for this RMON index is Interface 1 (Port 1) by displaying the name IfIndex.1. If the screen was displaying RMON statistics for Interface 4 (Port 4), the name displayed would be IfIndex.4. Owner (Read-only) This field displays the name of the entity that last configured this entry.
Chapter 5: Local Management Undersized Pkts (Read-only) The Undersized Pkts field displays the number of frames received whose size was less than the minimum Ethernet frame size of 64 bytes, not including preamble, but have a valid CRC. Oversized Pkts (Read-only) The Oversized Pkts field displays the number of frames received whose size exceeded 1518 data bytes, not including preamble, but have a valid CRC.
RMON Statistics Screen 128 - 255 Octets (Read-only) Displays the total number of frames, including bad frames, received that were between 128 and 255 bytes in length (excluding framing bits, but including FCS bytes). 256 - 511 Octets (Read-only) Displays the total number of frames, including bad frames, received that were between 256 and 511 bytes in length (excluding framing bits, but including FCS bytes).
Chapter 5: Local Management 5.28.2 Using the Clear Counters Command To reset all the statistics counters of the selected interface to zero, perform the following steps: 1. Use the arrow keys to highlight the CLEAR COUNTERS field. 2. Press ENTER, the counters for the selected index are reset to zero. 5.29 NETWORK TOOLS The Network Tools function resides on the 6H12X-08 and allows the user to access and manage network devices.
Network Tools The Network Tools functions are performed using a series of commands. Entering commands in Network Tools involves typing the command to be executed at the Network Tools prompt, adding any desired or required extensions, and pressing ENTER. There are two categories of commands in the command set. • Built-in Commands - Allow the user to access and manage network devices. The commands are: arp, bridge, defroute, netstat, ping, reset, show, traceroute, soft-reset, telnet, and link_trap.
Chapter 5: Local Management 5.29.1 Built-In Commands The built-in commands listed in this section activate functions on the LM managed device or devices being accessed through Network Tools. arp: Syntax: arp [options] Description: The arp command provides access to the ARP (Address Resolution Protocol) cache, enabling you to view cache data, delete entries, or add a static route. Super-User access is required to delete an entry or add a static route.
Network Tools Example: -> arp -a # Interface # (SonicInt) # (SonicInt) # (SonicInt) # (SonicInt) Network Address 122.144.40.111 122.144.48.109 122.144.52.68 122.144.21.43 Physical Address 00.00.0e.12.3c.04 00.00.0e.f3.3d.14 00.00.0e.12.3c.04 00.00.0e.03.1d.3c Media Type 3(dynamic) 3(dynamic) 3(dynamic) 3(dynamic) -> arp -d 1 122.144.52.68 -> arp -s 1 22.44.2.
Chapter 5: Local Management defroute: Syntax: defroute [interface number] [IP address] Description: The defroute command allows the user to view, set or delete the default IP route to a managed device through the specified interface. Options: Not Applicable Example: -> defroute 2 147.152.42.32 # Default route is 147.152.42.32 on interface 2 -> defroute # Default route is 147.152.42.32 on interface 2 -> defroute delete # Default route is not currently set.
Network Tools Example: -> netstat -i Interface + Description MTU Speed Admin Oper MAC Addr # 1 (ethernet -csmacd) # 2 (ethernet - csmacd) # 3 (ethernet - csmacd) # 4 (ethernet - csmacd) 1514 1514 1514 1514 10000000 10000000 10000000 10000000 up up up up up up up up 0x00 0x00 0x1d 0x07 0x50 0x0e 0x00 0x00 0x1d 0x07 0x50 0x0f 0x00 0x00 0x1d 0x07 0x50 0x10 0x00 0x00 0x1d 0x07 0x50 0x11 -> netstat -r Destination Next-hop Interface # Default Route # 134.141.0.0 # 134.141.0.
Chapter 5: Local Management reset: Syntax: reset Description: The reset command allows a soft reset of the device. The user will be queried to confirm the reset command to insure against unwanted resets. ! The Network Tools connection to the module will be terminated upon execution of this command.
Network Tools Example: -> show Appletalk interfaces # Interface #1 #2 AdminStatus enabled disabled OperStatus enabled disabled MTU Forwarding 1500 enabled 1500 disabled Framing ethernet ethernet -> show IP ARP # Interface MediaType 3 (dynamic) #3 3 (dynamic) #4 # # Number of valid entries: 2 PhysicalAddress 00:00:1d:04:40:5d 08:00:20:0e:d8:31 NetworkAddress 123.456.40.1 123.456.40.
Chapter 5: Local Management soft_reset: Syntax: soft_reset Description: This command restarts the software image, which restores the user configuration settings from NVRAM. The user will be queried to confirm the reset command to ensure against unwanted resets. ! The Network Tools connection to the module will be terminated upon execution of this command.
Network Tools Example: ->telnet 134.141.12.345 Trying 134.141.12.345 Connected to 134.141.12.345 SunOS UNIX (server1) login: 099999 link_trap: Syntax: link_trap [enable/disable/status] Description: The link_trap command allows link traps to be enabled or disabled when specifying a single port, or simultaneously when specifying “all” or no ports. When one or all ports are specified to enable, disable, or find their status, their current condition is displayed.
Chapter 5: Local Management 5.29.2 Special Commands done, quit, exit: Syntax: done Description: The done command enables the user to exit from Network Tools and return to the Main Menu screen.
APPENDIX A SPECIFICATIONS This appendix provides operating specifications for the Cabletron Systems 6H128-08 and 6H129-08 Interface Modules. Cabletron Systems reserves the right to change these specifications at any time without notice. A.1 DEVICE SPECIFICATIONS Processor: Dynamic Random Access Memory (DRAM): FLASH Memory: A.2 16 MB 4 MB PHYSICAL PROPERTIES Dimensions: Weight (Unit): MTBF (Predicted): A.3 Intel i960 RISC processor 43.87 H x 5.71 W x 27.88 D (cm) 18.28 H x 2.38 W x 11.62 D (in) 2.
Appendix A: Specifications A.4 INPUT/OUTPUT PORTS 6H128-08 and 6H129-08 Specifications Ports 1 through 6 Fast Ethernet (100BASE-FX compliant) with SC type connectors. 6H128-08 uses multimode fiber, and the 6H129-08 uses single mode fiber. Slots for optional Fast Ethernet Interface Modules (ports 7 and 8) Slots accept optional Fast Ethernet Interface Modules: the FE100-TX, FE100-FX and the FE-100F3, also check the Release Notes for other Modules that may be available. A.
Regulatory Compliance A.6 REGULATORY COMPLIANCE This equipment meets the following safety and electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) requirements: Safety UL 1950, CSA C22.2 No. 950, EN 60950, IEC 950 and 73/23/EEC Electromagnetic Compatibility FCC Part 15, EN 50082-1, EN 55022, VCCI V-3, CSA C108.
Appendix A: Specifications A-4 6H128-08 and 6H129-08 User’s Guide
APPENDIX B FE-100TX, FE-100FX AND FE-100F3 SPECIFICATIONS The 6H12X-08 supports three Fast Ethernet Interface Modules: • FE-100TX (Section B.1) • FE-100FX (Section B.2) • FE-100F3 (Section B.3) This appendix provides the specifications for these modules. B.1 NOTE FE-100TX The FE-100TX uses an RJ45 connector supporting Unshielded Twisted Pair (UTP) cabling, which has an impedance of 85 to 111 ohms. The slide switch on the FE-100TX determines the crossover status of the cable pairs.
Appendix B: FE-100TX, FE-100FX and FE-100F3 Specifications B.1.1 Auto-Negotiation When using the optional FE-100TX Fast Ethernet Interface Modules, these twisted pair ports have the ability to auto-negotiate the type of connection required to provide a link to another device. During Auto-Negotiation, two devices automatically exchange information “telling” each other what their operating capabilities are.
FE-100FX B.2 FE-100FX The FE-100FX shown in Figure B-2 uses an SC style connector that supports multimode fiber optic cabling. Specifications for the FE-100FX are listed below. FE-100FX 7 FE-100FX 8 Figure B-2 Table B-1 Cable Type FE-100FX Transmitter Power Worst Case Budget Typical Budget 50/125 µm fiber 6.0 dB 9.0 dB 62.5/125 µm fiber 9.0 dB 12.0 dB 100/140 µm fiber 15.0 dB 18.
Appendix B: FE-100TX, FE-100FX and FE-100F3 Specifications B.3 FE-100F3 The FE-100F3 shown in Figure B-3 uses an SC style connector that supports single mode fiber optic cabling. Specifications for the FE-100F3 are listed in Table B-2 below. FE-100FX 7 FE-100F3 8 Figure B-3 Table B-2 Cable Type FE-100F3 Transmitter Power Worst Case Budget Typical Budget 8/125 µm fiber >10.0 dB <10.0 dB 12/125 µm fiber >10.0 dB <10.
APPENDIX C OPTIONAL INSTALLATIONS AND MODE SWITCH BANK SETTINGS ! Only qualified service personnel should attempt the following procedures. CAUTION This appendix covers the following items: • Required tools (Section C.1) • Locations, functions, and settings for the mode switches (Section C.2) • Installing optional Fast Ethernet Interface Modules (Section C.3) C.
Appendix C: Optional Installations and Mode Switch Bank Settings Figure C-1 shows the location of the mode switches and the switch settings for normal operation. MODE SWITCH Flash OFF ON 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 DRAM 2159_34 Figure C-1 6H12X-08 Mode Switch Location/Component Layout Switch definitions and positions are as follows: • Switches 1 through 4 – For Cabletron Systems use only. • Switch 5 – COM Port Autobaud.
Setting the Mode Switch NOTE After changing the position of switch 6, DO NOT reapply power to the chassis until there is a station acting as a BootP server, which contains the image file. • Switch 7 – Clear NVRAM. Changing the position of this switch resets NVRAM on either the next power up or the next operation of the front panel RESET switch. ALL user entered parameters, such as IP addresses, subnet masks, SNMP traps, and switching functions are restored to their factory default settings.
Appendix C: Optional Installations and Mode Switch Bank Settings C.3 INSTALLING OPTIONAL FAST ETHERNET INTERFACE MODULES Figure C-2 shows the location of the Fast Ethernet Interface Module connectors on the 6H12X-08 board for port slots 7 and 8.
Installing Optional Fast Ethernet Interface Modules To install a Fast Ethernet Interface Module in port slot 7 or 8 of the 6H12X-08, proceed as follows: ! CAUTION ! CAUTION The Fast Ethernet Interface Module and the 6H12X-08 are sensitive to static discharges. Use an antistatic wrist strap and observe all static precautions during this procedure. Failure to do so could damage the module or the 6H12X-08. The FE-100F3 uses Class 1 lasers. Do not use optical instruments to view the laser output.
Appendix C: Optional Installations and Mode Switch Bank Settings Coverplate Rear Standoff Front Standoffs 7 8 2159-32 Figure C-3 Coverplate Removal 2. Remove the screw from the rear standoff. Save the screw. ! CAUTION TIP When installing an FE-100FX or FE-100F3 module into the 6H12X-08, remove the rubber plug on the Fast Ethernet Interface Module before proceeding.
Installing Optional Fast Ethernet Interface Modules 4. Carefully lower the Fast Ethernet Interface Module onto the standoffs while inserting the module connector into the associated motherboard connector. See Caution below. ! CAUTION When inserting the Fast Ethernet Interface Module into the motherboard connector ensure that the pins do not bend, as this can damage both the Fast Ethernet Interface Module and the motherboard connector.
Appendix C: Optional Installations and Mode Switch Bank Settings C-8 6H128-08 and 6H129-08 User’s Guide
INDEX Numerics D 100BASE-FX cable length 2-2 10BASE-T connection 3-5, 3-8 802.
Index H P Help 1-11 related manuals 1-12 Peak switch utilization 5-74 Physical specifications A-1 Power Supply #X Status 5-30 I Installation Fast Ethernet Interface Module C-4 IP address 5-17, 5-41, 5-44 setting 5-20 IP Fragmentation 5-44 K Keyboard conventions 5-3 L LANVIEW LEDs 4-1 Local Management exiting 5-12 TELNET 5-4, 5-7 M MAC Address 5-17 Module Configuration Menu screen fields 5-39, 5-72 Module date 5-42 Module Statistics Menu screen switch statistics 5-85 Module time 5-42 N Network conne
Index DRAM installed 5-73 Flash memory installed 5-73 NVRAM installed 5-73 peak switch utilization 5-74 reset peak switch utilization 5-74 T Trap table configuration 5-29, 5-61 Traps 5-29 Troubleshooting 4-1 checklist 4-6 U Uninterruptible Power Supply COM configuration for 5-7 connection of 5-7 Unpacking the module 3-1 6H128-08 and 6H129-08 User’s Guide Index-3
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