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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 2E4X-27 Features ....................................................................... 1-2 1.4 2E4X-27 Overview....................................................................... 1-4 1.4.1 Connectivity ....................................................................
Contents 3.4 3.5 Connecting to the Network...........................................................3-9 3.4.1 Connecting UTP Cables to Ports 1 Through 24 ..............3-9 3.4.1.1 2E42-27 or 2E42-27R Cable Connections....3-10 3.4.1.2 2E43-27 or 2E43-27R Cable Connections....3-11 3.4.2 Connecting a UTP Segment to the FE-100TX ..............3-13 3.4.3 Connecting a Fiber Optic Segment to the FE-100FX and FE-100F3 ..............................................3-15 Completing the Installation.................
Contents 5.8 5.9 5.10 5.11 5.12 5.13 5.14 5.15 5.16 5.17 5.18 5.19 5.20 5.21 5.22 5.23 SNMP Community Names Screen ............................................ 5-31 5.8.1 Establishing Community Names ................................... 5-32 SNMP Traps Screen.................................................................. 5-34 5.9.1 Configuring the Trap Table ........................................... 5-35 Switch Configuration Screen ..................................................... 5-36 5.10.
Contents APPENDIX A SPECIFICATIONS A.1 Device Specifications .................................................................. A-1 A.2 Physical Properties ..................................................................... A-1 A.3 Electrical Specifications .............................................................. A-1 A.4 Environmental Requirements...................................................... A-2 A.5 Input/Output Ports.......................................................................
CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION Welcome to the 2E42-27/2E42-27R/2E43-27/2E43-27R SmartSwitch 2200 User’s Guide. This guide describes the 2E42-27, 2E42-27R, 2E43-27, and 2E43-27R SmartSwitch 2200 devices and provides information concerning network requirements, installation, troubleshooting, and the use of Local Management. 1.1 USING THIS GUIDE Read through this guide completely to understand the 2E42-27, 2E42-27R, 2E43-27, and 2E43-27R features, capabilities, and Local Management functions.
Chapter 1: Introduction Appendix A, Specifications, contains information on functionality and operating specifications, connector pinouts, environmental requirements, and physical properties. Appendix B, FE-100TX, FE-100FX, and FE-100F3 Specifications, contains information about FE-100TX pinouts and information concerning cable types used with the FE-100FX and FE-100F3.
2E4X-27 Features • A 24-port high-speed workgroup switch with two optional ports for Fast Ethernet Interface Modules providing high speed uplinks to 100 Mbps Fast Ethernet technologies and one optional port for a High Speed Interface Module (HSIM). The HSIM provides additional connectivity to various networking technologies. • Full Duplex Switched Ethernet (FDSE) support for 20 Mbps or 200 Mbps Fast Ethernet links to bandwidth intensive users/servers.
Chapter 1: Introduction 1.4 2E4X-27 OVERVIEW The 2E4X-27 is a 27-port high-speed network switching device that supports traditional switching (bridging) and Cabletron Systems SecureFast Switching Virtual Network technology. Ports 25 and 26 support optional Fast Ethernet Interface Modules and can provide uplinks to 100BASE-TX or 100BASE-FX Fast Ethernet networks.
2E4X-27 Overview All of the devices have two front panel slots (ports 25 and 26) for optional Fast Ethernet Interface Modules to support an uplink to 100 Mbps Fast Ethernet backbones or a high speed connection to a local server. There is also space for an optional HSIM to provide additional connectivity to various networking technologies. 1.4.
Chapter 1: Introduction 1.4.4 Runtime IP Address Discovery This feature enables the 2E42-27 to automatically accept an IP address from a Boot Strap Protocol (BootP) server on the network into NVRAM without requiring a user to enter an IP address through Local Management. When the 2E42-27 is connected to the network and powered up, Runtime IP Address Discovery (RAD) checks the 2E42-27 for an IP address. If one has not yet been assigned (2E42-27 IP address set to 0.0.0.
2E4X-27 Overview 1.4.6 Switching Options The 2E4X-27 provides 802.1D Switching, 802.1Q switching or SecureFast Switching Virtual Network Services between all of the front panel interfaces including any installed Fast Ethernet Interface Modules and HSIM. 802.1Q switching and SecureFast switching allow for future migration to Virtual Network technologies without requiring the replacement of existing equipment. 1.4.7 Standards Compatibility The 2E4X-27 provides IEEE 802.
Chapter 1: Introduction 1.4.10 Optional Features Options for the 2E4X-27 include Fast Ethernet Interface Modules and High Speed Interface Modules to add additional interface capability. Cabletron Systems provides Fast Ethernet Interface Modules to support uplinks to 100 Mbps Ethernet backbones or high speed connections to local servers. The Fast Ethernet Interface Modules are listed in Table 1-1. .
Document Conventions 1.5 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.
Chapter 1: Introduction 1.6 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.
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Chapter 1: Introduction 1-12 2E42-27/2E42-27R/2E43-27/2E43-27R User’s Guide
CHAPTER 2 NETWORK REQUIREMENTS Before installing the 2E4X-27 or Fast Ethernet Interface Module (FE-100TX, FE-100FX, or FE-100F3), 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 2E4X-27, with an FE-100TX installed in ports 25 and 26, provides an RJ45 connection that supports UTP cabling, which has an impedance of 85 to 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 2E4X-27. This chapter provides all instructions required to install the 2E4X-27. A Phillips screwdriver is required to install the device. Follow the order of the sections listed below to correctly install the 2E4X-27. • Unpacking the 2E4X-27 (Section 3.1) • Installing Options (Section 3.2) • Installing the 2E4X-27 (on a shelf or tabletop, or into a standard rack) (Section 3.3) • Connecting to the Network (Section 3.
Chapter 3: Installation 3.1 UNPACKING THE 2E4X-27 1. Open the box and remove the packing material protecting the 2E4X-27. 2. Verify the contents of the carton as listed in Table 3-1. Table 3-1 Contents of 2E4X-27 Carton Item Quantity 2E4X-27 or 2E4X-27R 1 Antistatic wrist strap 1 Console Cable Kit 1 RJ21 Angle Adapter (2E43-27/2E43-27R only) 2 Rackmount Kit 1 Strain-Relief Bracket 1 Release Notes 1 Power Cord (2E42-27 or 2E43-27 only) 1 Power Cord (2E42-27R or 2E43-27R only) 2 3.
Installing the 2E4X-27 3.3 INSTALLING THE 2E4X-27 The 2E4X-27 may be installed on a tabletop, shelf, or in a 19-inch rack. Section 3.3.1 describes a tabletop or shelf installation and Section 3.3.2 describes the rackmount installation. To prevent possible personal injury and/or damage to the unit, do NOT connect power to the 2E4X-27 until instructed to do so. 3.3.1 Tabletop or Shelf Installation The following two subsections provide guidelines for installation on a tabletop or shelf.
Chapter 3: Installation C B 2 1 A 2E42-27 4 3 6 5 10 9 8 7 12 11 18 17 16 15 14 13 20 19 22 21 24 23 PWR CPU RESET COM 1X 3X 5X 7X 9X 11X 13X 15X 17X 19X 21X 23X 25 26 D A = 15 cm (6 in) B = 57 cm (22.5 in) C = 53 cm (21 in) D = 213 cm (7 ft) 1960-06 Figure 3-1 3.3.
Installing the 2E4X-27 Installation Rack mounting the 2E4X-27 involves the following: • Attaching the strain-relief bracket • Rack mounting the 2E4X-27 (attaching the mounting brackets and fastening the 2E4X-27 to the rack) Attaching the Strain-Relief Bracket Attach the strain-relief bracket to the front of the 2E4X-27 as follows: 1. Locate the strain-relief bracket and four 8-32 x 3/8-inch pan-head screws in the rackmount kit.
Chapter 3: Installation Rack Mounting the 2E4X-27 Proceed as follows to install the 2E4X-27 into a 19-inch rack. 1. Remove and discard the four cover screws (two from each side) located along the front edges of each side of the 2E4X-27. 2. Locate the four 6-32 x 3/8-inch flathead cover replacement screws in the rackmount kit. Use these screws to attach the rackmount brackets to the 2E4X-27 as shown in Figure 3-3.
Installing the 2E4X-27 3.3.3 NOTE Connecting Power to the 2E42-27 or 2E43-27 The 2E42-27 and 2E43-27 have a power supply with automatic voltage sensing that allows connection to power sources ranging from 100–125 Vac or 200–250 Vac, 50/60 Hz. To connect the 2E42-27 or 2E43-27 to a power source, proceed as follows: 1. Plug the power cord into a grounded wall outlet. The POWER LED turns ON (green) and the CPU LED turns ON (green) briefly.
Chapter 3: Installation 3.3.4 Connecting Power to the 2E42-27R or 2E43-27R NOTE The 2E42-27R and 2E43-27R have two power supplies with automatic voltage sensing that allows connection to power sources ranging from 100–125 Vac or 200–250 Vac, 50/60 Hz. To connect the 2E42-27R or 2E43-27R to the power sources, proceed as follows: 1. Plug each power cord into a grounded wall outlet, see Figure 3-5.
Connecting to the Network 3.4 CONNECTING TO THE NETWORK This section provides the procedures for connecting UTP and fiber optic segments from the network or other devices to the 2E4X-27. NOTE If the 2E4X-27 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.
Chapter 3: Installation 3.4.1.1 2E42-27 or 2E42-27R Cable Connections Ports 1 through 24 of the 2E42-27 or 2E42-27R are 10BASE-T ports with internal crossovers. When connecting a workstation, use a straight-through cable. When connecting networking devices, such as another bridge, repeater, or router, use a crossover cable. To connect an RJ45 twisted pair segment, proceed as follows: 1. Ensure that the device connected to the other end of the segment is powered ON. 2.
Connecting to the Network b. Verify that the RJ45 connectors on the twisted pair segment have the proper pinouts (Figure 3-7) and check the cable for continuity. TO SmartSwitch RJ45 Port NOTE: RX+/RX– and TX+/TX– must share a common color pair. TO 10BASE-T Device Port RX+ 1 1 RX+ RX– 2 2 RX– TX+ 3 3 TX+ TX– 6 6 TX– RJ45 to RJ45 1574-30 Figure 3-7 Cable Pinouts - (RJ45) Crossover Cable c.
Chapter 3: Installation To connect an RJ21, proceed as follows: 1. Ensure that the device connected to the other end of the segment is powered ON. 2. If using an RJ21 straight connector, plug it into the appropriate RJ21 port as shown in Figure 3-8 or, if using the RJ21 angle adapter supplied with the device, insert the RJ21 angle adapter as shown in Figure 3-9.
Connecting to the Network 3. Tighten the two screws on the RJ21 straight cable connector or RJ21 angle adapter, as applicable, to secure it to the device. NOTE The cable pinouts for a 25-pair cable (RJ21) can be found in the Cabletron Systems Cabling Guide. Refer to Section 1.7 for details on how to obtain this document. 4. If using the RJ21 angle adapter, plug the RJ21 right-angled connector as shown in Figure 3-9. 5.
Chapter 3: Installation When connecting networking devices, such as another bridge, repeater, or router, use a straight-through cable and set the Fast Ethernet Interface Module crossover switch shown in Figure 3-10 to the not crossed over position, marked with =. A schematic of a crossover cable is shown in Figure 3-7. If the wires do not cross over, use the switch on the FE-100TX to internally cross over the RJ45 port. Figure 3-10 shows how to properly set the FE-100TX crossover switch.
Connecting to the Network e. Confirm that the crossover switch is in the correct position. If a link is not established, contact the Cabletron Systems Global Call Center. Refer to Section 1.6 for details. 3.4.3 Connecting a Fiber Optic Segment to the FE-100FX and FE-100F3 The FE-100FX and FE-100F3 have SC style network ports (see Figure 3-11). Cabletron Systems supplies fiber optic cable that uses SC style connectors, which are keyed to ensure proper crossover of the transmit and receive fibers.
Chapter 3: Installation 2. Insert one end of the SC connector into the FE-100FX or FE-100F3 installed in the 2E4X-27. See Figure 3-11. 3. At the other end of the fiber optic cable, attach the SC connector to the other device. 26 25 RX LED 1960-34 Figure 3-11 FE-100FX and FE-100F3 Ports 4. Verify that a link exists by checking that the port RX LED is ON (flashing yellow, blinking green, or solid green).
Completing the Installation 3.5 COMPLETING THE INSTALLATION After installing the 2E4X-27 and any optional Fast Ethernet Interface Modules and HSIM as appropriate, and making the connections to the network, proceed as follows: 1. Secure the cables by running the cables along the strain-relief bracket and tying them to the strain-relief bracket using cable ties. 2. The 2E4X-27 is now ready to be set up through Local Management.
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CHAPTER 4 TROUBLESHOOTING This chapter provides information concerning the following: • Using the LANVIEW diagnostic and status monitoring system • Troubleshooting network and 2E4X-27 operational problems • Using the RESET button 4.1 USING LANVIEW The 2E4X-27 uses Cabletron Systems built-in visual diagnostic and status monitoring system called LANVIEW. The LANVIEW LEDs (Figure 4-1) allow quick observation of the network status to aid in diagnosing network problems.
Chapter 4: Troubleshooting NOTE The terms flashing, blinking, and solid used in the following tables indicate the following: Flashing indicates an LED flashing randomly. Blinking indicates an LED flashing at a steady rate (approximately 50% on, 50% off). Solid indicates a steady LED light. No flashing. Table 4-1 LANVIEW LEDs LED Color State Recommended Action PWR Green Functional. Power supply(ies) operating normally. No action. Amber Indicates loss of power supply redundancy.
Using LANVIEW Table 4-1 LANVIEW LEDs (Continued) LED Color State Recommended Action RX (Receive) Off No link. No activity. Port enabled or disabled. No error. Green Solid. Port enabled, link, no activity. No error. Blinking. Port disabled, link. No error. Amber Flashing. Port enabled, link, activity. No error. Red Diagnostic failure. Contact the Cabletron Systems Global Call Center for help. Off Port enabled, no activity.
Chapter 4: Troubleshooting 4.2 FE-100TX LED The optional FE-100TX 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 10/100 LED when the RX LED is on or off, respectively.
FE-100TX LED NOTE No link exists if the associated port (25 or 26) RX (Receive) LED is off. Table 4-3 10/100 LED Indications When RX LED Is Off LED Color Indication 10/100 Off No link or no cable attached. FE-100TX forced to 10 Mbps operation, or is manually set to “auto-negotiate” mode. Green No link or no cable attached. FE-100TX is forced to 100 Mbps operation.
Chapter 4: Troubleshooting 4.3 TROUBLESHOOTING CHECKLIST If the 2E4X-27 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. Check for proper connection of the power cable and its access to a live outlet. Installed improperly. Check the installation. Autobaud is enabled.
Using the RESET Button 4.4 USING THE RESET BUTTON The RESET button shown in Figure 4-3 resets the 2E4X-27 processor without affecting the NVRAM. ! CAUTION Pressing the RESET button resets the device, and all current switching being performed by the device is halted. A network downtime of up to two minutes will result from this action.
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CHAPTER 5 LOCAL MANAGEMENT This chapter explains how to set up a management terminal to access Local Management. It also explains how to use the Local Management screens and commands. 5.1 OVERVIEW Local Management for the 2E4X-27 consists of a series of management screens that allow the management of the 2E4X-27 and its attached segments.
Chapter 5: Local Management 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.
Management Terminal Setup 5.
Chapter 5: Local Management 5.3.1 Console Cable Connection Use the Console Cable Kit provided with the 2E4X-27 to attach the management terminal to the 2E4X-27 COM port as shown in Figure 5-1. Connect an IBM PC or compatible device, running the VT terminal emulation, to the 2E4X-27 as follows: 1. Connect the RJ45 connector at one end of the cable (supplied in the kit) to the COM port on the 2E4X-27. 2.
Management Terminal Setup 5.3.2 Management Terminal Setup Parameters Table 5-2 lists the setup parameters for the local management terminal.
Chapter 5: Local Management 5.3.3 Monitoring an Uninterruptible Power Supply If the 2E4X-27 is connected to an Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) device for protection against the loss of power, a connection from the 2E4X-27 COM port to the UPS can be made to monitor the power status of the UPS. To use the COM port for this purpose, it must be configured to support the UPS connection using the procedure described in Section 5.7.10.
Accessing Local Management 5.4 ACCESSING LOCAL MANAGEMENT Access to Local Management is controlled through the Password screen Figure 5-3. Whenever a connection is made to the 2E4X-27 the Password screen displays. Before continuing, the user must enter a password (community name) which is compared to the previously stored passwords. The level of access allowed the user depends on the password. To set or change passwords, refer to Section 5.8.
Chapter 5: Local Management NOTE The User’s password is one of the community names specified in the SNMP Community Names screen. Access to certain Local Management capabilities depends on the degree of access accorded that community name. Refer to Section 5.8. If an invalid password is entered, the terminal beeps and the cursor returns to the beginning of the password entry field.
Accessing Local Management \ Device Configuration Menu Password Device Menu General Configuration SNMP Community Names SNMP Traps Switch Configuration Ethernet Full Duplex Configuration SmartTrunk Configuration Device Specific Configuration Menu Device Statistics Menu Switch Statistics Interface Statistics RMON Statistics Network Tools System Resources High Speed Interface Configuration Flash Download Port Redirect Function Broadcast Supression Fast Ethernet Interfaces HSIM 23141-43 Figure 5-4 80
Chapter 5: Local Management Device Configuration Menu General Configuration SNMP Community Names SNMP Traps Switch Configuration Password Device Menu Device Specific Configuration Menu Device Statistics Menu Switch Statistics Interface Statistics RMON Statistics System Resources High Speed Interface Configuration Flash Download Fast Ethernet Interfaces HSIM Network Tools Figure 5-6 5.4.
Accessing Local Management Using the RETURN Command To exit LM using the RETURN command, proceed as follows: 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.
Chapter 5: Local Management 5.5 DEVICE MENU SCREEN The Device Menu screen is the access point for all Local Management screens. Figure 5-7 shows the Device Menu screen. 2E42-27 LOCAL MANAGEMENT Device Menu Firmware Revision: Device Type: 2E42-27 XX.XX.XX BOOTPROM Revision: XX.XX.
Device Menu Screen DEVICE STATISTICS The Device Statistics screen provides statistics and performance information for the 2E4X-27. For details about this screen, refer to Section 5.19. NETWORK TOOLS The Network Tools function resides on the 2E4X-27 and consists of a series of commands that allow the user to access and manage network devices. Section 5.23 explains how to use the Network Tools utility. NOTE If the terminal is idle for several minutes, the Password screen redisplays and the session ends.
Chapter 5: Local Management 5.6 DEVICE CONFIGURATION MENU SCREEN The Device Configuration 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, configure switch parameters and configure 2E4X-27 ports.
Device Configuration Menu Screen The following briefly explains each screen accessible from the Device Configuration Menu screen: GENERAL CONFIGURATION The General Configuration screen allows the user to monitor and configure operating parameters for the 2E4X-27. For details, refer to Section 5.7. 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.
Chapter 5: Local Management 5.7 GENERAL CONFIGURATION SCREEN The General Configuration screen, Figure 5-9, allows the user to set the system date and time, IP addresses and Subnet Masks, the Default Gateway, the TFTP Gateway IP address, and the COM port configuration. To access the General Configuration screen from the Device Configuration Menu screen, use the arrow keys to highlight the GENERAL CONFIGURATION menu item and press ENTER. The General Configuration screen displays.
General Configuration Screen Subnet Mask (Modifiable) Displays the subnet mask for the 2E4X-27. A subnet mask “masks out” the network bits of the IP address by setting the bits in the mask to 1 when the network treats the corresponding bits in the IP address as part of the network or subnetwork address, or to 0 if the corresponding bit identifies the host. For details about how to change the subnet mask from its default value, refer to Section 5.7.2.
Chapter 5: Local Management Device Uptime (Read-Only) Displays the total time that the device has been operating. Operational Mode (Toggle) Allows the user to set the 2E4X-27 so it operates as a traditional switch (802.1D SWITCHING), an IEEE 802.1Q switch (802.1Q SWITCHING), or as a Cabletron Systems SecureFast switch (SECURE FAST VLAN). In 802.1D SWITCHING mode, the 24 ports on the front panel, and each Fast Ethernet Interface Module, and HSIM port(s) are bridged together. In 802.
General Configuration Screen Clear NVRAM (Toggle) This allows the user to reset NVRAM to the factory default settings. All user-entered parameters, such as IP address and Community Names, are then replaced with 2E4X-27 default configuration settings. For details, refer to Section 5.7.11. IP Fragmentation (Toggle) This allows the user to enable or disable IP Fragmentation. The default setting for this is field is ENABLED. If the 2E4X-27 is to be bridged to an FDDI ring, IP Fragmentation should be enabled.
Chapter 5: Local Management Event Message Line WARNING! YOU HAVE ELECTED TO SAVE ONE OR MORE CONFIGURATION ITEMS THAT REQUIRE RESETTING THIS MODULE. ARE YOU SURE YOU WANT TO CONTINUE? NO YES 1960-84 Figure 5-10 Configuration Warning Screen 5. Use the arrow keys to highlight the YES command, then press ENTER. The changes are saved and the device reboots. 5.7.
General Configuration Screen 4. Use the arrow keys to highlight the SAVE command, then press ENTER. The warning screen shown in Figure 5-11 displays. Event Message Line WARNING! YOU HAVE ELECTED TO SAVE ONE OR MORE CONFIGURATION ITEMS THAT REQUIRE RESETTING THIS MODULE. ARE YOU SURE YOU WANT TO CONTINUE? NO YES 1960-84 Figure 5-11 Configuration Warning Screen 5. Use the arrow keys to highlight the YES command, then press ENTER. The changes are saved and the device reboots. 5.7.
Chapter 5: Local Management 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.
General Configuration Screen 5.7.5 Setting the Device Date To set the system date, perform the following steps: 1. Use the arrow keys to highlight the Device Date field. 2. Enter the date in an MM/DD/YYYY format. NOTE It is not necessary to add separators between month, day, and year numbers, as long as each entry has the correct number of numeric characters. For example, to set the date to 03/17/1997, type “03171997” in the Device Date field. 3.
Chapter 5: Local Management 5.7.7 Entering a New Screen Refresh Time The screen refresh time is set from 3 to 99 seconds with a default of 3 seconds. To set a new screen refresh time, perform the following steps: 1. Use the arrow keys to highlight the Screen Refresh Time field. 2. Enter a number from 3 to 99. 3. Press ENTER to set the refresh time to the time entered 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 5.7.9 Setting the Operational Mode To set the Operational Mode, proceed as follows: 1. Use the arrow keys to highlight the Operational Mode field. 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, then press ENTER. The warning screen shown in Figure 5-12 displays.
Chapter 5: Local Management 4. Use the arrow keys to highlight the YES command, then press ENTER. The changes are saved and the device reboots. NOTE If the 2E4X-27 is set to 802.1Q SWITCHING, refer to your Port Based VLAN User’s Guide to configure the devices for this type of operation. If the 2E4X-27 is set to SECURE FAST VLAN, refer to your SecureFast documentation set to configure the devices for this type of operation. 5.7.
General Configuration Screen ! CAUTION Do NOT disable or alter the settings of the COM port while operating the current Local Management connection through a terminal. Altering the COM port settings disconnects the Local Management terminal from the port, and ends the Local Management session. If the 2E4X-27 was previously assigned a valid IP address, reenter Local Management by establishing a Telnet connection to the device.
Chapter 5: Local Management 3. Use the arrow keys to highlight YES. Press ENTER. 4. If you ENABLED the port, proceed to step 5. If you DISABLED the port, use the arrow keys to highlight SAVE at the bottom of the screen, then press ENTER. NOTE Exiting without saving causes the message “NOT SAVED -PRESS SAVE TO KEEP CHANGES” to appear. Exiting without saving causes all edits to be lost. 5. When the message “SAVED OK” appears, the edits you made are saved. 5.7.10.
General Configuration Screen ! CAUTION When the COM port is configured to perform the UPS application, all future Local Management connections must be made by establishing a Telnet connection to the device. Ensure that the device has a valid IP address before saving changes to the COM port application. If the device does not have a valid IP address and the changes are saved, refer to Appendix C for instructions on clearing NVRAM in order to reestablish COM port communications. 5.7.
Chapter 5: Local Management Event Message Line WARNING YOU HAVE ELECTED TO CLEAR NVRAM. THIS WILL CLEAR ALL SYSTEM DEFAULTS INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO IP ADDRESS, INTERFACE CONFIGURATION, AND COM PORT CONFIGURATION, THEN RESET THE BOARD. ARE YOU SURE YOU WANT TO CLEAR NVRAM? YES NO 17421-51 Figure 5-14 Clear NVRAM Warning Screen 5. Press YES and the message “CLEARING NVRAM. REBOOT IN PROGRESS...” displays. 6. The 2E4X-27 clears NVRAM and reboots.
SNMP Community Names Screen 5.8 SNMP COMMUNITY NAMES SCREEN The SNMP Community Names screen allows the user to set SNMP Management community names. Community names act as passwords to Local/Remote Management and are agents of security access to the 2E4X-27. Access to the 2E4X-27 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 the 2E4X-27 SNMP 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 5.9 SNMP TRAPS SCREEN Since the 2E4X-27 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 5-16. To access the SNMP Traps screen from the Device Configuration Menu screen, use the arrow keys to highlight the SNMP TRAPS menu item and press ENTER. The 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. Use the arrow keys to 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 SWITCH CONFIGURATION SCREEN The Switch Configuration screen is not available if the operational mode of the device is set to SECURE FAST VLAN. This screen may only be used when the device is configured to operate as a traditional or 802.1Q switch. NOTE The Switch Configuration screen, Figure 5-17, provides the basic setup options to make a switch operational in your network.
Switch Configuration Screen Number of Ports (Read-Only) Displays the total number of switched ports on the 2E4X-27. Depending on the number of optional interfaces installed, there can be up to 27 ports. Type of STA (Toggle) Allows the user to set the method that switches use to decide which switch is the controlling (Root) switch when two or more switches exist in parallel (Spanning Tree Algorithm). Valid entries include IEEE, DEC, and None. To set the STA, refer to Section 5.10.1.
Chapter 5: Local Management Status (Toggle) Allows the user to disable or enable a port by setting the status of the listed interface to either ENABLED or DISABLED. To set the port status, refer to Section 5.10.3. 5.10.1 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.
Ethernet Full Duplex Configuration Screen 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. 5.11 ETHERNET FULL DUPLEX CONFIGURATION SCREEN The Ethernet Full Duplex Configuration screen, Figure 5-18, allows the user to set ports 1 through 24, individually or all at once, to either Standard Ethernet or Full Duplex operation, and monitor each port to see whether or not it is enabled and linked to another 10BASE-T device.
Chapter 5: Local Management This section explains each field of the Full Duplex Configuration screen. PORT # (Read-only) Identifies the number of the port. OPERATION MODE (Toggle) Allows the user to set the specified port to transmit and receive data separately (Standard) or simultaneously (Full Duplex). Set this field to one of the following values: • STANDARD ENET – The port is running at 10 Mbps (default) and either transmits data or receives data, but not both at the same time.
Ethernet Full Duplex Configuration Screen SET ALL PORTS (Toggle) All ports (1 through 24) can be set at once to either STANDARD or FULL from this field. To set ports, refer to Section 5.11.1. [1-12] or [13-24] (Navigation Key) When the Full Duplex Configuration screen displays, the current operation mode and status information are displayed for the first 12 ports. This field allows the user to step to the second screen for the same type of information for ports 13 through 24.
Chapter 5: Local Management To set the Operation Mode for all ports (1-24), proceed as follows: 1. Use the arrow keys to highlight the SET ALL PORTS field. 2. Press the SPACE bar until you see FULL or STANDARD. 3. Use the arrow keys to highlight the SAVE command on the bottom line of the screen. 4. Press ENTER. The message “SAVED OK” displays. 5.
Device Specific Configuration Menu Screen 2E42-27 LOCAL MANAGEMENT Device Specific Configuration Menu Firmware Revision: Device Type: 2E42-27 XX.XX.XX BOOTPROM Revision: XX.XX.
Chapter 5: Local Management FLASH DOWNLOAD The FLASH Download screen allows the user to download information from FLASH memory and force the 2E4X-27 to download a new image file from a TFTP server. For details, refer to Section 5.16. PORT REDIRECT FUNCTION This menu item can only be selected if the device is set to operate as a traditional switch (802.1D SWITCHING) as described in Section 5.11.1, Setting the Operation Mode.
System Resources Screen To access the System Resources screen from the Device Specific Configuration Menu screen, use the arrow keys to highlight the SYSTEM RESOURCES menu item and press ENTER. The System Resources screen displays. Event Message Line 2E42-27 LOCAL MANAGEMENT System Resources Firmware Revision: Device Type: 2E42-27 XX.XX.XX BOOTPROM Revision: XX.XX.
Chapter 5: Local Management NVRAM Installed (Read-only) Indicates the amount of NVRAM installed in the 2E4X-27 and how much of it is currently available. Current Switch Utilization (Read-only) Shows how much (percentage of processor capacity) of the 2E4X-27 is currently being used. 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.
High Speed Interface Configuration Menu Screen To access the High Speed Interface Configuration Menu screen from the Device Specific Configuration Menu screen, use the arrow keys to highlight the HIGH SPEED INTERFACE CONFIGURATION menu item and press ENTER. The High Speed Interface Configuration Menu screen, Figure 5-21, displays. Event Message Line 2E42-27 LOCAL MANAGEMENT High Speed Interface Configuration Menu Device Type: 2E42-27 Firmware Revision: XX.XX.XX BOOTPROM Revision: XX.XX.
Chapter 5: Local Management 5.15 HIGH SPEED INTERFACE CONFIGURATION SCREEN The High Speed Interface Configuration screen, Figure 5-22, applies only to ports 25 and 26. This screen supports the FE-100TX, FE-100FX, and FE-100F3 Fast Ethernet Interface Modules that operate at 100 Mbps. NOTE The High Speed Interface Configuration screen displays the types of interfaces installed in ports 25 and 26, their current operating mode, and indicates if the ports are linked.
High Speed Interface Configuration Screen The following briefly explains each field of the High Speed Interface Configuration screen. Port Type (Read-only) Displays the type of interface (FE-100FX, FE-100TX, FE-100F3, or Unknown) installed in ports 25 and 26. Figure 5-22 shows that there is an FE-100TX interface installed in port 25 and no interface indicated by Unknown in port 26.
Chapter 5: Local Management Desired Oper. Mode (Selectable) This field allows the user to select the desired operational mode for an interface in port 25 or 26. The field toggles between 100BASE-FX and 100BASE-FXFD (full duplex) when an FE-100FX or FE-100F3 is installed. Section 5.15.1 describes how to configure a port with an FE-100FX or FE-100F3.
High Speed Interface Configuration Screen 5.15.1 Configuring an FE-100FX or FE-100F3 in Port 25 or 26 When an FE-100FX or FE-100F3 is installed in port 25 or 26, it must be manually set to operate in the same technology as the device at the other end of the connected segment. Section 5.15.2 provides instructions for manually configuring the port with an FE-100FX or FE-100F3 interface. 5.15.2 Setting the FE-100FX or FE-100F3 Operational Mode Use this field to set the active technology.
Chapter 5: Local Management 2. Use the SPACE bar to select the desired mode. Press ENTER. If any mode other than Auto-Negotiation is selected, the port only operates in the chosen mode and Auto-Negotiation is disabled. 3. Use the arrow keys to highlight the SAVE command. Press ENTER. The message “SAVED OK” displays and Local Management saves the changes to memory. The selected mode is displayed in both the Desired Operational Mode field and the Current Operational Mode field. 5.15.
Flash Download Screen 5.16 FLASH DOWNLOAD SCREEN The Flash Download screen, shown in Figure 5-23, allows the user to upgrade the device with a different operating image. NOTE The user may also force the download of an image by changing the position of Switch 6 located inside the device. Refer to Section C.2.1, Setting the Mode Switch, for details. Before downloading an image to the device, copy the image to the network TFTP server.
Chapter 5: Local Management NOTE Download Server IP and Download Server Filename are displayed only when TFTP or RUNTIME is selected in Download Method. The following briefly explains each field of the Flash Download screen: Download Method (Selectable) This field steps to BOOTP, TFTP, and RUNTIME. If set for BootP, the device sends out a BootP request to determine the IP address of the TFTP server and the file name of the image to be downloaded.
Flash Download Screen Download Server IP (Selectable) The IP address of the TFTP server to be used for the firmware image download is entered in this field. Download File Name (Selectable) The complete TFTP Server path and file name of the new image is entered in this field. 5.16.1 Image File Download Using BootP To download a firmware image to FLASH memory of the 2E4X-27 using BootP, proceed as follows: 1. Use the arrow keys to highlight the Download Method field. 2. Use the SPACE bar to select BOOTP.
Chapter 5: Local Management 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 pathway and file name of the image stored on the download server. For example: /tftpboot/2E42.hex 9. Use the arrow keys to highlight EXECUTE at the bottom of the screen and press ENTER. The message “TFTP DOWNLOAD. WILL COMMIT TO FLASH. REBOOT IN PROGRESS...
Flash Download Screen 10. Enter the complete pathway and file name of the image stored on the download server. For example: /tftpboot/2E42.fls 11. Use the arrow keys to highlight EXECUTE at the bottom of the screen and press ENTER. The message “TFTP DOWNLOAD. WILL COMMIT TO FLASH. REBOOT IN PROGRESS...” displays in the event message line at the top of the screen and the new image is downloaded into FLASH memory.
Chapter 5: Local Management 5.17 NOTE PORT REDIRECT FUNCTION SCREEN The Port Redirect Function screen may not be available depending on the operational mode setting of the device. Refer to the Release Notes to see which operational modes support the Port Redirect Function screen. Section C.2.1, Setting the Mode Switch, describes how to configure the device to operate in this mode.
Port Redirect Function Screen Event Message Line 2E42-27 LOCAL MANAGEMENT Port Redirect Function Device Type: 2E42-27 Firmware Revision: XX.XX.XX BOOTPROM Revision: XX.XX.
Chapter 5: Local Management Destination Port [n] (Selectable) Allows a selected port [n] to be changed to a destination port. Status (Toggle) Allows the addition or deletion of source and destination ports selected in the Source Port [n] and Destination Port [n] fields. 5.17.1 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 10 port redirect entries.
Broadcast Suppression Screen 6. Use the SPACE bar to select either the ADD or DEL (delete) and press ENTER. This adds or deletes the port selections made in steps 2 and 4 and also updates the screen Source Port and Destination Port list. NOTE To redirect more than one port, repeat steps 1 through 6 for each additional setting, then go to step 7 to save all the new settings at once. 7. Use the arrow keys to highlight SAVE at the bottom of the screen. Press ENTER. The message “SAVED OK” is displayed.
Chapter 5: Local Management To access the Broadcast Suppression screen from the Device Specific Configuration Menu screen, use the arrow keys to highlight the BROADCAST SUPPRESSION menu item and press ENTER. The Broadcast Suppression screen displays. Event Message Line 2E42-27 LOCAL MANAGEMENT Broadcast Statistics Device Type: 2E42-27 Firmware Revision: XX.XX.XX BOOTPROM Revision: XX.XX.
Broadcast Suppression Screen Threshold (Modifiable) Allows the user to set the desired limit of receive broadcast frames that will be forwarded per port per second. Reset Peak (Toggle) Allows the user to reset the Peak Rate. Resetting the Peak Rate also resets the Time Since Peak field. The Reset Peak field toggles between YES and NO. [1-12] or [13-24] (Navigation Key) When the Broadcast Suppression/Statistics screen displays, the current statistics are displayed for the first 12 ports.
Chapter 5: Local Management 3. Use the arrows keys to highlight the SAVE command at the bottom of the screen. 4. Press ENTER. The message “SAVED OK” displays and the Time Since Peak field is also reset. 5.19 DEVICE STATISTICS MENU SCREEN The Device Statistics Menu screen, Figure 5-26, provides access to screens that allow the user to obtain switch statistics about frame traffic through each interface and view operating statistics about each port.
Device Statistics Menu Screen 2E42-27 LOCAL MANAGEMENT Device Statistics Menu Device Type: 2E42-27 Firmware Revision: XX.XX.XX BOOTPROM Revision: XX.XX.XX SWITCH STATISTICS INTERFACE STATISTICS RMON STATISTICS EXIT RETURN 19602-67 Figure 5-26 Device Statistics Menu Screen The Device Statistics Menu screen displays the following menu items: SWITCH STATISTICS The Switch Statistics screen lists the number of frames received, transmitted, filtered, and forwarded by each interface.
Chapter 5: Local Management 5.20 SWITCH STATISTICS SCREEN The Switch Statistics screen, Figure 5-27, lists the number of frames received, transmitted, filtered, and forwarded by each interface. NOTE The Switch Statistics screen is not available if the operational mode of the device is set to SECURE FAST VLAN. This screen may only be used when the device is configured to operate as a traditional or 802.1Q switch.
Interface Statistics Screen Frames Rcvd (Read-Only) Displays the number of frames received by the interface since last power-up or reset. Frames Txmtd (Read-Only) Displays the number of frames transmitted by the interface since last power-up or reset. Frames Fltrd (Read-Only) Displays the number of frames filtered by the interface since last power-up or reset. Frames Frwded (Read-Only) Displays the number of frames forwarded by the interface.
Chapter 5: Local Management To access the Interface Statistics screen, use the arrow keys to highlight the INTERFACE STATISTICS menu item on the Device Statistics Menu screen and press ENTER. The Interface Statistics screen displays. Event Message Line 2E42-27 LOCAL MANAGEMENT Interface Statistics Device Typee: 2E42-27 Firmware Revision: XX.XX.XX BOOTPROM Revision: XX.XX.
Interface Statistics Screen InOctets (Read-Only) This field displays the total number of octets (bytes) that have been received on the interface. This includes all octets including 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. InNonUnicast (Read-Only) This field displays the total number of frames that have been received that were delivered to a broadcast or multicast 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 Speed (Read-Only) The Speed field displays the theoretical maximum of the interface’s bandwidth in bits per second. Link Status (Read-Only) This field displays the current link status of the interface. This field displays either “Link” or “No Link”. Duplex Mode (Read-Only) This field indicates whether the interface is operating in normal (standard) or full duplex mode. This field displays either “Standard” or “Full Duplex”.
Chapter 5: Local Management 5.22 RMON STATISTICS SCREEN RMON statistics for each interface, on an interface-by-interface basis, are viewed through the RMON Statistics screen shown in Figure 5-29. Access the RMON Statistics screen by using the arrow keys to highlight the RMON STATISTICS field on the Device Statistics Menu screen and pressing ENTER. The RMON Statistics screen displays. Event Message Line 2E42-27 LOCAL MANAGEMENT RMON Statistics Firmware Revision: XX.XX.XX BOOTPROM Revision: XX.XX.
RMON Statistics Screen Owner (Read-only) This field displays the name of the entity that configured this entry. Status (Read-only) The Status field displays the current operating status of the displayed interface. This field displays “valid” or “invalid”. Drop Events (Read-only) This field displays the total number of times that the RMON agent was forced to discard frames due to the lack of available switch resources.
Chapter 5: Local Management 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. Fragments (Read-only) This field displays the number of received frames that are not the minimum number of bytes in length or received frames that had a bad Frame Check Sequence (FCS), were less than 64 bytes in length (excluding framing bits, but including FCS bytes), and have an invalid 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 5.22.2 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. 5.23 NETWORK TOOLS The Network Tools function allows the user to access and manage network devices. Figure 5-30 shows the Network Tools Help screen.
Network Tools Welcome to Network Tools -> help Commands Available to User Built in Commands: arp netstat bridge show traceroute soft_reset defroute reset ping telnet link_trap atm_stp_state SPECIAL: done, quit, or exit - Exit from the Network Tools. For help with a specific command, type 'help '. -> 090829 Figure 5-30 Network Tools Screen The Network Tools functions are performed using a series of commands.
Chapter 5: Local Management NOTE The conventions used in describing the commands in Network Tools are as follows: Arguments enclosed by [ ] are required. Arguments enclosed by < > are optional. In the following command examples, the information entered by the user is shown in bold Helvetica font. To abort the output or interrupt a process, press the CONTROL key and c key simultaneously, designated as ^C here.
Network Tools 5.23.1 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 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.
Chapter 5: Local Management Example: -> arp -a # Interface # 30 # 30 # 30 # 30 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.
Network Tools defroute: Syntax: defroute defroute [interface number] [IP address] defroute delete [interface number] [IP address] Description: The defroute command allows the user, in the syntax order shown above, 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.
Chapter 5: Local Management netstat: Syntax: netstat [option] Description: The netstat command provides a display of general network statistics for the managed device. The netstat command must be used with one of the two display options. Options: -i Displays status and capability information for each interface. -r Displays routing information for each interface.
Network Tools reset: Syntax: reset Description: This reset command initiates a soft reset of the device. The reset command initializes the CPU processor, runs the onboard diagnostics, and 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. TIP The Network Tools connection to the device will be terminated upon execution of this command.
Chapter 5: Local Management show: Syntax: show Description: The show command displays information concerning various components of the device. Protocols currently supported are IP, IPX, DECnet, and AppleTalk. Components of those protocols that are currently supported are ARP caches, route tables, FIB tables, server tables, and interface tables. The number of valid entries in the table will be displayed at the end of the table display.Network Tools Example: -> traceroute 122.144.11.52 # next-hop[0] : 122.144.60.45 # next-hop[1] : 122.144.8.113 # next-hop[2] : 122.144.61.45 # 122.144.11.52 is alive : 3 hops away. 05141-77 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.
Chapter 5: Local Management telnet: Syntax: telnet [IP address] [Port #] Description: The telnet command allows the user to communicate with another host (that supports Telnet connections) using the Telnet protocol. The user must specify the remote host using its IP address. The [IP address] field is mandatory. If no Port number is specified, telnet will attempt to contact the host at the default port. Options: Not Applicable Example: -> telnet 134.141.12.345 Trying 134.141.12.345 Connected to 134.
Network Tools Example: -> link_trap status LINK TRAP STATUS: Port 1 is ENABLED Port 3 is ENABLED Port 2 is DISABLED Port 4 is ENABLED -> link_trap disable 2 Link traps have been DISABLED on port 2 -> link_trap disable all Link traps have been DISABLED on all ports (1-24) -> link_trap status 3 Link traps are ENABLED on port 3 2314-78 atm_stp_state: NOTE The atm_stp_state command is only available if an HSIM-A6DP is installed in the device (e.g.,6E13X-25).
Chapter 5: Local Management 5.23.2 Special Commands done, quit, exit: Syntax: done, quit, or exit Description: The done, quit, or exit 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 2E4X-27. Cabletron Systems reserves the right to change these specifications at any time without notice. A.1 DEVICE SPECIFICATIONS Processor: Intel i960 RISC processor Dynamic Random Access Memory (DRAM): 16 MB FLASH Memory: 4 MB A.2 PHYSICAL PROPERTIES Dimensions: 7.11H x 43.18W x 46.99D (cm) 2.8H x 17W x 18.5D (in) Weight (Unit) 2E42-27/2E43-27: 3.
Appendix A: Specifications A.4 ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS Operating Temperature: 5°C to 40°C (41°F to 104°F) Storage Temperature: -30°C to 73°C (-22°F to 164°F) Operating Relative Humidity: 5% to 90% (non-condensing) A.5 INPUT/OUTPUT PORTS 2E42-27 and 2E42-27R, Ports 1 through 24: Ethernet (10BASE-T compliant) with 24 RJ45 type connectors. 2E43-27 and 2E43-27R, Ports 1 through 24: Ethernet (10BASE-T compliant) with RJ21 type connectors. Each connector provides connection for 12 twisted pair.
COM Port/Pin Assignments A.6 COM PORT/PIN ASSIGNMENTS The COM port is a serial communications port that supports Local Management or connection to a UPS. Table A-1 shows the COM port pin assignments.
Appendix A: Specifications A-4 2E42-27/2E42-27R/2E43-27/2E43-27R User’s Guide
APPENDIX B FE-100TX, FE-100FX, AND FE-100F3 SPECIFICATIONS The 2E4X-27 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 To ensure proper operation, use only Category 5 Unshielded Twisted Pair (UTP) cabling that has an impedance between 85 and 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.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 in Table B-1, below. X FE-100F 26 25 1960-40 Figure B-2 Table B-1 Cable Type FE-100FX Transmitter Power Worst Case Budget Typical Budget 50/125 µm fiber optic 6.0 dB 9.0 dB 62.5/125 µm fiber optic 9.0 dB 12.0 dB 100/140 µm fiber optic 15.0 dB 18.
FE-100F3 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. 3 FE-100F 26 25 19601-68 Figure B-3 Table B-2 Cable Type FE-100F3 Transmitter Power Worst Case Budget Typical Budget 8/125 µm fiber optic >10.0 dB <10.0 dB 12.5/125 µm fiber optic >10.0 dB <10.
Appendix B: FE-100TX, FE-100FX, and FE-100F3 Specifications B-4 2E42-27/2E42-27R/2E43-27/2E43-27R User’s Guide
APPENDIX C OPTIONAL INSTALLATIONS AND MODE SWITCH BANK SETTINGS ONLY QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL SHOULD ATTEMPT THE FOLLOWING PROCEDURES. NUR QUALIFIEZIERTE SERVICE PERSONNAL DIE FOLGENDE PROCEDURE FOLGEN SOLLTEN. SOLAMENTE PERSONAL CALIFICADO DEBE INTENTAR ESTE PROCEDIMIENTO. The top cover must be removed to gain access to the mode bank switches and to install the Fast Ethernet Interface Modules and the High Speed Interface Module. This appendix covers the following items: • Required tools (Section C.
Appendix C: Optional Installations and Mode Switch Bank Settings C.1 REQUIRED TOOLS You need the following tools to perform the procedures provided in this appendix: • Antistatic wrist strap • Phillips screwdriver C.2 REMOVING THE CHASSIS COVER This section describes how to remove the 2E4X-27 chassis cover. DO NOT REMOVE THE COVER FROM THE 2E4X-27 WHILE POWER IS APPLIED TO THE UNIT. HAZARDOUS VOLTAGES ARE PRESENT AND COULD CAUSE PERSONAL INJURY AND/OR DAMAGE THE UNIT.
Removing the Chassis Cover CAUTION: THIS UNIT MAY HAVE MORE THAN ONE POWER SUPPLY CORD. DISCONNECT TWO POWER SUPPLY CORDS BEFORE SERVICING TO AVOID ELECTRIC SHOCK. VORSICHT: DIESES GERÄT HAT MEHR ALS EINEN NETZANSCHLUß. TRENNEN SIE VOR WARTUNGSARBEITEN DIE 2 NET ZANSCHLÜSSE VOM NETZ, UM ELEKTRISCHE SCHLÄGE ZU VERMEIDEN. ATTENTION: CET APPAREIL COMPORTE PLUS D’UN CORDON D’ALIMENTATION. RAFIN DE PREVENIR LES CHOCS ELECTRIQUES, DEGRANCHER LES DEUX CORDONS D’ALIMENTATION AVANT DE FAIRE LE DEPANNAGE.
Appendix C: Optional Installations and Mode Switch Bank Settings 3. Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove the screws attaching the cover to the chassis. (See Figure C-1.) 4. Remove the cover by sliding it back until it clears the front of the chassis and then lifting it straight up and off of the chassis. To reinstall the chassis cover, perform the removal procedures in reverse.
Removing the Chassis Cover TOP VIEW WITHOUT COVER Primary Power Supply Flash Redundant Power Supply (2E42-27R or 2E43-27R only) MODE SWITCH BANK 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 OFF ON DRAM FRONT PANEL Figure C-2 19601-05 2E4X-27 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. The default (OFF) position enables Autobaud sensing on the COM port for Local Management sessions.
Appendix C: Optional Installations and Mode Switch Bank Settings • 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 button. All user-entered parameters, such as the IP address, device names, etc., are reset to the factory default settings. Once the 2E4X-27 resets, you can either use the factory default settings or re-enter your own parameters. • Switch 8 – Reset Password/Community Strings.
Installing Optional Fast Ethernet Interface Modules C.3 INSTALLING OPTIONAL FAST ETHERNET INTERFACE MODULES Figure C-3 shows the locations of the Fast Ethernet Interface Module connectors on for ports 25 and 26 and the High Speed Interface Module for port 27.
Appendix C: Optional Installations and Mode Switch Bank Settings NOTE The installation instructions for the High Speed Interface Modules are in the associated user’s guide. To install a Fast Ethernet Interface Module in port slot 25 or 26, proceed as follows: ! CAUTION ! CAUTION TIP The FE-100F3 uses Class 1 lasers. Do not use optical instruments to view the laser output. The use of optical instruments to view laser output increases eye hazard.
Installing Optional Fast Ethernet Interface Modules Coverplate Rear Standoff Front Standoffs 25 26 2251-38 Figure C-4 Coverplate Removal 2. Remove the screw from the rear standoff. Save the screw. ! CAUTION When installing an FE-100FX or FE-100F3 module into the 2E4X-27, remove the rubber plug on the module before proceeding. 3. See Figure C-5. Gently pull the faceplate of the 2E4X-27 forward to allow room for the Fast Ethernet Interface Modules to be aligned over the connector.
Appendix C: Optional Installations and Mode Switch Bank Settings 4. Carefully lower the Fast Ethernet Interface Module onto the standoffs while inserting the module connector into the associated motherboard connector. Module FE-1 00T X 10 100 Module Connector Rear Standoff Motherboard Connector Front Standoffs 25 26 2251-39 Figure C-5 Installing the Fast Ethernet Interface Module 5.
INDEX Numerics 100BASE-TX cable length 2-2 10BASE-T connection 3-9 requirements 2-1 2E4X-27 front panel 1-2 overview of 1-4 802.1D switching setting operational mode for 5-25 802.1D switching mode hierarchy of 5-9 802.1Q switching setting operational mode for 5-25 802.
Index TFTP gateway IP addr 5-54 Full Duplex Configuration screen full duplex 5-40 link status 5-40 operation mode 5-40, 5-41 port status 5-40 standard enet 5-40 G General Configuration screen 5-16 application 5-18 COM port 5-26 default gateway 5-17, 5-21 device date 5-17 device time 5-17, 5-23 IP address 5-16, 5-19 MAC address 5-16 operational mode 5-18, 5-25 screen lock-out time 5-17, 5-24 screen refresh time 5-17, 5-24 subnet mask 5-17, 5-20 H Help 1-10 related manuals 1-11 Hierarchy 802.
Index use of 1-6 Management Terminal COM port connection of 5-3, 5-4 setup of 5-3, 5-5 Mode Switch setting C-4 Physical properties A-1 Port Redirect Function screen destination port 5-59 remap errors 5-59 source port 5-59 R N Network connection FE-100FX/FE-100F3 3-15 FX-100TX 3-13 installation of 3-9 Network Tools built-in commands 5-77 arp 5-79 atm_stp_state 5-87 bridge 5-80 defroute 5-81 netstat 5-82 ping 5-82 reset 5-83 show 5-84 soft_reset 5-85 telnet 5-86 traceroute 5-84 description of 5-76 special c
Index laser iv Screen lock-out time 5-17, 5-24 Screen refresh time 5-24 Screens Broadcast Suppression screen 5-61 Device Configuration screen 5-14 Device Menu screen 5-12 Device Specific Configuration Menu screen 5-42 Device Statistics Menu screen 5-64 Ethernet Full Duplex Configuration screen 5-39 Flash Download screen 5-53 General Configuration screen 5-16 hierarchy of 5-8 High Speed Interface Configuration Menu screen 5-46 High Speed Interface Configuration screen 5-48 Network Tools screen 5-76 Password
Index Troubleshooting 4-1 checklist 4-6 U Uninterruptible Power Supply connection of 5-6 Unpacking 3-2 V VLAN configuration of 5-44 2E42-27/2E42-27R/2E43-27/2E43-27R User’s Guide Index-5
Index Index-6 2E42-27/2E42-27R/2E43-27/2E43-27R User’s Guide