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CONTENTS CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION 1.1 Using This Manual....................................................................... 1-2 1.2 Document Conventions ............................................................... 1-2 1.3 Overview...................................................................................... 1-3 1.4 Features ...................................................................................... 1-3 1.5 Specifications ................................................................
Contents 3.8 3.9 3.10 3.11 3.12 3.13 3.14 3.15 3.16 3.17 viii The ATM Redundancy Configuration Screen ............................3-15 3.8.1 ATM Redundancy Configuration Screen Fields ............3-16 3.8.2 Setting the Redundancy Status.....................................3-18 3.8.3 Setting the Primary Port ................................................3-18 3.8.4 Setting the Active Port...................................................3-18 3.8.5 Setting the Activation of Redundant Port Field......
Contents 3.18 Enabling the Bandwidth Allocation Mode Feature..................... 3-54 3.19 Creating PVCs with the Bandwidth Allocation Mode Enabled... 3-57 3.19.1 ATM Connection Setup Screen Fields.......................... 3-58 3.20 The Add/Delete Entry Screen.................................................... 3-60 3.20.1 Add/Delete Entry Screen Fields.................................... 3-60 3.20.2 Adding an Entry (PVC) ................................................. 3-62 3.20.
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CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION Welcome to the Cabletron Systems HSIM-A6DP User’s Guide. This manual provides the following information: • Describes HSIM-A6DP features • Explains how to install the HSIM-A6DP in a Cabletron Systems interface module or standalone hub • Outlines specifications for the Cabletron Systems Asynchronous Transfer Mode (ATM) High Speed Interface Module (HSIM) The HSIM-A6DP provides additional connectivity/functionality to various Cabletron Systems interface modules and standalone hubs.
Chapter 1: Introduction 1.1 USING THIS MANUAL Read through this manual completely to familiarize yourself with its content and to gain an understanding of the features and capabilities of the HSIM-A6DP. The following list provides an overview of each section of this manual: Chapter 1, Introduction, outlines the contents of this manual, describes HSIM-A6DP features and concludes with a list of related manuals.
Overview 1.3 OVERVIEW The HSIM-A6DP extends the functionality of your Cabletron Systems interface module or standalone hub to include remote uplink capability. It allows remote connectivity using ATM technology. Two APIMs can be installed in the HSIM-A6DP, to provide redundant ATM links from the HSIM to a switched ATM network. Cabletron Systems provides a variety of APIMs that let you select the configuration of your choice.
Chapter 1: Introduction 1.5 SPECIFICATIONS This section describes environment specifications and safety requirements for the HSIM-A6DP. Cabletron Systems reserves the right to change these specifications at any time without notice. Environment Operating Temperature: Storage Temperature: Operating Relative Humidity: 5°C to 40°C (41°F to 104°F) -30°C to 73°C (-22°F to 164°F) 5% to 90% (non-condensing) Regulatory Compliance Safety: UL 1950, CSA C22.2 No.
Getting Help 1.7 GETTING HELP If you need additional support related to this device, or if you have any questions, comments, or suggestions concerning this manual, contact the Cabletron Systems Global Call Center: Phone (603) 332-9400 Internet mail support@ctron.com FTP Login Password ctron.com (134.141.197.
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CHAPTER 2 INSTALLATION This chapter contains instructions for the following tasks: • Unpacking the HSIM (Section 2.1) • Installing APIMs (Section 2.2) • Installing an HSIM (Section 2.3) To install the HSIM and APIMs, you need the following tools: • Antistatic wrist strap (provided with the 6C105 chassis or standalone hub) • Phillips screwdriver 2.1 UNPACKING THE HSIM Unpack the HSIM as follows: ! CAUTION The HSIM-A6DP and the host module or hub are sensitive to static discharges.
Chapter 2: Installation 2.2 INSTALLING APIMs Only qualified personnel should install or service this unit. To install an APIM into the HSIM-A6DP, refer to Figure 2-1 and Figure 2-2 and perform the following steps: 1. Attach the antistatic wrist strap (refer to the instructions on the antistatic wrist strap package). 2. Remove and save the three faceplate screws attaching the faceplate to the HSIM. Remove the HSIM faceplate. 3. Remove and save the three screws from the HSIM standoffs.
Installing APIMs APIM Screws APIM Connector AP IM 1 HSIM HSIM Connector Pins AP IM 2 HSIM Faceplate Screws HS IM -A 6D P Standoffs 207734 Figure 2-2 Installing an APIM 5. Press down firmly on the APIM until the pins slide all the way into the connector. Ensure the APIM sits flush on the standoffs. 6. Secure the APIM with the three screws saved in Step 3. 7. Reattach the faceplate to the HSIM using the three screws saved in Step 2.
Chapter 2: Installation 2.3 INSTALLING AN HSIM Only qualified personnel should install or service this unit. You can install an HSIM in any Cabletron Systems device that supports HSIM technology (e.g., 2E42-27, 6E132-25). Refer to the release notes for the version of firmware running on the Cabletron Systems device to ensure that the HSIM-A6DP is supported. The following subsections provide generic instructions for installing an HSIM-A6DP in a module or in a standalone hub. 2.3.
Installing an HSIM Standoff Screws Coverplate Faceplate Mounting Screws 207735 Figure 2-3 HSIM-A6DP User’s Guide Removing the HSIM Coverplate 2-5
Chapter 2: Installation Standoff Screws HSIM Connector AP IM 1 AP IM Pins 2 Faceplate Mounting Screws Standoffs 207736 Figure 2-4 Installing the HSIM-A6DP 7. Place the HSIM behind the module faceplate. See Figure 2-4. 8. Insert the connector of the HSIM into the HSIM connector pins on the module. 9. Press down firmly on the back of the HSIM until the pins slide all the way into the connector holes. 10. Secure the HSIM to the faceplate using the two screws saved in Step 5.
Installing an HSIM NOTE In Step 11 ensure that the standoffs on the interface module align with the standoff screw holes on the HSIM to prevent bending pins. 11. Secure the HSIM to the standoffs with the two screws saved in Step 6. 12. Reinstall the module in the chassis. 13. Reattach the network cabling to the module. 14. Refer to Chapter 3 for instructions on configuring the HSIM-A6DP using Local Management. 2.3.
Chapter 2: Installation NOTE In Step 9 ensure that the standoffs on the hub align with the standoff screw holes on the HSIM to prevent bending the pins. 9. Press down firmly on the back of the HSIM until the pins slide all the way into the connector holes. 10. Secure the HSIM to the faceplate using the screws saved in Step 5. 11. Secure the HSIM to the standoffs using the screws saved in Step 6. Ensure that the chassis cover is in place before reconnecting the power cord. 12.
CHAPTER 3 LOCAL MANAGEMENT This chapter explains how to view current ATM connections, configure Permanent Virtual Channels (PVCs), configure LAN Emulation Clients (LECs), view Emulated LAN (ELAN) properties, perform searches of the HSIM-A6DP LEC ARP Cache, configure bandwidth allocation for PVCs, configure the APIMs installed in the HSIM-A6DP for redundancy, and configure operating parameters for Switched Virtual Channels (SVCs) and LAN Emulation using Local Management.
Chapter 3: Local Management 3.1 LOCAL MANAGEMENT KEYBOARD CONVENTIONS All key names appear in this manual as capital letters. For example, the Enter key appears as ENTER and the Backspace key appears as BACKSPACE. Table 3-1 explains the keyboard conventions used in this manual as well as the key functions. Table 3-1 Keyboard Conventions Key Function ENTER Key and RETURN Key These are selection keys that perform the same Local Management function.
Navigating Local Management Screens 3.2 NAVIGATING LOCAL MANAGEMENT SCREENS The HSIM-A6DP Local Management application consists of a series of menu screens. Navigate through Local Management by selecting items from the menu screens. Figure 3-1 shows the hierarchy of the HSIM-A6DP Local Management screens.
Chapter 3: 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 HSIM-A6DP Local Management by repeating steps 1 and 2 until the Main Menu screen displays. 4.
Accessing Local Management 3.3 ACCESSING LOCAL MANAGEMENT To access the HSIM-A6DP ATM screen in a standalone hub (e.g., 2E42-27), navigate through the Local Management screens until the High Speed Configuration screen displays. Select HSIM from the High Speed Configuration screen and press ENTER. The HSIM-A6DP ATM screen displays. See Figure 3-2. To access the HSIM-A6DP ATM screen from an interface module (e.g.
Chapter 3: Local Management 3.4 THE HSIM-A6DP ATM SCREEN The HSIM-A6DP ATM screen displays four menu items for configuration and monitoring of the HSIM-A6DP. The following list explains each of the HSIM-A6DP ATM screen fields: CONNECTIONS This menu item allows the user to view the current configured virtual connections (PVCs and SVCs) of the HSIM-A6DP. The ATM Connections screen also provides access to the Add/Delete Entry screen, which is used to add, modify, or delete PVCs.
The ATM Connections Screen NOTE The DISCOVERY ELAN SETUP menu item will display only if the host device has been set to operate as a SecureFast switch. Refer to the Local Management chapter of the host device for instructions on configuring the host device for this type of operation. DISCOVERY ELAN SETUP This menu item opens the Discovery ELAN Setup screen. This screen is used to enable or disable the default ELAN that is created when the HSIM-A6DP first is initialized in SecureFast mode.
Chapter 3: Local Management 3.5.1 ATM Connections Screen Fields The ATM Connections screen allows the user to open the ATM Connections Setup screen, and to set the Bandwidth Allocation Mode to on or off. The following list explains each of the ATM Connections screen fields: CONNECTION TABLE This menu item, when selected, opens the ATM Connection Setup screen. This screen allows the user to view all current ATM connections, and to create, modify, or delete PVCs.
The ATM Connection Setup Screen 3.6 THE ATM CONNECTION SETUP SCREEN To access the ATM Connection Setup screen from the ATM Connections screen, perform the following steps: 1. Use the arrow keys to highlight the CONNECTION TABLE menu item on the ATM Connections screen. 2. Press ENTER. The ATM Connection Setup screen, Figure 3-4, displays. 6E132-25 LOCAL MANAGEMENT INTERFACE 25 ATM CONNECTION SETUP Device Name:6E132-25 Slot Number: X Flash Image Revision: XX.XX.XX BOOTPROM Revision: XX.XX.
Chapter 3: Local Management 3.6.1 NOTE ATM Connection Setup Screen Fields The first two connections shown in Figure 3-4 (with VPI, VCI values of 0, 5 and 0,16 respectively) represent ILMI and UNI. These two connections, even if they are disabled in the Signalling screen (Section 3.15), will always display on the ATM Connection Setup screen. The ATM Connection Setup screen allows the user to view the current configured virtual connections, (PVCs and SVCs) on the HSIM-A6DP.
The ATM Connection Setup Screen Encapsulation Type (Read-Only) This field displays the type of Encapsulation being used to switch Ethernet frames to ATM cells. The three possible options for this field are as follows: • VC Mux 802.3 LANE - VC Based Multiplexed 802.3 LAN Emulation. This method is specified by the ATM Forum LAN Emulation specification. This option is available for SVCs only. • VC Mux 802.3 Bridged - VC Based Multiplexing for Bridged Protocols as defined by the IETF RFC 1483.
Chapter 3: Local Management 3.7 THE ADD/DELETE ENTRY SCREEN To access the Add/Delete Entry screen from the ATM Connection Setup screen perform the following steps: 1. Use the arrow keys to highlight the ADD/DELETE command at the bottom of the ATM Connection Setup screen. 2. Press ENTER, the Add/Delete Entry screen, Figure 3-5, displays. 6E132-25 LOCAL MANAGEMENT INTERFACE 25 ATM Add/Delete Entry Device Name:6E132-25 Slot Number: X Flash Image Revision: XX.XX.XX BOOTPROM Revision:XX.XX.
The Add/Delete Entry Screen Encapsulation Type (Toggle) This field displays the type of data encapsulation that the HSIM-A6DP will use to perform LAN to ATM translation. This field toggles between the following options: • VC Mux 802.3 Bridged - VC Based Multiplexing for Bridged Protocols as defined by the IETF RFC 1483. • LLC Encapsulated - Logical Link Control for Bridged Protocols as defined by the IETF RFC 1483.
Chapter 3: Local Management 3.7.3 Modifying an Entry (PVC) To modify an existing entry (PVC), perform the following steps: 1. Use the arrow keys to highlight the VPI field, and enter the new VPI value. 2. Use the arrow keys to highlight the VCI field and enter the new VCI value; acceptable values are 32 through 1020. 3. Use the arrow keys to highlight the Encapsulation Type field and press the SPACE bar until the desired Encapsulation Type appears. 4. Use the arrow keys to select the ADD/MODIFY command.
The ATM Redundancy Configuration Screen 3.8 THE ATM REDUNDANCY CONFIGURATION SCREEN NOTE There MUST be two APIMs installed in the HSIM-A6DP for the redundancy feature to be available. To access the ATM Redundancy Configuration screen from the ATM screen, perform the following steps: 1. Use the arrow keys to highlight the APIM REDUNDANCY menu item from the ATM screen. 2. Press ENTER. The ATM Redundancy Configuration screen, Figure 3-6, displays.
Chapter 3: Local Management 3.8.1 ATM Redundancy Configuration Screen Fields The ATM Redundancy Configuration screen allows the user to perform the following tasks: • To enable or disable the redundancy feature of the HSIM-A6DP. • To set which port (APIM) is the primary port of the HSIM-A6DP. • To configure the desired procedure that the HSIM-A6DP will go through when activating the redundant port due to problems with the primary port.
The ATM Redundancy Configuration Screen Active Port (Read-Only) This field displays which APIM is currently acting as the active port for the HSIM-A6DP. The Active port field displays 1 or 2. Activation of redundant port (Toggle) This field allows the user to configure how the HSIM-A6DP will activate the redundant port if a problem arises with the primary port. The field toggles between [Automatic] and [Manual]. The default setting for this field is [Automatic].
Chapter 3: Local Management TEST PORTS NOW (Command) This command, when performed, instructs the HSIM-A6DP to perform an APIM redundancy test immediately. When the test is completed, the results are displayed in the Results of previous test field. RESET TO FACTORY DEFAULTS (Command) This command, when performed, resets all the fields in the ATM Redundancy Configuration screen to their default settings. SAVE (Command) This command saves all changes to memory. 3.8.
The ATM Redundancy Configuration Screen 3. Use the arrow keys to highlight the SAVE command at the bottom of the screen and press ENTER. The changes are saved to memory. 3.8.5 Setting the Activation of Redundant Port Field To set the Activation of redundant port field (automatic or manual), perform the following steps: 1. Use the arrow keys to highlight the Activation of redundant port field. 2. Press the SPACE bar to toggle between the choices until the desired mode displays ([Automatic] or [Manual]).
Chapter 3: Local Management 3.8.7 Setting the Periodic Test Status Field To enable or disable the Periodic test status feature, perform the following steps: 1. Use the arrow keys to highlight the Periodic test status field. 2. Press the SPACE bar to toggle between the choices until the desired mode displays ([Enabled] or [Disabled]). 3. Use the arrow keys to highlight the SAVE command at the bottom of the screen and press ENTER. The changes are saved to memory. 3.8.
The ATM Redundancy Configuration Screen 3.8.9 Using the TEST PORTS NOW Command To force the HSIM-A6DP to perform a redundancy test immediately, perform the following steps: 1. Use the arrow keys to highlight the TEST PORTS NOW command. 2. Press ENTER. The HSIM-A6DP performs the redundancy test, and displays the results in the Result of previous test field. NOTE Using the TEST PORTS NOW command will cause the active port to be disabled for up to 2 seconds. 3.8.
Chapter 3: Local Management 3.9 THE ATM LEC SCREEN To access the ATM LEC screen from the ATM screen, perform the following steps: 1. Use the arrow keys to highlight the LAN EMULATION CLIENTS menu item. 2. Press ENTER. The ATM LEC screen, Figure 3-7, displays. 6E132-25 LOCAL MANAGEMENT ATM LEC Screens Flash Image Revision: XX.XX.XX BOOTPROM Revision: XX.XX.
The ATM LEC Screen 3.9.1 ATM LEC Screen Fields The ATM LEC screen contains four menu items that open Local Management screens used to create, maintain, and monitor LAN Emulation Clients (LECs). It also allows the user to search the ARP cache for specific MAC addresses. The following list explains each of the menu items on the ATM LEC screen: LEC TABLE This menu item opens the ATM LEC Table screen. This screen is a read-only screen used to view all LECs currently configured on the HSIM-A6DP.
Chapter 3: Local Management 3.10 THE ATM LEC TABLE SCREEN To access the ATM LEC Table screen from the ATM LEC screen, perform the following steps: 1. Use the arrow keys to highlight the LEC TABLE menu item on the ATM LEC screen. 2. Press ENTER. The ATM LEC Table screen, Figure 3-8, displays. 6E132-25 LOCAL MANAGEMENT INTERFACE 25 ATM LEC Table Flash Image Revision: XX.XX.XX BOOTPROM Revision: XX.XX.
The ATM LEC Table Screen 3.10.1 ATM LEC Table Screen Fields The ATM LEC Table screen is a read-only screen that allows the user to view the status of all LECs currently configured on the HSIM-A6DP. The following list explains each of the ATM LEC Table screen fields: IF (Read-Only) This field displays the MIB-II Interface that this LEC has been assigned dynamically. LEC Index (Read-Only) This field displays the Index of the LEC that was dynamically assigned.
Chapter 3: Local Management initialRegistration - The initialRegistration phase is used by the LEC to confirm that its MAC Address(es) are unique before becoming fully operational on the network. busConnect - While in the busConnect phase, the LEC connects to the Broadcast and Unknown server (BUS). At the end of this the phase, the LEC has a BUS Multicast Send VCC and a BUS Multicast Forward VCC with the BUS. Once these VCCs have been created, the LEC becomes operational on the network.
The LEC Administration Screen 3.11 NOTE THE LEC ADMINISTRATION SCREEN Although the following screen reads “ELAN ADMINISTRATION” this screen is used for LAN Emulation Client (LEC) Administration. In this section, the screen is referred to as the “LEC Administration screen”. To access the LEC Administration screen from the ATM screen, perform the following steps: 1. Use the arrow keys to highlight the LEC ADMINISTRATION menu item from the ATM screen. 2.
Chapter 3: Local Management 3.11.1 LEC Administration Screen Fields The LEC Administration screen allows the user to add/modify or delete LAN Emulation Clients (LECs). New LECs can be configured by the user, or this function can be performed automatically by the HSIM-A6DP. The following list explains each of the LEC Administration screen fields and commands: LEC Index (Modifiable) This field is used to identify this LEC in the ATM Forum’s LEC MIB.
The LEC Administration Screen LAN Type (Read-Only) This field displays the type of ELAN that this LEC joins. This field is read-only and displays [802.3]. This is the only type of ELAN currently supported by the HSIM-A6DP. LES ATM Address (Modifiable) This field displays the address of the LAN Emulation Server with which the LEC registers. If the LEC is configured manually, the LES ATM Address must be entered in this field manually.
Chapter 3: Local Management 3.11.2 Changing the LEC Status (MODIFY MODE Only) To change the LEC Status, perform the following steps: 1. Use the arrow keys to highlight the MODIFY MODE command at the bottom of the screen and press ENTER. 2. Use the arrow keys to highlight the LEC Index field. 3. Enter the Index of the LEC you wish to modify, and press ENTER. 4. Use the arrow keys to highlight the LEC Status field. 5.
The LEC Administration Screen 5. Use the arrow keys to highlight the LECS ATM Address field. Enter the ATM Address of the LECS. This step is optional, and should be performed only when a specific LECS, out of multiple servers, is desired for this LEC. 6. Use the arrow keys to highlight the ADD LEC command at the bottom of the screen and press ENTER. The LEC will now be configured automatically by the HSIM-A6DP. 3.11.
Chapter 3: Local Management 8. Enter the LES ATM Address in the field. Ensure that a valid ATM address is used If there is more than one LECS present on the network, and a specific LECS is desired for this LEC, perform the substeps that follow. a. Use the arrow keys to highlight the LECS ATM Address field. b. Enter the LECS ATM Address in the field. Ensure that a valid ATM address is used. 9. Use the arrow keys to highlight the ADD LEC command at the bottom of the screen and press ENTER.
The LEC Administration Screen 6. Use the arrow keys to highlight the SAVE command at the bottom of the screen and press ENTER. The modified LEC is now entered into the HSIM-A6DP LEC Index. 3.11.6 Deleting an Existing LEC To delete an existing LEC, perform the following steps: 1. Use the arrow keys to highlight the LEC Index field. 2. Enter the LEC Index of the LEC that will be deleted. 3. Use the arrow keys to highlight the DELETE command at the bottom of the screen. 4. Press ENTER. The LEC is deleted.
Chapter 3: Local Management 3.12 THE ELAN PROPERTIES SCREEN To access the ELAN Properties screen from the ATM LEC screen, perform the following steps: 1. Use the arrow keys to highlight the LEC PROPERTIES menu item of the ATM LEC screen. 2. Press ENTER; the ELAN Properties screen, Figure 3-10, displays. 6E132-25 LOCAL MANAGEMENT INTERFACE 25 ELAN PROPERTIES Device Name:6E132-25 Slot Number: X LEC Index: 1 LEC ID: 0 LANE Version: [1.0] Flash Image Revision: XX.XX.XX BOOTPROM Revision: XX.XX.
The ELAN Properties Screen LEC ID (Read-Only) The LEC ID displays the LAN Emulation Client Identifier assigned to this LEC by the LAN Emulation Server when the LEC was created. If the LEC ID field reads “0” it signifies that this LEC is not a member of an emulated LAN, and is not connected to a LAN Emulation Server. Actual ELAN Name (Read-Only) This field displays the name of the ELAN to which this LEC belongs. LEC State (Read-Only) This field displays the current state that the LEC is in.
Chapter 3: Local Management LECS ATM ADDR (Read-Only) This field displays the ATM address of the LAN Emulation Configuration Server. If this LEC was configured manually, this field can be empty. LES ATM ADDR (Read-Only) This field displays the ATM Address of the LAN Emulation Server to which the LEC is connected. BUS ATM ADDR (Read-Only) This field displays the ATM address of the Broadcast or Unknown Server to which the LEC is connected.
The LEC ARP Cache Screen PREV (Command) This command lets you scroll to the previous screen. To go to the previous screen use the arrow keys to highlight the PREV command and press ENTER. The previous ELAN Properties screen displays. 3.13 THE LEC ARP CACHE SCREEN The LEC ARP Cache screen allows the user to view the ATM address, VPI and VCI used to communicate with a MAC address. To access the LEC ARP Cache screen, perform the following steps: 1.
Chapter 3: Local Management 3.13.1 LEC ARP CACHE Screen Fields The following explains each of the LEC ARP Cache screen fields: LEC Index (Modifiable) This field displays the Index of the LEC to which the information displayed on the screen pertains. To select a new LEC Index, use the arrow keys to highlight the LEC Index option and press the SPACE bar to move through the available LECs. When the desired LEC Index displays, press ENTER. The information for the new LEC Index displays.
The LEC ARP Cache Screen NEXT (Command) This command opens the next series of MAC/ATM Address pairs. To access the next series of address pairs, highlight the NEXT command by using the arrow keys and pressing ENTER. The next series of MAC/ATM address pairs displays. SEARCH (Command) This command opens the LEC ARP Cache Search screen. To open this screen, use the arrow keys to highlight the SEARCH command and press ENTER. Proceed to the following section.
Chapter 3: Local Management 3.14 THE LEC ARP CACHE SEARCH SCREEN The LEC ARP Cache screen allows the user to search the HSIM-A6DP LEC ARP Cache for a specific MAC Address. If a match is found, the screen will display the ATM Address of the LEC to which the MAC Address is bound, the ELAN name to which the LEC belongs, and the VPI and VCI being used by the LEC to connect to the listed ATM Address.
The LEC ARP Cache Search Screen 3.14.1 LEC ARP Cache Search Screen Fields The following explains each of the LEC ARP Cache Search screen fields: MAC Address (Modifiable) This field is used to enter the MAC Address for which you wish to search. LEC Index (Modifiable) This field is used to select the LEC Index to which you wish to perform the search. SEARCH (Command) This command initiates the search of the LE-ARP cache for the displayed MAC address. 3.14.
Chapter 3: Local Management When the search is completed, the following information displays: 6E132-25 LOCAL MANAGEMENT LEC ARP CACHE SEARCH SCREEN Module Name:6E132-25 Slot Number: X Flash Image Revision: XX.XX.XX BOOTPROM Revision: XX.XX.XX MAC Address: 00-00-1d-12-34-56 LEC Index: [1] ATM Address: 0000.0000.00.000000.0000.0000.0000.000000000000.
The LEC ARP Cache Search Screen ELAN Name (Read-Only) This field displays the name of the ELAN to which this LEC belongs. VPI, VCI (Read-Only) This field displays the VPI and VCI that the MAC address is currently using. IF (Read-Only) This field displays the MIB-II interface that the associated MAC address is using. LEC Index (Read-Only) This field displays the LEC Index to which this MAC Address belongs.
Chapter 3: Local Management 3.15 THE SIGNALLING SCREEN To access the Signalling screen from the ATM screen, perform the following steps: 1. Use the arrow keys to highlight the SIGNALLING menu item of the ATM Screen. 2. Press ENTER; the Signalling screen, Figure 3-14, displays. 6E132-25 LOCAL MANAGEMENT INTERFACE 25 SIGNALLING Module Name:6E132-25 Slot Number: X Flash Image Revision: XX.XX.XX BOOTPROM Revision: XX.XX.
The Signalling Screen 3.15.1 Signaling Screen Fields The Signaling screen allows the user to set the parameters for all SVCs, to view the Interim Local Management Interface (ILMI) Physical Address, view the current version of UNI being used by the HSIM-A6DP, to disable ILMI and UNI, and to restart ILMI and UNI. The following list explains each of the Signaling screen fields: ILMI Status (Modifiable) This field allows the user to enable or disable the ILMI.
Chapter 3: Local Management UNI Q93b Status (Read-Only) This is a read-only field that displays the current UNI Q93b status. If the HSIM-A6DP is connected to an ATM network, this field should read “Enabled”. If this field reads “Disabled” UNI did not start up correctly, and some UNI services may not be available. If this field remains in a disabled state, check that all appropriate UNI services in the ATM network have been configured properly.
The Signalling Screen NOTE In [Enabled] mode, the user is allowed to force the HSIM-A6DP to use a desired version of UNI, rather than having the HSIM-A6DP use the version of UNI that the ATM switch to which it is connected is currently using. 3. Use the arrow keys to highlight the UNI Version field. 4. Press the SPACE bar to toggle between the options until the desired version of UNI displays. 5. Use the arrow keys to highlight the SAVE command located at the bottom of the screen and press ENTER.
Chapter 3: Local Management 3.15.4 Changing the UNI Status To change the UNI status from the default state of [Enabled] perform the following steps: 1. Use the arrow keys to highlight the UNI Status field. 2. Press the SPACE bar until the option [Disabled] displays. ! CAUTION Before completing the following step, ensure that this caution is fully understood. By disabling UNI, ALL SVCs currently operating on the HSIM-A6DP will be lost. 3.
The Signalling Screen 3.15.7 Setting the UNI Version To set the UNI Version manually, perform the following steps: 1. Use the arrow keys to highlight the ILMI Status field. 2. Press the SPACE bar until the option [Enabled] displays. 3. Use the arrow keys to highlight the UNI Version field. 4. Press the SPACE bar to toggle between the selections [UNI3.0] and [UNI3.1]. 5. With the desired UNI version displayed, use the arrow keys to highlight the SAVE command and press ENTER.
Chapter 3: Local Management 3.16 THE DISCOVERY ELAN SETUP SCREEN To access the Discovery ELAN Setup screen from the ATM screen, perform the following steps: 1. Use the arrow keys to highlight the DISCOVERY ELAN SETUP menu item of the ATM Screen. 2. Press ENTER. The ATM Discovery ELAN Setup screen, Figure 3-14, displays. The DISCOVERY ELAN SETUP menu item will display only if the host device has been set to operate as a SecureFast switch.
The Discovery ELAN Setup Screen 3.16.1 ATM Discovery ELAN Setup Screen Fields The ATM Discovery ELAN Setup screen is used only when the host device is configured to operate as a SecureFast switch. Upon first initialization, the HSIM-A6DP attempts to contact any other HSIM-A6DPs present on the SecureFast network. Once all HSIM-A6DPs have discovered each other, they automatically create a default discovery ELAN.
Chapter 3: Local Management ELAN Name (Modifiable) This field is used to enter the name of the discovery ELAN that the HSIM-A6DP will join, when the discovery ELAN becomes enabled. Mode (Toggle) This field toggles between “Master” and “Slave”. This field currently does not have any effect on the discovery ELAN, and any saved changes will not affect network performance. Status (Toggle) This field toggles between Enabled and Disabled.
The Discovery ELAN Setup Screen 3. Use the arrow keys to highlight the Status field. 4. Press the SPACE bar until the desired mode displays (Enabled or Disabled). NOTE If you do not want the HSIM-A6DP to join the ELAN immediately, the Status field may be set to “Disabled”. When you wish the HSIM-A6DP to join the ELAN, enter this screen and toggle the Status field to “Enabled” and proceed to the following step. 5. Use the arrow keys to highlight the SAVE command at the bottom of the screen. 6.
Chapter 3: Local Management 3.17 USING THE BANDWIDTH ALLOCATION MODE FEATURE The HSIM-A6DP provides a feature that allows the user to create PVCs, and configure each PVC to be guaranteed a set amount of bandwidth, up to the amount of bandwidth that the APIM provides. NOTE Up to 1020 PVCs may be created using the Bandwidth Allocation feature. However, ensure that the total amount of bandwidth provided by the APIM is not exceeded.
Enabling the Bandwidth Allocation Mode Feature 6E132-25 LOCAL MANAGEMENT ATM Connections Screens Device Name:6E132-25 Slot Number: X Flash Image Revision: XX.XX.XX BOOTPROM Revision: XX.XX.XX CONNECTION TABLE Bandwidth Allocation Mode: [ OFF ] SAVE EXIT Figure 3-16 RETURN The ATM Connection Screen 3. Use the arrow keys to highlight the Bandwidth Allocation Mode field. 4. Press the SPACE bar until [ON] displays. 5. Use the arrow keys to highlight the SAVE command at the bottom of the screen. 6.
Chapter 3: Local Management 6E132-25 LOCAL MANAGEMENT ATM Connections Screens Device Name:6E132-25 Slot Number: X Flash Image Revision: XX.XX.XX BOOTPROM Revision: XX.XX.XX WARNING! YOU HAVE ELECTED TO ENABLE BANDWIDTH ALLOCATION MODE. THIS WILL DELETE ALL LECs AND PVCs CURRENTLY CONFIGURED ON THIS DEVICE. UNI AND ILMI WILL BE DISABLED.
Creating PVCs with the Bandwidth Allocation Mode Enabled 3.19 CREATING PVCS WITH THE BANDWIDTH ALLOCATION MODE ENABLED After the Bandwidth Allocation Mode has been enabled and saved, Local Management returns the user to the ATM Connections screen; refer to Figure 3-16. To create PVCs using the Bandwidth Allocation Mode, perform the following steps: 1. From the ATM Connection screen, use the arrow keys to highlight the CONNECTION TABLE field. 2. Press ENTER.
Chapter 3: Local Management 3.19.1 ATM Connection Setup Screen Fields NOTE The first two connections shown in Figure 3-18 (with VPI, VCI values of 0, 5 and 0,16 respectively) represent ILMI and UNI. These two connections, although disabled by the Bandwidth Allocation feature, will always display on the ATM Connection Setup screen. The ATM Connection Setup screen allows the user to view the current configured virtual connections (PVCs only) on the HSIM-A6DP.
Creating PVCs with the Bandwidth Allocation Mode Enabled Encapsulation Type (Read-Only) This field displays the type of Encapsulation being used to switch Ethernet frames to ATM cells. The two possible options for this field are as follows: • VC Mux 802.3 Bridged - VC Based Multiplexing for Bridged Protocols as defined by the IETF RFC 1483. • LLC Encapsulated - Logical Link Control for Bridged Protocols as defined by the IETF RFC 1483.
Chapter 3: Local Management 3.20 THE ADD/DELETE ENTRY SCREEN To access the Add/Delete Entry screen from the ATM Connection Setup screen perform the following steps: 1. Use the arrow keys to highlight the ADD/DELETE command at the bottom of the ATM Connection Setup screen. 2. Press ENTER, the Add/Delete Entry screen, Figure 3-19, displays. 6E132-25 LOCAL MANAGEMENT INTERFACE 25 ATM Add/Delete Entry Device Name:6E132-25 Slot Number: X Flash Image Revision: XX.XX.XX BOOTPROM Revision:XX.XX.
The Add/Delete Entry Screen VPI (Modifiable) This field is used to enter the Virtual Path Identifier of the PVC. The available range for this field is 0 or 1, with a default value of 0. VCI (Modifiable) This field is used to enter the Virtual Channel Identifier of the PVC. The available range for this field is 32 through 1020. AAL Type (Read-Only) This field displays the ATM Adaptation Layer (AAL) being used by the PVC. The HSIM-A6DP uses AAL 5.
Chapter 3: Local Management DELETE (Command) This command appears only if a valid VCI has been entered in the VCI field of the Add/Delete Entry screen. This command deletes the PVC from the HSIM-A6DP connection table. 3.20.2 Adding an Entry (PVC) To add an entry (PVC), perform the following steps: 1. Use the arrow keys to highlight the IF field and enter the MIB-II interface number to which the PVC will be added. If a new MIB-II interface will be used for the PVC, this field can be left at “0”.
The Add/Delete Entry Screen 3.20.3 Modifying an Entry (PVC) To modify an existing entry (PVC), perform the following steps: 1. Use the arrow keys to highlight the IF field and enter the IF value that you want to change. 2. Use the arrow keys to highlight the VPI field and enter the VPI value that you want to change. 3. Use the arrow keys to highlight the VCI field and enter the VCI value that you want to change; acceptable values are 32 through 1020. 4.
Chapter 3: Local Management 3.20.4 Deleting an Entry (PVC) To delete an entry (PVC), perform the following steps: 1. Use the arrow keys to highlight the VPI field and enter the VPI of the PVC that you want to delete. 2. Use the arrow keys to highlight the VCI field and enter the VCI of the PVC that you want to delete. 3. Use the arrow keys to highlight the DELETE command. 4. Press ENTER. The “ENTRY DELETED” message appears at the top of the screen indicating that Local Management has deleted the PVC.
CHAPTER 4 LANVIEW LEDs This chapter describes how to use the LANVIEW LEDs to monitor HSIM status and diagnose HSIM problems. Figure 4-1 shows the location of the LANVIEW LEDs (Transmit, Receive, STS and LNK). NOTE The terms flashing, blinking, and solid used in the LED definition tables of this chapter indicate the following: Flashing indicates an irregular LED pulse. Blinking indicates a steady LED pulse. Solid indicates a steady LED light. No pulsing. 4.
Chapter 4: LANVIEW LEDs Table 4-1 HSIM LEDs LED Color Definition TX (Transmit) Green (Flashing) Cells being transmitted. RX (Receive) Green (Flashing) Cells being received. Table 4-2 APIM LEDs LED Color Definition LNK (Link) Green (Solid) Off Have link. No link. Green (Solid) APIM OK. Red (Solid) Fault with media. In most cases, the APIM automatically corrects this condition without interrupting operations.
APPENDIX A APIM SPECIFICATIONS This appendix provides specifications for Cabletron Systems ATM Port Interface Modules (APIMs). A.1 APIM-11 SPECIFICATIONS Physical Interface: TAXI Media Type: Multimode Fiber Data Rate: 100 Mbps Connector Type: SC Transmit Power: -14db to -18.5db Receive Sensitivity: -14db to -32.5db Loss Budget: -14db to -18.
Appendix A: APIM Specifications A.2 APIM-21 SPECIFICATIONS Physical Interface: OC3 Media Type: Multimode Fiber Data Rate: 155 Mbps Connector Type: SC Transmit Power: -14db to -18.5db Receive Sensitivity: -14db to -32.5db Loss Budget: -14db to -18.
APIM-29 Specifications A.3 APIM-29 SPECIFICATIONS Physical Interface: OC3 Media Type: Single Mode Fiber Data Rate: 155 Mbps Connector Type: SC Transmit Power: -8db to -14db Receive Sensitivity: -6db to -32.5db Loss Budget: -8db to -24.
Appendix A: APIM Specifications A.
APIM-22 Specifications A.5 APIM-22 SPECIFICATIONS Physical Interface: STS3 Media Type: Category 5 Unshielded Twisted Pair Data Rate: 155 Mbps Connector Type: RJ45 Typical Link Distance: 100 Meters The APIM-22R is considered an ATM User Device and therefore has a different signal pin assignment than the ATM Network Equipment as specified by the ATM Forum User-Network Interface (UNI) specification. Figure A-5 shows the pin assignments for the APIM-22R. STS LNK 12345678 APIM-22R 1. Transmit + 2.
Appendix A: APIM Specifications A.6 APIM-67 SPECIFICATIONS Physical Interface: DS3 Media Type: 75 Ohm Coaxial Cable Data Rate: 45 Mbps Connector Type: BNC Typical Link Distance: 136 Meters ! CAUTION The APIM-67R does not use Cell Payload Scrambling. Scrambling must be disabled on any DS3 device connected to the APIM-67R. The APIM-67 conforms to the electrical characteristics specified by ANSI T1.404-1989 Carrier-to-Customer Installation-DS3 Metallic Interface Specification, Section 5.
APIM-67 Specifications RECEIVE CHANNEL JUMPER (GROUNDED) TRANSMIT CHANNEL JUMPER (NOT GROUNDED) 142910 Figure A-6 APIM-67R Default Jumper Settings R Figure A-7 HSIM-A6DP User’s Guide The APIM-67 A-7
Appendix A: APIM Specifications A-8 HSIM-A6DP User’s Guide
