Cabletron Systems 3T02-04 User manual

TOKEN RING SWITCH MODULE

(3T02-04 AND 3T01-04)

USER GUIDE

9031875-01

OFFLINE

RING 1

RX ST RING 2

RX ST RING 3

RX ST RING 4

RX ST PROC

TX 16 TX 16 TX 16 TX 16 PWR

QUAD IEEE 802.5 TOKEN RING (STP)

OFFLINE

RING 1

RX ST RING 2

RX ST RING 3

RX ST RING 4

RX ST PROC

TX 16 TX 16 TX 16 TX 16 PWR

QUAD IEEE 802.5 TOKEN RING (UTP)

Token Ring Switch Module User Guide i

NOTICE

Cabletron Systems reserves the right to make changes in speciﬁcations and other information

contained in this document without prior notice. The reader should in all cases consult Cabletron

Systems to determine whether any such changes have been made.

The hardware, ﬁrmware, or software described in this manual is subject to change without notice.

IN NO EVENT SHALL CABLETRON SYSTEMS BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL,

INDIRECT, SPECIAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES WHATSOEVER (INCLUDING BUT

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DAMAGES.

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Order Number: 9031875-01 May 1996

All other product names mentioned in this manual may be trademarks or registered trademarks of

their respective companies.

Printed on Recycled Paper

Notice

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FCC NOTICE

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two

conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any

interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

NOTE:

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital

device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable

protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment.

This equipment uses, generates, and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed in

accordance with the operator’s manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.

Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause interference in which case the user

will be required to correct the interference at his own expense.

WARNING:

Changes or modifications made to this device which are not expressly approved by the

party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

DOC NOTICE

This digital apparatus does not exceed the ClassA limits for radio noise emissions from digital

apparatus set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of

Communications.

Le présent appareil numérique n’émet pas de bruits radioélectriques dépassant les limites applicables

aux appareils numériques de la class A prescrites dans le Règlement sur le brouillage radioélectrique

édicté par le ministère des Communications du Canada.

VCCI NOTICE

This equipment is in the 1st Class Category (information equipment to be used in commercial and/or

industrial areas) and conforms to the standards set by the Voluntary Control Council for Interference

by Information Technology Equipment (VCCI) aimed at preventing radio interference in commercial

and/or industrial areas.

Consequently, when used in a residential area or in an adjacent area thereto, radio interference may be

caused to radios and TV receivers, etc.

Read the instructions for correct handling.

Notice

Token Ring Switch Module User Guide iii

CABLETRON SYSTEMS, INC. PROGRAM LICENSE AGREEMENT

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The enclosed product (a) was developed solely at private expense; (b) contains “restricted computer

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is proprietary data belonging to Cabletron and/or its suppliers.

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DoD Supplement to the Federal Acquisition Regulations, Section 52.227-7013 (c) (1) (ii) and its

successors, and use, duplication, disclosure by the Government is subject to restrictions as set forth in

subparagraph (c) (1) (ii) of the Rights in Technical Data and Computer Software clause at 252.227-

7013. Cabletron Systems, Inc., 35 Industrial Way, Rochester, New Hampshire 03867-0505.

Token Ring Switch Module User Guide v

CONTENTS

CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION

1.1 Document Conventions...............................................................1-2

1.2 Related Manuals..........................................................................1-3

1.3 Getting Help.................................................................................1-3

1.4 General Description.....................................................................1-4

1.5 Standards....................................................................................1-5

1.6 Connectors..................................................................................1-5

1.7 LEDs............................................................................................1-6

CHAPTER 2 CONNECTING TO THE NETWORK

2.1 Introduction..................................................................................2-1

2.2 Power-up LED Sequence............................................................2-1

2.3 Typical Configurations.................................................................2-2

2.4 Connecting the Token Ring Module to a Hub..............................2-2

2.4.1 Unshielded Twisted Pair.................................................2-2

2.4.2 Shielded Twisted Pair.....................................................2-3

CHAPTER 3 CONFIGURING

3.1 Introduction..................................................................................3-1

3.2 Connecting the LCM....................................................................3-2

3.3 LCM Commands..........................................................................3-3

3.4 Setting the Ring Speed................................................................3-3

3.5 Configuring the Bridging Type.....................................................3-4

3.5.1 Transparent ....................................................................3-4

3.5.2 Source Routing and SRT................................................3-4

3.5.2.1 Bridging Method.............................................3-4

3.5.2.2 Segment Number...........................................3-5

3.5.2.3 Bridge Number...............................................3-5

3.6 Translation Options .....................................................................3-5

3.6.1 ARP Translation..............................................................3-6

3.6.2 Source Routing ARP Translation....................................3-7

3.6.3 IPX Translation ...............................................................3-7

3.6.4 AppleTalk Translation.....................................................3-9

CHAPTER 4 STATISTICS

4.1 Displaying Port Status.................................................................4-1

4.2 Module Statistics .........................................................................4-4

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CHAPTER 5 DIAGNOSTICS ANDTROUBLESHOOTING

5.1 Power-up Diagnostics..................................................................5-1

5.1.1 Power-up Tests...............................................................5-1

5.1.2 Power-up Results............................................................5-2

5.2 Operational Diagnostics...............................................................5-2

5.2.1 Loopback Tests...............................................................5-2

5.2.2 Diagnostic Results...........................................................5-3

5.3 Troubleshooting ...........................................................................5-3

5.3.1 If the Module Fails to Power Up......................................5-3

5.3.2 Connectivity Problems.....................................................5-4

CHAPTER 6 ADDING/SWAPPING MODULES

6.1 Unpacking the Token Ring Switch Module ..................................6-1

6.2 Adding a Token Ring Switch Module...........................................6-1

6.3 Swapping a Module .....................................................................6-3

APPENDIX A TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

APPENDIX B BRIDGING METHODS

B.1 Overview.....................................................................................B-1

B.2 Transparent Bridging .................................................................. B-2

B.3 Source Routing Bridging.............................................................B-3

B.4 Source Routing Transparent Bridging.........................................B-5

INDEX

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CHAPTER 1

INTRODUCTION

This manual is for system administrators responsible for conﬁguring,

monitoring and maintaining theATX. It should be used with the

ATX User

Guide

and the

ATX MIB User Guide

. The contents of each chapter are

described below.

• Chapter 1,

Introduction

, provides general descriptions of the

modules.

• Chapter 2,

Connecting to the Network

, describes how to physically

attach the modules to a Token Ring network.

• Chapter 3,

Configuring

, discusses the software conﬁguration options

for the modules.

• Chapter 4,

Statistics

, provides information on Token Ring port

statistics.

• Chapter 5,

Diagnostics and Troubleshooting

, discusses identifying

possible problems with the modules.

• Chapter 6,

Adding/Swapping Modules

, gives instructions for adding

and replacing Token Ring modules.

• Appendix A,

Technical Specifications

, lists the pertinent technical

information about the modules.

• Appendix B,

Bridging Methods

, discusses transparent, source

routing, and source routing transparent bridging.

Chapter 1:

Introduction

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1.1 DOCUMENT CONVENTIONS

The following conventions are used in presenting information in this

manual:

Commands, prompts, and information displayed by the computer appear

in Courier typeface:

Current Number of Station Addresses: 5

Current Number of Learned Addresses: 133

Number of Defined Filters: 4

Information that you enter appears in Courier bold typeface:

ATX >

status

Information that you need to enter with a command is enclosed in angle

brackets <>. For example, you must enter a <ring speed> for the selected

port:

ATX >

ringspeed <9 16>

In this example, the ring speed for port 9 is set to 16 megabits/second.

Field value options appear in bold typeface. For example, a ﬁlter type can

be either

Entry

Exit

NOTE

Note

symbol. Calls the reader’s attention to any item of

information that may be of special importance.

TIP

Tip

symbol. Conveys helpful hints concerning procedures or

actions.

CAUTION

Caution

symbol. Contains information essential to avoid

damage to the equipment.

Warning

symbol.Warns against an action that could result in

equipment damage, personal injury or death.

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