® MRXI-22/24 Management Module Guide
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Contents Preface What Is in This Guide .......................................................................................................... ix Conventions ............................................................................................................................x Related SPECTRUM Documentation....................................................................................x Other Related Documentation .................................................................................
Chapter 3 Configuration Views (Continued) Module and Port Configuration Views ...............................................................................3-8 Module Management (Module Configuration View Only)..........................................3-8 Port Management (Port Configuration View Only) ....................................................3-9 Trap Configuration .....................................................................................................3-10 Alarm Configuration......
Figures Chapter 1 Figure 1-1. Figure 1-2. Figure 1-3. Figure 1-4. Figure 1-5. Chapter 2 Figure 2-1. Figure 2-2. Figure 2-3. Introduction Using Double-Click Zones to Access SPECTRUM View ..................................... 1-3 Using the Icon Subviews Menu to Access SPECTRUM Views .......................... 1-4 Accessing Device-Specific Subviews from Labels ............................................... 1-4 SPECTRUM Views Roadmap ...........................................................................
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Tables Chapter 2 Table 2-1. Table 2-2. Table 2-3. Chapter 4 Table 4-1. Device Views Device Icon Subviews Menu.................................................................................. 2-4 Interface Status ..................................................................................................... 2-6 Hub Stack Icon Subviews Menu ........................................................................... 2-6 Event and Alarm Messages MRXI-22/24 Events and Alarms ...........................
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Preface Use this guide as a reference for the SPECTRUM MRXI-22/24 management software. Before using this guide, you should be familiar with SPECTRUM’s functions and navigational techniques as described in the Administration documentation and the Operation documentation. For the purposes of this guide, the MRXI-22/24 is referred to as “device.
Conventions Conventions This guide uses the following conventions: • Menu selections and buttons referenced in text appear in bold; for example, Configuration or Detail. • Button names appear in shadowed boxes when introducing paragraphs describing their use; for example: Help • Menu navigation appears in order of selection; for example, Icon Subviews -> Utilities -> Application. • Referenced chapter titles and section headings appear in italics. • Referenced documents appear in bold italics.
Other Related Documentation Other Related Documentation Refer to the following documentation for more information on managing TCP/ IP-based networks: Martin, James, Kathleen Kavanagh Chapman, Joe Leben. Local Area Networks: Architectures and Implementations, 2d ed. Englewood Cliffs, NJ: Prentice Hall, 1994. Rose, Marshall T. The Simple Book: An Introduction to Management of TCP/IP-based Internets. Englewood Cliffs, NJ: Prentice Hall, 1991. Stallings, William. Data and Computer Communications, 4th ed.
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Chapter 1 Introduction What Is in this Chapter This chapter introduces the SPECTRUM management module for the MRXI22/24. It describes the following: • • • • • MRXI-22/24 Management Module SPECTRUM Model Type Accessing SPECTRUM Views SPECTRUM Views Roadmap SPMA Support MRXI-22/24 Management Module The MRXI-22 and MRXI-24 are standalone multi-port repeating hubs. The MRXI-22 contains twelve RJ-45 connectors, the MRXI-24 contains 24 RJ-45 connectors.
SPECTRUM Model Type SPECTRUM Model Type The model type HubCSIMRXi refers to the management module software package used to specify attributes, actions, and associations for the physical MRXI-22 or -24 device using the Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) and Management Information Bases (MIBs) for that device. Accessing SPECTRUM Views Icons and labels that display information within an icon, provide access to SPECTRUM views.
Accessing SPECTRUM Views Figure 1-1. Using Double-Click Zones to Access SPECTRUM View Accesses the Configuration view; see Chapter 3, Configuration Views. Accesses the Device Topology view; refer to the SPECTRUM Views Reference. Model Name Accesses the Device view; see Chapter 2, Device Views. HubCSIMRXi Accesses the Performance view; refer to the SPECTRUM Views Reference.
Accessing SPECTRUM Views Figure 1-2. Using the Icon Subviews Menu to Access SPECTRUM Views Model Name HubCSIMRXi View Go Back Ctrl+b Go Up Icon Subviews View Path New View Bookmarks View History... Current View Info... Notes... Jump by name... Zoom Map Hierarchy Figure 1-3. Close Ctrl+c Navigate Alarms Performance Notes...
SPECTRUM Views Roadmap SPECTRUM Views Roadmap Figure 1-4 shows a “roadmap” of the SPECTRUM views for this device. These views are accessible from double-click zones (Figure 1-1) and Icon Subviews menus (Figure 1-2, and Figure 1-3). Figure 1-4. SPECTRUM Views Roadmap Performance view; refer to the SPECTRUM Views Reference. Device views; see Chapter 2, Device Views. Chassis Device View. Configuration views; see Chapter 3, Configuration Views. MRXI Device Configuration View. Repeater Configuration View.
SPMA Support SPMA Support SPECTRUM also supports the SPECTRUM Portable Management Application (SPMA) functionality for the MRXI-22/24. To open the SPMA Applications view, do the following: 1. Highlight the Device icon. 2. From the View menu, select Icon Subviews -> Utilities -> Applications.... Figure 1-5 shows an example of an SPMA Applications view. Figure 1-5.
Chapter 2 Device Views What Is in this Chapter This chapter describes the following Device views and subviews available for the MRXI-22/24: • Chassis Device view See Chapter 1, Introduction for information on Accessing SPECTRUM Views.
Chassis Device View Chassis Device View This view shows a logical representation of the device chassis and its interfaces or ports. The Chassis Device view provides menu and double-click zone access to the views that monitor the interfaces. Figure 2-1 shows an example of the Chassis Device view for the MRXI-22. Figure 2-1.
Chassis Device View Device Icon Device Icon This icon is a logical representation of the physical module and its front panel interfaces or ports. This section describes the information available from the icon. Figure 2-2 shows an example of a Device icon. The callouts displayed in this illustration identify the label name and the view to which it provides double-click access. Example: Device Type/ Performance View displays the type of device and provides double-click access to the Performance View.
Chassis Device View Device Icon Device Identification Label This label provides the following information (See Figure 2-2): Device Number Identifies the device’s location in the Stack. Double-click this area to open the Notes Facility described in the SPECTRUM Views Reference. Device Label Identifies the type of device. Double-click this label to open the Performance view described in the SPECTRUM Views Reference.
Chassis Device View Port Identification Label Table 2-1. Device Icon Subviews Menu (Continued) Module Security Configuration Opens the Repeater Security View described in the SPECTRUM Portable Management Application for the MRXI-22/24 User’s Guide. Repeater Redundancy Opens the Repeater Redundancy Circuit View which allows you to set up redundancy on the device. Enable All Ports Displays the Enable All Ports view, which allows you to enable all the ports on the module.
Chassis Device View Port Identification Label Port Status Displays the port activity status. Table 2-2 lists the possible states. Doubleclick this label to open the Port Configuration view described in the SPECTRUM Views Reference. Table 2-2. Interface Status Color Status Description Green ON Port is forwarding. Blue UNK The status is unknown. Blue OFF Port is off. Red SEG Segmented. Yellow NLK No Link. Port Packet Rate Displays the number of packets transmitted.
Chassis Device View Port Identification Label Table 2-3. 9030751 E7 Hub Stack Icon Subviews Menu (Continued) Port Security Configuration Opens the Repeater Security View described in the SPECTRUM Portable Management Application for the MRXi-22/-24 User’s Guide. Enable/Disable Port Displays the Enable/Disable Port View which allows you to toggle the selected port between enabled and disabled states.
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Chapter 3 Configuration Views What Is in this Chapter This chapter describes the Configuration views available for the MRXI-22/24 hubs. These views display network configuration and operating information for the device and its interfaces.
MRXI Device Configuration View MRXI Device Configuration View This view provides device-specific configuration information as well as access to other views that allow you to configure device components. To access the MRXI Device Configuration view do the following: 1. Highlight the device icon. 2. From the Icon Subviews menu, select MRXI Configuration.
MRXI Device Configuration View Interface Configuration Table MRXI-22/24 Component Table View This view provides information on the device firmware components. Clicking in the Community String Fields allows you to change the selected component’s community strings. The Component Status button allows you to enable or disable the selected component. ID Displays the identification number for this component. Name Displays the name of this component. Basic Community String Displays the community password.
Repeater Configuration View Community String Information View Change Time Displays the SystemUpTime value when the interface entered its current operational state. Q. Length Displays the maximum length of the outbound queue in packets. P. Size Displays the largest Maximum Transmission Unit (MTU) that can be transmitted or received by the interface measured in octets.
Repeater Configuration View Repeater Management To access the Repeater Configuration view do the following: 1. Within the Application view, highlight the MRXiRptr icon. 2. From the Icon Subviews menu, select Configuration. Repeater Management This area of the Repeater Configuration view provides the following port information: Port Count Displays the total number of ports on this LAN segment. Ports On Displays the total number of ports on this network currently in the ON state.
Repeater Configuration View Trap Configuration Trap Configuration This area of the Repeater Configuration view allows you to enable or disable any of the following types of traps: Link Traps Allows you to Enable the Link Trap generation, such that all packets indicating a change in link status are reported within the trap database. Segmentation Traps Allows you to Enable the Segmentation Trap generation, such that all packets indicating a change in segmentation status are reported within the trap database.
Repeater Configuration View Collision Threshold Displays the threshold number of collisions per good packet, within the alarm timebase, that will generate a collision alarm. You can modify this value. Broadcast Alarms Allows you to configure whether broadcast alarms are disabled or enabled. Broadcast Threshold Displays the threshold number of broadcasts received, within the alarm timebase, that will generate a broadcast alarm. You can modify this value.
Module and Port Configuration Views Board Map Board Map This area of the Repeater Configuration view displays a series of read-only indicators displaying the slot numbers where the repeater resides in the MMAC-FNB chassis. Standalone devices, such as the MRXI-22/24, will always exist in Slot-1. Manages This area of the Repeater Configuration view displays the user-supplied or default model name of the device managing this repeater.
Module and Port Configuration Views Ports Operational Displays the number of ports on this module currently transmitting/receiving data. Module Ports Allows you to Enable all the ports on this module. You can also enable module ports by selecting Enable All Ports from the Icon Subviews menu. Port Management (Port Configuration View Only) This area of the Port Configuration view provides the following information for the selected port: Port ID Displays the number of the module port.
Module and Port Configuration Views Trap Configuration Trap Configuration This area of the Module or Port Configuration View allows you to enable or disable any of the following types of traps: Link Traps Allows you to Enable Link Trap generation, such that all packets indicating a change in link status are reported within the trap database.
Module and Port Configuration Views Collision Threshold Displays the threshold number of collisions per good packet, within the alarm timebase, that will generate a collision alarm. You can modify this value. Collision Alarm Condition Allows you to disable the module or port if the collision alarm conditions described above are met and an alarm for the module or port is generated.
Source Addressing Source Addressing Source Address Tables are used to determine which frames will be forwarded from one network segment to another. This section provides a description of the source addressing views used to establish a source address table for the MRXI-22/24. Module Source Address Table View To access the Module Source Address Table view do the following: 1. Highlight the MRXI-22/24 Device Icon. 2. From the Icon Subviews menu, select Module Source Address Table.
Source Addressing Port Source Address Table View Board Number The module through which packets are being sent for the specified ethernet source address. Port Number The port through which packets are being sent for the specified ethernet source address. Port Source Address Table View To access the Port Source Address Table view do the following: 1. Highlight the MRXI-22/24 Device Icon. 2. From the Icon Subviews menu, select Port Source Address Table.
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Chapter 4 Event and Alarm Messages What Is in this Chapter This chapter describes the types of events and alarms generated by the MRXI22/24 and any probable cause messages corresponding to these alarms. MRXI-22/24 Events and Alarms Table 4-1 describes the event messages appearing in the Event Log, and any corresponding probable cause messages that may be displayed in the Enterprise Alarm Manager View for the MRXI-22/24. Table 4-1.
MRXI-22/24 Events and Alarms Table 4-1. MRXI-22/24 Events and Alarms (Continued) CsEvFormat/Event00010308 CsPCause/Prob00010308 {d "%w- %d %m-, %Y - %T"} A(n) {t} device, named {m}, has detected a communication Link Down. (event [{e}]) Communication link is down. CsEvFormat/Event00010309 No Probable cause message. {d "%w- %d %m-, %Y - %T"} A(n) {t} device, named {m}, has detected a communication Link Up.
MRXI-22/24 Events and Alarms Table 4-1. MRXI-22/24 Events and Alarms (Continued) CsEvFormat/Event000d0105 CsPCause/Prob000d0105 {d "%w- %d %m-, %Y - %T"} New source 1) The device is new. 2) The device has address {X 5}, is detected on {m} ({t}), port been powered up but has not transmitted {I 3} of module in slot {I 1}. (event [{e}]) a packet with the aging time period.
MRXI-22/24 Events and Alarms Table 4-1. MRXI-22/24 Events and Alarms (Continued) CsEvFormat/Event000d010f CsPCause/Prob000d010f {d "%w- %d %m-, %Y - %T"} User defined The device(s) attached to this module may traffic threshold - {I 1} packets within {I 3} have an application which requires a seconds, exceeded on module {I 5} of {m} large amount of network bandwidth. ({t}).
MRXI-22/24 Events and Alarms Table 4-1. MRXI-22/24 Events and Alarms (Continued) CsEvFormat/Event000d0115 CsPCause/Prob000d0115 {d "%w- %d %m-, %Y - %T"} Port Topology type changed. Port {I 3} of module in slot {I 1} has changed from {T PrtTopoStatus 5} port on {m} ({t}). (event [{e}]) The number of addresses in the source address table has changed. If three or more addresses are learned on a port for one aging time period, the port is designated as a trunk port.
MRXI-22/24 Events and Alarms Table 4-1. MRXI-22/24 Events and Alarms (Continued) CsEvFormat/Event000d011b CsPCause/Prob000d011b {d "%w- %d %m-, %Y - %T"} Environment 1) The power supply may be defective. 2) Voltage Low condition has been detected An AC power failure has occurred into the by power supply in slot {I 1} of {m} ({t}). power supply module.
MRXI-22/24 Events and Alarms Table 4-1. MRXI-22/24 Events and Alarms (Continued) CsEvFormat/Event000d0126 CsPCause/Prob000d0126 {d "%w- %d %m-, %Y - %T"} System Voltage Normal condition has been detected by {m} ({t}). (event [{e}]) The problem with the internal 5 volt line of the system has been corrected. CsEvFormat/Event000d0127 CsPCause/Prob000d0127 {d "%w- %d %m-, %Y - %T"} An EPIM has An Ethernet Port Interface Module been removed from port {I 3} on module in (EPIM) has been physically removed.
MRXI-22/24 Events and Alarms Table 4-1. MRXI-22/24 Events and Alarms (Continued) CsEvFormat/Event000d0133 CsPCause/Prob000d0133 {d "%w- %d %m-, %Y - %T"} Broadcast The broadcast (packets per time interval) threshold exceeded {I 1} total packets in {I threshold has been exceeded for the 3} seconds on repeater network {I 5} of {m} repeater. ({t}).
MRXI-22/24 Events and Alarms Table 4-1. MRXI-22/24 Events and Alarms (Continued) CsEvFormat/Event000d013b CsPCause/Prob000d013b {d "%w- %d %m-, %Y - %T"} Alternate Router Redundancy for the managing Path Repeater Management has activated device model has probably been activated. for {m} of type {t} Network Address changed from {O 1} to {O 2}.
MRXI-22/24 Events and Alarms Table 4-1. MRXI-22/24 Events and Alarms (Continued) CsEvFormat/Event000d113f CsPCause/Prob000d113f {d "%w- %d %m-, %Y - %T"} Port Learning A port's learning mode has changed Mode is {T LearnMode 3} for the port #{I between one-time learn mode and 2}, located in port group {I 1} of {m} ({t}). continuous learn mode. (event [{e}]) CsEvFormat/Event00010810 CsPCause/Prob00010810 {d "%w- %d %m-, %Y - %T"} RMON rising threshold trap received from model {m} of type {t}.
MRXI-22/24 Events and Alarms Table 4-1. 9030751 E7 MRXI-22/24 Events and Alarms (Continued) CsEvFormat/Event000d1101 CsPCause/Prob000d1101 {d "%w- %d %m-, %Y - %T"} AC Utility Line Failure. The AC power to the UPS monitored by {m} ({t}) is offline. (event [{e}]) The UPS is now operating on battery backup and the utility voltage is not within a safe-operating range for your equipment. CsEvFormat/Event000d1102 CsPCause/Prob000d1102 {d "%w- %d %m-, %Y - %T"} AC Utility Line Recovery.
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Index A Accessing the Device Configuration View 3-2 Admin Status 3-3 Administrative Status 3-9 Ageing Interval 3-5 Alarm Configuration 3-6, 3-10 Messages 4-1 Alignment 3-7 B Bandwidth 3-3 Basic Community String 3-4 Board Map 3-8 Board Number 3-13 Broadcast Alarm 3-11 Condition 3-11 Alarms 3-7 Threshold 3-7, 3-11 CRC 3-7 Cyclical Redundancy Checks 3-7 D Date 3-2 Description 3-3 Device Name 3-2 View 2-1 Device Configuration Information 3-2 Device Configuration View 3-2 Device Icon 2-3 Device Icon Subviews
F N Find Source Address 3-12 Firmware Revision 3-2 Name 3-3, 3-4 Network Port 3-5 Network Address 3-12 Network Port Security 3-5 No_Resource 3-7 Notice v Number of Interfaces 3-3 G Generic View 3-1 Banner 3-2 Getting Help xi Giants 3-7 O H Hardware Revision 3-2 HubCSIMRXi 1-2 I ID 3-3, 3-4 Interface Configuration Table 3-3 L Link Status 3-9 Traps 3-10 Link Traps 3-6 M MAC Address 3-2 Management Module Definition 1-1 Manages 3-8 Model Name 3-12 Module Management 3-8 Ports 3-9 Source Address Table Vie
S Segmentation Status 3-9 Traps 3-10 Segmentation Traps 3-6 Set Topological State 3-9 Source Address 3-12 Board/Port Location View 3-12 Source Address Management 3-5 Source Address Traps 3-6, 3-10 Source Addressing 3-12 SPECTRUM Portable Management Application 1-6 SPECTRUM Model Type 1-2 SPECTRUM Views Roadmap 1-5 SPMA Application View 1-6 SPMA Applications 1-6 SPMA Support 1-6 Status 3-3 T TCP/IP Based Networks xi Timebase 3-6 Topological State 3-9 Trademarks v Traffic Alarm 3-10 Condition 3-10 Alarms 3-6