SmartSwitch 9000 9A426-02 User’s Guide 9031918-03
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Contents Chapter 1 Introduction Features........................................................................................................................... 1-2 Related Manuals............................................................................................................ 1-4 Getting Help .................................................................................................................. 1-4 Chapter 2 Preparing and Installing the 9A426-02 Module Unpacking the Module.....
Contents Chapter 4 LANVIEW LEDs Chapter 5 Specifications Technical Specifications ................................................................................................ 5-1 CPU .......................................................................................................................... 5-1 Memory ................................................................................................................... 5-1 Address Table Size ................................................
Chapter 1 Introduction The 9A426-02 ATM Module is a hardware-based switching module that supports multiple interfaces simultaneously.
Introduction Conversely, canonical frames destined for the FNB bus on the SmartSwitch 9000 backplane are converted into FDDI packets via the 9A426-02 Module’s FDDI Network Interface Block (FNIB), and then forwarded onto the FNB. Canonical frames destined for the INB bus on the SmartSwitch 9000 backplane are converted into fixed length data packets via the 9A426-02 Module’s INB Network Interface Block (INB NIB), and then forwarded onto the INB.
Introduction LANVIEW LEDs The 9A426-02 Module uses LANVIEW – Cabletron Systems built-in visual diagnostic and status monitoring system. With LANVIEW LEDs, you can quickly identify the device, port, and physical layer status at a glance. ATM 9A426-02 SMB CPU INB FNB A T M 1 A T M 2 Figure 1-1. The 9A426-02 Module NOTE For a complete list of supported MIBs, refer to the release notes provided in the 9A426-02 Module package.
Introduction Related Manuals The manuals listed below should be used to supplement the procedures and technical data contained in this manual.
Chapter 2 Preparing and Installing the 9A426-02 Module This chapter describes the physical layout of the 9A426-02 Module and explains how to prepare and install the module in a SmartSwitch 9000 chassis. WARNING Never expose the module’s components to Electrostatic Discharge: Make sure you have attached the module’s disposable grounding strap to your wrist and always place the module on a non-conductive surface. Unpacking the Module 1. Carefully remove the module from the shipping box.
Preparing and Installing the 9A426-02 Module motherboard daughterboard Figure 2-1. The 9A426-02 Module’s two major circuit boards User-Accessible Components on the Module’s Motherboard The user accessible components on the module’s motherboard include two LookUp Engines, up to two user-installed ATM Memory Upgrade SRAM SIMMs, and up to two user-installed ATM Port Interface Modules (APIMs). See Figure 2-2.
Preparing and Installing the 9A426-02 Module APIM SRAM SIMM Look-Up Engine APIM Look-Up Engine SRAM SIMM Figure 2-2. User Accessible Components on the 9A426-02 Module’s motherboard Look-Up Engines The 9A426-02 Module is shipped with two look-up engines (one for each front panel port). These components are located at the front section of the module as shown in Figure 2-2. Each Look-Up Engine stores MAC Address/Virtual Channel Pairings.
Preparing and Installing the 9A426-02 Module SRAM SIMMs Each front panel port on the 9A426-02 Module is equipped with two megabytes of Static Random Access Memory(SRAM). To increase the SRAM of a front panel port, install the SRAM SIMM from the ATM Memory Upgrade Kit (ATM-MEM-UGK) in the port’s corresponding SIMM socket. To increase the SRAM of the module’s second front panel port, install an additional SRAM SIMM in the port’s corresponding SIMM socket.
Preparing and Installing the 9A426-02 Module Unpacking an APIM 1. Remove the APIM from the shipping box. (Save the box and packing materials in the event the APIM must be reshipped.) 2. Remove the APIM from the non-conductive bag. 3. Examine the APIM and check for damage. If damage exists, DO NOT proceed; contact Cabletron Systems Technical Support. Otherwise, place the APIM back into the non-conductive bag, set the APIM aside, and proceed. 80 pin (female) connector Figure 2-3.
Preparing and Installing the 9A426-02 Module ATM-Port Retaining Plate ATM-Port Retaining Plate Figure 2-4.
Preparing and Installing the 9A426-02 Module 3. Use a Phillips-head screwdriver to remove the two flathead securing screws (see Figure 2-5). Set the screws aside. 4. Remove the ATM-Port Retaining Plate. Set the plate aside. Figure 2-5. Removing the ATM-Port Retaining Plate Inserting an APIM into the 9A426-02 Module 1. Remove the module’s ATM-Port Retaining Plate. 2. Locate the area on the module where APIMs can be installed (shown in Figure 2-4). This area contains eight standoffs (short metal posts).
Preparing and Installing the 9A426-02 Module Figure 2-6. Attaching an APIM to a 9A426-02 Module 7. Press down gently on the APIM to lock its female connector into the 9A426-02 Module’s male connector. 8. Secure the APIM to the module: Use a Phillips-head screwdriver to attach four round-head screws to the four standoffs on the 9A426-02 Module. 9. Attach the 9A426-02 Module’s ATM-Port Retaining Plate (see next page). NOTE Steps 1 through 9 explain how to insert one APIM in the 9A426-02 Module.
Preparing and Installing the 9A426-02 Module Figure 2-7. Attaching the ATM-Port Retaining Plate to the 9A426-02 Module User-Accessible Components on the Module’s Daughterboard The user accessible components on the module’s daughterboard are located on the underside of the daughterboard. These components include an eight position DIP switch, a replaceable SMB-1 PROM, a replaceable BOOT PROM, and sockets for DRAM and FLASH memory. You can access the DIP switch without removing the daughterboard.
Preparing and Installing the 9A426-02 Module DIP Switch An eight-position DIP switch is located on the module’s daughterboard as shown in Figure 2-8. The functions of the switches are listed in Table 2-1. N O DIP Switch (side view in insert) 12 3 4 5 6 7 8 Figure 2-8.
Preparing and Installing the 9A426-02 Module Table 2-1. Function of DIP Switch Switch Function Description Clear Password 1 When toggled, this switch clears user-entered passwords stored in NVRAM, and restores the default passwords. Once the passwords are reset, you can use the defaults or enter new passwords. Clear NVRAM 2 The module uses NVRAM to store user entered parameters such as IP addresses, device name, etc. To reset these parameters to the factory defaults, toggle this switch.
Preparing and Installing the 9A426-02 Module Removing the Daughterboard from the Motherboard WARNING Never expose the module’s components to Electrostatic Discharge. Make sure you have attached the module’s disposable grounding strap to your wrist and always place the module on a non-conductive surface. To remove the module’s daughterboard from the motherboard: 1. Place the module (component side up) on a non-conductive, flat surface.
Preparing and Installing the 9A426-02 Module securing screws Figure 2-9.
Preparing and Installing the 9A426-02 Module SMB-1 PROM BOOT PROM FLASH SIMM slot DRAM SIMM slot DIP Switch Figure 2-10. User-Accessible Components on Underside of Daughterboard SMB-1 PROM The 9A426-02 Module is shipped with an SMB-1 Firmware PROM. The SMB-1 Firmware PROM is located on the underside of the module’s daughterboard as shown in Figure 2-10. To upgrade the SMB-1 PROM, install the SMB-1 PROM Upgrade Kit. Installation instructions are included in the upgrade kit.
Preparing and Installing the 9A426-02 Module BOOT PROM The 9A426-02 Module is shipped with a BOOT PROM. The BOOT PROM is located on the underside of the module’s daughterboard as shown in Figure 2-10. To upgrade the BOOT PROM, install the BOOT PROM Upgrade Kit. Installation instructions are included in the upgrade kit. FLASH SIMM The 9A426-02 Module is shipped with a 4Mb FLASH SIMM. The FLASH SIMM’s socket is located on the underside of the module’s daughterboard as shown in Figure 2-10.
Preparing and Installing the 9A426-02 Module 2. Attach one end of the ESD wrist strap packaged with the SmartSwitch 9000 chassis to your wrist. Plug the other end into the ESD Wrist Strap Grounding receptacle in the lower right corner of the SmartSwitch 9000 Chassis shown in Figure 2-11. 3. Grasp the module and slide it into the slot. Make sure that the module’s circuit card is between the card guides, as shown in Figure 2-11. Check both the upper and lower tracks of the card.
Preparing and Installing the 9A426-02 Module Plastic Tab Jack for ESD Wrist Strap Metal Back-Panel Module Module Guides Warning: Ensure that the circuit card is between the card guides. Lock down the top and bottom plastic tabs at the same time, applying even pressure. Figure 2-11.
Preparing and Installing the 9A426-02 Module The Reset Switch The Reset switch is located under the top plastic tab as shown in Figure 2-12. Use the reset switch to reset the module’s processor, shutdown (power down) the module, and/or restart the module. • To reset the module’s i960 processor, press the reset switch twice within three seconds. • To shutdown the module, press and hold the reset switch for three or more seconds. • To restart the module, press the reset switch momentarily.
Chapter 3 Operation The 9A426-02 Module has three fixed network interface connections: the module’s two front panel ATM ports, and the module’s INB interface each connect to the module’s SmartSwitch ASIC core. In addition to fixed interface connections, the module offers a user-configurable FNB interface. Through Local Management or SNMP, you can connect the module’s SmartSwitch ASIC core to one (or none) of the two FNB interfaces (FNB1 or FNB-2).
Operation Front Panel A T M Backplane ATM Interface SmartSwitch Core (ASICs) 1 A T M 2 FNB-1 Interface FNB-2 Interface INB Interface ATM Interface ATM/FNB-1 Configuration A T M ATM Interface 1 A T M 2 SmartSwitch Core (ASICs) FNB-1 Interface FNB-2 Interface INB Interface ATM Interface ATM/FNB-2 Configuration A T M ATM Interface 1 A T M 2 SmartSwitch Core (ASICs) INB Interface ATM Interface ATM/No FNB Configuration Figure 3-1.
Operation LAN Emulation The 9A426-02 Module interconnects LANs over an ATM network through a method known as LAN Emulation. LAN Emulation, or LANE, is a method that makes a connection-orientated ATM network look and behave like a shared connectionless Ethernet or Token Ring LAN Segment. Unlike other methods of interconnecting LANs over ATM, LANE can handle routable protocols such as TCP/IP, IPX and DECnet, as well as non-routable protocols such as NetBlOS and SNA.
Operation SMB-10 Bus The SMB-10 is a 10Mbs management bus located within the SmartSwitch 9000 which is also used for inter-chassis communication of modules as well as serving as an out-of-band management channel into the SmartSwitch 9000. The SMB-10 is externalized from the chassis via an optional Ethernet Port Interface Module (EPIM) located on the front of the Environmental Module. Through an EPIM connection, full SNMP management of the SmartSwitch 9000 is available out-ofband from user data.
Operation FDDI Network Interface Block The 9A426-02 Module’s FNB Interface includes an FDDI Network Interface Block (FNIB). Canonical frames processed by the module’s SmartSwitch ASIC core that are destined for one of the two FNBs on the SmartSwitch 9000’s backplane are first converted by the FNIB into FDDI packets and then transmitted onto the selected FNB.
Operation An equally important SecureFast Virtual Networking feature is a broadcast interception service which resolves issues such as security, broadcasts, multi-casts and network flooding. Broadcast interception allows customers to cost-effectively control broadcast traffic in a switched network without requiring a router. i960 Core The i960 core provides the SNMP protocol stacks, to support industry standard MIBs. Additionally, Cabletron enterprise extension MIBs are supported for each media type.
Chapter 4 LANVIEW LEDs The front panel LANVIEW LEDs indicate the status of the module and aid in troubleshooting the module. The LANVIEW LEDs of the 9A426-02 Module are shown in Figure 4-1. ATM 9A426-02 System Status INB Receive SMB INB CPU INB Transmit FNB FNB Transmit FNB Receive ATM Receive ATM Transmit A T M 1 ATM Transmit ATM Receive A T M 2 Figure 4-1.
LANVIEW LEDs The functions of the System Status (SMB and CPU) LEDs are listed in Table 4-1. Table 4-1. System Status (SMB and CPU) LEDs LED Color State Description Green Functional Fully operational Yellow/Green Booting Blinks yellow and green while booting Yellow Testing Performing power-up testing Yellow (Flashing) Crippled Not fully operational (i.e.
LANVIEW LEDs The status of the FNB Receive LED is listed in Table 4-4. Table 4-4. FNB Receive LED LED Color State Green Link exists, no activity, port is enabled Yellow (Flashing) Link exists, activity, port is enabled Red No link, port is disabled Red (Flashing) Link exists, port is disabled Off No link, no activity, port is enabled The status of the FNB Transmit LED is listed in Table 4-5. Table 4-5.
LANVIEW LEDs The status of the ATM Transmit LED is listed in Table 4-7. Table 4-7. ATM Transmit LEDs LED Color State Green (Flashing) Activity Red Failure Off No Activity The following section lists the conditions of the APIM status (STS) and link (LNK) LANVIEW LED’s. An example showing the location of LANVIEW LEDs on an APIM is presented in Figure 4-2. For further information about a particular APIM, refer to that specific APIM’s documentation. STS LNK 12345678 Figure 4-2.
LANVIEW LEDs The status of the APIM Link (LNK) LED is listed in Table 4-9. Table 4-9.
LANVIEW LEDs 4-6
Chapter 5 Specifications Technical Specifications CPU Intel i960 RISC-based microprocessor Memory Main Memory: 16 Mb standard (expandable) Flash Memory: 4 Mb standard (expandable) Address Table Size 16,000 entries (expandable) Power 100 - 125 VAC or 200 - 250 VAC @ 50 - 60 Hz Network Interfaces APIM Connectors 5-1
Specifications Standards ATM Forum UNI v3.0/3.1 ITU I.361 ATM Layer Q.2931 LAN Emulation v1.0 Safety ! CAUTION It is the responsibility of the person who sells the system to which the module will be a part to ensure that the total system meets allowed limits of conducted and radiated emissions. This equipment meets the safety requirements of: UL 1950 CSA C22.2 No.
Specifications Physical Dimensions 35.0 D x 44.0 H x 6.0 W centimeters (13.8 D x 17.4 H x 1.2 W inches) Weight Unit: Shipping: 4.525 kgs. (10 lbs.) <6.787 kgs. (15 lbs.
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