6H203-24 and 6H253-13 SmartSwitch 6000 Interface Modules Installation User’s Guide 9033380
Only qualified personnel should perform installation procedures. 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.
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Contents Figures............................................................................................................................ xiii Tables ............................................................................................................................. xiv ABOUT THIS GUIDE Using This Guide............................................................................................................xv Structure of This Guide .............................................................
2 NETWORK REQUIREMENTS 2.1 2.2 2.3 3 INSTALLATION 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 3.5 4 4.2 4.3 B.3 xii Module Specifications .....................................................................................A-1 Physical Properties .........................................................................................A-1 Environmental Requirements..........................................................................A-1 Input/Output Ports .....................................................................
Figures Figure 1-1 3-1 3-2 4-1 4-2 B-1 B-2 B-3 B-4 Page The 6H203-24 and 6H253-13 SmartSwitches................................................................. 1-2 Installing an Interface Module ......................................................................................... 3-3 Connecting a Twisted Pair Segment to the SmartSwitch................................................ 3-5 LANVIEW LEDs .......................................................................................................
Tables Table 3-1 4-1 4-2 4-3 4-4 4-5 4-6 4-7 xiv Page Contents of Shipping Container ................................................................................... 3-1 LANVIEW LEDs CPU, Receive, and Transmit Status ................................................. 4-4 Speed and Full Duplex LED Indications ...................................................................... 4-5 Fault Identification.......................................................................................................
About This Guide Welcome to the Cabletron Systems 6H203-24 and 6H253-13 SmartSwitch 6000 Interface Modules Installation User’s Guide. This guide describes the SmartSwitch Interface Modules and provides information concerning network requirements, installation, and troubleshooting. For information about how to use Local Management to configure and manage the SmartSwitch series, refer to the SmartSwitch Series 6H202, 6H203, 6H252, 6H253, 6H258, 6H259, 6H262, 6E233, and 6E253 Local Management User’s Guide.
Structure of This Guide STRUCTURE OF THIS GUIDE This guide is organized as follows: This section provides preliminary information that will aid in using this manual, lists technology and user guides that may help the user to set up and manage the SmartSwitch modules, and gives instructions on how to get help from Cabletron Systems. Chapter 1, Introduction, describes the features of the SmartSwitch modules.
Related Manuals RELATED MANUALS The following manuals are recommended to help the user to set up and manage the SmartSwitches: • SmartSwitch Series 6H202, 6H203, 6H252, 6H253, 6H258, 6H259, 6H262, 6E233, and 6E253 Local Management User’s Guide • 6C105 SmartSwitch 6000 Overview and Setup Guide • Ethernet Technology Guide • Cabling Guide • 802.
Document Conventions DOCUMENT CONVENTIONS The following conventions are used throughout this document: NOTE 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. TIP ! Caution symbol. Contains information essential to avoid damage to the equipment. CAUTION Electrical Hazard Warning symbol.
1 Introduction This chapter introduces the 6H203-24 and 6H253-13 SmartSwitch 6000 interface modules and provides information about how to obtain additional support from Cabletron Systems. Important Notice Depending on the firmware version used in the SmartSwitches, some features described in this document may not be supported. Refer to the Release Notes shipped with the device to determine which features are supported. 1.
Overview COM Port LED Mode Switch System LED LED Mode Switch System LED Network Ports 1-12 Port Status LEDs Port Status LEDs Network Ports 1-24 VHSIM/HSIM Slot 2763_04i Figure 1-1 The 6H203-24 and 6H253-13 SmartSwitches 1-2 Introduction
Overview 1.1.1 Connectivity The SmartSwitch modules connect to Ethernet networks or workstations through the RJ21 ports on the front panel. These ports are IEEE 802.3 10BASE-T and IEEE 802.3u 100BASE-TX compliant. The ports support Unshielded Twisted Pair cables with an impedance between 85 and 111 ohms at lengths up to 100 meters for 10 and 100 Mbps. They also support Category 3 cable for 10 Mbps, but not 100 Mbps. Refer to the Cabletron Systems Cabling Guide for details.
Overview When the modules are connected to the network and powered up, Runtime IP Address Discovery (RAD) checks the modules for an IP address. If one has not yet been assigned (module and 6C105 chassis IP address set to 0.0.0.0), RAD checks to see if any of the module interfaces have a link. If so, RAD sends out Reverse Address Resolution Protocol (RARP) and BootP requests to obtain an IP address from a RARP or BootP server on the network. The RAD requests start at an interval of one per second.
Overview 1.1.6 Remote Monitoring (RMON) The SmartSwitches support all nine Ethernet RMON groups. The Statistics, Alarms, Events and History groups are enabled on all ports by default. Cabletron Systems RMON Actions is a vendor-specific extension of RMON and provides the ability to set an “Action” on any SNMP MIB variable. The Action can be triggered by setting an RMON Event and/or Alarm. An example of an Action would be to turn off a MIB-2 interface if a broadcast threshold is crossed. 1.1.
Overview Administrators can configure up to four rate limit rules per port; however, each rule must not include conflicting 802.1p priority values. In order to control traffic inbound and outbound on the same port, two rate limit rules must be configured (one inbound and one outbound). Since the rate limiting operation occurs after the processing of the multi-layer classification rules, the two features can be combined to provide application-aware rate limiting.
Overview Frame based 802.3x flow control is supported on all Ethernet ports operating in the full duplex mode. Flow control can be enabled or disabled on a port-by-port basis. Back pressure flow control is supported on all Ethernet ports operating in the standard mode of operation. Flow control can be enabled or disabled on a port-by-port basis. 1.1.12 802.1 Port Priority IEEE 802.1 port priority is incorporated in the IEEE 802.1D standard.
Overview 1.1.15 Distributed Chassis Management From a management perspective, the 6C105 SmartSwitch 6000 chassis can be viewed as a single entity with a single IP address. Its systems management functions are distributed to all modules. The chassis can be managed using a single IP address, or the modules can be managed separately by individual IP addresses.
Getting Help 1.2 GETTING HELP For additional support related to this device or document, contact Cabletron Systems using one of the following methods: World Wide Web http://www.cabletron.com/ Phone (603) 332-9400 Internet mail support@cabletron.com FTP Login ftp://ftp.cabletron.com/ anonymous Password your email address To send comments or suggestions concerning this document, contact the Cabletron Systems Technical Writing Department via the following email address: TechWriting@cabletron.
2 Network Requirements Before installing the SmartSwitch modules, 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) The network installation must meet the guidelines in this chapter and in the documents referenced in this chapter to ensure satisfactory performance of the equipment.
100BASE-TX Network 2.3 100BASE-TX NETWORK The fixed ports of the SmartSwitch provide an RJ21 connection that supports Category 5 UTP cabling. 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 The fixed ports of the SmartSwitch support Category 5 UTP cabling with an impedance between 85 and 111 ohms for 10 and 100 Mbps operation.
3 Installation Only qualified personnel should install the SmartSwitch modules. NOTE Read the Release Notes shipped with the device to check for any exceptions to the supported features and operation documented in this guide. This chapter covers the following items: • Unpacking the Module (Section 3.1) • Installing Options (Section 3.2) • Installing the Module into the 6C105 Chassis (Section 3.3) • Connecting to the Network (Section 3.4) • Completing the Installation (Section 3.5) 3.
Installing Options 3.2 INSTALLING OPTIONS If installing an optional HSIM or VHSIM, it must be installed in the 6H253-13 before proceeding to Section 3.3. Complete instructions for installing an optional HSIM or VHSIM are available in the applicable HSIM or VHSIM User’s Guide. For details on how to get manuals, refer to Related Manuals in the About This Guide preface. Refer to Appendix B for the HSIM or VHSIM connector locations. 3.
Installing the Module into the 6C105 Chassis Slot Number Plastic Locking Tab Backplane Connector 1 2 3 4 5 PS1 PS2 Fast Enet 6H253-13 2159-01 Metal Back-Panel Circuit Card Card Guides Figure 3-1 Plastic Locking Tab Installing an Interface Module 5. Examine the module for damage. If any damage exists, DO NOT install the module. Immediately contact Cabletron Systems. Refer to Section 1.2 for details.
Connecting to the Network 6. Locate the slot guides that line up with the number of the slot in which the module will be installed. Install the module in the chassis by aligning the module circuit card between the upper and lower metal rail guides of the desired slot, sliding it into the chassis, and locking down the top and bottom plastic locking tabs, as shown in Figure 3-1. Take care that the module slides in straight and properly engages the backplane connectors. 7.
Connecting to the Network . DPX RX SPD TX LED MODE Switch in RX-TX position LED Mode Switch Screw RX LED RJ21 TX LED Screw Figure 3-2 Connecting a Twisted Pair Segment to the SmartSwitch 3. Verify that a link exists by checking that the port RX (Receive) LED is ON (flashing amber, blinking green, or solid green). If the RX LED is OFF and the TX (Transmit) LED is not blinking amber, perform the following steps until it is on: a.
Completing the Installation e. Ensure that the twisted pair connection meets the dB loss and cable specifications outlined in the Cabletron Systems Cabling Guide. Refer to Related Manuals in the About This Guide preface for information on obtaining this document. If a link is not established, contact Cabletron Systems for technical assistance. Refer to Section 1.2 for details. 4. Repeat steps 1 through 3 above, until all connections have been made. 3.
4 Troubleshooting This chapter provides information concerning the following: • Using the LANVIEW diagnostic and status monitoring system (Section 4.1) • Troubleshooting network and module operational problems (Section 4.2) • Using the RESET button (Section 4.3) 4.1 USING LANVIEW The SmartSwitch modules use Cabletron Systems’ built-in visual diagnostic and status monitoring system called LANVIEW.
Using LANVIEW NOTE The LED mode switch does not change the function of any LEDs on an HSIM or VHSIM installed in the 6H253-13. The default switch setting is the RX-TX (up) position. Table 4-1 provides the definitions of the LED states that occur when the LED mode switch is in the UP position. Table 4-2 provides the definitions of the LED states that occur when the LED mode switch is in the DOWN position.
Using LANVIEW Fast Enet 6H252-17 RESET LED Mode Switch COM CPU LED CPU DPX RX SPD TX LED MODE 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 2X Receive (RX) 4X 6X 8X 9 10 11 12 10X Transmit (TX) RX SPD TX A (Mode Switch in UP Position) 12X 14X DPX Full Duplex Status DPX RX SPD TX 13 14 Speed Status 15 16 (Mode Switch in DOWN Position) B 16X A LED functions when LED MODE switch is in the RX-TX position. This is the default switch setting.
Using LANVIEW Table 4-1 LANVIEW LEDs CPU, Receive, and Transmit Status LED Color State Recommended Action CPU Off Power off. Power up chassis. Red Blinking. Hardware failure Contact Cabletron Systems. has occurred. Solid. Resetting, normal power up reset. If the LED remains red for several minutes, contact Cabletron Systems. Blinking. Crippled. Contact Cabletron Systems. Solid. Testing. If the LED remains amber for several minutes, contact Cabletron Systems. Green Solid. Functional.
Using LANVIEW Table 4-1 LANVIEW LEDs CPU, Receive, and Transmit Status (Continued) LED Color State Recommended Action TX Off Port enabled, and no 1. Ensure that the STA is enabled and that activity. Should flash green there is valid link. The Local every two seconds Management User’s Guide describes indicating BPDUs being how to enable the STA. sent if STA is enabled and 2. Contact Cabletron Systems. there is a valid link. Green Flashing. Indicates None. activity. Rate indicates data rate.
Troubleshooting Checklist 4.2 TROUBLESHOOTING CHECKLIST If the 6H203-24 or 6H253-13 are not working properly, refer to Table 4-3 for a checklist of possible problems, causes, and recommended actions to resolve the problem. Table 4-3 Symptom All LEDs off. Fault Identification Possible Causes 1. Installation error - remove the module and perform installation in accordance with installation instructions. Check connectors for dust or dirt and clean as necessary. 2.
Troubleshooting Checklist Table 4-4 Power System Troubleshooting Possible Causes Instruction Loss of Power to the 6C105 chassis. Perform the following steps: 1. Check ON/OFF switches of 6C105 power supplies. All switches must be in the ON ( | ) position. 2. Check all power cords and cables for proper connection. Examine power cords for fraying or other damage. Replace if necessary. 3. Examine 6C105 chassis power supplies.
Troubleshooting Checklist Table 4-5 Firmware Troubleshooting Possible Causes Instruction Autobaud enabled. Press ENTER (RETURN) (may take up to four times). Terminal setup is not correct. Refer to the Local Management User’s Guide for the setup procedures. Improper console cable pinouts. Refer to Appendix A for proper console port pinouts. The COM port of the device disabled, or the COM port application has been changed. 1. Establish a Telnet connection to the device.
Troubleshooting Checklist Table 4-6 Management System Troubleshooting Possible Causes Instruction Improper Community Names Table. 1. Refer to the Local Management User’s Guide for Community Names Table setup. 2. If the Community Names have been forgotten, refer to Section B.1 for instructions on clearing NVRAM. The module does not have an IP address. 1. Refer to your Local Management User’s Guide for IP address assignment procedure. 2.
Troubleshooting Checklist Table 4-7 Device Setup Troubleshooting Possible Causes Instruction The module detects a looped condition. 1. Verify that Spanning Tree is enabled. Refer to the Local Management User’s Guide for instructions on setting the type of STA. 2. Review network design and delete unnecessary loops. 1. Reenter the lost parameters as necessary. Refer to your Local Management User’s Guide for instructions on configuring the device through Local Management.
Using the RESET Button 4.3 USING THE RESET BUTTON The RESET button located near the upper plastic locking tab of the module (refer to Figure 4-2) resets the processor without affecting the NVRAM. ! CAUTION Pressing the RESET button resets the device, and all current switching being performed by the module is halted. A module downtime of up to two minutes results from this action.
A Specifications This appendix provides operating specifications for the Cabletron Systems SmartSwitch Interface Modules. Cabletron Systems reserves the right to change these specifications at any time without notice. A.1 MODULE SPECIFICATIONS Processors: Intel i960 RISC processor control Power PC Dynamic Random Access Memory (DRAM): 20 MB (expandable to 32 MB) FLASH Memory: 8 MB Shared Memory: 4 MB A.2 PHYSICAL PROPERTIES Dimensions: 46.43 H x 6.05 W x 29.51 D (cm) 18.28 H x 2.38 W x 11.
Input/Output Ports A.4 INPUT/OUTPUT PORTS 6H253-13 Specifications Ports 1 through 12: Fast Ethernet 10/100 Mbps (100BASE-TX compliant) with one RJ21 connector. Slot for optional High Speed Interface Module (HSIM) or Very High Speed Interface Module (VHSIM): Slot accepts optional HSIMs or VHSIMs that provide a variety of physical cabling types. 6H203-24 Specifications Ports 1 through 24: A.5 Fast Ethernet 10/100 Mbps (100BASE-TX compliant) with two RJ21 connectors.
Regulatory Compliance A.6 REGULATORY COMPLIANCE This equipment meets the following safety and electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) requirements: Safety: Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC): UL 1950, CSA C22.2 No 950, 73/23/EEC, EN 60950, IEC 950 FCC Part 15, CSA C108.
B Switch Settings, Upgrades, and Installations This appendix covers the following items: • Setting the mode switches (Section B.1) • Installing the DRAM SIMM (Section B.2) • Location for installing HSIMs or VHSIMs (Section B.3) ! CAUTION B.1 ! You need an antistatic wrist strap (provided with 6C105 chassis) to perform the procedures in this appendix. Use the antistatic wrist strap when performing any of the procedures in this appendix to minimize ESD damage to the devices involved.
Setting the Mode Switches DRAM MODE SWITCH OFF ON 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 2159_34 Figure B-1 Module 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. Changing the switch to the ON position disables Autobaud sensing and sets the COM port to 9600 baud for Local Management sessions.
SIMM Upgrade • Switch 8 – Reset Password/Community Strings. Changing the position of this switch clears only the user-entered passwords stored in NVRAM, and restores the default passwords. Once the module is reset, the passwords can either be reentered or the default passwords (Public and ENTER) may be used. NOTE B.2 Do not change the position of switch 8 unless it is necessary to reset the module super-user configured passwords to their factory default settings.
SIMM Upgrade B.2.2 ! Installing the DRAM SIMM Observe all antistatic precautions when handling sensitive electronic equipment. CAUTION To install a DRAM SIMM, refer to Figure B-3 and proceed as follows: 1. With the SIMM alignment notch oriented as shown in Figure B-3, insert the SIMM down between the connector teeth. 2. Pivot the SIMM downward so the connector clips align with the two side notches of the SIMM and the connector clips lock the SIMM into place.
Installing Optional High Speed Interface Modules B.3 INSTALLING OPTIONAL HIGH SPEED INTERFACE MODULES Figure B-4 shows the location of the two connectors for an optional High HSIM or VHSIM. Depending on if an HSIM or VHSIM is installed, one or both connectors are used. NOTE Refer to the installation instructions for the optional HSIM or VHSIM in the associated user’s guide.
Index Numerics I 100BASE-TX requirements 2-2 10BASE-T connection 3-4 requirements 2-1 Installation connecting to the Network 3-4 High Speed Interface Module B-5 Module 3-1 Very High Speed Interface Module B-5 A L Auto-Negotiation 1-3 C Cable specifications 100BASE-TX network 2-2 10BASE-T network 2-1 COM port pin assignments A-2 Connecting to the network 3-4 LANVIEW LEDs 4-1 LDRAM installation B-4 Local Management introduction 1-7 M Memory upgrading B-3 Mode Switch Bank Settings B-1 D N Distributed
R SmartTrunk, introduction 1-4 Specifications A-1 Standards compatibility 1-8 Redirect functions port and VLAN, introduction to 1-5 Regulatory Compliance A-3 Related Manuals xvii RESET button 4-11 Runtime IP Address Discovery 1-3 T S U Safety A-2 SDRAM installation B-4 SIMMs installing LDRAM B-4 location B-3 Unpacking 3-1 Index-2 Troubleshooting 4-1 checklist 4-6 V VLAN Redirect Function, introduction to 1-5
