VHSIM2-A6DP User’s Guide APIM 1 APIM 2 STS 9032825-02 VHSIM2-A6DP STS LNK LNK APIM-21R APIM-21R
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Contents Figures ............................................................................................................................................ x Tables.............................................................................................................................................xii ABOUT THIS GUIDE Who Should Use This Guide......................................................................................... xiii Structure of this Guide .......................................
3.2 3.3 3.4 3.5 3.6 3.7 3.8 3.9 3.10 3.11 3.12 3.13 3.14 3.15 3.16 viii Contents Accessing the VHSIM2-A6DP ATM Screen.................................................... 3-8 ATM Connections Screen ............................................................................. 3-10 ATM Connection Setup Screen..................................................................... 3-11 Traffic Management PVC Priority Assignments ............................................ 3-14 3.5.
3.17 3.18 3.19 4 LANVIEW LEDS 4.1 A VHSIM2-A6DP LEDs ...................................................................................... 4-1 VHSIM2-A6DP SPECIFICATIONS A.1 B Signalling Screen .......................................................................................... 3-57 3.17.1 Changing the UNI Version............................................................. 3-59 3.17.2 Changing the ILMI Status to Disabled ........................................... 3-59 3.17.
Figures Figure Page 1-1 2-1 2-2 2-3 2-4 2-5 2-6 3-1 3-2 3-3 3-4 3-5 3-6 3-7 3-8 3-9 3-10 3-11 3-12 3-13 3-14 3-15 3-16 3-17 3-18 3-19 3-20 3-21 4-1 B-1 B-2 B-3 B-4 B-5 B-6 VHSIM2-A6DP ................................................................................................................ 1-1 Removing the APIM Coverplate ...................................................................................... 2-3 Installing an APIM .....................................................................
B-7 B-8 B-9 VAPIM-31 ........................................................................................................................B-7 VAPIM-39 ........................................................................................................................B-8 VAPIM-39LR ...................................................................................................................
Tables Table 3-1 3-2 4-1 4-2 xii Page Event Messages ........................................................................................................... 3-4 Keyboard Conventions ................................................................................................. 3-5 VHSIM2-A6DP LEDs .................................................................................................... 4-2 APIM LEDs ........................................................................................
About This Guide Welcome to the Enterasys Networks VHSIM2-A6DP User’s Guide.
Related Manuals Chapter 4, LANVIEW LEDs, describes how to use the VHSIM2-A6DP LEDs to monitor VHSIM performance and status. Appendix A, VHSIM2-A6DP Specifications, describes environmental specifications and safety requirements for the VHSIM2-A6DP. Appendix B, APIM and VAPIM Specifications, describes specifications and features for each of the APIMs and VAPIMs available for the VHSIM2-A6DP.
Related Manuals DOCUMENT CONVENTIONS The following conventions are used throughout this document: NOTE: Calls the reader’s attention to any item of information that may be of special importance. TIP: Conveys helpful hints concerning procedures or actions. CAUTION: Contains information essential to avoid damage to the equipment. ELECTRICAL HAZARD: Warns against an action that could result in personal injury or death due to an electrical hazard.
Related Manuals x A lowercase italic x indicates the generic use of a letter (e.g., xxx indicates any combination of three alphabetic characters). n A lowercase italic n indicates the generic use of a number (e.g., 19nn indicates a four-digit number in which the last two digits are unknown). [] In the Local Management screens, brackets indicate that a value may be entered or selected.
1 Introduction This chapter provides a brief overview of the VHSIM2-A6DP and provides information on obtaining additional help from Enterasys Networks. Figure 1-1 VHSIM2-A6DP APIM 1 APIM 2 VHSIM2-A6DP STS STS LNK LNK APIM-21R APIM-21R 2825_01 NOTE: Unless noted otherwise, all Enterasys Networks APIMs and VAPIMs available for the VHSIM2-A6DP are referred to as “APIMs” in this document. 1.
Overview 1.1.1 ATM Port Interface Modules (APIMs and VAPIMs) The VHSIM2-A6DP supports two Enterasys Networks APIMs for ATM connectivity and redundancy. APIMs for any interface can be installed into the VHSIM2-A6DP. The two APIMs installed may be of any combination of physical layer cable type and bandwidth.
Getting Help 1.2 GETTING HELP For additional support related to the product or this document, contact Enterasys Networks using one of the following methods: World Wide Web http://www.enterasys.com/ Phone (603) 332-9400 Internet mail support@enterasys.com FTP ftp://ftp.enterasys.com Login anonymous Password your email address To send comments or suggestions concerning this document, contact the Technical Writing Department via the following email address: TechWriting@enterasys.
2 Installation This chapter contains instructions for the following tasks: • Unpacking the VHSIM2-A6DP (Section 2.1) • Installing APIMs (Section 2.2) • Installing a VHSIM2-A6DP (Section 2.4) To install the VHSIM2-A6DP and APIMs, the following tools are required: • Antistatic wrist strap (provided with the 6C105 chassis or standalone device) • Phillips screwdriver 2.
Installing APIMs 2.2 INSTALLING APIMs NOTE: To install VAPIMs, refer to Section 2.3. ELECTRICAL HAZARD: Only qualified personnel should install or service this unit. To install an APIM into the VHSIM2-A6DP, proceed as follows: 1. Attach the antistatic wrist strap (refer to the instructions on the antistatic wrist strap package). 2. Remove and save the faceplate screws attaching the faceplate to the VHSIM2-A6DP. See Figure 2-1. Remove the VHSIM2-A6DP faceplate. 3.
Installing APIMs Figure 2-1 Removing the APIM Coverplate Standoff Screws APIM Coverplate AP IM 1 AP IM Faceplate Screws 2 VH SI M2 -A 6D P 2825_02 Installation 2-3
Installing APIMs 4. Align the APIM connector with the VHSIM2-A6DP connector pins as shown in Figure 2-2. CAUTION: Ensure that the APIM connector aligns with the VHSIM2-A6DP connector pins to prevent bending the pins. This can damage both the VHSIM2-A6DP and the module.
Installing VAPIMs 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. If the APIM does not sit flush with the standoffs, ensure that the pins have been inserted into the correct connector on the VHSIM2-A6DP. Refer to Figure 2-2. 6. Secure the APIM with the screws saved in step 3. The screw used to attach the rear of the APIM to the standoff is optional, and is not necessary for proper installation. Refer to Figure 2-2. 7.
Installing VAPIMs Figure 2-3 Removing the APIM Coverplate Standoff Screws APIM Coverplate AP IM 1 AP IM Faceplate Screws 2 VH SI M2 -A 6D P 2825_02 2-6 Installation
Installing VAPIMs 4. Align the VAPIM connectors into the VHSIM2-A6DP connectors as shown in Figure 2-4. CAUTION: Ensure that the VAPIM connectors align with the VHSIM2-A6DP connectors to prevent bending the pins. This can damage both the VHSIM2-A6DP and the module.
Installing a VHSIM 5. Press down firmly on the VAPIM until the pins slide all the way into the connector. Ensure the VAPIM sits flush on the standoffs. 6. Secure the VAPIM with the screws saved in step 3. The screw used to attach the rear of the VAPIM to the standoff is optional, and is not necessary for proper installation. Refer to Figure 2-4. 7. Reattach the faceplate to the VHSIM2-A6DP using the three screws saved in step 2. 2.
Installing a VHSIM Figure 2-5 Removing the VHSIM Coverplate Standoff Screws VHSIM2 Coverplate Faceplate Mounting Screws Host Device 2825_06 Installation 2-9
Installing a VHSIM Place the VHSIM behind the module faceplate. See Figure 2-6. Figure 2-6 Installing the VHSIM2-A6DP Standoff Screws VHSIM2 Connector Host Device Connector APIM 1 ST S LN K APIM 2 VHS IM2 -A6 DP ST S LN K Standoffs Faceplate Mounting Screws Host Device 2825_06 7. Align the connectors of the VHSIM2-A6DP into the host device connector pins on the module as shown in Figure 2-6.
Installing a VHSIM CAUTION: Ensure that the VHSIM2-A6DP connectors align with the host device connector pins to prevent bending the pins. This can damage both the VHSIM2-A6DP and the module. 8. Press down firmly on the back of the VHSIM2-A6DP until the pins slide all the way into the connector holes. 9. Secure the VHSIM2-A6DP to the faceplate using the two screws saved in step 5.
Installing a VHSIM 7. Place the VHSIM2-A6DP behind the device faceplate as shown back in Figure 2-6. 8. Insert the connectors of the VHSIM2-A6DP into the host device connector pins on the device. CAUTION: In step 8, ensure that the standoffs on the device align with the standoff screw holes on the VHSIM2-A6DP to prevent bending the pins. 9. Press down firmly on the back of the VHSIM2-A6DP until the pins slide all the way into the connector holes. 10.
3 Local Management This chapter explains how to perform the following tasks: • 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 VHSIM2-A6DP LEC ARP Cache. • Create traffic profiles that may be assigned to LECs and PVCs. • Configure the APIMs installed in the VHSIM2-A6DP for redundancy.
Using Local Management Screens The following must be completed before configuring the VHSIM2-A6DP through Local Management: • Installation of an APIM in the VHSIM2-A6DP. Refer to Chapter 2 for instructions. • Installation of the VHSIM2-A6DP in the host interface module or standalone device with the host device operational. Refer to Chapter 2 for instructions.
Using Local Management Screens Figure 3-1 Example of a Local Management Screen Event Message Field See Note Event Message Line Selection/Toggle Fields XXXXX-XX LOCAL MANAGEMENT Physical Interface 25 ATM Redundancy Configuration Device Name:XXXXX-XX Slot Number:X Flash Image Revision: XX.XX.XX BOOTPROM Revision: XX.XX.
Using Local Management Screens Table 3-1 describes the most common event messages. Event messages related to specific Local Management applications are described with those applications throughout this manual. Table 3-1 Event Messages Message What it Means SAVED OK One or more fields were modified, and saved to NVRAM. NOT SAVED--PRESS SAVE TO KEEP CHANGES Attempting to exit the LM screen after one or more fields were modified, but not saved to NVRAM.
Using Local Management Screens 3.1.2 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 3-2 explains the keyboard conventions used in this manual as well as the key functions. Table 3-2 Keyboard Conventions Key Function ENTER Key and RETURN Key These are selection keys that perform the same Local Management function.
Using Local Management Screens 3.1.3 Navigating Local Management Screens The VHSIM2-A6DP Local Management application consists of a series of menu screens. Navigate through Local Management by selecting items from the menu screens. Figure 3-2 shows the hierarchy of the VHSIM2-A6DP Local Management screens.
Using Local Management Screens 3.1.3.2 Exiting Local Management Screens There are two ways to exit Local Management (LM). Using the EXIT Command To exit an LM screen using the EXIT command, proceed as follows: 1. Use the arrow keys to highlight the EXIT command at the bottom of the Local Management screen. 2. Press ENTER. The Password screen displays and the session ends. Using the RETURN Command 1. Use the arrow keys to highlight the RETURN command at the bottom of the Local Management screen. 2.
Accessing the VHSIM2-A6DP ATM Screen 3.2 ACCESSING THE VHSIM2-A6DP ATM SCREEN To access the VHSIM2-A6DP ATM screen in a standalone device (e.g., 2E42-27), navigate through the Local Management screens until the High Speed Configuration screen displays. Select VHSIM2-A6DP CONFIGURATION from the High Speed Configuration screen and press ENTER. The VHSIM2-A6DP ATM screen displays. See Figure 3-3. To access the VHSIM2-A6DP ATM screen from an interface module (e.g.
Accessing the VHSIM2-A6DP ATM Screen NOTE: The Add/Delete Entry screen 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. PHYSICAL PORT CONFIGURATION This menu item displays the Physical Port Configuration Menu screen. This screen provides two menu items that allow the user to configure the physical ports of the VHSIM2-A6DP.
ATM Connections Screen 3.3 ATM CONNECTIONS SCREEN The ATM Connections screen allows the user to open the ATM Connections Setup screen, and the ATM Connection Setup by Virtual Interface screen. To access the ATM Connections screen from the ATM screen, perform the following steps: 1. Use the arrow keys to highlight the CONNECTIONS menu item of the VHSIM2-A6DP ATM screen. 2. Press ENTER, the ATM Connections screen, Figure 3-4, displays.
ATM Connection Setup Screen CONNECTIONS BY VIRTUAL INTERFACE This menu item, when selected, opens the ATM Connection Setup by Virtual Interface screen. This screen is used to view all current connections (PVCs and SVCs) on an interface-by-interface basis. Refer to Section 3.7. 3.4 ATM CONNECTION SETUP SCREEN The ATM Connection Setup screen is used to view the current configured virtual connections, (PVCs and SVCs) on the VHSIM2-A6DP.
ATM Connection Setup Screen The following list explains each of the ATM Connection Setup screen fields: Total Bandwidth Available (Read-Only) Shows the resources the current APIM has available for the assignment of PVCs and their associated traffic descriptors. If there are no PVCs configured, the maximum bandwidth the active APIM supports is displayed. For example, an APIM-21 will display 155 Mbps. As PVCs with traffic descriptors are assigned, their rate is subtracted from the total.
ATM Connection Setup Screen • LLC Encapsulated - Logical Link Control for Bridged Protocols as defined by the IETF RFC 1483. This encapsulation type is for PVCs only.
Traffic Management PVC Priority Assignments 3.5 TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT PVC PRIORITY ASSIGNMENTS The Traffic Management PVC Priority Assignments screen is only accessible if the operational mode of the board is 802.1Q Switching. If the board is in SecureFast mode, the Add/Delete Entry screen used for configuring PVCs will be displayed, instead of the Traffic Management PVC Priority Assignments screen.
Traffic Management PVC Priority Assignments PVC Vport (Modifiable) Automatically displays the next available PVC Vport (Virtual Port) for configuration. This field displays the first unconfigured Virtual Port on the device as the default. The first unconfigured Virtual Port is always displayed as “NEW VPORT:n”, where n is the next available Virtual Port. There is only one Virtual Port accessible at any one time. Once this Virtual Port is configured, the next unconfigured Virtual Port is displayed.
Traffic Management PVC Priority Assignments VPI (Modifiable) Used to enter the Virtual Path Identifier of the PVC. The available choice for this field is 0 or 1. VCI (Modifiable) Used to enter the Virtual Channel Identifier of the PVC. The available range for this field is 32 through 4095. If an entered VCI value is reserved or out of range, the appropriate message will be displayed. If the VCI field is left blank, then an error message will display which states the VCI is out of range.
Traffic Management PVC Priority Assignments 3.5.1 Adding Traffic Management PVC Priority Assignments To add an entry to the PVC Priority Assignments, perform the following steps: 1. Use the arrow keys to highlight the PVC Vport field. Choose the PVC Vport desired by either pressing the SPACE bar, the BACKSPACE key, or by entering the number of the Virtual Port you wish to display. Press ENTER to continue to the next field. NOTE: Only an existing Virtual Port can be chosen for modification.
Traffic Management PVC Priority Assignments 6. Use the arrow keys to highlight the VCI field. Use the numeric keys to enter a VCI value from 32 through 4095. If a VCI value is entered which is out of range, reserved, or the field is left blank, the appropriate message will be displayed when the field is exited. If the VCI field is left blank, it defaults to zero, a reserved value. NOTE: The VCI values 0 through 31 are reserved for ATM Forum use only. 7.
Traffic Management PVC Priority Assignments 3.5.2 Modifying an Entry (Vport) To modify an existing entry (Vport), perform the following steps: 1. Use the arrow keys to highlight the PVC VPort field. 2. Select the VPport value of the existing PVC to be modified. 3. Use the arrow keys to highlight any of the other field(s), and modify the field(s) as in the above procedure (Section 3.5.1) as desired. 4. Use the arrow keys to select the SAVE command. 5. Press ENTER.
Traffic Management PVC Priority Assignments 3.5.4 Traffic Management PVC Priority Assignments Screen Example Figure 3-7 Example Traffic Management PVC Priority Assignments Screen PVC Vport: Number of Virtual Queues: AAL Type: Encapsulation Type: Virtual Queue 0 1 2 SAVE VPI 0 0 0 VCI 50 51 52 DELETE Profile Index [ 1 ] [ 33 ] [34] [3] [3] [5] [ VC Mux 802.
Add/Delete Entry Screen 3.6 ADD/DELETE ENTRY SCREEN The Add/Delete Entry screen is used to create, modify, or delete PVCs. NOTE: The Add/Delete Entry screen will display only if the host device has been set to operate as a SecureFast switch with the VHSIM2-A6DP installed. Refer to the Local Management chapter of the host device for instructions on configuring the host device for this type of operation.
Add/Delete Entry Screen AAL Type (Read-Only) Displays the ATM Adaptation Layer (AAL) being used by the PVC. The VHSIM2-A6DP uses AAL 5. Encapsulation Type (Toggle) Displays the type of data encapsulation that the VHSIM2-A6DP will use to perform LAN to ATM translation. This field toggles between the following options: • VC Mux 802.3 Bdg - VC Based Multiplexing for Bridged Protocols as defined by the IETF RFC 1483.
Add/Delete Entry Screen 2. Use the arrow keys to highlight the VCI field and enter a VCI value from 32 to 4095. 3. Use the arrow keys to highlight the Encapsulation Type field and press the SPACE bar until the appropriate Encapsulation Type displays. 4. Use the arrow keys to highlight the ADD/MODIFY command. 5. Press ENTER. The “PVC HAS BEEN CREATED” message appears at the top of the screen indicating that Local Management has added the PVC. 3.6.
ATM Connection Setup By Virtual Interface Screen 3.7 ATM CONNECTION SETUP BY VIRTUAL INTERFACE SCREEN The ATM Connection Setup by Virtual Interface screen is used to view all current connections for each LAN Emulation Client (LEC) that has been configured on the VHSIM2-A6DP on a LEC-by-LEC basis. This screen will also display PVCs that have been set up on the VHSIM2-A6DP. PVCs will display one at a time in Secure Fast Mode, because they are considered individual Virtual Interfaces.
ATM Connection Setup By Virtual Interface Screen Virtual Interface # (Selectable) Displays the virtual interface number that this LEC or PVC has been assigned by the VHSIM2-A6DP. Each LEC and PVC configured on the VHSIM2-A6DP is automatically assigned a virtual interface number once the LEC or PVC is activated by Local/Remote Management. In SecureFast mode, each LEC and PVC is an entry in the MIB-II interface table. In 802.1Q mode, each port is an entry in the MIB-II interface table. Section 3.
ATM Connection Setup By Virtual Interface Screen Index (Read-Only) Displays the traffic index assigned to each specific PVC. NEXT (Command) Allows the user to view the next page of information for the current virtual interface, if there are more lines of connection information than will fit on the screen. PREV (Command) Allows the user to view the previous page of information for the current virtual interface, if there are more lines of connection information than will fit on the screen. 3.7.
Physical Port Configuration Menu Screen 3.8 PHYSICAL PORT CONFIGURATION MENU SCREEN The Physical Port Configuration Menu screen contains two menu items that allow the user to access the Port Framer Configuration screen and the ATM Port Redundancy Configuration screen. To access the Physical Port Configuration Menu screen, perform the following steps: 1. Use the arrow keys to highlight the PHYSICAL PORT CONFIGURATION menu item from the ATM Screen. 2. Press ENTER.
Port Framer Configuration Screen 3.9 PORT FRAMER CONFIGURATION SCREEN The Port Framer Configuration screen is used to enable or disable ATM statistics and alarms, and to specify, if applicable, the transmission type that the APIM will use (SONET or SDH). The Port Framer Configuration screen allows these configurations to be performed on both the primary and redundant APIMs. To access the Port Framer Configuration screen, perform the following steps: 1.
Port Framer Configuration Screen ATM Port Type (Read-Only) Displays the type of APIM installed in the VHSIM2-A6DP. This field displays all important information about the APIM. For example, the ATM Port Type field in Figure 3-11 is defined as follows: • 155 Mbps signifies the amount of bandwidth the APIM supports. • SONET/SDH displays the two transmission types that the APIM supports. • OC-3 signifies the class of ATM service the APIM provides.
ATM Port Redundancy Configuration Screen 3.9.1 Configuring an APIM To configure an APIM to use custom settings, perform the following steps: 1. Use the arrow keys to highlight the Physical Port field. 2. Press the SPACE bar to select APIM 1 ([1]) or APIM 2 ([2]). 3. Use the arrow keys to highlight the Statistics field. 4. Press the SPACE bar to toggle between OFF and ON until the desired setting displays. 5. Use the arrow keys to highlight the Alarms field. 6.
ATM Port Redundancy Configuration Screen • Reset all configurations in the ATM Port Redundancy Configuration screen to their factory default settings. NOTE: There MUST be two APIMs installed in the VHSIM2-A6DP to make the redundancy feature available. To access the ATM Port Redundancy Configuration screen from the ATM screen, perform the following steps: 1. Use the arrow keys to highlight the ATM PORT REDUNDANCY menu item from the Physical Port Configuration Menu screen. 2. Press ENTER.
ATM Port Redundancy Configuration Screen Primary Port (Modifiable) Used to determine which APIM installed in the VHSIM2-A6DP will be the primary port. Entering 1 in this field signifies that the APIM in slot APIM 1 on the VHSIM2-A6DP will be the primary port. Entering 2 signifies that the APIM in slot APIM 2 on the VHSIM2-A6DP will be the primary port. The default setting for this field is 1. Active Port (Modifiable) Displays which APIM is currently acting as the active port for the VHSIM2-A6DP.
ATM Port Redundancy Configuration Screen TEST PORTS NOW (Command) Used to instruct the VHSIM2-A6DP to perform an APIM redundancy test immediately. When the test is completed, the results are displayed in the Port Usability/Status field. RESET TO FACTORY DEFAULTS (Command) Used to reset all the fields in the ATM Port Redundancy Configuration screen to their default settings. SAVE (Command) Used to save all changes to memory. 3.10.
ATM Port Redundancy Configuration Screen 3.10.3 Setting the Active Port To set the Active port, perform the following steps: 1. Use the arrow keys to highlight the Active port field. 2. Enter 1 or 2. Entering 1 signifies APIM 1 of the VHSIM2-A6DP. Entering 2 signifies APIM 2 of the VHSIM2-A6DP. NOTE: This field may be configured manually to “1” or “2”, however, it is possible this value may change if the Activation of redundant port or Revert to primary port fields are set to “Automatic”. 3.
ATM Port Redundancy Configuration Screen NOTE: If the Revert to Primary port field is set to Manual, the primary port must be re-activated by the user via Local/Remote Management. 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. 3.10.6 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.
LAN Emulation Clients Screen 3.10.8 Using the TEST PORTS NOW Command To force the VHSIM2-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 VHSIM2-A6DP performs the redundancy test, and displays the results in the Port Usability/Status field. 3.10.
LAN Emulation Clients Screen Figure 3-13 LAN Emulation Clients Screens Menu LEC TABLE LEC ADMINISTRATION LEC PROPERTIES LEC ARP CACHE LEC TRANSMIT QUEUES EXIT RETURN 2825_18 The following list explains each of the menu items on the LAN Emulation Clients screen: LEC TABLE This menu item opens the LEC Table screen. This screen is a read-only screen used to view all LECs currently configured on the VHSIM2-A6DP. Refer to Section 3.12. LEC ADMINISTRATION This menu item opens the ELAN Administration screen.
LEC Table Screen LEC TRANSMIT QUEUES This menu item opens the Traffic Management LEC Priority Queues screen. This screen is used to assign 802.1P priorities to a LEC. Refer to Section 3.16. 3.12 LEC TABLE SCREEN The LEC Table screen is a read-only screen that is used to view the status of all LECs currently configured on the VHSIM2-A6DP. To access the LEC Table screen from the LAN Emulation Clients screen, perform the following steps: 1.
LEC Table Screen Port (Read-Only) Displays the application port number this has LEC has been dynamically assigned. Index (Read-Only) Displays the Index of the LEC. LEC ID (Read-Only) This value is dynamically assigned by the LES to uniquely identify this LEC. Ver (Read-Only) Displays the version of LAN Emulation (LANE) that the LEC is currently using. ELAN ID (Read-Only) This value is dynamically assigned by the LES to uniquely identify this ELAN.
LEC Administration Screen • Join - During the Join phase, the LEC establishes a Control Direct VCC with the LES. After this connection is made, the LEC is assigned a LEC ID, the name of the ELAN it will join, and is notified of the maximum frame size allowed on the ELAN and the LAN type that is being emulated (IEEE 802.3). The initialization process then proceeds to the Initial Registration phase. • Initial Reg.
LEC Administration Screen Configure LEC (Toggle) Used to specify if the LEC is configured manually by the user, or automatically by the VHSIM2-A6DP. This field toggles between Automatic and Manual. For instructions on how to configure the LEC automatically and manually, refer to Section 3.13.2 and Section 3.13.3. ELAN Name (Modifiable) Used to provide a user-specified ELAN for this LEC to join. This field is modifiable when the LEC is configured in both automatic and manual mode.
LEC Administration Screen LES ATM Address (Modifiable) The address of the LAN Emulation Server with which the LEC registers. If the LEC is configured manually, the LES ATM Address must be supplied by the user. The following list explains each of the LEC Administration screen fields and commands: LEC Index (Read-Only/Modifiable) Used to identify this LEC in the ATM Forum’s LEC MIB. This value is provided dynamically and is not modifiable by the user.
LEC Administration Screen Topology Change Frames (Toggle) This field toggles between Disable and Enable, with a default value of Disable. NOTE: The LES ATM Address field does not display if the LEC is configured automatically. Instead, the field reads LECS ATM Address. If the LEC is configured automatically, the LES ATM Address is learned dynamically from the LECS. LES ATM Address (Modifiable) The address of the LAN Emulation Server with which the LEC registers.
LEC Administration Screen 3.13.1 Changing the LEC Status of an Existing LEC 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. NOTE: To discover the Index of the LEC that will be modified, refer to Section 3.12. 3. Enter the Index of the LEC to be modified, and press ENTER. 4. Use the arrow keys to highlight the LEC Status field. 5.
LEC Administration Screen 6. Use the arrow keys to highlight the ELAN Name field. Enter a name for the ELAN that is no more than 32 characters in length. This step is optional, and does not have to be performed to configure the LEC automatically. NOTE: Steps 7 through 12 are not necessary if LANE 1.0 will be used. Although these fields may be enabled, LANE 1.0 does not support the corresponding features. 7. Use the arrow keys to highlight the Selective Multicast field. 8.
LEC Administration Screen 3. Press the SPACE bar to toggle between the options (1.0 or 2.0) until the desired LANE version displays. 4. Use the arrow keys to highlight the Configure LEC field. 5. Use the SPACE bar to toggle between the options until Manual displays. NOTE: The following step is optional, and does not have to be performed to configure the LEC manually. If an ELAN name is specified, however, the LEC will ONLY join the specified ELAN, and will not accept an ELAN name from the LES. 6.
LEC Administration Screen 3.13.4 Modifying an Existing LEC To modify a LEC that has already been created, perform the following steps: 1. Use the arrow keys to highlight the MODIFY MODE command and press ENTER. 2. Use the arrow keys to highlight the LEC Index field. NOTE: To discover the Index of the LEC to be modified, refer to Section 3.12. 3. Enter the LEC Index of the LEC to be modified. 4. Use the arrow keys to highlight the LANE Version field. 5. Press the SPACE bar to toggle between the options (1.
LEC Properties Screen h. Press the SPACE bar to toggle between the options (Enable or Disable) until the desired option displays. i. Use the arrow keys to highlight the Topology Change Frames field. j. Press the SPACE bar to toggle between the options (Enable or Disable) until the desired option displays. k. Use the arrow keys to highlight the LES ATM Address field. l. Enter the LES ATM Address in the field. Ensure that a valid ATM address is used. 9.
LEC Properties Screen Figure 3-16 LEC Properties Screen LEC Index: 1 LEC STATE: InitialState LEC ID: 0 Status: notinservice ELAN ID: 0 Actual ELAN Name: LANE Version: [2.0] LEC ATM ADDR: 0x00.0000.00.000000.0000.0000.0000.000000000000.00 LECS ATM ADDR: 0x00.0000.00.000000.0000.0000.0000.000000000000.00 LES ATM ADDR: 0x00.0000.00.000000.0000.0000.0000.000000000000.00 BUS ATM ADDR: 0x00.0000.00.000000.0000.0000.0000.000000000000.
LEC Properties Screen LEC STATE (Read-Only) Displays the current state that the LEC is in. The possible states are as follows: • • • • • • • Initial State LECS Connect Configure Join Initial Registration BUS Connect Operational Section 3.12 provides definitions for the possible states of the LEC State field. Status (Read-Only) Displays the current status of the LEC.
LEC Properties Screen LECS Configuration Direct VCC (Read-Only) Displays the VPI and VCI of the Configuration Direct Virtual Channel Connection (VCC) that the LEC has with the LECS. This connection is used to obtain LAN Emulation configuration parameters, and is also used by the LEC to learn the address of the LES. NOTE: In many ELAN implementations, the LECS Configuration Direct VCC is only used temporarily, and the VCC may time out.
LEC ARP Cache Screen 3.15 LEC ARP CACHE SCREEN The LEC ARP Cache screen is used 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. Use the arrow keys to highlight the LEC ARP CACHE menu item on the LAN Emulation Clients screen. 2. Press ENTER, the LEC ARP Cache screen, Figure 3-17, displays.
LEC ARP Cache Screen Search By (Selectable) Used to step through the following options: • ALL ADDR (all addresses) • VPI, VCI (VPI/VCI pair) • MAC ADDR (MAC address) • ATM ADDR (ATM address of the LEC) This field allows the user to specify the way in which the LEC ARP Cache will be searched. The default setting for this field is ALL ADDR. ELAN Name (Read-Only) Displays the name of the ELAN to which this LEC is attached.
LEC Priority Queues Screen SEARCH (Command) Performs a search of the LEC ARP Cache based on the search term specified in the ADDR or VPI/VCI fields below the Search By field. This command is only available if a valid search term is entered. 3.15.1 Performing a Search To perform a LEC ARP cache search, perform the following steps: 1. Use the arrow keys to highlight the LEC Index field. 2. Use the SPACE bar to move through the available indexes until the appropriate LEC Index displays. 3.
LEC Priority Queues Screen Figure 3-18 Traffic Managment LEC Priority Queues Screen Lec Index: [ 1 ] Number of Virtual Queues: [ 8 ] Elan Name: Virtual Queue 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 SAVE Profile Index [1] [1] [1] [1] [1] [1] [1] [1] Profile Name Traffic Category Default UBR descriptor Default UBR descriptor Default UBR descriptor Default UBR descriptor Default UBR descriptor Default UBR descriptor Default UBR descriptor Default UBR descriptor EXIT UBR UBR UBR UBR UBR UBR UBR UBR RETURN 28251_38 The followi
LEC Priority Queues Screen Profile Index (Selectable) Displays the index number next to the virtual queue to which it can be assigned. To select a Profile Index, use the arrow keys to highlight the Profile Index field and press the SPACE bar to step through the available profiles, or enter the number of the desired profile. Profile Name (Read-Only) Displays the Profile Name associated with the displayed Index Profile Number.
Signalling Screen 3.17 SIGNALLING SCREEN The Signalling screen is used to set the parameters for all SVCs, to view the Integrated Local Management Interface (ILMI) Physical Address, view the current version of UNI being used by the VHSIM2-A6DP, to disable ILMI and UNI, and to restart ILMI and UNI. To access the Signalling screen from the ATM menu screen, perform the following steps: 1. Use the arrow keys to highlight the SIGNALLING menu item on the ATM menu screen. 2. Press ENTER.
Signalling Screen ILMI Physical ATM Address (Read-Only) For the VHSIM2-A6DP to support SVCs this must be a read-only field that displays the physical ATM address of the VHSIM2-A6DP. This field may be set if ILMI is disabled. UNI Status (Toggle) Displays the current UNI status. This field toggles between Enabled and Disabled. For instructions on how to change the UNI status refer to Section 3.17.3. UNI Qsaal Status (Read-Only) This read-only field displays the current UNI Qsaal status.
Signalling Screen 3.17.1 Changing the UNI Version To change the UNI Version perform the following steps: 1. Use the arrow keys to highlight the ILMI Status field. 2. Use the SPACE bar to toggle the field until the option Enabled displays. CAUTION: Before completing the following step, ensure that this caution is fully understood. By changing the status of the ILMI, ALL SVCs currently configured on the VHSIM2-A6DP will be lost.
Signalling Screen 3.17.3 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 VHSIM2-A6DP will be lost. If UNI is disabled, the VHSIM2-A6DP will no longer support SVCs or LAN Emulation.
Traffic Management Screen 3.18 TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT SCREEN The Traffic Management screen is used to set up profile index traffic descriptors. Once the descriptors are set up, they can be assigned to PVCs created in Connection Setup or LEC Transmit Queue screens. To access the Traffic Management Descriptor Profiles screen from the ATM menu screen, perform the following steps: 1. Use the arrow keys to highlight the TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT menu item of the ATM menu screen. 2. Press ENTER.
Traffic Management Screen Traffic Category (Selectable) Used to choose the traffic category for the selected name. UBR (Unspecified Bit Rate) is the default, and the choices are CBR (Constant Bit Rate), nrt-VBR (non real time Variable Bit Rate), and ABR (Available Bit Rate). For both UBR and CBR, only the PCR (Peak Cell Rate) traffic parameter is displayed.
Traffic Management Screen 3.18.1 Setting up a Descriptor Profile To set up a descriptor profile, perform the following steps: 1. Use the arrow keys to highlight the Profile Index field.Use the space bar to toggle, or enter the number of the index to be described. 2. Use the arrow keys to highlight the Profile Name field. Enter the desired name. 3. Use the arrow keys to highlight the Traffic Category field. Use the space bar to toggle to select the desired category.
Discovery ELAN Setup Screen 3.19 DISCOVERY ELAN SETUP SCREEN The ATM Discovery ELAN Setup screen is displayed only when the host device is configured to operate as a SecureFast switch. Upon first initialization, the VHSIM2-A6DP attempts to contact any other VHSIM2-A6DPs present on the SecureFast network. Once all VHSIM2-A6DPs have discovered each other, they automatically create a default discovery ELAN.
Discovery ELAN Setup Screen Figure 3-21 ATM Discovery ELAN Setup Screen ELAN Name Mode Status 1 Master Enabled 2 Master Disabled 3 Master Disabled 4 Master Disabled 5 Master Disabled 6 Master Disabled Index SAVE PREV NEXT EXIT RETURN 2825_24 The following definitions describe each of the ATM Discovery ELAN Setup screen fields: Index (Read-only) Displays the number assigned to this ELAN. A total of 16 discovery ELANs can be assigned to the VHSIM2-A6DP.
Discovery ELAN Setup Screen SAVE (Command) Used to save all changes to memory. PREV (Command) Used to open the previous screen of discovery ELANs. To perform the command, use the arrow keys to highlight the PREV command and press ENTER. The previous screen of discovery ELANs displays. NEXT (Command) Used to open the next screen of discovery ELANs. To perform the command, use the arrow keys to highlight the NEXT command and press ENTER. The next screen of discovery ELANs displays. 3.19.
4 LANVIEW LEDs This chapter describes how to use the LANVIEW LEDs to monitor VHSIM2-A6DP status and diagnose VHSIM2-A6DP 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.
VHSIM2-A6DP LEDs Table 4-1 VHSIM2-A6DP LEDs LED Color Definition Off None No activity. TX (Transmit) Green (Flashing) Cells being transmitted. RX (Receive) Green (Flashing) Cells being received. NOTE: All APIMs and VAPIMs share the same LEDs. Table 4-2 APIM LEDs LED Color Definition LNK (Link) Green (Solid) Have link. Off No link. Green (Solid) APIM OK. Red (Solid) Fault with media. In most cases, the APIM automatically corrects this condition without interrupting operations.
A VHSIM2-A6DP Specifications This Appendix describes environmental specifications and safety requirements for the VHSIM2-A6DP. Enterasys Networks reserves the right to change these specifications at any time without notice. A.1 SPECIFICATIONS Environment Operating Temperature: 5°C to 40°C (41°F to 104°F) Storage Temperature: -30°C to 73°C (-22°F to 164°F) Operating Relative Humidity: 5% to 90% (non-condensing) Regulatory Compliance Safety: UL 1950, CSA C22.2 No.
B APIM and VAPIM Specifications This appendix provides specifications for Enterasys Networks APIMs and VAPIMs. B.1 APIM-21 SPECIFICATIONS Physical Interface: OC3 Media Type: Multimode Fiber Data Rate: 155 Mbps Connector Type: SC Transmit Power: -14 db to -18.5 db Receive Sensitivity: -14 db to -32.5 db Loss Budget: -14 db to -18.
APIM-29 Specifications B.2 APIM-29 SPECIFICATIONS Physical Interface: OC3 Media Type: Single Mode Fiber Data Rate: 155 Mbps Connector Type: SC Transmit Power: -8 db to -14 db Receive Sensitivity: -6 db to -32.5 db Loss Budget: -8 db to -24.
APIM-29LR Specifications B.
APIM-22 Specifications B.4 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 B-4 shows the pin assignments for the APIM-22R.
APIM-67 Specifications B.5 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 Figure B-5 APIM-67R Default Jumper Settings STS LNK APIM-67R 2825_32 Figure B-6 APIM-67 RECEIVE CHANNEL JUMPER (GROUNDED) TRANSMIT CHANNEL JUMPER (NOT GROUNDED) B-6 APIM and VAPIM Specifications 2825_31
VAPIM-31 Specifications B.6 VAPIM-31 SPECIFICATIONS Physical Interface: OC12 Media Type: Multimode Fiber Data Rate: 622 Mbps Connector Type: SC Transmit Power: -14 db to -22.
VAPIM-39 Specifications B.
VAPIM-39LR Specifications B.
Index A D Add/Delete Entry Screen 3-21 creating PVCs 3-22 deleting PVCs 3-23 encapsulation type 3-22 modifying PVCs 3-23 VCI 3-21 VPI 3-21 APIM Redundancy Configuration Screen 3-30 activation of redundant port 3-32 primary port 3-32 redundancy status 3-31 revert to primary port 3-32 test ports now command 3-33 APIMs APIM-21 specifications B-1, B-7, B-8, B-9 APIM-22 specifications B-4 APIM-29 specifications B-2 APIM-29LR specifications B-3 APIM-67 specifications B-5 installation of 2-2 LED definitions 4-2
Index K S Keyboard conventions 3-5 Safety information laser v Screen Elements 3-2 command fields 3-4 event message field 3-3 input fields 3-4 selection/toggle fields 3-4 Screens add/delete entry 3-21 creating PVCs 3-22 deleting PVCs 3-23 encapsulation type 3-22 modifying PVCs 3-23 VCI 3-21 VPI 3-21 APIM redundancy configuration 3-30 activation of redundant port 3-32 primary port 3-32 redundancy status 3-31 revert to primary port 3-32 test ports now command 3-33 APIM redundancy configuration screen reset
Index BUS multicast send VCC 3-51 LEC ATM addr 3-50 LECS ATM addr 3-50 LECS configuration direct VCC 3-51 LES ATM addr 3-50 LES control direct VCC 3-51 LES control distribute VCC 3-51 LEC administration 3-40 creating LECs manually 3-45 deleting LECs 3-48 enabling/disabling LECs 3-44 modifying LECs 3-47 LEC ARP cache 3-52 searching the LEC ARP cache 3-54 signalling enabling/disabling the ILMI 3-59 enabling/disabling UNI 3-60 restarting the ILMI 3-60 restarting UNI 3-60 Signalling Screen 3-57 enabling/disab
