Cabletron-systems HSIM-A6DP- User Manual

HSIM-A6DPUser’s GuideHSIM-A6DPRRAPIM 1 APIM 2

Contentsviii HSIM-A6DP User’s Guide 3.8 The ATM Redundancy Configuration Screen ...3-153.8.1 ATM Redundancy Configuration Sc

Appendix A: APIM SpecificationsA-8 HSIM-A6DP User’s Guide

ContentsHSIM-A6DP User’s Guide ix 3.18 Enabling the Bandwidth Allocation Mode Feature... 3-543.19 Creating PVCs with the Bandwidth

Contentsx HSIM-A6DP User’s Guide

HSIM-A6DP User’s Guide 1-1 CHAPTER 1INTRODUCTION Welcome to the Cabletron Systems HSIM-A6DP User’s Guide . This manual provides the following inform

Chapter 1: Introduction 1-2 HSIM-A6DP User’s Guide 1.1 USING THIS MANUAL Read through this manual completely to familiarize yourself with its conten

OverviewHSIM-A6DP User’s Guide 1-3 1.3 OVERVIEW The HSIM-A6DP extends the functionality of your Cabletron Systems interface module or standalone hub

Chapter 1: Introduction 1-4 HSIM-A6DP User’s Guide 1.5 SPECIFICATIONS This section describes environment specifications and safety requirements for t

Getting HelpHSIM-A6DP User’s Guide 1-5 1.7 GETTING HELP If you need additional support related to this device, or if you have any questions, comments

Chapter 1: Introduction 1-6 HSIM-A6DP User’s Guide

HSIM-A6DP User’s Guide 2-1 CHAPTER 2INSTALLATIONThis chapter contains instructions for the following tasks:• Unpacking the HSIM (Section 2.1)• Instal

Chapter 2: Installation2-2 HSIM-A6DP User’s Guide2.2 INSTALLING APIMsTo install an APIM into the HSIM-A6DP, refer to Figure 2-1 and Figure 2-2 and per

Installing APIMsHSIM-A6DP User’s Guide 2-3Figure 2-2 Installing an APIM5. Press down firmly on the APIM until the pins slide all the way into the conn

Chapter 2: Installation2-4 HSIM-A6DP User’s Guide2.3 INSTALLING AN HSIMYou can install an HSIM in any Cabletron Systems device that supports HSIM tech

Installing an HSIMHSIM-A6DP User’s Guide 2-5Figure 2-3 Removing the HSIM CoverplateStandoff ScrewsFaceplate MountingScrewsCoverplate207735

Chapter 2: Installation2-6 HSIM-A6DP User’s GuideFigure 2-4 Installing the HSIM-A6DP7. Place the HSIM behind the module faceplate. See Figure 2-4.8. I

Installing an HSIMHSIM-A6DP User’s Guide 2-711. Secure the HSIM to the standoffs with the two screws saved in Step 6.12. Reinstall the module in the c

Chapter 2: Installation2-8 HSIM-A6DP User’s Guide9. Press down firmly on the back of the HSIM until the pins slide all the way into the connector hole

HSIM-A6DP User’s Guide 3-1CHAPTER 3LOCAL MANAGEMENTThis chapter explains how to view current ATM connections, configure Permanent Virtual Channels (PVC

Chapter 3: Local Management3-2 HSIM-A6DP User’s Guide3.1 LOCAL MANAGEMENT KEYBOARD CONVENTIONSAll key names appear in this manual as capital letters.

Navigating Local Management ScreensHSIM-A6DP User’s Guide 3-33.2 NAVIGATING LOCAL MANAGEMENT SCREENSThe HSIM-A6DP Local Management application consist

HSIM-A6DP User’s Guide i NOTICE Cabletron Systems reserves the right to make changes in specifications and other information contained in this documen

Chapter 3: Local Management3-4 HSIM-A6DP User’s GuideUsing the RETURN Command1. Use the arrow keys to highlight the RETURN command at the bottom of th

Accessing Local ManagementHSIM-A6DP User’s Guide 3-53.3 ACCESSING LOCAL MANAGEMENTTo access the HSIM-A6DP ATM screen in a standalone hub (e.g., 2E42-2

Chapter 3: Local Management3-6 HSIM-A6DP User’s Guide3.4 THE HSIM-A6DP ATM SCREENThe HSIM-A6DP ATM screen displays four menu items for configuration an

The ATM Connections ScreenHSIM-A6DP User’s Guide 3-7DISCOVERY ELAN SETUPThis menu item opens the Discovery ELAN Setup screen. This screen is used to e

Chapter 3: Local Management3-8 HSIM-A6DP User’s Guide3.5.1 ATM Connections Screen FieldsThe ATM Connections screen allows the user to open the ATM Con

The ATM Connection Setup ScreenHSIM-A6DP User’s Guide 3-93.6 THE ATM CONNECTION SETUP SCREENTo access the ATM Connection Setup screen from the ATM Con

Chapter 3: Local Management3-10 HSIM-A6DP User’s Guide3.6.1 ATM Connection Setup Screen FieldsThe ATM Connection Setup screen allows the user to view

The ATM Connection Setup ScreenHSIM-A6DP User’s Guide 3-11Encapsulation Type (Read-Only)This field displays the type of Encapsulation being used to swi

Chapter 3: Local Management3-12 HSIM-A6DP User’s Guide3.7 THE ADD/DELETE ENTRY SCREENTo access the Add/Delete Entry screen from the ATM Connection Set

The Add/Delete Entry ScreenHSIM-A6DP User’s Guide 3-13Encapsulation Type (Toggle)This field displays the type of data encapsulation that the HSIM-A6DP

Noticeii HSIM-A6DP User’s Guide DOC NOTICE This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class A limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus

Chapter 3: Local Management3-14 HSIM-A6DP User’s Guide3.7.3 Modifying an Entry (PVC)To modify an existing entry (PVC), perform the following steps:1.

The ATM Redundancy Configuration ScreenHSIM-A6DP User’s Guide 3-153.8 THE ATM REDUNDANCY CONFIGURATION SCREENTo access the ATM Redundancy Configuration

Chapter 3: Local Management3-16 HSIM-A6DP User’s Guide3.8.1 ATM Redundancy Configuration Screen FieldsThe ATM Redundancy Configuration screen allows the

The ATM Redundancy Configuration ScreenHSIM-A6DP User’s Guide 3-17Active Port (Read-Only)This field displays which APIM is currently acting as the activ

Chapter 3: Local Management3-18 HSIM-A6DP User’s GuideTEST PORTS NOW (Command)This command, when performed, instructs the HSIM-A6DP to perform an APIM

The ATM Redundancy Configuration ScreenHSIM-A6DP User’s Guide 3-193. Use the arrow keys to highlight the SAVE command at the bottom of the screen and p

Chapter 3: Local Management3-20 HSIM-A6DP User’s Guide3.8.7 Setting the Periodic Test Status FieldTo enable or disable the Periodic test status featur

The ATM Redundancy Configuration ScreenHSIM-A6DP User’s Guide 3-213.8.9 Using the TEST PORTS NOW CommandTo force the HSIM-A6DP to perform a redundancy

Chapter 3: Local Management3-22 HSIM-A6DP User’s Guide3.9 THE ATM LEC SCREENTo access the ATM LEC screen from the ATM screen, perform the following st

The ATM LEC ScreenHSIM-A6DP User’s Guide 3-233.9.1 ATM LEC Screen FieldsThe ATM LEC screen contains four menu items that open Local Management screens

NoticeHSIM-A6DP User’s Guide iii CABLETRON SOFTWARE PROGRAM LICENSE 1. LICENSE. You have the right to use only the one (1) copy of the Program provid

Chapter 3: Local Management3-24 HSIM-A6DP User’s Guide3.10 THE ATM LEC TABLE SCREENTo access the ATM LEC Table screen from the ATM LEC screen, perform

The ATM LEC Table ScreenHSIM-A6DP User’s Guide 3-253.10.1 ATM LEC Table Screen FieldsThe ATM LEC Table screen is a read-only screen that allows the us

Chapter 3: Local Management3-26 HSIM-A6DP User’s GuideinitialRegistration - The initialRegistration phase is used by the LEC to confirm that its MAC Ad

The LEC Administration ScreenHSIM-A6DP User’s Guide 3-273.11 THE LEC ADMINISTRATION SCREENTo access the LEC Administration screen from the ATM screen,

Chapter 3: Local Management3-28 HSIM-A6DP User’s Guide3.11.1 LEC Administration Screen FieldsThe LEC Administration screen allows the user to add/modi

The LEC Administration ScreenHSIM-A6DP User’s Guide 3-29LAN Type (Read-Only)This field displays the type of ELAN that this LEC joins. This field is read

Chapter 3: Local Management3-30 HSIM-A6DP User’s Guide3.11.2 Changing the LEC Status (MODIFY MODE Only)To change the LEC Status, perform the following

The LEC Administration ScreenHSIM-A6DP User’s Guide 3-315. Use the arrow keys to highlight the LECS ATM Address field. Enter the ATM Address of the LE

Chapter 3: Local Management3-32 HSIM-A6DP User’s Guide8. Enter the LES ATM Address in the field. Ensure that a valid ATM address is used If there is m

The LEC Administration ScreenHSIM-A6DP User’s Guide 3-336. Use the arrow keys to highlight the SAVE command at the bottom of the screen and press ENTE

Noticeiv HSIM-A6DP User’s Guide SAFETY INFORMATIONCLASS 1 LASER TRANSCEIVERSTHE FE-100F3 FAST ETHERNET INTERFACE MODULE, FPIM-05 AND FPIM-07 FDDI POR

Chapter 3: Local Management3-34 HSIM-A6DP User’s Guide3.12 THE ELAN PROPERTIES SCREENTo access the ELAN Properties screen from the ATM LEC screen, per

The ELAN Properties ScreenHSIM-A6DP User’s Guide 3-35LEC ID (Read-Only)The LEC ID displays the LAN Emulation Client Identifier assigned to this LEC by

Chapter 3: Local Management3-36 HSIM-A6DP User’s GuideLECS ATM ADDR (Read-Only)This field displays the ATM address of the LAN Emulation Configuration Se

The LEC ARP Cache ScreenHSIM-A6DP User’s Guide 3-37PREV (Command)This command lets you scroll to the previous screen. To go to the previous screen use

Chapter 3: Local Management3-38 HSIM-A6DP User’s Guide3.13.1 LEC ARP CACHE Screen FieldsThe following explains each of the LEC ARP Cache screen fields:

The LEC ARP Cache ScreenHSIM-A6DP User’s Guide 3-39NEXT (Command)This command opens the next series of MAC/ATM Address pairs. To access the next serie

Chapter 3: Local Management3-40 HSIM-A6DP User’s Guide3.14 THE LEC ARP CACHE SEARCH SCREENThe LEC ARP Cache screen allows the user to search the HSIM-

The LEC ARP Cache Search ScreenHSIM-A6DP User’s Guide 3-413.14.1 LEC ARP Cache Search Screen FieldsThe following explains each of the LEC ARP Cache Se

Chapter 3: Local Management3-42 HSIM-A6DP User’s GuideWhen the search is completed, the following information displays:Figure 3-13 LEC ARP Cache Searc

The LEC ARP Cache Search ScreenHSIM-A6DP User’s Guide 3-43ELAN Name (Read-Only)This field displays the name of the ELAN to which this LEC belongs.VPI,

NoticeHSIM-A6DP User’s Guide v DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY Application of Council Directive(s): 89/336/EEC73/23/EEC Manufacturer’s Name: Cabletron Syst

Chapter 3: Local Management3-44 HSIM-A6DP User’s Guide3.15 THE SIGNALLING SCREENTo access the Signalling screen from the ATM screen, perform the follo

The Signalling ScreenHSIM-A6DP User’s Guide 3-453.15.1 Signaling Screen FieldsThe Signaling screen allows the user to set the parameters for all SVCs,

Chapter 3: Local Management3-46 HSIM-A6DP User’s GuideUNI Q93b Status (Read-Only)This is a read-only field that displays the current UNI Q93b status. I

The Signalling ScreenHSIM-A6DP User’s Guide 3-473. Use the arrow keys to highlight the UNI Version field.4. Press the SPACE bar to toggle between the

Chapter 3: Local Management3-48 HSIM-A6DP User’s Guide3.15.4 Changing the UNI StatusTo change the UNI status from the default state of [Enabled] perfo

The Signalling ScreenHSIM-A6DP User’s Guide 3-493.15.7 Setting the UNI VersionTo set the UNI Version manually, perform the following steps:1. Use the

Chapter 3: Local Management3-50 HSIM-A6DP User’s Guide3.16 THE DISCOVERY ELAN SETUP SCREENTo access the Discovery ELAN Setup screen from the ATM scree

The Discovery ELAN Setup ScreenHSIM-A6DP User’s Guide 3-513.16.1 ATM Discovery ELAN Setup Screen FieldsThe ATM Discovery ELAN Setup screen is used onl

Chapter 3: Local Management3-52 HSIM-A6DP User’s GuideELAN Name (Modifiable)This field is used to enter the name of the discovery ELAN that the HSIM-A6D

The Discovery ELAN Setup ScreenHSIM-A6DP User’s Guide 3-533. Use the arrow keys to highlight the Status field.4. Press the SPACE bar until the desired

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Chapter 3: Local Management3-54 HSIM-A6DP User’s Guide3.17 USING THE BANDWIDTH ALLOCATION MODE FEATUREThe HSIM-A6DP provides a feature that allows the

Enabling the Bandwidth Allocation Mode FeatureHSIM-A6DP User’s Guide 3-55Figure 3-16 The ATM Connection Screen3. Use the arrow keys to highlight the B

Chapter 3: Local Management3-56 HSIM-A6DP User’s GuideFigure 3-17 The Bandwidth Allocation Mode Warning Screen7. Use the arrows keys to highlight the

Creating PVCs with the Bandwidth Allocation Mode EnabledHSIM-A6DP User’s Guide 3-573.19 CREATING PVCS WITH THE BANDWIDTH ALLOCATION MODE ENABLEDAfter

Chapter 3: Local Management3-58 HSIM-A6DP User’s Guide3.19.1 ATM Connection Setup Screen FieldsThe ATM Connection Setup screen allows the user to view

Creating PVCs with the Bandwidth Allocation Mode EnabledHSIM-A6DP User’s Guide 3-59Encapsulation Type (Read-Only)This field displays the type of Encaps

Chapter 3: Local Management3-60 HSIM-A6DP User’s Guide3.20 THE ADD/DELETE ENTRY SCREENTo access the Add/Delete Entry screen from the ATM Connection Se

The Add/Delete Entry ScreenHSIM-A6DP User’s Guide 3-61VPI (Modifiable)This field is used to enter the Virtual Path Identifier of the PVC. The available r

Chapter 3: Local Management3-62 HSIM-A6DP User’s GuideDELETE (Command)This command appears only if a valid VCI has been entered in the VCI field of the

The Add/Delete Entry ScreenHSIM-A6DP User’s Guide 3-633.20.3 Modifying an Entry (PVC)To modify an existing entry (PVC), perform the following steps:1.

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Chapter 3: Local Management3-64 HSIM-A6DP User’s Guide3.20.4 Deleting an Entry (PVC)To delete an entry (PVC), perform the following steps:1. Use the a

HSIM-A6DP User’s Guide 4-1CHAPTER 4LANVIEW LEDsThis chapter describes how to use the LANVIEW LEDs to monitor HSIM status and diagnose HSIM problems. F

Chapter 4: LANVIEW LEDs4-2 HSIM-A6DP User’s GuideTable 4-1 HSIM LEDsTable 4-2 APIM LEDsLED Color DefinitionTX(Transmit)Green (Flashing)Cells being tran

HSIM-A6DP User’s Guide A-1APPENDIX A APIM SPECIFICATIONSThis appendix provides specifications for Cabletron Systems ATM Port Interface Modules (APIMs).

Appendix A: APIM SpecificationsA-2 HSIM-A6DP User’s GuideA.2 APIM-21 SPECIFICATIONSPhysical Interface: OC3Media Type: Multimode FiberData Rate: 155 Mbp

APIM-29 SpecificationsHSIM-A6DP User’s Guide A-3A.3 APIM-29 SPECIFICATIONSPhysical Interface: OC3Media Type: Single Mode FiberData Rate: 155 MbpsConnec

Appendix A: APIM SpecificationsA-4 HSIM-A6DP User’s GuideA.4 APIM-29LR SPECIFICATIONSPhysical Interface: OC3Media Type: Single Mode FiberData Rate: 155

APIM-22 SpecificationsHSIM-A6DP User’s Guide A-5A.5 APIM-22 SPECIFICATIONSPhysical Interface: STS3Media Type: Category 5 Unshielded Twisted PairData Ra

Appendix A: APIM SpecificationsA-6 HSIM-A6DP User’s GuideA.6 APIM-67 SPECIFICATIONSPhysical Interface: DS3Media Type: 75 Ohm Coaxial CableData Rate: 45

APIM-67 SpecificationsHSIM-A6DP User’s Guide A-7Figure A-6 APIM-67R Default Jumper SettingsFigure A-7 The APIM-67RECEIVE CHANNEL JUMPER (GROUNDED)TRAN