Cabletron-systems Lancast Media Converter 7000 User Manual

Title PageSmartSwitch 7000User’s Guide

Introduction1-2At the heart of each SmartSwitch 7000 hub is its 7X00 SmartSwitch Control Module, which supervises access to the switching backplane an

ATM Configuration6-2 Accessing the ATM Connections WindowFigure 6-1. The Current ATM Connections WindowThe Current ATM Connections window provides the

Accessing the ATM Connections Window 6-3ATM ConfigurationSettingsThe Settings portion of the window contains a list box which displays information abou

ATM Configuration6-4 Configuring ConnectionsStatus Displays the current administrative status of the connection: enabled or disabled. In current version

Configuring Connections 6-5ATM Configuration4. In the Encapsulation Type field, click on the down arrow located to the right of the field, and drag down t

ATM Configuration6-6 Configuring Connections

Index-1IndexSymbols% Load 3-3% of Tot. Errors 3-4Numerics7C0x SmartSwitch family 1-17C03 MMAC SmartSwitch 1-17C04 Workgroup SmartSwitch 1-17C04-R Work

IndexIndex-2name 1-5time 2-32type 2-14Directed 5-4Discarded packets 2-19, 3-8Drop Events 3-3Dual-homing 5-7Duplex Mode 2-24EEncapsulation Type 6-3Even

Index-3IndexNot Available 5-3Number of MACs 5-5Number of Nodes 5-9OOFF 2-11OK button 1-7ON 2-11Oversized 3-4Owner (RMON) 4-14, 4-21PPacket Captureeven

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Using the SmartSwitch 7000 User’s Guide 1-3Introductiondifferences, however, each device will be named separately, as necessary. Note, too, that the i

Introduction1-4 Related ManualsRelated ManualsThe SmartSwitch 7000 userÕs guide is only part of a complete document set designed to provide comprehens

Software Conventions 1-5IntroductionFigure 1-1. Sample Window Showing Group BoxesDevice Name Displays the user-deÞned name of the device. The device n

Introduction1-6 Software ConventionsUsing the MouseThis document assumes you are using a Windows-compatible mouse with two buttons; if you are using a

Getting Help 1-7Introduction¥ Dragging means to move the mouse pointer across the screen while holding the mouse button down. It is often used for dra

Introduction1-8 SmartSwitch 7000 FirmwareGetting Help from the Cabletron Systems Global Call CenterIf you need technical support related to SPECTRUM E

2-1Chapter 2The SmartSwitch 7000 Chassis ViewInformation displayed in the Chassis View window; the logical chassis view; the Chassis Manager window; h

The SmartSwitch 7000 Chassis View2-2 Viewing Chassis Information1. In any map, list, or tree view, click the right mouse button once to select the Sma

Viewing Chassis Information 2-3The SmartSwitch 7000 Chassis ViewFigure 2-2. SmartSwitch Chassis View Windows7C03 MMAC SmartSwitch7C04-R Workgroup Smar

The SmartSwitch 7000 Chassis View2-4 Viewing Chassis InformationFront Panel InformationIn addition to the main interface display, the Chassis View win

Viewing Chassis Information 2-5The SmartSwitch 7000 Chassis ViewBoot PromThe revision of BOOT PROM installed in the 7X00 Control Module.FirmwareThe re

The SmartSwitch 7000 Chassis View2-6 Viewing Chassis InformationFigure 2-3. SmartSwitch 7000 Chassis View Menu StructureThe Device MenuFrom the Device

Viewing Chassis Information 2-7The SmartSwitch 7000 Chassis View¥ I/F Summary, which lets you view statistics (displayed both graphically and numerica

The SmartSwitch 7000 Chassis View2-8 Viewing Chassis Information¥ I/F Type will display the port type of each port in the SmartSwitch chassis: Eth (et

Viewing Chassis Information 2-9The SmartSwitch 7000 Chassis ViewThe Board MenusThe Board menu for the 7X00 Control Module (always installed in slot 1)

The SmartSwitch 7000 Chassis View2-10 Viewing Chassis Information¥ Statistics..., which launches the highest level of statistics currently available f

Viewing Chassis Information 2-11The SmartSwitch 7000 Chassis View¥ LIS (Listening) if the port is not adding information to the Þltering database. It

The SmartSwitch 7000 Chassis View2-12 Viewing Chassis Informationgenerated during the last polling interval by devices connected to that port compared

Viewing Chassis Information 2-13The SmartSwitch 7000 Chassis ViewThe Chassis Manager window, Figure 2-4, is a read-only window that displays the MIBs

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The SmartSwitch 7000 Chassis View2-14 Viewing Chassis InformationDevice TypeChoosing the Device Type option on the Device menu brings up a window that

Viewing Chassis Information 2-15The SmartSwitch 7000 Chassis ViewViewing I/F Summary InformationThe I/F Summary menu option available from the Device

The SmartSwitch 7000 Chassis View2-16 Viewing Chassis InformationDescriptionA text description of the interface: Host (for the 7X00 Controller ModuleÕ

Viewing Chassis Information 2-17The SmartSwitch 7000 Chassis ViewIn Discards Packets received by the device interface that were discarded even though

The SmartSwitch 7000 Chassis View2-18 Viewing Chassis InformationViewing Interface Detail The Interface Statistics window (Figure 2-8) provides detail

Viewing Chassis Information 2-19The SmartSwitch 7000 Chassis ViewTypeDisplays the interface type of the selected port: ethernet-csmacd, fddi, atm, or

The SmartSwitch 7000 Chassis View2-20 Viewing Chassis InformationPackets Transmitted (Transmit only)Displays the number of packets transmitted by this

Viewing Chassis Information 2-21The SmartSwitch 7000 Chassis ViewFigure 2-9. The FDDI Statistics WindowThe FDDI Statistics window contains the followi

The SmartSwitch 7000 Chassis View2-22 Viewing Chassis InformationFigure 2-10. New Timer Interval Window2. Highlight the Hour, Minute, or Second field,

Managing the Hub 2-23The SmartSwitch 7000 Chassis View3. In the text field, enter a valid MAC address in hexadecimal format, then click OK. If you ente

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The SmartSwitch 7000 Chassis View2-24 Managing the HubFigure 2-12. Port ConÞgurationUse the options in this window to select the desired mode:Standard

Managing the Hub 2-25The SmartSwitch 7000 Chassis ViewTo access the Port ConÞguration Window:1. From the Chassis View, click to select the port you wi

The SmartSwitch 7000 Chassis View2-26 Managing the HubThe following information about the selected Fast Ethernet port is displayed:Port TypeDisplays t

Managing the Hub 2-27The SmartSwitch 7000 Chassis ViewDuplex, and 10Base-T. Of the selected abilities, the highest mode mutually available will automa

The SmartSwitch 7000 Chassis View2-28 Managing the HubFor a 100Base-FX port, the selection process is somewhat simpler; Auto Negotiation for these por

Managing the Hub 2-29The SmartSwitch 7000 Chassis Viewchanges to be completely initialized, particularly if the link partners must negotiate or re-neg

The SmartSwitch 7000 Chassis View2-30 Managing the HubSLIP Select this option to use the selected COM port as a SLIP connection for out-of-band SNMP m

Managing the Hub 2-31The SmartSwitch 7000 Chassis ViewSetting the Device Date and TimeThe Device menu provides the options that allow you to change th

The SmartSwitch 7000 Chassis View2-32 Managing the Hub3. Enter the new date in a mm/dd/yyyy format, either by highlighting the field you wish to change

3-1Chapter 3StatisticsAccessing interface statistics from the Chassis View; available statistics windowsSelecting the Statistics option from the port

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Statistics3-2 RMON StatisticsRMON StatisticsThe RMON Ethernet Statistics window (Figure 3-1) provides a detailed statistical breakdown of trafÞc on th

RMON Statistics 3-3StatisticsThe column on the left side of the window displays the statistic name, total count, and percentage; the column on the rig

Statistics3-4 RMON StatisticsProblemsCRC/Alignment Indicates the number of packets processed by the network segment that had a non-integral number of

RMON Statistics 3-5StatisticsFrame Size (Bytes) PacketsThe Frame Size (Bytes) Packets Þelds indicate the number of packets (including error packets) p

Statistics3-6 RMON StatisticsTo choose Total, Delta, or Accum:1. Click on the Total radio button; after the completion of the current polling cycle pl

Interface Statistics 3-7StatisticsAdjust printer settings as required, then click OK. (For more information on the appropriate printer settings, consu

Statistics3-8 Interface StatisticsTypeDisplays the interface type of the selected port: ethernet-csmacd, fddi, or atm. Note that there is no type dist

Interface Statistics 3-9StatisticsPackets Transmitted (Transmit only)Displays the number of packets transmitted by this interface.

Statistics3-10 Interface Statistics

4-1Chapter 4Alarm ConfigurationAccessing the Basic and Advanced Alarms windows; creating a basic alarm; creating an advanced alarm; creating events; as

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Alarm Configuration4-2 Basic Alarm ConfigurationUsing the Advanced Alarms feature, you can deÞne custom alarms for almost any MIB-II or RMON object, as

Basic Alarm Configuration 4-3Alarm ConfigurationAccessing the Basic Alarm Configuration WindowTo access the RMON Basic Alarm ConÞguration window:1. From

Alarm Configuration4-4 Basic Alarm ConfigurationWhen the window is Þrst launched, no interfaces will be selected, and the , , and buttons will be gra

Basic Alarm Configuration 4-5Alarm ConfigurationIF TypeDisplays each interfaceÕs type: FDDI, Ethernet, Token Ring, or ATM. Note that there is no type di

Alarm Configuration4-6 Basic Alarm ConfigurationThe remainder of the window Þelds provide the means for conÞguring alarms for each available interface.

Basic Alarm Configuration 4-7Alarm Configuration5. Any value you enter in the Community field will be included in any trap messages issued by your SmartS

Alarm Configuration4-8 Basic Alarm ConfigurationFor more information on how actions are triggered, see How Rising and Falling Thresholds Work, page 4-26

Basic Alarm Configuration 4-9Alarm ConfigurationTo disable an alarm:1. In the top of the window, click to select the variable for which you wish to disa

Alarm Configuration4-10 Advanced Alarm ConfigurationIndex This index number uniquely identiÞes each occurrence of a rising or falling event. Note that,

Advanced Alarm Configuration 4-11Alarm ConfigurationFigure 4-3. The RMON Advanced Alarm/Event List WindowThe top portion of the window displays the usua

vii Contents Chapter 1 Introduction Using the SmartSwitch 7000 UserÕs Guide... 1-3Relate

Alarm Configuration4-12 Advanced Alarm ConfigurationInterval Indicates the amount of time, in seconds, over which the selected variable will be sampled.

Advanced Alarm Configuration 4-13Alarm ConfigurationIndex numbers are permanently assigned to their associated events; however, numbers made available b

Alarm Configuration4-14 Advanced Alarm ConfigurationTo conÞgure an alarm:1. If you wish to modify an existing alarm or create a new alarm based on the p

Advanced Alarm Configuration 4-15Alarm Configurationvalue provided is SPEL — <IP address> <(hostname)> <date> <time>, where <

Alarm Configuration4-16 Advanced Alarm ConfigurationAlmost any RMON or MIB-II object can be used as an alarm variable as long as it is resident in the d

Advanced Alarm Configuration 4-17Alarm ConfigurationBe sure you define your instance values carefully; if you neglect to set the instance correctly, you

Alarm Configuration4-18 Advanced Alarm Configuration6. In the Alarm Interval field, enter the amount of time over which the selected variable will be sam

Advanced Alarm Configuration 4-19Alarm Configuration13. Click to set your changes. If you have made any errors in configuring alarm parameters (using a

Alarm Configuration4-20 Advanced Alarm ConfigurationTo conÞgure an event:1. If you wish to modify an existing event or create a new event based on the p

Advanced Alarm Configuration 4-21Alarm ConfigurationIf you wish to modify an existing event, enter the appropriate index value, or double-click on the e

Contentsviii Chapter 3 Statistics Accessing the Statistics Window... 3-

Alarm Configuration4-22 Advanced Alarm Configuration6. Use the options in the Event Type field to define how this event will respond when an associated th

Advanced Alarm Configuration 4-23Alarm ConfigurationAdding Actions to an EventFor devices which support the proprietary Actions MIB, selecting the but

Alarm Configuration4-24 Advanced Alarm Configuration3. The Description field is not currently editable; future releases of SPECTRUM Element Manager will

Advanced Alarm Configuration 4-25Alarm ConfigurationDeleting an Alarm, Event, or ActionTo delete an alarm, event, or action:1. In the appropriate window

Alarm Configuration4-26 How Rising and Falling Thresholds WorkThe top portion of the window contains the device information boxes, as well as the event

How Rising and Falling Thresholds Work 4-27Alarm ConfigurationFigure 4-8. Sample Rising and Falling Threshold PairsTIPThe current version of the Basic

Alarm Configuration4-28 How Rising and Falling Thresholds Work

5-1Chapter 5FDDI ManagementConcentrator configuration; connection policy; station list; concentrator performanceThe FDDI menu lets you access windows t

FDDI Management5-2 Configuration¥ Station List Ñ With this window you can see the conÞguration of the ring on which the SMT entity resides, including n

Configuration 5-3FDDI ManagementFigure 5-2. The Concentrator ConÞguration WindowMAC StateThis Þeld indicates the current state of the selecting ringÕs

1-1 Chapter 1 IntroductionHow to use this guide; related guides; software conventions; getting help; Smart Switch 7000 firmware versionsWelcome to the

FDDI Management5-4 Configurationcondition causes ring initialization to fail after the claim and beacon recovery process. Like Non-Op-Dup, this state w

Configuration 5-5FDDI Management¥ If both TTRT value and source address length are equal, the frame with the highest address has precedence.The 7F06-02

FDDI Management5-6 Connection Policy¥ Not Available means that there is no MAC on the FDDI ring associated with the selected SMT entity. Again, this s

Connection Policy 5-7FDDI ManagementThe following table summarizes the FDDI connection rules:V — valid connectionX — illegal connectionU — undesirable

FDDI Management5-8 Connection PolicyTIPYou can use any SNMP Set Request or MIB tool to edit the Connection Policy for your device by setting the fddim

Station List 5-9FDDI ManagementStation ListThe Station List illustrates the conÞguration of the ring associated with the currently selected SMT entity

FDDI Management5-10 Station ListStations PanelThe Stations Panel displays a list of the stations on the ring to which the selected SMT is connected, i

Performance 5-11FDDI ManagementPerformanceThe Concentrator Performance window, Figure 5-5, provides graphical and numeric performance statistics for t

FDDI Management5-12 PerformanceAvailable statistics are:Transmit FramesThe number of frames transmitted by the MAC associated with the SMT during the

6-1Chapter 6ATM ConfigurationViewing connection data; configuring Permanent Virtual Circuits (PVCs); adding and deleting connection entriesThe ATM inter