Cabletron Systems SFCS-1000 User's Guide

MMAC-Plus ™ 9A000, SFCS-200BX,SFCS-200WG and SFCS-1000ATM SWITCHUser’s Guide

viiiPREFACE cd /usr <ENTER> Commands or file names that appear within the text of this manual will berepresented in the following style: “...the

A-4TroubleshootingA.1.2 Check Self-Test (Automatically Performed)During a system boot, the ATM adapter automatically performs a self-test ofthe hardwa

A-5TroubleshootingA.1.4 Hardware Detected by DriverTo determine if the driver software on the host has detected the presence of anATM adapter board, i

A-6TroubleshootingA.1.5 Check FirmwareTo check whether or not the firmware is running correctly, issue the followingcommand:atmstat fa0 1In this comman

A-7TroubleshootingA.1.6 Check Physical LinkTo see the carrier state of the board, issue the following command:atmstat -d fa0The -d option displays dev

A-8TroubleshootingA.2 Testing Network Connectivity Using PVCsThe network connectivity tests require that two ATM adapters be connectedto an ATM switch

A-9TroubleshootingFigure A.3 - Networking Connectivity Using PVCsCall Cabletron.Verifyoutgoing ATM ARP cache entry?Run atmarp -a.nyCreate anoutgoing A

A-10TroubleshootingThis test sequence requires that the switch fabric be configured with a validPVC and the endstations to have the proper IP configurat

A-11TroubleshootingA.2.1 Verifying the Outgoing ATM ARP EntryTo verify the outgoing ATM ARP cache entry for the endstation originatingthe ping, enter

A-12TroubleshootingA.2.2 atmstatTo determine a particular failure state, enter the following command on theremote workstation while continuously pingi

A-13TroubleshootingA.2.2.1 No Cells Received by Remote EndIf no cells are received by the remote end (the Input ATM Cells field displayszero), then run

ixPREFACE Information contained in NOTE statements has been found importantenough to be called to the special attention of the operator and will be

A-14TroubleshootingA.2.2.4 Cells and No Errors Received by Remote and Transmitting No CellsIf the remote workstation is receiving cells with no errors

A-15TroubleshootingA.3 Collecting Additional InformationOnce basic adapter installation and network connectivity have been tested,this section explain

A-16TroubleshootingNOTE: The assumed adapter name in the examplesis fa0. On your particular system, the adaptermay have a different designation. To ch

A-17Troubleshootingnetstat -inName Mtu Network Address Ipkts Ierrs Opkts Oerrs Collec0 1500 192.88.243 192.88.243.171 117305

A-18TroubleshootingA.3.3 Switch InformationOn the host, at a command line, type the following commands and note theresponses:• atmstat fa0 command• ne

A-19Troubleshootingasxmon <switch_name>ASX-200 switch up 3:35, 17 ports (9 active), software 2.3.5, hardware 1.1port name uptime VPs/

A-20TroubleshootingThe following commands are run by logging in to AMI and opening a sessionon the switch fabric. Enter the following parameters at th

A-21Troubleshootingconfiguration uni30 showPort VPI State ILMI UNIside Type OperType RemoteAddress1C1 0 down down network auto privat

A-22Troubleshootingconfiguration port ds1 showPort Carrier Status Mode Framing Loopback ClockSource LineLength IdleCells1C1 no 0x60 hcs ES

B-1APPENDIX B SCP DiagnosticsThe tests provided in this section are very specific diagnostics that are only tobe run if you have determined that there

xPREFACE Laser Warning Class 1 lasers are defined as products which do not permit human access tolaser radiation in excess of the accessible limits of

B-2SCP DiagnosticsB.1.1 Accessing the Monitor ModeTo access the Monitor mode on an i960 SCP to run these tests, perform the fol-lowing steps:1. Soft b

B-3SCP Diagnosticsdo [offset] - download using Xmodemps [address] - single step through program, skipping procedurecallsst [address] - si

B-4SCP DiagnosticsB.1.2 Running the Hardware TestsThis last portion from the displayed list is the group of hardware tests that theuser can run on the

B-5SCP DiagnosticsB.1.2.3 DRAM Chip TestThis test checks the functionality of a DRAM chip. It takes about two secondsto run.=>test-dc aDRAM chip: O

B-6SCP Diagnostics..Erase ChipPattern 1Erase ChipPattern 2Erase ChipPattern 3Flash: OKB.1.2.6 FLASH Chip TestThis test checks the functionality of an

B-7SCP DiagnosticsB.1.2.7 Serial Port TestThis test checks the serial port’s functionality. It takes about two seconds torun.=>test-serialSerial: O

B-8SCP DiagnosticsB.1.2.11 Complete Hardware TestThis series of tests checks the functionality of all of the hardware devices, inthe SCP including the

C-1APPENDIX C Hardware SpecificationsThis appendix provides information about the hardware for all of CabletronSystems’ ATM products. Information provi

C-2Hardware SpecificationsC.1.1 SFCS-200WGThe SFCS-200WG ATM switch has the following specifications:Features SpecificationSwitching Fabric 2.5 Gbps, n

C-3Hardware SpecificationsC.1.2 SFCS-200BXThe SFCS-200BX ATM switch has the following specifications:Features SpecificationSwitching Fabric 2.5 Gbps, n

xiPREFACE Safety Agency Compliance This preface provides safety precautions to follow when installing aCabletron Systems, Inc., product. Safety Preca

C-4Hardware SpecificationsC.1.3 SFCS-1000The SFCS-1000 ATM switch has the following specifications:Features SpecificationSwitching Fabric 10 Gbps, non-b

C-5Hardware SpecificationsC.2 ATM Network ModulesThe LAN and WAN network modules are the physical ATM port interfacecards that provide LAN/WAN connec

C-6Hardware SpecificationsC.2.2 155 Mbps OC-3c/STM-1 MM ModuleThe following specifications apply to network modules NM-4/155MMSCCand NM-4/155MMSTC: Des

C-7Hardware SpecificationsC.2.3 155 Mbps STS-3c/STM-1 UTP ModuleThe following specifications apply to network modules NM-4/155UTP5ECand NM-4/155UTP5C:D

C-8Hardware SpecificationsC.2.3.1 155 Mbps UTP Pinout Specifications155 Mbps UTP network modules have a standard RJ-45 female connector anduse RJ-45 ne

C-9Hardware SpecificationsC.2.4 622 Mbps OC-12c/STM-4c MM ModuleThe following specifications apply to network module NM-1/622MMSCCand NM-1/622MMSTC:Des

C-10Hardware SpecificationsC.2.5 25 Mbps TP25 ModuleThe following specifications apply to network module NM-6/25UTPEC:Description SpecificationPort Capa

C-11Hardware SpecificationsC.2.5.1 Connecting Switches with TP25 Network ModulesThe TP25 network modules have a standard RJ45 connector that uses pins

C-12Hardware SpecificationsC.2.5.3 Connecting Adapters with Token Ring Pinouts to Cabletron SwitchesLike switches, some adapters use different pin ass

C-13Hardware SpecificationsC.2.6 34 Mbps E3 ModuleThe following specifications apply to network modules NM-2/E3C andNM-4/E3C:Description SpecificationPo

xiiPREFACE Modifications to Equipment Do not make mechanical or electrical modifications to the equipment.Cabletron Systems, Inc., is not responsible f

C-14Hardware SpecificationsC.2.7 45 Mbps DS3 ModuleThe following specifications apply to network modules NM-2/DS3C andNM-4/DS3C:Description Specificatio

C-15Hardware SpecificationsC.2.8 155 Mbps OC-3c/STM-1 SM ModuleThe following specifications apply to network modules NM-4/155SMSRCand NM-4/155SMLRC:Des

C-16Hardware SpecificationsC.2.9 155 Mbps OC-3c/STM-1 3MM/1SM ModuleThe 155 Mbps OC-3c/STM-1 3MM/1SM network module contains oneSONET/SDH single mode

C-17Hardware SpecificationsThe following specifications apply to ports 1, 2, and 3 on network modulesNM-4/155SR3SCC and NM-4/155LR3SCC:Description Spec

C-18Hardware SpecificationsC.2.10 622 Mbps OC-12c/STM-4c SM ModuleThe following specifications apply to network module NM-1/622SMIRC:Description Specifi

C-19Hardware SpecificationsC.3 ATM AdaptersThe family of ATM adapters provides a flexible ATM interface for the commu-nications needs of today’s high-

C-20Hardware SpecificationsC.3.1.2 UTP Cable SpecificationsThe table below lists the recommended cable specifications for all CabletronATM adapters that

C-21Hardware SpecificationsC.3.2 ESA-200PC Technical SpecificationsThe ESA-200PC ATM Adapter provides ATM connectivity to EISA-based PCsand servers, an

C-22Hardware SpecificationsC.3.3 PCA-200PC Technical SpecificationsThe PCA-200PC ATM Adapter provides ATM connectivity to PCI-based PCsand servers, and

C-23Hardware SpecificationsC.3.4 PCA-200MAC Technical SpecificationsThe PCA-200MAC ATM Adapter provides ATM connectivity to PCI-basedApple Power Macint

1-1 CHAPTER 1 Introduction The Cabletron 9A000 and SFCS series ATM Switch brings ATM connectivity toLAN workgroup, LAN backbone, and LAN/WAN inte

C-24Hardware SpecificationsC.3.5 NBA-200 Technical SpecificationsThe NBA-200 ATM Adapter provides ATM connectivity to 68040-based Mac-intosh workstatio

C-25Hardware SpecificationsC.3.6 GIA-200 Technical SpecificationsThe GIA-200 ATM Adapter provides ATM connectivity to Silicon GraphicsIndy and Indigo (

C-26Hardware SpecificationsC.3.7 HPA-200 Technical SpecificationsThe HPA-200 ATM Adapter provides ATM connectivity to the followingmachines: HP9000/715

C-27Hardware SpecificationsC.3.8 MCA-200 Technical SpecificationsThe MCA-200 ATM Adapter provides ATM connectivity to MicroChannel-based workstations,

C-28Hardware SpecificationsC.3.9 SBA-200 Technical SpecificationsThe SBA-200 ATM Adapter provides ATM connectivity to Sun Microsystems’SPARC 1, 1+, 2,

C-29Hardware SpecificationsC.3.10 ESA-200 Technical SpecificationsThe ESA-200 ATM Adapter provides ATM connectivity to EISA-based work-stations, PCs, a

C-30Hardware SpecificationsC.3.11 VMA-200 Technical SpecificationsThe VMA-200 ATM Adapter provides ATM connectivity to Crimson, Onyx,Challenge XL, Chal

C-31Hardware Specifications

C-32Hardware Specifications

g-1GLOSSARY802.1d Spanning Tree Bridging - the IEEE standard for bridging; a MAClayer standard for transparently connecting two or more LANs (often ca

1-2Introduction communication) to be switched to multiple destinations by fast ATM switchessuch as the Cabletron 9A000 and SFCS series (connecti

g-2GLOSSARYwork module hardware and software, IP connectivity, and SNMP networkmanagement.ANSI (American National Standards Institute) - a private org

g-3GLOSSARYATM Peer-to-Peer Connection - a virtual channel connection (VCC) or a vir-tual path connection (VPC) directly established, such as workstat

g-4GLOSSARYa common protocol. Bridges can usually be made to filter certain packets (toforward only certain traffic).Broadband - a service or system req

g-5GLOSSARYCell Header - ATM Layer protocol control information.Cell Transfer Delay - the transit delay of an ATM cell successfully passedbetween two

g-6GLOSSARYDIP Switch (Dual In-line Package) - a device that has two parallel rows ofcontacts that let the user switch electrical current through a pa

g-7GLOSSARYEPROM - Erasable Programmable Read Only Memory (See PROM.)ES (End System) - a system in which an ATM connection is terminated or ini-tiated

g-8GLOSSARYFT-PNNI (ForeThought PNNI) - a FORE Systems routing and signalling pro-tocol that uses private ATM (NSAP) addresses; a precursor to ATM For

g-9GLOSSARYICMP (Internet Control Message Protocol) - the protocol that handles errorsand control messages at the IP layer. ICMP is actually a part of

g-10GLOSSARYIn a Class A network, the first of the numbers is the network number, the lastthree numbers are the local host address.In a Class B network

g-11GLOSSARYISDN (Integrated Services Digital Network) - an emerging technology thatis beginning to be offered by the telephone carriers of the world.

1-3Introduction Figure 1.1 - 9A000 Switch Configuration

g-12GLOSSARYLECS (LAN Emulation Configuration Server) - the LECS is responsible forthe initial configuration of LECs. It provides information about avai

g-13GLOSSARYMicroChannel - a proprietary 16- or 32-bit bus developed by IBM for its PS/2computers’ internal expansion cards; also offered by others.MT

g-14GLOSSARYOSI (Open Systems Interconnection) - the 7-layer suite of protocolsdesigned by ISO committees to be the international standard computer ne

g-15GLOSSARYPhysical Layer (PHY) Connection - an association established by the PHYbetween two or more ATM-entities. A PHY connection consists of the

g-16GLOSSARYProxy - the process in which one system acts for another system to answerprotocol requests.Proxy Agent - an agent that queries on behalf o

g-17GLOSSARYSAR (Segmentation And Reassembly) - the SAR accepts PDUs from the CSand divides them into very small segments (44 bytes long). If the CS-P

g-18GLOSSARYSNAP - SubNetwork Access ProtocolSNMP (Simple Network Management Protocol) - the Internet standard pro-tocol for managing nodes on an IP n

g-19GLOSSARYSwitched Connection - a connection established via signalling.Symmetric Connection - a connection with the same bandwidth value speci-fied

g-20GLOSSARYtrap - a program interrupt mechanism that automatically updates the state ofthe network to remote network management hosts. The SNMP agent

g-21GLOSSARYVINES (Virtual Network Software) - Banyan’s network operating systembased on UNIX and its protocols.Virtual Channel Switch - a network ele

1-4Introduction Figure 1.2 - SFCS-200BX Switch Configuration 1.2.1 Front Panel Description The front panel of the 9A000 and SFCS series includes the

g-22GLOSSARY

1-5Introduction 1.2.4 Switch Control Processor The i960 switch control processor provides the distributed connection set-upfor a network of ATM swit

1-6Introduction Table 1.1 - System Hardware and Environmental Specifications Features SFCS Series/9A000Switching Fabric 2.5 Gbpsnon-blocked Traffic Po

1-7Introduction 1.2.7 Standards Compliance• ITU I.361 ATM Layer• ATM Forum UNI 3.0 1.2.8 Safety Compliance• US: UL 1950• Canada: CSA 22.2 No. 950-M89•

1-8Introduction

2-1CHAPTER 2 Installing the 9A000This chapter contains the procedures for installing the 9A000. The installationof the SFCS series is covered in Chapt

2-2Installing the 9A000Figure 2.1 - Installing the 9A000 Module7FLNK8FLNKFLNK10FLNKINS11FLNKINS12RXTXRXTXRXCircuit CardCard GuidesMetal Back-PanelJack

2-3Installing the 9A0002.2 The Reset SwitchThe Reset switch is located on the rightmost front panel, under the top plastictab as shown in Figure 2.2.

2-4Installing the 9A000

3-1CHAPTER 3 Switch HardwareCabletron Systems offers a full line of ATM products that work together toprovide a complete ATM network solution. The Cab

3-2Switch Hardware3.1 Switch Hardware ConfigurationsThe SFCS-200WG, as shown in Figure 3.1, is a self-contained ATM switch thatprovides an Ethernet con

3-3Switch HardwareFigure 3.2 - SFCS-200BX Switch ConfigurationThe SFCS-1000, as shown in Figure 3.3, is a self-contained ATM switch thatprovides an Eth

i Notice Notice Cabletron Systems reserves the right to make changes in specifications and other information contained in this document without prior

3-4Switch Hardware Figure 3.3 - SFCS-1000 Switch ConfigurationAC Volt. In110AC Volt. InCABDTX1 RX1 TX2 RX2 TX3 RX3 TX4 RX4TX2RX2TX4RX4TX3RX3RX1TX1RX2TX

3-5Switch Hardware3.2 Switch Hardware Components 3.2.1 Switch BoardThe switch board (also referred to as the “switch fabric”) contains the VPI/VCI loo

3-6Switch Hardware3.2.2.1 i960 Switch Control ProcessorThe front panel of an i960 SCP for the SFCS-200WG, SFCS-200BX, and theSFCS-1000 includes the fo

3-7Switch HardwareTable 1.1 describes the RS-232 serial port pinouts that are illustrated in Figure 3.5.3.2.2.1.3 Ethernet 10BaseT PortThe Ethernet 10

3-8Switch Hardware3.2.2.1.4 CTL PortA control port inside the SCP, referred to in the switch software as the CTLport, is a logical (not physical) loca

3-9Switch Hardware3.2.2.1.8 Power LEDThe power LED that is located to the right of the display LED on the frontpanel of the SCP reflects the current st

3-10Switch HardwareFor example, according to this notation, the fourth port on a network modulein slot B of switch board #2 is port 2B4.Figure 3.6 ill

3-11Switch Hardware 3.2.4 Power Supply ModulesThe SFCS-200BX and the SFCS-1000 each come with two removable powersupply modules. In the event of a sin

3-12Switch Hardware3.2.4.2 SFCS-1000 AC Power Supply (Model A)The model A AC power supply for an SFCS-1000 is shown in Figure 3.7.Figure 3.7 - Model

3-13Switch Hardware3.2.4.2.1 Power Supply LEDsThere are four LEDs on the front panel of the model A SFCS-1000 AC powersupply which indicate the status

ii Notice FCC Notice This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may no

3-14Switch HardwareIf a model A power supply goes into shutdown, it will remain shut downuntil the power switch is turned off and turned on again (pow

3-15Switch Hardware3.2.4.3 SFCS-1000 AC Power Supply (Model B)The model B AC power supply for an SFCS-1000 is shown in Figure 3.8.Figure 3.8 - Model B

3-16Switch Hardware3.2.4.3.1 Power Supply LEDsThere are four LEDs on the front panel of the model B SFCS-1000 AC powersupply which indicate the status

3-17Switch HardwareIf a model B power supply goes into shutdown, it remains turned off until thefault condition is rectified. At that point, the power

3-18Switch Hardware 3.2.5 SFCS-1000 Fan TrayThe SFCS-1000 comes with a removable fan tray. The speed of each fan ismonitored by circuitry in the CEC,

3-19Switch Hardware 3.2.7 SFCS-1000 Common Equipment Card (CEC)The CEC provided with the SFCS-1000 performs several functions. Becauseeach SCP contain

3-20Switch HardwareThe alarm relay contacts are normally closed when there is no power to theswitch. The user can attach alarm circuits to these conta

3-21Switch Hardware3.2.7.3 CEC Status LEDsThis subsection discusses the meaning of the status LEDs on the CEC of theSFCS-1000 switch. The LEDs have be

3-22Switch Hardware3.2.7.3.2 Power Supply LEDsThere are two power supply LEDs on the front panel of the CEC, one for eachpower supply. The LEDs for th

3-23Switch HardwareTable 3.8 - CEC Receive (RX) LED DescriptionTable 3.9 - CEC Link Integrity (LI) LED DescriptionTable 3.10 - CEC Collision (COL) LED

iii Table of Contents Preface Technical Support...

3-24Switch Hardware

4-1CHAPTER 4 Switch SetupThis chapter describes how to handle and set up a Cabletron ATM switchprior to its operation.4.1 IntroductionBefore installin

4-2Switch Setup4.2.1 Inventorying the UnitA complete inventory of the Cabletron ATM switch package should be per-formed before any power is supplied t

4-3Switch Setup4.3 Electrical ConsiderationsThe following items should be considered when setting up the switch:CAUTION Consideration should be given

4-4Switch Setup4.4 Rack-Mounting an SFCS-200BXThe SFCS-200BX is designed to be installed either as a stand-alone unit placedon the desktop, or as a ra

4-5Switch Setup4.4.2 Installing the Rack-mount BracketsTo install the rack-mount brackets and cable relief strain rail, use the follow-ing procedure:1

4-6Switch SetupNOTE: The SFCS-200BX is an operational ATMswitch at this point if used with otherCabletron switches or with ATM interfacecards. However

4-7Switch Setup4.5 Rack-Mounting an SFCS-200WGThe SFCS-200WG is designed to be installed either as a stand-alone unitplaced on the desktop, or as a ra

4-8Switch Setup4.5.2 Installing the Rack-mount BracketsTo install the rack-mount brackets and cable relief strain rail, use the follow-ing procedure:1

4-9Switch SetupNOTE: The SFCS-200WG is an operational ATMswitch at this point if used with otherCabletron switches or with ATM interfacecards. However

Contentsiv 3.2.4.2 SFCS-1000 AC Power Supply (Model A)...3-123.2.4.3 SFCS-1000 AC Power Supply (Model B) ...

4-10Switch Setup4.6 Rack-Mounting an SFCS-1000The SFCS-1000 switch is designed to be rack-mounted. The following itemsshould be addressed when rack-mo

4-11Switch Setup4.6.1 Installing the SFCS-1000To install the SFCS-1000 in the equipment rack, use the following procedure:1. Choose a rack position fo

4-12Switch Setup4.7 Installing the Serial CableConnect the serial cable (supplied with the switch) from the switch’s serialport to any tty-type device

4-13Switch Setup4.8 Modem ConfigurationAll Cabletron ATM switches support modem access. This may be useful if aswitch is installed in a remote location

4-14Switch Setup4.9 Configuring IP AddressesThe recommended configuration for a Cabletron ATM switch is to assign anIP address to its network interfaces

4-15Switch Setup4.10 AMI SecurityThe administrative password on your Cabletron ATM switch may be changedto provide password-protected access to AMI. C

4-16Switch Setup4.12 Verifying the InstallationTo verify that your switch is up and running, log in to AMI and open a sessionon the switch. Enter the

5-1CHAPTER 5 Hardware Maintenance ProceduresThis chapter discusses various hardware maintenance procedures for theCabletron ATM switches. Items discus

5-2Hardware Maintenance Procedures5.1.2 Multicast ModeWhen hot-inserting or hot-swapping a network module, the mode in whichthe switch is running must

5-3Hardware Maintenance Procedures5.1.3 Hot-swapping Network ModulesWhen removing or replacing network modules, use the following procedure:WARNING! T

vContents Chapter 6 Software Upgrade Instructions 6.1 Obtaining the Software Upgrade File via Diskette ... 6-26

5-4Hardware Maintenance Procedures5.2 Power Supply Module ReplacementThe power supplies in the SFCS-200BX and the SFCS-1000 are hot-swappable,meaning

5-5Hardware Maintenance ProceduresWARNING! Failure to perform Step 2 can result in seriousinjury to the user or damage to the equipment.2. Turn OFF th

5-6Hardware Maintenance Procedures5.2.2 SFCS-1000 Power Supply Module Replacement5.2.2.1 Replacing an SFCS-1000 AC Power Supply (Model A)A model A AC

5-7Hardware Maintenance ProceduresThe procedure for hot-swapping a model A SFCS-1000 AC power supply is asfollows:WARNING! A replacement DC power supp

5-8Hardware Maintenance ProceduresWARNING! Failure to perform Steps 6 or 7 can result inserious injury to the user or damage to theequipment.6. Ensure

5-9Hardware Maintenance Procedures5.2.2.2 Replacing an SFCS-1000 AC Power Supply (Model B)A model B AC power supply module for an SFCS-1000 is shown i

5-10Hardware Maintenance ProceduresThe procedure for replacing a model B SFCS-1000 AC power supply moduleis as follows:WARNING! A replacement DC power

5-11Hardware Maintenance Procedures5. Pull forward on the power supply’s handle (located below thepower switch and AC plug) to remove it from the chas

5-12Hardware Maintenance Procedures5.3 SFCS-1000 Fan Tray ReplacementThe SFCS-1000 has a removable fan tray with large fans that cool the switchhardwa

5-13Hardware Maintenance Procedures5.4 Switch Control Processor ReplacementThe following procedure explains how to remove an i960 switch controlproces

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5-14Hardware Maintenance ProceduresCAUTION Take care to properly align the SCP in the cardguides in the following step.4. Insert the new SCP into the

5-15Hardware Maintenance Procedures5.5 Switch Board ReplacementThe switch boards in the SFCS-1000 are hot-swappable, meaning that theycan be removed a

5-16Hardware Maintenance ProceduresNOTE: To ensure that the switch will work with thepreviously established network configuration, therelative position

5-17Hardware Maintenance ProceduresCAUTION Make sure the replacement board is properlyaligned in the slot in the next step.6. Carefully slide the repl

5-18Hardware Maintenance Procedures

6-1CHAPTER 6 Software Upgrade InstructionsThis chapter details the steps necessary to upgrade the software on yourCabletron ATM switch. Some instructi

6-2Software Upgrade Instructions6.1 Obtaining the Software Upgrade File via DisketteUsing the Cabletron Systems distribution diskettes, the upgrade so

6-3Software Upgrade InstructionsExecute the fore_extract script with the following command:./fore_extract <device>Once again, <device> is

6-4Software Upgrade Instructions6.2 Performing the Software UpgradeTo perform the software upgrade, you will use the operation upgrade com-mand in AMI

6-5Software Upgrade InstructionsNOTE: If you obtained the upgrade file via ftp, fullpath to remotefile is the name of theuncompressed file. If you obtain

vii PREFACE This manual provides technical information needed to install and operate the Cabletron TM 9A000 and SecureFast Cell Switch-200BX ATM Swi

6-6Software Upgrade InstructionsTo use the new version of software that you have just loaded, type y and press<ENTER> or simply press <ENTER&

6-7Software Upgrade Instructions6.3 Changing between Multiple Versions of SoftwareIt is possible to select between multiple versions of installed soft

6-8Software Upgrade InstructionsAt this point, the switch is still running FT330.35, but CURRENT is pointing toFT340.11. To make the change complete,

6-9Software Upgrade Instructions6.4 Using bootp to Download Software to the SwitchNOTE: Section 6.5 needs to be performed only if yourSCP fails to boo

6-10Software Upgrade InstructionsBefore any of the above changes can take effect, inetd must re-read the config-uration file.NOTE: If you need to set up

6-11Software Upgrade InstructionsNOTE: Make sure the last line added to bootptabends in a colon (:) and not a backslash (\).Otherwise, that line will

6-12Software Upgrade Instructions6.4.4 Setting Up a tftpboot ServerTo set up a tftpboot server, on a SunOS 4.1.x system, perform the followingsteps:NO

A-1APPENDIX A TroubleshootingThe troubleshooting tests detailed in this appendix will clearly indicate andidentify the most common problems in establi

A-2TroubleshootingFigure A.1 - Adapter Hardware Troubleshooting FlowchartyyCall Cabletron.nIsfiberbad?Changefiber.ynnnSelf-testyFirmwaredownloadyCall Ca

A-3TroubleshootingA.1.1 Run LooptestTo determine if an interface is functioning properly, run the looptest utilityon a host that has been disconnected