Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product Token Ring Switch Madge Networks
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1 Smart DeskStream Token Ring Switch.
2 Smart DeskStream Technical Presentation 2 Smart DeskStream Objectives n At the end of this session you will be able to: n Describe the Smart DeskStream features n Demonstrate its connectivity option.
3 Smart DeskStream Technical Presentation 3 What is Desktop Switching ? Conventional Shared Token Ring n Users share the Token Ring network n Often up to 80 users share 16Mbps Fully Switched Token Rin.
4 Smart DeskStream Technical Presentation 4 Smart DeskStream Product Overview n Designed as a shared hub replacement n 1 U high n 24 ports with auto ring speed and protocol detect n Plug ‘n’ Play .
5 Smart DeskStream Technical Presentation 5 Easy Integration into existing networks Shared User Ring Typical Network Layout Network Backbone CAU/LAM or Chassis The slide shows part of a typical network, with CAUs providing a shared medium interface for the workstations.
6 Smart DeskStream Technical Presentation 6 1. Move users to switched, DeskStream ports n Simple, reconnection of ports n Immediate bandwidth upgrade for 23 users n Improved manageability and reliability Easy Integration into existing networks Network Backbone 2.
7 Smart DeskStream Technical Presentation 7 1. Add DeskStreams as needed n Easily scalable solution n High port density releases rack space Easy Integration Hub Replacement Switched User Ring 2.
8 Smart DeskStream Technical Presentation 8 1. Add additional links to backbone n Resilience, load sharing and higher access speeds Powerful, Flexible Connectivity Resilience Switched User Ring Networ.
9 Smart DeskStream Technical Presentation 9 1. Use HSTR uplinks to increase backbone access n Resilience, load sharing and higher access speeds 2 x 100Mbps Powerful, Flexible Connectivity Resilience a.
10 Smart DeskStream Technical Presentation 10 Smart DeskStream Token Ring Switch n 24 workstation ports with two module slots Smart DeskStream Stacking Module n One required for each DeskStream to be .
11 Smart DeskStream Technical Presentation 11 Smart DeskStream behaves like a hub n When integrating DeskStream into an existing network, use it as if it was a CAU/LAM.
12 Smart DeskStream Technical Presentation 12 n Smart DeskStream is NOT designed as a backbone applications switch n You can only support a shared device on one port n It does NOT offer Active Broadcast Control, full RMON or protocol filtering.
13 Smart DeskStream Token Ring Switch Connectivity.
14 Smart DeskStream Technical Presentation 14 n 24 RJ45 ports n Each behaves EXACTLY like a shared hub port n Each port has its own MAC address n Ports 1 - 23 are direct , each can be connected to l A.
15 Smart DeskStream Technical Presentation 15 n 24th RJ45 port n 24th port is a master, and can be l connected to a shared Hub port (any type/vendor) l re-configured as a direct port n Master port is .
16 Smart DeskStream Technical Presentation 16 Connectivity Ports - 3 n Ring Speed / Protocol Detect n Each port supports 4Mbps, 16Mbps and Full Duplex (Dedicated TR) l Default is auto speed sensing l .
17 Smart DeskStream Technical Presentation 17 n Left Port LED: n Green - Port open n Flashing green - Disabled n Right Port LED: n Red - Port closed n Flashing red - Error n Port 24 will flash red by default (because it is master as default) Connectivity Ports - LEDs Left LED - flashing green; disabled by management software Right LED - red.
18 Smart DeskStream Technical Presentation 18 n First LED on right of unit - Status n Green - Normal operation n Flashing green - Diagnostic self test n Red - Error l System Failure n Flashing Red - Warning l E.g. Fan Failure Connectivity Status LEDs System failure - e.
19 Smart DeskStream Technical Presentation 19 n Second LED, Module Link 1 n Green - Port open n Red - Port closed n Flashing green - Disabled n Flashing red - Error n Third LED, Module Link 2 - As for Link 1 Connectivity Status LEDs - 2 Flashing red - e.
20 Smart DeskStream Technical Presentation 20 n Stacking Module and Cable n Installed into stacking slot on rear of each DeskStream in a stack l module has two mini SCSI connectors n Supplied with sho.
21 Smart DeskStream Technical Presentation 21 n Bottom DeskStream n Automatically configures itself as Master n Assumes responsibility for stack management n TrueView sees the stack as a single icon n.
22 Smart DeskStream Technical Presentation 22 n Stacking Module cannot be hot- swapped n DeskStream unit must be powered off before installing stacking module n Cable may be connected to another DeskS.
23 Smart DeskStream Technical Presentation 23 n DeskStream Resilience n Lost power or stacking module failure n Stack will reboot n If failing unit is in the stack center, two separate stacks will for.
24 Smart DeskStream Technical Presentation 24 n DeskStream Resilience n If stacking module remains operative n Stack will reboot n If failing unit is in the stack center, stack continues to operate n .
25 Smart DeskStream Technical Presentation 25 Uplink Connectivity The icon will display the uplink ports on all the Deskstreams in the stack Use the icon to display the uplink ports Uplink modules are.
26 Smart DeskStream Technical Presentation 26 Uplink Connectivity The icon will display all the uplink ports which exist on the stack Select individual ports for management Link 1 is port 25 and Link .
27 Smart DeskStream Technical Presentation 27 n Dual Link Fiber Connectivity n Each link supports 4Mbps, 16Mbps and Full Duplex (DTR) n Links operate independently n Allows redundant links / load shar.
28 Smart DeskStream Technical Presentation 28 n Allows Fiber connection to n TR Fiber adapters n Backbone TR switch fiber ports n Third party Fiber TR shared hub ports n TR CAU Fiber Trunk Link l conf.
29 Smart DeskStream Technical Presentation 29 n Fiber port Specifications n Uses standard IEEE 802.5j specifications n Operates at wavelength 850 nm n Supports Multi-mode Fiber cabling l 62.
30 Smart DeskStream Technical Presentation 30 n Dual Link HSTR Connectivity n Each link supports 100Mbps Full Duplex DTR n Compatible with IEEE 802.5t n Copper module uses RJ45 connectors n Fiber modu.
31 Smart DeskStream Technical Presentation 31 n Allows HSTR connection to n HSTR adapters (for servers & power users) n Backbone HSTR switch ports n Other DeskStream HSTR modules l In back to back.
32 Smart DeskStream Technical Presentation 32 n HSTR Fiber port Specifications n Uses standard IEEE 802.5t specifications n Operates at wavelength 1300 nm (same as FDDI) n Supports Multi-mode Fiber cabling l 62.
33 Smart DeskStream Token Ring Switch Management.
34 Smart DeskStream Technical Presentation 34 Smart DeskStream Manager n Graphical, Windows-based management n Uses Madge’s TrueView/32 platform l 16-bit TrueView does not support DeskStream n Easy .
35 Smart DeskStream Technical Presentation 35 Software Downloads n Download in active mode l Download becomes active on reboot n Single download file for all flash and microcode files l TFTP over IPX .
36 Smart DeskStream Technical Presentation 36 Easy to configure options n Up to 5 write and read passwords n Dynamic table of port configurations n Copy bit on transparent frame option Simplified supp.
37 Smart DeskStream Technical Presentation 37 Telnet and serial interface menu is easy: DeskStream Terminal Configuration 1. General 2. Versions 3. IP 4.
38 Smart DeskStream Technical Presentation 38 Diagnostic Downloads n Self-tests run on every reboot n Output is sent over serial port as it runs n On failing, l The test will halt l The Status LEDs wi.
39 Smart DeskStream Token Ring Switch Source Route Switching.
40 Smart DeskStream Technical Presentation 40 Smart DeskStream Objectives At the end of this session you will be able to: n Explain Source Route Switching, including n Concentrator Relay Function n Br.
41 Smart DeskStream Technical Presentation 41 Source Route Switching n What is Source Route Switching ? n Industry term for using switching in the workgroup n Refers to IEEE 802.
42 Smart DeskStream Technical Presentation 42 Source Route Switching ‘Annex K’ n Components of Annex K ? n Concentrator Relay Function (CRF) l Handles switching process l All ports access the netw.
43 Smart DeskStream Technical Presentation 43 Source Route Switching Frame Forwarding using CRF n DeskStream behaves as a transparent bridge n It learns the MAC and RIF information in passing frames, .
44 Smart DeskStream Technical Presentation 44 n Resilient links Backbone Source Route Switching Introducing multiple uplinks - 1 A X Ring Number 101 Dual uplinks to the same backbone switch This is an.
45 Smart DeskStream Technical Presentation 45 n Load sharing connectivity Backbone Source Route Switching Introducing multiple uplinks - 2 B A Dual uplinks to different backbone switches Both uplinks .
46 Smart DeskStream Technical Presentation 46 n What is the Bridge Relay Function? n Provides SRT bridging between SR ring numbers on different ports n Allows a different ring number to be set on each port n Ports cannot share a ring number Source Route Switching Bridging using BRF 109 107 108 The BRF allows us to set up ports outside the CRF.
47 Smart DeskStream Technical Presentation 47 BRF Port Interface (SRB) ‘Virtual’ port n What is the Bridge Relay Function? Source Route Switching Bridging using BRF Port 17 (ring 107) Port 20 (ring 108) Port 23 (ring 109) DeskStream ports CRF Port Interface (Local) The CRF manages switched communication between its ports.
48 Smart DeskStream Technical Presentation 48 n Use the Set icon Source Route Switching Setting up the BRF interfaces n Select ‘Advanced…’ Setting up the BRF is a global function using the indicated icon. The port grouping dialogue box specifies the CRF parameters, but the Advanced button takes us to the internal interfaces - local and SRB.
49 Smart DeskStream Technical Presentation 49 Source Route Switching Setting up the BRF interfaces Local IF parameters SRB IF parameters The main use of the two parts of this dialogue box is to vary the path cost.
50 Smart DeskStream Technical Presentation 50 n Select a port Source Route Switching Setting up BRF on a port n Select SR bridging Once the interfaces are set up, enabling SRB on individual ports on the Master DeskStream is simple. The SR Bridging entry in the menu will only appear on ports on the Master DeskStream.
51 Smart DeskStream Technical Presentation 51 n Enable SRB Source Route Switching Setting up BRF on a port - 2 n Auto learn or Specify ring number The resulting dialogue box is similar to that for the CRF except that we can enable Source Route Bridging and there is no Advanced button.
52 Smart DeskStream Technical Presentation 52 n CRF is operational on all ports in stack by default n CRF will attempt to learn ring number n the CRF ring number can be manually configured Source Rout.
53 Smart DeskStream Technical Presentation 53 Use BRF to set one of the ports to a different ring number This is a legal configuration - both uplinks will be active n Load sharing, resilient connectiv.
54 Smart DeskStream Technical Presentation 54 n Setting Spanning Tree mode Source Route Switching Introducing multiple uplinks - 3 n Select icon n Set IEEE or IBM n Set SRT or SR only Selecting the bridge icon brings up the Bridging Information dialogue box.
55 Smart DeskStream Technical Presentation 55 n DeskStream supports IEEE n DeskStream participates in negotiation Spanning Tree IEEE Spanning Tree Support Ring Number 101 IEEE SPT X DeskStream CRF and.
56 Smart DeskStream Technical Presentation 56 n DeskStream DOES NOT participate in IBM Spanning Tree negotiation Spanning Tree IBM Spanning Tree Support 1 2 Switch 1 sends IBM Spanning Tree BPDU DeskS.
57 Smart DeskStream Technical Presentation 57 CRF n BRF can be configured to participate in IBM Spanning Tree negotiation Spanning Tree IBM Spanning Tree Support - 2 BRF Ring Number 102 BRF negotiates.
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