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6H128-08 and 6H129-08 User’ s Guide vii CONTENTS CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION 1.1 Using This Guide ......................................................................... 1-1 1.2 Structure of This Guide...................................................
Contents viii 6H128-08 and 6H129-08 User’ s Guide CHAPTER 4 T R OUBLESHOOTING 4.1 Using LANVIEW ........................................................................... 4-1 4.2 FE-100TX LED ........................................................
Contents 6H128-08 and 6H129-08 User’ s Guide ix 5.15 General Configuration Screen ................................................... 5-40 5.15.1 Setting the IP Address .................................................. 5-44 5.15.2 Setting the Subnet Mask .
Contents x 6H128-08 and 6H129-08 User’ s Guide 5.26 Switch Statistics Screen ............................................................. 5-86 5.26.1 Using the Clear Counters Command ............................ 5-87 5.27 Interface Statistics Screen .
6H128-08 and 6H129-08 User’ s Guide 1-1 CHAPTER 1 INTR ODUCTION W elcome to the Cabletron Systems 6H128-08 and 6H129-08 SmartSwitch 6000 Modules User’s Guide .
Chapter 1: Introduction 1-2 6H128-08 and 6H129-08 User’ s Guide Chapter 3 , Installation , provides instructions on ho w to install the module in the chassis and connect segments to the de vice. Chapter 4 , T r oubleshooting , details the 6H12X-08 LANVIEW LEDs that enable quick diagnosis of network/operational problems.
6H12X-08 Overview 6H128-08 and 6H129-08 User’ s Guide 1-3 1.3 6H12X-08 OVERVIEW The 6H12X-08 (the 6H128-08 is sho wn in Figure 1-1 ) is a Fast Ethernet interface module for the Cabletron Systems 6C105 chassis. The module has six switched fiber optic ports and two optional ports for F ast Ethernet Interface Modules.
Chapter 1: Introduction 1-4 6H128-08 and 6H129-08 User’ s Guide Figure 1-1 The 6H12X-08 23640101 7 8 6H128-08 FAST ENET COM CPU RESET Reset Button CPU LED Port Status LEDs Network Ports 1-6 Optional.
6H12X-08 Overview 6H128-08 and 6H129-08 User’ s Guide 1-5 1.3.3 Runtime IP Address Disco very This feature enables the 6H12X-08 to automatically accept an IP address from a BootP server on the netw ork into NVRAM without requiring a user to enter an IP address through Local Management.
Chapter 1: Introduction 1-6 6H128-08 and 6H129-08 User’ s Guide 1.3.5 Remote Monitoring (RMON) The 6H12X-08 supports all Ethernet RMON groups, which include Statistics, Alarms, Events and History .
Local Management Features 6H128-08 and 6H129-08 User’ s Guide 1-7 1.3.9 LANVIEW Diagnostic LEDs The v arious conditions of the LANVIEW diagnostic LEDs serve as important troubleshooting aids.
Chapter 1: Introduction 1-8 6H128-08 and 6H129-08 User’ s Guide 1.4.4 SmartT runk SmartT runk, also referred to as SmartTrunking, is Cabletron Systems’ terminology for load balancing or load sharing.
Optional Features 6H128-08 and 6H129-08 User’ s Guide 1-9 T able 1-1 F ast Ethernet Interface Modules P/N Description Application FE-100TX Uses RJ45 connector Suppor ts Categor y 5 Unshielded T wisted P air (UTP) cabling, which has an impedance of 85 to 111 ohms.
Chapter 1: Introduction 1-10 6H128-08 and 6H129-08 User’ s Guide 1.6 DOCUMENT CON VENTIONS The follo wing con ventions are used throughout this document: NO TE Note symbol. Calls the reader’ s attention to any item of inf ormation that may be of special impor tance.
Getting Help 6H128-08 and 6H129-08 User’ s Guide 1-11 1.7 GETTING HELP For additional support related to this de vice or document, contact the Cabletron Systems Global Call Center: Before calling th.
Chapter 1: Introduction 1-12 6H128-08 and 6H129-08 User’ s Guide 1.8 RELATED MANUALS The follo wing manuals may help the user to setup and manage the 6H12X-08: Cabletron Systems 6C105 SmartSwitch 60.
6H128-08 and 6H129-08 User’ s Guide 2-1 CHAPTER 2 NETW ORK REQUIREMENTS Before installing the 6H12X-08 or Fast Ethernet Interf ace Modules, re vie w the requirements and specifications referred to in this chapter concerning the follo wing: • SmartT runk ( Section 2.
Chapter 2: Network Requirements 2-2 6H128-08 and 6H129-08 User’ s Guide 2.3 100B ASE-TX NETW ORK The 6H12X-08, with an FE-100TX installed in ports 7 or 8, provides an RJ45 connection that supports UTP cabling with an impedance between 85 and 111 ohms.
6H128-08 and 6H129-08 User’ s Guide 3-1 CHAPTER 3 INSTALLATION This chapter cov ers the required tools and instructions for installing the 6H12X-08 module into the 6C105 SmartSwitch 6000 chassis. Follo w the order provided belo w to correctly install the 6H12X-08.
Chapter 3: Installation 3-2 6H128-08 and 6H129-08 User’ s Guide 3. Carefully remove the module, which is wrapped in a non-conductive bag, from the shipping box. 4. Peel off the black and yellow tape seal on the non-conductive bag to remove the module.
Installing the 6H12X-08 into the 6C105 Chassis 6H128-08 and 6H129-08 User’ s Guide 3-3 3.3 INSTALLING THE 6H12X-08 INTO THE 6C105 CHASSIS The 6H12X-08 can be installed in any of the fiv e slots that are av ailable in the 6C105 chassis. T o install a module, proceed as follo ws: 1.
Chapter 3: Installation 3-4 6H128-08 and 6H129-08 User’ s Guide Figure 3-1 Installing an Interface Module 1 2 3 45 PS1 PS2 Plastic Locking T ab Slot Number 2159-02 2159-01 7 8 COM CPU 6H128-08 FAST .
Connecting to the Network 6H128-08 and 6H129-08 User’ s Guide 3-5 3.4 CONNECTING TO THE NETWORK This section provides the procedures for connecting fiber optic and twisted pair segments from the netw ork or other de vices to the 6H12X-08. Ports 1 through 6 hav e SC connectors for fiber .
Chapter 3: Installation 3-6 6H128-08 and 6H129-08 User’ s Guide Fiber Optic Network Connection 1. Remove the protective rubber covers from the fiber optic ports on the applicable port on the module and from the ends of the SC connectors. 2. Insert one end of the SC connector into the port on the 6H12X-08 module.
Connecting to the Network 6H128-08 and 6H129-08 User’ s Guide 3-7 Figure 3-2 6H12X-08 Fiber P ort Connection 4. Verify that a link exists by checking that the port RX LED is on (flashing amber, blinking green, or solid green). If the RX LED is off and the TX LED is not blinking amber, perform the following steps until it is on: a.
Chapter 3: Installation 3-8 6H128-08 and 6H129-08 User’ s Guide c. Make sure that the fiber connection meets dB loss specifications for a 100BASE-FX link as specified in the Cabletron Systems Cabling Guide . d. See Section 5.19 for information on how to manage the connected port.
Connecting to the Network 6H128-08 and 6H129-08 User’ s Guide 3-9 If a crossov er is required, b ut crossov er cabling is not a v ailable, use the switch on the FE-100TX to internally cross ov er the RJ45 port. Figure 3-4 sho ws ho w to properly set the FE-100TX crossov er switch.
Chapter 3: Installation 3-10 6H128-08 and 6H129-08 User’ s Guide e. Confirm that the crossover switch is in the correct position. If a link has not been established, refer to Appendix B and Chapter 4 before contacting the Cabletron Systems Global Call Center .
Connecting to the Network 6H128-08 and 6H129-08 User’ s Guide 3-11 2. Insert one end of the SC connector into the FE-100FX or FE-100F3 installed in the 6H12X-08 module. See Figure 3-5 . 3. At the other end of the fiber optic cable, attach the SC connector to the other device.
Chapter 3: Installation 3-12 6H128-08 and 6H129-08 User’ s Guide a. Ensure that the po wer is turned on for the de vice at the other end of the link. b. Verify that the fiber strands between the applicable port on the 6H12X-08 and fiber optic device on the other end of the segment are properly crossed over.
6H128-08 and 6H129-08 User’ s Guide 4-1 CHAPTER 4 T R OUBLESHOOTING This chapter provides information concerning the follo wing: • Using the LANVIEW diagnostic and status monitoring system • T r.
Chapter 4: T roubleshooting 4-2 6H128-08 and 6H129-08 User’ s Guide Figure 4-1 LANVIEW LEDs 2159-07 7 8 COM CPU 6H128-08 FAST ENET RESET CPU LED Receive (RX) T ransmit (TX) 2 3 4 5 6 1 Receive (RX) .
Using LANVIEW 6H128-08 and 6H129-08 User’ s Guide 4-3 T able 4-1 LANVIEW LEDs LED Color State Recommended Action CPU Off P ow er off. P ower up chassis. Red Blinking . Hardware f ailure has occurred. Contact the Cabletron Systems Global Call Center .
Chapter 4: T roubleshooting 4-4 6H128-08 and 6H129-08 User’ s Guide TX (T ransmit) LED f or por ts 1–6, also por ts 7 and 8, with optional FE-100FX or FE-100F3 Off P or t enabled, and no activity . Should flash green e v ery 2 seconds indicating BPDUs being sent if ST A is enabled and there is a valid link.
FE-100TX LED 6H128-08 and 6H129-08 User’ s Guide 4-5 4.2 FE-100TX LED The optional FE-100TX for the 6H12X-08 has one LED labeled 10/100. The 10/100 LED together with the recei ve LED allo ws the user to determine the link status and the operating speed of the Fast Ethernet Interface Module.
Chapter 4: T roubleshooting 4-6 6H128-08 and 6H129-08 User’ s Guide 4.3 T ROUBLESHOOTING CHEC KLIST If the 6H12X-08 is not working properly , refer to T able 4-4 for a checklist of possible problems, causes, and recommended actions to resolve the problem.
Using the RESET Button 6H128-08 and 6H129-08 User’ s Guide 4-7 4.4 USING THE RESET BUTTON The RESET button located near the upper plastic locking tab of the module (refer to Figure 4-3 ) resets the 6H12X-08 processor without af fecting the NVRAM. Figure 4-3 RESET Button T o reset the 6H12X-08 processor, press and release the RESET b utton.
Chapter 4: T roubleshooting 4-8 6H128-08 and 6H129-08 User’ s Guide.
6H128-08 and 6H129-08 User’ s Guide 5-1 CHAPTER 5 LOCAL MANAGEMENT This chapter explains ho w to set up a management terminal to access 6H12X-08 Local Management, and ho w to use the Local Management screens and commands.
Chapter 5: Local Management 5-2 6H128-08 and 6H129-08 User’ s Guide • Configure optional Fast Ethernet Interf ace Modules installed in the 6H12X-08. • Clear NVRAM. There are three ways to access Local Management: • Locally using a VT type terminal connected to the COM port of the 6H12X-08.
Local Management Ke yboard Con ventions 6H128-08 and 6H129-08 User’ s Guide 5-3 5.2 LOCAL MANAGEMENT KE YBOAR D CON VENTIONS All ke y names appear as capital letters in this manual. T able 5-1 explains the ke yboard con ventions and the ke y functions that are used.
Chapter 5: Local Management 5-4 6H128-08 and 6H129-08 User’ s Guide 5.3 MANAGEMENT T ERMINAL SETUP Use one of the follo wing systems to access Local Management: • An IBM or compatible PC running a.
Management T erminal Setup 6H128-08 and 6H129-08 User’ s Guide 5-5 Figure 5-1 Management T erminal Connection 2364-10 1 23 45 PS1 PS2 FAST ENET 2 1 7 8 6E128-08 ETHERNET COM CPU 2 3 4 5 6 1 RESET CO.
Chapter 5: Local Management 5-6 6H128-08 and 6H129-08 User’ s Guide 5.3.2 Management T erminal Setup P arameters T able 5-2 lists the setup parameters for the local management terminal.
Management T erminal Setup 6H128-08 and 6H129-08 User’ s Guide 5-7 5.3.3 T elnet Connections Once the module or chassis has a v alid IP address, the user can establish a T elnet session with Local Management from an y TCP/IP based node on the network.
Chapter 5: Local Management 5-8 6H128-08 and 6H129-08 User’ s Guide Figure 5-2 Uninterruptible P ower Supply (UPS) Connection 5.4 ACCESSING LOCAL MANAGEMENT Access to Local Management is controlled through the Local Management Passw ord screen, Figure 5-3 .
Accessing Local Management 6H128-08 and 6H129-08 User’ s Guide 5-9 Figure 5-3 Local Management P assw ord Screen 2. Enter the Password and press ENTER.
Chapter 5: Local Management 5-10 6H128-08 and 6H129-08 User’ s Guide 5.4.1 Navigating Local Mana gement Screens The 6H12X-08 Local Management application consists of a series of menu screens. Navigate through Local Management by selecting items from the menu screens.
Accessing Local Management 6H128-08 and 6H129-08 User’ s Guide 5-11 Figure 5-4 802.1D Switching Mode, LM Screen Hierar ch y Figure 5-5 802.1Q Switching Mode, LM Screen Hierar ch y Module Configurat.
Chapter 5: Local Management 5-12 6H128-08 and 6H129-08 User’ s Guide Figure 5-6 SecureFast VLAN Mode , LM Screen Hierar ch y 5.4.2 Selecting Local Management Menu Screen Items Select items on a menu screen by performing the follo wing steps: 1. Use the arrow keys to highlight a menu item.
Accessing Local Management 6H128-08 and 6H129-08 User’ s Guide 5-13 Using the RETURN Command 1. Use the arrow keys to highlight the RETURN command at the bottom of the Local Management screen. 2. Press ENTER. The previous screen in the Local Management hierarchy displays.
Chapter 5: Local Management 5-14 6H128-08 and 6H129-08 User’ s Guide 5.5 THE MAIN MENU SCREEN The Main Menu screen is the access point for all Local Management screens for the module and the 6C105 chassis.
Chassis Menu Screen 6H128-08 and 6H129-08 User’ s Guide 5-15 5.6 CHASSIS MENU SCREEN The Chassis Menu screen, Figure 5-8 , provides access to Local Management screens that allo w you to configure a.
Chapter 5: Local Management 5-16 6H128-08 and 6H129-08 User’ s Guide SNMP COMMUNITY NAMES The SNMP Community Names screen allo ws the user to enter ne w , change, or re vie w the community names used as access passwords for de vice management operation.
Chassis Configuration Screen 6H128-08 and 6H129-08 User’ s Guide 5-17 5.7 CHASSIS CONFIGURATION SCREEN The Chassis Configuration screen, Figure 5-9 , allo ws the user to set the chassis date and t.
Chapter 5: Local Management 5-18 6H128-08 and 6H129-08 User’ s Guide Subnet Mask (Read-Only) Displays the subnet mask for the chassis. A subnet mask “masks out” the network bits of the IP addres.
Chassis Configuration Screen 6H128-08 and 6H129-08 User’ s Guide 5-19 Screen Lock out Time (Modifiable) Contains the maximum number of minutes that the Local Management application displays a module’ s screen while aw aiting input or action from a user .
Chapter 5: Local Management 5-20 6H128-08 and 6H129-08 User’ s Guide 5.7.1 Setting the IP Address T o set the IP address, perform the following steps: 1. Use the arrow keys to highlight the IP Address field. 2. Enter the IP address into this field using Decimal Dotted Notation (DDN) format.
Chassis Configuration Screen 6H128-08 and 6H129-08 User’ s Guide 5-21 3. Press ENTER. If the subnet mask is valid, the cursor returns to the beginning of the Subnet Mask field. If the entry is not valid, the Event Message Line displays “INVALID SUBNET MASK OR FORMAT ENTERED”.
Chapter 5: Local Management 5-22 6H128-08 and 6H129-08 User’ s Guide 5.7.4 Setting the Chassis Time T o set the chassis time, perform the following steps: 1. Use the arrow keys to highlight the Chassis Time field. 2. Enter the time in a 24-hour format: HH:MM:SS.
Chassis Configuration Screen 6H128-08 and 6H129-08 User’ s Guide 5-23 4. Use the arrow keys to highlight the SAVE command at the bottom of the screen and press ENTER. If the time entered is within the 3 to 99 seconds range, the Event Message Line at the top of the screen displays “SA VED OK”.
Chapter 5: Local Management 5-24 6H128-08 and 6H129-08 User’ s Guide 3. Use the arrow keys to highlight the SAVE command at the bottom of the screen and press ENTER. The warning screen in Figure 5-10 displays: Figure 5-10 Operational Mode W arning Screen 4.
SNMP Community Names Screen 6H128-08 and 6H129-08 User’ s Guide 5-25 5.8 SNMP COMMUNITY NAMES SCREEN The SNMP Community Names screen allo ws the user to set community names. Community names act as passwords to Local/Remote Management and determine the le vel of security access to the 6C105.
Chapter 5: Local Management 5-26 6H128-08 and 6H129-08 User’ s Guide The follo wing explains each SNMP Community Names screen field: Community Name (Modifiab le) Displays the user-defined name through which a user accesses 6C105 management. Any community name assigned here acts as a passw ord to Local/Remote Management.
SNMP Community Names Screen 6H128-08 and 6H129-08 User’ s Guide 5-27 5.8.1 Establishing Comm unity Names The password used to access Local Management at the P assword screen must hav e super-user access in order to vie w and edit the SNMP Community Names screen.
Chapter 5: Local Management 5-28 6H128-08 and 6H129-08 User’ s Guide 5.9 SNMP T RAPS SCREEN Since the 6C105 is an SNMP compliant de vice, it can send messages to multiple Network Management Stations to alert users of status changes. The Chassis SNMP T raps screen is shown in Figure 5-12 .
SNMP T raps Screen 6H128-08 and 6H129-08 User’ s Guide 5-29 Enable T raps (T oggle) Enables transmission of the traps to the network management station with the associated IP address. This field toggles between YES and NO. 5.9.1 Configuring the T rap T able T o configure the T rap table, proceed as follows: 1.
Chapter 5: Local Management 5-30 6H128-08 and 6H129-08 User’ s Guide 5.10 CHASSIS EN VIRONMENTAL SCREEN The Chassis En vironmental screen allows the user to vie w chassis en vironmental information.
P or t Redirect Function Screen 6H128-08 and 6H129-08 User’ s Guide 5-31 Chassis Fan Status (Read-Only) Displays the current status of the 6C105 fan tray .
Chapter 5: Local Management 5-32 6H128-08 and 6H129-08 User’ s Guide T o access the Port Redirect Function screen from the Chassis Menu screen, use the arro w ke ys to highlight the POR T REDIRECT FUNCTION menu item and press ENTER. The Port Redirect Function screen, Figure 5-14 , displays.
P or t Redirect Function Screen 6H128-08 and 6H129-08 User’ s Guide 5-33 Remap Error s (Read-only) Displays whether the corresponding source modules and ports are configured to send errored frames to the destination modules and ports, or to drop all errored frames before forwarding traf fic.
Chapter 5: Local Management 5-34 6H128-08 and 6H129-08 User’ s Guide 5.11.1 Displaying the Sour ce and Destination Entries There can be more than one Port Redirect Function screen depending on the number of port redirect entries. Each screen displays up to ten port redirect entries.
Module Selection Screen 6H128-08 and 6H129-08 User’ s Guide 5-35 8. Use the SPACE bar or BACKSPACE to step to the appropriate interface number for the destination interface. 9. Use the arrow keys to highlight the Errors field. 10. Use the SPACE bar to select either the ON or OFF option and press ENTER.
Chapter 5: Local Management 5-36 6H128-08 and 6H129-08 User’ s Guide Figure 5-15 Module Selection Screen The follo wing explains each Module Selection screen field as sho wn in Figure 5-15 . SLO T # (Selectable) The module number displays the slot number in which the module is installed.
Module Menu Screen 6H128-08 and 6H129-08 User’ s Guide 5-37 5.12.1 Selecting a Module T o select an individual module to perform Local Management functions, proceed as follo ws: 1. Use the arrow keys to highlight the desired module number in the SLOT # field.
Chapter 5: Local Management 5-38 6H128-08 and 6H129-08 User’ s Guide The follo wing explains each Module Menu screen field as sho wn in Figure 5-16 : MODULE CONFIGURA TION The Module Configuration.
Module Configuration Menu Screen 6H128-08 and 6H129-08 User’ s Guide 5-39 T o access the Module Configuration Menu screen from the Module Menu screen, use the arro w ke ys to highlight the MODULE CONFIGURA TION menu item and press ENTER. The Module Configuration screen displays.
Chapter 5: Local Management 5-40 6H128-08 and 6H129-08 User’ s Guide SNMP TRAPS The SNMP T raps screen provides display and configuration access to the table of IP addresses used for trap destinations and associated community names. For details, refer to Section 5.
General Configuration Screen 6H128-08 and 6H129-08 User’ s Guide 5-41 Figure 5-18 General Configuration Screen The follo wing briefly explains each General Configuration screen field: MA C Address (Read-Only) Displays the base physical address of the module.
Chapter 5: Local Management 5-42 6H128-08 and 6H129-08 User’ s Guide Default Gatewa y (Modifiab le) Displays the default gate way for the 6H12X-08. This field is not defined until an appropriate v alue is entered. For details about why and ho w to set the default gate way , refer to Section 5.
General Configuration Screen 6H128-08 and 6H129-08 User’ s Guide 5-43 In 802.1D SWITCHING mode, the 6 fiber ports and the 2 optional Interface Module ports are bridged to each other . In 802.1Q SWITCHING mode, the 6H12X-08 is able to increase its switching functionality by creating and maintaining IEEE port based VLANs.
Chapter 5: Local Management 5-44 6H128-08 and 6H129-08 User’ s Guide Application (T oggle) Displays the application set for the COM port. This field allo ws you to set the application that the COM .
General Configuration Screen 6H128-08 and 6H129-08 User’ s Guide 5-45 2. Enter the IP address into this field using Decimal Dotted Notation (DDN) format. For example: 134.141.79.120 3. Press ENTER. If the IP address is a valid format, the cursor returns to the beginning of the IP address field.
Chapter 5: Local Management 5-46 6H128-08 and 6H129-08 User’ s Guide 5.15.2 Setting the Subnet Mask If the management workstation that is to recei ve SNMP traps from the 6H12X-08 is located on a separate subnet, the subnet mask for the 6H12X-08 must be changed from its default.
General Configuration Screen 6H128-08 and 6H129-08 User’ s Guide 5-47 3. Press ENTER. If the default gateway entered is a valid format, the cursor returns to the beginning of the Default Gateway field. If the entry is not valid, the Event Message Line displays “INVALID DEFAULT GATEWAY OR FORMAT ENTERED”.
Chapter 5: Local Management 5-48 6H128-08 and 6H129-08 User’ s Guide 5.15.5 Setting the Module Date The modules are year 2000 compliant, so the module date may be set beyond the year 1999. T o set the module date, perform the following steps: 1. Use the arrow keys to highlight the Module Date field.
General Configuration Screen 6H128-08 and 6H129-08 User’ s Guide 5-49 3. Press ENTER to set the module time to the time in the input field. 4. Use the arrow keys to highlight the SAVE command at the bottom of the screen and press ENTER.
Chapter 5: Local Management 5-50 6H128-08 and 6H129-08 User’ s Guide 5.15.8 Setting the Screen Lockout Time The screen lockout time can be set from 1 to 30 minutes with a default of 15 minutes. T o set a ne w lockout time, perform the follo wing steps: 1.
General Configuration Screen 6H128-08 and 6H129-08 User’ s Guide 5-51 2. Press the SPACE bar to step to the appropriate operation mode, ( 802.1D SWITCHING , 802.1Q SWITCHING , or SECURE FAST VLAN ). 3. Use the arrow keys to highlight the SAVE command at the bottom of the screen and press ENTER.
Chapter 5: Local Management 5-52 6H128-08 and 6H129-08 User’ s Guide 3. Use the arrow keys to highlight the SAVE command at the bottom of the screen. Then press ENTER. The warning screen shown back in Figure 5-19 displays. 4. Use the arrow keys to highlight the YES command and press ENTER.
General Configuration Screen 6H128-08 and 6H129-08 User’ s Guide 5-53 Figure 5-20 COM P ort W arning Screen 3. Use the arrow keys to highlight YES . Press ENTER. ! CA UTION If the COM por t is reconfigured without a valid IP address set on the module or chassis, the message sho wn in Figure 5-20 displa ys.
Chapter 5: Local Management 5-54 6H128-08 and 6H129-08 User’ s Guide 4. If you ENABLED the port, proceed to Section 5.15.11.1 , Changing the Com Port A pplication . If you DISABLED the port, use the arrow keys to highlight SAVE at the bottom of the screen, then press ENTER.
General Configuration Screen 6H128-08 and 6H129-08 User’ s Guide 5-55 5. When the message “SAVED OK” appears, the edits you made are saved. 5.15.12 Clearing NVRAM Clearing NVRAM allo ws the user to clear all user-entered parameters, such as IP address and Community Names from NVRAM.
Chapter 5: Local Management 5-56 6H128-08 and 6H129-08 User’ s Guide 5. Press YES and the message “CLEARING NVRAM. REBOOT IN PROGRESS...” displays. The 6H12X-08 will clear NVRAM and reboot. All user-entered parameters default to factory settings.
SNMP Community Names Screen 6H128-08 and 6H129-08 User’ s Guide 5-57 T o access the SNMP Community Names screen from the Module Configuration Menu screen, use the arro w ke ys to highlight the SNMP COMMUNITY NAMES menu item and press ENTER. The SNMP Community Names screen, Figure 5-22 , displays.
Chapter 5: Local Management 5-58 6H128-08 and 6H129-08 User’ s Guide The follo wing explains each SNMP Community Names screen field: Community Name (Modifiab le) Displays the user-defined name through which a user accesses 6H12X-08 management. Any community name assigned here acts as a passw ord to Local/Remote Management.
SNMP Community Names Screen 6H128-08 and 6H129-08 User’ s Guide 5-59 T o establish community names, proceed as follows: 1. Use the arrow keys to highlight the Community Name field adjacent to the selected access level. 2. Enter the password in the field (maximum 31 characters).
Chapter 5: Local Management 5-60 6H128-08 and 6H129-08 User’ s Guide 5.17 SNMP T RAPS SCREEN Since the 6H12X-08 is an SNMP compliant de vice, it can send messages to multiple Network Management Stations to alert users of status changes. The SNMP Traps screen is sho wn in Figure 5-23 .
SNMP T raps Screen 6H128-08 and 6H129-08 User’ s Guide 5-61 T rap Comm unity Name (Modifiable) Displays the Community Name included in the trap message sent to the Network Management Station with the associated IP address. Enable T raps (T oggle) Enables transmission of the traps to the network management station with the associated IP address.
Chapter 5: Local Management 5-62 6H128-08 and 6H129-08 User’ s Guide 5.18 SWITCH CONFIGURATION SCREEN The Switch Configuration screen, Figure 5-24 , provides the basic setup options to make a switch operational in your network.
Switch Configuration Screen 6H128-08 and 6H129-08 User’ s Guide 5-63 Figure 5-24 Switch Configuration Screen The follo wing describes each field of the Switch Configuration screen: Switch Address (Read-Only) Displays the base MA C address of the switch.
Chapter 5: Local Management 5-64 6H128-08 and 6H129-08 User’ s Guide Age Time (sec) (Modifiable) Allo ws the user to set the amount of time (in seconds) the 6H12X-08 will keep an address in its switch table before discarding it.
Switch Configuration Screen 6H128-08 and 6H129-08 User’ s Guide 5-65 5.18.1 Setting the ST A The Spanning T ree Algorithm (ST A) setting allows the user to set the method that the switches use to decide which is the controller (Root) switch when two or more switches are in parallel.
Chapter 5: Local Management 5-66 6H128-08 and 6H129-08 User’ s Guide 5.18.3 Setting (Enabling or Disabling) the P or t Status T o set the status of an interface (port), proceed as follows: 1. Use the arrow keys to highlight the Status field of the port.
Ethernet Interface Configuration 6H128-08 and 6H129-08 User’ s Guide 5-67 Figure 5-25 Ethernet Interface Configuration Screen for the 6H12X-08 The follo wing section briefly e xplains each field of the Ethernet Interface Configuration screen: P or t Num (Read-only) Displays the port number of the front panel interface.
Chapter 5: Local Management 5-68 6H128-08 and 6H129-08 User’ s Guide Current Oper . Mode (Read-only) This field displays the current operating mode of a port.
Ethernet Interface Configuration 6H128-08 and 6H129-08 User’ s Guide 5-69 Advertised Ability (Selectable) During auto-negotiation, the FE-100TX “tells” the de vice at the other end of the segment what its capabilities are.
Chapter 5: Local Management 5-70 6H128-08 and 6H129-08 User’ s Guide 5.19.2 Configuring an FE-100TX Interface In normal operation, a port with an FE-100TX interface automatically establishes a link with the de vice at the other end of the segment and no user setup is required.
Module Specific Configuration Menu 6H128-08 and 6H129-08 User’ s Guide 5-71 4. Use the SPACE bar to select Enabled or Disabled . Press ENTER. 5. Use the LEFT-ARROW key to move back to the Advertised Ability selection and use the SPACE bar to select the next mode to enable or disable.
Chapter 5: Local Management 5-72 6H128-08 and 6H129-08 User’ s Guide The follo wing briefly explains each screen accessible from the Module Specific Configuration Menu screen: SYSTEM RESOURCES The System Resources screen provides processor and FLASH memory information on the 6H12X-08, and allo ws Peak Utilization to be reset.
System Resources Screen 6H128-08 and 6H129-08 User’ s Guide 5-73 Figure 5-27 System Resources Screen The follo wing briefly e xplains each field of the System Resources screen. CPU T ype (Read-only) Indicates the microprocessor used in the 6H12X-08.
Chapter 5: Local Management 5-74 6H128-08 and 6H129-08 User’ s Guide P eak Switch Utilization (Read-only) Sho ws the peak percentage of maximum switching capacity , since last reset. Reset P eak Switch Utilization (T oggle) Allo ws the user to reset the Peak Switch Utilization field.
Flash Download Screen 6H128-08 and 6H129-08 User’ s Guide 5-75 T o access the Flash Download screen from the Module Specific Configuration screen, use the arro w ke ys to highlight the FLASH DO WNLO AD menu item and press ENTER. The Flash Download screen displays.
Chapter 5: Local Management 5-76 6H128-08 and 6H129-08 User’ s Guide Reboot After Download (Modifiab le only when RUNTIME is chosen) This field notifies the user that the 6H12X-08 will reboot after the do wnload is complete. If a R UNTIME Download is performed this field toggles between YES and NO.
Flash Download Screen 6H128-08 and 6H129-08 User’ s Guide 5-77 4. Set the IP address of the TFTP gateway server (this defaults to the same IP address as that set in the TFTP Gateway IP Addr field on the General Configuration screen). 5. Use the arrow keys to highlight the Download Server IP field.
Chapter 5: Local Management 5-78 6H128-08 and 6H129-08 User’ s Guide 8. Enter the IP address of the TFTP server using the DDN format. For example: 134.141.79.121 9. Use the arrow keys to highlight the Download File Name field. 10. Enter the complete path and file name of the image stored on the download server.
P or t Redirect Function Screen 6H128-08 and 6H129-08 User’ s Guide 5-79 5.23 P ORT REDIRECT FUNCTION SCREEN The Port Redirect Function screen, Figure 5-29 allo ws the user to set each one of the ports on the 6H12X-08 as a source or destination port.
Chapter 5: Local Management 5-80 6H128-08 and 6H129-08 User’ s Guide Figure 5-29 P ort Redirect Function Screen The follo wing definitions briefly explain each field of the Port Redirect Function screen: Source P ort (Read-only) Sho ws which ports are currently set as source ports.
P or t Redirect Function Screen 6H128-08 and 6H129-08 User’ s Guide 5-81 Error s (T oggle) Allo ws the user to configure the source ports to either send errored frames to selected destination ports, or to drop errored frames, and send only v alid traffic to the destination ports.
Chapter 5: Local Management 5-82 6H128-08 and 6H129-08 User’ s Guide 5. Use the arrow keys to highlight the Errors field. 6. Use the SPACE bar to select either the ON or OFF option and press ENTER. ON forces the source module and port to forward errored frames and valid traffic to the destination module(s) and port(s).
Broadcast Suppression Screen 6H128-08 and 6H129-08 User’ s Guide 5-83 Figure 5-30 Broadcast Suppression Screen The follo wing explains each field of the Broadcast Suppression screen: P or t # (Read-only) Identifies the number of the port. T otal RX (Read-Only) Displays the total number of broadcast frames recei ved.
Chapter 5: Local Management 5-84 6H128-08 and 6H129-08 User’ s Guide 5.24.1 Setting the Threshold T o set the Threshold, proceed as follo ws: 1. Use the arrow keys to highlight the Threshold field for the selected port. 2. Type in the numbers for the desired limit in increments of 10 (for example, 10, 20, 30, etc.
Module Statistics Menu Screen 6H128-08 and 6H129-08 User’ s Guide 5-85 T o access the Module Statistics Menu from the Module Menu screen, use the arro w ke ys to highlight the MODULE ST A TISTICS menu item and press ENTER. The Module Statistics Menu screen displays.
Chapter 5: Local Management 5-86 6H128-08 and 6H129-08 User’ s Guide 5.26 SWITCH STATISTICS SCREEN The Switch Statistics screen, Figure 5-32 , lists the number of frames recei v ed, transmitted, filtered, and forw arded by each interf ace, including backplane interfaces.
Switch Statistics Screen 6H128-08 and 6H129-08 User’ s Guide 5-87 The Switch Statistics screen displays the follo wing fields: Po r t # (Read-Only) Identifies the port number . Frames Rcvd (Read-Only) Displays the number of frames recei ved by the port.
Chapter 5: Local Management 5-88 6H128-08 and 6H129-08 User’ s Guide 5.27 INTERFACE STATISTICS SCREEN The Interface Statistics screen is used to gather MIB-II statistics for all of the 6H12X-08 interfaces (ports 1 through 6, optional F ast Ethernet Interface Modules, and all backplane interfaces).
Interface Statistics Screen 6H128-08 and 6H129-08 User’ s Guide 5-89 Name (Read-only) The Name field displays the type of interface for which statistics are being displayed. InOctets (Read-only) This field displays the total number of octets (bytes) that hav e been recei ved on the interf ace.
Chapter 5: Local Management 5-90 6H128-08 and 6H129-08 User’ s Guide OutNonUnicast (Read-only) This field displays the total number of frames transmitted to a broadcast or multicast address.
Interface Statistics Screen 6H128-08 and 6H129-08 User’ s Guide 5-91 Link Status (Read-only) This field displays the current link status of the interface. This field will read either “Link” or “No Link”. Duplex Mode (Read-only) This field indicates whether the interface is operating in normal or full duplex mode.
Chapter 5: Local Management 5-92 6H128-08 and 6H129-08 User’ s Guide 5.28 RMON STATISTICS SCREEN RMON statistics for each interface, on a interface-by-interf ace basis, are vie wed through the RMON Statistics screen sho wn in Figure 5-34 .
RMON Statistics Screen 6H128-08 and 6H129-08 User’ s Guide 5-93 Data Source (Read-only) This field displays the source of the statistics data that is currently being displayed on the screen. Figure 5-34 sho ws that the data source for this RMON index is Interf ace 1 (Port 1) by displaying the name IfIndex.
Chapter 5: Local Management 5-94 6H128-08 and 6H129-08 User’ s Guide Undersized Pkts (Read-only) The Undersized Pkts field displays the number of frames recei ved whose size was less than the minimum Ethernet frame size of 64 bytes, not including preamble, but ha ve a v alid CRC.
RMON Statistics Screen 6H128-08 and 6H129-08 User’ s Guide 5-95 128 - 255 Octets (Read-only) Displays the total number of frames, including bad frames, recei ved that were between 128 and 255 bytes in length (excluding framing bits, b ut including FCS bytes).
Chapter 5: Local Management 5-96 6H128-08 and 6H129-08 User’ s Guide 5.28.2 Using the Clear Counters Command T o reset all the statistics counters of the selected interface to zero, perform the follo wing steps: 1. Use the arrow keys to highlight the CLEAR COUNTERS field.
Network T ools 6H128-08 and 6H129-08 User’ s Guide 5-97 The Network T ools functions are performed using a series of commands. Entering commands in Network T ools in volv es typing the command to be ex ecuted at the Network T ools prompt, adding any desired or required extensions, and pressing ENTER.
Chapter 5: Local Management 5-98 6H128-08 and 6H129-08 User’ s Guide 5.29.1 Built-In Commands The built-in commands listed in this section acti vate functions on the LM managed de vice or de vices being accessed through Network T ools.
Network T ools 6H128-08 and 6H129-08 User’ s Guide 5-99 Example: bridge: Syntax: bridge [EN ABLE/DISABLE] [IFNUM/ALL] Description: The bridge command allo ws each bridge port to be enabled or disabled at the user’ s request, either one at a time or all at once.
Chapter 5: Local Management 5-100 6H128-08 and 6H129-08 User’ s Guide defroute: Syntax: defroute [interface number] [IP address] Description: The defroute command allo ws the user to view , set or delete the default IP route to a managed de vice through the specified interface.
Network T ools 6H128-08 and 6H129-08 User’ s Guide 5-101 Example: ping: Syntax: ping [IP address] Description: The ping command generates an outbound ping request to check the status (ali ve/not ali v e) of a de vice at a specified IP address.
Chapter 5: Local Management 5-102 6H128-08 and 6H129-08 User’ s Guide reset: Syntax: reset Description: The reset command allo ws a soft reset of the de vice.
Network T ools 6H128-08 and 6H129-08 User’ s Guide 5-103 Example: traceroute: Syntax: traceroute [IP address] Description: The traceroute command generates a TRA CER OUTE request to a specified IP address and provides a display of all ne xt-hop routers in the path to the de vice.
Chapter 5: Local Management 5-104 6H128-08 and 6H129-08 User’ s Guide soft_reset: Syntax: soft_reset Description: This command restarts the software image, which restores the user configuration settings from NVRAM. The user will be queried to confirm the reset command to ensure against unwanted resets.
Network T ools 6H128-08 and 6H129-08 User’ s Guide 5-105 Example: link_trap: Syntax: link_trap [enable/disable/status] <POR T/all> Description: The link_trap command allo ws link traps to be enabled or disabled when specifying a single port, or simultaneously when specifying “all” or no ports.
Chapter 5: Local Management 5-106 6H128-08 and 6H129-08 User’ s Guide 5.29.2 Special Commands done, quit, exit: Syntax: done Description: The done command enables the user to exit from Network T ools and return to the Main Menu screen.
6H128-08 and 6H129-08 User’ s Guide A-1 APPENDIX A SPECIFICATIONS This appendix provides operating specifications for the Cabletron Systems 6H128-08 and 6H129-08 Interface Modules. Cabletron Systems reserves the right to change these specifications at an y time without notice.
Appendix A: Specifications A-2 6H128-08 and 6H129-08 User’ s Guide A.4 INPUT/OUTPUT P OR TS 6H128-08 and 6H129-08 Specifications A.5 COM P OR T PINOUT ASSIGNMENTS The COM port is a serial communications port that supports Local Management or connection to a UPS.
Regulatory Compliance 6H128-08 and 6H129-08 User’ s Guide A-3 A.6 REGULATORY COMPLIANCE This equipment meets the follo wing safety and electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) requirements: Safety UL 1950, CSA C22.2 No. 950, EN 60950, IEC 950 and 73/23/EEC Electromagnetic Compatibility FCC Part 15, EN 50082-1, EN 55022, VCCI V -3, CSA C108.
Appendix A: Specifications A-4 6H128-08 and 6H129-08 User’ s Guide.
6H128-08 and 6H129-08 User’ s Guide B-1 APPENDIX B FE-100TX, FE-100FX AND FE-100F3 SPECIFICATIONS The 6H12X-08 supports three Fast Ethernet Interf ace Modules: • FE-100TX ( Section B.1 ) • FE-100FX ( Section B.2 ) • FE-100F3 ( Section B.3 ) This appendix provides the specifications for these modules.
Appendix B: FE-100TX, FE-100FX and FE-100F3 Specifications B-2 6H128-08 and 6H129-08 User’ s Guide B.1.1 A uto-Negotiation When using the optional FE-100TX Fast Ethernet Interf ace Modules, these twisted pair ports hav e the ability to auto-negotiate the type of connection required to provide a link to another de vice.
FE-100FX 6H128-08 and 6H129-08 User’ s Guide B-3 B.2 FE-100FX The FE-100FX sho wn in Figure B-2 uses an SC style connector that supports multimode fiber optic cabling. Specifications for the FE-100FX are listed belo w . Figure B-2 FE-100FX Table B-1 Transmitter Power Cable T ype W orst Case Budget T ypical Budget 50/125 µm fiber 6.
Appendix B: FE-100TX, FE-100FX and FE-100F3 Specifications B-4 6H128-08 and 6H129-08 User’ s Guide B.3 FE-100F3 The FE-100F3 sho wn in Figure B-3 uses an SC style connector that supports single mode fiber optic cabling. Specifications for the FE-100F3 are listed in T able B-2 below .
6H128-08 and 6H129-08 User’ s Guide C-1 APPENDIX C OPTIONAL INSTALLATIONS AND MODE SWITCH BANK SETTINGS This appendix cov ers the follo wing items: • Required tools ( Section C.1 ) • Locations, functions, and settings for the mode switches ( Section C.
Appendix C: Optional Installations and Mode Switch Bank Settings C-2 6H128-08 and 6H129-08 User’ s Guide Figure C-1 sho ws the location of the mode switches and the switch settings for normal operation.
Setting the Mode Switch 6H128-08 and 6H129-08 User’ s Guide C-3 • Switch 7 – Clear NVRAM. Changing the position of this switch resets NVRAM on either the next po wer up or the next operation of the front panel RESET switch.
Appendix C: Optional Installations and Mode Switch Bank Settings C-4 6H128-08 and 6H129-08 User’ s Guide C.3 INSTALLING OPTIONAL FAST ETHERNET INTERFACE MODULES Figure C-2 sho ws the location of the Fast Ethernet Interf ace Module connectors on the 6H12X-08 board for port slots 7 and 8.
Installing Optional Fast Ethernet Interface Modules 6H128-08 and 6H129-08 User’ s Guide C-5 T o install a Fast Ethernet Interface Module in port slot 7 or 8 of the 6H12X-08, proceed as follo ws: 1. Remove the coverplate from the port slot where the Fast Ethernet Interface Module will be installed.
Appendix C: Optional Installations and Mode Switch Bank Settings C-6 6H128-08 and 6H129-08 User’ s Guide Figure C-3 Coverplate Remo v al 2. Remove the screw from the rear standoff.
Installing Optional Fast Ethernet Interface Modules 6H128-08 and 6H129-08 User’ s Guide C-7 4. Carefully lower the Fast Ethernet Interface Module onto the standoffs while inserting the module connector into the associated motherboard connector. See Caution below.
Appendix C: Optional Installations and Mode Switch Bank Settings C-8 6H128-08 and 6H129-08 User’ s Guide.
6H128-08 and 6H129-08 User’ s Guide Index-1 INDEX Numerics 100BASE-FX cable length 2-2 10BASE-T connection 3-5, 3-8 802.1Q VLAN configuration 5-16 A Access policy 5-26, 5-58 B Broadcast Suppression .
Index Index-2 6H128-08 and 6H129-08 User’ s Guide H Help 1-11 related manuals 1-12 I Installation Fast Ethernet Interface Module C-4 IP address 5-17, 5-41, 5-44 setting 5-20 IP Fragmentation 5-44 K .
Index 6H128-08 and 6H129-08 User’ s Guide Index-3 DRAM installed 5-73 Flash memory installed 5-73 NVRAM installed 5-73 peak switch utilization 5-74 reset peak switch utilization 5-74 T Trap table co.
Index Index-4 6H128-08 and 6H129-08 User’ s Guide.
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