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6H122-08 User’ s Guide v CONTENTS CHAPTER 1 INTR ODUCTION 1.1 Using This Guide ......................................................................... 1-1 1.2 Structure of This Guide ................................................................
Contents vi 6H122-08 User’ s Guide 3.5 Connecting to the Network ........................................................... 3-5 3.5.1 Connecting Twisted Pair Cables to Ports 1 Through 6 ... 3-5 3.5.2 Connecting a Twisted Pair Segment to the FE-100TX.
Contents 6H122-08 User’ s Guide vii 5.12 Module Selection Screen ........................................................... 5-34 5.12.1 Selecting a Module ....................................................... 5-35 5.13 Module Menu Screen ........
Contents viii 6H122-08 User’ s Guide 5.23 Port Redirect Function Screen ................................................... 5-78 5.23.1 Changing Source and Destination Ports ....................... 5-80 5.24 Broadcast Suppression Screen ............
6H122-08 User’ s Guide 1-1 CHAPTER 1 INTR ODUCTION W elcome to the Cabletron Systems 6H122-08 SmartSwitch 6000 Interface Module User’s Guide . This guide describes the 6H122-08 Interface Module and pro vides information concerning network requirements, installation, troubleshooting, and the use of Local Management.
Chapter 1: Introduction 1-2 6H122-08 User’ s Guide Chapter 5 , Local Management , describes ho w to access Local Management and use the Local Management screens to manage the 6H122-08 and 6C105 chassis.
Structure of This Guide 6H122-08 User’ s Guide 1-3 Figure 1-1 The 6H122-08 2159-01 7 8 6H122-08 FAST ENET COM CPU 100 Mbs 2 3 4 5 6 1 RESET 1X 2X 3X 4X 5X 6X Reset Button System LED Port Status LEDs.
Chapter 1: Introduction 1-4 6H122-08 User’ s Guide 1.3 6H122-08 OVERVIEW The 6H122-08 is a Fast Ethernet interf ace module for Cabletron Systems 6C105 chassis that has six RJ45 switched ports and tw.
6H122-08 Overview 6H122-08 User’ s Guide 1-5 1.3.3 Full Duplex Switc hed Ethernet (FDSE) Each switched Fast Ethernet port on the 6H122-08 supports 10/100 Mbps operation and can be configured to operate in Full Duplex Switched Ethernet (FDSE) mode. FDSE allo ws each Fast Ethernet port to pro vide up to 200 Mbps of bandwidth.
Chapter 1: Introduction 1-6 6H122-08 User’ s Guide 1.3.7 LANVIEW Diagnostic LEDs LANVIEW diagnostic LEDs serve as an important troubleshooting aid by providing an easy w ay to observe the status of indi vidual ports and ov erall network operations. Chapter 4 pro vides details about the 6H122-08 LANVIEW LEDs.
Local Management Features 6H122-08 User’ s Guide 1-7 1.4 LOCAL MANAGEMENT FEATURES Local Management provides the tools that allo w management of the 6H122-08, the Fast Ethernet Interf ace Modules, and the 6C105 chassis. Local Management for the 6H122-08 provides the features detailed in Sections 1.
Chapter 1: Introduction 1-8 6H122-08 User’ s Guide 1.4.4 P or t Redirect Function The port redirect function, also referred to as “Port Mirroring, ” is a troubleshooting tool used to map traf fic from a single source port or multiple source ports to a destination port(s) within the chassis.
Optional Features 6H122-08 User’ s Guide 1-9 1.4.6 Additional Local Mana g ement Functions Local Management also allo ws the following tasks to be performed: • Manage any module installed in the 6C105 via a single terminal connection. • Assign an IP address and subnet mask to the 6H122-08 and 6C105 chassis.
Chapter 1: Introduction 1-10 6H122-08 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 or mation that ma y be of special impor tance.
Getting Help 6H122-08 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 the Cabletron S.
Chapter 1: Introduction 1-12 6H122-08 User’ s Guide 1.8 RELATED MANUALS The follo wing manuals may help the user to setup and manage the 6H122-08: Cabletron Systems HSIM-A6DP User’ s Guide Cabletr.
6H122-08 User’ s Guide 2-1 CHAPTER 2 NETW ORK REQUIREMENTS Before installing the 6H122-08 or Fast Ethernet Interf ace Modules (FE-100TX, FE-100FX, or FE-100F3), re view the requirements and specifications referred to in this chapter concerning the follo wing: • SmartT runk ( Section 2.
Chapter 2: Network Requirements 2-2 6H122-08 User’ s Guide 2.3 100B ASE-TX NETW ORK The six fixed ports of the 6H122-08, and an FE-100TX installed in ports 7 or 8, provide an RJ45 connection that supports Cate gory 5 UTP cabling with an impedance between 85 and 111 ohms.
6H122-08 User’ s Guide 3-1 CHAPTER 3 INSTALLATION This chapter cov ers the follo wing items: • Unpacking the 6H122-08 ( Section 3.2 ) • Installing options ( Section 3.3 ) • Installing the 6H122-08 into the 6C105 chassis ( Section 3.4 ). • Connecting to the network ( Section 3.
Chapter 3: Installation 3-2 6H122-08 User’ s Guide 3.3 INSTALLING OPTIONS If the 6H122-08 will be installed with an optional Fast Ethernet Interf ace Module refer to Appendix C for installation instructions. 3.4 INSTALLING THE 6H122-08 INTO THE 6C105 CHASSIS The 6H122-08 can be installed in any of the 5 slots that are a v ailable.
Installing the 6H122-08 into the 6C105 Chassis 6H122-08 User’ s Guide 3-3 4. Remove the module from the plastic bag. (Save the bag in the event the module must be reshipped.) Observe all precautions to prevent damage from Electrostatic Discharge (ESD).
Chapter 3: Installation 3-4 6H122-08 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 6E122-08 FAST ENET 100 Mbs .
Connecting to the Netw ork 6H122-08 User’ s Guide 3-5 3.5 CONNECTING TO THE NETW ORK This section provides the procedures for connecting T wisted Pair and fiber optic segments from the netw ork or other devices to the 6H122-08. Ports 1 through 6 on the 6H122-08 ha ve RJ45 connectors for T wisted Pair connections.
Chapter 3: Installation 3-6 6H122-08 User’ s Guide . Figure 3-2 6H122-08 T wisted P air Connection 3. 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.
Connecting to the Netw ork 6H122-08 User’ s Guide 3-7 Figure 3-3 Cable Pinouts - (RJ45) Cr ossover Cable c. Ensure that the Twisted Pair connection meets the dB loss and cable specifications outlined in Cabletron Systems Cabling Guide. Refer to Section 1.
Chapter 3: Installation 3-8 6H122-08 User’ s Guide Figure 3-4 FE-100TX Crosso ver Switch Connect an FE-100TX to a T wisted P air segment as follo ws: 1.
Connecting to the Netw ork 6H122-08 User’ s Guide 3-9 3.5.3 Connecting a Fiber Optic Segment to the FE-100FX and FE-100F3 The FE-100FX and FE-100F3 ha ve an SC style network port (see Figure 3-5 ).
Chapter 3: Installation 3-10 6H122-08 User’ s Guide 2. Insert one end of the SC connector into the FE-100FX or FE-100F3 installed in the 6H122-08. See Figure 3-5 . 3. At the other end of the fiber optic cable, attach the SC connector to the other device.
Completing the Installation 6H122-08 User’ s Guide 3-11 3.6 COMPLETING THE INSTALLATION After installing the 6H122-08 and any optional F ast Ethernet Interface Modules the module is no w ready to be set up through Local Management. Refer to Chapter 5 to configure the module and 6C105 chassis.
Chapter 3: Installation 3-12 6H122-08 User’ s Guide.
6H122-08 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 roubleshooting network and module operational problems • Using the RESET b utton 4.
Chapter 4: T roub leshooting 4-2 6H122-08 User’ s Guide Figure 4-1 LANVIEW LEDs 2159-07 7 8 COM CPU 6H122-08 FAST ENET 100 Mbps 2 3 4 5 6 1 RESET 1X 2X 3X 4X 5X 6X CPU LED Receive (RX) T ransmit (TX.
Using LANVIEW 6H122-08 User’ s Guide 4-3 T able 4-1 LANVIEW LEDs LED Color State Recommended Action CPU Off P ower off . P ower up chassis . Red Blinking . Hardware f ailure has occurred. Contact the Cabletron Systems Global Call Center . Solid . Resetting, nor mal po wer up reset.
Chapter 4: T roub leshooting 4-4 6H122-08 User’ s Guide T able 4-2 P or t 1-6 10/100 LED Indications 4.2 FE-100TX LED The optional FE-100TX for the 6H122-08 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.
FE-100TX LED 6H122-08 User’ s Guide 4-5 Figure 4-2 FE-100TX LED T able 4-3 FE-100TX LED Indications NO TE A link e xists if the associated por t (por t 7 or 8) Receive (RX) LED is on. No link e xists if the associated por t (por t 7 or 8) Receiv e (RX) LED is off.
Chapter 4: T roub leshooting 4-6 6H122-08 User’ s Guide 4.3 T ROUB LESHOOTING CHECKLIST If the 6H122-08 is not working properly , refer to T able 4-4 for a checklist of possible problems, causes, and recommended actions to resolve the problem. T able 4-4 T roubleshooting Chec klist Prob lem P ossible Cause Recommended Action All LEDs are OFF .
Using the RESET Button 6H122-08 User’ s Guide 4-7 4.4 USING THE RESET BUTTON The RESET b utton located near the upper plastic locking tab of the module (refer to Figure 4-3) resets the 6H122-08 processor without af fecting the NVRAM. Figure 4-3 RESET Button T o reset the 6H122-08 processor , press and release the RESET button.
Chapter 4: T roubleshooting 4-8 6H122-08 User’ s Guide.
6H122-08 User’ s Guide 5-1 CHAPTER 5 LOCAL MANAGEMENT This chapter explains ho w to set up a management terminal to access 6H122-08 Local Management.
Chapter 5: Local Management 5-2 6H122-08 User’ s Guide 5.2 LOCAL MANAGEMENT KE YBOAR D CON VENTIONS All ke y names appear as capital letters in this manual.
Management T erminal Setup 6H122-08 User’ s Guide 5-3 5.3 MANAGEMENT T ERMINAL SETUP Use one of the follo wing systems to access Local Management: • An IBM or compatible PC running a VT series emu.
Chapter 5: Local Management 5-4 6H122-08 User’ s Guide Figure 5-1 Management T erminal Connection 2159-10 1 23 4 5 PS1 PS2 6H122-08 F AST ENET CPU 100 Mbs 2 1 RESET 7 8 6E122-08 ETHERNET COM CPU 100.
Management T erminal Setup 6H122-08 User’ s Guide 5-5 5.3.2 Connecting an Uninterruptible P ower Suppl y If the 6C105 chassis is connected to an American Po wer Con version (APC) Uninterruptible Po .
Chapter 5: Local Management 5-6 6H122-08 User’ s Guide Figure 5-2 Uninterruptible P ower Supply (UPS) 2159-10 1 23 4 5 PS1 PS2 6H122-08 F AST ENET CPU 100 Mbs 2 1 RESET 7 8 6E122-08 ETHERNET COM CPU.
Management T erminal Setup 6H122-08 User’ s Guide 5-7 5.3.3 Management T erminal Setup P arameters T able 5-2 lists the setup parameters for the local management terminal.
Chapter 5: Local Management 5-8 6H122-08 User’ s Guide 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 any TCP/IP based node on the network.
Accessing Local Management 6H122-08 User’ s Guide 5-9 5.4 ACCESSING LOCAL MANAGEMENT Access to Local Management is controlled through the Passw ord screen, Figure 5-3 .
Chapter 5: Local Management 5-10 6H122-08 User’ s Guide • If an in valid passw ord is entered, the terminal beeps and the cursor returns to the beginning of the passw ord entry field. • Entering a v alid password causes the associated access le vel to display at the bottom of the screen and the Main Menu screen to appear .
Accessing Local Management 6H122-08 User’ s Guide 5-11 Figure 5-4 802.1D Switching Mode, LM Screen Hierarc hy Figure 5-5 802.1Q Switching Mode, LM Screen Hierarc hy Module Menu Password Main Menu S.
Chapter 5: Local Management 5-12 6H122-08 User’ s Guide Figure 5-6 SecureFast VLAN Mode , LM Screen Hierarch 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 6H122-08 User’ s Guide 5-13 Using the Return Command T o e xit a Local Management using the RETURN command, proceed as follo ws: 1. Use the arrow keys to highlight the RETURN command at the bottom of the Local Management screen.
Chapter 5: Local Management 5-14 6H122-08 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 6H122-08 User’ s Guide 5-15 MODULES The MODULES menu item provides access to the Module Selection screen that is used to select indi vidual modules in the chassis for management purposes. Access the Module Selection screen by using the arro w keys to highlight the MODULES menu item and pressing ENTER.
Chapter 5: Local Management 5-16 6H122-08 User’ s Guide The follo wing briefly explains each screen accessible from the Chassis Menu screen. CHASSIS CONFIGURA TION The Chassis Configuration screen allo ws the user to configure operating parameters for the 6C105 chassis.
Chassis Configuration Screen 6H122-08 User’ s Guide 5-17 Access the Chassis Configuration screen from the Chassis Menu screen by using the arro w keys to highlight the CHASSIS CONFIGURA TION menu item and pressing ENTER. The Chassis Configuration screen, Figure 5-9 , displays.
Chapter 5: Local Management 5-18 6H122-08 User’ s Guide Subnet Mask (Modifiab le) Displays the subnet mask for the chassis. A subnet mask “masks out” the network bits of the IP address by setti.
Chassis Configuration Screen 6H122-08 User’ s Guide 5-19 Screen Loc kout Time (Modifiab le) 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 6H122-08 User’ s Guide 3. Press ENTER. If the IP address is a valid format, the cursor returns to the beginning of the IP address field. If the entry is not valid, the Event Message Line displays “INVALID IP ADDRESS OR FORMAT ENTERED”.
Chassis Configuration Screen 6H122-08 User’ s Guide 5-21 5.7.3 Setting the Chassis Date The 6C105 is year 2000 compliant, so the Chassis Date may be set beyond the year 1999. T o set the chassis date, perform the follo wing steps: 1. Use the arrow keys to highlight the Chassis Date field.
Chapter 5: Local Management 5-22 6H122-08 User’ s Guide 4. Use the arrow keys to highlight the SAVE command at the bottom of the screen and press ENTER. If the time entered is a v alid format, the Event Message Line at the top of the screen displays “SA VED OK”.
Chassis Configuration Screen 6H122-08 User’ s Guide 5-23 If the time entered is within the 1 to 30 minutes range, the Event Message Line at the top of the screen displays “SA VED OK”. If the entry is not v alid, Local Management does not alter the current setting, but it does refresh the Screen Lockout T ime field with the previous v alue.
Chapter 5: Local Management 5-24 6H122-08 User’ s Guide 5.8 SNMP COMM UNITY NAMES SCREEN The SNMP Community Names menu item allo ws the user to set Local Management community names. Community names act as passwords to Local/Remote Management and provide security access to the 6C105.
SNMP Comm unity Names Screen 6H122-08 User’ s Guide 5-25 Figure 5-11 The SNMP Community Names Screen The follo wing explains each SNMP Community Names screen field: Comm unity Name (Modifiab le) Displays the user -defined name through which a user accesses 6C105 management.
Chapter 5: Local Management 5-26 6H122-08 User’ s Guide super -user This community name permits read-write access to the 6C105 MIB objects and allo ws the user to change all modifiable parameters including community names, IP addresses, traps, and SNMP objects.
SNMP T raps Screen 6H122-08 User’ s Guide 5-27 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 SNMP T raps screen is sho wn in Figure 5-12 .
Chapter 5: Local Management 5-28 6H122-08 User’ s Guide Enable Traps (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.
Chassis En vir onmental Screen 6H122-08 User’ s Guide 5-29 5.10 CHASSIS EN VIRONMENTAL SCREEN The Chassis En vironmental menu item allows the user to vie w chassis en vironmental information.
Chapter 5: Local Management 5-30 6H122-08 User’ s Guide 5.11 P OR T REDIRECT FUNCTION SCREEN The Port Redirect Function screen, Figure 5-14 , allo ws the user to set each one of the modules in the chassis (1 through 5), and the ports of the corresponding module installed, as a source or destination port.
P or t Redirect Function Screen 6H122-08 User’ s Guide 5-31 Figure 5-14 P or t Redirect Function Screen The follo wing definitions briefly explain each field of the Port Redirect Function screen. Sour ce Module (Read-Only) Displays which modules are currently set as source modules.
Chapter 5: Local Management 5-32 6H122-08 User’ s Guide Sour ce P or t [ n ] (Selectab le) Allo ws a selected port [ n ] to be configured as a source port. Destination Module [ n ] (Selectab le) Allo ws a selected module [ n ] to be configured as a destination module.
P or t Redirect Function Screen 6H122-08 User’ s Guide 5-33 5.11.2 Changing Sour ce and Destination P or ts Add or delete source/destination module and port entries as follo ws: 1.
Chapter 5: Local Management 5-34 6H122-08 User’ s Guide 5.12 MODULE SELECTION SCREEN The Module Selection screen is the access point to Local Management for all modules installed in the SmartSwitch 6000 chassis. By selecting a module, the Module Menu for the selected de vice displays.
Module Selection Screen 6H122-08 User’ s Guide 5-35 Serial # (Read-only) Indicates the serial number of the module. The serial number of the de vice is necessary when calling the Cabletron Systems Global Call Center . Har dware Re vision (Read-only) Reflects the hardware v ersion of the module.
Chapter 5: Local Management 5-36 6H122-08 User’ s Guide 5.13 MODULE MENU SCREEN The Module Menu screen is the access point for all Local Management screens for the 6H122-08.
Module Configuration Menu Screen 6H122-08 User’ s Guide 5-37 MODULE ST A TISTICS The Module Statistics screen provides statistics and performance information for the 6H122-08.
Chapter 5: Local Management 5-38 6H122-08 User’ s Guide Figure 5-17 Module Configuration Menu Screen The follo wing briefly explains each screen accessible from the Module Configuration Menu screen: GENERAL CONFIGURA TION The General Configuration screen allo ws the user to monitor and configure operating parameters for the 6H122-08.
Module Configuration Menu Screen 6H122-08 User’ s Guide 5-39 SWITCH CONFIGURATION The Switch Configuration screen provides basic setup options for modifying the switching functions of the modules.
Chapter 5: Local Management 5-40 6H122-08 User’ s Guide 5.15 GENERAL CONFIGURATION SCREEN The General Configuration screen, Figure 5-18 , allo ws the user to set the system date and time, IP address and subnet mask, the default gate way , the TFTP Gate way IP address, the Operational Mode, the Management Mode, and the COM port configuration.
General Configuration Screen 6H122-08 User’ s Guide 5-41 IP Address (Modifiab le) This field allo ws the IP address to be set for the 6H122-08. T o set the IP address, refer to Section 5.15.1 . Subnet Mask (Modifiab le) Displays the subnet mask for the module.
Chapter 5: Local Management 5-42 6H122-08 User’ s Guide Screen Loc kout Time (Modifiab le) 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 .
General Configuration Screen 6H122-08 User’ s Guide 5-43 Management Mode (T oggle) This field toggles between DISTRIBUTED and ST AND ALONE. In DISTRIBUTED mode, Local Management is entered via the 6C105 password screen, and all chassis configuration screens are a v ailable to the user .
Chapter 5: Local Management 5-44 6H122-08 User’ s Guide Clear NVRAM (T oggle) This allo ws the user to reset NVRAM to the factory default settings. All user -entered parameters, such as IP address and Community Names are then replaced with 6H122-08 default configuration settings.
General Configuration Screen 6H122-08 User’ s Guide 5-45 Figure 5-19 Configuration W arning Screen 5. Use the arrow keys to highlight the YES command.
Chapter 5: Local Management 5-46 6H122-08 User’ s Guide 4. Use the arrow keys to highlight the SAVE command, then press ENTER. The warning screen shown in Figure 5-19 displays. 5. Use the arrow keys to highlight the YES command and press ENTER. The changes are saved and the module reboots.
General Configuration Screen 6H122-08 User’ s Guide 5-47 3. Press ENTER. If the TFTP gateway IP address entered is a valid format, the cursor returns to the beginning of the TFTP Gateway IP Address field. If the entry is not valid, the Event Message Line displays “INVALID TFTP GATEWAY IP ADDRESS OR FORMAT ENTERED”.
Chapter 5: Local Management 5-48 6H122-08 User’ s Guide 5.15.6 Setting the Module Time T o set the module clock, perform the follo wing steps: 1. Use the arrow keys to highlight the Module Time field. 2. Enter the time in an 24-hour format, HH:MM:SS.
General Configuration Screen 6H122-08 User’ s Guide 5-49 5.15.8 Setting the Screen Loc kout Time The screen lockout time can be set from 1 to 30 minutes with a def ault of 15 minutes. T o set a ne w lockout time, perform the follo wing steps: 1. Use the arrow keys to highlight the Screen Lockout Time field.
Chapter 5: Local Management 5-50 6H122-08 User’ s Guide 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, then press ENTER.
General Configuration Screen 6H122-08 User’ s Guide 5-51 5.15.11 Configuring the COM P or t The 6H122-08 COM port supports the follo wing applications: • Local Management connections • American Po wer Con version Uninterruptible Po wer Supply (UPS) connections T o configure the COM port, proceed as follo ws: 1.
Chapter 5: Local Management 5-52 6H122-08 User’ s Guide Figure 5-20 COM P or t W arning Screen 3. Use the arrow keys to highlight YES . Press ENTER. 4. If you ENABLED the port, proceed to Section 5.15.12 . If you DISABLED the port, use the arrow keys to highlight SAVE at the bottom of the screen, then press ENTER.
General Configuration Screen 6H122-08 User’ s Guide 5-53 5.15.12 Changing the Com P or t Application After enabling the COM port as described in Section 5.15.11 , you can select one of the applications supported by the COM port: LM, and UPS. The default application is LM.
Chapter 5: Local Management 5-54 6H122-08 User’ s Guide 5.15.13 Clearing NVRAM Clearing NVRAM allo ws the user to clear all user-entered parameters, such as IP address and Community Names from NVRAM. Clear NVRAM as follo ws: 1. Use the arrow keys to highlight the Clear NVRAM field.
SNMP Comm unity Names Screen 6H122-08 User’ s Guide 5-55 5.15.14 Enabling/Disab ling IP Fragmentation T o enable or disable IP fragmentation, proceed as follo ws: 1. Use the arrow keys to highlight the IP Fragmentation field. 2. Press the SPACE bar to choose either ENABLED or DISABLED .
Chapter 5: Local Management 5-56 6H122-08 User’ s Guide Access the SNMP Community Names screen from the Module Configuration Menu screen by using the arro w keys to highlight the SNMP COMMUNITY N AMES menu item and pressing ENTER. The SNMP Community Names screen, Figure 5-22 , displays.
SNMP Comm unity Names Screen 6H122-08 User’ s Guide 5-57 read-write This community name allo ws read and write access to the 6H122-08 MIB objects, excluding security protected fields for super -user access only .
Chapter 5: Local Management 5-58 6H122-08 User’ s Guide 5.17 SNMP T RAPS SCREEN Since the 6H122-08 is an SNMP compliant de vice, it can send messages to multiple Network Management Stations to alert users of status changes. The SNMP T raps screen is sho wn in Figure 5-23 .
SNMP T raps Screen 6H122-08 User’ s Guide 5-59 Trap Community Name (Modifiab le) Displays the Community Name included in the trap message sent to the Network Management Station with the associated IP address. Enable Traps (T oggle) Enables transmission of the traps to the network management station with the associated IP address.
Chapter 5: Local Management 5-60 6H122-08 User’ s Guide 5.18 SWITCH CONFIGURATION SCREEN The Switch Configuration screen, Figure 5-24 , provides the basic setup options to modify switch operations in your network.
Switch Configuration Screen 6H122-08 User’ s Guide 5-61 Figure 5-24 Switch Configuration Screen The follo wing describe each field of the Switch Configuration screen: Switch Address (Read-Only) Displays the base MA C address of the switch. Number of Ports (Read-Only) Displays the total number of switched ports on the module.
Chapter 5: Local Management 5-62 6H122-08 User’ s Guide Port # (Read-Only) Lists each switch port on the module. If the number of ports is greater than eight, then the additional ports are listed on subsequent screens. MAC Address (Read-Only) Displays the hardware address assigned to each listed port.
Switch Configuration Screen 6H122-08 User’ s Guide 5-63 3. Use the arrow keys to highlight the SAVE command at the bottom of the screen. 4. Press ENTER. The message “SAVED OK” is displayed. 5.18.2 Setting the Age Time T o set the Age T ime, proceed as follo ws: 1.
Chapter 5: Local Management 5-64 6H122-08 User’ s Guide 5.19 ETHERNET INTERFACE CONFIGURATION Access the Ethernet Interface Configuration screen from the Module Specific Configuration Menu screen by using the arro w keys to highlight the ETHERNET INTERF A CE CONFIGURA TION menu item and pressing ENTER.
Ethernet Interface Configuration 6H122-08 User’ s Guide 5-65 Link Status (Read-Only) Indicates whether or not there is a physical connection from a particular port to another 10B ASE-T , 100B ASE-TX/FX, or 100B ASE-TXFD/FXFD de vice.
Chapter 5: Local Management 5-66 6H122-08 User’ s Guide Advertised Ability (Selectable) During auto-negotiation, the FE-100TX “tells” the de vice at the other end of the segment what its capabilities are.
Ethernet Interface Configuration 6H122-08 User’ s Guide 5-67 2. Use the SPACE bar to select the desired mode. Press ENTER. If any mode other than Auto-Negotiation is selected, the port only operates in the chosen mode and auto-negotiation is disabled.
Chapter 5: Local Management 5-68 6H122-08 User’ s Guide 5.19.4 Configuring an FE-100FX or FE-100F3 Interface f or P or t 7 or 8 When an FE-100FX or FE-100F3 is installed in port 7 or 8, it must be manually set to operate in the same technology as the de vice at the other end of the connected segment.
Module Specific Configuration Menu Screen 6H122-08 User’ s Guide 5-69 5.20 MODULE SPECIFIC CONFIGURATION MENU SCREEN The Module Specific Configuration Menu screen, Figure 5-26 , allo ws the user to select one of five screens to configure ports or check system resources specific to the 6H122-08.
Chapter 5: Local Management 5-70 6H122-08 User’ s Guide Figure 5-26 Module Specific Configuration Menu Screen The follo wing explains each field of the Module Specific Configuration Menu screen.
Module Specific Configuration Menu Screen 6H122-08 User’ s Guide 5-71 BR O ADCAST SUPPRESSION The Broadcast Suppression screen allo ws the user to set a desired limit of recei ve broadcast frames per port per second. F or details, refer to Section 5.
Chapter 5: Local Management 5-72 6H122-08 User’ s Guide 5.21 SYSTEM RESOUR CES SCREEN The System Resources screen, Figure 5-27 , provides information concerning the processor used in the 6H122-08 and the amount of FLASH memory , DRAM, and NVRAM that is installed and how much of this memory is a vailable.
System Resour ces Screen 6H122-08 User’ s Guide 5-73 DRAM Installed (Read-only) Indicates the amount of DRAM installed in the 6H122-08 and ho w much of it is currently a vailable. NVRAM Installed (Read-only) Indicates the amount of NVRAM installed in the 6H122-08 and ho w much of it is currently a vailable.
Chapter 5: Local Management 5-74 6H122-08 User’ s Guide 5.22 FLASH DOWNLOAD SCREEN The Flash Do wnload screen, shown in Figure 5-28 , allo ws the user to clear the information stored in the 6H122-08 FLASH memory and do wnload a new image file from a TFTP server .
Flash Download Screen 6H122-08 User’ s Guide 5-75 The follo wing briefly explains each field of the Flash Do wnload screen: Download Method (Selectab le) This field steps through TFTP , RUNTIME and BOOTP .
Chapter 5: Local Management 5-76 6H122-08 User’ s Guide If TFTP or RUNTIME is selected as the do wnload method ( Figure 5-28 ), the follo wing two additional fields appear: Download Server IP (Selectab le) The IP address of the TFTP serv er to be used for the FLASH do wnload is entered in this field.
Flash Download Screen 6H122-08 User’ s Guide 5-77 5.22.2 Image File Download Using R UNTIME Set the 6H122-08 to do wnload to FLASH using R UNTIME as follows: 1. Use the arrow keys to highlight the Download Method field. 2. Use the SPACE bar to select RUNTIME .
Chapter 5: Local Management 5-78 6H122-08 User’ s Guide 5.22.3 Image File Download Using BootP Set the 6H122-08 to do wnload to FLASH using BootP as follows: 1. Use the arrow keys to highlight the Download Method field. 2. Use the SPACE bar to select BOOTP .
P or t Redirect Function Screen 6H122-08 User’ s Guide 5-79 Access the Port Redirect Function screen from the Module Specific Configuration Menu screen by using the arro w keys to highlight the POR T REDIRECT FUNCTION menu item and pressing ENTER.
Chapter 5: Local Management 5-80 6H122-08 User’ s Guide Err ors (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 traf fic to the destination ports.
Br oadcast Suppression Screen 6H122-08 User’ s Guide 5-81 5.24 BR OADCAST SUPPRESSION SCREEN The Broadcast Suppression screen, Figure 5-30 , allo ws the user to set a desired limit of recei ve broadcast frames per port per second.
Chapter 5: Local Management 5-82 6H122-08 User’ s Guide The follo wing explains each field of the Broadcast Statistics screen: POR T # (Read-only) Identifies the number of the port. T otal RX (Read-Only) Displays the total number of broadcast frames recei ved.
Module Statistics Menu Screen 6H122-08 User’ s Guide 5-83 5.24.2 Setting the Reset P eak Switch T o set the Reset Peak Switch field to YES or NO , proceed as follows: 1. Use the arrow keys to highlight the Reset Peak field for the selected port. 2.
Chapter 5: Local Management 5-84 6H122-08 User’ s Guide Figure 5-31 Module Statistics Menu Screen The Module Statistics Menu screen displays the follo wing menu items: SWITCH ST A TISTICS The Switch Statistics screen lists the number of frames recei ved, transmitted, filtered, and forwarded by each interf ace.
Switch Statistics Screen 6H122-08 User’ s Guide 5-85 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.
Chapter 5: Local Management 5-86 6H122-08 User’ s Guide The Switch Statistics screen displays the follo wing items: Po r t # (Read-Only) Identifies the interface or port number . Frames Rcvd (Read-Only) Displays the number of frames recei ved by the interface.
The Interface Statistics Screen 6H122-08 User’ s Guide 5-87 5.27 THE INTERFACE STATISTICS SCREEN The Interface Statistics screen is used to gather MIB-II statistics for all of the 6H122-08 interfaces (ports 1 through 6, optional F ast Ethernet Interface Modules and all backplane interf aces).
Chapter 5: Local Management 5-88 6H122-08 User’ s Guide 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 ha ve been recei ved on the interface.
The Interface Statistics Screen 6H122-08 User’ s Guide 5-89 OutNonUnicast (Read-only) This field displays the total number of frames transmitted to a broadcast or multicast address. OutDiscar ds (Read-only) The OutDiscards field displays the total number of outbound frames that were discarded, e ven though the frames contained no errors.
Chapter 5: Local Management 5-90 6H122-08 User’ s Guide 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.
RMON Statistics Screen 6H122-08 User’ s Guide 5-91 5.28 RMON STATISTICS SCREEN RMON statistics for each interface, on a interf ace-by-interface basis, are vie wed through the RMON Statistics screen shown in Figure 5-34 .
Chapter 5: Local Management 5-92 6H122-08 User’ s Guide The follo wing definitions explain each field of the RMON Statistics screen: RMON Index (Read-only) This field displays the current Ethernet interface for which statistics are being sho wn. The 6H122-08 has an embedded RMON agent that gathers statistics for each interface on the module.
RMON Statistics Screen 6H122-08 User’ s Guide 5-93 Multicasts (Read-only) The Multicasts field displays the total number of good frames recei ved that were directed to a multicast address. The v alue of this field does not include frames directed to the broadcast address.
Chapter 5: Local Management 5-94 6H122-08 User’ s Guide T otal Octets (Read-only) This field displays the total number of octets (bytes) of data, including those in bad frames, recei ved on this interface.
RMON Statistics Screen 6H122-08 User’ s Guide 5-95 5.28.1 Displa ying RMON Statistics T o display the statistics for an y index, proceed as follo ws: 1. Use the arrow keys to highlight the Index [XX] field at the bottom of the screen. 2. Press the SPACE bar to increment (or press the DEL [delete] key to decrement) the index number.
Chapter 5: Local Management 5-96 6H122-08 User’ s Guide 5.29 NETW ORK T OOLS The Network T ools function resides on the 6H122-08 and allo ws the user to access and manage network de vices. Access the Network T ools screen by using the arro w ke ys to highlight the NETWORK T OOLS menu item in the Module Menu screen and pressing ENTER.
Netw ork T ools 6H122-08 User’ s Guide 5-97 The commands are presented in the follo wing format: command: Syntax: Sho ws the required command format. It indicates where ar guments, if any , must be specified. Description: Briefly describes the command and its uses.
Chapter 5: Local Management 5-98 6H122-08 User’ s Guide Each ARP cache entry lists the network interface that the de vice is connected to, the de vice’ s network addr ess or IP address, the de vice’ s physical addr ess or MA C address, and the media type of connection to the de vice.
Netw ork T ools 6H122-08 User’ s Guide 5-99 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 6H122-08 User’ s Guide defr oute: 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.
Netw ork T ools 6H122-08 User’ s Guide 5-101 netstat: Syntax: netstat [option] Description: The netstat command provides a display of general network statistics for the managed de vice. The netstat command must be used with one of the two display options.
Chapter 5: Local Management 5-102 6H122-08 User’ s Guide reset: Syntax: reset Description: The reset command allo ws a soft reset of the de vice. The user will be queried to confirm the reset command to insure against unwanted resets.
Netw ork T ools 6H122-08 User’ s Guide 5-103 show: Syntax: sho w [PR O TOCOL] [T ABLE] Description: The sho w command displays information concerning v arious components of the device. Protocols currently supported are IP , IPX, DECnet, and AppleT alk.
Chapter 5: Local Management 5-104 6H122-08 User’ s Guide tracer oute: 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.
Netw ork T ools 6H122-08 User’ s Guide 5-105 telnet: Syntax: telnet [IP address] [Port #] Description: The telnet command allo ws the user to communicate with another host (that supports T elnet connections) using the T elnet protocol. The user must specify the remote host using its IP address.
Chapter 5: Local Management 5-106 6H122-08 User’ s Guide 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.
6H122-08 User’ s Guide A-1 APPENDIX A SPECIFICATIONS This appendix provides operating specifications for the Cabletron Systems 6H122-08 Interface Modules. Cabletron Systems reserv es the right to change these specifications at any time without notice.
Appendix A: Specifications A-2 6H122-08 User’ s Guide A.4 INPUT/OUTPUT P OR TS 6H122-08 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 6H122-08 User’ s Guide A-3 A.6 REGULATORY COMPLIANCE Safety The 6H122-08 meet the safety requirements of UL 1950, CSA C22.2 No. 950, EN 60950, IEC 950 and 73/23/EEC. Electr omagnetic Compatibility (EMC) The 6H122-08 meet the requirements of FCC Part 15, EN 50082-1, EN 55022, VCCI V -3, CSA C108.
Appendix A: Specifications A-4 6H122-08 User’ s Guide.
6H122-08 User’ s Guide B-1 APPENDIX B FE-100TX, FE-100FX AND FE-100F3 SPECIFICATIONS The 6H122-08 supports three Fast Ethernet Interf ace Modules: • FE-100TX • FE-100FX • FE-100F3 This appendix provides the specifications for these modules. B.
Appendix B: FE-100TX, FE-100FX and FE-100F3 Specifications B-2 6H122-08 User’ s Guide 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 .
FE-100F3 6H122-08 User’ s Guide B-3 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 belo w . Figure B-3 FE-100F3 Table B-2 Transmitter Power Cable T ype W orst Case Budget T ypical Budget 8/125 µm fiber >10.
Appendix B: FE-100TX, FE-100FX and FE-100F3 Specifications B-4 6H122-08 User’ s Guide.
6H122-08 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.2 ) • Installing Optional Fast Ethernet Interf ace Modules ( Section C.
Appendix C: Optional Installations and Mode Switch Bank Settings C-2 6H122-08 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 6H122-08 User’ s Guide C-3 • After changing the position of switch 6 and restarting the module, the 6H122-08 requests a ne w image download until the y either receiv e a ne w image or the RESET button on the front panel is pressed.
Appendix C: Optional Installations and Mode Switch Bank Settings C-4 6H122-08 User’ s Guide C.3 INSTALLING OPTIONAL F AST ETHERNET INTERFACE MODULES Figure C-2 sho ws the location of the Fast Ethernet Interface Module connectors on the 6H122-08 board for port slots 7 and 8.
Installing Optional F ast Ethernet Interface Modules 6H122-08 User’ s Guide C-5 T o install a F ast Ethernet Interface Module in port slot 7 or 8 of the 6H122-08, 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 6H122-08 User’ s Guide Figure C-3 Coverplate Remo val 2. Remove the screw from the rear standoff. Save the screw. 3. See Figure C-4 . Gently pull the faceplate of the 6H122-08 forward to allow room for the Fast Ethernet Interface Modules to be aligned over the connector.
Installing Optional F ast Ethernet Interface Modules 6H122-08 User’ s Guide C-7 Figure C-4 Installing the Fast Ethernet Interface Module 5. Press down firmly on the Fast Ethernet Interface Module until the pins slide all the way into the motherboard connector.
Appendix C: Optional Installations and Mode Switch Bank Settings C-8 6H122-08 User’ s Guide.
6H122-08 User’ s Guide Index-1 Numerics 100BASE-TX cable length 2-2 10BASE-T connection 3-5 requirements 2-1 802.1Q VLAN Configuration 5-16, 5-71 A Access policy 5-25, 5-56 B Broadcast Suppression screen 5-81, 5-82, 5-83 C Cable specifications 100BASE-FX MMF 2-2 100BASE-TX network 2-2 10BASE-T network 2-1 Chassis Configuration screen 802.
Index Index-2 6H122-08 User’ s Guide module date 5-41 module time 5-41, 5-47, 5-48 Module Uptime 5-42 Operational Mode 5-42, 5-49 screen lock-out time 5-42, 5-49 screen refresh time 5-41, 5-48 subne.
Index 6H122-08 User’ s Guide Index-3 R RESET button 4-7 RMON Statistics screen 5-91, 5-95 S Safety A-3 Screen lock-out time 5-19, 5-22, 5-42, 5-49 Screen refresh time 5-22, 5-48 Screens Broadcast Su.
Index Index-4 6H122-08 User’ s Guide.
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