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Title Page Portable Management Application for the FRX4000, FRX6000, and SmartSwitch 1800 User’s Guide ®.
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iii Contents Chapter 1 Intr oduction to SPMA f or the FRX4000, FRX6000, and Smar tSwitch 1800 Using this Guide............................................................................................................ 1-2 WhatÕs NOT in the FRX User Õs Guide .
Contents iv Chapter 3 Configuring the T rap T able About T raps .................................................................................................................... 3-1 Launching the T rap T able ......................................
v Contents Chapter 7 SNA Status and Configuration ConÞguring SNA Ports ................................................................................................ 7-2 SDLC Port ConÞguration .....................................................
Contents vi Chapter 10 IPX Interface Configuration ConÞguring IPX Node Defaults ................................................................................ 10-1 ConÞguring IPX Interfaces ........................................................
1-1 Chapter 1 Intr oduction to SPMA f or the FRX4000, FRX6000, and Smar tSwitch 1800 Using this Guide; man ual conv entions; contacting the Cabletron Systems’ Global Call Center ; fir mware v ersio.
Introduction to SPMA f or the FRX4000, FRX6000, and Smar tSwitch 1800 1-2 Using this Guide Note that because the FRX4000 and FRX6000 provide virtually the same functionality , they will be referred to collectively thr oughout this manual as the FRX. Where signiÞcant dif ferences exist, they will be noted.
Using this Guide 1-3 Introduction to SPMA f or the FRX4000, FRX6000, and Smar tSwitch 1800 disabling serial ports, and so on) available only from within the Hub V iew are also described. Y ou can access the Hub V iew application from the icon menu or the command line.
Introduction to SPMA f or the FRX4000, FRX6000, and Smar tSwitch 1800 1-4 Conv entions ¥ Chapter 12, SmartSwitch 1800 V oice ConÞguration , describes how to conÞgure the two voice ports on the SmartSwitch 1800 and pr ovides statistical information about voice trafÞc being transmitted acr oss those ports.
Conv entions 1-5 Introduction to SPMA f or the FRX4000, FRX6000, and Smar tSwitch 1800 Screen Displa ys SPMA runs under a variety of differ ent operating systems and graphical user interfaces. T o maintain a consistent presentation, scr een displays in this and other SPMA guides show an OSF/Motif environment.
Introduction to SPMA f or the FRX4000, FRX6000, and Smar tSwitch 1800 1-6 Conv entions Figure 1-2. The History W indow Using the Mouse The UNIX mouse has three buttons. Pr ocedures within the SPMA document set refer to these buttons as follows: Figure 1-3.
Getting Help 1-7 Introduction to SPMA f or the FRX4000, FRX6000, and Smar tSwitch 1800 If youÕre using a two-button mouse, donÕt worry . SPMA doesnÕt make use of mouse button 2. Just click the left button for button 1 and the right mouse button when instructed to use mouse button 3.
Introduction to SPMA f or the FRX4000, FRX6000, and Smar tSwitch 1800 1-8 FRX4000, FRX6000, and Smar tSwitch 1800 Fir mware Modem Setting 8N1: 8 data bits, 1 stop bit, No parity For additional information about Cabletron Systems pr oducts, visit our W orld W ide W eb site: http://www .
2-1 Chapter 2 Using the FRX4000, FRX6000, and Smar tSwitch 1800 Hub Vie w Navigating through the Hub View; monitor ing hub perf or mance; managing the hub The heart of the SPECTRUM Portable Management.
Using the FRX4000, FRX6000, and Smar tSwitch 1800 Hub View 2-2 Using the Hub View Navigating Thr ough the Hub View W ithin the Hub V iew , you can click mouse buttons in different ar eas of the window to access various menus and initiate certain management tasks.
Using the Hub View 2-3 Using the FRX4000, FRX6000, and Smar tSwitch 1800 Hub View Figure 2-1. The FRX4000, FRX6000 and the SmartSwitch 1800 Hub V iews Each module display contains individual port boxes that can display a variety of information about each port (see Selecting a Port Display Form , page 2-12 ).
Using the FRX4000, FRX6000, and Smar tSwitch 1800 Hub View 2-4 Using the Hub View RLP information will only be displayed if the appr opriate database recor d has been conÞgured via console management.
Using the Hub View 2-5 Using the FRX4000, FRX6000, and Smar tSwitch 1800 Hub View The module status color code indicates one of two conditions: if a module is both present in the chassis and conÞgur .
Using the FRX4000, FRX6000, and Smar tSwitch 1800 Hub View 2-6 Using the Hub View Using the Mouse in a Hub View Module For each RLP and LAN car d displayed in the Hub V iew (that is, those which are at least conÞgured in the database), you can use the mouse to access various module- and port-level menus and functions, as illustrated below .
Using the Hub View 2-7 Using the FRX4000, FRX6000, and Smar tSwitch 1800 Hub View The Hub View Fr ont P anel In addition to the graphical display of the RLP and LAN car ds installed in your device and/or conÞgured in its database, the Hub V iew gives you device level summary information.
Using the FRX4000, FRX6000, and Smar tSwitch 1800 Hub View 2-8 Using the Hub View IP Address The deviceÕs Internet Protocol addr ess; this Þeld will display the IP addr ess you have used to create t.
Using the Hub View 2-9 Using the FRX4000, FRX6000, and Smar tSwitch 1800 Hub View Clicking the Device button displays the Device menu, Figure 2-4 . Figure 2-4. Hub V iew Device Menu The Device menu lets you perform the following: ¥ Open the Device Information window (described in V iewing Device Information , page 2-16 ).
Using the FRX4000, FRX6000, and Smar tSwitch 1800 Hub View 2-10 Monitoring Hub P erf or mance ¥ Open the Frame Relay Backup Group window (described in Chapter 5, Frame Relay Status and ConÞguration ). ¥ Open the IP , IPX, Bridge, and SNA conÞguration windows (described in Chapters 7, 9, 10 and 1 1).
Monitoring Hub P erf or mance 2-11 Using the FRX4000, FRX6000, and Smar tSwitch 1800 Hub View Figure 2-5. The Device, Module, and Port Menus De vice Menu LANCard and RLP Module Menus F rame Relay , X.
Using the FRX4000, FRX6000, and Smar tSwitch 1800 Hub View 2-12 Monitoring Hub P erf or mance Hub performance data available through these menus includes: ¥ Device, Module, and Port conÞguration information. ¥ Generic Module and Port health and threshold statistics.
Monitoring Hub P erf or mance 2-13 Using the FRX4000, FRX6000, and Smar tSwitch 1800 Hub View Admin Status The Admin Status port display form indicates the current value of the ifAdminStatus OID: UP t.
Using the FRX4000, FRX6000, and Smar tSwitch 1800 Hub View 2-14 Monitoring Hub P erf or mance disa (disabled) The port is operationally disabled. disc (disconnect) One of the two endpoints connected via the port has closed the connection.
Monitoring Hub P erf or mance 2-15 Using the FRX4000, FRX6000, and Smar tSwitch 1800 Hub View Connector T ype This port display form indicates the connector type supported by the selected port.
Using the FRX4000, FRX6000, and Smar tSwitch 1800 Hub View 2-16 Monitoring Hub P erf or mance Viewing De vice Information The Device Information window provides some general descriptive information about the FRX or SmartSwitch 1800 device you are modeling.
Monitoring Hub P erf or mance 2-17 Using the FRX4000, FRX6000, and Smar tSwitch 1800 Hub View Figure 2-7. The RLP ConÞguration W indow and Protocol Menu RLP status information includes: Status A stat.
Using the FRX4000, FRX6000, and Smar tSwitch 1800 Hub View 2-18 Monitoring Hub P erf or mance LIC 1 T ype/LIC 2 T ype Displays the type value for each Line Interface Car d (LIC) installed on the selected RLP: RS232, HS RS232, v .35, RS422, V oice or Universal.
Monitoring Hub P erf or mance 2-19 Using the FRX4000, FRX6000, and Smar tSwitch 1800 Hub View ¥ If LLC2 is conÞgured, Bridge must also be conÞgur ed. For the FRX6000, both protocols should be, but do not have to be, on the same RLP . Having them on the same RLP should pr ovide better performance.
Using the FRX4000, FRX6000, and Smar tSwitch 1800 Hub View 2-20 Monitoring Hub P erf or mance Figure 2-8. The Port ConÞguration W indow and Protocol Menu T o change or add a protocol for the selected port: 1. Displa y the Configuration window f or the selected por t.
Monitoring Hub P erf or mance 2-21 Using the FRX4000, FRX6000, and Smar tSwitch 1800 Hub View Interface Description: Displays a general description of the selected serial interface (from the MIB II if.
Using the FRX4000, FRX6000, and Smar tSwitch 1800 Hub View 2-22 Monitoring Hub P erf or mance Figure 2-10. The Pin Status W indow Each cable pin is repr esented by a colored r ectangle labeled with th.
Monitoring Hub P erf or mance 2-23 Using the FRX4000, FRX6000, and Smar tSwitch 1800 Hub View Viewing LAN P or t Information The LAN Port Information windows also provide general descriptive information about the selected port. T o access LAN port information: 1.
Using the FRX4000, FRX6000, and Smar tSwitch 1800 Hub View 2-24 Monitoring Hub P erf or mance Address: For T oken Ring LAN cards, this Þeld displays the locally administered physical addr ess, if one has been assigned; if none has been assigned, the Þeld (labeled Local Admin Address ) will displays all zeros.
Monitoring Hub P erf or mance 2-25 Using the FRX4000, FRX6000, and Smar tSwitch 1800 Hub View Figure 2-12. The RLP Health Statistics W indow RLP Health statistics pr ovide the following general usage .
Using the FRX4000, FRX6000, and Smar tSwitch 1800 Hub View 2-26 Monitoring Hub P erf or mance Frames Queued The total number of frames from all active serial ports on the selected RLP curr ently queued and waiting for transmission, expressed as a raw value.
Monitoring Hub P erf or mance 2-27 Using the FRX4000, FRX6000, and Smar tSwitch 1800 Hub View sequence (like the CRC, or cyclic redundancy check) is a value computed at both the sending and receiving ends of the connection; if the computed values donÕt match, the frame is assumed to have been corrupted in transit.
Using the FRX4000, FRX6000, and Smar tSwitch 1800 Hub View 2-28 Monitoring Hub P erf or mance Figure 2-14. The LAN Health Statistics W indow MIB II statistics provided ar e: In Octets (ifInOctets) The total number of octets (or bytes) of data received at the selected LAN interface, expr essed as a rate (octets/second).
Monitoring Hub P erf or mance 2-29 Using the FRX4000, FRX6000, and Smar tSwitch 1800 Hub View Out Ucast (ifOutUcastPkts) The total number of packets transmitted by the selected LAN interface that were destined for a single address (unicast), expr essed as a rate (packets/second).
Using the FRX4000, FRX6000, and Smar tSwitch 1800 Hub View 2-30 Monitoring Hub P erf or mance Figure 2-15. The RLP Statistics Thr esholds W indow The RLP Statistics Thr esholds window shows the curren.
Monitoring Hub P erf or mance 2-31 Using the FRX4000, FRX6000, and Smar tSwitch 1800 Hub View 2. Drag down to Thresholds , and release . The P or t Statistics Thresholds window , Figure 2-16 , will appear .
Using the FRX4000, FRX6000, and Smar tSwitch 1800 Hub View 2-32 Managing the Hub Receive Error Ratio Shows the threshold for the Receive Err or Ratio statistic. This statistic is the ratio of frames rejected per second to frames accepted per second on the port.
Managing the Hub 2-33 Using the FRX4000, FRX6000, and Smar tSwitch 1800 Hub View 4. T o change a polling inter val, highlight the v alue you w ould lik e to change, and enter a new v alue in seconds.
Using the FRX4000, FRX6000, and Smar tSwitch 1800 Hub View 2-34 Managing the Hub Enabling and Disab ling Serial P or ts Y ou can use the Port Menu available for each conÞgured serial port and LAN port to change the selected portÕs administrative status.
3-1 Chapter 3 Configuring the T rap T able A f ew w ords about traps; accessing the T rap T able window; configur ing the trap table About T raps The FRX4000, FRX6000, and the SmartSwitch 1800 have the ability to issue unsolicited SNMP traps to notify management stations of unusual events.
Configuring the T rap T ab le 3-2 Launching the T rap T able Figure 3-1. The T rap T able The list box at the top of the window displays the trap table entries that have already been conÞgur ed; the Þelds and buttons in the lower portion of the window allow you to add new entries and modify or delete existing ones.
Configuring T raps 3-3 Configuring the T rap T ab le traps with a severity level equal to or greater than this severity setting will be forwarded to the associated management workstation.
Configuring the T rap T ab le 3-4 T rap Messages T o delete an existing entry: 1. In the list bo x, click to select the entry you wish to delete. The selected entr y will be highlighted. (Note that you can only delete one entry at a time.) 2. Click on to delete the selected entry .
T rap Messages 3-5 Configuring the T rap T ab le SABM/DISC with wrong link ad dress 198 The HDLC frame processor task for the port has r eceived an improperly addressed frame fr om the subscriber . This situation usually occurs when the port and subscriber devices are both conÞgur ed as logical DCEs or logical DTEs.
Configuring the T rap T ab le 3-6 T rap Messages LP T rn Frm/Sec exceeded T: “n” C: “n” 307 The RLP statistic T ransmitted Frames/Sec has exceeded the threshold (T : ÒnÓ) that was set by the user . ( C: ÒnÓ is the current value.) Severity Informational (Level 4) Action If this happens frequently , you may need to rer oute some trafÞc.
T rap Messages 3-7 Configuring the T rap T ab le FCS Rej/Sec exceeded T : “n” C: “n” 314 The port statistic FCS Errors/Sec has exceeded the threshold (T : ÒnÓ) that was set by the user . ( C: ÒnÓ is the current value.) A value consistently greater than zer o indicates line problems.
Configuring the T rap T ab le 3-8 T rap Messages T rn P or t Usage exceeded T: “n” C: “n” 319 The port statistic % T ransmit Port Utilization has exceeded the threshold (T : ÒnÓ) that was set by the user .
T rap Messages 3-9 Configuring the T rap T ab le Link Disabled 401 The port has been disabled from the On-Line Port Operations menu. Severity Major (Level 2) Link Disconnected 402 For X.25, this means that the link is disconnected and level 2 cannot be established.
Configuring the T rap T ab le 3-10 T rap Messages Operational 406 For all ports except those noted below , this means that the link is up. For SNA TP AD, this means that the XID exchange has been performed, and the XID data received in the r esponse frame matches the XID data conÞgured for the TP AD subscriber .
T rap Messages 3-11 Configuring the T rap T ab le P AD Link F ailed 413 Self-explanatory . Severity Major (Level 2) Action Check the async P AD port and its cables for proper operation and secure connection.
Configuring the T rap T ab le 3-12 T rap Messages Duplicate of DLCI “n” on P or t 428 Each connection sharing a DLCI must be on a differ ent logical port, and two recor ds have been conÞgured in the FRX specifying the same logical port on one DLCI.
T rap Messages 3-13 Configuring the T rap T ab le LG Buffer MALLOC Pr oblem PKTs Lost 435 This applies to a debug tool used by service personnel, and will not appear under normal operation. Severity Major (Level 2) RCV Unknown Event Code fr om Net. 436 An unknown event was received fr om the network.
Configuring the T rap T ab le 3-14 T rap Messages P or t Config File Upd: PR TP AR.D A T 445 The Port conÞguration Þle has been updated. Severity Informational (Level 4) P ad Profile File Upd: PROFILE.D A T 446 The Async P AD ProÞle Þle has been updated.
T rap Messages 3-15 Configuring the T rap T ab le Login P assw ord Changed 455 Self-explanatory . Severity Informational (Level 4) Operator Logged into Node 456 An async terminal operator has logged into the node via an async P AD port.
Configuring the T rap T ab le 3-16 T rap Messages LP Msg Queued Under Threshold 465 The situation that caused event 305 has ended. Severity Informational (Level 4) LP Rcv Frm/Sec Under Threshold 466 The situation that caused event 306 has ended.
T rap Messages 3-17 Configuring the T rap T ab le Severity Informational (Level 4) Rcv Err Ratio Under Threshold 477 The situation that caused event 317 has ended. Severity Informational (Level 4) P or t Rcv Usage Under Threshold 478 The situation that caused event 318 has ended.
Configuring the T rap T ab le 3-18 T rap Messages Interface “n” deleted successfully 485 Self-explanatory . Severity Informational (Level 4) Interface “n” added successfull y 486 Self-explanatory . Severity Informational (Level 4) Interface “n” modified successfully 487 Self-explanatory .
T rap Messages 3-19 Configuring the T rap T ab le Alloc Error on Master SNMP Agent 494 A buffer could not be allocated to pr ocess an SNMP message. Severity Critical (Level 1) BP AD: Inv alid Q Pkt “n”—PL 500 An invalid Q packet has been received, disabling the port.
Configuring the T rap T ab le 3-20 T rap Messages BSCI: Inv alid parameters 514 One or more parameters speciÞed in the Port Parameters r ecord for this port is invalid. This error disables the port. Severity Minor (Level 3) Action Correct the Port Parameters r ecord, then r eenable the port ([B], [A], [C] from the Main Menu).
T rap Messages 3-21 Configuring the T rap T ab le BSCI: Inv alid queue operations 521 An invalid operation has occurred and has disabled the port. Severity Minor (Level 3) Action T ake the same action as for message 500. BSCI: Inv alid protocol operations 522 An invalid operation has occurred and has disabled the port.
Configuring the T rap T ab le 3-22 T rap Messages Exit Service Affecting Condition 533 The situation that caused event 362 has ended. Severity Major (Level 2) DLCI “n” Frm Relay PVC Disconnected 534 Self-explanatory .
T rap Messages 3-23 Configuring the T rap T ab le DLCI “n” Frame Relay Header In valid 541 The header contained an invalid DLCI. Severity Minor (Level 3) Action Check the conÞguration recor d for the port. DLCI “n” PVC does not exist 542 Self-explanatory .
Configuring the T rap T ab le 3-24 T rap Messages LLC Host File Upd: LLC2HP AR.DA T 562 The LLC2 Host Þle has been updated. Severity Informational (Level 4) LLC LAN Card File Upd: LANP AR.D A T 563 The LLC2 LAN Card Þle has been updated. Severity Informational (Level 4) IPX Filter Def File Upd: IPXFP AR.
T rap Messages 3-25 Configuring the T rap T ab le Receive Loss of Sync condition Set 650 The receiving end of the connection has r eported a loss of synchronization. Severity Major (Level 2) Action Check the T1/E1 cable at the local end of the connection.
Configuring the T rap T ab le 3-26 T rap Messages SDLC Rem. Link Stn Not Responding 701 Self-explanatory . ( Rem Link Stn is the Remote Link Station.) Severity Major (Level 2) Action Check the PU to make sure it is operational. SDLC Link Stn Sent DM 702 The link station sent a Disconnect Mode response, and the logical link is down.
T rap Messages 3-27 Configuring the T rap T ab le SDLC Rem Stn Exceeded window size 711 The number of frames sent by the remote device has exceeded the window size.
Configuring the T rap T ab le 3-28 T rap Messages SDLC No CTS on link 721 A necessary CTS was not received fr om the DCE. Severity Major (Level 2) Action Check the modem to make sure it is operational. SDLC No External Clock 722 The necessary clock is not being provided.
T rap Messages 3-29 Configuring the T rap T ab le LLC/2 FRMR Rcvd, IFLD too long 742 The remote device r eceived an I frame that was too long, and returned a Frame Reject. Severity Major (Level 2) LLC/2 FRMR Rcvd, Inv alid Command 743 The remote device r eceived an invalid command or response, and r eturned a Frame Reject.
Configuring the T rap T ab le 3-30 T rap Messages SDLC Link Stn rcv FRMR, Unexp. IFLD 762 The remote station r eceived an S or U frame with an unexpected I frame attached.
4-1 Chapter 4 Configuring the Subscriber T able About the Subscriber T able and Subscriber IDs; accessing the Subscr iber T able window; adding or modifying a subscriber table entr y; editing the Rou.
Configuring the Subscr iber T able 4-2 Accessing the Subscriber T able Accessing the Subscriber T able T o launch the Subscriber T able: 1. In the Hub View , click on the button to displa y the Device men u. 2. Drag down to Subscriber T able , and release.
Configuring the Subscr iber T able 4-3 Configuring the Subscr iber T able The Subscriber T able window contains three main ar eas: the Subscriber T able itself (in the top half of the window), which.
Configuring the Subscr iber T able 4-4 Configuring the Subscr iber T able Algorithm The algorithm Þeld allows you to select the means by which call requests ar e forwarded to one of several r outing paths assigned to the named subscriber .
Configuring the Subscr iber T able 4-5 Configuring the Subscr iber T able Priority The Connection Priority Þeld allows you to conÞgure priorities for traf Þc within the device: the higher the number assigned to the subscriber , the higher the priority that subscriber Õs calls will receive r elative to other intra-nodal trafÞc.
Configuring the Subscr iber T able 4-6 Adding or Modifying Subscriber T able Entries Configuring Address T able Entries If you have selected any redir ect parameters for a Subscriber T able entry , .
Adding or Modifying Subscriber T able Entries 4-7 Configuring the Subscr iber T able c. Click Ye s on the Systematic Redirect option if y ou wish all calls to this subscriber to be redirected to the first alter nate address defined in the Address T able.
Configuring the Subscr iber T able 4-8 Adding or Modifying Subscriber T able Entries 4. In the Address T able : a. If you wish to modify an e xisting Address T able entr y , be sure that entr y is se.
5-1 Chapter 5 Frame Rela y Status and Configuration About using the frame rela y protocol; frame rela y por t and DLCI rate configuration; configuring frame rela y backup g roups; logical por t con.
F rame Relay Status and Configur ation 5-2 Configuring F rame Rela y P or ts ¥ Frame Relay Management Stats provide an overview of the frame management (LMI or Annex D) in use on the selected port,.
Configuring F rame Rela y P or ts 5-3 F rame Relay Status and Configur ation Figure 5-1. Frame Relay Port ConÞguration The Frame Relay ConÞguration window provides the following information: Max Bytes per Frame This Þeld speciÞes the size (in bytes) of the largest frame that can be transmitted across the port.
F rame Relay Status and Configur ation 5-4 Configuring F rame Rela y P or ts Possible line speed entries are: 75 64000 512000 1008000 1472000 150 72000 560000 1024000 1512000 300 1 12000 576000 1064.
Configuring F rame Rela y P or ts 5-5 F rame Relay Status and Configur ation N3 Monitored Events Count The monitored events count deÞnes the number of err or-fr ee polling cycles that must occur before the DCE is declar ed active if the Þrst poll resulted in an err or .
F rame Relay Status and Configur ation 5-6 Configuring F rame Rela y P or ts ¥ For the FRX6000, ports 0-7 on each RLP ar e determined by the Line Interface Card (LIC) and attached I/O cables. Only the valid interfaces will be listed from the menu button.
Configuring F rame Rela y P or ts 5-7 F rame Relay Status and Configur ation links from becoming operational unless all DLCI rate settings match at both ends of the connection; without LMI, mismatched links may become operational, but they will behave unpredictably .
F rame Relay Status and Configur ation 5-8 Configuring F rame Rela y P or ts Changing Configuration V alues Y ou can edit the values in any Þeld; to do so: 1.
Configuring F rame Rela y P or ts 5-9 F rame Relay Status and Configur ation Figure 5-2. Frame Relay DLCI T able The Frame Relay DLCI T able window allows you to conÞgure the following parameters for each DLCI: DLCI Use this Þeld to enter the identiÞer (16 - 991) for the DLCI whose trafÞc parameters you wish to conÞgure.
F rame Relay Status and Configur ation 5-10 Configuring F rame Rela y P or ts above the deÞned CIR can be marked as discard eligible (DE); frames with the DE bit set are consider ed to be excess data, and will be discarded if the network becomes congested.
Configuring F rame Rela y P or ts 5-11 F rame Relay Status and Configur ation Priority The Outgoing DLCI Priority value allows you to assign relative priority levels to the DLCIs conÞgured on the selected physical port. The allowable range is 0-4, with 0 being the lowest priority .
F rame Relay Status and Configur ation 5-12 F rame Relay Bac kup Groups 3. Click on to create a new entr y , or on to edit the entr y currently selected in the list bo x. Applying P or t-level Changes After you have made any port-level conÞguration changes, your changes will not take effect until you have done an on-line update.
F rame Relay Bac kup Groups 5-13 F rame Relay Status and Configur ation parameters can be conÞgured, except specifying a Backup Gr oup Number for the primary DLCI on the initiating node. The next step is to conÞgure your Backup Groups using the information in this section.
F rame Relay Status and Configur ation 5-14 F rame Relay Bac kup Groups RLP Indicates the RLP wher e the physical port on which the backup DLCI is being conÞgured r esides. For the FRX4000 and SmartSwitch 1800 this would always be 0. For the FRX6000 this could be RLP 0 - 7.
Configuring Logical P or ts 5-15 F rame Relay Status and Configur ation 3. Click on to create a new entr y , or on to edit the entr y currently selected in the list bo x. Configuring Logical P or ts A frame relay port can contain multiple logical ports, allowing multiple pr otocols to run over a single physical frame r elay port.
F rame Relay Status and Configur ation 5-16 Configuring Logical P or ts Figure 5-4. Logical Port ConÞguration The Logical Port ConÞguration window allows you to conÞgure the following parameters: Logical P or t This Þeld speciÞes the number of the logical port being conÞgured.
Configuring Logical P or ts 5-17 F rame Relay Status and Configur ation Y ou must conÞgure a dif ferent DLCI for every logical port on a physical port because logical ports and DLCIs have a one-to-one relationship. Also, make sure that each interface (IP , IPX or LLC2) or frame relay bridge port has a dif ferent DLCI.
F rame Relay Status and Configur ation 5-18 Configuring Logical P or ts Max UnA CK Pac kets/Channel This speciÞes the maximum number of sequentially numbered frames that can be waiting for acknowledgment by the destination device. If this number is exceeded, no frames will be transmitted until an acknowledgment is received.
Configuring Logical P or ts 5-19 F rame Relay Status and Configur ation Make Calls Outside CUG This Þeld is only conÞgurable if the port is a CUG member; it speciÞes whether the logical port can make calls to network users outside that CUG.
F rame Relay Status and Configur ation 5-20 Viewing F rame Rela y Status Accept Rever se Charge This Þeld is used to authorize the transmission of incoming calls that request Reverse Charging. If Ye s is selected, a call requesting Reverse Charging will be accepted.
Viewing F rame Rela y Status 5-21 F rame Relay Status and Configur ation Management Stats The Management Statistics window provides general information about the type of management trafÞc that is being transmitted acr oss the selected port. T o access the window: 1.
F rame Relay Status and Configur ation 5-22 Viewing F rame Rela y Status Congestion Stats The Congestion Statistics window provides information about the rates at which Discard Eligible and Congestion NotiÞcation frames ar e being both received and transmitted.
Viewing F rame Rela y Status 5-23 F rame Relay Status and Configur ation BECN (T ransmitted and Received) Displays the number of frames with the BECN (backward explicit congestion notiÞcation) bit set that were transmitted or r eceived on the selected port, expressed as a rate (frames/second).
F rame Relay Status and Configur ation 5-24 Viewing F rame Rela y Status.
6-1 Chapter 6 X.25 Status and Configuration About using the X.25 protocol; configur ing X.25 por ts; viewing X.25 management, congestion, and error stats An FRX or SmartSwitch 1800 port conÞgured to r un X.25 as its layer 2 protocol can connect to an X.
X.25 Status and Configuration 6-2 Configuring X.25 Physical P or ts Configuring X.25 Ph ysical P or ts The X.25 Physical Port ConÞguration window allows you to set X.25 operational parameters for physical ports. T o access the window: 1. Click mouse b utton 3 on the X.
Configuring X.25 Physical P or ts 6-3 X.25 Status and Configuration The X.25 Physical Port ConÞguration window provides the following conÞguration information: Speed This Þeld speciÞes the data transmission rate in bits per second.
X.25 Status and Configuration 6-4 Configuring X.25 Physical P or ts Setup Timer The Setup T imer only has a function if the port you are conÞguring is a dial port; that is, if the port is connected to a dial modem. The setup timer starts when the port enters the linkup state.
Configuring X.25 Physical P or ts 6-5 X.25 Status and Configuration Closed User Group Inde x This Þeld is only conÞgurable if the port is a CUG member; it speciÞes which Closed User Group the port belongs to. The CUG index number is included in call packets, and is cross-r eferenced with the CUG Index cr eated through console management.
X.25 Status and Configuration 6-6 Configuring X.25 Physical P or ts Dial In/Out This parameter only has a function if the port you are conÞguring is a dial port; that is, if the port is connected to a dial modem.
Configuring X.25 Physical P or ts 6-7 X.25 Status and Configuration Flow Contr ol Negotiation This Þeld allows for negotiation of ßow control parameters (packet and window sizes for data transmission in either direction) on a per -call basis. If No is selected, the Default Packet Size and Setup Packet Window Size will be used.
X.25 Status and Configuration 6-8 Viewing X.25 Status Changing Configuration V alues Y ou can edit the values in any Þeld which provides a text box or menu button selection; to do so: 1. T o edit a text field, remo ve the e xisting value and enter the ne w value .
Viewing X.25 Status 6-9 X.25 Status and Configuration Figure 6-2. X.25 Management Stats The Management Statistics window provides the following statistical data: SABM (T ransmitted/Received) A count of the Set Asynchronous Balanced Mode (SABM) commands transmitted or received acr oss the selected port, expressed as a rate (commands/second).
X.25 Status and Configuration 6-10 Viewing X.25 Status 2. Drag down to X25 Congestion Stats , and release. The X25 Congestion Statistics window , Figure 6-3 , will appear .
Viewing X.25 Status 6-11 X.25 Status and Configuration Figure 6-4. X.25 Error Stats The Error Statistics window pr ovides the following statistical data: FRMR (T ransmitted/Received) A count of the Frame Reject (FRMR) responses transmitted or r eceived on the selected port, expressed as a rate (r esponses/second).
X.25 Status and Configuration 6-12 Viewing X.25 Status.
7-1 Chapter 7 SNA Status and Configuration Configuring SNA por ts; ph ysical unit and LLC2 parameter configuration; configur ing link stations; configuring LLC2 hosts; viewing statistics SNA ports in the FRX4000, FRX6000, and SmartSwitch 1800 connect IBM hosts with PUs (physical units), over a frame relay (via RFC 1490) or X.
SNA Status and Configuration 7-2 Configuring SNA P or ts In addition, for each SNA port there ar e four statistical windows provided: ¥ The SDLC Port Stats providing general port statistics; ¥ The.
Configuring SNA P or ts 7-3 SNA Status and Configuration Figure 7-1. SDLC Port ConÞguration The SDLC Port ConÞguration window provides the following information: P acket Size This Þeld speciÞes the maximum packet size (in bytes) that will be transmitted on the port.
SNA Status and Configuration 7-4 Configuring SNA P or ts Possible line speed entries are: 75 64000 512000 1008000 1472000 150 72000 560000 1024000 1512000 300 1 12000 576000 1064000 1536000 600 1280.
Configuring SNA P or ts 7-5 SNA Status and Configuration ¥ For the SmartSwitch 1800, ports 2 and 3 are determined by the attached cables: RS-232, V .35, or RS-449; ¥ For the FRX4000, ports 4-7 are determined by the expansion Line Interface Card (LIC) and attached I/O cables.
SNA Status and Configuration 7-6 Configuring SNA P or ts Receive Clock fr om DTE This parameter is relevant only if the Physical Port Interface (see above) is something other than RS-232 and Generate Clock is set to Ye s .
Configuring SNA P or ts 7-7 SNA Status and Configuration Changing Configuration V alues Y ou can edit the values in any Þeld; to do so: 1. T o edit a text field, remo ve the e xisting value and enter the ne w value .
SNA Status and Configuration 7-8 Configuring SNA P or ts Figure 7-2. SDLC Physical Unit Subscriber T able The SDLC Physical Unit Subscriber T able allows you to conÞgure the following parameters: Address This is the SDLC PU Station Address, 00 - f f, that identiÞes the PU you are conÞguring.
Configuring SNA P or ts 7-9 SNA Status and Configuration Remote Subscriber Id This is the subscriber address of the r emote end of a SNA connection. It is used by the local device to identify where a call is going. Enter a Subscriber ID of up to 15 digits.
SNA Status and Configuration 7-10 Configuring SNA P or ts Changing SDLC PU Subscriber V alues T o edit the values assigned to each SDLC PU Subscriber: 1. If you wish to modify an e xisting entr y , be sure that entr y is highlighted in the list bo x por tion of the window .
Configuring SNA P or ts 7-11 SNA Status and Configuration Figure 7-3. SDLC LLC2 ConÞguration window The SDLC LLC2 ConÞguration window allows you to conÞgure the following parameters: Address This is the SDLC PU Station Address, 00 - f f, that identiÞes the PU you are conÞguring.
SNA Status and Configuration 7-12 Configuring SNA P or ts IDBLK This parameter is used in conjunction with the IDNUM parameter (see below) in generating the Node Þeld in an XID (Exchange IdentiÞcation) frame (format 0 or 3) to establish a link station connection to the host.
Configuring SNA P or ts 7-13 SNA Status and Configuration If the T1 T imer expires and acknowledgments or r esponses are still outstanding, the link station will send one of the following, then rest.
SNA Status and Configuration 7-14 Configuring SNA P or ts BAGs regulate bandwidth usage by outgoing traf Þc on the physical link and can ensure that r esponse time-sensitive trafÞc gets access to the available frame r elay bandwidth.
Configuring SNA P or ts 7-15 SNA Status and Configuration Applying P or t-level Changes After you have made any port-level conÞguration changes, your changes will not take effect until you have done an on-line update. T o do so: 1. Click mouse b utton 3 on the por t you hav e been configuring to display the P or t Menu.
SNA Status and Configuration 7-16 Configuring SNA P or ts The SDLC Link Station ConÞguration window allows you to conÞgure the following parameters: Address This is the SDLC PU Station Address, 00 - f f, that identiÞes the PU you are conÞguring.
Configuring SNA P or ts 7-17 SNA Status and Configuration Retry Sequence Repeat Count This Þeld speciÞes the number of times a retry sequence will be r epeated for the local SDLC link station.
SNA Status and Configuration 7-18 Configuring LLC2 Changing SDLC Link Station V alues T o edit the SDLC Link Station values: 1. If you wish to modify an e xisting entr y , be sure that entr y is highlighted in the list bo x por tion of the window . 2.
Configuring LLC2 7-19 SNA Status and Configuration 2. Drag down to SNA/LLC2 Hosts T able , and release . The SNA/LLC2 Host Ta b l e , Figure 7-5 , will appear . Figure 7-5. The SNA/LLC2 Host T able The list box at the top of the window displays the LLC2 hosts that have already been conÞgured.
SNA Status and Configuration 7-20 Configuring LLC2 Session T ype If you select Originated, the FRX or SmartSwitch 1800 will initiate LLC2 sessions from the conÞgur ed Host MAC Address. If T erminated, the node will accept LLC2 sessions destined for the conÞgured Host MAC Address.
Configuring LLC2 7-21 SNA Status and Configuration T1-Reply Timer The Reply T imer is used to by the local node to detect a failure by the r emote station to send a requir ed acknowledgment or response. The local node will start the timer when it transmits either an Information LPDU or a Command LPDU with the P bit set to BÕ1Õ.
SNA Status and Configuration 7-22 Configuring LLC2 The value is the amount of time in milliseconds; the default value is 100. The value must be less than the value for the T1-Reply T imer (see above) to ensure that the remote link station will r eceive the delayed acknowledgment before the T1 T imer expires.
Configuring LLC2 7-23 SNA Status and Configuration Routing Subscriber ID This Þeld associates a Subscriber ID with the LLC2 host. Enter a number up to 15 digits. An asterisk wildcard can be used as a Þnal digit (but the ? wildcar d is not valid). If fewer than 15 digits are enter ed, an asterisk must be the Þnal character .
SNA Status and Configuration 7-24 Configuring LLC2 Configuring LLC2 Host Connections Y ou can conÞgure the connections for each LLC2 Host by using the Originated or T erminated Connections T able. T o access the Connections T able: 1. In the SNA/LLC2 Host T able, highlight the host whose connections y ou wish to configure.
Configuring LLC2 7-25 SNA Status and Configuration The list box at the top of the window displays any connections that have already been conÞgured.The Þelds and buttons in the lower portion of the window allow you to add new entries, and modify or delete existing ones.
SNA Status and Configuration 7-26 Viewing SDLC Status Changing Host Connections T o edit the Host Connection values: 1. If you wish to modify an e xisting entr y , be sure that entr y is highlighted in the list bo x por tion of the window . 2. Enter and/or edit the values displa yed in the te xt box es, as desired.
Viewing SDLC Status 7-27 SNA Status and Configuration Figure 7-7. SDLC Port Statistics The SDLC Port Statistics window provides the following statistical data: In valid LS Addr The number of frames received by this port with invalid link station (LS) addresses, expr essed as a rate (frames/second).
SNA Status and Configuration 7-28 Viewing SDLC Status Local Re-Tx I-Frames The number of I-frames retransmitted by all local SDLC link stations on this port, expressed as a rate (frames/second).
Viewing SDLC Status 7-29 SNA Status and Configuration SDLC Link Station General Statistics The SDLC Link Station General Statistics window provides general information about the link station trafÞc that is being transmitted acr oss the selected port.
SNA Status and Configuration 7-30 Viewing SDLC Status RNR Limits The number of times, since link station startup, when this SDLC link station has deactivated the link as a result of its RNR Limit T imer expiring, expressed as a rate (deactivations/second).
Viewing SDLC Status 7-31 SNA Status and Configuration The SDLC Link Station Rx and Tx Statistics window provides the following statistical data: BLU The total Basic Link Units (BLU) received fr om or transmitted to an adjacent SDLC link station since link station startup, expressed as a rate (BLUs/second).
SNA Status and Configuration 7-32 Viewing SDLC Status RIM The total number of Request Initialization Mode (RIM) frames received fr om or transmitted to an adjacent SDLC link station since link station startup, expressed as a rate (RIM frames/second).
8-1 Chapter 8 BSC Interactive Configuration Configuring BSC Interactive ports; BSCI Subscriber Information; configuring devices connected to BSCI por ts FRX4000, FRX6000, and SmartSwitch 1800 devic.
BSC Interactiv e Configuration 8-2 Configuring BSCI P or ts Figure 8-1. BSCI Port ConÞguration The BSCI Port ConÞguration window allows you to conÞgure the following parameters: Max Frame Size Use this Þeld to specify the maximum frame size that will be allowed to pass through this BSCI port.
Configuring BSCI P or ts 8-3 BSC Interactiv e Configuration Line Speed This Þeld speciÞes the data transmission rate in bits per second. If this port is a physical DTE, specify the line speed that matches the speed of the device connected directly to the port.
BSC Interactiv e Configuration 8-4 Configuring BSCI P or ts Error Retransmit Count This Þeld speciÞes the number of times the FRX or SmartSwitch 1800 will resend a block of data after the receiving device has detected an err or in the block. The default value for this parameter is 5.
Configuring BSCI P or ts 8-5 BSC Interactiv e Configuration End-to-End A CK This read-only parameter is set to No , and indicates that management of acknowledgments will be handled locally at each end, rather than end-to-end across the network. Full Duplex This read-only parameter is set to Ye s , and speciÞes full-duplex transmission.
BSC Interactiv e Configuration 8-6 Configuring BSCI P or ts Generally , if the local interface is a physical DCE and the line speed is above 256 Kbps, this parameter should be set to Ye s ; however , make sure the DTE is conÞgured to pr ovide the terminal timing.
BSCI Subscriber ID Information 8-7 BSC Interactiv e Configuration BSCI Subscriber ID Inf ormation The BSCI Subscriber Information window provides information on local and remote subscribers for each BSCI port. A local TP AD subscriber can specify only one remote device, which can be an HP AD or an X.
BSC Interactiv e Configuration 8-8 BSCI Subscriber ID Inf or mation The top part of the window displays a list of BSCI port subscribers. The bottom part of the window allows you to modify or add the following BSCI subscriber information: Local Subscriber ID This is the subscriber address of the local end of a BSCI connection.
Configuring BSCI Devices 8-9 BSC Interactiv e Configuration Adding or Modifying BSCI Subscriber Inf ormation T o add a new BSCI Subscriber entry: 1. Enter the Local Subscriber ID , the Remote Subscriber ID , and the other configurab le parameters f or the entr y .
BSC Interactiv e Configuration 8-10 Configuring BSCI Devices Figure 8-3. BSCI Device Information The top part of the window displays a list of conÞgured BSCI devices. The bottom part of the window allows you to modify or add the following BSCI device information: Control Unit ID This ID is a number 0 through 31 and identiÞes the contr ol unit.
Configuring BSCI Devices 8-11 BSC Interactiv e Configuration T ransparent T ext Support If Y es is selected, then all transmitted characters, including contr ol character sequences, are tr eated as data. This parameter is useful for transmitting binary data and machine language computer programs without special coding.
BSC Interactiv e Configuration 8-12 Configuring BSCI Devices.
9-1 Chapter 9 IP Interface Configuration Configuring IP Node Defaults; IP Interf ace configuration; Secondar y Address configuration The FRX4000, FRX6000, and the SmartSwitch 1800 support dynamic routing of IP (internet protocol) traf Þc among IP devices on LANs and r outed subnetworks, via frame relay or X.
IP Interf ace Configuration 9-2 Configuring IP Interfaces Figure 9-1. The IP Node W indow 3. Use the menu b utton to select the RIP version y ou want. 4. Click on to sav e your selection. Configuring IP Interfaces An IP interface allows the Internet Pr otocol to be executed over a frame relay , X.
Configuring IP Interfaces 9-3 IP Interf ace Configuration Figure 9-2. The IP Interface ConÞguration W indow The list box at the top of the window displays the IP interfaces that have alr eady been conÞgured; the Þelds and buttons in the lower portion of the window allow you to add new entries, and modify or delete existing ones.
IP Interf ace Configuration 9-4 Configuring IP Interfaces IP Interface T ype In this Þeld, use the menu button to select the type of interface you wish to conÞgure. This selection will change the parameters that appear in the IP Interface ConÞguration window .
Configuring IP Interfaces 9-5 IP Interf ace Configuration ICMP Add Routes Select Y es or No to specify whether IP may add routes obtained by ICMP (Internet Control Message Pr otocol). ICMPÕs error and contr ol function is used to send redir ection options back to the source, if pr oblems are discover ed.
IP Interf ace Configuration 9-6 Configuring IP Interfaces Source Ad dress This is the IP addr ess of the end-to-end sender (the IP interface). The valid range of values (1.0.0.0 to 223.255.255.255) guarantees that you cannot conÞgure all 0s or all 1s for a network ID, node ID, or subnet ID.
Configuring IP Interfaces 9-7 IP Interf ace Configuration SVC Retry Timer This parameter is only conÞgurable if you have selected X.25 as your Interface T ype . It speciÞes the time (in seconds) between calls that are placed to try to establish an X.
IP Interf ace Configuration 9-8 Configuring IP Interfaces In verse ARP By selecting Enabled in the Inverse ARP Þeld, you can conÞgur e a frame relay interface without specifying a destination IP addr ess.
Configuring IP Interfaces 9-9 IP Interf ace Configuration This function will only work if there is at least one number ed interface in the device. If there isnÕt one, all unnumber ed interfaces will remain disabled until a numbered interface is added.
IP Interf ace Configuration 9-10 Configur ing IP Interf aces The list box at the top of the window displays the Secondary Addresses that have already been conÞgur ed; the Þelds and buttons in the lower portion of the window allow you to add new entries and modify or delete existing ones.
Adding or Modifying IP Interf aces 9-11 IP Interf ace Configuration RIP Support This Þeld speciÞes the level of RIP support for the secondary IP address. If you select Enabled, all RIP messages will be accepted, and messages of the RIP version conÞgured in IP Node Defaults (see page 9-1 ) will be transmitted.
IP Interf ace Configuration 9-12 Adding or Modifying IP Interf aces Adding or Modifying Secondary Addresses If you have speciÞed a LAN Interface as your IP Interface T ype, you can access the IP Interface Secondary Address ConÞguration window by clicking on the Secondary button at the bottom of the IP Interface ConÞguration window .
10-1 Chapter 10 IPX Interface Configuration Configuring IPX Node Defaults; IPX Interf ace configuration; IPX Static SAP and Static Route configuration The FRX4000, FRX6000, and the SmartSwitch 1800 support connections to Novell IPX networks through an IPX (Internet Packet Exchange) Interface.
IPX Interf ace Configuration 10-2 Configuring IPX Interfaces Figure 10-1. The IPX Node Defaults W indow 3. In the IPX Network Ad dress field, enter an 8-digit he xadecimal address to identify the node to the IPX network.
Configuring IPX Interfaces 10-3 IPX Interf ace Configuration 2. Drag down to IPX Interface Configuration , and release. The IPX Interface Configuration windo w , Figure 10-2 , will appear .
IPX Interf ace Configuration 10-4 Configuring IPX Interfaces Interface T ype In this Þeld, use the menu button to select the type of interface you wish to conÞgure. Depending on your selection, certain parameters will be conÞgurable, and others will be grayed out.
Configuring IPX Interfaces 10-5 IPX Interf ace Configuration LAN Card If you speciÞed a LAN Interface T ype , this number identiÞes the LAN card that contains the IPX interface. Enter 0 for the FRX4000 or SmartSwitch 1800; 0 or 1 for the FRX6000. Source Subscriber This parameter is only conÞgurable if you have selected X.
IPX Interf ace Configuration 10-6 Configuring IPX Interfaces Diagnostics Enabled This parameter determines the IPX interfaceÕs ability to handle Novell diagnostic packets. If Ye s is selected, IPX will forward or r espond to a diagnostic packet depending on the packetÕs address.
Configuring IPX Interfaces 10-7 IPX Interf ace Configuration P eriodic RIP Enabled This Þeld determines whether the FRX or SmartSwitch 1800 will originate periodic IPX Routing Information Protocol (RIP) messages fr om this interface. (The RIP Enabled parameter must be set to Ye s , see below).
IPX Interf ace Configuration 10-8 Configuring IPX Interfaces time is used to calculate the least-cost path during routing. If W AN Enabled is set to Ye s (see above), the T ransport T ime selected here will be overridden by the value calculated by IPXW AN.
Configuring IPX Interfaces 10-9 IPX Interf ace Configuration RIP Max Size This is the maximum RIP packet size (in bytes), including the IPX header (30 bytes) and the LAN MAC header (if transmitted on a LAN interface). The default value for this parameter is 446.
IPX Interf ace Configuration 10-10 Configuring IPX Static Routes Configuring IPX Static Routes The routing of IPX traf Þc is handled dynamically using RIP r outing tables and SAP service advertisement tables as discussed in the pr evious section.
Configuring IPX Static Routes 10-11 IPX Interf ace Configuration Service T ype This Þeld is a SAP Service T ype code. Some common types are: 0003 = print queue 0007 = print server 0004 = Þle server 0009 = archive server 0005 = job server 0024 = remote bridge server Service Name IdentiÞes a speciÞc server in the IPX network.
IPX Interf ace Configuration 10-12 Configuring IPX Static Routes T o modify an existing entry: 1. In the list bo x, click to select the Static SAP Route y ou wish to modify . The selected entr y will be highlighted. (Note that you can only modify one entry at a time.
Configuring IPX Static Routes 10-13 IPX Interf ace Configuration Figure 10-4. The IPX Static Route ConÞguration W indow The list box at the top of the window displays the IPX static routes that hav.
IPX Interf ace Configuration 10-14 Configuring IPX Static Routes Adding or Modifying IPX Static Routes First, access the IPX Static Route ConÞguration window (see IPX Static Route ConÞguration , page 10-12 ). T o add a new IPX Static Route: 1. Enter the Circuit Inde x , the Network Number , and the Router Address for each route.
11-1 Chapter 11 Bridg e Configuration About FRX and Smar tSwitch 1800 Br idging suppor t; configuring device-le vel bridging parameters; configuring br idge por ts on frame rela y and LAN interfaces The FRX and SmartSwitch 1800 devices support bridging of LAN trafÞc over Frame Relay .
Bridge Configuration 11-2 Configuring Device-Le vel Bridging P arameters Figure 1 1-1. Bridge ConÞguration Y ou can conÞgure the following bridging parameters: Virtual LAN ID This ID is only used in an 802.5 Source Route envir onment and is normally assigned by a system administrator .
Configuring Device-Le vel Bridging P arameters 11-3 Bridge Configuration The default value for this parameter is 0. The Bridge ID must be 0 if the bridge port is on an IBM T oken Ring card. Bridge Enabled If Y es is selected, bridging is in effect, and all trafÞc types ar e allowed on the bridge interface.
Bridge Configuration 11-4 Configuring Br idge P or ts Configuring Bridge P or ts An FRX or SmartSwitch 1800 bridge port is a LAN interface or a frame relay port that will operate as a bridge connection to the LAN or W AN respectively .
Configuring Br idge P or ts 11-5 Bridge Configuration Y ou can conÞgure the following bridge port parameters (except Interface Number): Interface Number This is a sequential number used to identify the interface; it will be assigned automatically .
Bridge Configuration 11-6 Configuring Br idge P or ts Bandwidth Allocation Gr oup This parameter assigns the bridge port to one of 16 Bandwidth Allocation Groups (BAG). BAGs regulate bandwidth usage by outgoing traf Þc on the physical link and can ensure that r esponse time-sensitive trafÞc get access to the available frame r elay bandwidth.
Configuring Br idge P or ts 11-7 Bridge Configuration Blocked Fla g This value will cause the port to be enabled (if No ) or disabled (if Ye s ) when the device is powered up or r ebooted. Whichever state is selected, the port will remain in that state until this value is changed or until an enable or disable action is performed.
Bridge Configuration 11-8 Configuring Br idge P or ts 2. Drag down to Bridge/LLC2 LAN Interface T able , and release. The Bridge/LLC2 LAN Interface T able , Figure 11-3 , will appear .
Configuring Br idge P or ts 11-9 Bridge Configuration relay port. The FRX or SmartSwitch 1800 pr ocessor uses these priorities to help determine the order in which it will pr ocess protocols. The default value for this parameter is 0. LAN T ype This Þeld speciÞes the LAN type for the LAN card you ar e conÞguring as a bridge port.
Bridge Configuration 11-10 Configuring Br idge P or ts T o delete an existing entry: 1. In the list bo x, click to select the LAN Interf ace you wish to delete. The selected entr y will be highlighted. (Note that you can only delete one entry at a time.
12-1 Chapter 12 Smar tSwitch 1800 V oice Configuration About Smar tSwitch 1800 voice suppor t; configur ing system-le vel v oice parameters; speed-dial configuration; configuring voice por ts and .
Smar tSwitch 1800 V oice Configuration 12-2 Configuring System-Lev el V oice Par ameters Configuring System-Le vel V oice P arameters Certain voice parameters apply to speciÞc voice ports or interfaces. Others are system level, and apply to all voice calls on the node.
Configuring System-Lev el V oice Par ameters 12-3 Smar tSwitch 1800 V oice Configuration T able 12-1. International Dialing Country Codes Country Code Country Code Country Code Algeria 213 Indonesia.
Smar tSwitch 1800 V oice Configuration 12-4 Configuring System-Lev el V oice Par ameters Dial Digits This Þeld speciÞes the number of digits used for speed-dial and auto-dial numbers. A speed-dial number is a short substitute for a longer number , and an auto-dial number will be dialed automatically when the receiver is taken off-hook.
Speed Dial Configuration 12-5 Smar tSwitch 1800 V oice Configuration Minimum V oice Rate This Þeld speciÞes the minimum operating rate (in bits per second) of all voice channels when congestion occurs. The default value for this parameter is 4800 bps.
Smar tSwitch 1800 V oice Configuration 12-6 Speed Dial Configuration Figure 12-2. V oice Speed Dial ConÞguration W indow The top part of the window displays a list of conÞgured speed-dial numbers with associated long-dial and extended-dial strings.
Speed Dial Configuration 12-7 Smar tSwitch 1800 V oice Configuration V alid values for the voice concentrator vary depending on the device type; the numbers below relate to ACT NetworksÕ SDM network access devices. SDM: Digits 1-2= Switch number 01-61.
Smar tSwitch 1800 V oice Configuration 12-8 Configuring V oice P or ts Configuring V oice P or ts Y ou can use the V oice ConÞguration window to conÞgure a voice port. T o access the window: 1. Click mouse b utton 3 on the voice por t of interest to display the P or t Menu.
Configuring V oice P or ts 12-9 Smar tSwitch 1800 V oice Configuration DTMF tones are passed transpar ently to the remote device. Enter 1 to enable DTMF: the SmartSwitch will detect incoming tones and regenerate them as received. Enter 2-255 to specify a number of seconds the SmartSwitch will regenerate DTMF tones (including call setup).
Smar tSwitch 1800 V oice Configuration 12-10 Configuring V oice P or ts SL T Timeout This is the time (in seconds) the local voice port will wait before an actual fax transmission begins. If there is no fax tone when this timer expir es, the connection will be terminated.
Configuring V oice P or ts 12-11 Smar tSwitch 1800 V oice Configuration Forward Dela y This parameter is relevant only if Forwarded Digits (see below) is set to All or Extended.
Smar tSwitch 1800 V oice Configuration 12-12 Configuring V oice P or ts A uto Dial Number This parameter is only conÞgurable if Auto Dial (see above) is Enabled. It is a number to which the SmartSwitch 1800 will attempt to connect when the handset (or its equivalent) attached to this port is taken off-hook.
Configuring V oice P or ts 12-13 Smar tSwitch 1800 V oice Configuration 4W EM is the normal setting for a PBX EM tie-line interface that uses one pair of wires for the incoming voice signal and another pair of wir es for the outgoing voice signal.
Smar tSwitch 1800 V oice Configuration 12-14 Configuring V oice P or ts A higher suppression level saves composite bandwidth, allowing mor e data channels to operate simultaneously with voice channels. The default value for this parameter is low . Ext.
Configuring V oice Interfaces 12-15 Smar tSwitch 1800 V oice Configuration calls while the composite link is down. This parameter affects on-hook channels only when the link-down condition occurs. Active calls remain in pr ogress until they return to on-hook.
Smar tSwitch 1800 V oice Configuration 12-16 Configur ing V oice Interf aces Y ou can conÞgure a V oice Interface using the V oice Interface ConÞg window . T o access the window: 1. Click on to displa y the Device men u. 2. Drag down to V oice Interface Configuration , and release.
Configuring V oice Interfaces 12-17 Smar tSwitch 1800 V oice Configuration P eer Node Number This parameter is not used if the peer node type is a SmartSwitch 1800. Enter a number 1 to 61 to specify the node number of the remote device. P eer Node P ort This parameter is not used if the peer node type is a SmartSwitch 1800.
Smar tSwitch 1800 V oice Configuration 12-18 Viewing V oice Statistics 2. Edit the fields, as desired. If you make some changes , and would lik e to retur n to the original values , click on the Refresh b utton. 3. Click on to modify the selected entr y .
Viewing V oice Statistics 12-19 Smar tSwitch 1800 V oice Configuration Figure 12-5. V oice Statistics The V oice Statistics window provides the following statistical data: Calls (Received and T ransmitted) Displays the number of calls that were r eceived or transmitted across the selected port, expressed as a rate (calls/second).
Smar tSwitch 1800 V oice Configuration 12-20 Viewing V oice Statistics.
A-1 Appendix A FRX4000, FRX6000, and Smar tSwitch 1800 MIB Components FRX4000, FRX6000, and Smar tSwitch 1800 management information base configuration IETF MIB Suppor t In addition to its proprietar.
FRX4000, FRX6000, and Smar tSwitch 1800 MIB Components A-2 CSI Netlink MIB Suppor t CSI Netlink MIB Suppor t In addition to the IETF standard MIBs listed above, the FRX4000, FRX6000, and SmartSwitch 1800 support a number of proprietary featur es contained in the CSI Netlink MIB.
Inde x-1 Index A Accept Reverse Charge 5-20, 6-7 Address 7-8, 7-11, 7-16 Address T able 4-6, 4-8 Admin Status 2-13 Algorithm 4-6 algorithm (subscriber table) 4-4, 4-5 alternate subscriber addresses 4-.
Inde x Inde x-2 Device Information 2-9 Device menu 2-9 Device Unit ID 8-10 Diagnostics Enabled 10-6 Dial Digits 12-4 Dial In/Out 6-6 Dial T imer 12-9 Disable Rqst Disconnect 7-6 discard eligible (DE) .
Inde x-3 Inde x Intervening Networks 10-11 Inverse ARP 9-8 IP addr ess 2-8 IP Enabled 11-3 IP interface 9-2, 10-2 IP Interface T ype 9-4 IP Node Defaults 9-1 IPX Enabled 11-3 IPX interface 10-1 IPX Ne.
Inde x Inde x-4 N3 Monitored Events Count 5-5 N3-LPDU Count 7-22 N3-Max Info LPDUs 7-13 NAK Retry Count 8-4 Name 7-16 Name (on Hub V iew front panel) 2-7 NetBIOS Enabled 10-6 NetBIOS Hops 10-8 Network.
Inde x-5 Inde x RLP Thr esholds 2-29 RNR Limit 7-17 Round Robin 4-4 Route Metric Hops 9-4, 9-10 Router Address 10-13 Router Name 10-2 routing path 4-5 Routing Subscriber ID 7-23 Routing T able 4-5, 4-.
Inde x Inde x-6 T ransport T ime 10-7 trap descriptions 3-4 traps 3-1 and integration 3-1 severity levels 3-2 T w-LPDUs Outstanding 7-22 T w-Max Out LPDUs 7-13 U Universal LIC 2-18 Un-numbered Acknowl.
An important point after buying a device Cabletron Systems FRX4000 (or even before the purchase) is to read its user manual. We should do this for several simple reasons:
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However, one of the most important roles played by the user manual is to help in solving problems with Cabletron Systems FRX4000. Almost always you will find there Troubleshooting, which are the most frequently occurring failures and malfunctions of the device Cabletron Systems FRX4000 along with tips on how to solve them. Even if you fail to solve the problem, the manual will show you a further procedure – contact to the customer service center or the nearest service center
