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9033130-05
SmartSwitch 9000
9X5XX-Series Local Management
User’s Guide
Notice
NOTICE
Cabletron Systems reserves the right to make changes in specifications and other information contained in this document without prior notice. The reader should in all cases consult Cabletron
Systems to determine whether any such changes have been made.
The hardware, firmware, or software described in this manual is subject to change without notice.
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Cabletron Systems, Inc.
35 Industrial Way
Rochester, NH 03867
© February 2000 Cabletron Systems, Inc.:
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Order Number: 9033130-05
SmartSwitch is a trademark of Cabletron Systems, Inc.
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FCC NOTICE
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
NOTE : This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment.
This equipment uses, generates, and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed in accordance with the operator’s manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense.
WARNING: Changes or modifications made to this device which are not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
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INDUSTRY CANADA NOTICE
This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class A limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of
Communications.
Le présent appareil numérique n’émet pas de bruits radioélectriques dépassant les limites applicables aux appareils numériques de la class A prescrites dans le Règlement sur le brouillage radioélectrique
édicté par le ministère des Communications du Canada.
NOTICE: The Industry Canada label identifies certified equipment. This certification means that the equipment meets telecommunications network protective, operational and safety requirements as prescribed in the appropriate Terminal Equipment Technical Requirements documents (s). The department does not guarantee the equipment will operate to the user’s satisfaction.
Before installing this equipment, users should ensure that it is permissible to be connected to the facilities of the local telecommunications company. The equipment must also be installed using an acceptable method of connection. The customer should be aware that compliance with the above conditions may not prevent degradation of service in some situations.
Repairs to certified equipment should be coordinated by a representative designated by the supplier.
Any repairs or alterations made by the user to this equipment, or equipment malfunctions, may give the telecommunications company cause to request the user to disconnect the equipment.
Users should ensure for their own protection that the electrical ground connections of the power utility, telephone lines and internal metallic water pipe system, if present, are connected together. This precaution may be particularly important in rural areas. Caution: Users should not attempt to make such connections themselves, but should contact the appropriate electric inspection authority, or electrician, as appropriate.
NOTICE: The Ringer Equivalence Number (REN) assigned to each terminal device provides an indication of the maximum number of terminals allowed to be connected to a telephone interface. The termination on an interface may consist of any combination of devices subject only to the requirement that the sum of the ringer equivalence Numbers of all the devices does not exceed 5.
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VCCI NOTICE
This is a Class A product based on the standard of the Voluntary Control Council for Interference by Information Technology
Equipment (VCCI). If this equipment is used in a domestic environment, radio disturbance may arise. When such trouble occurs, the user may be required to take corrective actions.
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(“Cabletron”) that sets forth your rights and obligations with respect to the Cabletron software program (“Program”) in the package. The Program may be contained in firmware, chips or other media. UTILIZING THE ENCLOSED PRODUCT, YOU ARE AGREEING TO BECOME BOUND BY
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OF WARRANTY AND DISCLAIMER OF LIABILITY. IF YOU DO NOT AGREE TO THE TERMS OF
THIS AGREEMENT, RETURN THE UNOPENED PRODUCT TO CABLETRON OR YOUR DEALER,
IF ANY, WITHIN TEN (10) DAYS FOLLOWING THE DATE OF RECEIPT FOR A FULL REFUND.
IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS ABOUT THIS AGREEMENT, CONTACT CABLETRON SYSTEMS
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You have the right to use only the one (1) copy of the Program provided in this package subject to the terms and conditions of this License Agreement.
You may not copy, reproduce or transmit any part of the Program except as permitted by the
Copyright Act of the United States or as authorized in writing by Cabletron.
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OTHER RESTRICTIONS.
You may not reverse engineer, decompile, or disassemble the
Program.
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APPLICABLE LAW.
This License Agreement shall be interpreted and governed under the laws and in the state and federal courts of New Hampshire. You accept the personal jurisdiction and venue of the New Hampshire courts.
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You understand that Cabletron and its Affiliates are subject to regulation by agencies of the U.S. Government, including the U.S. Department of Commerce, which prohibit export or diversion of certain technical products to certain countries, unless a license to export the product is obtained from the U.S. Government or an exception from obtaining such license may be relied upon by the exporting party.
If the Program is exported from the United States pursuant to the License Exception CIV under the
U.S. Export Administration Regulations, You agree that You are a civil end user of the Program and agree that You will use the Program for civil end uses only and not for military purposes.
If the Program is exported from the United States pursuant to the License Exception TSR under the
U.S. Export Administration Regulations, in addition to the restriction on transfer set forth in Sections 1 or 2 of this Agreement, You agree not to (i) reexport or release the Program, the source code for the
Program or technology to a national of a country in Country Groups D:1 or E:2 (Albania, Armenia,
Azerbaijan, Belarus, Bulgaria, Cambodia, Cuba, Estonia, Georgia, Iraq, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Laos,
Latvia, Libya, Lithuania, Moldova, North Korea, the People’s Republic of China, Romania, Russia,
Rwanda, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Ukraine, Uzbekistan, Vietnam, or such other countries as may be designated by the United States Government), (ii) export to Country Groups D:1 or E:2 (as defined herein) the direct product of the Program or the technology, if such foreign produced direct product is subject to national security controls as identified on the U.S. Commerce Control List, or (iii) if the direct product of the technology is a complete plant o r any major component of a plant, export to
Country Groups D:1 or E:2 the direct product of the plant or a major component thereof, if such foreign produced direct product is subject to national security controls as identified on the U.S.
Commerce Control List or is subject to State Department controls under the U.S. Munitions List.
5.
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The enclosed Product (i) was developed solely at private expense; (ii) contains “restricted computer software” submitted with restricted rights in accordance with section 52.227-19 (a) through (d) of the Commercial Computer
Software-Restricted Rights Clause and its successors, and (iii) in all respects is proprietary data belonging to Cabletron and/or its suppliers. For Department of Defense units, the Product is considered commercial computer software in accordance with DFARS section 227.7202-3 and its successors, and use, duplication, or disclosure by the Government is subject to restrictions set forth herein.
6.
EXCLUSION OF WARRANTY.
Except as may be specifically provided by Cabletron in writing,
Cabletron makes no warranty, expressed or implied, concerning the Program (including its documentation and media).
CABLETRON DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES, OTHER THAN THOSE SUPPLIED TO YOU BY
CABLETRON IN WRITING, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO
IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE,
WITH RESPECT TO THE PROGRAM, THE ACCOMPANYING WRITTEN MATERIALS, AND ANY
ACCOMPANYING HARDWARE.
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NO LIABILITY FOR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES.
IN NO EVENT SHALL CABLETRON OR
ITS SUPPLIERS BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGES WHATSOEVER (INCLUDING, WITHOUT
LIMITATION, DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF BUSINESS, PROFITS, BUSINESS INTERRUPTION, LOSS
OF BUSINESS INFORMATION, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR RELIANCE
DAMAGES, OR OTHER LOSS) ARISING OUT OF THE USE OR INABILITY TO USE THIS
CABLETRON PRODUCT, EVEN IF CABLETRON HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF
SUCH DAMAGES. BECAUSE SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION
OF LIABILITY FOR CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES, OR IN THE DURATION OR
LIMITATION OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES IN SOME INSTANCES, THE ABOVE LIMITATION AND
EXCLUSIONS MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.
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IMPORTANT: THIS LICENSE APPLIES FOR USE OF PRODUCT IN THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
AND BY UNITED STATES OF AMERICA GOVERNMENT END USERS.
BEFORE OPENING OR UTILIZING THE ENCLOSED PRODUCT, CAREFULLY READ THIS
LICENSE AGREEMENT.
This document is an agreement (“Agreement”) between You, the end user, and Cabletron Systems
Sales and Service, Inc. (“Cabletron”) that sets forth your rights and obligations with respect to the
Cabletron software program (“Program”) in the package. The Program may be contained in firmware, chips or other media. UTILIZING THE ENCLOSED PRODUCT, YOU ARE AGREEING TO BECOME
BOUND BY THE TERMS OF THIS AGREEMENT, WHICH INCLUDES THE LICENSE AND THE
LIMITATION OF WARRANTY AND DISCLAIMER OF LIABILITY. IF YOU DO NOT AGREE TO
THE TERMS OF THIS AGREEMENT, RETURN THE UNOPENED PRODUCT TO CABLETRON OR
YOUR DEALER, IF ANY, WITHIN TEN (10) DAYS FOLLOWING THE DATE OF RECEIPT FOR A
FULL REFUND.
IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS ABOUT THIS AGREEMENT, CONTACT CABLETRON SYSTEMS
+1-603-332-9400. Attn: Legal Department.
1.
LICENSE.
You have the right to use only the one (1) copy of the Program provided in this package subject to the terms and conditions of this License Agreement.
You may not copy, reproduce or transmit any part of the Program except as permitted by the
Copyright Act of the United States or as authorized in writing by Cabletron.
2.
OTHER RESTRICTIONS.
You may not reverse engineer, decompile, or disassemble the Program.
3.
APPLICABLE LAW.
This License Agreement shall be interpreted and governed under the laws and in the state and federal courts of New Hampshire. You accept the personal jurisdiction and venue of the New Hampshire courts.
4.
EXPORT REQUIREMENTS.
You understand that Cabletron and its Affiliates are subject to regulation by agencies of the U.S. Government, including the U.S. Department of Commerce, which prohibit export or diversion of certain technical products to certain countries, unless a license to export the product is obtained from the U.S. Government or an exception from obtaining such license may be relied upon by the exporting party.
If the Program is exported from the United States pursuant to the License Exception CIV under the
U.S. Export Administration Regulations, You agree that You are a civil end user of the Program and agree that You will use the Program for civil end uses only and not for military purposes.
If the Program is exported from the United States pursuant to the License Exception TSR under the
U.S. Export Administration Regulations, in addition to the restriction on transfer set forth in Sections 1 or 2 of this Agreement, You agree not to (i) reexport or release the Program, the source code for the
Program or technology to a national of a country in Country Groups D:1 or E:2 (Albania, Armenia,
Azerbaijan, Belarus, Bulgaria, Cambodia, Cuba, Estonia, Georgia, Iraq, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Laos,
Latvia, Libya, Lithuania, Moldova, North Korea, the People’s Republic of China, Romania, Russia,
Rwanda, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Ukraine, Uzbekistan, Vietnam, or such other countries as may be designated by the United States Government), (ii) export to Country Groups D:1 or E:2 (as defined herein) the direct product of the Program or the technology, if such foreign produced direct product is vi
Notice subject to national security controls as identified on the U.S. Commerce Control List, or (iii) if the direct product of the technology is a complete plant o r any major component of a plant, export to
Country Groups D:1 or E:2 the direct product of the plant or a major component thereof, if such foreign produced direct product is subject to national security controls as identified on the U.S.
Commerce Control List or is subject to State Department controls under the U.S. Munitions List.
5.
UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT RESTRICTED RIGHTS.
The enclosed Product (i) was developed solely at private expense; (ii) contains “restricted computer software” submitted with restricted rights in accordance with section 52.227-19 (a) through (d) of the Commercial Computer
Software-Restricted Rights Clause and its successors, and (iii) in all respects is proprietary data belonging to Cabletron and/or its suppliers. For Department of Defense units, the Product is considered commercial computer software in accordance with DFARS section 227.7202-3 and its successors, and use, duplication, or disclosure by the Government is subject to restrictions set forth herein.
6.
EXCLUSION OF WARRANTY.
Except as may be specifically provided by Cabletron in writing,
Cabletron makes no warranty, expressed or implied, concerning the Program (including its documentation and media).
CABLETRON DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES, OTHER THAN THOSE SUPPLIED TO YOU BY
CABLETRON IN WRITING, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO
IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE,
WITH RESPECT TO THE PROGRAM, THE ACCOMPANYING WRITTEN MATERIALS, AND ANY
ACCOMPANYING HARDWARE.
7.
NO LIABILITY FOR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES.
IN NO EVENT SHALL CABLETRON OR
ITS SUPPLIERS BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGES WHATSOEVER (INCLUDING, WITHOUT
LIMITATION, DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF BUSINESS, PROFITS, BUSINESS INTERRUPTION, LOSS
OF BUSINESS INFORMATION, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR RELIANCE
DAMAGES, OR OTHER LOSS) ARISING OUT OF THE USE OR INABILITY TO USE THIS
CABLETRON PRODUCT, EVEN IF CABLETRON HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF
SUCH DAMAGES. BECAUSE SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION
OF LIABILITY FOR CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES, OR IN THE DURATION OR
LIMITATION OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES IN SOME INSTANCES, THE ABOVE LIMITATION AND
EXCLUSIONS MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.
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BEFORE OPENING OR UTILIZING THE ENCLOSED PRODUCT, CAREFULLY READ THIS
LICENSE AGREEMENT.
This document is an agreement (“Agreement”) between You, the end user, and Cabletron Systems
Limited (“Cabletron”) that sets forth your rights and obligations with respect to the Cabletron software program (“Program”) in the package. The Program may be contained in firmware, chips or other media. UTILIZING THE ENCLOSED PRODUCT, YOU ARE AGREEING TO BECOME BOUND
BY THE TERMS OF THIS AGREEMENT, WHICH INCLUDES THE LICENSE AND THE
LIMITATION OF WARRANTY AND DISCLAIMER OF LIABILITY. IF YOU DO NOT AGREE TO
THE TERMS OF THIS AGREEMENT, RETURN THE UNOPENED PRODUCT TO CABLETRON OR
YOUR DEALER, IF ANY, WITHIN TEN (10) DAYS FOLLOWING THE DATE OF RECEIPT FOR A
FULL REFUND.
IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS ABOUT THIS AGREEMENT, CONTACT CABLETRON SYSTEMS
+1-603-332-9400. Attn: Legal Department.
1.
LICENSE.
You have the right to use only the one (1) copy of the Program provided in this package subject to the terms and conditions of this License Agreement.
You may not copy, reproduce or transmit any part of the Program except as permitted by the
Copyright Act of the United States or as authorized in writing by Cabletron.
2.
OTHER RESTRICTIONS.
You may not reverse engineer, decompile, or disassemble the
Program.
3.
APPLICABLE LAW.
This License Agreement shall be governed in accordance with English law.
The English courts shall have exclusive jurisdiction in the event of any disputes.
4.
EXPORT REQUIREMENTS.
You understand that Cabletron and its Affiliates are subject to regulation by agencies of the U.S. Government, including the U.S. Department of Commerce, which prohibit export or diversion of certain technical products to certain countries, unless a license to export the product is obtained from the U.S. Government or an exception from obtaining such license may be relied upon by the exporting party.
If the Program is exported from the United States pursuant to the License Exception CIV under the
U.S. Export Administration Regulations, You agree that You are a civil end user of the Program and agree that You will use the Program for civil end uses only and not for military purposes.
If the Program is exported from the United States pursuant to the License Exception TSR under the
U.S. Export Administration Regulations, in addition to the restriction on transfer set forth in Sections 1 or 2 of this Agreement, You agree not to (i) reexport or release the Program, the source code for the
Program or technology to a national of a country in Country Groups D:1 or E:2 (Albania, Armenia, viii
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Azerbaijan, Belarus, Bulgaria, Cambodia, Cuba, Estonia, Georgia, Iraq, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Laos,
Latvia, Libya, Lithuania, Moldova, North Korea, the People’s Republic of China, Romania, Russia,
Rwanda, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Ukraine, Uzbekistan, Vietnam, or such other countries as may be designated by the United States Government), (ii) export to Country Groups D:1 or E:2 (as defined herein) the direct product of the Program or the technology, if such foreign produced direct product is subject to national security controls as identified on the U.S. Commerce Control List, or (iii) if the direct product of the technology is a complete plant o r any major component of a plant, export to
Country Groups D:1 or E:2 the direct product of the plant or a major component thereof, if such foreign produced direct product is subject to national security controls as identified on the U.S.
Commerce Control List or is subject to State Department controls under the U.S. Munitions List.
5.
UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT RESTRICTED RIGHTS.
The enclosed Product (i) was developed solely at private expense; (ii) contains “restricted computer software” submitted with restricted rights in accordance with section 52.227-19 (a) through (d) of the Commercial Computer
Software-Restricted Rights Clause and its successors, and (iii) in all respects is proprietary data belonging to Cabletron and/or its suppliers. For Department of Defense units, the Product is considered commercial computer software in accordance with DFARS section 227.7202-3 and its successors, and use, duplication, or disclosure by the Government is subject to restrictions set forth herein.
6.
EXCLUSION OF WARRANTY.
Except as may be specifically provided by Cabletron in writing,
Cabletron makes no warranty, expressed or implied, concerning the Program (including its documentation and media).
CABLETRON DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES, OTHER THAN THOSE SUPPLIED TO YOU BY
CABLETRON IN WRITING, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO
IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE,
WITH RESPECT TO THE PROGRAM, THE ACCOMPANYING WRITTEN MATERIALS, AND ANY
ACCOMPANYING HARDWARE.
7.
NO LIABILITY FOR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES. IN NO EVENT SHALL CABLETRON OR
ITS SUPPLIERS BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGES WHATSOEVER (INCLUDING, WITHOUT
LIMITATION, DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF BUSINESS, PROFITS, BUSINESS INTERRUPTION, LOSS
OF BUSINESS INFORMATION, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR RELIANCE
DAMAGES, OR OTHER LOSS) ARISING OUT OF THE USE OR INABILITY TO USE THIS
CABLETRON PRODUCT, EVEN IF CABLETRON HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF
SUCH DAMAGES. BECAUSE SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION
OF LIABILITY FOR CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES, OR IN THE DURATION OR
LIMITATION OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES IN SOME INSTANCES, THE ABOVE LIMITATION AND
EXCLUSIONS MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.
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Application of Council Directive(s): 89/336/EEC
73/23/EEC
Cabletron Systems, Inc.
Manufacturer’s Name:
Manufacturer’s Address: 35 Industrial Way
PO Box 5005
Rochester, NH 03867
Mr. J. Solari European Representative Name:
European Representative Address: Cabletron Systems Limited
Nexus House, Newbury Business Park
London Road, Newbury
Berkshire RG14 2PZ, England
Conformance to Directive(s)/Product Standards: EC Directive 89/336/EEC
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EN 55022
EN 50082-1
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Equipment Type/Environment: Networking Equipment, for use in a
Commercial or Light Industrial Environment.
We the undersigned, hereby declare, under our sole responsibility, that the equipment packaged with this notice conforms to the above directives.
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Contents
Chapter 1 Local Management: Overview, Setup, and Navigation
Overview ............................................................................................................................1
Local Management Keyboard Conventions..................................................................2
Management Terminal Setup ..........................................................................................3
Console Cable Connection .......................................................................................3
Management Terminal Setup Parameters ..............................................................4
Telnet Connections.....................................................................................................4
Local Management Screen Elements..............................................................................5
Modifying Fields and User Privileges ...........................................................................8
Navigating Local Management Screens ........................................................................8
The 9H532-24, 9H533-24, 9H531-24, and 9H539-24 Modules...................................10
Module Interface Codes..........................................................................................10
The 9E531-24 Module .....................................................................................................12
Module Interface Codes..........................................................................................12
The 9G536-04 Module ....................................................................................................14
Module Interface Codes..........................................................................................14
The 9H532-17/9H531-17 Modules ...............................................................................15
Module Interface Codes..........................................................................................15
The 9H532-18/9H531-18 Modules ...............................................................................17
Module Interface Codes..........................................................................................17
Module Password Screen...............................................................................................19
Module Menu Screen......................................................................................................20
Module Configuration Menu Screen............................................................................21
General Configuration Screen .......................................................................................23
General Configuration Screen Fields ....................................................................24
Enabling/Disabling IP Fragmentation .................................................................27
SNMP Configuration Menu Screen..............................................................................28
SNMP Community Names Screen ...............................................................................29
SNMP Community Names Screen Fields ............................................................30
SNMP Traps Screen.........................................................................................................31
SNMP Traps Screen Fields......................................................................................32
Configuring the Trap Table ....................................................................................32
Access Control Screen ....................................................................................................34
Access Control Screen Fields..................................................................................35
System Resources Screen ...............................................................................................36
System Resources Screen Fields.............................................................................37
Setting the Reset Peak Switch Utilization ............................................................37
Flash Download Configuration Screen........................................................................38
Flash Download Configuration Screen Fields .....................................................39
Using RUNTIME to Download an Image File.....................................................40
Port Configuration Menu Screen ..................................................................................42
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Ethernet Interface Configuration Screen .................................................................... 43
Ethernet Interface Configuration Screen Fields.................................................. 44
Ethernet Port Configuration Screen ............................................................................ 46
Ethernet Port Specific Configuration Fields........................................................ 47
Selecting and Changing Settings .......................................................................... 49
Setting the Advertised Ability .............................................................................. 49
Gigabit Ethernet Specific Configuration Screen ........................................................ 51
Gigabit Ethernet Specific Configuration Screen Fields ..................................... 52
HSIM/VHSIM Configuration Screen.......................................................................... 53
Backplane Menu Screen ................................................................................................ 54
Backplane Status/Utilization Screen........................................................................... 55
Backplane Status/Utilization Screen Fields ........................................................ 56
Chassis Backplane Utilization Screen.......................................................................... 57
Chassis Backplane Utilization Screen Fields....................................................... 58
Redirect Configuration Menu Screen .......................................................................... 59
Port Redirect Configuration Screen............................................................................. 60
Port Redirect Configuration Screen Fields .......................................................... 61
VLAN Redirect Configuration Screen......................................................................... 62
VLAN Redirect Configuration Screen Fields...................................................... 63
SmartTrunking Configuration Screen ......................................................................... 65
SmartTrunking Configuration Screen Fields ...................................................... 66
Broadcast Suppression Configuration Screen ............................................................ 68
Broadcast Suppression Screen Fields ................................................................... 69
Setting the Threshold.............................................................................................. 69
Setting the Reset Peak............................................................................................. 70
802.1 Configuration Menu Screen................................................................................ 71
Switch Configuration Screen ........................................................................................ 72
Switch Configuration Screen Fields ..................................................................... 73
Setting the Age Time .............................................................................................. 74
Setting (Enabling or Disabling) the Port Status .................................................. 75
802.1Q VLAN Configuration Menu Screen................................................................ 76
Module/VLAN Configuration Screen ........................................................................ 77
Module/VLAN Configuration Screen Fields ..................................................... 78
Defining a VLAN ............................................................................................. 79
Changing the VLAN to FID Association...................................................... 80
Renaming a VLAN .......................................................................................... 80
Deleting a VLAN ............................................................................................. 80
Enabling VLANs .............................................................................................. 81
Disabling VLANs............................................................................................. 81
Changing the Forwarding Mode ................................................................... 82
Paging Through the VLAN List..................................................................... 82
Port Assignment Configuration Screen ...................................................................... 83
Port Assignment Configuration Screen Fields ................................................... 84
Port Filtering Configuration Screen............................................................................. 85
Port Filtering Configuration Screen Fields.......................................................... 86
VLAN Forwarding Configuration Screen .................................................................. 87
VLAN Forwarding Configuration Screen Fields................................................ 88
VLAN Classification Configuration Screen................................................................ 89
VLAN Classification Configuration Screen Fields............................................. 90
Classification Precedence Rules............................................................................ 94 xii
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802.1 Priority Configuration Menu Screen..................................................................97
Port Priority Configuration Screen...............................................................................98
Port Priority Configuration Screen Fields ............................................................99
Setting Switch Port’s Priority Port-by-Port ..........................................................99
Setting the Switch Port Priority on All Ports .....................................................100
Advanced Port Priority Configuration Screen .........................................................101
Advanced Port Priority Configuration Screen Fields.......................................103
Setting the TX Mapping Queues .........................................................................104
Setting the TX Regeneration Priorities................................................................104
Setting the Default Priority...................................................................................105
Transmit Queues Configuration Screen.....................................................................106
Transmit Queues Configuration Screen Fields ..................................................108
Priority Classification Configuration Screen ............................................................109
Priority Classification Configuration Screen Fields..........................................110
GARP Configuration Menu Screen ............................................................................ 111
GARP Configuration Screen........................................................................................112
GARP Operational Status Screen Fields.............................................................113
Setting a Port to Operate in GMRP or GVRP ....................................................114
Setting All Ports on the Switch ............................................................................115
GMRP Configuration Screen .......................................................................................116
GMRP Configuration Screen Fields ....................................................................117
Setting a Mode, Port-By-Port ...............................................................................117
Setting a Mode for All Ports.................................................................................118
Rate Limiting Screen.....................................................................................................119
Rate Limiting Screen Fields..................................................................................121
Configuring a Port .................................................................................................123
Changing/Deleting Port Line Items ...................................................................124
Changing One or More Line Items ..............................................................124
Deleting All Line Items..................................................................................124
Deleting One or More Line Items.................................................................124
More About Rate Limiting ...................................................................................126
Layer 3 Extensions Menu Screen ................................................................................128
IGMP/VLAN Configuration Screen ..........................................................................129
IGMP/VLAN Configuration Screen Fields .......................................................130
Module Statistics Menu Screen ...................................................................................133
Switch Statistics Screen ................................................................................................134
Switch Statistics Screen Fields..............................................................................135
Resetting Counters to Zero...................................................................................135
Interface Statistics Screen .............................................................................................136
Interface Statistics Screen Fields ..........................................................................137
RMON Statistics Screen ..............................................................................................140
RMON Statistics Screen Fields.............................................................................141
Network Tools Screen...................................................................................................144
Built-in Commands ...............................................................................................146
Examples of Dynamic Egress use........................................................................155
Dynamic Egress and Aging Time.................................................................155
Using Dynamic Egress to Control Traffic....................................................155
Solving the Problem .......................................................................................156
Special Commands ................................................................................................161
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Local Management: Overview,
Setup, and Navigation
This guide explains how to set up a management terminal to access 9X5XX-series
Local Management, and how to use the Local Management Screens and commands.
Overview
Local Management for the 9X5XX-series modules consists of a series of
Management Screens that allows the management of the modules, the attached segments, and the chassis. The Management Screens allow users to perform the following tasks:
• Manage any interface module in the chassis via a connection to a single interface module.
• Assign IP addresses and subnet masks to the modules and the chassis.
• Control access to the modules and the chassis by establishing community names.
• Download a new image of operating software.
• Designate which Network Management Workstations receive SNMP traps from the modules and chassis.
• Monitor the environmental status of the chassis.
• View switch, interface, and RMON statistics.
• Assign ports to operate in standard or full duplex mode.
• Configure ports to perform load sharing using SmartTrunking. Refer to the
Cabletron Systems SmartTrunk User’s Guide for details.
• Configure the HSIM or VHSIM of the 9H53X-17.
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Local Management: Overview, Setup, and Navigation
• Redirect frames from a port or VLAN to another selected port.
• Transmit frames on preselected destination ports according to protocol and priority, or protocol and VLAN.
• Configure the device ports to operate as a Generic Attribute Registration
Protocol (GARP) device to dynamically create VLANs across a switched network.
There are three ways to access Local Management:
• Locally, using a VT-type terminal connected to the COM port of the module.
• Remotely, using a VT-type terminal connected through a modem.
• In-band, through a Telnet connection.
Local Management Keyboard Conventions
All key names appear as capital letters in this manual. Table 1 explains the keyboard conventions and the key functions that are used.
Key
ENTER Key
Return Key
ESCAPE
(ESC) Key
Space Bar
Backspace Key
Tab key
Arrow Keys
[–] Key
DEL Key
Table 1. Keyboard Conventions
Function
These are selection keys that perform the same Local Management function.
For example, “Press ENTER” means that you can press either ENTER or
Return, unless this manual specifically instructs you otherwise.
This key allows an escape from a Local Management Screen without saving changes. For example, “Press ESC twice” means the ESC key must be pressed quickly two times.
These keys cycle through selections in some Local Management fields. Use the
Space Bar to cycle forward through selections and use Backspace to cycle backward through selections.
Allows forward cursor navigation between fields.
These are navigation keys. Use the UP-ARROW, DOWN-ARROW,
LEFT-ARROW, and RIGHT-ARROW keys to move the screen cursor. For example, “Use the arrow keys” means to press whichever arrow key moves the cursor to the desired field on the Local Management Screen.
This key decreases values from a Local Management increment field. For example, “Press [–]” means to press the minus sign key.
The DEL (Delete) key removes characters from a Local Management field. For example, “Press DEL” means to press the Delete key.
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Management Terminal Setup
Use one of the following systems to access Local Management:
• An IBM or compatible PC running a VT-series emulation software package
• A Digital Equipment Corporation VT100-type terminal
• A VT-type terminal running emulation programs for the Digital Equipment
Corporation VT100 series
• A remote VT100-type terminal via a modem connection
• In-band via a Telnet connection
Console Cable Connection
Use the Console Cable Kit provided with the chassis to attach the management terminal to the COM port.
Connect an IBM PC or compatible device, running the VT terminal emulation, to the module as follows:
1. Connect the RJ45 connector at one end of the cable (supplied in the kit) to the
COM port on the module.
2. Plug the RJ45 connector at the other end of the cable into the RJ45-to-DB9 adapter (supplied in the kit).
3. Connect the RJ45-to-DB9 adapter to the PC communications port.
NOTE
If using a modem between the VT-compatible device and the COM port of the module, use the appropriate connector included in the management cable kit.
Refer to the modem manufacturer’s information for proper operation and setup of the modem.
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Management Terminal Setup Parameters
Table 2 lists the setup parameters for the local management terminal.
Table 2. VT Terminal Setup
Display Setup Menu
Columns ->
Controls ->
Auto Wrap ->
Scroll ->
Text Cursor ->
Cursor Style ->
General Setup Menu
Mode ->
ID number ->
Cursor Keys ->
Power Supply ->
Communications Setup Menu
Transmit ->
Receive ->
XOFF ->
Bits ->
Parity ->
Stop Bit ->
Local Echo ->
Port ->
Transmit ->
Auto Answerback ->
Keyboard Setup Menu
Keys ->
Auto Repeat ->
Keyclick ->
Margin Bell ->
Warning Bell ->
80 Columns
Interpret Controls
No Auto Wrap
Jump Scroll
Cursor
Underline Cursor Style
VT100, 7 Bit Controls
VT100ID
Normal Cursor Keys
UPSS DEC Supplemental
2400, 4800, 9600, 19200
Receive=Transmit
XOFF at 64
8 bits
No Parity
1 Stop Bit
No Local Echo
DEC-423, Data Leads Only
Limited Transmit
No Auto Answerback
Typewriter Keys any option any option
Margin Bell
Warning Bell
Telnet Connections
Once the module or chassis has a valid IP address, a user can establish a Telnet session with Local Management from any TCP/IP-based node on the network.
Telnet connections to the modules require the community name passwords assigned at the SNMP Community Names Screen of either the SmartSwitch 9000 chassis, or the module.
For information about assigning community names, refer to “SNMP Community
Names Screen” on page 29.
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Refer to the instructions included with the Telnet application for information about establishing a Telnet session.
If the module is operating in the 802.1Q mode, the management station must be connected to a physical port on the device that is on the same VLAN as the virtual
Host Data Port. For more information about the virtual Host Data Port and the setup information for remote management in a device that is to be configured with VLANs, refer to the Cabletron Systems 802.1Q VLAN User’s Guide.
Local Management Screen Elements
There are six types of screens used in Local Management: password, menu, statistics, configuration, status, and warning screens. Each type of screen can consist of one to five basic elements, or fields. Figure 1 shows an example of the fields in a screen. A description of each type of field and other elements in the screen follows Figure 1.
NOTE
The following definitions apply to most of the Cabletron Systems Local
Management Screens. Exceptions to these definitions may occur in the Local
Management Screens of some Cabletron Systems devices.
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Event Message Line
Module Type: 9X5XX
Slot Number: X
Event Message Field
Module Type &
Slot Number
Display Fields
Heading
Display Field
Input Fields
9X5XX LOCAL MANAGEMENT
General Configuration
Firmware Revision: XX.XX.XX
BOOTPROM Revision: XX.XX.XX
MAC Address:
IP Address:
Subnet Mask:
Default Gateway:
TFTP Gateway IP Addr:
00-00-ID-00-00-00
0.0.0.0
255.255.0.0
NONE DEFINED
0.0.0.0
Operational Mode: [802.1D SWITCHING]
Device Date:
Device Time:
Screen Refresh Time:
05/01/98
14:23:00
30 sec.
Screen Lockout Time: 15 min.
Device Uptime XX D XX H XX M
Clear NVRAM [NO] IP Fragmentation [ENABLED]
SAVE EXIT
Selection Field
Command Fields
RETURN screen
Figure 1. Example of a Local Management Screen
The following list explains each of the Local Management fields.
Event Message Field
This field briefly displays messages that indicate if a Local Management procedure was executed correctly or incorrectly, that changes were saved or not saved to Non-Volatile Random Access Memory (NVRAM), or that a user did not have access privileges to an application.
NOTE Only the password, configuration, and status screens have event message fields.
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Table 3 describes the most common event messages. Event messages related to specific Local Management applications are described with those applications throughout this manual.
Message
SAVED OK
NOT SAVED?--PRESS SAVE
TO KEEP CHANGES
NOTHING TO SAVE
Table 3. Event Messages
What It Means
One or more fields were modified, and saved to
NVRAM.
Attempting to exit the LM Screen after one or more fields were modified, but not saved to NVRAM.
The SAVE command was executed, but no changes were made that required saving.
Heading
The heading will indicate the module name, the same as listed next to Module
Type.
Module Type and Slot Number
These fields display only when a module is being accessed through Local
Management. The module type is displayed and the chassis slot number of the module is displayed. A chassis screen will not display these fields.
Display Fields
Display fields cannot be edited. These fields may display information that never changes, or information that may change as a result of Local Management operations, user selections, or network monitoring information. In the screens shown in this guide, the characters in the display fields are in plain type (not bold). In the field description, the field is identified as being “read-only”.
Input Fields
Input Fields require the entry of keyboard characters. IP addresses, subnet mask, default gateway and device time are examples of input fields. In the screens shown in this guide, the characters in the input fields are in bold type. In the field description, the field is identified as being “modifiable”.
Selection Fields
Selection fields provide a series of possible values. Only applicable values appear in a selection field. In the screens shown in this guide, the selections display within brackets and are in bold type. In the field description, the field is identified as being either “selectable” when there are more than two possible values, or
“toggle” when there are only two possible values.
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Command Fields
Command fields are located at the bottom of Local Management Screens.
Command fields are used to exit Local Management Screens, save Local
Management entries, or navigate to the next sequence in the same screen. In the screens shown in this guide, the characters in this field are all UPPER CASE and in bold type. In the field description, the field is identified as being a “command” field.
Modifying Fields and User Privileges
To modify fields on this module, you must have read-write or super-user privileges. If you have read-only privileges, you can view information; however, you cannot modify any fields. For more information about user privileges and community names, see “SNMP Community Names Screen” on page 29.
Navigating Local Management Screens
The Local Management application consists of a series of menu screens. Navigate through Local Management by selecting items from the menu screens.
The 9X5XX-series modules support two modes of switch operation:
• 802.1Q Switching (802.1Q port-based VLANs)
• SecureFast VLAN (Cabletron Systems SecureFast Switching)
Figure 2 shows the hierarchy of the Local Management Screens.
If You Choose the
Following Operational Mode:
802.1Q Switching mode
SecureFast VLAN mode
You Will See the Following
Screens (Figure 2):
All screens (both bold and italic)
Only the screens displayed in bold
Set the switch operational mode in the General Configuration Screen (see the
“General Configuration Screen” on page 23).
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Password Module
Menu
Module
Configuration
Menu
Module
Statistics
Menu Screen
Network Tools
General Configuration Screen
SNMP Configuration Menu
SNMP Community Names Screen
SNMP Traps Screen
Acces Control List Screen
System Resources Screen
Flash Download Screen
Port Configuration
Screen
802.1 Configuration
Menu Screen
Switch Configuration
Screen
802.1Q VLAN
Configuration Menu
Screen
Module/VLAN
Configuration Screen
Port Assignment
Configuration Screen
Port Filtering
Configuration Screen
Ethernet
Configuration Screen
Ethernet Interface
Configuration
Ethernet Port
Configuration
Gigabit Ethernet
Specific Configuration
Backplane
Menu Screen
Backplane Status/
Utilization
Chassis Backplane
Utilization
Redirect
Configuration
Menu
Port Redirect
Configuration Screen
VLAN Redirect
Configuration Screen
VLAN Forwarding
Configuration Screen
VLAN Classification
Configuration Screen
SmartTrunking
Configuration Screen
Broadcast Suppression
Configuration Screen
802.1 Priority
Configuration Menu Screen
GARP
Configuration Menu
Screen
Port Priority
Configuration Screen
Advanced Port Priority
Configuration Screen
Transmit Queues
Configuration Screen
Priority Classification
Configuration Screen
GARP Configuration Screen
GMRP Configuration Screen
Rate Limiting Configuration
Layer 3 Extensions
Menu Screen
IGMP/VLAN Configuration
Screen
Switch Statistics Screen
Interface Statistics Screen
RMON Statistics Screen
802_1Q
Figure 2. LM Screen Hierarchy
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The 9H532-24, 9H533-24, 9H531-24, and 9H539-24
Modules
Each module is a 24-port switching module:
• 9H532-24 – 24 10Base-T/100Base-TX ports (RJ45 connectors)
• 9H533-24 – 24 10/100 Ethernet ports (two RJ21 Telco connectors)
• 9H531-24 – 24 100Base-FX ports, multimode fiber (mini MTRJ transceivers)
• 9H539-24 – 24 100Base-FX single mode fiber ports via mini MTRJ transceivers
Each module can operate in either full duplex or half duplex mode. 100Base-FX supports 100 Mbps speed at both half and full duplex.
Auto-negotiation (available only with the 9H532-24 and 9H533-24 modules) provides support for 10 Mbps and 100 Mbps speeds at both half and full duplex.
This feature allows the module to automatically use the fastest rate supported by the device at the other end (either 10 Mbps or 100 Mbps at either half or full duplex). To negotiate duplex, both the 9H532-24/9H533-24 and the attached device must be configured for auto-negotiation. If only the 9H532-24/9H533-24 is configured for auto-negotiation, the module will set the connection to half duplex at either the 10 Mbps or 100 Mbps rate. This technology is similar to how modems negotiate transmission speed, finding the highest transmission rate possible.
Similarly, auto-negotiation determines the highest common speed between two devices and communicates at that speed. If no common speed is detected, the device will be partitioned.
Module Interface Codes
The 9H532-24, 9H533-24, 9H531-24, and 9H539-24 Modules have 40 interfaces.
Table 4 lists the identifying number, name, and description of each interface.
Table 4. 9H532-24, 9H533-24, 9H531-24, and 9H539-24 Module Interface Codes
Interface
Number
3
4
1
2
5
6
Interface
Name
FENET1
FENET2
FENET3
FENET4
FENET5
FENET6
Interface
Description
Fast Ethernet Front Panel Port 1
Fast Ethernet Front Panel Port 2
Fast Ethernet Front Panel Port 3
Fast Ethernet Front Panel Port 4
Fast Ethernet Front Panel Port 5
Fast Ethernet Front Panel Port 6
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Table 4. 9H532-24, 9H533-24, 9H531-24, and 9H539-24 Module Interface Codes (Continued)
Interface
Name
FENET15
FENET16
FENET17
FENET18
FENET19
FENET20
FENET21
FENET22
FENET7
FENET8
FENET9
FENET10
FENET11
FENET12
FENET13
FENET14
FENET23
FENET24
INB
HOST
SMB-10
SMB-1
Interface
Number
19
20
21
22
15
16
17
18
11
12
13
14
9
10
7
8
23
24
25-37
38
39
40
Interface
Description
Fast Ethernet Front Panel Port 7
Fast Ethernet Front Panel Port 8
Fast Ethernet Front Panel Port 9
Fast Ethernet Front Panel Port 10
Fast Ethernet Front Panel Port 11
Fast Ethernet Front Panel Port 12
Fast Ethernet Front Panel Port 13
Fast Ethernet Front Panel Port 14
Fast Ethernet Front Panel Port 15
Fast Ethernet Front Panel Port 16
Fast Ethernet Front Panel Port 17
Fast Ethernet Front Panel Port 18
Fast Ethernet Front Panel Port 19
Fast Ethernet Front Panel Port 20
Fast Ethernet Front Panel Port 21
Fast Ethernet Front Panel Port 22
Fast Ethernet Front Panel Port 23
Fast Ethernet Front Panel Port 24
Internal Network Bus
Host Data Port
10 Mbps System Management Bus
1 Mbps System Management Bus
Use the numbers listed in Table 4 to configure each module’s default interface (see the “General Configuration Screen” on page 23).
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The 9E531-24 Module
The 9E531-24 module is a switching module that provides 24 10BASE-FL ports via MTRJ connectors. The module can operate in either full duplex or half duplex mode.
Interface
Number
13
14
15
16
9
10
11
12
17
18
19
7
8
5
6
3
4
1
2
Module Interface Codes
The 9E531-24 module has 40 interfaces. Table 4 lists the identifying number, name, and description of each interface.
Table 5. 9E531-24 Module Interface Codes
Interface
Name
ENET9
ENET10
ENET11
ENET12
ENET13
ENET14
ENET15
ENET16
ENET1
ENET2
ENET3
ENET4
ENET5
ENET6
ENET7
ENET8
ENET17
ENET18
ENET19
Interface
Description
Ethernet Front Panel Port 1
Ethernet Front Panel Port 2
Ethernet Front Panel Port 3
Ethernet Front Panel Port 4
Ethernet Front Panel Port 5
Ethernet Front Panel Port 6
Ethernet Front Panel Port 7
Ethernet Front Panel Port 8
Ethernet Front Panel Port 9
Ethernet Front Panel Port 10
Ethernet Front Panel Port 11
Ethernet Front Panel Port 12
Ethernet Front Panel Port 13
Ethernet Front Panel Port 14
Ethernet Front Panel Port 15
Ethernet Front Panel Port 16
Ethernet Front Panel Port 17
Ethernet Front Panel Port 18
Ethernet Front Panel Port 19
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Interface
Number
24
25-37
38
39
40
20
21
22
23
Table 5. 9E531-24 Module Interface Codes (Continued)
Interface
Name
ENET20
ENET21
ENET22
ENET23
ENET24
INB
HOST
SMB-10
SMB-1
Interface
Description
Ethernet Front Panel Port 20
Ethernet Front Panel Port 21
Ethernet Front Panel Port 22
Ethernet Front Panel Port 23
Ethernet Front Panel Port 24
Internal Network Bus
Host Data Port
10 Mbps System Management Bus
1 Mbps System Management Bus
Use the numbers listed in Table 5 to configure each module’s default interface (see the “General Configuration Screen” on page 23).
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The 9G536-04 Module
The 9G536-04 is 4-port Gigabit Ethernet switching module with:
• 4 Front-panel gigabit Ethernet ports
• 2 Internal Network Bus (INB) backplane ports
Module Interface Codes
The 9G536-04 module has 20 interfaces. Table 6 lists the identifying number, name, and description of each interface.
Interface
Number
5-17
18
19
20
3
4
1
2
Table 6. 9G536-04 Module Interface Codes
Interface
Name
ENET1
ENET2
ENET3
ENET4
INB
HOST
SMB-10
SMB-1
Interface
Description
Gigabit Ethernet Front Panel Port 1
Gigabit Ethernet Front Panel Port 2
Gigabit Ethernet Front Panel Port 3
Gigabit Ethernet Front Panel Port 4
Internal Network Bus
Host Data Port
10 Mbps System Management Bus
1 Mbps System Management Bus
NOTE
If Gigabit front panel ports 3 and 4 are not used, then the interface numbers for the INB will start with 3.
Use the numbers listed in Table 6 to configure the module’s default interface (see the “General Configuration Screen” on page 23).
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The 9H532-17/9H531-17 Modules
The 9H532-17 and 9H531-17 are 17-port Ethernet switching modules with:
• 16 10/100 UTP (Category 5) Ethernet ports
• One VHSIM High Speed Uplink Module
Module Interface Codes
The 9H532-17 and 9H531-17 modules have 34 interfaces. Table 7 lists the identifying number, name, and description of each interface.
Interface
Number
13
14
15
16
9
10
11
12
17
18
19-31
7
8
5
6
3
4
1
2
Table 7. 9H532-17/9H531-17 Module Interface Codes
Interface
Name
ENET9
ENET10
ENET11
ENET12
ENET13
ENET14
ENET15
ENET16
ENET1
ENET2
ENET3
ENET4
ENET5
ENET6
ENET7
ENET8
ENET17
ENET18
INB
Interface
Description
Ethernet Front Panel Port 1
Ethernet Front Panel Port 2
Ethernet Front Panel Port 3
Ethernet Front Panel Port 4
Ethernet Front Panel Port 5
Ethernet Front Panel Port 6
Ethernet Front Panel Port 7
Ethernet Front Panel Port 8
Ethernet Front Panel Port 9
Ethernet Front Panel Port 10
Ethernet Front Panel Port 11
Ethernet Front Panel Port 12
Ethernet Front Panel Port 13
Ethernet Front Panel Port 14
Ethernet Front Panel Port 15
Ethernet Front Panel Port 16
VHSIM Front Panel Port
VHSIM Front Panel Port
Internal Network Bus
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Table 7. 9H532-17/9H531-17 Module Interface Codes (Continued)
Interface
Number
32
33
34
Interface
Name
HOST
SMB-10
SMB-1
Interface
Description
Host Data Port
10 Mbps System Management Bus
1 Mbps System Management Bus
NOTE
If only one physical port is being used on the VHSIM, then the interface numbers for the INB will start with 18.
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The 9H532-18/9H531-18 Modules
The 9H532-18 and 9H531-18 are 18-port Ethernet switching modules with:
• 16 10/100 UTP (Category 5) Ethernet ports
• 2 SMF or MMF Gigabit Uplink Modules
Module Interface Codes
The 9H532-18 and 9H531-18 modules have 34 interfaces. Table 8 lists the identifying number, name, and description of each interface.
Interface
Number
13
14
15
16
9
10
11
12
17
18
19-31
7
8
5
6
3
4
1
2
Table 8. 9H532-18/9H531-18 Module Interface Codes
Interface
Name
ENET9
ENET10
ENET11
ENET12
ENET13
ENET14
ENET15
ENET16
ENET1
ENET2
ENET3
ENET4
ENET5
ENET6
ENET7
ENET8
ENET17
ENET18
INB
Interface
Description
Ethernet Front Panel Port 1
Ethernet Front Panel Port 2
Ethernet Front Panel Port 3
Ethernet Front Panel Port 4
Ethernet Front Panel Port 5
Ethernet Front Panel Port 6
Ethernet Front Panel Port 7
Ethernet Front Panel Port 8
Ethernet Front Panel Port 9
Ethernet Front Panel Port 10
Ethernet Front Panel Port 11
Ethernet Front Panel Port 12
Ethernet Front Panel Port 13
Ethernet Front Panel Port 14
Ethernet Front Panel Port 15
Ethernet Front Panel Port 16
Gigabit Front Panel Port
Gigabit Front Panel Port
Internal Network Bus
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Table 8. 9H532-18/9H531-18 Module Interface Codes (Continued)
Interface
Number
32
33
34
Interface
Name
HOST
SMB-10
SMB-1
Interface
Description
Host Data Port
10 Mbps System Management Bus
1 Mbps System Management Bus
NOTE
If only one Gigabit port is being utilized, then the interface numbers for the INB will start with 18.
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Module Password Screen
The Module Password Screen, Figure 3, controls access to Local Management.
Whenever a user connects to a module, the Module Password Screen displays.
Before continuing, a user must enter a password (community name), which is compared to the previously-stored passwords. The level of access allowed a user depends on the password.
A user’s password is one of the community names specified in the SNMP
Community Names Configuration Screen. Access to certain Local Management capabilities depends on the degree of access accorded that community name.
NOTE
If a user enters an invalid password, the terminal beeps and the cursor returns to the beginning of the password entry field.
Entering a valid password causes the associated access level to display at the bottom of the screen and the Device Menu Screen to display.
If no activity occurs for several minutes, the Local Management Password Screen redisplays and the password has to be reentered.
SmartSwitch 9000 Local Management
Cabletron Systems, Incorporated
P.O. Box 5005
Rochester, N.H. 03866-5005 USA
(603) 332-9400
(c) Copyright CABLETRON Systems, Inc. 1997
Module Serial Number: 1234567890AB
Module Hardware Revision: 12A
Module Firmware Revision: 00.00.00
Module BOOTPROM Revision: 00.00.00
Enter Password
Figure 3. Module Password Screen
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Module Menu Screen
The Module Menu Screen, Figure 4, is the access point to Local Management for all modules installed in the SmartSwitch 9000 chassis.
SmartSwitch 9000 Local Management
Module Menu
Module Name: 9H531-24 Firmware Revision: 1.00.00
Slot Number: 5 BOOTPROM Revision: 1.00.00
MODULE CONFIGURATION
MODULE STATISTICS
NETWORK TOOLS
EXIT RETURN
Figure 4. Module Menu Screen
• For information regarding the Module Configuration Menu Screen, see page 21.
• For information regarding the Module Statistics Menu Screen, see page 133.
• For information regarding Network Tools, see page 144.
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Module Configuration Menu Screen
The Module Configuration Menu Screen, Figure 5, provides access to Local
Management Screens that allow you to configure and monitor operating parameters, modify SNMP community names, set SNMP traps, configure switch parameters and configure ports.
To access the Module Configuration Menu Screen from the Module Menu Screen, use the arrow keys to highlight the MODULE CONFIGURATION menu item and press ENTER. The Module Configuration Screen displays.
SmartSwitch 9000 Local Management
Module Configuration Menu
Module Name: 9H531-24 Firmware Revision: 01.00.00
Slot Number: 13 BOOTPROM Revision: 01.00.00
GENERAL CONFIGURATION
SNMP CONFIGURATION MENU
SYSTEM RESOURCES
FLASH DOWNLOAD
PORT CONFIGURATION Menu
802.1 CONFIGURATION MENU
LAYER 3 EXTENSIONS MENU
EXIT RETURN
Figure 5. Module Configuration Menu Screen
NOTES
The Slot Number field displays when this screen refers to a module installed in a
SmartSwitch 9000 chassis.
The SecureFast VLAN CONFIGURATION is displayed only if operating in
SFVLAN mode.
The SWITCH CONFIGURATION only to be displayed if operating in 802.1d
Switch Mode.
The General Configuration, SNMP Community Names, Full Duplex
Configuration and SNMP Traps Screens are module specific screens.
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• For information regarding the General Configuration Screen, see page 23.
• For information regarding the SNMP Configuration Menu Screen, see page 28.
• For information regarding the System Resources Screen, see page 36.
• For information regarding the Flash Download Screen, see page 38.
• For information regarding the Port Specific Configuration Screen, see page 42.
• For information regarding the 802.1 Configuration Menu Screen, see page 71.
• For information regarding the Layer 3 Extensions Menu Screen, see page 128.
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General Configuration Screen
The General Configuration Screen, Figure 6, displays information about the selected module and allows a user to set the following general parameters:
• Module Date and Time
• Screen Refresh and Screen Lockout Time
• Host IP Address
• Subnet Mask
• Default Gateway and Interface
• TFTP Gateway IP Address
To access the General Configuration Screen from the Module Configuration Menu
Screen, use the arrow keys to highlight the GENERAL CONFIGURATION menu item and press ENTER.
SmartSWITCH 9000 Local Management
General Configuration
Module Name: 9H531-24 Firmware Revision: 01.00.00
Slot Number: 11 BOOTPROM Revision: 01.00.00
Module Serial #: 926001101046 Module Date: 07/22/1999
Module Board Revision: 046 Module Time: 08:53:49
Screen Refresh Time: 03 sec
Screen Lockout Time: 15 min
Device Uptime: 0 D 20 H 50 M Operational Mode: [802.1 SWITCHING]
Clear Persistent Memory: [NO] IP Address: xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx
Subnet Mask: 255.255.0.0
IP Fragmentation: [DISABLED] Default Gateway: NONE DEFINED
Default Interface: NONE DEFINED
Base MAC Address: 00-E0-63-23-4B-46
TFTP Gateway IP: 0.0.0.0
SAVE EXIT RETURN
Figure 6. General Configuration Screen
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General Configuration Screen Fields
The following information briefly explains each General Configuration Screen field.
Module Serial #
This field displays the serial number of the selected module.
Module Board Revision
This field displays the version number of the selected module.
Device Uptime
This field displays the total time that the device has been operating.
Clear Persistent Memory (Toggle)
• Yes
• No
IP Fragmentation (Toggle)
This field enables or disables IP Fragmentation. The default setting for this field is
ENABLED. If the module will be bridged to an FDDI ring within the chassis, IP
Fragmentation should be enabled. If IP Fragmentation is disabled, all FDDI frames that exceed the maximum Ethernet frame size will be discarded. For details on enabling or disabling IP Fragmentation, see “Enabling/Disabling IP
Fragmentation” on page 27.
Module Date (Modifiable)
This field contains a value that the module recognizes as the current date. To enter a new date, highlight the field and enter the date in MM/DD/YYYY format. The month and day portion of the date must include two digits. Therefore, enter a leading zero for months January through September, and for dates less than 10.
For example, for June 4, 1999, enter 06/04/1999 (slashes are optional). If slashes are not entered to separate the month, day, and year values, the first eight digits entered in this field represent an entry (i.e., 06041999).
Module Time (Modifiable)
This field contains a value that the module recognizes as the current time. To enter a new time, highlight the field and enter the time in HH:MM:SS format. Notice that there is no AM/PM indicator. Enter time based upon a 24 hour clock. For 4:07 p.m., enter 16:07:00 (colons are optional). If colons are not entered to separate the hours, minutes, and seconds values, the first six digits entered in this field represent an entry (i.e., 160700). For 6:12 a.m., enter 6:12:00 or 06120.
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NOTE
The module’s default date and time settings are indeterminate. The internal calendar and clock begin running as soon as the user installs the module.
Screen Refresh Time (Modifiable)
This field contains the rate at which the module’s screens are updated. This setting determines how frequently (in seconds) information is updated on the screen. To enter a new refresh rate, highlight the field and enter a number. The default refresh rate is 3 seconds. The range is 3 - 99 seconds.
Screen Lockout Time (Modifiable)
This field contains the maximum number of minutes that the Local Management application displays a module’s screen while pending input or action from a user.
For example, if a user enters a 5 in this field, that user has up to five minutes to respond, in some fashion, to each of the specified module’s Local Management screens. In our example, after five minutes of “idleness” (no input or action), the
Local Management application terminates the session on the selected module and the Slot Selection Screen reappears. To enter a new lockout time, highlight the field and enter a number. The default lockout time is 15 minutes. The range is
1 - 30 minutes.
Operational Mode (Selectable)
This field sets the module to one of the following:
• 802.1 Switching
• SecureFast
IP Address (Modifiable)
This field contains the Internet Protocol address currently assigned to the selected module. Set this field according to network requirements. Highlight the Host IP address field and enter the desired IP address using dotted decimal notation (4 decimal values between 1 and 255 separated by periods) as follows:
255.255.255.255
(255 is the maximum number that a user can enter in any of the four segments.
The default is 0.0.0.0 .) This address can be used by any of the system interfaces on the module.
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Subnet Mask (Modifiable)
This field contains the subnet mask for the selected module. A subnet mask
“masks out” the network bits of the IP address by setting the bits in the mask to 1 when the network treats the corresponding bits in the IP address as part of the network or subnetwork address, or to 0 if the corresponding bit identifies the host. The default subnet mask uses the first two portions of the IP address to identify the network id, leaving the rest of the IP address to identify specific nodes. To enter a new subnet mask, highlight the field and enter a new value using dotted decimal notation (4 decimal values between 1 and 255 separated by periods) as follows:
255.255.255.255
(The Subnet Mask field defaults to the natural mask value, based on the IP address that was entered for the device.)
Default Gateway (Modifiable)
This field contains the IP address of the device to which all packets addressed to an unknown network or host are sent. If a Default Gateway is not configured, any packets that are addressed to an unknown network or host will be dropped. This field is not defined until a user enters an appropriate value using dotted decimal notation (4 decimal values between 1 and 255 separated by periods).
Default Interface (Toggle)
This field contains the number that represents the interface that is connected to the module’s Default Gateway. In some instances, dissimilar modules have different corresponding interface numbers. For example, if a user is assigning a default interface to a 9T122-24 module and enters a 3, then the default interface is the Flexible Network Bus. However, if a user is assigning a default interface to a
9F310-02 module and enters a 3, then the default interface is the Internal Network
Bus. The default is NONE, meaning no default interface selected.
NOTE
The Default Interface field becomes active after a user enters an IP address in the
Default Gateway field.
Base MAC Address
This field displays the MAC Address of the selected module. This is the MAC
Address of the SMB-10 interface.
TFTP Gateway IP (Modifiable)
This field displays the IP address of the router that connects to or is closest to the module. Configure this address when a user is performing TFTP downloads in a routed environment (if proxy ARP is disabled on the router).
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Enabling/Disabling IP Fragmentation
NOTE
If the module is being bridged to an FDDI ring, for example, using an optional
HSIM-F6, IP Fragmentation should be enabled. If it is disabled, all FDDI frames that exceed the maximum Ethernet frame size will be discarded.
To enable or disable IP fragmentation, proceed as follows:
1. Use the arrow keys to highlight the IP Fragmentation field.
2. Press the Space Bar to choose either ENABLED or DISABLED.
3. Use the arrow keys to highlight the SAVE command.
4. Press ENTER. The Event Message Field displays “SAVED OK”.
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SNMP Configuration Menu Screen
The SNMP Configuration Menu Screen, Figure 7, provides access to the SNMP
Community Names Configuration Screen, the SNMP Traps Configuration Screen, and the Access Control List Screen.
To access the SNMP Configuration Menu Screen from the Module Configuration
Menu Screen, use the arrow keys to highlight the SNMP CONFIGURATION
MENU item and press ENTER. The SNMP Configuration Menu Screen displays.
SmartSwitch 9000 Local Management
SNMP Configuration Menu
Module Name: 9H531-24 Firmware Revision: 01.00.00
Slot Number: 5 BOOTPROM Revision: 01.00.00
SNMP COMMUNITY NAMES
SNMP TRAPS
ACCESS CONTROL
EXIT RETURN
Figure 7. SNMP Configuration Menu Screen
• For information regarding the SNMP Community Names Screen, see page 29.
• For information regarding the SNMP Traps Screen, see page 31.
• For information regarding the Access Control Screen, see page 34.
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SNMP Community Names Screen
The SNMP Community Names Screen, Figure 8, allows a user to modify module community names, but not chassis community names. Community names act as passwords to Local Management and are agents of security access to the module.
Access to the module is controlled by enacting any of three different levels of security authorization (read-only, read-write, and super-user).
NOTE
Super-User access gives a user full management privileges, allows existing passwords to be changed, as well as all modifiable MIB objects.
To access the SNMP Community Names Configuration Screen from the SNMP
Configuration Menu Screen, use the arrow keys to highlight the SNMP
COMMUNITY NAMES CONFIGURATION menu item and press ENTER. The
SNMP Community Names Configuration Screen displays.
SmartSwitch 9000 Local Management
SNMP Community Names
Module Name: 9H531-24 Firmware Revision: 01.00.00
Slot Number: 5 BOOTPROM Revision: 01.00.00
Community Name
public
public
public
Access Policy read-only read-write super-user
SAVE EXIT RETURN
Figure 8. SNMP Community Names Screen
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SNMP Community Names Screen Fields
The following information briefly explains each SNMP Community Names
Screen field.
Community Name (Modifiable)
This field displays a user-defined name through which a user accesses chassis management. Any community name assigned here acts as a password to
Local/Remote Management.
Access Policy (Read-Only)
This field indicates the access accorded each community name. Possible selections are as follows: read-only This community name allows read-only access to the chassis MIB objects, and excludes access to security-protected fields of readwrite or super-user authorization.
read-write This community name allows read and write access to the chassis
MIB objects, excluding security protected fields for super-user access only.
super-user This community name permits read-write access to the chassis
MIB objects and allows a user to change all modifiable parameters, including community names, IP addresses, traps, and SNMP objects.
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SNMP Traps Screen
The SNMP Traps Screen, Figure 9, allows a user to send messages to multiple
Network Management Stations to alert users of status changes.
To access the SNMP Traps Configuration Screen from the SNMP Configuration
Menu Screen, use the arrow keys to highlight the SNMP TRAPS
CONFIGURATION menu item and press ENTER. The SNMP Traps
Configuration Screen displays.
SmartSwitch 9000 Local Management
SNMP Traps
Module Name: 9H531-24 Firmware Revision: 01.00.00
Slot Number: 5 BOOTPROM Revision: 01.00.00
Chassis Trap Agent: [ENABLED]
Trap Destination
0.0.0.0
0.0.0.0
0.0.0.0
0.0.0.0
0.0.0.0
0.0.0.0
0.0.0.0
0.0.0.0
Trap Community Name
Public
Public
Public
Public
Public
Public
Public
Public
Enable Traps
[NO]
[NO]
[NO]
[NO]
[NO]
[NO]
[NO]
[NO]
SAVE EXIT RETURN
Figure 9. SNMP Traps Screen
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SNMP Traps Screen Fields
The following information briefly explains each SNMP Traps Screen field.
Chassis Trap Agent (Toggle)
This field enables/disables specific chassis traps to the network management station. The field toggles between ENABLED and DISABLED. The default is
DISABLED.
Trap Destination (Modifiable)
This field indicates the IP address of the workstation to receive trap alarms. Up to eight different destinations can be defined.
Trap Community Name (Modifiable)
This field displays the Community Name included in the trap message sent to the
Network Management Station with the associated IP address.
Enable Traps (Toggle)
This field enables transmission of the traps to the network management station with the associated IP address. This field toggles between [YES] and [NO].
Configuring the Trap Table
To configure the Trap Table:
1. Use the arrow keys to highlight the appropriate Trap Destination field.
2. Enter the IP address of the workstation that is to receive traps. IP address entries must follow the DDN format. For example: 000.000.000.000
3. Press ENTER. If an invalid entry is entered, the message “INVALID IP
ENTERED” displays in the Event Message Line.
4. Use the arrow keys to highlight the Trap Community Name field. Enter the community name.
5. Press ENTER.
6. Use the arrow keys to highlight the Enable Traps field.
7. Press the Space Bar to choose either of the following:
• YES - Send alarms from the module to the workstation
• NO - Prevent alarms from being sent to the workstation
8. Use the arrow keys to highlight the SAVE command and press ENTER. The message “SAVED OK” displays on the screen.
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NOTE
Exiting without saving causes a “NOT SAVED?” message to appear above the
SAVE command. Edits are lost if they are not saved before exiting.
The designated workstations now receive traps.
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Access Control Screen
The Access Control Screen, Figure 10, allows a user to specify the IP addresses of
SNMP management stations that are allowed to remotely manage a device.
IP addresses and access control list state are persistent. Clearing NVRAM removes all IP entries and returns the access control state to Disabled. While locally connected to the COM port of the chassis or module, ACL will not restrict access to local management. (Distributed management must be considered.)
SmartSwitch 9000 Local Management
Access Control
Module Name: 9H531-24 Firmware Revision: 01.00.00
Slot Number: 5 BOOTPROM Revision: 01.00.00
Access Control Lists: [ENABLED]
IP Addresses
0.0.0.0 0.0.0.0
0.0.0.0 0.0.0.0
0.0.0.0 0.0.0.0
0.0.0.0 0.0.0.0
0.0.0.0 0.0.0.0
0.0.0.0 0.0.0.0
0.0.0.0 0.0.0.0
0.0.0.0 0.0.0.0
SAVE EXIT RETURN
Figure 10. Access Control Screen
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Access Control Screen Fields
The following information briefly explains each Access Control Screen field.
Access Control Lists (Toggle)
This field can be either of the following:
• Enabled - Host access is restricted to the 16 IP addresses found in the LM
Screen. If a user enters an invalid IP address, this field will not toggle to
Enabled.
• Disabled (default) - Host access is not restricted.
IP Addresses (Read-only)
This field displays the addresses of management stations that are allowed to remotely manage a device.
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System Resources Screen
The System Resources Screen, Figure 11, displays information about current and available resources on the module.
SmartSwitch 9000 Local Management
System Resources
Module Name: 9H531-24 Firmware Revision: 01.00.00
Slot Number: 13 BOOTPROM Revision: 01.00.00
CPU Type : i960 HD 33MHz
Flash Memory Installed: 8 MB Available: 5953536 Bytes
DRAM Installed: 32 MB Available: 21843656 Bytes
NVRAM Installed: 341 KB Available: 338699 Bytes
Current Switch Utilization: 0 %
Peak Switch Utilization: 0 %
Reset Peak Switch Utilization: [NO]
SAVE EXIT RETURN
Figure 11. System Resources Screen
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System Resources Screen Fields
The following information briefly explains each System Resources Screen field.
Flash Memory Installed/Available (Read-only)
This field displays the size of Flash Memory and indicates how many bytes are currently available.
DRAM Installed/Available (Read-only)
This field displays the size of dynamic random access memory (DRAM) and indicates how many bytes are currently available.
NVRAM Installed/Available (Read-only)
This field displays the size of non-volatile random access memory (NVRAM) and indicates how many bytes are currently available. NVRAM stores user-entered parameters such as IP addresses, subnet masks, default gateways, SNMP traps, bridge configurations, and module specific configurations.
Current Switch Utilization (Read-only)
This field displays the percentage of the device switching capacity currently being used.
Peak Switch Utilization (Read-only)
This field displays the peak percentage of device switching capacity used, since the last reset.
Reset Peak Switch Utilization (Toggle)
This field resets the Peak Switch Utilization field, and is either of the following:
• Yes - Reset the Peak Switch field to the current system traffic.
• No - Do not reset the Peak Switch field to the current system traffic.
Setting the Reset Peak Switch Utilization
To set the Reset Peak Switch Utilization field to YES or NO, proceed as follows:
1. Use the arrow keys to highlight the Reset Peak Switch Utilization field.
2. Press the Space Bar to select YES or NO.
3. Use the arrow keys to highlight the SAVE command at the bottom of the screen.
4. Press ENTER. The message “SAVED OK” displays and the Reset Peak
Utilization counter resets to zero.
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Flash Download Configuration Screen
The Flash Download Configuration Screen, Figure 12, replaces the information stored in the Flash memory with a new image file downloaded from a TFTP server. Before downloading an image to the device, copy the image to the network
TFTP server. Additionally, NVRAM parameters can be downloaded to a designated configuration server or uploaded to a module using this feature.
To access the Flash Download Configuration Screen from the Module
Configuration Menu Screen, use the arrow keys to highlight the FLASH
DOWNLOAD CONFIGURATION menu item and then press ENTER. The Flash
Download Configuration Screen displays.
NOTE This feature is supported in firmware versions greater than 1.12.00.
SmartSwitch 9000 Local Management
Flash Download Configuration
Module Name: 9H531-24 Firmware Revision: 01.00.00
Slot Number: 13 BOOTPROM Revision: 01.00.00
Download Method: [RUNTIME]
Reboot After Download: [YES]
TFTP Gateway IP Addr: 0.0.0.0
Download Server IP: XXX.XXX.XXX.XXX
Download File Name: C:\IMAGES\SSX\11011.FLS
Last Image Server IP: XXX.XXX.XXX.XXX
Last Image File Name: C:\IMAGES\SSX\11011.FLS
Transfer Status: Transfer Successful
EXECUTE EXIT RETURN
Figure 12. Flash Download Configuration Screen
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Flash Download Configuration Screen Fields
The following information briefly explains each Flash Download Configuration
Screen field.
Download Method (Selectable)
This field indicates the download or upload method used by the device, and can be one of the following:
• RUNTIME - The module attempts a TFTP download based on the IP address and the file name entered in the fields at the bottom of the Flash Download
Configuration Screen. With the RUNTIME method, these additional fields are displayed:
Download Server IP (Modifiable) - This field is used to select the IP address of the TFTP server to be used for the Flash download.
Download File Name (Modifiable) - This field is used to select the complete
TFTP server path and file name of the new image.
• DOWNLOAD CONFIG - Saves all NVRAM parameters to a specified download server that can be accessed later using the UPLOAD CONFIG option. With the DOWNLOAD CONFIG method, these additional fields are displayed:
Configuration Server IP (Modifiable) - This field is used to select the IP address of the Configuration server to be used for the Flash download.
Configuration File Name (Modifiable) - This field is used to select the complete Configuration server path and file name of the new image.
• UPLOAD CONFIG - Sends NVRAM parameters back to the module. To use the
UPLOAD CONFIG option, a user must first assign an IP address to the module. With the UPLOAD CONFIG method, these additional fields are displayed:
Configuration Server IP (Modifiable) - This field is used to select the IP address of the Configuration server to be used for the upload.
Configuration File Name (Modifiable) - This field is used to select the complete Configuration server path and file name of the new image.
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Reboot After Download (Toggle) (Only available for the RUNTIME option)
This field notifies a user that the module will reboot after the download is complete. This field toggles between the following:
• YES - The module reboots after the download is completed.
• NO - The module will continue using the existing firmware image. The module stores the new firmware image in Flash memory. When the module is reset or during the next power up, the module boots from Flash memory using the new image.
TFTP Gateway IP Addr (Modifiable)
This field displays the IP address of the TFTP gateway defined in the General
Configuration Screen.
Last Image Server IP (Read-only)
This field displays the IP address of the server used for the previous Flash
Download.
Last Image File Name (Read-only)
This field displays the complete path and file name of the last image downloaded to Flash.
Transfer Status (Read-only)
This field displays the status of the current or most recent download or upload.
Using RUNTIME to Download an Image File
To download an image file using RUNTIME:
1. Use the arrow keys to highlight the Download Method field.
2. Press the Space Bar to select RUNTIME.
3. Use the arrow keys to highlight the Reboot After Download field.
4. Press the Space Bar to select either of the following:
• YES - a user wants the module to reboot after the download is completed.
• NO - a user wants the module to store the new image in Flash memory until the module is manually reset.
5. Use the arrow keys to highlight the TFTP Gateway IP Addr field.
6. Set the IP address of the TFTP gateway server (this defaults to the same IP address as that set in the TFTP Gateway IP Addr field on the General
Configuration Screen).
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7. Use the arrow keys to highlight the Download Server IP field.
8. Enter the IP address of the TFTP server using the standard quad dotted octet format.
9. Use the arrow keys to highlight the Download File Name field.
10. Enter the complete path and file name of the image stored on the download server.
11. Use the arrow keys to highlight EXECUTE at the bottom of the screen and press ENTER. The message “RUNTIME DOWNLOAD. WILL COMMIT TO
FLASH.” displays in the event message line at the top of the screen. The new image is downloaded into Flash memory.
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Port Configuration Menu Screen
The Port Configuration Menu Screen, Figure 13, provides access to Local
Management Screens that allow you to configure Operational Mode and
Advertised Ability.
SmartSwitch 9000 Local Management
Port Configuration Menu
Module Name: 9H531-24 Firmware Revision: 01.00.00
Slot Number: 6 BOOTPROM Revision: 01.00.00
ETHERNET CONFIGURATION
GIGABIT ETHERNET SPECIFIC CONFIGURATION
HSIM/VHSIM CONFIGURATION
BACKPLANE MENU
REDIRECT CONFIGURATION MENU
SMARTTRUNK CONFIGURATION
BROADCAST SUPPRESSION
EXIT RETURN
Figure 13. Port Configuration Menu Screen
• For information regarding the Ethernet Configuration Screen, see page 43.
• For information regarding the Gigabit Ethernet Specific Configuration
Screen , see page 51.
• For information regarding the HSIM/VHSIM Configuration Screen, see page 53.
• For information regarding the Backplane Menu Screen, see page 54.
• For information regarding the Redirect Configuration Menu Screen, see page 59.
• For information regarding the SmartTrunk Configuration Screen, see page 65.
• For information regarding the Broadcast Suppression Screen, see page 68.
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Ethernet Interface Configuration Screen
The Ethernet Interface Configuration Screen, Figure 14, displays status information and allows a user to configure Operational Mode and Advertised
Ability for Ethernet and Gigabit Ethernet Screens.
SmartSwitch 9000 Local Management
Ethernet Interface Configuration
Module Name: 9H531-24 Firmware Revision: 01.00.00
Slot Number: 13 BOOTPROM Revision: 01.00.00
Intf Port PortType Link Speed Duplex Config FDX FC HDX FC
1 1 MTRJ-100FX No Link 100 Half Manual Sym On
2 1 MTRJ-100FX No Link 100 Half Manual Sym On
3 1 MTRJ-100FX No Link 100 Half Manual Sym On
4 1 MTRJ-100FX No Link 100 Half Manual Sym On
5 1 MTRJ-100FX No Link 100 Half Manual Sym On
6 1 MTRJ-100FX No Link 100 Half Manual Sym On
7 1 MTRJ-100FX No Link 100 Half Manual Sym On
8 1 MTRJ-100FX No Link 100 Half Manual Sym On
9 1 MTRJ-100FX No Link 100 Half Manual Sym On
10 1 MTRJ-100FX No Link 100 Half Manual Sym On
11 1 MTRJ-100FX No Link 100 Half Manual Sym On
12 1 MTRJ-100FX No Link 100 Half Manual Sym On
NEXT EXIT RETURN
Figure 14. Ethernet Interface Configuration Screen
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Ethernet Interface Configuration Screen Fields
The following information briefly explains each Ethernet Interface Configuration
Screen field.
Intf (Read-Only)
This field displays the interface number.
Port (Read-Only)
This field displays the number of the physical port on the interface. For the front panel ports on the 9X5XX-series modules, this will always be 1.
PortType (Read-Only)
This field displays the type of interface using the name of the Cabletron Systems physical port type. For the Ethernet 10/100 ports in the 9H532-24, FE-100TX will be displayed. If a Gigabit port is installed via the optional HSIM or VHSIM, the interface displayed may be GE-1000SX or GE-1000LX.
Link (Read-Only)
This field indicates whether or not there is a physical connection from the port to another device. One of the following values is displayed:
• Link – There is a link signal present and a valid physical connection to another device.
• No Link – There is no link signal present and there is no valid physical connection to another device.
Speed (Read-Only)
This field displays the current operational speed in Mbps. Display options are 10,
100 or 1000. If the port has not completed Auto-Negotiation, “NA” displays.
Duplex (Read-Only)
This field displays the current duplex setting. One of the following values is displayed:
• Half – the port will operate in half duplex mode.
• Full – the port will operate in full duplex mode.
• NA – The port has not completed Auto-Negotiation.
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Config (Read-Only)
This field displays whether Auto-Negotiation (AutoNeg) or Manual is enabled.
NOTE
In normal operation, front panel ports automatically establish a link with the device at the other end of the segment without requiring user setup. However,
Local Management provides a user with the option of manually configuring that port.
FDX FC (Read-Only)
This field displays the current full duplex flow control setting. Flow control is used to manage the transmission between two devices, as specified by
IEEE 802.3x, to prevent receiving ports from being overwhelmed by frames from transmitting devices. One of the following values is displayed:
• AsymRx
• AsymTx
• Off
• Sym
• NA - NA (Not Applicable) is displayed when the port does not support flow control.
HDX FC (Read-Only)
This field displays the current half duplex flow control setting. Half duplex flow control, also known as back pressure, is a collision-based flow control mechanism used in half duplex configurations. The port will display either On, Off, or NA.
NA is displayed when the port does not support flow control.
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Ethernet Port Configuration Screen
The Ethernet Port Configuration Screen, Figure 15, is used to change the operating mode of a specific Ethernet interface, such as the speed, duplex, auto-negotiation, advertised ability, and the flow control settings. Optional Fast Ethernet or Gigabit
Ethernet ports are also configured on this screen.
To access the Ethernet Port Configuration Screen for a specific port from the
Ethernet Interface Configuration Screen, use the arrow keys to highlight the desired Ethernet port and press ENTER. The Ethernet Port Configuration Screen displays for the desired port.
NOTE Auto-Negotiation is not supported on the 9H531-24 and 9H539-24 modules.
SmartSwitch 9000 Local Management
Ethernet Port Configuration
Module Name: 9H531-24 Firmware Revision: 01.00.00
Slot Number: 13 BOOTPROM Revision: 01.00.00
Interface: 9 Physical Port: 1
Default Speed: [ 100]
Default Duplex: [Half]
Auto-Negotiation State: Not Supported
Advertised Ability: Not Applicable
Full Duplex Flow Control: [Symmetric]
Half Duplex Flow Control: [Enabled]
SAVE SAVE TO ALL PORTS EXIT RETURN
Figure 15. Ethernet Port Configuration Screen
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Ethernet Port Specific Configuration Fields
The following explains each Ethernet Port Specific Configuration Screen field.
Interface (Read-Only)
Displays the Interface number.
Physical Port (Read-Only)
Displays the number of the physical port on the interface.
Default Speed (Read-Only)
Displays the current operational speed in Mbps. The 9H532-24 can operate at 10
Mbps or 100 Mbps. The 9H531-24 and 9H539-24 modules operate at 100 Mbps.
Default Duplex (Toggle)
The choices are Half , for half duplex, or Full , for full duplex. If Auto-Negotiation is disabled for the port, then the port defaults to operate in the setting displayed.
To choose the Default Duplex, see “Selecting and Changing Settings” on page 49.
Auto-Negotiation State (Toggle)
Determines whether Auto-Negotiation is Enabled or Disabled for the specific port. During auto-negotiation, the port “tells” the device at the other end of the segment what its capabilities are. If Auto-Negotiation is disabled, the port reverts to the speed, duplex and flow control settings specified by Default Speed, Default
Duplex, Half Duplex Flow Control and Full Duplex Flow Control fields respectively.
NOTE
Auto-Negotiation is not supported on the 9H531-24 and 9H539-24 modules.
Advertised Ability (Selectable)
In normal operation, with all capabilities enabled, the port “advertises” that it has the ability to operate in any mode. A user may choose to set up the port so that only a portion of the available capabilities are advertised and the others are disabled. The left field displays the advertised ability of the port, but only becomes active on ports that have Auto-Negotiation enabled. The status of a particular ability is displayed in the right field. The “T” in an ability stands for twisted pair. Possible abilities are listed below. Not all choices listed below will be available, as the module will display only the choices available to it.
• 10Base-T – 10 Mbps operation
• 10Base-TFD – 10 Mbps full duplex operation
• 100Base-TX – 100 Mbps operation
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• 100Base-TXFD – 100 Mbps full duplex operation
• 1000Base-X – 1000Base-SX or 1000Base-LX Gigabit Ethernet
• 1000Base-T – 1000 Base-T Gigabit Ethernet
• 1000Base-XFD – 1000Base-SX or 1000Base-LX Full Duplex Gigabit Ethernet
• 1000Base-TFD – 1000 Base-T Full Duplex Gigabit Ethernet
• FDX PAUSE – Symmetric PAUSE operation for 10/100mbps Enet ports in full duplex
• FDX APAUSE – Asymmetric PAUSE operation for full-duplex links in Gigabit
Ethernet
• FDX SPAUSE – Symmetric PAUSE operation for full-duplex links in Gigabit
Ethernet
• FDX BPAUSE – Asymmetric and Symmetric PAUSE operation for full duplex links in Gigabit Ethernet
• Rem Fault 1 – simple fault or error detection is supported
• Rem Fault 2 – simple fault or error detection is supported
To enable or disable advertised modes, see “Setting the Advertised Ability” on page 49.
NOTE This feature is not applicable to the 9H531-24 and 9H539-24 modules.
Full Duplex Flow Control (Selectable)
Used to set the flow control feature on each port for a specific mode. The choices are:
• Symmetric – the port will operate in Symmetric mode, causing the port to interpret received PAUSE frames and allow the port to transmit PAUSE frames when necessary, for any speed connection.
• Asymmetric Rx – the port will operate in Asymmetric Rx mode, causing the port to interpret received PAUSE frames and disallows the port to transmit
PAUSE frames. This option is for Gigabit only.
• Asymmetric Tx – the port will operate in Asymmetric Tx mode, causing the port to ignore PAUSE frames and allows the port to transmit PAUSE frames when necessary. This option is for Gigabit only.
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• Disabled – full duplex flow control is off, causing the port to ignore received
PAUSE frames and does not allow the port to transmit PAUSE frames for any speed connection.
• Auto-Negotiate – when supported, the maximum flow control capabilities of the port are reflected in the PAUSE bits of the Auto-Negotiation registers. The ports’ flow control operational state is determined by the results of Auto-
Negotiation. This option is not displayed if Auto-Negotiation is not supported on this port.
To change the settings for full duplex flow control, see the next section.
Half Duplex Flow Control (Toggle)
Back pressure half duplex flow control is enabled when the port is set On , and disabled when the port is set Off . To change the settings, see the next section.
Selecting and Changing Settings
A user can change any selectable or toggle fields (other than Advertised Ability) using the following procedure:
1. Use the arrow keys to highlight the field to be changed.
2. Use the Space Bar or Backspace key to step or toggle through the selections.
3. Press ENTER when the desired selection is displayed.
4. Use the arrow keys to highlight the SAVE command at the bottom of the screen. The selection is saved for that interface.
Setting the Advertised Ability
During normal operation, all front panel ports on the module auto-negotiate to the highest speed possible. Under some circumstances, the Network
Administrator may want the port to advertise only some of the available modes and not operate in other modes.
To set the advertised ability, proceed as follows:
1. Use the arrow keys to highlight the Advertised Ability field.
2. Use the Space Bar to select the desired mode.
3. Use the arrow keys to move to the Enabled/Disabled field.
4. Use the Space Bar to select Enabled or Disabled. Press ENTER.
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5. Use the arrow keys to move back to the Advertised Ability selection and use the Space Bar to select the next mode to enable or disable.
6. Continue this process until enabling or disabling the advertised modes is completed.
7. Use the arrow keys to highlight the SAVE command. Press ENTER. The message “SAVED OK” displays and Local Management saves the configuration.
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Gigabit Ethernet Specific Configuration Screen
The Gigabit Ethernet Specific Configuration Screen, Figure 16, allows a user to configure Gigabit ports as either Active or Standby.
SmartSWITCH 9000 Local Management
Gigabit Ethernet Specific Configuration
Module Name: 9G536-04 Firmware Revision: 01.00.00
Slot Number: 10 BOOTPROM Revision: 01.00.00
PORT #: 1 PORT #: 2
Redundancy State: [Active ] [Active ]
SAVE Gig Port Pair#: [1] EXIT RETURN
Figure 16. Gigabit Ethernet Specific Configuration Screen
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Gigabit Ethernet Specific Configuration Screen Fields
The following explains each Gigabit Ethernet Specific Configuration Screen field.
Redundancy State (Toggle)
Is either of the following:
Active The selected Gigabit port is passing data.
Standby The selected Gigabit port is in standby mode and is not actively passing data. If the active link goes down, the standby port becomes active automatically.
Gig Port Pair (Toggle)
Is either of the following:
1 Allows a user to configure ports 1 and 2 as either active or standby.
2 Allows a user to configure ports 3 and 4 as either active or standby.
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HSIM/VHSIM Configuration Screen
The HSIM/VHSIM Configuration Screen provides the user access to the HSIM or
VHSIM Setup screen, for non-Ethernet HSIMs and VHSIMs, depending on the
HSIM or VHSIM installed in the module.
The HSIM and VHSIM screens are described in their respective user’s guides.
To access the HSIM/VHSIM Configuration Screen, use the arrow keys to highlight the HSIM/VHSIM CONFIGURATION menu item and press ENTER.
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Backplane Menu Screen
The Backplane Menu Screen, Figure 17, provides access to INB segmentation and utilization screens.
SmartSwitch 9000 Local Management
Backplane Configuration Menu
Module Name: 9H531-24 Firmware Revision: 01.00.00
Slot Number: 5 BOOTPROM Revision: 01.00.00
Backplane Status and Utilization
Chassis Backplane Utilization
EXIT RETURN
Figure 17. Backplane Menu Screen
• For information regarding the Backplane Status and Utilization Screen, see page 55.
• For information regarding the Chassis Backplane Utilization Screen, see page 57.
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Backplane Status/Utilization Screen
The Backplane Status/Utilization Screen, Figure 18, allows INB segmentation of the chassis.
SmartSwitch 9000 Local Management
Backplane Status/Utilization
Module Name: 9H531-24 Firmware Revision: 01.00.00
Slot Number: 6 BOOTPROM Revision: 01.00.00
Slot# Port State %Utilization Slot# Port State %Utilization
1 [ENABLE] 0 8 [ENABLE] 0
2 [ENABLE] 0 9 [ENABLE] 0
3 [ENABLE] 0 10 [ENABLE] 0
4 [ENABLE] 0 11 [ENABLE] 0
5 [ENABLE] 0 12 [ENABLE] 0
6 N/A 13 [ENABLE] 0
7 [ENABLE] 0 14 [ENABLE] 0
Slot Number 6 Utilization: INB A 0% INB B 0%
SAVE EXIT RETURN
Figure 18. Backplane Status/Utilization Screen
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Backplane Status/Utilization Screen Fields
The following information briefly explains each Backplane Status/Utilization
Screen field.
Slot # (Read-only)
This field displays the number of slots in the chassis.
Port State (Toggle)
This field can be one of the following:
• Enabled - Allowed to communicate to the specified slot. The module is not segmented from the module in the listed slot.
• Disabled - Not allowed to communicate to the specified slot. The module is segmented from the module in the listed slot.
• N/A - The slot from which a user is viewing.
% Utilization (Read-only)
This field displays each module’s total contribution to the backplane.
• If the module only connects to INB B, then that is the total contribution to
INB B.
• If the module connects to both INB A and INB B, then that is the total contribution to both channels.
Slot Number xx Utilization: INB A xx% INB B xx% (Read-only)
This field displays the percent utilization that the slot, from which a user is viewing, contributes to INB A and INB B.
NOTE
Percent utilization is based on each of the modules transmission of data onto the
INB.
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Chassis Backplane Utilization Screen
The Chassis Backplane Utilization Screen, Figure 19, displays INB utilization, by channel, for each slot of the chassis.
SmartSwitch 9000 Local Management
Chassis Backplane Utilization
Module Name: 9H531-24 Firmware Revision: 01.00.00
Slot Number: 12 BOOTPROM Revision: 01.00.00
%Util %Util %Util %Util
Slot# INB A INB B Slot# INB A INB B
----- ----- ----- ----- ----- -----
1 0 0 8 0 0
2 0 0 9 0 0
3 0 0 10 0 0
4 0 0 11 0 0
5 0 0 12 0 0
6 0 0 13 0 0
7 0 0 14 0 0
Total % Utilization: INB A 0% INB B 0%
EXIT RETURN
Figure 19. Chassis Backplane Utilization Screen
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Chassis Backplane Utilization Screen Fields
The following information briefly explains each Chassis Backplane Utilization
Screen field.
Slot # (Read-only)
This field displays the number of slots in the chassis.
% Util INB A (Read-only)
This field displays each slots total contribution to the backplane of INB A.
% Util INB B (Read-only)
This field displays each slots total contribution to the backplane of INB B.
Total % Utilization: INB A xx% INB B xx% (Read-only)
This field displays the percent utilization that all the slots contribute to INB A and
INB B.
NOTE
Percent utilization is based on each of the modules transmission of data onto the
INB.
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Redirect Configuration Menu Screen
The Redirect Configuration Menu Screen, Figure 20, provides access to screens from which a user can redirect input and output.
SmartSwitch 9000 Local Management
Redirect Configuration Menu
PORT REDIRECT CONFIGURATION
VLAN REDIRECT CONFIGURATION
EXIT RETURN
Figure 20. Redirect Configuration Menu Screen
• For information regarding the Port Redirect Configuration Screen, see page 60.
• For information regarding the VLAN Redirect Configuration Screen, see page 62.
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Port Redirect Configuration Screen
The Port Redirect Configuration Screen, Figure 21, allows a user to set each one of the ports as a source or destination port. A user can set a port to have one or more destination ports. For example, a user can set port 1 as a source port with three destinations: ports 2, 3, and 4. Traffic from port 1 is then automatically redirected to ports 2, 3, and 4. Port 1 can also serve as a destination port for other ports.
There can be more than one Port Redirect Function Screen depending on the number of port redirect entries. Each screen displays up to 7 port redirect entries.
If there is more than one screen of redirect entries, the NEXT and/or PREVIOUS command is displayed at the bottom of the screen, which allows a user to navigate to either the next or previous screen.
For example, with three screens of entries, the NEXT command displays at the bottom of the first screen. In the second screen, the NEXT and PREVIOUS commands are displayed. In the last screen, only the PREVIOUS command is displayed.
SmartSwitch 9000 Local Management
Port Redirect Configuration
Module Name: 9H531-24 Firmware Revision: 01.00.00
Slot Number: 6 BOOTPROM Revision: 01.00.00
Source Destination Frame Format Redirect Errors
-------------- ------------- ------------ ---------------
Module Port Module Port
-- -- -- -- -- --
-- -- -- -- -- --
-- -- -- -- -- --
-- -- -- -- -- --
-- -- -- -- -- --
-- -- -- -- -- --
-- -- -- -- -- --
-- -- -- -- -- --
Src Port [ 1] Dest Port [ 1] Frame Format [NORMAL ] Status [ADD]
Src Module [ 6] Dest Module [ 1] Redirect Errors [ ON]
SAVE EXIT RETURN
Figure 21. Port Redirect Configuration Screen
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Port Redirect Configuration Screen Fields
The following information briefly explains each Port Redirect Configuration
Screen field.
Source Port (Read-only)
This field displays the port number of the ports that are set as source ports.
Destination Port (Read-only)
This field displays the port number of the ports that are set as destination ports.
NOTE Only one destination port may be assigned to a source port.
Source Port [ x] (Modifiable)
This field allows a user to change a selected port [ x] to a source port.
Destination Port [ x] (Modifiable)
This field allows a user to change a selected port [ x ] to a destination port.
Status (Toggle)
This field allows a user to add or delete source and destination ports selected in the Source Port [ x ] and Destination Port [ x ] fields.
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VLAN Redirect Configuration Screen
The VLAN Redirect Configuration Screen, Figure 22, allows a user to select a source module and VLAN ID and a destination module and port as well as add a new VLAN Redirect or delete an existing one. For example, VLAN ID 1 can be set as the source VLAN ID with port 2 as the destination port. Traffic from VLAN 1 is then automatically redirected to port 2 according to the Frame Format setting for that source VLAN. The Frame Format setting determines the format in which the frames received belonging to the source VLAN are redirected to the destination port. The frames can be forwarded in the frame format as received, tagged, or untagged.
The VLAN redirect function is very useful for troubleshooting purposes, as it allows traffic associated with a particular VLAN to be sent to a particular port where, with the use of an analyzer or RMON probe, all current traffic from the source VLAN can be examined.
NOTE
Although traffic associated with a particular VLAN is sent to the destination port, normal switching is still performed for all frames on the source port.
SmartSwitch 9000 Local Management
VLAN Redirect Configuration
Module Name: 9H531-24 Firmware Revision: 01.00.00
Slot Number: 11 BOOTPROM Revision: 01.00.00
Source Destination Frame Format Redirect Errors
-------------- ------------- ------------ ---------------
Module VlanID Module Port
-- -- -- -- -- --
-- -- -- -- -- --
-- -- -- -- -- --
-- -- -- -- -- --
-- -- -- -- -- --
-- -- -- -- -- --
-- -- -- -- -- --
-- -- -- -- -- --
Src VlanID 1 Dest Port [ 1] Frame Format [RECEIVED] Status [ADD]
Src Module [ 11] Dest Module [ 1] Redirect Errors UNSUPPORTED
SAVE EXIT RETURN
Figure 22. VLAN Redirect Configuration Screen
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VLAN Redirect Configuration Screen Fields
The following information briefly explains each VLAN Redirect Configuration
Screen field.
Source Module (Read-Only)
This field shows which modules are currently set as source modules.
Source VLAN ID (Read-Only)
This field shows the VLAN ID of the VLANs that are currently set as source
VLANs.
Destination Module (Read-Only)
This field shows which modules are currently set as destination modules.
Destination Port (Read-Only)
This field shows which ports are currently set as destination ports. Multiple
VLAN IDs may be assigned to a destination port.
Frame Format (Read-Only)
This field displays the current frame format setting: RECEIVED, TAGGED or
UNTAGGED. The default is RECEIVED.
• RECEIVED – Frames are redirected in the format that they were received by the module.
• TAGGED – Frames are transmitted on the destination port with a VLAN tag inserted according to the frame classification of the receiving port.
• UNTAGGED – Frames are transmitted on the destination port without a
VLAN tag regardless of the format of the received frame.
Src VLAN ID [ n] (Modifiable)
This field is used to enter the VLAN ID of the VLAN that is to be changed to a source VLAN. A VLAN can not be redirected to more than one port at a time.
Src Module [ n] (Selectable)
This field is used to select the module [n] that is to be changed to a source module.
Dest Port [ n] (Selectable)
This field is used to select the port [n] that is to be changed to a destination port. If a port is currently being redirected, it will not display as a selectable port.
Dest Module [ n] (Selectable)
This field is used to select the module [n] that is to be changed to a destination module.
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Frame Format (Selectable)
This field is used to select the frame format for the transmission of redirected frames on the destination port. RECEIVED, TAGGED, or UNTAGGED may be selected. Refer to the previously described read-only Frame Format field for details about each format. The default setting is RECEIVED.
Status (Toggle)
This field is used to add or delete source and destination ports selected in the
Source VLAN [n] and Destination Port [n] fields.
Redirect Errors
This field is unsupported (only valid frames can be classified into a VLAN).
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SmartTrunking Configuration Screen
The SmartTrunking Configuration Screen, Figure 23, allows a user to logically group interfaces together between devices to achieve greater bandwidth between those devices.
SmartSwitch 9000 Local Management
SmartTrunking Configuration
Module Name: 9H531-24 Firmware Revision: 00.00.25-M
Slot Number: 13 BOOTPROM Revision: 01.00.00
SmartTrunk Group:
SmartTrunk Logical Port:
Port State Port State Port State
------------------- ------------------- -------------------
SmartTrunk State: [DISABLED] Trunk Protocol:
Add/Remove Group: Group: [ ADD ]
Display Group: Port: 1 [ ADD ]
SAVE UPDATE EXIT RETURN
Figure 23. SmartTrunking Configuration Screen
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SmartTrunking Configuration Screen Fields
The following information briefly explains each SmartTrunking Configuration
Screen field.
SmartTrunk Group (Read-only)
This field displays the title of the group that is active in the screen.
SmartTrunk Logical Port (Read-only)
This field identifies the bridge port number used by all members of the
SmartTrunking group.
SmartTrunk State (Selectable)
This field enables or disables SmartTrunking for all groups defined on the device.
• ENABLE - Select to change state to On
• ENABLED - Currently On
• DISABLE - Select to change state to Off
• DISABLED - Currently Off
Add/Remove Group (Read-only)
This field displays a user-defined 32-character string describing the group of
SmartTrunk ports.
Group (Toggle)
This field can be either of the following:
• ADD - Create a SmartTrunk Group Name. The name field becomes empty, awaiting user input.
• DELETE - Remove the SmartTrunk Group Name. The name field automatically fills with SmartTrunk names found on the device. A user may either type in the name to be deleted or use the SmartTrunk Group field to toggle through the list of names found on the switch.
Display Group
This field displays a list of the SmartTrunk groups available on this device.
Selecting a group updates the table in the center of the screen. The table displays the ports and current state of the members included in the group. If no groups have been created (Added), this field remains blank and the table displays no data.
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Port (Toggle)
When State is:
• ADD - Displays the ports available to add to the displayed group. Ports assigned to other trunk groups will not show up in this list because they are not available to add.
• REMOVE - Displays a list of ports currently assigned to the active SmartTrunk group. They are the only ports available for deletion.
NOTE
A SmartTrunk port in a disabled state will not allow any traffic to flow until the appropriate corresponding trunk group is connected. Inadvertently configuring a user-attached port to a member of a SmartTrunking group will result in a user losing network connectivity.
UPDATE (Command)
This command refreshes the table currently displayed. After making modifications, a user must select the SAVE command to save changes.
NEXT/PREVIOUS (Commands)
These commands will be displayed when there are more than 18 ports.
• To access ports on the device not seen on the primary screen, use the arrow keys to highlight the NEXT command at the bottom of the screen, then press the Return key.
• To view the previous screen of ports, use the arrow keys to highlight the
PREVIOUS command at the bottom of the screen, then press the Return key.
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Broadcast Suppression Configuration Screen
The Broadcast Suppression Configuration Screen, Figure 24, allows a user to throttle the forwarding of broadcast packets. Users can also set limits.
SmartSwitch 9000 Local Management
Broadcast Suppression Configuration
Module Name: 9H531-24 Firmware Revision: 01.00.00
Slot Number: 5 BOOTPROM Revision: 01.00.00
6
7
4
5
2
3
Port# Total RX
1 1234567891
8
9
10
11
12
1234567891
1234567891
1234567891
1234567891
1234567891
1234567891
1234567891
1234567891
1234567891
1234567891
1234567891
Peak Rate Time Since Peak Threshold
15000 999:23:59 150000
15000
15000
999:23:59
999:23:59
150000
150000
15000
15000
15000
15000
15000
15000
15000
15000
15000
999:23:59
999:23:59
999:23:59
999:23:59
999:23:59
999:23:59
999:23:59
999:23:59
999:23:59
150000
150000
150000
150000
150000
150000
150000
150000
150000
Reset Peak
[NO]
[NO]
[NO]
[NO]
[NO]
[NO]
[NO]
[NO]
[NO]
[NO]
[NO]
[NO]
SAVE [13-24] EXIT RETURN
Figure 24. Broadcast Suppression Configuration Screen
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Broadcast Suppression Screen Fields
The following information briefly explains each Broadcast Suppression Screen field.
Port # (Read-only)
This field identifies the number of the port.
Total RX (Read-Only)
This field displays the total number of broadcast frames received.
Peak Rate (Read-Only)
This field displays the number of broadcast frames received per second.
Time Since Peak (Read-Only)
This field displays the time since the peak broadcast frames were received.
Threshold (Modifiable)
This field allows a user to set the desired limit of receive broadcast frames that will be forwarded per port per second.
Reset Peak (Toggle)
This field allows a user to reset the peak rate. Resetting the Peak Rate also resets the Time Since Peak field. The Reset Peak field toggles between [YES] and [NO].
[1-12], or [13-24] (Navigation Key)
When the Broadcast Statistics Screen displays, the current statistics are displayed for the first 12 ports. This field allows a user to step to a second screen for the same type of information for ports 13 through 24. While on the second screen, the user can navigate back to the first screen by selecting the [1-12] option. The user can change the Threshold or Reset Peak Rate fields while in the first or second screen.
Setting the Threshold
To set the Threshold, proceed as follows:
1. Use the arrow keys to highlight the Threshold field for the selected port.
2. Type in the numbers for the desired limit in increments of 10.
3. Use the arrow keys to highlight the SAVE command at the bottom of the screen.
4. Press ENTER. The message “SAVED OK” displays.
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Setting the Reset Peak
To set the Reset Peak field to YES or NO, proceed as follows:
1. Use the arrow keys to highlight the Reset Peak field for the selected port.
2. Press the Space Bar to select YES or NO.
3. Use the arrow keys to highlight the SAVE command at the bottom of the screen.
4. Press ENTER. The message “SAVED OK” displays.
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802.1 Configuration Menu Screen
The 802.1 Configuration Menu Screen, Figure 25, provides access to the Switch
Configuration Screen, the 802.1Q Configuration Menu Screen, the 802.1 Priority
Menu Screen, and the GARP Configuration Screen.
NOTE
These screens are only available when the Operational Mode of the General
Configuration Screen is set to 802.1 Switching.
SmartSwitch 9000 Local Management
802.1 Configuration Menu
Module Name: 9H531-24 Firmware Revision: 01.00.00
Slot Number: 6 BOOTPROM Revision: 01.00.00
SWITCH CONFIGURATION
802.1Q VLAN CONFIGURATION MENU
802.1 PRIORITY CONFIGURATION MENU
GARP CONFIGURATION MENU
RATE LIMITING CONFIGURATION
EXIT RETURN
Figure 25. 802.1 Configuration Menu Screen
• For information regarding the Switch Configuration Screen, see page 72.
• For information regarding the 802.1Q Configuration Screen, see page 76.
• For information regarding the 802.1 Priority Configuration Menu Screen, see page 97.
• For information regarding the GARP Configuration Menu Screen, see page 111.
• For information regarding the Inbound Rate Limiting Configuration Screen, see page 120.
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Switch Configuration Screen
The Switch Configuration Screen, Figure 26, provides the basic setup options to set the type of Spanning Tree Algorithm (802.1D, DEC, or NONE) and the aging time used for deleting old entries in the filtering database.
To access the Switch Configuration Screen from the 802.1 Configuration Menu
Screen, use the arrow keys to highlight the SWITCH CONFIGURATION menu item and press ENTER. The Switch Configuration Screen displays ports 1 through
8.
This screen is displayed in 802.1d Switch or 802.1Q VLAN mode only.
SmartSwitch 9000 Local Management
Switch Configuration
Module Name: 9H531-24 Firmware Revision: 01.00.00
Slot Number: 5 BOOTPROM Revision: 01.00.00
Switch Address: 00-00-00-00-00-00
Numbers of Ports: 26
6
7
4
5
8
2
3
Port #
1
MAC Address
11-22-33-44-55-66
11-22-33-44-55-66
11-22-33-44-55-66
11-22-33-44-55-66
11-22-33-44-55-66
11-22-33-44-55-66
11-22-33-44-55-66
11-22-33-44-55-66
Type of STA: [IEEE]
Age Time: [300]
State
Learning
Listening
Standby
Learning
Listening
Standby
Learning
Learning
Status
[ENABLED]
[DISABLED]
[ENABLED]
[DISABLED]
[ENABLED]
[DISABLED]
[ENABLED]
[ENABLED]
SAVE EXIT [9-16] [17-24] [25-26] RETURN
Figure 26. Switch Configuration Screen
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Switch Configuration Screen Fields
The following information briefly explains each Switch Configuration Screen field.
Switch Address (Read-only)
This field displays the base MAC address of the switch.
Number of Ports (Read-only)
This field displays the total number of switched ports on the module. Depending on the optional interface, there can be many virtual WAN or ATM ports that will display on this screen.
Type of STA (Toggle)
This field allows a user to set the method that bridges use to decide which bridge is the controlling (Root) bridge when two or more bridges exist in parallel
(Spanning Tree Algorithm). Press the Space Bar to toggle to the desired value.
Valid types are:
• DEC
• IEEE
• NONE (default)
Numbers of Ports (Read-only)
This field displays the number of ports on the module.
Age Time (Selectable)
This field allows the user to set the amount of time (in seconds) the module will keep an address in its switch table before discarding it. The module will discard an address from its switch table if it does not receive a valid packet from the applicable address in the amount of time specified in the Age Time field. The default is 300.
Port # (Read-Only)
This field lists each bridge port on the module. If the number of ports is greater than eight, then the additional ports are listed on subsequent screens.
The last six ports in the Port # field are defined as virtual interfaces until SmartTrunking trunk Groups are configured. They are initially displayed as disabled and without a MAC
Address. For more information on SmartTrunking, please refer to the SmartTrunking Users
Guide.
MAC Address (Read-only)
This field displays the hardware address of each listed interface.
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State (Read-only)
This field displays the current state of each listed interface. The possible interface states include:
Disabling:
Learning:
Management has disabled this interface. No traffic can be received or forwarded while the interface is disabled.
The bridge is learning this interface’s network addresses. The bridge enters the learning state when the Transparent Database is created (during start-up or after being deleted), or when the
Spanning Tree Algorithm detects a network topology change.
Listening: The bridge is not adding information to the Transparent Database.
The bridge is monitoring BPDU traffic while preparing to move from the learning to the forwarding state.
Forwarding: The bridge is on-line and this interface is forwarding traffic.
Blocking: This interface will not forward any traffic through the bridge.
Status (Toggle)
This field allows a user to set the forwarding status of the listed interface. Press the Space Bar to toggle to the desired value. Valid values are:
• ENABLED (default)
• DISABLED
Setting the Age Time
To set the Age Time, proceed as follows:
1. Use the arrow keys to highlight the Age Time field.
2. Enter the desired Age Time in increments of 10. The available Age Time range is 10 seconds to 1,000,000 seconds with the default value of 300 seconds.
3. Use the arrow keys to highlight the SAVE command at the bottom of the screen. If the entry is not in the range, the Event Message will come up with an error message giving the correct range, and the field will refresh with the previous Age Time.
4. Press ENTER. The message “SAVED OK” displays.
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Setting (Enabling or Disabling) the Port Status
NOTE
Disabling the port status of a backplane connection will block the module from passing user traffic to the applicable module slot in the SmartSwitch 9000 chassis.
SNMP and other management traffic (e.g., ping and Telnet traffic), however, will still pass via the backplane to the applicable module slot.
To set the status of an interface (port), proceed as follows:
1. Use the arrow keys to highlight the Status field of the port.
2. Use the Space Bar to toggle to either ENABLED or DISABLED.
3. Use the arrow keys to highlight the SAVE command at the bottom of the screen.
4. Press ENTER. The message “SAVED OK” displays.
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802.1Q VLAN Configuration Menu Screen
The 802.1Q VLAN Configuration Menu Screen, Figure 27, provides access to various configuration screens.
SmartSwitch 9000 Local Management
802.1Q VLAN Configuration Menu
Module Name: 9H531-24 Firmware Revision: 01.00.00
Slot Number: 6 BOOTPROM Revision: 01.00.00
MODULE/VLAN CONFIGURATION
PORT ASSIGNMENT CONFIGURATION
PORT FILTERING CONFIGURATION
VLAN FORWARDING CONFIGURATION
VLAN CLASSIFICATION CONFIGURATION
EXIT RETURN
Figure 27. 802.1Q VLAN Configuration Menu Screen
• For information regarding the Module/VLAN Configuration Screen, see page 77.
• For information regarding the Port Assignment Configuration Screen, see page 83.
• For information regarding the Port Filtering Configuration Screen, see page 85.
• For information regarding the VLAN Forwarding Configuration Screen, see page 87.
• For information regarding the VLAN Classification Configuration Screen, see page 89.
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Module/VLAN Configuration Screen
The Module/VLAN Configuration Screen, Figure 28, allows a user to define the operating characteristics of the switch, to add, name, delete, enable, and disable
VLANs, and assign VLANs to FIDs. The screen can display up to eight VLANs simultaneously.
NOTE
A VLAN name cannot be used twice for two different VLAN IDs and, if attempted, a message will appear on the Event Message Line. A user may change the name of a VLAN by “Adding” a currently-used VLAN ID again with a different VLAN name, which will write over the old VLAN name.
SmartSwitch 9000 Local Management
Device VLAN Configuration
Module Name: 9H531-24 Firmware Revision: 01.00.00
Slot Number: 6 BOOTPROM Revision: 01.00.00
Forward Default VLAN Out All Ports: [NO ]
VLAN ID FID VLAN Name Admin Status
1 1 DEFAULT VLAN [ENABLED ]
VLAN ID: 1 FID: 1 VLAN Name:DEFAULT VLAN [ADD]
SAVE EXIT RETURN
Figure 28. Module/VLAN Configuration Screen
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Module/VLAN Configuration Screen Fields
The following information briefly explains each Module/VLAN Configuration
Screen field.
Forward Default VLAN Out All Ports (Toggle)
This field can be either of the following:
• YES - The default VLAN (VLAN ID 1) will be added to the forwarding list of all ports that don’t currently include it, and it will remain on the list when the
PVID is changed.
• NO (default) - The default VLAN will be removed from the forwarding list of all ports that do not have the default VLAN as the PVID, and will be removed if the PVID is changed from the Default VLAN.
VLAN ID (Read-only)
This field displays the assigned VLAN IDs that are configured in the module.
Initially, only the Default VLAN (VLAN ID: 1) is listed.
FID (Read-only)
This field displays the names assigned to the corresponding VLAN IDs. If a name has not been assigned to a VLAN, the VLAN Name field displays, “Not Defined”.
VLAN Name (Read-only)
If a VLAN name is not associated with a VLAN ID, the VLAN name section in the list will display “Not Defined”.
Admin Status (Toggle)
This field sets the current state of the associated VLAN. This field can be either of the following:
• Enabled - An enabled VLAN is operational.
• Disabled (default) - A disabled VLAN is not operational. If a VLAN is disabled, all ports assigned to that VLAN will assume a PVID of the default
VLAN.
VLAN ID (Modifiable)
This field allows a user to select or define a new VLAN ID. The range is 2 through
4096.
FID: (Modifiable)
This field displays the FID currently associated with the VLAN typed in the
VLAN ID field. A new number can be typed into the FID field to reassign the
VLAN to a different filtering database. Each VLAN will default to a FID that matches its VLAN ID and can be changed to a FID from 1 to 1094.
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VLAN Name (Modifiable/Toggle)
This field allows a user to assign or change names of VLANs. The VLAN Name
(with up to 32 characters) is an optional attribute of a VLAN, and is not required for VLAN operation.
Defining a VLAN
To define a VLAN, proceed as follows:
1. Use the arrow keys to highlight the VLAN ID field.
2. Enter the VLAN ID using a unique number between 2 and 4094. The VLAN
IDs of 0, 1, and 4095 may not be used for user-defined VLANs.
If an illegal number is entered, the Event Message Line will display:
”PERMISSIBLE RANGE FOR VLAN IDS: 2 to 4094” and the field will refresh with the previous value.
NOTE
Each VLAN ID must be unique. If a duplicate VLAN ID is entered, the switch assumes that the Administrator intends to modify the existing VLAN.
3. If the VLAN is to be assigned to a different filtering database, use the arrow keys to highlight the FID field. If the VLAN is not going to be assigned to a different FID, go to step 5.
4. Type in the ID number of the FID.
5. Use the arrow keys to highlight the VLAN Name field.
6. Type a name of up to 32 ASCII characters in the VLAN Name field . This is an optional attribute of a VLAN, and is not required for VLAN operation.
7. Use the arrow keys to highlight the ADD/DEL field.
8. Press the Space Bar to select ADD for a defined VLAN. Press ENTER. The new VLAN will be added to the VLAN list. The message “VLAN ADDED” displays in the Event Message Line in the upper left-hand corner of the screen.
The VLAN will not be saved to the switch until the configuration is saved.
9. Use the arrow keys to highlight the SAVE command at the bottom of the screen. Press ENTER. The message “SAVED OK” displays.
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Changing the VLAN to FID Association
To change the association of a VLAN to a FID, proceed as follows:
1. Use the arrow keys to highlight the VLAN ID field.
2. Enter the VLAN ID of the VLAN of which the FID association is to be changed.
3. If an illegal number is entered, the Event Message Line will display:
”PERMISSIBLE RANGE FOR VLAN IDS: 2 to 4094” and the field will refresh with the previous value.
4. Use the arrow keys to highlight the FID field.
5. Type in the ID number of the FID. If the ID number is valid, the Event
Message Line in the upper left hand corner of the screen displays “VLAN #
UPDATED”, where # represents the entered ID number.
6. Use the arrow keys to highlight the SAVE command at the bottom of the screen. Press ENTER. The message “SAVED OK” displays.
Renaming a VLAN
To change the name of an existing VLAN, proceed as follows:
1. Enter the VLAN ID. The VLAN Name field will automatically update to display the VLAN’s current name.
2. Use the arrow keys to highlight the VLAN Name field.
3. Type a name of up to 32 ASCII characters in the VLAN Name field. Press
ENTER. If the name is valid, the Event Message Line in the upper left hand corner of the screen displays “VLAN # UPDATED”, where # represents the entered VLAN name.
4. Use the arrow keys to highlight the SAVE command at the bottom of the screen. Press ENTER. The message “SAVED OK” displays.
Deleting a VLAN
To delete a VLAN from the current VLAN list, proceed as follows:
1. Enter the VLAN ID. The VLAN Name field will automatically update to display the VLAN’s name if that VLAN has been previously configured.
2. Use the arrow keys to highlight the ADD/DEL field.
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3. Press the Space Bar to select DEL. Press ENTER. The VLAN is removed from the list. The message “VLAN DELETED” displays in the Event Message Line in the upper left-hand corner of the screen.
4. Use the arrow keys to highlight the SAVE command at the bottom of the screen. Press ENTER. The message “SAVED OK” displays.
NOTE The default VLAN cannot be deleted from the list.
Enabling VLANs
To enable a VLAN, proceed as follows:
1. Use the arrow keys to highlight the Admin Status field of the selected VLAN.
2. Press the Space Bar to toggle the field to display Enabled.
3. Use the arrow keys to highlight the SAVE command at the bottom of the screen.
4. Press ENTER. The message “SAVED OK” displays.
Disabling VLANs
To disable a VLAN, proceed as follows:
1. Use the arrow keys to highlight the Admin Status field of the selected VLAN.
2. Press the Space Bar to toggle the field to display Disabled.
3. Use the arrow keys to highlight the SAVE command at the bottom of the screen.
4. Press ENTER. The message “SAVED OK” displays.
NOTE The default VLAN cannot be disabled.
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Changing the Forwarding Mode
To change the forwarding mode of the switch, proceed as follows:
1. Use the arrow keys to highlight the Forward Default VLAN Out All Ports field.
2. Press the Space Bar or BACKSPACE to toggle between YES and NO. The YES selection places the default VLAN (VLAN ID=1) in the Port VLAN Lists of all ports on the switch. The NO selection removes the default VLAN from the
Port VLAN Lists of all ports, unless those ports have a PVID of 1 (those belonging to only the Default VLAN).
3. Use the arrow keys to highlight the SAVE command at the bottom of the screen.
4. Press ENTER. The message “SAVED OK” displays.
Paging Through the VLAN List
To display additional VLANs that do not display in the current VLAN List as shown on the screen, use the NEXT or PREVIOUS commands located at the bottom of the screen, as follows:
NOTE
The NEXT and PREVIOUS fields will only display if there are further VLAN
List entries to page through.
1. To display the next screen, use the arrow keys to highlight NEXT. Press
ENTER to view the entries on the next screen.
2. To display the previous screen, use the arrow keys to highlight PREVIOUS.
Press ENTER to view the entries on the previous screen.
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Port Assignment Configuration Screen
The Port Assignment Configuration Screen, Figure 29, allows a user to select a port’s mode of operation and assign each port a Port VLAN Identification (PVID).
SmartSwitch 9000 Local Management
Port Assignment Configuration
Module Name: 9H531-24 Firmware Revision: 01.00.00
Slot Number: 5 BOOTPROM Revision: 01.00.00
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Port
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Port Mode
[ID TRUNK]
[ID TRUNK]
[HYBRID]
[HYBRID]
[HYBRID]
[HYBRID]
[HYBRID]
[HYBRID]
[HYBRID]
[HYBRID]
[HYBRID]
[HYBRID]
VLAN ID
[0001]
[0001]
[0011]
[0100]
[0111]
[1000]
[1111]
[2000]
[2222]
[3333]
[4044]
[4094]
VLAN Name
ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZABCDEFGH abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyzabcdefgh abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyzabcdefgh abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyzabcdefgh abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyzabcdefgh abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyzabcdefgh abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyzabcdefgh abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyzabcdefgh abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyzabcdefgh abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyzabcdefgh abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyzabcdefgh abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyzabcdefgh
SAVE PREVIOUS NEXT EXIT RETURN
Figure 29. Port Assignment Configuration Screen
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Port Assignment Configuration Screen Fields
The following information briefly explains each Port Assignment Configuration
Screen field.
Port Mode (Selectable)
This field can be one of the following:
• 1Q Trunk - This mode sets the port to transmit all frames with a Tag Header included in the frame, excluding BPDUs, and a forwarding list that includes all
VLANs. The primary purpose of 1Q Trunk mode is to directly connect the switch to other 802.1Q aware switches. The Forwarding list is modifiable to deny access to backbone connections for certain VLAN(s).
• 1D Trunk - This mode sets the port to transmit all frames without a tag header and a forwarding list that includes all VLANs. The primary purpose of 1D
Trunk mode is to connect the switch to a legacy 802.1D switch fabric or allow multiple VLANs to share services while still containing their unknown traffic.
The forwarding list is modifiable to deny access to certain VLAN(s). The PVID is the default VLAN and, if the switch is configured to Forward Default VLAN
Out All Ports, allows incoming frames to be forwarded out all ports and for any response to be able to reach the original source.
• Hybrid (default) - This mode has a PVID of the Default VLAN and a
Forwarding list of the Default VLAN. Any change of the PVID results in the removal of the previous PVID from the forwarding list and replacing it with the new PVID. There is one exception - if the switch is configured to Forward
Default VLAN Out All Ports, then the Default PVID remains on the
Forwarding List. The Forwarding list always has a frame type of untagged for the entry that matches the PVID.
VLAN ID (Toggle)
This field toggles through all configured VLANs. Selection of a VLAN sets the port’s PVID and also places an entry in the forwarding list for that VLAN with a frame type as untagged. All untagged frames received on the port will be classified into the selected VLAN. The default PVID is the Default VLAN.
VLAN Name (Read-only)
This field displays the name of the VLAN.
Next/Previous (Commands)
When the screen display is full, these commands change the ports displayed on the screen for the selected module.
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Port Filtering Configuration Screen
The Port Filtering Configuration Screen, Figure 30, allows the filtering of inbound packets from being considered for forwarding by the switch. It also lists the
VLANs that have been configured to egress the port.
SmartSwitch 9000 Local Management
Port Filtering Configuration
Module Name: 9H531-24 Firmware Revision: 01.00.00
Slot Number: 6 BOOTPROM Revision: 01.00.00
Port VLAN List
VLAN ID: VLAN Name:
1 DEFAULT VLAN
Filter Using VLAN List: [NO]
Port: [ 1] Filter All Untagged Frames: [NO]
SAVE EXIT RETURN
Figure 30. Port Filtering Configuration Screen
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Port Filtering Configuration Screen Fields
The following information briefly explains each Port Filtering Configuration
Screen field.
VLAN ID (Modifiable)
This field displays the VLAN ID of the VLANs that are configured to have their frames transmitted out the port selected in the Port # field.
VLAN Name (Read-only)
This field displays the names of the VLANs associated with the VLAN ID. If a
VLAN does not have a name, “Not Defined” is displayed.
Port # (Selectable)
This field allows a user to step to the port number of the interface being configured including the selection of ALL ports.
Filter using VLAN List (Toggle)
This field allows a user to filter out (drop) frames that are classified, via their
VLAN tag, as belonging to a VLAN that is not on the Port VLAN List and prevent them from being forwarded by the switch.
This field can be either of the following:
• Yes - Filter frames according to the Port VLAN List.
• No - Allows the switch to forward the frames. This is the default.
Filter All Untagged Frames (Toggle)
This field allows a user to filter out all incoming untagged frames so they will not be forwarded by the switch.
This field can be either of the following:
• Yes - Enable the filtering of untagged frames.
• No - Allow the switch to forward untagged frames. This is the default.
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VLAN Forwarding Configuration Screen
The VLAN Forwarding Configuration Screen, Figure 31, allows a user to define/view which ports are included in the VLANs Forwarding List and whether to include a Tag Header in a frame being transmitted out each port
NOTE
If the device is configured to operate in 802.1Q mode, the default VLAN will be associated with each port’s forwarding list, with the frame type of UNTAGGED by default.
The next section describes the selection of a configured VLAN and the ability to add or delete ports from the VLAN Forwarding List and define or change the
Frame Type for the selected port.
SmartSWITCH 9000 Local Management
VLAN Forwarding Configuration
Module Name: 9H531-24 Firmware Revision: 01.01.10
Slot Number: 11 BOOTPROM Revision: 01.00.03
Current VLAN Ports Port Type Frame Format
Port 1 Fast Ethernet Untagged
Port 2 Fast Ethernet Untagged
Port 3 Fast Ethernet Untagged
Port 4 Fast Ethernet Untagged
Port 5 Fast Ethernet Untagged
Port 6 Fast Ethernet Untagged
Port 7 Fast Ethernet Untagged
Port 8 Fast Ethernet Untagged
VLAN ID: [ 1] VLAN Name: DEFAULT VLAN [ADD]
Port: [ 1] Fast Ethernet Frame Format: [UNTAGGED]
SAVE NEXT EXIT RETURN
Figure 31. VLAN Forwarding Configuration Screen
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VLAN Forwarding Configuration Screen Fields
The following information briefly explains each VLAN Forwarding
Configuration Screen field.
Current VLAN Ports (Read-only)
This field displays the ports that are currently configured to transmit frames classified to the selected VLAN.
Port Type (Read-only)
This field displays the MIB2 interface description for the selected switch port.
Frame Format (Read-only)
This field displays the frame format (Tagged or Untagged) for the frames of the selected VLAN that the port will transmit.
VLAN ID (Modifiable)
This field allows a user to select the identification of the VLAN under examination. This screen displays the list of ports currently configured to transmit frames for the VLAN ID in this field.
VLAN Name (Read-only)
This field displays the name associated with the VLAN ID.
ADD/DELETE (Command)
This field allows the user to add or delete a port from the VLAN Forwarding List.
Port (Selectable)
This field allows a user to select a port to add or remove from the list and define or change the VLAN Frame Type for the selected port.
Frame Format (Selectable)
This field allows the user to select the format of frames (Tagged or Untagged) that will be transmitted by the selected port for this VLAN. The default is Untagged.
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VLAN Classification Configuration Screen
The VLAN Classification Configuration Screen, Figure 32, allows a user to do the following:
• Display the VLAN ID (VID), Protocol Classification, and Description of each classification of the current entries
• Assign VLANs according to Classification rules
• Add/delete a VID and associated classification entry
When a frame is received that already contains an 802.1Q frame tag, frame classification is not implemented. Instead, the frame is processed by the
SmartSwitch device according to the information contained in the 802.1Q frame tag.
SmartSwitch 9000 Local Management
VLAN Classification Configuration
Module Name: 9H531-24 Firmware Revision: 01.00.00
Slot Number: 6 BOOTPROM Revision: 01.00.00
VID Classification Description
----- ------------------ -----------------------------------------------
VID: Classification: Ethernet II Type:
1 [Ether II Type ] [IPX ]
ADD DEL ALL EXIT RETURN
Figure 32. VLAN Classification Configuration Screen
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VLAN Classification Configuration Screen Fields
The following information briefly explains each VLAN Classification
Configuration Screen field.
VID (Read-only)
This field (VLAN Identification) displays the VIDs currently associated with a protocol classification.
Classification (Read-only)
This field displays the classification associated with the VLAN in the VID column.
For a list of classifications, see Table 9.
Description (Read-only)
This field provides the description of the classification.
VID (Modifiable)
This field is used to enter the VID of a VLAN to be associated with the classification selected in the Classification field.
Classification (Selectable)
This field is used to select the classification method that will be associated with the VLAN entered in the VID field. There can be up to three fields involved, depending on the classification selected.
Classification
Src MAC Address
Dest MAC Address
Bil MAC Address
IP Fragments
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Table 9. Classification List
Subclassification and
Options
MAC Address
00-00-00-00-00-00
MAC Address
00-00-00-00-00-00
MAC Address
00-00-00-00-00-00
MAC Address
00-00-00-00-00-00
Custom or Mask Value
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Classification
Ethernet II Type>
802.3 SAP>
IP TOS
IP Protocol Type
IPX COS
IPX Packet Type
Src IP Address
Dest IP Address
Table 9. Classification List (Continued)
Subclassification and
Options
Ethernet II Type:
- IPX
- DOD IP
- ARP
- RARP
- AppleTalk
- Banyan Vines
- DECNET
- CUSTOM >
SSAP/DSAP (803.2):
- IP
- IPX
- IPX RAW
- NETBIOS
- BANYAN
- SNA
- CUSTOM >
Type of Service: 0x0000
IP Protocol Type:
- TCP
- UDP
- ICMP
- IGMP
- OSPF
- CUSTOM >
IPX Class Of Service:
000
IPX Packet Type
- Hello or SAP
- RIP
- Echo Packet
- Error Packet
- NetWare 386/SAP
- Seq. Pkt Protocol
- NetWare 286
- CUSTOM >
IP Address:
000.000.000.000
IP Address:
000.000.000.000
Custom or Mask Value
Type Value: 0x0000 1
DSAP/SSAP Type: 0x0000
Protocol Type: 000
IPX Packet Type: 00
Mask:
000.000.000.000
Mask:
000.000.000.000
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Classification
Bil IP Address
Src IPX Network
Dest IPX Network
Bil IPX Network
Src UDP Port
Dest UDP Port
Bil UDP Port
Table 9. Classification List (Continued)
Subclassification and
Options
IP Address:
000.000.000.000
IPX Network Num:
0x00000000
IPX Network Num:
0x00000000
IPX Network Num:
0x00000000
IP UDP Port:
- FTP Data
- FTP
- BOOTP Server
- BOOTP Client
- RIP
- Telnet
- TFTP
- HTTP
- DNS
- SMTP
- POP3
- IMAP2
- IMAP3
- NETBIOS Name Serv
- NETBIOS Datagram
- NETBIOS Sess Serv
- CUSTOM >
IP UDP Port:
- Same selection as for
Scr UDP Port
Classification
IP UDP Port:
- Same selection as for
Scr UDP Port
Classification
Custom or Mask Value
Mask:
000.000.000.000
UDP Port Number: 00000
UDP Port Number: 00000
UDP Port Number: 00000
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Classification
Src TCP Port
Dest TCP Port
Bil TCP Port
Src IPX Socket
Table 9. Classification List (Continued)
Subclassification and
Options
TCP Port:
- FTPData
- FTP
- BOOTP Server
- BOOTP Client
- RIP
- Telnet
- TFTP
- HTTP
- DNS
- SMTP
- POP3
- IMAP2
- IMAP3
- NETBIOS Name Serv
- NETBIOS Datagram
- NETBIOS Sess Serv
- CUSTOM >
TCP Port:
- Same selection as for
Scr TCP Port
Classification
TCP Port:
- Same selection as for
Scr TCP Port
Classification
IPX Socket:
- NCP
- SAP
- RIP
- NETBIOS
- Diagnostics
- NLSP
- IPX WAN
- CUSTOM>
Custom or Mask Value
TCP Port Number: 00000
TCP Port Number: 00000
TCP Port Number: 00000
IPX Socket Type: 00000
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Classification
Dest IPX Socket
Bil IPX Socket
Table 9. Classification List (Continued)
Subclassification and
Options
IPX Socket:
- Same selection as for
Scr IPX Socket
Classification
IPX Socket:
- Same selection as for
Scr IPX Socket
Classification
Custom or Mask Value
IPX Socket Type: 00000
IPX Socket Type: 00000
1
Any fragmented IP frame received is Classified to the priority identification
(PID) and forwarded out the ports configured in the Protocol Port Configuration
Screen.
Classification Precedence Rules
When there are multiple classifications assigned to a SmartSwitch device, the
SmartSwitch device must determine which classification takes precedence according to the Classification Preference Rules. The order of precedence is predefined in the SmartSwitch device and cannot be changed.
NOTE
It is important that you have a comprehensive understanding of the precedence concept before configuring the SmartSwitch device, as these rules can have a significant impact on network operation.
Table 10 lists the ISO Layer, associated classification and precedence levels.
NOTE
In Table 10, the following applies:
– Highest precedence is 1a.
– Lowest precedence is 6.
– Exact Match indicates a match of an explicitly defined address.
– Best Match indicates a match of an entire subnet, or range of addresses within a subnet.
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Table 10. Classification Precedence
Precedence Level Classification Type
Layer 2
Source MAC Address Best Match 1a
Destination MAC Address Best Match 1b
1a
1b
EtherType 6
SAP 6
Layer 3
IP TOS
IP Type
IPX COS
IPX Type
Layer 3
Source IP Address Exact Match
Source IP Address Best Match
6
6
5a
5b
5a
5b
2a
2b
Destination IP Address Exact Match
Destination IP Address Best Match
Source IPX Network Number
Destination IPX Network Number
IP Fragments
Layer 4
UDP Port Source
UDP Port Destination
2c
2d
2a
2b
3
4a
4b
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Table 10. Classification Precedence (Continued)
Classification Type Precedence Level
TCP Source Port
TCP Destination Port
IPX Socket Source
IPX Socket Destination
4a
4b
4a
4b
The precedence concept is illustrated in the following example:
Example
A network administrator has defined the following two classifications involving priorities:
• All frames with an IP TOS value of AA (Layer 3, precedence level 5a) are assigned to priority 7.
• All frames with a TCP source port number of 80 (Layer 4, precedence level 4a) are assigned to priority 3.
In this example, a frame that is received with a TOS value of AA, and a TCP port number of 80, will be assigned to priority 3. This is because the TCP port number classifications take precedence over IP TOS classifications.
The key thing to remember is that the SmartSwitch devices will classify frames based on one of the classification options.
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802.1 Priority Configuration Menu Screen
The 802.1 Priority Configuration Menu Screen, Figure 33, provides access to various configuration screens.
SmartSwitch 9000 Local Management
802.1 Priority Configuration Menu
Module Name: 9H531-24 Firmware Revision: 01.00.00
Slot Number: 6 BOOTPROM Revision: 01.00.00
PORT PRIORITY CONFIGURATION
ADVANCED PORT PRIORITY CONFIGURATION
TRANSMIT QUEUES CONFIGURATION
PROTOCOL PRIORITY CONFIGURATION
EXIT RETURN
Figure 33. 802.1 Priority Configuration Menu Screen
• For information regarding the Port Priority Configuration Screen, see page 98.
• For information regarding the Advanced Port Priority Configuration Screen, see page 102.
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Port Priority Configuration Screen
The Port Priority Configuration Screen, Figure 34, sets the port default transmit priority (0 through 7) of each port (1 through 24 for the 9H531-24, or 1 through 17 or 18 for the 9H532-17), so that frames received through the ports without priority information in their tag header are tagged according to the default settings. For example, if the priority of a port is set to 5, all frames received through that port without a priority in their tag header are classified as a priority 5.
NOTE
The Port Priority Configuration Screen does not display when the operational mode of the device is set to SECURE FAST VLAN.
To access the Port Priority Configuration Screen from the 802.1 Priority
Configuration Menu Screen, use the arrow keys to highlight the PORT
PRIORITY CONFIGURATION menu item and press ENTER. The Port Priority
Configuration Screen displays.
SmartSwitch 9000 Local Management
Port Priority Configuration
Module Name: 9H531-24 Firmware Revision: 01.00.00
Slot Number: 5 BOOTPROM Revision: 01.00.00
Port#
1
2
3
6
7
4
5
8
9
10
11
12
Priority Port# Priority Port# Priority Port# Priority
[1] 13 [1] 25 [1] 37 [1]
[2]
[2]
14
15
[2]
[2]
26
27
[2]
[2]
38
39
[2]
[2]
[3]
[3]
[4]
[4]
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17
18
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[3]
[3]
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[3]
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[3]
[3]
[4]
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[5]
[5]
[6]
[6]
[7]
20
21
22
23
[5]
[5]
[6]
[6]
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33
34
35
[5]
[5]
[6]
[6]
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45
46
47
24 [7] 36 [7] 48
Set All Switch Port’s Priority [7]
[5]
[5]
[6]
[6]
[7]
SAVE PREVIOUS NEXT EXIT RETURN
Figure 34. Port Priority Configuration Screen
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Port Priority Configuration Screen Fields
The following information briefly explains each Port Priority Configuration
Screen field.
Port # (Read-Only)
This field displays each switched port on the device.
Priority (Selectable)
This field allows a user to select the transmit priority that will be added to the tag header of frames received without the priority indicated in their tag header. The user can select a priority of 0 (lowest priority) through 7 (highest priority) for each port. All ports are set to the default value of “0” when the device is initialized.
NOTE
Frames with priority indicated in their tag header are transmitted out ports only if the associated VLAN is specified to transmit frames with a tagged frame format.
Set All Switch Port’s Priority (Selectable)
This field allows a user to set all ports to one default transmit priority. The user can select a value of 0 (lowest priority) through 7 (highest priority), which applies to all ports.
Setting Switch Port’s Priority Port-by-Port
To set the default port priority on a particular port, proceed as follows:
1. Use the arrow keys to highlight the Priority field for the particular port.
2. Press the Space Bar to step to the appropriate value 0 through 7.
3. Use the arrow keys to highlight the SAVE command at the bottom of the screen.
4. Press ENTER. The message “SAVED OK” displays and the setting is saved.
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Setting the Switch Port Priority on All Ports
To set the switch port priority on all ports:
1. Use the arrow keys to highlight the All Switch Port’s Priority field.
2. Press the Space Bar to select a priority from 0 through 7 (0 is the lowest priority).
3. Use the arrow keys to highlight the SAVE command at the bottom of the screen.
4. Press ENTER. The message “SAVED OK” displays and the setting is saved.
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Advanced Port Priority Configuration Screen
The Advanced Port Priority Configuration Screen, Figure 35, sets the
Priority/Queue Mapping and Priority Regeneration for a particular port and also can be used to change the default port priority.
Priority/Queue Mapping sets the transmit (TX) queue (0 through 3 with 0 being the lowest level TX queue) for each frame priority.
For example, if the TX queue is set to 3 for those frames with a priority 1, then those frames would be transmitted before any frames with a priority that has the
TX queue set to 2 or lower.
Priority Regeneration classifies different types of traffic by reprioritizing received frames to a different transmit priority. For example, the frames with a received
(RX) transmit priority of 3 could be changed to have a transmit priority of 5.
NOTE
The Advanced Port Priority Configuration Screen does not display when the operational mode of the device is set to SECURE FAST VLAN.
To access the Advanced Port Priority Configuration Screen from the Priority
Configuration Menu Screen, use the arrow keys to highlight the ADVANCED
PORT PRIORITY CONFIGURATION menu item and press ENTER. The
Advanced Port Priority Configuration Screen displays.
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SmartSwitch 9000 Local Management
Advanced Port Priority Configuration
Module Name: 9H531-24 Firmware Revision: 01.00.00
Slot Number: 5 BOOTPROM Revision: 01.00.00
Priority/Queue Mapping
Priority TX Queue
0
1
[1]
[1]
4
5
2
3
6
7
[2]
[2]
[3]
[3]
[4]
[4]
Priority Regeneration
RX Priority
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
Default Port Priority: [7]
TX Priority
[0]
[1]
[2]
[3]
[4]
[5]
[6]
[7]
SAVE Port: [ xxx ] EXIT RETURN
Figure 35. Advanced Port Priority Configuration Screen
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Advanced Port Priority Configuration Screen Fields
The following information briefly explains each Advanced Port Priority
Configuration Screen field.
Priority (Read-Only)
This field displays the eight priorities, 0 through 7.
TX Queue (Selectable)
This field enables the frames with a certain priority to be mapped to transmit according to one of four TX queues (0 through 3) with 0 being the lowest transmit level. Table 11 lists the TX Queue default values according to frame priority.
Table 11. TX Queue Mapping Default Values
Priority
TX Queue
0
1
1
0
2
0
3
1
4
2
5
2
6
3
7
3
RX Priority (Read-Only)
This field displays the eight priorities, 0 through 7.
TX Priority (Selectable)
This field enables the frames with a certain RX priority to be changed to transmit according to a different TX priority (0 through 7). For example, all frames with an
RX priority of 3 could be regenerated with a TX priority of 5. The new value would also be inserted in the VLAN tag if the frame is tagged as outbound.
The regenerated priority determines the correct queue as defined in the
Priority/Queue Mapping. Table 12 lists the default values for the TX Priority settings according to RX priority.
Table 12. TX Priority Regeneration Default Values
RX Priority
TX Priority
0
0
1
1
2
2
3
3
4
4
5
5
6
6
7
7
Port # (Modifiable)
This field allows a user to enter the number of the port to be configured. After entering a port number, use the arrow keys, or press ENTER, to refresh the screen and show the current settings for that port.
Default Port Priority (Selectable)
This field sets the default port priority (0 through 7) of the port selected in the Port command.
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Setting the TX Mapping Queues
To set the TX queue for frames with a particular priority:
1. Use the arrow keys to highlight the Port # field.
2. Type in the number of the port to which the TX queue setting applies.
3. Use the arrow keys to highlight the Default Priority field. The screen refreshes and displays the current settings of the port in the Port # field.
4. Use the arrow keys to highlight the TX Queue field for the particular frame priority.
5. Press the Space Bar to step to the appropriate value, 0 through 3. The 0 selection is the lowest level TX queue.
6. If more than one TX queue is to be changed, repeat steps 4 and 5 until all the appropriate TX queue settings are changed.
7. Use the arrow keys to highlight the SAVE command at the bottom of the screen.
8. Press ENTER. The message “SAVED OK” displays and the setting is saved.
Setting the TX Regeneration Priorities
To set the TX priority for frames with a particular RX priority:
1. Use the arrow keys to highlight the Port # field.
2. Type in the number of the port to which the TX priority setting applies.
3. Use the arrow keys to highlight the Default Priority field at the bottom of the screen. The screen refreshes and displays the current settings of the port in the
Port # field.
4. Use the arrow keys to highlight the TX Priority field for the particular RX frame priority.
5. Press the Space Bar to step to the appropriate value, 0 through 7. The 0 selection is the lowest level TX priority value.
6. If more than one TX priority is to be changed, repeat steps 4 and 5 until all the appropriate TX priority settings are changed.
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7. Use the arrow keys to highlight the SAVE command at the bottom of the screen.
8. Press ENTER. The message “SAVED OK” displays and the setting is saved.
Setting the Default Priority
To set the default port priority:
1. Use the arrow keys to highlight the Port # field.
2. Type in the number of the port having the default priority changed.
3. Use the arrow keys to highlight the Default Priority field at the bottom of the screen. The screen refreshes and displays the current settings of the port in the
Port # field.
4. Press the Space Bar to step to the appropriate value, 0 through 7. The 0 selection is the lowest level priority.
5. Use the arrow keys to highlight the SAVE command at the bottom of the screen.
6. Press ENTER.
The message “SAVED OK” displays and the setting is saved. This new setting is reflected in the Port Priority Configuration Screen the next time it is displayed.
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Transmit Queues Configuration Screen
The Transmit Queues Configuration Screen, Figure 36, allows the user to set each port individually, or all ports simultaneously, to either transmit frames according to the priority transmit queues set in the Advanced Priority Configuration Screen, or transmit frames according to a priority based on a percentage of the port transmission capacity allocated for each transmit queue.
Individual ports or all ports may be set to the STRICT 802.1 or WEIGHTED mode of operation. In the STRICT 802.1 mode, frames are transmitted strictly according to the priorities set in the Advanced Priority Configuration Screen. In this mode all frames with a transmit queue of Q3 are transmitted first, followed by those with transmit queues of Q2, then Q1, and finally, Q0.
In the WEIGHTED mode, a percentage (weighted value) is user-assigned to establish the amount of transmission capacity assigned to frames associated with each priority transmit queue (Q0 through Q3 with Q0 being the lowest priority transmit queue). This allows the modification of the strict priority queues so that frames with the lower priority queues are guaranteed some access time to the transmitter.
For example, the transmit queues could be set as follows:
• Q3 to 50%, so at least 50% of the Q3 frames are transmitted.
• Q2 to 25%, so at least 25% of the Q2 frames are transmitted.
• Q1 to 25%, so at least 25% of the Q1 frames are transmitted.
• Q0 to 0%. No Q0 frames will be transmitted until Q3, Q2, and Q1 frames are transmitted.
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SmartSwitch 9000 Local Management
Transmit Queues Configuration
Module Name: 9H531-24 Firmware Revision: 01.00.00
Slot Number: 11 BOOTPROM Revision: 01.00.00
Current Queueing Mode: [STRICT 802.1p]
Q0 Q1 Q2 Q3
Port: [1] Fast Ethernet Number of queues: 4
SAVE SET ALL PORTS EXIT RETURN
Figure 36. Transmit Queues Configuration Screen
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Transmit Queues Configuration Screen Fields
The following information briefly explains each Transmit Queues Configuration
Screen field.
Current Queueing Mode (Toggle)
This field allows a user to toggle between the STRICT 802.1 and WEIGHTED mode. The default setting is STRICT 802.1.
Weights Q0, Q1, Q2, Q3 (Selectable)
This field is used to allocate the percentage of port transmission capacity according to transmit queues Q0 through Q3 (with Q0 being the lowest priority transmit queue).
The weights selected must equal 100% or the values cannot be saved. Default weight distribution is 25% per transmission queue. Selectable percent weight values per priority transmit queue Q0 through Q3 are as follows: 00, 06, 12, 19, 25,
31, 38, 44, 50, 56, 62, 69, 75, 81, 88, 94, 100.
Port (Selectable)
This field is used to step to the port to be configured. As each port is stepped to, the port type (e.g., Ethernet Frontpanel) displays to the right of the selected port number. To display the current weight settings for the selected port, press ENTER.
Number of Queues (Read-Only)
This field indicates the number of queues.
SET ALL PORTS (Command)
This field is used to set all available ports to the current screen settings.
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Priority Classification Configuration Screen
The Priority Classification Configuration Screen, Figure 37, is used to:
• Display the Priority, Protocol Type, and whether the Priority and Protocol Type applies to all configurable ports or only to those ports that are listed in the
Protocol Port Configuration Screen for a particular Priority and Protocol Type.
• Assign a priority to a frame protocol.
• Assign a custom Ether Type to a protocol.
• Add/delete a priority and associated protocol entry.
• Enable or disable the current entries.
When a frame is received and it is untagged, its protocol type is examined before it is transmitted. If the frame is tagged, the frame is transmitted without examination. In either case, the frame is transmitted according to the priority associated with the protocol type established using the Protocol Priority
Configuration Screen. When the frame is transmitted, it is sent to the ports associated with the priority.
SmartSwitch 9000 Local Management
Priority Classification Configuration
Module Name: 9H532-24 Firmware Revision: 01.00.00
Slot Number: 6 BOOTPROM Revision: 01.00.00
PID Classification Description
----- ------------------ -----------------------------------------------
PID: Classification: Ethernet II Type:
1 [Ether II Type ] [IPX ]
ADD DEL ALL EXIT RETURN
Figure 37. Priority Classification Configuration Screen
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Priority Classification Configuration Screen Fields
The following information briefly explains each Priority Classification
Configuration Screen field.
PID (Read-only)
This field (Priority Identification) displays the PIDs currently associated with a protocol classification.
Classification (Read-only)
This field displays the classification associated with the priority in the PID column.
Description (Read-only)
This field provides the description of the classification.
PID (Modifiable)
This field is used to enter the PID of a priority to be associated with the classification selected in the Classification field.
Classification (Selectable)
This field is used to select the classification method that will be associated with the priority entered in the PID field. There can be up to three fields involved, depending on the classification selected. For a list of classifications, see Table 9 on page 1-90.
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GARP Configuration Menu Screen
The GARP Configuration Menu Screen, Figure 38, provides access to screens that allow the user to enable/disable GMRP and GVRP and set individual ports or all ports to GMRP and GVRP.
SmartSwitch 9000 Local Management
GARP Configuration Menu
Module Name: 9H531-24 Firmware Revision: 01.00.00
Slot Number: 11 BOOTPROM Revision: 01.00.00
GARP CONFIGURATION
GMRP CONFIGURATION
EXIT RETURN
Figure 38. GARP Configuration Menu Screen
• For information regarding the GARP Configuration Screen, see page 112.
• For information regarding the GMRP Configuration Screen, see page 116.
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GARP Configuration Screen
The GARP Configuration Screen, Figure 39, allows the user to enable/disable
GMRP and GVRP and set individual ports or all ports to GMRP and GVRP.
SmartSwitch 9000 Local Management
GARP Configuration
Module Name: 9H531-24 Firmware Revision: 01.00.00
Slot Number: 11 BOOTPROM Revision: 01.00.00
Port # GMRP GVRP Port# GMRP GVRP
1 [ Y ] [ Y ] 2 [ Y ] [ Y ]
3 [ Y ] [ Y ] 4 [ Y ] [ Y ]
5 [ Y ] [ Y ] 6 [ Y ] [ Y ]
7 [ Y ] [ Y ] 8 [ Y ] [ Y ]
9 [ Y ] [ Y ] 10 [ Y ] [ Y ]
11 [ Y ] [ Y ] 12 [ Y ] [ Y ]
13 [ Y ] [ Y ] 14 [ Y ] [ Y ]
15 [ Y ] [ Y ] 16 [ Y ] [ Y ]
17 [ Y ] [ Y ] 18 [ Y ] [ Y ]
19 [ Y ] [ Y ] 20 [ Y ] [ Y ]
Set All Ports: [ GMRP Enable All ]
GMRP Protocol: [ Disable ] GVRP Protocol: [ Disable ]
SAVE NEXT EXIT RETURN
Figure 39. GARP Configuration Screen
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GARP Operational Status Screen Fields
The following information briefly explains each GARP Operational Status Screen field.
Port # (Read-Only)
This field displays the number of the front panel interface.
GMRP (Toggle)
This field sets the port to operate as a GMRP-aware port. The setting is only valid if the GMRP Protocol field near the bottom of the screen is set to Enable. The
GMRP field setting toggles between Y (yes) and N (no). The default is “Y”.
To set the port, refer to “Setting a Port to Operate in GMRP or GVRP” on page 114.
GVRP (Toggle)
This field sets the port to operate as a GVRP-aware port. The setting is only valid if the GVRP Protocol field near the bottom of the screen is set to Enable. The
GMRP field setting toggles between Y (yes) and N (no). The default is “Y”.
To set the port, refer to “Setting a Port to Operate in GMRP or GVRP” on page 114.
Set All Ports (Selectable)
This field sets all ports to the same setting by selecting one of the following:
• GMRP Enable All – Sets all ports as GMRP-aware ports. All ports are set to Y under GMRP.
• GMRP Disable All – Sets all ports as not GMRP-aware ports. All ports are set to N under GMRP.
• GVRP Enable All – Sets all ports as GVRP-aware ports. All ports are set to Y under GVRP.
• GVRP Disable All – Sets all ports as not GVRP-aware ports. All ports are set to N under GVRP.
• Enable All – Sets all ports to Y for both GMRP and GVRP.
• Disable All – Sets all ports to N for both GMRP and GVRP.
To set all ports, refer to “Setting a Port to Operate in GMRP or GVRP” on page 114.
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GMRP Protocol (Toggle)
This field enables or disables the GMRP Protocol on the switch.
• Enable - All port settings are valid for GMRP, enabling those ports to send/receive frames to other GMRP-aware switches.
• Disable - Makes the port settings invalid. This is the default.
To enable or disable the protocol, refer to “Setting All Ports on the Switch” on page 115.
GVRP Protocol (Toggle)
This field enables or disables the GVRP Protocol on the switch.
• Enable - All port settings are valid for GVRP enabling those ports to send/receive frames to other GVRP-aware switches.
• Disable - Makes the port settings invalid. This is the default.
To enable or disable the protocol, refer to “Setting All Ports on the Switch” on page 115.
Setting a Port to Operate in GMRP or GVRP
To set a port to be a GMRP or GVRP aware port. Proceed as follows:
1. Use the arrow keys to highlight the GMRP or GVRP field of the port.
2. Press the Space Bar to choose Y (yes).
3. Repeat steps 1 and 2 to set GMRP and GVRP of ports as necessary.
4. Use the arrow keys to highlight the SAVE command.
5. Press ENTER. The message “SAVED OK” displays and all settings are saved.
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Setting All Ports on the Switch
All ports on the switch can be set at one time to one mode of operation using the
Set All Ports field. To select the mode of operation using the Set All Ports field, proceed as follows:
1. Use the arrow keys to highlight the Set All Ports field.
2. Press the Space Bar to select one of the following:
• GMRP Enable All
• GMRP Disable All
• GVRP Enable All
• GVRP Disable All
• Enable All
• Disable All
3. Press ENTER.
4. Use the arrow keys to highlight the SAVE command at the bottom of the screen.
5. Press ENTER. The message “SAVED OK” displays.
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GMRP Configuration Screen
The GMRP Configuration Screen, Figure 40, allows the user to set the GMRP operation mode of each port.
SmartSwitch 9000 Local Management
GMRP Configuration
Module Name: 9H531-24 Firmware Revision: 01.00.00
Slot Number: 11 BOOTPROM Revision: 01.00.00
Port # Mode Port # Mode
1 [Use GMRP Forward Unreg] 13 [Use GMRP Forward Unreg]
2 [Use GMRP Forward Unreg] 14 [Use GMRP Forward Unreg]
3 [Use GMRP Forward Unreg] 15 [Use GMRP Forward Unreg]
4 [Use GMRP Forward Unreg] 16 [Use GMRP Forward Unreg]
5 [Use GMRP Forward Unreg] 17 [Use GMRP Forward Unreg]
6 [Use GMRP Forward Unreg] 18 [Use GMRP Forward Unreg]
7 [Use GMRP Forward Unreg] 19 [Use GMRP Forward Unreg]
8 [Use GMRP Forward Unreg] 20 [Use GMRP Forward Unreg]
9 [Use GMRP Forward Unreg] 21 [Use GMRP Forward Unreg]
10 [Use GMRP Forward Unreg] 22 [Use GMRP Forward Unreg]
11 [Use GMRP Forward Unreg] 23 [Use GMRP Forward Unreg]
12 [Use GMRP Forward Unreg] 24 [Use GMRP Forward Unreg]
Set All Ports: [Forward All Groups]
SAVE NEXT EXIT RETURN
Figure 40. GMRP Configuration Screen
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GMRP Configuration Screen Fields
The following information briefly explains each GMRP Configuration Screen field.
Port # (Read-Only)
This field displays the number of the front panel interface.
Mode (Selectable)
This field allows a user to select one of the following four modes of operation.
• Use GMRP Filter Unreg – Do not forward frames out this port that have an unregistered multicast address.
• Forward All Groups – Regardless of multicast address registration, send frames out this port.
• Filter All Groups – Regardless of multicast address registration, do not send frames out this port.
• Use GMRP Forward Unreg – Forward all frames out this port that have an unregistered multicast address.
The default setting for this field is “Use GMRP Filter Unreg”.
Set All Ports (Selectable)
This field enables all ports to be set to one mode simultaneously. The selection is the same as shown for the Mode field.
Setting a Mode, Port-By-Port
To set the Mode of operation for a particular port, proceed as follows:
1. Use the arrow keys to highlight the Mode field of a particular port.
2. Press the Space Bar to select one of the following modes of operation:
• Use GMRP Filter Unreg
• Forward All Groups
• Filter All Groups
• Use GMRP Forward Unreg
3. Repeat steps 1 and 2 as necessary to select the mode for other ports.
4. Use the arrow keys to highlight the SAVE command at the bottom of the screen.
5. Press ENTER. The message “SAVED OK” displays and all modes selected are saved.
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Setting a Mode for All Ports
To set all the ports to operate in one mode, proceed as follows:
1. Use the arrow keys to highlight the Set All Ports field.
2. Press the Space Bar to select one of the following modes of operation:
• Use GMRP Filter Unreg
• Forward All Groups
• Filter All Groups
• Use GMRP Forward Unreg
3. Press ENTER.
4. Use the arrow keys to highlight the SAVE command at the bottom of the screen.
5. Press ENTER. The message “SAVED OK” displays and all ports operate to the mode selected.
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Rate Limiting Screen
The Rate Limiting Screen, Figure 41, is used to control the rate of traffic entering the network on a per port/priority basis. One of two actions to control traffic must be programmed with each priority entry on a port. The allowable range for the rate limit is 0.5 Mbps to 1 Gbps. The sampling time for FDDI or 10/100 Mbps operation is 100 milliseconds; for 1 Gbps, the sampling time is 10 milliseconds.
The rate limit is configured for a given port and list of priorities. The list of priorities can include one, some, or all of the eight 802.1p priority levels. The combined rate of all traffic entering the port with the priorities configured to that port is not allowed to exceed the programmed limit. If the rate exceeds the programmed limit, frames are dropped until the rate falls below the limit.
Some protocols - such as TCP - with “built-in” intelligence mechanisms that optimize a “loss free” data transfer rate are particularly sensitive to frame loss. In this case, the use of the Rate Limiting (RL) feature dropping frames that exceed the rate threshold may actually undermine the intelligence of these protocols. For example, an administrator configures a user port to allow 5 Mbps. When a TCP session is established, the 5 Mbps rate limit is exceeded, causing the RL feature to discard frames. As a result, TCP will see long acknowledgment times due to frames being dropped and consequently lower its transmit rate (to 1 Mbps, for example).
To prevent this scenario, the SmartSwitch device has a secondary mode of operation that allows it assert flow control to the attached device(s) before the RL threshold is reached. When an individual SmartSwitch device port reaches 95% of its set RL maximum rate value, it sends IEEE 802.3x pause frames (in full duplex mode operation) or a jam signal (in half duplex mode) to its attached device. By asserting flow control, end stations will lower the data transfer rate to match the
RL setting.
To access the Rate Limiting Configuration Screen, use the arrow keys to highlight the RATE LIMITING menu item in the 802.1 Configuration Menu Screen and press ENTER.
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SmartSWITCH 9000 Local Management
Rate Limiting Configuration
Module Name: 9G536-04 Firmware Revision: 01.02.06
Slot Number: 10 BOOTPROM Revision: 01.00.03
PORT Priority List Max Traffic Rate Direction Dropped Events
---- ------------------ ----------------- --------- ---------------
Feature: [Port Number] Priority List: Direction Max Rate: Kbps
DISABLED Port: 1 [ ALL] [Inbound] 500
ADD DEL ALL EXIT RETURN
Figure 41. Rate Limiting Screen
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Rate Limiting Screen Fields
The following explains each Rate Limiting Screen field.
Port # (Read-Only)
Shows the number of each configured port. The same port number may appear twice, but with different priorities assigned.
NOTE
If the configuration for a port needs to be changed, delete the line containing the incorrect configuration and then enter a new configuration with the correct settings.
Priority List (Read-Only) – top of screen
Shows the priorities associated with each port entry.
Max Traffic Rate (Read-Only) – top of screen
Shows the maximum traffic rate set for each port entry. There can be up to two entries for the same port, but each entry must have different priorities assigned.
Direction (Read-Only) – top of screen
Shows the direction (Inbound or Outbound) for rate limiting on a port.
Dropped Events (Read-Only) – top of screen
Shows the number of frames dropped on each port/priority entry. Up to
4,294,967,295 dropped frames can be displayed. When the maximum count is reached, the count will roll over to zero.
Feature (Toggle) – bottom of screen
Enables or disables the Inbound Rate Limiting feature on all configured ports.
This field displays the current feature status and can be toggled between
ENABLED and DISABLED. When ENABLED is highlighted, pressing ENTER disables the screen function and the field changes to DISABLED. DISABLED is the default value.
NOTE
This field must be enabled for the Rate Limiting feature to function.
Port Number (Toggle) or Port Type (Selectable) – bottom of screen
Used to enter the number of the port to be configured using the Port Number field, or use the Port Type field to select all the 10 Mbps Ethernet, all the 100 Mbps
Ethernet or all the 1 Gbps Ethernet type ports for configuration.
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The Port Number field may be highlighted and toggled to Port Type using the
Space Bar.
When the Port Number field is displayed (default value), the Port field below may be highlighted and a port number entered in that field.
When Port Type is displayed, the field below may be highlighted and a port type:
[all 10Mbps enet], [all 100Mbps enet] or [all 1Gbps enet] may be selected using the
Space Bar.
Priority List (Selectable) – bottom of screen
Assign one or more priorities to the port being configured. The settings available are 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, or ALL. When the Priority List is highlighted, the Space Bar is used to step to the priority, which can be marked with an asterisk (*) using the
M key. More than one priority may be selected and marked for each port.
NOTE
If there are two entries with the same Port number (for example, Port 2 and Port
2), you cannot assign the same priority to both port entries.
The selected priorities can be cleared by stepping to each one and pressing the
M key.
Direction (Toggle) – bottom of screen
Toggles between Inbound or Outbound. Determines if inbound or outbound packets are being regulated.
Max Rate: Kbps (Modifiable) – bottom of screen
Enter the maximum transmission rate for this entry. The maximum transmission rate includes all frames associated with the priorities selected in the Priority List field. The minimum setting is 500 (500 Kbps).
ADD (Command)
Add the current port, priority, and maximum rate selections to the screen.
DEL ALL/DEL MARKED (Toggle)
Delete all or one or more marked entries. The DEL ALL command is the default and it is used to simultaneously delete all the lines of configured information. The
DEL MARKED command appears in place of the DEL ALL command when one or more lines are marked for deletion.
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Configuring a Port
The following describes how to configure a port using the Rate Limiting
Configuration Screen:
1. To enter a Port Type, proceed to step 2. To enter a port number, proceed as follows: a. Use the arrow keys to highlight the field (1) below the Port Number field.
b. Type in the port number and press ENTER.
c. Proceed to step 3.
2. To enter a Port Type, proceed as follows: a. Use the arrow keys to highlight the Port Number field and press the Space
Bar. Port Number changes to Port Type and the field below it changes to
[all 10Mbps enet].
b. Use the arrow keys to highlight the [all 10Mbps enet] field below the Port
Type field.
c. If the port type [all 10Mbps enet] is not the selection needed, press the
Space Bar to select either [all 100Mbps enet] or [all 1Gbps enet].
3. Use the arrow keys to highlight the field below the Priority List field.
4. Select the priority setting(s) for the port as follows: a. Use the Space Bar to step to a priority setting: ALL, 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, or 7.
Press the M key to mark the desired priority with an asterisk.
b. If more than one priority is to be selected for the port being configured, repeat step a for each additional selection.
NOTE
At least one priority must be marked to create an entry.
5. Use the arrow keys to highlight the Direction field.
6. Use the Space Bar to toggle to either Inbound or Outbound.
7. Use the arrow keys to highlight the field below the Max Rate: Kbps field.
8. Type in the maximum rate in Kbps (minimum: 500 Kbps, maximum is dependent on the speed capability of the port).
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9. To add the new port configuration to memory, highlight the ADD command field and press ENTER. The new entry displays in the screen.
10. Repeat steps 1 through 9 of this procedure to configure a second entry on the port. (Two inbound rate limiting entries can be configured per port.)
11. If rate limiting entries are to be configured on other ports on the device, repeat steps 1 through 10 to configure each port.
12. After configuring the entry(ies) on the ports, enable the screen function for all the configured ports by highlighting DISABLED in the Feature field and pressing ENTER. The screen function is enabled and the Feature field changes to ENABLED.
Changing/Deleting Port Line Items
All, or one or more, line items containing the configured port and its priority, maximum rate, and associated dropped frames can be changed/replaced or deleted as follows:
Changing One or More Line Items
To change the configuration values in a line item, that line item must be deleted and replaced with a new entry with the correct configuration values. The new settings can then be configured and added.
Deleting All Line Items
To delete all configured line items, use the arrow keys to highlight the DEL ALL command field and press ENTER.
Deleting One or More Line Items
To delete one or more line items, mark each entry and then delete them, as follows:
1. Use the arrow keys to highlight the line to be deleted.
2. Press the M key and an asterisk (*) appears next to the highlighted line to mark it. The DEL ALL command is changed to DEL MARKED.
3. If more than one line item is to be deleted, repeat steps 1 and 2 to mark each line.
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NOTE
To remove a mark, perform steps 1 and 2. Pressing M when a marked line is highlighted will remove the mark. If all marks are removed, the DEL MARKED command is changed back to DEL ALL.
4. After the lines are marked, use the arrow keys to highlight the DEL MARKED command field.
5. Press ENTER. The marked line items are deleted and the DEL MARKED command is changed back to DEL ALL.
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More About Rate Limiting
Rate Limiting enables Service Providers in Multi-Dwelling-Unit (MDU) and similar environments wishing to offer varied bandwidth to customers using low cost 10 Mbps Ethernet or other type of physical connection. Another solution, for the enterprise, is to provide high priority bandwidth on the network for guaranteed service level agreements.
NOTE
When allocating the maximum rate per port, the maximum bandwidth of the uplink must be kept in mind. For example, if the ports are all set to 10 Mbps and there are 24 ports, this equals 240 Mbps of bandwidth. If the uplink is only
100 Mbps, there is an obvious problem if the network administrator guaranteed more bandwidth than the uplink can support.
In Multi-Dwelling Unit (MDU) or similar environments, the Rate Limiting feature can be activated per port to adjust the usable bandwidth on a 10 Mbps Ethernet or other type of physical connection. In residential housing, the service provider may offer multiple Internet service packages, each offering different bandwidth at a different price. These offerings can be supported using low cost 10 Mbps
Ethernet ports wired to each dwelling.
In the enterprise network, this feature (combined with Layer 3/4 prioritization) can provide guaranteed delivery of high priority traffic through a congested network fabric. This is accomplished through the construction of a committed information rate (CIR) fabric within the traditional best effort enterprise LAN fabric.
Example
This is a simple example intended to show how the Rate Limiting feature can be applied to solve a problem.
Assume that a network built using SmartSwitch 9000 chassis in the wiring closets are interconnected with SmartSwitch Routers using gigabit Ethernet links. Also assume that 100 users are attached to each SmartSwitch 9000 chassis through
100 Mbps Ethernet ports. If each user attempted to transfer data out of the wiring closet at the maximum possible rate, there could be up to 10 Gbps (100 users x
100 Mbps) of traffic attempting to leave the chassis over a single gigabit link. In this situation, much of the traffic will be arbitrarily dropped.
Now assume that the system administrator wants to guarantee the delivery of
Service Access Point SAP R/3 traffic by prioritizing it above all other incoming traffic to the chassis. Unless the inbound rate of the SAP traffic can be controlled, the guarantee still cannot be made because of the potential for oversubscription of the outbound gigabit link by high priority traffic.
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To solve this problem, the Rate Limiting feature can be configured on each port to provide each user with 5 Mbps of high priority bandwidth into the fabric. Now the maximum possible amount of traffic attempting to leave the chassis at high priority is 5x100=500 Mbps. The gigabit link has ample capacity to carry this load out of the chassis. Similar provisioning calculations must be carried throughout the network all the way to the particular resources to which the service guarantee applies. The sum of the rate limits on all user ports cannot exceed the capacity of the weakest point in the delivery path to the resource.
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Layer 3 Extensions Menu Screen
The Layer 3 Extensions Menu Screen, Figure 42, provides access to the
IGMP/Vlan Configuration Screen.
SmartSwitch 9000 Local Management
Layer 3 Extensions Menu
Module Name: 9H531-24 Firmware Revision: 01.00.00
Slot Number: 11 BOOTPROM Revision: 01.00.00
IGMP/VLAN CONFIGURATION
EXIT RETURN
Figure 42. Layer 3 Extensions Menu Screen
• For information regarding the IGMP/VLAN Configuration Screen, see page 129.
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IGMP/VLAN Configuration Screen
The IGMP/VLAN Configuration Screen, Figure 43, allows the user to enable or disable IGMP (Internet Group Management Protocol, RFC 2236) on selected
VLANs, or globally on all VLANs that are available.
IGMP provides a solution for handling multicast streams in layer 2 switching devices. IGMP is for hosts on multi-access networks to inform locally attached switches of their Multicast group membership information. This is performed by hosts multicasting IGMP Host Membership Reports. Multicast switches listen for these messages and then pass them to routers. This allows distribution trees to be formed to deliver multicast datagrams.
Information from the IGMP packets is used to send the multicast stream only to the end stations that request it. IGMP is enabled or disabled by VLAN, not portby-port.
The following multicast routing protocols are transparently supported and are used only to detect the location of routers.:
• DVMRP (Distance Vector Multicast Routing Protocol, RFC 1075)
• PIM (Protocol Independent Multicast) version 1 and 2
• CBT (Core Based Trees)
• MOSPF (Multicast OSPF, RFC 1583)
SmartSwitch 9000 Local Management
IGMP/Vlan Configuration
Module Name: 9H531-24 Firmware Revision: 01.00.00
Slot Number: 11 BOOTPROM Revision: 01.00.00
Configuration Statistics
------------- ----------
IGMP Version: [ 2 ] Querier Address: 0.0.0.0
Query Interval: 120 Querier Uptime: 0 D 0 H 0 M
Query Response Time: 10 Querier Expire Time: 24500 S
Interface Robustness: 2
Last Member Query Interval: 10
VLAN ID: [ 1]
IGMP State: [ DISABLED ]
Default for new VLANS: [ DISABLED ]
SAVE EXIT RETURN
Figure 43. IGMP/VLAN Configuration Screen
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IGMP/VLAN Configuration Screen Fields
The following information briefly explains each IGMP/VLAN Configuration
Screen field.
IGMP Version (Toggle)
This field displays the current configured IGMP version running on the VLAN selected in the VLAN ID field. The default is version 2. The IGMP Version field can be toggled to configure the switch in either version 1 or 2 to match the router configuration. For IGMP to function correctly, all switches on a LAN must be configured to run the same version of IGMP. All VLANs available to the module will be affected if ALL is chosen as the option under VLAN ID. The field will initially display an asterisk (*) if the VLAN ID is set to ALL, then it can be toggled using the Space Bar.
Query Interval (Modifiable)
If the switch is the querier, the value in the Query Interval field indicates how often IGMP Host-Query frames are transmitted on the VLAN selected in the
VLAN ID field. This value is also used in calculations for other timers. The default value is 125 seconds. The range of possible entries is 1 to 300 seconds. An entry outside of the range will cause the error message “PERMISSIBLE RANGE:
1...300” to display in the Event Message field. The field will initially display an asterisk (*) if the VLAN ID is set to ALL, then it will be modifiable.
Query Response Time (Modifiable)
This field is the maximum query response time advertised in IGMPv2 general queries on this VLAN. This value is also used in calculations for other timers. The default value is 10 seconds. The range of possible entries is 1 to 300 seconds. The value entered in this field cannot be bigger than the Query Interval. The field will initially display an asterisk (*) if the VLAN ID is set to ALL, then it will be modifiable.
Interface Robustness (Modifiable)
This field allows tuning for the expected frame loss on a subnet. If a subnet is expected to be high loss, the Robustness Variable may be increased. IGMP is robust to (Robustness Variable-1) packet losses. This value is also used in calculations for other timers. The default value is 2. The field will initially display an asterisk (*) if the VLAN ID is set to ALL, then it will be modifiable.
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Last Member Query Interval (Modifiable)
This field is the Max Response Time inserted into Group-Specific Queries sent in response to Leave Group messages, and is also the amount of time between
Group-Specific Query messages. This value may be tuned to modify the leave latency of the network. A reduced value results in reduced time to detect the loss of the last member of a group. The interval is in tenths of seconds. This value is not used if the switch is not the querier. The field will initially display an asterisk
(*) if the VLAN ID is set to ALL, then it will be modifiable.
Querier Address (Read-Only)
This field displays the address of the IGMP Querier on the IP subnet to which this
VLAN is attached. This field will display an asterisk (*) when VLANID is set to
ALL.
Querier Uptime (Read-Only)
This field displays the number of seconds that the current IGMP Querier has been operational since the last change in Queriers. Will display an asterisk (*) when
VLANID is set to ALL.
Querier Expire Time (Read-Only)
This field displays the number of seconds remaining before the Other Querier
Present Timer expires. If the local system (current device displayed) is the querier, the value of this object is zero. This field will display an asterisk (*) when LANID is set to ALL.
VLAN ID (Selectable)
This field displays the Identifying number for the VLANs available to be modified. The information in the Configuration and Statistics fields applies only to this VLAN ID number. The Space Bar is used to toggle through all available
VLAN IDs.
The option ALL in this selection allows the parameters for all connected VLANs to be changed globally, including IGMP State and all items under Configuration.
To update the Configuration and Statistics fields, use the SAVE command. When
ALL is chosen as the selection for VLAN ID, asterisks (*) will be displayed in the
Configuration, Statistics, and IGMP State fields. Although selectable as detailed below, IGMP State will display asterisks initially when ALL is chosen in the
VLAN ID field. The fields that are selectable or modifiable will initially display asterisks, but then the Space Bar can be used to display the selectable fields, and the numeric keys can be used for the modifiable fields to change them.
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IGMP State (Selectable)
This field displays the current state of the VLAN indicated in the VLAN ID field, which can be modified. Use the Space Bar to toggle through the choices:
ENABLED, DISABLED, ENABLE ALL, DISABLE ALL. The commands
ENABLED and DISABLED will act only on the ID of the VLAN that is in the
VLAN ID field. The commands ENABLE ALL and DISABLE ALL act on all
VLANs available to the module.
Default for new VLANS (Toggle)
This field allows a user to set up new VLANs (by default) to be either ENABLED or DISABLED. Either a specific VLAN can be set up, by choosing the number of a specific VLAN, or all at the same time, by choosing ALL in the VLAN ID field.
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Module Statistics Menu Screen
The Module Statistics Menu Screen, Figure 44, provides access to the various statistics screens.
SmartSwitch 9000 Local Management
Module Statistics Menu
Module Name: 9H531-24 Firmware Revision: 01.00.00
Slot Number: 11 BOOTPROM Revision: 01.00.00
SWITCH STATISTICS
INTERFACE STATISTICS
RMON STATISTICS
EXIT RETURN
Figure 44. Module Statistics Menu Screen
• For information regarding the Switch Statistics Screen, see page 134.
• For information regarding the Interface Statistics Screen, see page 136.
• For information regarding the RMON Statistics Screen, see page 140.
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Switch Statistics Screen
The Switch Statistics Screen, Figure 45, displays information about frames received, transmitted, filtered, and forwarded.
SmartSwitch 9000 Local Management
Switch Statistics
Module Name: 9H531-24 Firmware Revision: 01.00.00
Slot Number: 5 BOOTPROM Revision: 01.00.00
6
7
4
5
2
3
Interface #
1
Frames Rcvd
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
Frames Txmtd
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
Frames Fltrd
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
Frames Frwded
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
[13-16] CLEAR COUNTERS EXIT RETURN
Figure 45. Switch Statistics Screen
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Switch Statistics Screen Fields
The following information briefly explains each Switch Statistics Screen field.
Interface # (Read-Only)
This field identifies the 802.1D Bridge interface number.
Frames Rcvd (Read-Only)
This field displays the number of frames received by this port since last power-up or reset.
Frames Txmtd (Read-Only)
This field displays the number of frames transmitted by this port since last powerup or reset.
Frames Fltrd (Read-Only)
This field displays the number of frames filtered by this port since last power-up or reset.
Frames Frwded (Read-Only)
This field displays the number of frames forwarded by this port since last powerup or reset.
CLEAR COUNTERS (Command)
This command resets all statistic counters to zero.
Resetting Counters to Zero
To reset all the statistics counters to zero, use the arrow keys to highlight the
CLEAR COUNTERS field, and then press ENTER.
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Interface Statistics Screen
The Interface Statistics Screen, Figure 46, displays MIBII interface statistics and information.
For HSIM Ports, this screen displays all MIBII interface statistics that map directly to this screen.
For MicroLAN modules, this screen displays when the port selected is a nonrepeated port. The following “Interface Statistics” Screen displays when a repeated port is selected in the “Interface #” field.
SmartSwitch 9000 Local Management
Interface Statistics
Module Name: 9H531-24 Firmware Revision: 01.00.00
Slot Number: 5 BOOTPROM Revision: 01.00.00
Interface: xx
InOctets:
InUnicast:
InNonUnicast:
InDiscards:
InErrors:
InUnknownProtos:
OutOctets:
Name: Ethernet Frontpanel
8956
6789
Address: 00-00-00-00-00-00
Last Change: xx days 00:00:00
0
0
Admin Status:
Oper Status:
Up
Down
0
0
0
0
MTU:
Speed:
1514
10000000
OutUnicast:
OutNonUnicast:
OutDiscards:
OutErrors:
OutQLen:
0
0
0
0
Link Status:
Duplex Mode:
No Link
Standard
Interface: [ xx] CLEAR COUNTERS EXIT RETURN
Figure 46. Interface Statistics Screen
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Interface Statistics Screen Fields
The following information briefly explains each Interface Statistics Screen field.
Interface (Read-only)
This field displays a unique value for each interface. Its value ranges between 1 and the value of ifNumber. The value for each interface must remain constant at least from one re-initialization of the entity’s network management system to the next re- initialization.
Name (Read-only)
This field displays the type of interface, distinguished according to the physical/link protocol(s) immediately.
InOctets (Read-only)
This field displays the total number of octets received on the interface, including framing characters.
InUnicast (Read-only)
This field displays the number of subnetwork-unicast packets delivered to a higher-layer protocol.
InNonUnicast (Read-only)
This field displays the number of non-unicast (i.e., subnetwork- broadcast or subnetwork-multicast) packets delivered to a higher-layer protocol.
InDiscards (Read-only)
This field displays the number of inbound packets that were chosen to be discarded even though no errors had been detected to prevent their being deliverable to a higher-layer protocol. One possible reason for discarding such a packet could be to free up buffer space.
InErrors (Read-only)
This field displays the number of inbound packets that contained errors preventing them from being deliverable to a higher-layer protocol.
InUnknownProtos (Read-only)
This field displays the number of packets received via the interface that were discarded because of an unknown or unsupported protocol.
OutOctets (Read-only)
This field displays the total number of octets transmitted out of the interface, including framing characters.
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OutUnicast (Read-only)
This field displays the total number of packets that higher-level protocols requested be transmitted to a subnetwork-unicast address, including those that were discarded or not sent.
OutNonUnicast (Read-only)
This field displays the total number of packets that higher-level protocols requested be transmitted to a non- unicast (i.e., a subnetwork-broadcast or subnetwork-multicast) address, including those that were discarded or not sent.
OutDiscards (Read-only)
This field displays the number of outbound packets that were chosen to be discarded even though no errors had been detected to prevent their being transmitted. One possible reason for discarding such a packet could be to free up buffer space.
OutErrors (Read-only)
This field displays the number of outbound packets that could not be transmitted because of errors.
OutQLen (Read-only)
This field displays the length of the output packet queue (in packets).
Address (Read-only)
This field displays the interface’s address at the protocol layer immediately
Last Change (Read-only)
This field displays the value of sysUpTime at the time the interface entered its current operational state. If the current state was entered prior to the last reinitialization of the local network management subsystem, then this object contains a zero value.
Admin Status (Read-only)
This field displays the desired state of the interface. The testing (3) state indicates that no operational packets can be passed.
Oper Status (Read-only)
This field displays the current operational state of the interface. The testing (3) state indicates that no operational packets can be passed.
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MTU (Read-only)
This field displays the size of the largest datagram that can be sent/received on the interface, specified in octets. For interfaces that are used for transmitting network datagrams, this is the size of the largest network datagram that can be sent on the interface.
Speed (Read-only)
This field displays an estimate of the interface’s current bandwidth in bits per second. For interfaces that do not vary in bandwidth or for those where no accurate estimation can be made, this object should contain the nominal bandwidth.
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RMON Statistics Screen
The RMON Statistics Screen, Figure 47, displays RMON statistics for each interface, on a interface-by-interface basis. This screen provides statistics for all front panel Ethernet Interfaces, and any Fast Ethernet Interface Modules.
SmartSwitch 9000 Local Management
RMON Statistics
Module Name: 9H531-24 Firmware Revision: 01.00.00
Slot Number: 5 BOOTPROM Revision: 01.00.00
RMON Index: x
DataSource: IfIndex.1
Drop Events:
Collisions:
Broadcast Pkts:
Multicast Pkts:
CRC Align Errors:
Undersized Pkts:
Oversized Pkts:
Fragments:
Jabbers:
Owner: monitor
Status: valid
Total Packets:
Total Octets:
64 Octets:
65 - 127
128 - 255
256 - 511
512 - 1023
1024 - 1518
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Index: [ xx] CLEAR COUNTERS EXIT RETURN
Figure 47. RMON Statistics Screen
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RMON Statistics Screen Fields
The following information briefly explains each RMON Statistics Screen field.
RMON Index (Read-only)
This field displays the current interface for which statistics are being shown.
DataSource (Read-only)
This field displays the source of the statistics data that is currently being displayed on the screen.
Owner (Read-only)
This field displays the name of the entity that configured this entry.
Status (Read-only)
This field displays the current operating status of the displayed interface.
Drop Events (Read-only)
This field displays the total number of events in which packets were dropped by the probe due to lack of resources. This number is not necessarily the number of packets dropped; it is just the number of times this condition has been detected.
Collisions (Read-only)
This field displays the total number of collisions that have occurred on this interface.
Broadcast Pkts (Read-only)
This field displays the total number of good packets received that were directed to the broadcast address. This number does not include multicast packets.
Multicast Pkts (Read-only)
This field displays the total number of good packets received that were directed to a multicast address. This number does not include packets directed to the broadcast address.
CRC Align Errors (Read-only)
This field displays the total number of packets received that had a length
(excluding framing bits, but including FCS octets) of between 64 and 1518 octets, inclusive, but had either a bad Frame Check Sequence (FCS) with an integral number of octets (FCS Error) or a bad FCS with a non-integral number of octets
(Alignment Error).
Undersized Pkts (Read-only)
This field displays the total number of packets received that were less than 64 octets long (excluding framing bits, but including FCS octets) and were otherwise well formed.
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Oversized Pkts (Read-only)
This field displays the total number of packets received that were longer than
1518 octets (excluding framing bits, but including FCS octets) and were otherwise well formed.
Fragments (Read-only)
This field displays the total number of packets received that were less than 64 octets in length (excluding framing bits but including FCS octets) and had either a bad Frame Check Sequence (FCS) with an integral number of octets (FCS Error) or a bad FCS with a non-integral number of octets (Alignment Error). It is entirely normal for this field to increment. This is because it counts both runts (which are normal occurrences due to collisions) and noise hits.
Jabbers (Read-only)
This field displays the total number of packets received that were longer than
1518 octets (excluding framing bits, but including FCS octets), and had either a bad Frame Check Sequence (FCS) with an integral number of octets (FCS Error) or a bad FCS with a non-integral number of octets (Alignment Error). Note that this definition of jabber is different than the definition in IEEE-802.3 section 8.2.1.5
(10BASE5) and section 10.3.1.4 (10BASE2). These documents define jabber as the condition where any packet exceeds 20 ms. The allowed range to detect jabber is between 20 ms and 150 ms.
Total Packets (Read-only)
This field displays the total number of packets (including bad packets, broadcast packets, and multicast packets) received.
Total Octets (Read-only)
This field displays the total number of octets of data (including those in bad packets) received on the network (excluding framing bits but including FCS octets).
64 Octets (Read-only)
This field displays the total number of packets (including bad packets) received that were 64 octets in length (excluding framing bits but including FCS octets).
65 - 127 Octets (Read-only)
This field displays the total number of packets (including bad packets) received that were between 65 and 127 octets in length inclusive (excluding framing bits but including FCS octets).
128 - 255 Octets (Read-only)
This field displays the total number of packets (including bad packets) received that were between 128 and 255 octets in length inclusive (excluding framing bits but including FCS octets).
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256 - 511 Octets (Read-only)
This field displays the total number of packets (including bad packets) received that were between 256 and 511 octets in length inclusive (excluding framing bits but including FCS octets).
512 - 1023 (Read-only)
This field displays the total number of packets (including bad packets) received that were between 512 and 1023 octets in length inclusive (excluding framing bits but including FCS octets).
1024 - 1518 Octets (Read-only)
This field displays the total number of packets (including bad packets) received that were between 1024 and 1518 octets in length inclusive (excluding framing bits but including FCS octets).
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Network Tools Screen
The Network Tools Screen, Figure 48, allows the user to access and manage network devices.
To access the Network Tools Screen, access Local Management, then use the arrow keys to highlight the NETWORK TOOLS menu item in the Module Menu Screen and press ENTER. The Network Tools Help Screen displays.
Welcome to Network Tools
->
Figure 48. Network Tools Screen
The Network Tools function resides on the module and allows the user to access and manage network devices.
NOTE
Type help at the prompt to list all the commands that are available for the device in the current operational mode. A command used incorrectly (wrong syntax) will prompt a display of the correct usage. Use lower case characters when entering commands in Network Tools.
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Welcome to Network Tools
> help
Commands Available to the User :
Built in Commands:
arp defroute netstat ping
reset show switch traceroute
arp_learn atm_stp_state cdp dynamic_egress
lg_frame_admin link_trap loopback_detect soft_reset
stpPort stpStandby telnet vrrpPort
SPECIAL :
done, quit, or exit - Exit from Network Tools.
For help with a specific command, type ’help <command>’.
Figure 49. Network Tools Help Screen
The Network Tools functions are performed using a series of commands. Entering commands in Network Tools involves typing the command to be executed at the
Network Tools prompt, adding any desired or required extensions, and pressing
ENTER.
There are two categories of commands in the command set.
• Built-in Commands – Allow the user to access and manage network devices.
The atm_stp_state command only displays when an HSIM/VHSIM that supports ATM is installed such as the HSIM-A6DP or VHSIM-A6DP.
• Special Commands – Allow the user to exit from Network Tools. The commands are done, exit, and quit.
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The conventions used in describing the commands in Network Tools are as follows:
Arguments enclosed by [ ] are required.
Arguments enclosed by < > are optional.
In the following command examples, the information entered by the user is shown in bold Helvetica font .
To abort the output or interrupt a process, press the CONTROL key and c key simultaneously, designated as ^C here.
The commands are presented in the following format: command: The name of the command.
Syntax: Shows the required command format. It indicates where arguments, if any, must be specified.
Description: Briefly describes the command and its uses.
Options: Lists any additional fields in the appropriate format that may be added to the command.
Example: Shows an example of the command.
Built-in Commands
The built-in commands listed in this section activate functions on the managed device or devices being accessed through Network Tools.
arp:
Syntax: arp <options>
Description: The arp command provides access to the ARP (Address Resolution
Protocol) cache, enabling you to view cache data, delete entries, or add a static route. Super-User access is required to delete an entry or add a static route.
Each ARP cache entry lists the network interface that the device is connected to, the device’s network address or IP address, the device’s physical address or MAC address, and the media type of connection to the device. Media types are displayed as numbers, which stand for the following states:
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1 - Other
2 - Invalid entry (cannot ping device, timed out, etc.)
3 - Dynamic route entry
4 - Static route entry (not subject to change)
You can specify the arp command without options, or with one of the following options:
Options: -a Views cache data
-d Deletes an IP address entry. Requires additional arguments:
<Interface Number> <IP address>
-s Adds a static entry. Requires additional arguments: <Interface
Number> <IP address> <MAC address>
-f Flushes the ARP cache
Example:
-> arp -a
# Interface
# (SonicInt)
# (SonicInt)
# (SonicInt)
# (SonicInt)
Network Address
122.144.40.111
122.144.48.109
122.144.52.68
122.144.21.43
-> arp -d 1 122.144.52.68
Physical Address
00.00.0e.12.3c.04
00.00.0e.f3.3d.14
00.00.0e.12.3c.04
00.00.0e.03.1d.3c
Media Type
3(dynamic)
3(dynamic)
3(dynamic)
3(dynamic)
-> arp -s 1 22.44.2.3 00:00:0e:03:1d:3c
-> arp -f
051467 defroute:
Syntax: defroute [interface number] [IP address]
Description: The defroute command allows the user to view, set or delete the default IP route to a managed device through the specified interface.
Options: Not Applicable
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Example:
-> defroute 2 147.152.42.32
# Default route is 147.152.42.32 on interface 2
-> defroute
# Default route is 147.152.42.32 on interface 2
-> defroute delete
# Default route is not currently set.
->
05141-69 netstat:
Syntax:
Options: netstat [option]
Description: The netstat command provides a display of general network statistics for the managed device. The netstat command must be used with one of the two display options.
-i Displays status and capability information for each interface
-r Displays routing information for each interface
Example:
-> netstat -i
Interface + Description
# 1 (ethernet -csmacd)
# 2 (ethernet - csmacd)
# 3 (ethernet - csmacd)
# 4 (ethernet - csmacd)
MTU
1514
1514
1514
1514
-> netstat -r
Destination
# Default Route
# 134.141.0.0
# 134.141.0.0
Next-hop
DirectConnection
DirectConnection
DirectConnection
Speed Admin Oper
10000000
10000000
10000000
10000000 up up up up up up up up
MAC Addr
0x00 0x00 0x1d 0x07 0x50 0x0e
0x00 0x00 0x1d 0x07 0x50 0x0f
0x00 0x00 0x1d 0x07 0x50 0x10
0x00 0x00 0x1d 0x07 0x50 0x11
Interface
1
2
3
051470 ping :
Syntax: ping [IP address]
Description: The ping command generates an outbound ping request to check the status (alive/not alive) of a device at a specified IP address.
Options: Not Applicable
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Example:
-> ping 122.144.40.10
122.144.40.10 is alive
051471 reset:
Syntax: reset
Description: The reset command allows a soft reset of the device. The user will be queried to confirm the reset command to insure against unwanted resets.
NOTE
The management connection to the module will be terminated upon execution of this command.
Options:
Example :
Not Applicable
-> reset
RESET: Are you *SURE*? -> Y
174245 show:
Syntax: show [PROTOCOL] [TABLE]
Description: The show command displays information concerning various components of the device. Protocols currently supported are IP,
IPX, DECnet, and AppleTalk. Components of those protocols that are currently supported are ARP caches, route tables, FIB tables, server tables, and interface tables. The number of valid entries in the table will be displayed at the end of the table display.
Options: Not Applicable
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Example :
-> show Appletalk interfaces
# Interface
# 1
# 2
AdminStatus enabled disabled
OperStatus enabled disabled
MTU
1500
1500
Forwarding enabled disabled
Framing ethernet ethernet
-> show IP ARP
# Interface
# 3
# 4
MediaType
3 (dynamic)
3 (dynamic)
PhysicalAddress
00:00:1d:04:40:5d
08:00:20:0e:d8:31
NetworkAddress
123.456.40.1
123.456.40.30
174246 switch:
Syntax: switch [ENABLE/DISABLE] [IFNUM/ALL]
Description: The switch command allows each switch port to be enabled or disabled at the user’s request, either one at a time or all at once.
Specifying a single interface number will affect the switching status of that interface, while specifying ALL will affect every interface.
Options: Not Applicable
Example:
-> bridge disable all
-> bridge enable 1
-> bridge disable 1
051468
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Syntax: traceroute [IP address]
Description: The traceroute command generates a TRACEROUTE request to a specified IP address and provides a display of all next-hop routers in the path to the device. If the device is not reached, the command displays all next-hop routers to the point of failure.
Options: Not Applicable
Example :
-> traceroute 122.144.11.52
# next-hop[0] : 122.144.60.45
# next-hop[1] : 122.144.8.113
# next-hop[2] : 122.144.61.45
# 122.144.11.52 is alive : 3 hops away.
051477 soft_reset:
Syntax: soft_reset
Description: This command restarts the software image, which restores the user configuration settings from NVRAM. The user will be queried to confirm the reset command to ensure against unwanted resets.
NOTE
The Network Tools connection to the module will be terminated upon execution of this command.
Options:
Example :
Not Applicable
-> soft_reset
RESET: Are you *SURE*? -> Y
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Description: This command allows the user to enable or disable the current state of the Spanning Tree on all ports. The user must specify the
STATE as enable or disable. The STATE field is mandatory.
Syntax: stpPort [status] stpPort [enable] [port#] stpPort [disable] [port#] arp_learn:
Description: Used to set (normal or limited) how the ARP cache entry will be affected under different conditions as described in Options below.
The command can also be used to display its current setting.
Syntax: arp_learn [normal | limited | status]
Options: normal – Changes the ARP cache entry for a given IP Address, if the source address (SA) in the entry does not match that of any received IP Packet.
limited – Causes the ARP entry to change only by ARP request and ARP response packets. Other IP packets will be ignored. status – Displays the current status information about ARP Cache.
Example:
-> arp_learn status
Current ARP Cache Learn status: NORMAL
-> arp_learn limited
Setting ARP Cache Learning to LIMITED.
!! Don’t forget to set a Default Gateway !!
-> arp_learn normal
Setting ARP Cache Learning to NORMAL.
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NOTE
The atm_stp_state command is only available if an HSIM-A6DP is installed in the module. This command allows the user to enable, disable, or check the current status of the Spanning Tree Algorithm on all ATM interfaces.
Syntax: atm_stp_state [STATE]
Description: The atm_stp_state command allows the user to enable, disable, or check the status of the Spanning Tree Algorithm on all ATM interfaces. The user must specify the STATE option as enable, disable, or status. The STATE field is mandatory.
Options: enable, disable, status
Example:
-> atm_stp_state status
Atm Stp is Enabled
-> atm_stp_state disable
-> atm_stp_state enable
2314_79 cdp:
Syntax: cdp [enable/disable/status]
Description: Allows management of Cabletron Discovery Protocol (CDP) on this module. The user may enable, disable, or see the current status of CDP.
Options: Not Applicable
Example :
-> cdp status
CDP is Enabled
-> cdp disable
-> cdp status
CDP is Disabled
-> cdp enable
-> cdp status
CDP is Enabled cdp
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Description: Allows the dynamic egress control function to be enabled, disabled, or the status viewed to see if the function is enabled or disabled. The command requires a corresponding VID.
The dynamic egress control function allows or disallows VLANs to be dynamically added to the dynamic Port VLAN Lists of a port.þ
The default is that no dynamic Port VLAN Lists will be modified.þThe lists are modified based on the inbound traffic on a port.þ After a frame is classified into a VLAN (via PVID,
L2/L3/L4 classification, etc.), that VLAN is added to the dynamic
Port VLAN List of that port. The following three conditions must be met before the VLAN is added to the dynamic Port VLAN List:
1. The feature is enabled for that VLAN.
2. The frame was not Q-tagged (priority tagged or untagged is okay).
3. The SmartSwitch device is not currently in STP blocking or listening on that port.
Syntax:
Options:
After a VLAN has been added to the dynamic Port VLAN List, the entry is subject to time out (age out) if the port does not receive another frame for that VLAN within the aging time. The dynamicegress aging time is equal to the Spanning Tree aging time (default is 300 seconds).
NOTE:
Devices that do not source frames regularly (such as printers), may not operate properly with dynamic egress enabled. In these cases, it is recommended to manually create Port VLAN Lists.
For an example of how dynamic egress functions, refer to
“Examples of Dynamic Egress use” on page 155.
dynamic_egress [action] [vid] action : status – Allows the status of the dynamic_egress function to be checked to see if it is enabled or disabled.
enable – Allows dynamic egress modification for the vid.
disable – Disallows dynamic egress modification for the vid. vid :
The VID of the VLAN to be acted on. The VLAN must be one that
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Example:
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-> dynamic_egress status 1
Dynamic Egress Disabled for VLAN ID 0x0001
-> dynamic_egress enable 1
Dynamic Egress Enabled for VLAN ID 0x0001
-> dynamic_egress disable 1
Dynamic Egress Disabled for VLAN ID 0x0001
Examples of Dynamic Egress use
Dynamic Egress and Aging Time
This section provides an example of how aging time affects the dynamic recognition of frames from a user device on a port.
In this example, assume that a rule set on Port 1 of the SmartSwitch device classifies all IP frames to a Red VLAN. Once Port 1 receives a frame from a user device, the frame is classified to the Red VLAN and added to the dynamic Port
VLAN List of Port 1.
If after 300 seconds another IP frame is not received on Port 1 (by any station), the
Red VLAN is removed from the dynamic Port VLAN List for Port 1. When Port 1 receives another frame, the Red VLAN is added again to the dynamic Port VLAN
List of Port 1 and the process continues.
The dynamic Port VLAN List is a temporary list used in the dynamic egress function to keep track of the VLANs and the associated users that reside off a dynamic-egress enabled port.
Using Dynamic Egress to Control Traffic
In this simple example (Figure 50), assume that there are four ports on the
SmartSwitch device attached to PCs supporting both protocols AppleTalk (809B and 80F3) and IP. Two PCs support IP only. The AppleTalk frame traffic is to be contained so only the users running the AppleTalk protocol can communicate with each other and not flood the network with AppleTalk frames. However, all users are to have access to a web server connected to Port 7.
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AppleTalk
IP
AppleTalk
IP
PCs
IP
1 2 3 4 5 6
S1
7
IP
AppleTalk
IP
AppleTalk
IP
Web
Server
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Figure 50. Dynamic Egress Application
Solving the Problem
In this example, Switch 1 (S1) has already been configured with a default VLAN
0001 associated with FID 0001 as the PVID on all ports.
The following additional steps are required to configure the switch to solve this problem.
Define a new VLAN (VLAN ID 2) and filtering database (FID 2) using the Device
VLAN Configuration Screen.
Create a Layer 2 rule to associate the protocol AppleTalk 809B and 80F3 to VLAN
ID 2 (VID 2) using the VLAN Classification Configuration Screen. This rule is assigned to all ports.
Enable the dynamic egress control on VLAN 2 using the Network Tools command
(dynamic_egress enable 2).
With the above configuration, an AppleTalk frame received on any port will be classified into VLAN 2 (the AppleTalk VLAN), and the Port VLAN List of that port is updated to include VLAN 2.
For instance, if Port 1 or 2 is connected to a new AppleTalk user, the AppleTalk frames received on that port are dynamically associated with VLAN 2 and VLAN
2 is added to the Port VLAN List of that port. The Port VLAN List contains a list of all VLANs whose frames can be transmitted out that port.
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In this example, the AppleTalk traffic is routed only to AppleTalk users (Ports 1, 2,
5, and 6), while IP traffic is allowed to be seen by IP users (Ports 3, 4, and 7) and by
IP/AppleTalk users (Ports 1, 2, 5, and 6).
lg_frame_admin:
Description: Enables the changing of large frame support on a per port basis.
This enables the user to determine if large frames can be forwarded out a particular port.
Syntax: lg_frame_admin [ set ] [ LARGE | FRAG_IF_POSS | SMALL |
AUTO ] [ PORT | ALL_BPLANE | ALL_FDDI ] lg_frame_admin [ status ] [ port #]
Options: set – Sets the size of transmitted frames for a port or a group of ports.
status – Causes the display of the current settings for one port or a group of ports (e.g., 1– 15).
LARGE – Sets the port to allow all valid large frames to be transmitted out the port.
FRAG_IF_POSS – This is a special setting. Sets the port, so that all large IP frames that can be fragmented will be fragmented before being transmitted out the port. If the large frame cannot be fragmented, then it will be transmitted out the port as a large frame.
SMALL – Sets the port so that frames will be transmitted as either fragmented (if possible), or dropped if they cannot be fragmented.
AUTO – Same as SMALL.
PORT – Enables the mib II port number to change the settings.
ALL_BPLANE – Causes all the backplane ports to have the same setting.
ALL_FDDI – Causes all FDDI HSIMs to have the same setting.
NOTE:
Only backplane and FDDI HSIMs can be configured beyond the default settings.
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Example:
-> lg_frame_admin set FRAG_IF_POSS all_bplane
The Status for large interfaces has been changed to FRAG_IF_POSS on all
BACK PLANE interfaces.
-> lg_frame_admin status 19
Large frame port status is FRAG_IF_POSSAUTO on Port 19.
link_trap:
Syntax: link_trap [enable/disable/status] [PORT/all]
Description: The link_trap command allows link traps to be enabled or disabled when specifying a single port, or simultaneously when specifying
“all” or no ports. When one or all ports are specified to enable, disable, or find their status, their current condition is displayed.
Options: Not Applicable
Example :
-> link_trap status
LINK TRAP STATUS:
Port 1 is ENABLED
Port 3 is ENABLED
Port 2 is DISABLED
Port 4 is ENABLED
-> link_trap disable 2
Link traps have been DISABLED on port 2
-> link_trap disable all
Link traps have been DISABLED on all ports (1-24)
-> link_trap status 3
Link traps are ENABLED on port 3 linktrap loopback_detect:
Description: The loopback_detect command allows the user to enable, disable or check the current state of loopback detection on Ethernet front panel ports.
The user must specify the state as enable, disable or status.
The state field is mandatory.
Syntax:
Options:
loopback_detect [enable | disable] enable – Enables loopback detection on Ethernet front panel ports.
disable – Disables loopback detection on Ethernet front panel ports.
status – Indicates if loopback detection is enabled or disabled.
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Example:
-> loopback_detect enable
-> loopback_detect disable
-> loopback_detect status
Loopback_detect is disabled.
telnet:
Syntax: telnet [IP address] <Port #>
Description: The telnet command allows the user to communicate with another host (that supports Telnet connections) using the Telnet protocol.
The user must specify the remote host using its IP address. The [IP address] field is mandatory. If no Port number is specified, telnet will attempt to contact the host at the default port.
Options: <Port #>
Example:
-> telnet 134.141.12.345
Trying 100.200.300.400
Connected to 100.200.300.400
SunOS UNIX (server1) login: stpStandby:
Syntax: stpStandby [enable/disable/status]
Description: The stpStandby command allows the user to control the behavior of the Spanning Tree during link state change. The user may enable, disable or see the status of stpStandby. The enable command will cause the STP to go through the standby states for the port which received valid link. The disable command will cause the STP to stay in the forwarding state regardless of the link state change.
Options: Not Applicable
Example :
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-> stpStandby status
Disabled.
-> stpStandby enable
-> stpStandby status
Enabled.
-> stpStandby disable
-> stpStandby status
Disabled.
-> stpStandby vrrpPort:
Description: Enables the user to choose the Virtual Router Redundancy Protocol
(VRRP) Port(s), front panel Ethernet or Fast Ethernet ports.
Syntax:
When the link on a VRRP Port goes down or up, the database is purged. Then a notification is sent out to all LAN emulation clients
(LECs) connected to the local HSIM/VHSIM to clear their LEARP cache. Clearing the databases causes the removal of old information and forces the 9X5XX-series devices to establish new virtual connections based on the new router paths.
NOTE:
This command is valid only when an HSIM-A6DP or VHSIM-
A6DP is installed in the SmartSwitch device.
vrrpPort [ get ] vrrpPort [ set ] [ port# ]
Options: vrrpPort [ unset] [ port# ] vrrpPort [ set ] [all] vrrpPort [ unset] [all] get – displays a list of all port numbers of VRRP Ports currently set.
set port# – sets a specific port as a VRRP Port. set all – sets all front panel as VRRP Ports.
unset port# – terminates the VRRP setting on a specific port.
unset all – terminates the VRRP setting on all front panel ports.
NOTE:
Setting the VRRP Port(s) to 0 will disable this application.
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-> vrrpPort get
VRRP Port is set to 0.
-> vrrpPort set 1
VRRP Port is set to 1.
Special Commands
done, quit, exit:
Syntax: done
Description: The done command enables the user to exit from Network Tools and return to the Main Menu Screen.
Options: Not Applicable
Example :
-> done
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