Cabletron Systems FRX6000 Bedienungsanleitung

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    Title Page Portable Management Application for the FRX4000, FRX6000, and SmartSwitch 1800 User’s Guide ®[...]

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    i Notice Cabletron Systems r eserves the right to make changes in speciÞcations and other information contained in this document without prior notice. The reader should in all cases consult Cabletr on Systems to determine whether any such changes have been made. The hardwar e, Þrmware, or softwar e described in this manual is subject to change wi[...]

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    ii Restricted Rights Notice (Applicable to licenses to the United States Government only .) 1. Use, duplication, or disclosure by the Government is subject to r estrictions as set forth in subparagraph (c) (1) (ii) of the Rights in T echnical Data and Computer Software clause at DF ARS 252.227-7013. Cabletron Systems, Inc., 35 Industrial W ay , Roc[...]

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    iii Contents Chapter 1 Intr oduction to SPMA f or the FRX4000, FRX6000, and Smar tSwitch 1800 Using this Guide............................................................................................................ 1-2 WhatÕs NOT in the FRX User Õs Guide . . . .......................................................... 1-4 Conventions ........[...]

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    Contents iv Chapter 3 Configuring the T rap T able About T raps .................................................................................................................... 3-1 Launching the T rap T able ............................................................................................. 3-1 ConÞguring T raps ....................[...]

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    v Contents Chapter 7 SNA Status and Configuration ConÞguring SNA Ports ................................................................................................ 7-2 SDLC Port ConÞguration ..................................................................................... 7-2 Changing ConÞguration V alues ...............................[...]

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    Contents vi Chapter 10 IPX Interface Configuration ConÞguring IPX Node Defaults ................................................................................ 10-1 ConÞguring IPX Interfaces ........................................................................................ 10-2 Adding or Modifying IPX Interfaces...........................[...]

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    1-1 Chapter 1 Intr oduction to SPMA f or the FRX4000, FRX6000, and Smar tSwitch 1800 Using this Guide; man ual conv entions; contacting the Cabletron Systems’ Global Call Center ; fir mware v ersions suppor ted by SPMA Y our SPMA for the FRX4000, FRX6000, and the SmartSwitch 1800 management module provides management support for the FRX4000 stan[...]

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    Introduction to SPMA f or the FRX4000, FRX6000, and Smar tSwitch 1800 1-2 Using this Guide Note that because the FRX4000 and FRX6000 provide virtually the same functionality , they will be referred to collectively thr oughout this manual as the FRX. Where signiÞcant dif ferences exist, they will be noted. Using this Guide Y our SPECTRUM Portable M[...]

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    Using this Guide 1-3 Introduction to SPMA f or the FRX4000, FRX6000, and Smar tSwitch 1800 disabling serial ports, and so on) available only from within the Hub V iew are also described. Y ou can access the Hub V iew application from the icon menu or the command line. ¥ Chapter 3, T rap T able , describes how to conÞgure the deviceÕs trap table,[...]

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    Introduction to SPMA f or the FRX4000, FRX6000, and Smar tSwitch 1800 1-4 Conv entions ¥ Chapter 12, SmartSwitch 1800 V oice ConÞguration , describes how to conÞgure the two voice ports on the SmartSwitch 1800 and pr ovides statistical information about voice trafÞc being transmitted acr oss those ports. ¥ Appendix A, FRX4000, FRX6000, and Sma[...]

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    Conv entions 1-5 Introduction to SPMA f or the FRX4000, FRX6000, and Smar tSwitch 1800 Screen Displa ys SPMA runs under a variety of differ ent operating systems and graphical user interfaces. T o maintain a consistent presentation, scr een displays in this and other SPMA guides show an OSF/Motif environment. If youÕr e used to a differ ent GUI, d[...]

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    Introduction to SPMA f or the FRX4000, FRX6000, and Smar tSwitch 1800 1-6 Conv entions Figure 1-2. The History W indow Using the Mouse The UNIX mouse has three buttons. Pr ocedures within the SPMA document set refer to these buttons as follows: Figure 1-3. Mouse Buttons TIP The FRX Hub V iew application currently prints few footer messages (most of[...]

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    Getting Help 1-7 Introduction to SPMA f or the FRX4000, FRX6000, and Smar tSwitch 1800 If youÕre using a two-button mouse, donÕt worry . SPMA doesnÕt make use of mouse button 2. Just click the left button for button 1 and the right mouse button when instructed to use mouse button 3. Whenever possible, we will instruct you on which mouse button t[...]

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    Introduction to SPMA f or the FRX4000, FRX6000, and Smar tSwitch 1800 1-8 FRX4000, FRX6000, and Smar tSwitch 1800 Fir mware Modem Setting 8N1: 8 data bits, 1 stop bit, No parity For additional information about Cabletron Systems pr oducts, visit our W orld W ide W eb site: http://www .cabletron.com/ . For technical support, select Service and Suppo[...]

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    2-1 Chapter 2 Using the FRX4000, FRX6000, and Smar tSwitch 1800 Hub Vie w Navigating through the Hub View; monitor ing hub perf or mance; managing the hub The heart of the SPECTRUM Portable Management Application (SPMA) for the FRX4000, FRX6000, and SmartSwitch 1800 is the Hub V iew , a graphical interface that gives you access to many of the funct[...]

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    Using the FRX4000, FRX6000, and Smar tSwitch 1800 Hub View 2-2 Using the Hub View Navigating Thr ough the Hub View W ithin the Hub V iew , you can click mouse buttons in different ar eas of the window to access various menus and initiate certain management tasks. The following diagrams illustrate the information provided in the Hub V iew and show y[...]

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    Using the Hub View 2-3 Using the FRX4000, FRX6000, and Smar tSwitch 1800 Hub View Figure 2-1. The FRX4000, FRX6000 and the SmartSwitch 1800 Hub V iews Each module display contains individual port boxes that can display a variety of information about each port (see Selecting a Port Display Form , page 2-12 ). For an RLP , up to eight serial ports ca[...]

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    Using the FRX4000, FRX6000, and Smar tSwitch 1800 Hub View 2-4 Using the Hub View RLP information will only be displayed if the appr opriate database recor d has been conÞgured via console management (see your har dware documentation for more information); for RLPs which have been conÞgur ed in the database but not yet installed in the chassis, a[...]

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    Using the Hub View 2-5 Using the FRX4000, FRX6000, and Smar tSwitch 1800 Hub View The module status color code indicates one of two conditions: if a module is both present in the chassis and conÞgur ed in the database, its index box will be color-coded gr een; if a module has been conÞgured in the database but is not physically present in the cha[...]

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    Using the FRX4000, FRX6000, and Smar tSwitch 1800 Hub View 2-6 Using the Hub View Using the Mouse in a Hub View Module For each RLP and LAN car d displayed in the Hub V iew (that is, those which are at least conÞgured in the database), you can use the mouse to access various module- and port-level menus and functions, as illustrated below . Figure[...]

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    Using the Hub View 2-7 Using the FRX4000, FRX6000, and Smar tSwitch 1800 Hub View The Hub View Fr ont P anel In addition to the graphical display of the RLP and LAN car ds installed in your device and/or conÞgured in its database, the Hub V iew gives you device level summary information. The following Front Panel information appears to the right o[...]

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    Using the FRX4000, FRX6000, and Smar tSwitch 1800 Hub View 2-8 Using the Hub View IP Address The deviceÕs Internet Protocol addr ess; this Þeld will display the IP addr ess you have used to create the device icon (if you ar e running the Hub V iew from a management platform) or the IP addr ess you used to launch the Hub V iew program (if you ar e[...]

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    Using the Hub View 2-9 Using the FRX4000, FRX6000, and Smar tSwitch 1800 Hub View Clicking the Device button displays the Device menu, Figure 2-4 . Figure 2-4. Hub V iew Device Menu The Device menu lets you perform the following: ¥ Open the Device Information window (described in V iewing Device Information , page 2-16 ). ¥ Open the Polling Inter[...]

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    Using the FRX4000, FRX6000, and Smar tSwitch 1800 Hub View 2-10 Monitoring Hub P erf or mance ¥ Open the Frame Relay Backup Group window (described in Chapter 5, Frame Relay Status and ConÞguration ). ¥ Open the IP , IPX, Bridge, and SNA conÞguration windows (described in Chapters 7, 9, 10 and 1 1). ¥ Open the V oice ConÞguration windows (des[...]

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    Monitoring Hub P erf or mance 2-11 Using the FRX4000, FRX6000, and Smar tSwitch 1800 Hub View Figure 2-5. The Device, Module, and Port Menus De vice Menu LANCard and RLP Module Menus F rame Relay , X.25, LAN and Unconfigured P or t Men us BSCI, V oice, and SDLC P or t Men us[...]

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    Using the FRX4000, FRX6000, and Smar tSwitch 1800 Hub View 2-12 Monitoring Hub P erf or mance Hub performance data available through these menus includes: ¥ Device, Module, and Port conÞguration information. ¥ Generic Module and Port health and threshold statistics. ¥ Serial Port pin status. ¥ Protocol-speciÞc Port-level statistics. Selecting[...]

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    Monitoring Hub P erf or mance 2-13 Using the FRX4000, FRX6000, and Smar tSwitch 1800 Hub View Admin Status The Admin Status port display form indicates the current value of the ifAdminStatus OID: UP the port has been administratively enabled DOWN the port has been administratively disabled TEST the port has been administratively placed in a test mo[...]

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    Using the FRX4000, FRX6000, and Smar tSwitch 1800 Hub View 2-14 Monitoring Hub P erf or mance disa (disabled) The port is operationally disabled. disc (disconnect) One of the two endpoints connected via the port has closed the connection. conf (conÞgured) The port has been conÞgur ed in the database, but the conÞgured pr otocol has not been inst[...]

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    Monitoring Hub P erf or mance 2-15 Using the FRX4000, FRX6000, and Smar tSwitch 1800 Hub View Connector T ype This port display form indicates the connector type supported by the selected port. This value (from the OID nlIfConnectorT ype ) is determined by a combination of cable and physical port type, as follows: rs232 Indicates an RS232 serial po[...]

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    Using the FRX4000, FRX6000, and Smar tSwitch 1800 Hub View 2-16 Monitoring Hub P erf or mance Viewing De vice Information The Device Information window provides some general descriptive information about the FRX or SmartSwitch 1800 device you are modeling. T o access the window: 1. In the Hub View , click on to displa y the Device men u. 2. Drag do[...]

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    Monitoring Hub P erf or mance 2-17 Using the FRX4000, FRX6000, and Smar tSwitch 1800 Hub View Figure 2-7. The RLP ConÞguration W indow and Protocol Menu RLP status information includes: Status A status of Installed indicates that the RLP is physically present in the chassis, and has been conÞgur ed in the database; a status of ConÞgured indicate[...]

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    Using the FRX4000, FRX6000, and Smar tSwitch 1800 Hub View 2-18 Monitoring Hub P erf or mance LIC 1 T ype/LIC 2 T ype Displays the type value for each Line Interface Car d (LIC) installed on the selected RLP: RS232, HS RS232, v .35, RS422, V oice or Universal. The Universal LIC is shipped as the Base LIC on the FRX4000 and the SmartSwitch 1800. It [...]

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    Monitoring Hub P erf or mance 2-19 Using the FRX4000, FRX6000, and Smar tSwitch 1800 Hub View ¥ If LLC2 is conÞgured, Bridge must also be conÞgur ed. For the FRX6000, both protocols should be, but do not have to be, on the same RLP . Having them on the same RLP should pr ovide better performance. ¥ If NVSP is conÞgur ed, LLC2 and Bridge must a[...]

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    Using the FRX4000, FRX6000, and Smar tSwitch 1800 Hub View 2-20 Monitoring Hub P erf or mance Figure 2-8. The Port ConÞguration W indow and Protocol Menu T o change or add a protocol for the selected port: 1. Displa y the Configuration window f or the selected por t. It will display either a configured protocol or None . 2. T o change a protocol[...]

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    Monitoring Hub P erf or mance 2-21 Using the FRX4000, FRX6000, and Smar tSwitch 1800 Hub View Interface Description: Displays a general description of the selected serial interface (from the MIB II ifDescr ), including the index number assigned to the portÕs RLP; the physical number assigned to the port interface itself (as designated in the Port [...]

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    Using the FRX4000, FRX6000, and Smar tSwitch 1800 Hub View 2-22 Monitoring Hub P erf or mance Figure 2-10. The Pin Status W indow Each cable pin is repr esented by a colored r ectangle labeled with the pin name; the color-coding tells you whether the pin is active (gr een; has voltage), inactive (red; has no voltage), unused (tan, or no color), or [...]

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    Monitoring Hub P erf or mance 2-23 Using the FRX4000, FRX6000, and Smar tSwitch 1800 Hub View Viewing LAN P or t Information The LAN Port Information windows also provide general descriptive information about the selected port. T o access LAN port information: 1. In the Hub View , click on the appropriate P or t Index or P or t Status text bo x to [...]

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    Using the FRX4000, FRX6000, and Smar tSwitch 1800 Hub View 2-24 Monitoring Hub P erf or mance Address: For T oken Ring LAN cards, this Þeld displays the locally administered physical addr ess, if one has been assigned; if none has been assigned, the Þeld (labeled Local Admin Address ) will displays all zeros. For Ethernet car ds, the factory-set [...]

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    Monitoring Hub P erf or mance 2-25 Using the FRX4000, FRX6000, and Smar tSwitch 1800 Hub View Figure 2-12. The RLP Health Statistics W indow RLP Health statistics pr ovide the following general usage information for all ports on the selected card: Frames Received The total number of frames received on all active serial ports on the selected RLP , e[...]

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    Using the FRX4000, FRX6000, and Smar tSwitch 1800 Hub View 2-26 Monitoring Hub P erf or mance Frames Queued The total number of frames from all active serial ports on the selected RLP curr ently queued and waiting for transmission, expressed as a raw value. Queued frames will be transmitted as soon as device resour ces permit. Used Buffers Displays[...]

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    Monitoring Hub P erf or mance 2-27 Using the FRX4000, FRX6000, and Smar tSwitch 1800 Hub View sequence (like the CRC, or cyclic redundancy check) is a value computed at both the sending and receiving ends of the connection; if the computed values donÕt match, the frame is assumed to have been corrupted in transit. A value consistently greater than[...]

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    Using the FRX4000, FRX6000, and Smar tSwitch 1800 Hub View 2-28 Monitoring Hub P erf or mance Figure 2-14. The LAN Health Statistics W indow MIB II statistics provided ar e: In Octets (ifInOctets) The total number of octets (or bytes) of data received at the selected LAN interface, expr essed as a rate (octets/second). In Ucast (ifInUcastPkts) The [...]

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    Monitoring Hub P erf or mance 2-29 Using the FRX4000, FRX6000, and Smar tSwitch 1800 Hub View Out Ucast (ifOutUcastPkts) The total number of packets transmitted by the selected LAN interface that were destined for a single address (unicast), expr essed as a rate (packets/second). Out NUcast (ifOutNUcastPkts) The total number of packets transmitted [...]

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    Using the FRX4000, FRX6000, and Smar tSwitch 1800 Hub View 2-30 Monitoring Hub P erf or mance Figure 2-15. The RLP Statistics Thr esholds W indow The RLP Statistics Thr esholds window shows the current thr eshold value (either a number or a percentage) for the following RLP health statistics (for deÞnitions of the RLP Health Statistics, see RLP He[...]

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    Monitoring Hub P erf or mance 2-31 Using the FRX4000, FRX6000, and Smar tSwitch 1800 Hub View 2. Drag down to Thresholds , and release . The P or t Statistics Thresholds window , Figure 2-16 , will appear . Figure 2-16. The Port Statistics Thresholds W indow The Port Statistics Thresholds window shows the curr ent threshold value (either a number o[...]

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    Using the FRX4000, FRX6000, and Smar tSwitch 1800 Hub View 2-32 Managing the Hub Receive Error Ratio Shows the threshold for the Receive Err or Ratio statistic. This statistic is the ratio of frames rejected per second to frames accepted per second on the port. T ransmit Percent Utilization Shows the threshold for the Tx Utilization % statistic. Re[...]

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    Managing the Hub 2-33 Using the FRX4000, FRX6000, and Smar tSwitch 1800 Hub View 4. T o change a polling inter val, highlight the v alue you w ould lik e to change, and enter a new v alue in seconds. Note that the Use Defaults option must not be selected, or values will re vert back to def ault lev els when you click on , and your changes will be i[...]

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    Using the FRX4000, FRX6000, and Smar tSwitch 1800 Hub View 2-34 Managing the Hub Enabling and Disab ling Serial P or ts Y ou can use the Port Menu available for each conÞgured serial port and LAN port to change the selected portÕs administrative status. T o do so: 1. In the Hub View , click on the appropriate P or t Index or P or t Status text bo[...]

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    3-1 Chapter 3 Configuring the T rap T able A f ew w ords about traps; accessing the T rap T able window; configur ing the trap table About T raps The FRX4000, FRX6000, and the SmartSwitch 1800 have the ability to issue unsolicited SNMP traps to notify management stations of unusual events. These traps will not be issued, however , until the devic[...]

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    Configuring the T rap T ab le 3-2 Launching the T rap T able Figure 3-1. The T rap T able The list box at the top of the window displays the trap table entries that have already been conÞgur ed; the Þelds and buttons in the lower portion of the window allow you to add new entries and modify or delete existing ones. Each device can support up to [...]

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    Configuring T raps 3-3 Configuring the T rap T ab le traps with a severity level equal to or greater than this severity setting will be forwarded to the associated management workstation. Each trap is assigned one of four severity levels: Informational Indicates an informational event (no action generally requir ed) or a small conÞguration error[...]

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    Configuring the T rap T ab le 3-4 T rap Messages T o delete an existing entry: 1. In the list bo x, click to select the entry you wish to delete. The selected entr y will be highlighted. (Note that you can only delete one entry at a time.) 2. Click on to delete the selected entry . T rap Messages Following are some general descriptions of traps th[...]

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    T rap Messages 3-5 Configuring the T rap T ab le SABM/DISC with wrong link ad dress 198 The HDLC frame processor task for the port has r eceived an improperly addressed frame fr om the subscriber . This situation usually occurs when the port and subscriber devices are both conÞgur ed as logical DCEs or logical DTEs. Severity Informational (Level [...]

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    Configuring the T rap T ab le 3-6 T rap Messages LP T rn Frm/Sec exceeded T: “n” C: “n” 307 The RLP statistic T ransmitted Frames/Sec has exceeded the threshold (T : ÒnÓ) that was set by the user . ( C: ÒnÓ is the current value.) Severity Informational (Level 4) Action If this happens frequently , you may need to rer oute some trafÞc.[...]

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    T rap Messages 3-7 Configuring the T rap T ab le FCS Rej/Sec exceeded T : “n” C: “n” 314 The port statistic FCS Errors/Sec has exceeded the threshold (T : ÒnÓ) that was set by the user . ( C: ÒnÓ is the current value.) A value consistently greater than zer o indicates line problems. Severity Informational (Level 4) Action If this happe[...]

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    Configuring the T rap T ab le 3-8 T rap Messages T rn P or t Usage exceeded T: “n” C: “n” 319 The port statistic % T ransmit Port Utilization has exceeded the threshold (T : ÒnÓ) that was set by the user . ( C: ÒnÓ is the current value.) Severity Informational (Level 4) Action If this happens frequently , you may need to add ports or r[...]

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    T rap Messages 3-9 Configuring the T rap T ab le Link Disabled 401 The port has been disabled from the On-Line Port Operations menu. Severity Major (Level 2) Link Disconnected 402 For X.25, this means that the link is disconnected and level 2 cannot be established. For SNA TP AD, this means that an XID command frame has been issued by the TP AD, b[...]

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    Configuring the T rap T ab le 3-10 T rap Messages Operational 406 For all ports except those noted below , this means that the link is up. For SNA TP AD, this means that the XID exchange has been performed, and the XID data received in the r esponse frame matches the XID data conÞgured for the TP AD subscriber . The link is ready to establish an [...]

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    T rap Messages 3-11 Configuring the T rap T ab le P AD Link F ailed 413 Self-explanatory . Severity Major (Level 2) Action Check the async P AD port and its cables for proper operation and secure connection. Beginning of Congestion 414 The level of Maximum Congestion speciÞed in the Node Defaults recor d has been exceeded, and no more events will[...]

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    Configuring the T rap T ab le 3-12 T rap Messages Duplicate of DLCI “n” on P or t 428 Each connection sharing a DLCI must be on a differ ent logical port, and two recor ds have been conÞgured in the FRX specifying the same logical port on one DLCI. (DLCIs are conÞgur ed in recor ds for logical ports, IP/LLC2/IPX interfaces over frame relay ,[...]

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    T rap Messages 3-13 Configuring the T rap T ab le LG Buffer MALLOC Pr oblem PKTs Lost 435 This applies to a debug tool used by service personnel, and will not appear under normal operation. Severity Major (Level 2) RCV Unknown Event Code fr om Net. 436 An unknown event was received fr om the network. Severity Major (Level 2) RCV In valid Event For[...]

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    Configuring the T rap T ab le 3-14 T rap Messages P or t Config File Upd: PR TP AR.D A T 445 The Port conÞguration Þle has been updated. Severity Informational (Level 4) P ad Profile File Upd: PROFILE.D A T 446 The Async P AD ProÞle Þle has been updated. Severity Informational (Level 4) PVC Config File Upd: PVCSUB.DA T 447 The PVC Subscribe[...]

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    T rap Messages 3-15 Configuring the T rap T ab le Login P assw ord Changed 455 Self-explanatory . Severity Informational (Level 4) Operator Logged into Node 456 An async terminal operator has logged into the node via an async P AD port. Severity Informational (Level 4) Operator Logged out of Node 457 The async terminal operator has logged out of t[...]

  • Seite 66

    Configuring the T rap T ab le 3-16 T rap Messages LP Msg Queued Under Threshold 465 The situation that caused event 305 has ended. Severity Informational (Level 4) LP Rcv Frm/Sec Under Threshold 466 The situation that caused event 306 has ended. Severity Informational (Level 4) LP T rn Frm/Sec Under Threshold 467 The situation that caused event 30[...]

  • Seite 67

    T rap Messages 3-17 Configuring the T rap T ab le Severity Informational (Level 4) Rcv Err Ratio Under Threshold 477 The situation that caused event 317 has ended. Severity Informational (Level 4) P or t Rcv Usage Under Threshold 478 The situation that caused event 318 has ended. Severity Informational (Level 4) P or t T rn Usage Under Threshold 4[...]

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    Configuring the T rap T ab le 3-18 T rap Messages Interface “n” deleted successfully 485 Self-explanatory . Severity Informational (Level 4) Interface “n” added successfull y 486 Self-explanatory . Severity Informational (Level 4) Interface “n” modified successfully 487 Self-explanatory . Severity Informational (Level 4) Error deletin[...]

  • Seite 69

    T rap Messages 3-19 Configuring the T rap T ab le Alloc Error on Master SNMP Agent 494 A buffer could not be allocated to pr ocess an SNMP message. Severity Critical (Level 1) BP AD: Inv alid Q Pkt “n”—PL 500 An invalid Q packet has been received, disabling the port. Severity Minor (Level 3) Action ConÞgure the LIC or r emove it from the no[...]

  • Seite 70

    Configuring the T rap T ab le 3-20 T rap Messages BSCI: Inv alid parameters 514 One or more parameters speciÞed in the Port Parameters r ecord for this port is invalid. This error disables the port. Severity Minor (Level 3) Action Correct the Port Parameters r ecord, then r eenable the port ([B], [A], [C] from the Main Menu). If this doesnÕt wor[...]

  • Seite 71

    T rap Messages 3-21 Configuring the T rap T ab le BSCI: Inv alid queue operations 521 An invalid operation has occurred and has disabled the port. Severity Minor (Level 3) Action T ake the same action as for message 500. BSCI: Inv alid protocol operations 522 An invalid operation has occurred and has disabled the port. Severity Minor (Level 3) Act[...]

  • Seite 72

    Configuring the T rap T ab le 3-22 T rap Messages Exit Service Affecting Condition 533 The situation that caused event 362 has ended. Severity Major (Level 2) DLCI “n” Frm Relay PVC Disconnected 534 Self-explanatory . Severity Informational (Level 4) DLCI “n” Received Bad Frame 535 Either the DLCI was not conÞgured or the frame was on an [...]

  • Seite 73

    T rap Messages 3-23 Configuring the T rap T ab le DLCI “n” Frame Relay Header In valid 541 The header contained an invalid DLCI. Severity Minor (Level 3) Action Check the conÞguration recor d for the port. DLCI “n” PVC does not exist 542 Self-explanatory . Severity Minor (Level 3) Action Create a PVC r ecord. DLCI “n” Frame Discarded?[...]

  • Seite 74

    Configuring the T rap T ab le 3-24 T rap Messages LLC Host File Upd: LLC2HP AR.DA T 562 The LLC2 Host Þle has been updated. Severity Informational (Level 4) LLC LAN Card File Upd: LANP AR.D A T 563 The LLC2 LAN Card Þle has been updated. Severity Informational (Level 4) IPX Filter Def File Upd: IPXFP AR.DA T 564 The IPX Filter DeÞnitions Þle h[...]

  • Seite 75

    T rap Messages 3-25 Configuring the T rap T ab le Receive Loss of Sync condition Set 650 The receiving end of the connection has r eported a loss of synchronization. Severity Major (Level 2) Action Check the T1/E1 cable at the local end of the connection. If it is securely connected and everything else appears operational, contact your carrier . R[...]

  • Seite 76

    Configuring the T rap T ab le 3-26 T rap Messages SDLC Rem. Link Stn Not Responding 701 Self-explanatory . ( Rem Link Stn is the Remote Link Station.) Severity Major (Level 2) Action Check the PU to make sure it is operational. SDLC Link Stn Sent DM 702 The link station sent a Disconnect Mode response, and the logical link is down. Severity Major [...]

  • Seite 77

    T rap Messages 3-27 Configuring the T rap T ab le SDLC Rem Stn Exceeded window size 711 The number of frames sent by the remote device has exceeded the window size. Severity Major (Level 2) SDLC Station Inactivity time exp 712 The timer deÞned by the parameters No Response Poll Period and Maximum Retransmissions in the SNA Port recor d has expire[...]

  • Seite 78

    Configuring the T rap T ab le 3-28 T rap Messages SDLC No CTS on link 721 A necessary CTS was not received fr om the DCE. Severity Major (Level 2) Action Check the modem to make sure it is operational. SDLC No External Clock 722 The necessary clock is not being provided. Severity Major (Level 2) Action Check the modem to make sure it is operationa[...]

  • Seite 79

    T rap Messages 3-29 Configuring the T rap T ab le LLC/2 FRMR Rcvd, IFLD too long 742 The remote device r eceived an I frame that was too long, and returned a Frame Reject. Severity Major (Level 2) LLC/2 FRMR Rcvd, Inv alid Command 743 The remote device r eceived an invalid command or response, and r eturned a Frame Reject. Severity Major (Level 2)[...]

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    Configuring the T rap T ab le 3-30 T rap Messages SDLC Link Stn rcv FRMR, Unexp. IFLD 762 The remote station r eceived an S or U frame with an unexpected I frame attached. Severity Major (Level 2)[...]

  • Seite 81

    4-1 Chapter 4 Configuring the Subscriber T able About the Subscriber T able and Subscriber IDs; accessing the Subscr iber T able window; adding or modifying a subscriber table entr y; editing the Routing and Address tables The Subscriber T able allows you to add or modify the entries your FRX or SmartSwitch 1800 will use to establish virtual conne[...]

  • Seite 82

    Configuring the Subscr iber T able 4-2 Accessing the Subscriber T able Accessing the Subscriber T able T o launch the Subscriber T able: 1. In the Hub View , click on the button to displa y the Device men u. 2. Drag down to Subscriber T able , and release. The Subscriber T able window , Figure 4-1 , will appear . Figure 4-1. The Subscriber T able [...]

  • Seite 83

    Configuring the Subscr iber T able 4-3 Configuring the Subscr iber T able The Subscriber T able window contains three main ar eas: the Subscriber T able itself (in the top half of the window), which allows you to add, modify , or delete subscriber entries; the Routing T able (on the lower left), which allows you to assign one or more r outing pat[...]

  • Seite 84

    Configuring the Subscr iber T able 4-4 Configuring the Subscr iber T able Algorithm The algorithm Þeld allows you to select the means by which call requests ar e forwarded to one of several r outing paths assigned to the named subscriber . Y ou can select from among four options: Round Robin As its name implies, this algorithm selects ports cycl[...]

  • Seite 85

    Configuring the Subscr iber T able 4-5 Configuring the Subscr iber T able Priority The Connection Priority Þeld allows you to conÞgure priorities for traf Þc within the device: the higher the number assigned to the subscriber , the higher the priority that subscriber Õs calls will receive r elative to other intra-nodal trafÞc. These prioriti[...]

  • Seite 86

    Configuring the Subscr iber T able 4-6 Adding or Modifying Subscriber T able Entries Configuring Address T able Entries If you have selected any redir ect parameters for a Subscriber T able entry , you must use the Address T able to designate the alternate subscriber addresses that will be used by the redir ect option(s) you have selected (see pa[...]

  • Seite 87

    Adding or Modifying Subscriber T able Entries 4-7 Configuring the Subscr iber T able c. Click Ye s on the Systematic Redirect option if y ou wish all calls to this subscriber to be redirected to the first alter nate address defined in the Address T able. If you select this option, no calls will be receiv ed by the original subscr iber , and only[...]

  • Seite 88

    Configuring the Subscr iber T able 4-8 Adding or Modifying Subscriber T able Entries 4. In the Address T able : a. If you wish to modify an e xisting Address T able entr y , be sure that entr y is selected (and remember , any changes you mak e to the Address T able eff ect the Subscriber T able entr y currently highlighted in the top por tion of t[...]

  • Seite 89

    5-1 Chapter 5 Frame Rela y Status and Configuration About using the frame rela y protocol; frame rela y por t and DLCI rate configuration; configuring frame rela y backup g roups; logical por t configuration; viewing frame rela y management, congestion, and error stats FRX and SmartSwitch 1800 ports which have been conÞgured to use frame r ela[...]

  • Seite 90

    F rame Relay Status and Configur ation 5-2 Configuring F rame Rela y P or ts ¥ Frame Relay Management Stats provide an overview of the frame management (LMI or Annex D) in use on the selected port, displayed via meters; ¥ Frame Relay Congestion Stats provide information about congestion notiÞcation and discard eligibility frames being transmit[...]

  • Seite 91

    Configuring F rame Rela y P or ts 5-3 F rame Relay Status and Configur ation Figure 5-1. Frame Relay Port ConÞguration The Frame Relay ConÞguration window provides the following information: Max Bytes per Frame This Þeld speciÞes the size (in bytes) of the largest frame that can be transmitted across the port. This value is determined by your[...]

  • Seite 92

    F rame Relay Status and Configur ation 5-4 Configuring F rame Rela y P or ts Possible line speed entries are: 75 64000 512000 1008000 1472000 150 72000 560000 1024000 1512000 300 1 12000 576000 1064000 1536000 600 128000 616000 1088000 1568000 1200 168000 640000 1 120000 1600000 2400 192000 672000 1 152000 1624000 4800 224000 704000 1 176000 1664[...]

  • Seite 93

    Configuring F rame Rela y P or ts 5-5 F rame Relay Status and Configur ation N3 Monitored Events Count The monitored events count deÞnes the number of err or-fr ee polling cycles that must occur before the DCE is declar ed active if the Þrst poll resulted in an err or . If the Þrst poll is error -free, the DCE is declar ed active immediately .[...]

  • Seite 94

    F rame Relay Status and Configur ation 5-6 Configuring F rame Rela y P or ts ¥ For the FRX6000, ports 0-7 on each RLP ar e determined by the Line Interface Card (LIC) and attached I/O cables. Only the valid interfaces will be listed from the menu button. Possible interfaces ar e: RS-232, V .35, RS-449, RS-530 and X.21. (RS-449, RS-530, and X.21 [...]

  • Seite 95

    Configuring F rame Rela y P or ts 5-7 F rame Relay Status and Configur ation links from becoming operational unless all DLCI rate settings match at both ends of the connection; without LMI, mismatched links may become operational, but they will behave unpredictably . LMI rev 1 enquiries from the Local Management Interface (LMI) will be used; ansi[...]

  • Seite 96

    F rame Relay Status and Configur ation 5-8 Configuring F rame Rela y P or ts Changing Configuration V alues Y ou can edit the values in any Þeld; to do so: 1. T o edit a text field, remo ve the e xisting value and enter the ne w value . 2. T o edit a field with a menu button, clic k on the button to displa y a list of options, then dr ag down[...]

  • Seite 97

    Configuring F rame Rela y P or ts 5-9 F rame Relay Status and Configur ation Figure 5-2. Frame Relay DLCI T able The Frame Relay DLCI T able window allows you to conÞgure the following parameters for each DLCI: DLCI Use this Þeld to enter the identiÞer (16 - 991) for the DLCI whose trafÞc parameters you wish to conÞgure. These DLCI numbers a[...]

  • Seite 98

    F rame Relay Status and Configur ation 5-10 Configuring F rame Rela y P or ts above the deÞned CIR can be marked as discard eligible (DE); frames with the DE bit set are consider ed to be excess data, and will be discarded if the network becomes congested. B C (In/Out) Use this Þeld to enter the Committed Burst Size (B C ) assigned to the selec[...]

  • Seite 99

    Configuring F rame Rela y P or ts 5-11 F rame Relay Status and Configur ation Priority The Outgoing DLCI Priority value allows you to assign relative priority levels to the DLCIs conÞgured on the selected physical port. The allowable range is 0-4, with 0 being the lowest priority . Backup Gr oup Number Use this Þeld to specify whether this DLCI[...]

  • Seite 100

    F rame Relay Status and Configur ation 5-12 F rame Relay Bac kup Groups 3. Click on to create a new entr y , or on to edit the entr y currently selected in the list bo x. Applying P or t-level Changes After you have made any port-level conÞguration changes, your changes will not take effect until you have done an on-line update. T o do so: 1. Cli[...]

  • Seite 101

    F rame Relay Bac kup Groups 5-13 F rame Relay Status and Configur ation parameters can be conÞgured, except specifying a Backup Gr oup Number for the primary DLCI on the initiating node. The next step is to conÞgure your Backup Groups using the information in this section. Y ou can then return to your DLCI conÞguration and enter the appropriate[...]

  • Seite 102

    F rame Relay Status and Configur ation 5-14 F rame Relay Bac kup Groups RLP Indicates the RLP wher e the physical port on which the backup DLCI is being conÞgured r esides. For the FRX4000 and SmartSwitch 1800 this would always be 0. For the FRX6000 this could be RLP 0 - 7. Po r t Indicates the physical port on which the backup DLCI is being con?[...]

  • Seite 103

    Configuring Logical P or ts 5-15 F rame Relay Status and Configur ation 3. Click on to create a new entr y , or on to edit the entr y currently selected in the list bo x. Configuring Logical P or ts A frame relay port can contain multiple logical ports, allowing multiple pr otocols to run over a single physical frame r elay port. Y ou can conÞg[...]

  • Seite 104

    F rame Relay Status and Configur ation 5-16 Configuring Logical P or ts Figure 5-4. Logical Port ConÞguration The Logical Port ConÞguration window allows you to conÞgure the following parameters: Logical P or t This Þeld speciÞes the number of the logical port being conÞgured. V alid entries are 8 - 63. DLCI Number Use this Þeld to enter t[...]

  • Seite 105

    Configuring Logical P or ts 5-17 F rame Relay Status and Configur ation Y ou must conÞgure a dif ferent DLCI for every logical port on a physical port because logical ports and DLCIs have a one-to-one relationship. Also, make sure that each interface (IP , IPX or LLC2) or frame relay bridge port has a dif ferent DLCI. Do not assign a DLCI number[...]

  • Seite 106

    F rame Relay Status and Configur ation 5-18 Configuring Logical P or ts Max UnA CK Pac kets/Channel This speciÞes the maximum number of sequentially numbered frames that can be waiting for acknowledgment by the destination device. If this number is exceeded, no frames will be transmitted until an acknowledgment is received. Setup P acket Window [...]

  • Seite 107

    Configuring Logical P or ts 5-19 F rame Relay Status and Configur ation Make Calls Outside CUG This Þeld is only conÞgurable if the port is a CUG member; it speciÞes whether the logical port can make calls to network users outside that CUG. Encapsulation Method This Þeld speciÞes whether the trafÞc will be encapsulated by Annex G or RS 1490[...]

  • Seite 108

    F rame Relay Status and Configur ation 5-20 Viewing F rame Rela y Status Accept Rever se Charge This Þeld is used to authorize the transmission of incoming calls that request Reverse Charging. If Ye s is selected, a call requesting Reverse Charging will be accepted. If No is selected, and a call requests Reverse Char ging, the call will not be tr[...]

  • Seite 109

    Viewing F rame Rela y Status 5-21 F rame Relay Status and Configur ation Management Stats The Management Statistics window provides general information about the type of management trafÞc that is being transmitted acr oss the selected port. T o access the window: 1. Click mouse b utton 3 on the frame relay port of interest to display the P or t M[...]

  • Seite 110

    F rame Relay Status and Configur ation 5-22 Viewing F rame Rela y Status Congestion Stats The Congestion Statistics window provides information about the rates at which Discard Eligible and Congestion NotiÞcation frames ar e being both received and transmitted. T o access the window: 1. Click mouse b utton 3 on the frame relay port of interest to[...]

  • Seite 111

    Viewing F rame Rela y Status 5-23 F rame Relay Status and Configur ation BECN (T ransmitted and Received) Displays the number of frames with the BECN (backward explicit congestion notiÞcation) bit set that were transmitted or r eceived on the selected port, expressed as a rate (frames/second). BECN frames notify the user that traf Þc sent in the[...]

  • Seite 112

    F rame Relay Status and Configur ation 5-24 Viewing F rame Rela y Status[...]

  • Seite 113

    6-1 Chapter 6 X.25 Status and Configuration About using the X.25 protocol; configur ing X.25 por ts; viewing X.25 management, congestion, and error stats An FRX or SmartSwitch 1800 port conÞgured to r un X.25 as its layer 2 protocol can connect to an X.25 DTE or an X.25 network. This allows the port to transmit X.25 trafÞc, as well as IP and IP[...]

  • Seite 114

    X.25 Status and Configuration 6-2 Configuring X.25 Physical P or ts Configuring X.25 Ph ysical P or ts The X.25 Physical Port ConÞguration window allows you to set X.25 operational parameters for physical ports. T o access the window: 1. Click mouse b utton 3 on the X.25 por t of interest to displa y the P or t Menu. 2. Drag down to X.25 Physic[...]

  • Seite 115

    Configuring X.25 Physical P or ts 6-3 X.25 Status and Configuration The X.25 Physical Port ConÞguration window provides the following conÞguration information: Speed This Þeld speciÞes the data transmission rate in bits per second. If this port is a physical DTE, specify the line speed that matches the speed of the device connected directly t[...]

  • Seite 116

    X.25 Status and Configuration 6-4 Configuring X.25 Physical P or ts Setup Timer The Setup T imer only has a function if the port you are conÞguring is a dial port; that is, if the port is connected to a dial modem. The setup timer starts when the port enters the linkup state. Use this Þeld to enter a time period (in seconds). If there is no r e[...]

  • Seite 117

    Configuring X.25 Physical P or ts 6-5 X.25 Status and Configuration Closed User Group Inde x This Þeld is only conÞgurable if the port is a CUG member; it speciÞes which Closed User Group the port belongs to. The CUG index number is included in call packets, and is cross-r eferenced with the CUG Index cr eated through console management. Rcv C[...]

  • Seite 118

    X.25 Status and Configuration 6-6 Configuring X.25 Physical P or ts Dial In/Out This parameter only has a function if the port you are conÞguring is a dial port; that is, if the port is connected to a dial modem. It speciÞes whether this port is connected to a dial modem and, if so, whether connections will be initiated through dial-in or dial-[...]

  • Seite 119

    Configuring X.25 Physical P or ts 6-7 X.25 Status and Configuration Flow Contr ol Negotiation This Þeld allows for negotiation of ßow control parameters (packet and window sizes for data transmission in either direction) on a per -call basis. If No is selected, the Default Packet Size and Setup Packet Window Size will be used. If Ye s is select[...]

  • Seite 120

    X.25 Status and Configuration 6-8 Viewing X.25 Status Changing Configuration V alues Y ou can edit the values in any Þeld which provides a text box or menu button selection; to do so: 1. T o edit a text field, remo ve the e xisting value and enter the ne w value . 2. T o edit a field with a menu button, clic k on the button to displa y a list [...]

  • Seite 121

    Viewing X.25 Status 6-9 X.25 Status and Configuration Figure 6-2. X.25 Management Stats The Management Statistics window provides the following statistical data: SABM (T ransmitted/Received) A count of the Set Asynchronous Balanced Mode (SABM) commands transmitted or received acr oss the selected port, expressed as a rate (commands/second). U A (T[...]

  • Seite 122

    X.25 Status and Configuration 6-10 Viewing X.25 Status 2. Drag down to X25 Congestion Stats , and release. The X25 Congestion Statistics window , Figure 6-3 , will appear . Figure 6-3. X.25 Congestion Stats The Congestion Statistics window provides the following statistical data: INFO (T ransmitted/Received) A count of the Information T ransfer (I[...]

  • Seite 123

    Viewing X.25 Status 6-11 X.25 Status and Configuration Figure 6-4. X.25 Error Stats The Error Statistics window pr ovides the following statistical data: FRMR (T ransmitted/Received) A count of the Frame Reject (FRMR) responses transmitted or r eceived on the selected port, expressed as a rate (r esponses/second). Rej (T ransmitted/Received) A cou[...]

  • Seite 124

    X.25 Status and Configuration 6-12 Viewing X.25 Status[...]

  • Seite 125

    7-1 Chapter 7 SNA Status and Configuration Configuring SNA por ts; ph ysical unit and LLC2 parameter configuration; configur ing link stations; configuring LLC2 hosts; viewing statistics SNA ports in the FRX4000, FRX6000, and SmartSwitch 1800 connect IBM hosts with PUs (physical units), over a frame relay (via RFC 1490) or X.25 (via Annex G) n[...]

  • Seite 126

    SNA Status and Configuration 7-2 Configuring SNA P or ts In addition, for each SNA port there ar e four statistical windows provided: ¥ The SDLC Port Stats providing general port statistics; ¥ The SDLC LS General Stats providing link station statistics; ¥ The SDLC LS Rx Stats providing link station r eceive statistics; ¥ The SDLC LS Tx Stats [...]

  • Seite 127

    Configuring SNA P or ts 7-3 SNA Status and Configuration Figure 7-1. SDLC Port ConÞguration The SDLC Port ConÞguration window provides the following information: P acket Size This Þeld speciÞes the maximum packet size (in bytes) that will be transmitted on the port. The default value for this parameter is 1024. Line Speed This Þeld speciÞes[...]

  • Seite 128

    SNA Status and Configuration 7-4 Configuring SNA P or ts Possible line speed entries are: 75 64000 512000 1008000 1472000 150 72000 560000 1024000 1512000 300 1 12000 576000 1064000 1536000 600 128000 616000 1088000 1568000 1200 168000 640000 1 120000 1600000 2400 192000 672000 1 152000 1624000 4800 224000 704000 1 176000 1664000 9600 256000 7280[...]

  • Seite 129

    Configuring SNA P or ts 7-5 SNA Status and Configuration ¥ For the SmartSwitch 1800, ports 2 and 3 are determined by the attached cables: RS-232, V .35, or RS-449; ¥ For the FRX4000, ports 4-7 are determined by the expansion Line Interface Card (LIC) and attached I/O cables. Only the valid interfaces will be listed from the menu button. Possibl[...]

  • Seite 130

    SNA Status and Configuration 7-6 Configuring SNA P or ts Receive Clock fr om DTE This parameter is relevant only if the Physical Port Interface (see above) is something other than RS-232 and Generate Clock is set to Ye s . If this parameter is set to Ye s , it allows the clock (timing) signal to be looped back from the DTE using the T erminal T i[...]

  • Seite 131

    Configuring SNA P or ts 7-7 SNA Status and Configuration Changing Configuration V alues Y ou can edit the values in any Þeld; to do so: 1. T o edit a text field, remo ve the e xisting value and enter the ne w value . 2. T o edit a field with a menu button, clic k on the button to displa y a list of options, then dr ag down to select the optio[...]

  • Seite 132

    SNA Status and Configuration 7-8 Configuring SNA P or ts Figure 7-2. SDLC Physical Unit Subscriber T able The SDLC Physical Unit Subscriber T able allows you to conÞgure the following parameters: Address This is the SDLC PU Station Address, 00 - f f, that identiÞes the PU you are conÞguring. It must match the ADDR parameter set in the macro PU[...]

  • Seite 133

    Configuring SNA P or ts 7-9 SNA Status and Configuration Remote Subscriber Id This is the subscriber address of the r emote end of a SNA connection. It is used by the local device to identify where a call is going. Enter a Subscriber ID of up to 15 digits. A Subscriber ID recor d must also be conÞgured for this addr ess (see Chapter 4, ConÞguri[...]

  • Seite 134

    SNA Status and Configuration 7-10 Configuring SNA P or ts Changing SDLC PU Subscriber V alues T o edit the values assigned to each SDLC PU Subscriber: 1. If you wish to modify an e xisting entr y , be sure that entr y is highlighted in the list bo x por tion of the window . 2. Enter and/or edit the values displa yed in the te xt box es, as desire[...]

  • Seite 135

    Configuring SNA P or ts 7-11 SNA Status and Configuration Figure 7-3. SDLC LLC2 ConÞguration window The SDLC LLC2 ConÞguration window allows you to conÞgure the following parameters: Address This is the SDLC PU Station Address, 00 - f f, that identiÞes the PU you are conÞguring. It must match the ADDR parameter set in the macro PU in the VT [...]

  • Seite 136

    SNA Status and Configuration 7-12 Configuring SNA P or ts IDBLK This parameter is used in conjunction with the IDNUM parameter (see below) in generating the Node Þeld in an XID (Exchange IdentiÞcation) frame (format 0 or 3) to establish a link station connection to the host. If both IDBLK and IDNUM are set to 0, the Node Þeld of the XID frame [...]

  • Seite 137

    Configuring SNA P or ts 7-13 SNA Status and Configuration If the T1 T imer expires and acknowledgments or r esponses are still outstanding, the link station will send one of the following, then restart the T1 T imer: ¥ A Supervisory LPDU with the P bit set to BÕ1Õ to solicit r emote link station status ¥ Any Unnumbered LPDUs that wer e not re[...]

  • Seite 138

    SNA Status and Configuration 7-14 Configuring SNA P or ts BAGs regulate bandwidth usage by outgoing traf Þc on the physical link and can ensure that r esponse time-sensitive trafÞc gets access to the available frame r elay bandwidth. Up to 16 groups can be conÞgur ed through console management (refer to your FRX or SmartSwitch 1800 har dware d[...]

  • Seite 139

    Configuring SNA P or ts 7-15 SNA Status and Configuration Applying P or t-level Changes After you have made any port-level conÞguration changes, your changes will not take effect until you have done an on-line update. T o do so: 1. Click mouse b utton 3 on the por t you hav e been configuring to display the P or t Menu. 2. Drag down to On-line [...]

  • Seite 140

    SNA Status and Configuration 7-16 Configuring SNA P or ts The SDLC Link Station ConÞguration window allows you to conÞgure the following parameters: Address This is the SDLC PU Station Address, 00 - f f, that identiÞes the PU you are conÞguring. It must match the ADDR parameter set in the macro PU in the VT AM conÞguration. Name Enter the na[...]

  • Seite 141

    Configuring SNA P or ts 7-17 SNA Status and Configuration Retry Sequence Repeat Count This Þeld speciÞes the number of times a retry sequence will be r epeated for the local SDLC link station. The default value for this parameter is 0. RNR Limit This speciÞes the length of time (in 1/100ths of a second) an SDLC link station will allow its adja[...]

  • Seite 142

    SNA Status and Configuration 7-18 Configuring LLC2 Changing SDLC Link Station V alues T o edit the SDLC Link Station values: 1. If you wish to modify an e xisting entr y , be sure that entr y is highlighted in the list bo x por tion of the window . 2. Enter and/or edit the values displa yed in the te xt box es, as desired. (Remember , some values[...]

  • Seite 143

    Configuring LLC2 7-19 SNA Status and Configuration 2. Drag down to SNA/LLC2 Hosts T able , and release . The SNA/LLC2 Host Ta b l e , Figure 7-5 , will appear . Figure 7-5. The SNA/LLC2 Host T able The list box at the top of the window displays the LLC2 hosts that have already been conÞgured. It lists the hostsÕ MAC addr esses and identiÞes ea[...]

  • Seite 144

    SNA Status and Configuration 7-20 Configuring LLC2 Session T ype If you select Originated, the FRX or SmartSwitch 1800 will initiate LLC2 sessions from the conÞgur ed Host MAC Address. If T erminated, the node will accept LLC2 sessions destined for the conÞgured Host MAC Address. A host address can be conÞgured for one Originated and one T erm[...]

  • Seite 145

    Configuring LLC2 7-21 SNA Status and Configuration T1-Reply Timer The Reply T imer is used to by the local node to detect a failure by the r emote station to send a requir ed acknowledgment or response. The local node will start the timer when it transmits either an Information LPDU or a Command LPDU with the P bit set to BÕ1Õ. (If the LPDU is [...]

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    SNA Status and Configuration 7-22 Configuring LLC2 The value is the amount of time in milliseconds; the default value is 100. The value must be less than the value for the T1-Reply T imer (see above) to ensure that the remote link station will r eceive the delayed acknowledgment before the T1 T imer expires. Ti-Inactivity Timer This timer is used[...]

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    Configuring LLC2 7-23 SNA Status and Configuration Routing Subscriber ID This Þeld associates a Subscriber ID with the LLC2 host. Enter a number up to 15 digits. An asterisk wildcard can be used as a Þnal digit (but the ? wildcar d is not valid). If fewer than 15 digits are enter ed, an asterisk must be the Þnal character . The Routing Subscri[...]

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    SNA Status and Configuration 7-24 Configuring LLC2 Configuring LLC2 Host Connections Y ou can conÞgure the connections for each LLC2 Host by using the Originated or T erminated Connections T able. T o access the Connections T able: 1. In the SNA/LLC2 Host T able, highlight the host whose connections y ou wish to configure. 2. Click on the Conn[...]

  • Seite 149

    Configuring LLC2 7-25 SNA Status and Configuration The list box at the top of the window displays any connections that have already been conÞgured.The Þelds and buttons in the lower portion of the window allow you to add new entries, and modify or delete existing ones. The Connections T able allows you to conÞgure the following parameters: Seq[...]

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    SNA Status and Configuration 7-26 Viewing SDLC Status Changing Host Connections T o edit the Host Connection values: 1. If you wish to modify an e xisting entr y , be sure that entr y is highlighted in the list bo x por tion of the window . 2. Enter and/or edit the values displa yed in the te xt box es, as desired. (Remember , some values which ar[...]

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    Viewing SDLC Status 7-27 SNA Status and Configuration Figure 7-7. SDLC Port Statistics The SDLC Port Statistics window provides the following statistical data: In valid LS Addr The number of frames received by this port with invalid link station (LS) addresses, expr essed as a rate (frames/second). Dwarf Frames (Received) The number of frames rece[...]

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    SNA Status and Configuration 7-28 Viewing SDLC Status Local Re-Tx I-Frames The number of I-frames retransmitted by all local SDLC link stations on this port, expressed as a rate (frames/second). Remote Re-Tx I-Frames The number of I-frames retransmitted by r emote link stations for all SDLC link stations on this port, expressed as a rate (frames/s[...]

  • Seite 153

    Viewing SDLC Status 7-29 SNA Status and Configuration SDLC Link Station General Statistics The SDLC Link Station General Statistics window provides general information about the link station trafÞc that is being transmitted acr oss the selected port. T o access the window: 1. Click mouse b utton 3 on the SNA por t of interest to displa y the P or[...]

  • Seite 154

    SNA Status and Configuration 7-30 Viewing SDLC Status RNR Limits The number of times, since link station startup, when this SDLC link station has deactivated the link as a result of its RNR Limit T imer expiring, expressed as a rate (deactivations/second). Retries Exp The number of times, since link station startup, when this SDLC link station has[...]

  • Seite 155

    Viewing SDLC Status 7-31 SNA Status and Configuration The SDLC Link Station Rx and Tx Statistics window provides the following statistical data: BLU The total Basic Link Units (BLU) received fr om or transmitted to an adjacent SDLC link station since link station startup, expressed as a rate (BLUs/second). P oll The total number of polls received [...]

  • Seite 156

    SNA Status and Configuration 7-32 Viewing SDLC Status RIM The total number of Request Initialization Mode (RIM) frames received fr om or transmitted to an adjacent SDLC link station since link station startup, expressed as a rate (RIM frames/second). DISC The total number of Disconnect (DISC) requests r eceived from or transmitted to an adjacent S[...]

  • Seite 157

    8-1 Chapter 8 BSC Interactive Configuration Configuring BSC Interactive ports; BSCI Subscriber Information; configuring devices connected to BSCI por ts FRX4000, FRX6000, and SmartSwitch 1800 devices support binary synchronous communications (BSC) Interactive ports, used to connect IBM 3270 hosts to remote contr ol units (CU) over frame relay or[...]

  • Seite 158

    BSC Interactiv e Configuration 8-2 Configuring BSCI P or ts Figure 8-1. BSCI Port ConÞguration The BSCI Port ConÞguration window allows you to conÞgure the following parameters: Max Frame Size Use this Þeld to specify the maximum frame size that will be allowed to pass through this BSCI port. The default value for this parameter is 4105.[...]

  • Seite 159

    Configuring BSCI P or ts 8-3 BSC Interactiv e Configuration Line Speed This Þeld speciÞes the data transmission rate in bits per second. If this port is a physical DTE, specify the line speed that matches the speed of the device connected directly to the port. If the port is a physical DCE (i.e., the attached I/O cable is DCE) specify the clock[...]

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    BSC Interactiv e Configuration 8-4 Configuring BSCI P or ts Error Retransmit Count This Þeld speciÞes the number of times the FRX or SmartSwitch 1800 will resend a block of data after the receiving device has detected an err or in the block. The default value for this parameter is 5. NAK Retry Count This count speciÞes the number of times the [...]

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    Configuring BSCI P or ts 8-5 BSC Interactiv e Configuration End-to-End A CK This read-only parameter is set to No , and indicates that management of acknowledgments will be handled locally at each end, rather than end-to-end across the network. Full Duplex This read-only parameter is set to Ye s , and speciÞes full-duplex transmission. Physical [...]

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    BSC Interactiv e Configuration 8-6 Configuring BSCI P or ts Generally , if the local interface is a physical DCE and the line speed is above 256 Kbps, this parameter should be set to Ye s ; however , make sure the DTE is conÞgured to pr ovide the terminal timing. The default value for this parameter is No . Clear VC on Last Dev Down If Ye s is s[...]

  • Seite 163

    BSCI Subscriber ID Information 8-7 BSC Interactiv e Configuration BSCI Subscriber ID Inf ormation The BSCI Subscriber Information window provides information on local and remote subscribers for each BSCI port. A local TP AD subscriber can specify only one remote device, which can be an HP AD or an X.25 connection to the host. A local HP AD subscri[...]

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    BSC Interactiv e Configuration 8-8 BSCI Subscriber ID Inf or mation The top part of the window displays a list of BSCI port subscribers. The bottom part of the window allows you to modify or add the following BSCI subscriber information: Local Subscriber ID This is the subscriber address of the local end of a BSCI connection. Enter a Subscriber ID[...]

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    Configuring BSCI Devices 8-9 BSC Interactiv e Configuration Adding or Modifying BSCI Subscriber Inf ormation T o add a new BSCI Subscriber entry: 1. Enter the Local Subscriber ID , the Remote Subscriber ID , and the other configurab le parameters f or the entr y . 2. Click on to add your ne w entr y . T o modify an existing entry: 1. In the list[...]

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    BSC Interactiv e Configuration 8-10 Configuring BSCI Devices Figure 8-3. BSCI Device Information The top part of the window displays a list of conÞgured BSCI devices. The bottom part of the window allows you to modify or add the following BSCI device information: Control Unit ID This ID is a number 0 through 31 and identiÞes the contr ol unit. [...]

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    Configuring BSCI Devices 8-11 BSC Interactiv e Configuration T ransparent T ext Support If Y es is selected, then all transmitted characters, including contr ol character sequences, are tr eated as data. This parameter is useful for transmitting binary data and machine language computer programs without special coding. Data-link control character[...]

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    BSC Interactiv e Configuration 8-12 Configuring BSCI Devices[...]

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    9-1 Chapter 9 IP Interface Configuration Configuring IP Node Defaults; IP Interf ace configuration; Secondar y Address configuration The FRX4000, FRX6000, and the SmartSwitch 1800 support dynamic routing of IP (internet protocol) traf Þc among IP devices on LANs and r outed subnetworks, via frame relay or X.25. The FRX and SmartSwitch 1800 can[...]

  • Seite 170

    IP Interf ace Configuration 9-2 Configuring IP Interfaces Figure 9-1. The IP Node W indow 3. Use the menu b utton to select the RIP version y ou want. 4. Click on to sav e your selection. Configuring IP Interfaces An IP interface allows the Internet Pr otocol to be executed over a frame relay , X.25, Ethernet, or T oken Ring interface. Y ou can [...]

  • Seite 171

    Configuring IP Interfaces 9-3 IP Interf ace Configuration Figure 9-2. The IP Interface ConÞguration W indow The list box at the top of the window displays the IP interfaces that have alr eady been conÞgured; the Þelds and buttons in the lower portion of the window allow you to add new entries, and modify or delete existing ones. Following is a[...]

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    IP Interf ace Configuration 9-4 Configuring IP Interfaces IP Interface T ype In this Þeld, use the menu button to select the type of interface you wish to conÞgure. This selection will change the parameters that appear in the IP Interface ConÞguration window . Depending on your selection, certain parameters will be conÞgurable, and others wil[...]

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    Configuring IP Interfaces 9-5 IP Interf ace Configuration ICMP Add Routes Select Y es or No to specify whether IP may add routes obtained by ICMP (Internet Control Message Pr otocol). ICMPÕs error and contr ol function is used to send redir ection options back to the source, if pr oblems are discover ed. The default value for this parameter is Y[...]

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    IP Interf ace Configuration 9-6 Configuring IP Interfaces Source Ad dress This is the IP addr ess of the end-to-end sender (the IP interface). The valid range of values (1.0.0.0 to 223.255.255.255) guarantees that you cannot conÞgure all 0s or all 1s for a network ID, node ID, or subnet ID. If the interface is conÞgured as an Unnumbered Interfa[...]

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    Configuring IP Interfaces 9-7 IP Interf ace Configuration SVC Retry Timer This parameter is only conÞgurable if you have selected X.25 as your Interface T ype . It speciÞes the time (in seconds) between calls that are placed to try to establish an X.25 connection. The default value for this parameter is 20. SVC Idle Timer This parameter is only[...]

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    IP Interf ace Configuration 9-8 Configuring IP Interfaces In verse ARP By selecting Enabled in the Inverse ARP Þeld, you can conÞgur e a frame relay interface without specifying a destination IP addr ess. Once the frame relay interface and its DLCI become active, the IP function in the FRX or SmartSwitch 1800 device sends an Inverse ARP (Addr e[...]

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    Configuring IP Interfaces 9-9 IP Interf ace Configuration This function will only work if there is at least one number ed interface in the device. If there isnÕt one, all unnumber ed interfaces will remain disabled until a numbered interface is added. If you have upgraded your Þrmware to version 4.0, then the default value for IP interfaces tha[...]

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    IP Interf ace Configuration 9-10 Configur ing IP Interf aces The list box at the top of the window displays the Secondary Addresses that have already been conÞgur ed; the Þelds and buttons in the lower portion of the window allow you to add new entries and modify or delete existing ones. Following is a description of the Secondary Address param[...]

  • Seite 179

    Adding or Modifying IP Interf aces 9-11 IP Interf ace Configuration RIP Support This Þeld speciÞes the level of RIP support for the secondary IP address. If you select Enabled, all RIP messages will be accepted, and messages of the RIP version conÞgured in IP Node Defaults (see page 9-1 ) will be transmitted. If you select Disabled, no RIP mess[...]

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    IP Interf ace Configuration 9-12 Adding or Modifying IP Interf aces Adding or Modifying Secondary Addresses If you have speciÞed a LAN Interface as your IP Interface T ype, you can access the IP Interface Secondary Address ConÞguration window by clicking on the Secondary button at the bottom of the IP Interface ConÞguration window . T o add a n[...]

  • Seite 181

    10-1 Chapter 10 IPX Interface Configuration Configuring IPX Node Defaults; IPX Interf ace configuration; IPX Static SAP and Static Route configuration The FRX4000, FRX6000, and the SmartSwitch 1800 support connections to Novell IPX networks through an IPX (Internet Packet Exchange) Interface. IPX is the Novell proprietary pr otocol that speciÞ[...]

  • Seite 182

    IPX Interf ace Configuration 10-2 Configuring IPX Interfaces Figure 10-1. The IPX Node Defaults W indow 3. In the IPX Network Ad dress field, enter an 8-digit he xadecimal address to identify the node to the IPX network. 4. In the RIP/SAP Minimum Dela y field, enter the minimum delay (in 55 millisecond inter vals) betw een consecutive Routing I[...]

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    Configuring IPX Interfaces 10-3 IPX Interf ace Configuration 2. Drag down to IPX Interface Configuration , and release. The IPX Interface Configuration windo w , Figure 10-2 , will appear . Figure 10-2. The IPX Interface ConÞguration W indow The list box at the top of the window displays the IPX interfaces that have already been conÞgured; th[...]

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    IPX Interf ace Configuration 10-4 Configuring IPX Interfaces Interface T ype In this Þeld, use the menu button to select the type of interface you wish to conÞgure. Depending on your selection, certain parameters will be conÞgurable, and others will be grayed out. There ar e four IPX interface types that you can select from: ¥ Ethernet ¥ Eig[...]

  • Seite 185

    Configuring IPX Interfaces 10-5 IPX Interf ace Configuration LAN Card If you speciÞed a LAN Interface T ype , this number identiÞes the LAN card that contains the IPX interface. Enter 0 for the FRX4000 or SmartSwitch 1800; 0 or 1 for the FRX6000. Source Subscriber This parameter is only conÞgurable if you have selected X.25 as your Interface T[...]

  • Seite 186

    IPX Interf ace Configuration 10-6 Configuring IPX Interfaces Diagnostics Enabled This parameter determines the IPX interfaceÕs ability to handle Novell diagnostic packets. If Ye s is selected, IPX will forward or r espond to a diagnostic packet depending on the packetÕs address. If No is selected, the IPX interface will ignor e Novell diagnosti[...]

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    Configuring IPX Interfaces 10-7 IPX Interf ace Configuration P eriodic RIP Enabled This Þeld determines whether the FRX or SmartSwitch 1800 will originate periodic IPX Routing Information Protocol (RIP) messages fr om this interface. (The RIP Enabled parameter must be set to Ye s , see below). These messages inform the network that the route thr[...]

  • Seite 188

    IPX Interf ace Configuration 10-8 Configuring IPX Interfaces time is used to calculate the least-cost path during routing. If W AN Enabled is set to Ye s (see above), the T ransport T ime selected here will be overridden by the value calculated by IPXW AN. NetBIOS Hops This is the maximum number of network hops allowed for routing a Novell-encaps[...]

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    Configuring IPX Interfaces 10-9 IPX Interf ace Configuration RIP Max Size This is the maximum RIP packet size (in bytes), including the IPX header (30 bytes) and the LAN MAC header (if transmitted on a LAN interface). The default value for this parameter is 446. Max VC This parameter is only conÞgurable if you have selected X.25 as your Interfac[...]

  • Seite 190

    IPX Interf ace Configuration 10-10 Configuring IPX Static Routes Configuring IPX Static Routes The routing of IPX traf Þc is handled dynamically using RIP r outing tables and SAP service advertisement tables as discussed in the pr evious section. However , you can also conÞgure static r outes for IPX trafÞc using the IPX Static SAP ConÞgurat[...]

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    Configuring IPX Static Routes 10-11 IPX Interf ace Configuration Service T ype This Þeld is a SAP Service T ype code. Some common types are: 0003 = print queue 0007 = print server 0004 = Þle server 0009 = archive server 0005 = job server 0024 = remote bridge server Service Name IdentiÞes a speciÞc server in the IPX network. Enter a name of 1-[...]

  • Seite 192

    IPX Interf ace Configuration 10-12 Configuring IPX Static Routes T o modify an existing entry: 1. In the list bo x, click to select the Static SAP Route y ou wish to modify . The selected entr y will be highlighted. (Note that you can only modify one entry at a time.) 2. Edit the fields, as desired. If you would lik e to retur n to the original [...]

  • Seite 193

    Configuring IPX Static Routes 10-13 IPX Interf ace Configuration Figure 10-4. The IPX Static Route ConÞguration W indow The list box at the top of the window displays the IPX static routes that have already been conÞgur ed; the Þelds and buttons in the lower portion of the window allow you to add new entries, and modify or delete existing ones[...]

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    IPX Interf ace Configuration 10-14 Configuring IPX Static Routes Adding or Modifying IPX Static Routes First, access the IPX Static Route ConÞguration window (see IPX Static Route ConÞguration , page 10-12 ). T o add a new IPX Static Route: 1. Enter the Circuit Inde x , the Network Number , and the Router Address for each route. 2. Click on to [...]

  • Seite 195

    11-1 Chapter 11 Bridg e Configuration About FRX and Smar tSwitch 1800 Br idging suppor t; configuring device-le vel bridging parameters; configuring br idge por ts on frame rela y and LAN interfaces The FRX and SmartSwitch 1800 devices support bridging of LAN trafÞc over Frame Relay . This bridging support includes: ¥ encapsulation of Ethernet[...]

  • Seite 196

    Bridge Configuration 11-2 Configuring Device-Le vel Bridging P arameters Figure 1 1-1. Bridge ConÞguration Y ou can conÞgure the following bridging parameters: Virtual LAN ID This ID is only used in an 802.5 Source Route envir onment and is normally assigned by a system administrator . It is the ID number that is inserted into the T oken Ring R[...]

  • Seite 197

    Configuring Device-Le vel Bridging P arameters 11-3 Bridge Configuration The default value for this parameter is 0. The Bridge ID must be 0 if the bridge port is on an IBM T oken Ring card. Bridge Enabled If Y es is selected, bridging is in effect, and all trafÞc types ar e allowed on the bridge interface. If No is selected, only LLC2 terminated[...]

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    Bridge Configuration 11-4 Configuring Br idge P or ts Configuring Bridge P or ts An FRX or SmartSwitch 1800 bridge port is a LAN interface or a frame relay port that will operate as a bridge connection to the LAN or W AN respectively . There are two windows pr ovided to conÞgure bridge ports: ¥ The Bridge/LLC2 Frame Relay Interface T able allo[...]

  • Seite 199

    Configuring Br idge P or ts 11-5 Bridge Configuration Y ou can conÞgure the following bridge port parameters (except Interface Number): Interface Number This is a sequential number used to identify the interface; it will be assigned automatically . RLP This parameter identiÞes the RLP containing the frame r elay bridge port. Enter 0 for FRX4000[...]

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    Bridge Configuration 11-6 Configuring Br idge P or ts Bandwidth Allocation Gr oup This parameter assigns the bridge port to one of 16 Bandwidth Allocation Groups (BAG). BAGs regulate bandwidth usage by outgoing traf Þc on the physical link and can ensure that r esponse time-sensitive trafÞc get access to the available frame r elay bandwidth. Up[...]

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    Configuring Br idge P or ts 11-7 Bridge Configuration Blocked Fla g This value will cause the port to be enabled (if No ) or disabled (if Ye s ) when the device is powered up or r ebooted. Whichever state is selected, the port will remain in that state until this value is changed or until an enable or disable action is performed. The default valu[...]

  • Seite 202

    Bridge Configuration 11-8 Configuring Br idge P or ts 2. Drag down to Bridge/LLC2 LAN Interface T able , and release. The Bridge/LLC2 LAN Interface T able , Figure 11-3 , will appear . Figure 1 1-3. Bridge/LLC2 LAN Interface T able Y ou can conÞgure the following bridge port parameters (except Interface Number): Interface Number This is a sequen[...]

  • Seite 203

    Configuring Br idge P or ts 11-9 Bridge Configuration relay port. The FRX or SmartSwitch 1800 pr ocessor uses these priorities to help determine the order in which it will pr ocess protocols. The default value for this parameter is 0. LAN T ype This Þeld speciÞes the LAN type for the LAN card you ar e conÞguring as a bridge port. Select Ethern[...]

  • Seite 204

    Bridge Configuration 11-10 Configuring Br idge P or ts T o delete an existing entry: 1. In the list bo x, click to select the LAN Interf ace you wish to delete. The selected entr y will be highlighted. (Note that you can only delete one entry at a time.) 2. Click on to delete the selected entr y . NO TE After you have made system-level changes (s[...]

  • Seite 205

    12-1 Chapter 12 Smar tSwitch 1800 V oice Configuration About Smar tSwitch 1800 voice suppor t; configur ing system-le vel v oice parameters; speed-dial configuration; configuring voice por ts and voice interf aces; viewing v oice statistics The two voice ports in the SmartSwitch 1800 provide connectivity over frame relay for telephones, PBXs (P[...]

  • Seite 206

    Smar tSwitch 1800 V oice Configuration 12-2 Configuring System-Lev el V oice Par ameters Configuring System-Le vel V oice P arameters Certain voice parameters apply to speciÞc voice ports or interfaces. Others are system level, and apply to all voice calls on the node. Using the V oice Parameters window , you can conÞgure the system-level voic[...]

  • Seite 207

    Configuring System-Lev el V oice Par ameters 12-3 Smar tSwitch 1800 V oice Configuration T able 12-1. International Dialing Country Codes Country Code Country Code Country Code Algeria 213 Indonesia 62 Portugal 351 Argentina 54 Iran 98 Qatar 974 Australia 61 Iraq 964 Romania 40 Austria 43 Ireland 353 San Marino 39 Belgium 32 Israel 972 Saudi Arab[...]

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    Smar tSwitch 1800 V oice Configuration 12-4 Configuring System-Lev el V oice Par ameters Dial Digits This Þeld speciÞes the number of digits used for speed-dial and auto-dial numbers. A speed-dial number is a short substitute for a longer number , and an auto-dial number will be dialed automatically when the receiver is taken off-hook. The defa[...]

  • Seite 209

    Speed Dial Configuration 12-5 Smar tSwitch 1800 V oice Configuration Minimum V oice Rate This Þeld speciÞes the minimum operating rate (in bits per second) of all voice channels when congestion occurs. The default value for this parameter is 4800 bps. Maximum V oice Rate This Þeld speciÞes the maximum operating digitization rate (in bits per [...]

  • Seite 210

    Smar tSwitch 1800 V oice Configuration 12-6 Speed Dial Configuration Figure 12-2. V oice Speed Dial ConÞguration W indow The top part of the window displays a list of conÞgured speed-dial numbers with associated long-dial and extended-dial strings. The bottom part of the window allows you to modify or add the following parameters: Speed Dial Di[...]

  • Seite 211

    Speed Dial Configuration 12-7 Smar tSwitch 1800 V oice Configuration V alid values for the voice concentrator vary depending on the device type; the numbers below relate to ACT NetworksÕ SDM network access devices. SDM: Digits 1-2= Switch number 01-61. Digits 3-4= Port number 00-15. Digit 5= Slot number 1-8 if FP or DX. Slot number 1-4 if JFP . [...]

  • Seite 212

    Smar tSwitch 1800 V oice Configuration 12-8 Configuring V oice P or ts Configuring V oice P or ts Y ou can use the V oice ConÞguration window to conÞgure a voice port. T o access the window: 1. Click mouse b utton 3 on the voice por t of interest to display the P or t Menu. 2. Drag down to V oice Configuration , and release. The V oice Confi[...]

  • Seite 213

    Configuring V oice P or ts 12-9 Smar tSwitch 1800 V oice Configuration DTMF tones are passed transpar ently to the remote device. Enter 1 to enable DTMF: the SmartSwitch will detect incoming tones and regenerate them as received. Enter 2-255 to specify a number of seconds the SmartSwitch will regenerate DTMF tones (including call setup). The defa[...]

  • Seite 214

    Smar tSwitch 1800 V oice Configuration 12-10 Configuring V oice P or ts SL T Timeout This is the time (in seconds) the local voice port will wait before an actual fax transmission begins. If there is no fax tone when this timer expir es, the connection will be terminated. The default value for this parameter is 30. Jitter This Þeld speciÞes the[...]

  • Seite 215

    Configuring V oice P or ts 12-11 Smar tSwitch 1800 V oice Configuration Forward Dela y This parameter is relevant only if Forwarded Digits (see below) is set to All or Extended. It speciÞes the time (in 0.25 second increments) for two delays: ¥ the delay before extended digits ar e forwarded; ¥ the length of a pause that can be inserted in an [...]

  • Seite 216

    Smar tSwitch 1800 V oice Configuration 12-12 Configuring V oice P or ts A uto Dial Number This parameter is only conÞgurable if Auto Dial (see above) is Enabled. It is a number to which the SmartSwitch 1800 will attempt to connect when the handset (or its equivalent) attached to this port is taken off-hook. The SmartSwitch will automatically dia[...]

  • Seite 217

    Configuring V oice P or ts 12-13 Smar tSwitch 1800 V oice Configuration 4W EM is the normal setting for a PBX EM tie-line interface that uses one pair of wires for the incoming voice signal and another pair of wir es for the outgoing voice signal. 2W EM is for an EM tie line that uses a single pair of wires for both the incoming and outgoing voic[...]

  • Seite 218

    Smar tSwitch 1800 V oice Configuration 12-14 Configuring V oice P or ts A higher suppression level saves composite bandwidth, allowing mor e data channels to operate simultaneously with voice channels. The default value for this parameter is low . Ext. Digits Source This parameter is relevant if the Dial Digits parameter conÞgur ed in the V oice[...]

  • Seite 219

    Configuring V oice Interfaces 12-15 Smar tSwitch 1800 V oice Configuration calls while the composite link is down. This parameter affects on-hook channels only when the link-down condition occurs. Active calls remain in pr ogress until they return to on-hook. The default value for this parameter is Enabled. Fax Supported This speciÞes whether or[...]

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    Smar tSwitch 1800 V oice Configuration 12-16 Configur ing V oice Interf aces Y ou can conÞgure a V oice Interface using the V oice Interface ConÞg window . T o access the window: 1. Click on to displa y the Device men u. 2. Drag down to V oice Interface Configuration , and release. The V oice Interf ace Config window , Figure 12-4 , will appe[...]

  • Seite 221

    Configuring V oice Interfaces 12-17 Smar tSwitch 1800 V oice Configuration P eer Node Number This parameter is not used if the peer node type is a SmartSwitch 1800. Enter a number 1 to 61 to specify the node number of the remote device. P eer Node P ort This parameter is not used if the peer node type is a SmartSwitch 1800. Enter a number 1 to 17[...]

  • Seite 222

    Smar tSwitch 1800 V oice Configuration 12-18 Viewing V oice Statistics 2. Edit the fields, as desired. If you make some changes , and would lik e to retur n to the original values , click on the Refresh b utton. 3. Click on to modify the selected entr y . T o delete an existing entry: 1. In the list bo x, click to select the interf ace you wish t[...]

  • Seite 223

    Viewing V oice Statistics 12-19 Smar tSwitch 1800 V oice Configuration Figure 12-5. V oice Statistics The V oice Statistics window provides the following statistical data: Calls (Received and T ransmitted) Displays the number of calls that were r eceived or transmitted across the selected port, expressed as a rate (calls/second). Call Accepts (Rec[...]

  • Seite 224

    Smar tSwitch 1800 V oice Configuration 12-20 Viewing V oice Statistics[...]

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    A-1 Appendix A FRX4000, FRX6000, and Smar tSwitch 1800 MIB Components FRX4000, FRX6000, and Smar tSwitch 1800 management information base configuration IETF MIB Suppor t In addition to its proprietary featur es, the FRX4000, FRX6000, and SmartSwitch 1800 currently support the following IETF MIBs: ¥ RFC 1213 MIB for Network Management of TCP/IP-ba[...]

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    FRX4000, FRX6000, and Smar tSwitch 1800 MIB Components A-2 CSI Netlink MIB Suppor t CSI Netlink MIB Suppor t In addition to the IETF standard MIBs listed above, the FRX4000, FRX6000, and SmartSwitch 1800 support a number of proprietary featur es contained in the CSI Netlink MIB. For a copy of this MIB, consult your FRX4000, FRX6000, or SmartSwitch [...]

  • Seite 227

    Inde x-1 Index A Accept Reverse Charge 5-20, 6-7 Address 7-8, 7-11, 7-16 Address T able 4-6, 4-8 Admin Status 2-13 Algorithm 4-6 algorithm (subscriber table) 4-4, 4-5 alternate subscriber addresses 4-6 ansiT1 617 D 5-7 Answer Non ConÞgured 8-6 ANXD 5-21 Applying Port-level Changes 2-34, 5-8, 5-20, 6-8, 7-7, 7-15, 8-6 Auto Call 8-8 Auto Call Enable[...]

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    Inde x Inde x-2 Device Information 2-9 Device menu 2-9 Device Unit ID 8-10 Diagnostics Enabled 10-6 Dial Digits 12-4 Dial In/Out 6-6 Dial T imer 12-9 Disable Rqst Disconnect 7-6 discard eligible (DE) 5-10, 5-22 Disconnect (DISC) 6-9 Disconnect Mode (DM) 6-9 Disconnect T imer 6-3 DLCI 5-9 DLCI Number 5-16 DLCI Priority 5-11 DTE 5-4, 5-5, 5-6, 7-5, 8[...]

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    Inde x-3 Inde x Intervening Networks 10-11 Inverse ARP 9-8 IP addr ess 2-8 IP Enabled 11-3 IP interface 9-2, 10-2 IP Interface T ype 9-4 IP Node Defaults 9-1 IPX Enabled 11-3 IPX interface 10-1 IPX Network Address 10-2 IPX Node Defaults 10-1 IPX Static Routes 10-10 J Jitter 12-10 L L1 Duplex 7-6 L2 Data Mode 7-9 LAN Bridge Ports 11-7 LAN Card 9-6, [...]

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    Inde x Inde x-4 N3 Monitored Events Count 5-5 N3-LPDU Count 7-22 N3-Max Info LPDUs 7-13 NAK Retry Count 8-4 Name 7-16 Name (on Hub V iew front panel) 2-7 NetBIOS Enabled 10-6 NetBIOS Hops 10-8 Network Address 10-4, 10-11 Network Mask 9-4, 9-10 Network Number 10-13 Network T runk Group 6-6 no LMI 5-6 No Response Retries 8-3 No Response T imer 8-3 No[...]

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    Inde x-5 Inde x RLP Thr esholds 2-29 RNR Limit 7-17 Round Robin 4-4 Route Metric Hops 9-4, 9-10 Router Address 10-13 Router Name 10-2 routing path 4-5 Routing Subscriber ID 7-23 Routing T able 4-5, 4-7 routing table entry 4-5 S SAP Age T imer 10-8 SAP Enabled 10-6 SDLC Link Station ConÞguration 7-15 SDLC Port ConÞguration 7-2 SDLC Port Statistics[...]

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    Inde x Inde x-6 T ransport T ime 10-7 trap descriptions 3-4 traps 3-1 and integration 3-1 severity levels 3-2 T w-LPDUs Outstanding 7-22 T w-Max Out LPDUs 7-13 U Universal LIC 2-18 Un-numbered Acknowledgment (UA) 6-9 Unnumbered Interface 9-8 Use EBCDIC 8-4 Used Buffers 2-26 Utilities 1-4 V V irtual LAN ID 11-2 V oice Interfaces 12-15 V oice Node Nu[...]