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HSIM-A6DP User’ s Guide i 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 ha ve been made. The hardware, firmware, or software described in this manua[...]

Notice ii HSIM-A6DP User’ s Guide DOC 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 applica[...]

Notice HSIM-A6DP User’ s Guide iii CABLETRON SOFTWARE PROGRAM LICENSE 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. Y ou may not copy , reproduce or transmit any part of the Program except as permitted by the Copyright Act of the [...]

Notice iv HSIM-A6DP User’ s Guide SAFETY INFORMATION CLASS 1 LASER TRANSCEIVERS THE FE-100F3 FAST ETHERNET INTERFACE MODULE, FPIM-05 AND FPIM-07 FDDI PORT INTERFACE MODULES, AND APIM-29 ATM PORT INTERFACE MODULE USE CLASS 1 LASER TRANSCEIVERS. READ THE FOLLOWING SAFETY INFORMATION BEFORE INSTALLING OR OPERATING THESE MODULES. The Class 1 laser tr[...]

Notice HSIM-A6DP User’ s Guide v DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY Application of Council Directiv e(s): 89/336/EEC 73/23/EEC Manufacturer’ s Name: Cabletron Systems, Inc. Manufacturer’ s Address: 35 Industrial Way PO Box 5005 Rochester, NH 03867 European Representativ e Name: Mr. J. Solari European Representativ e Address: Cabletron Systems Limited [...]

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HSIM-A6DP User’ s Guide vii CONTENTS CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION 1.1 Using This Manual ....................................................................... 1-2 1.2 Document Conventions ............................................................... 1-2 1.3 Overview ....................................................................................[...]

Contents viii HSIM-A6DP User’ s Guide 3.8 The ATM Redundancy Configuration Screen ............................ 3-15 3.8.1 ATM Redundancy Configuration Screen Fields ............ 3-16 3.8.2 Setting the Redundancy Status .....................................3-18 3.8.3 Setting the Primary Port ................................................ 3-18 3.[...]

Contents HSIM-A6DP User’ s Guide ix 3.18 Enabling the Bandwidth Allocation Mode Feature ..................... 3-54 3.19 Creating PVCs with the Bandwidth Allocation Mode Enabled ... 3-57 3.19.1 ATM Connection Setup Screen Fields .......................... 3-58 3.20 The Add/Delete Entry Screen .................................................... 3-[...]

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HSIM-A6DP User’ s Guide 1-1 CHAPTER 1 INTR ODUCTION W elcome to the Cabletron Systems HSIM-A6DP User’s Guide . This manual provides the follo wing information: • Describes HSIM-A6DP features • Explains ho w to install the HSIM-A6DP in a Cabletron Systems interface module or standalone hub • Outlines specifications for the Cabletron Syste[...]

Chapter 1: Introduction 1-2 HSIM-A6DP User’ s Guide 1.1 USING THIS MANUAL Read through this manual completely to familiarize yourself with its content and to gain an understanding of the features and capabilities of the HSIM-A6DP . The follo wing list pro vides an o v erview of each section of this manual: Chapter 1 , Introduction , outlines the [...]

Overview HSIM-A6DP User’ s Guide 1-3 1.3 OVERVIEW The HSIM-A6DP extends the functionality of your Cabletron Systems interface module or standalone hub to include remote uplink capability . It allo ws remote connecti vity using A TM technology . T wo APIMs can be installed in the HSIM-A6DP , to provide redundant A TM links from the HSIM to a switc[...]

Chapter 1: Introduction 1-4 HSIM-A6DP User’ s Guide 1.5 SPECIFICATIONS This section describes en vironment specifications and safety requirements for the HSIM-A6DP . Cabletron Systems reserves the right to change these specifications at any time without notice. En vironment Operating T emperature: 5 ° C to 40 ° C (41 ° F to 104 ° F) Storage[...]

Getting Help HSIM-A6DP User’ s Guide 1-5 1.7 GETTING HELP If you need additional support related to this de vice, or if you hav e any questions, comments, or suggestions concerning this manual, contact the Cabletron Systems Global Call Center: Before calling the Cabletron Systems Global Call Center , have the follo wing information ready: • Y o[...]

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HSIM-A6DP User’ s Guide 2-1 CHAPTER 2 INSTALLATION This chapter contains instructions for the follo wing tasks: • Unpacking the HSIM ( Section 2.1 ) • Installing APIMs ( Section 2.2 ) • Installing an HSIM ( Section 2.3 ) T o install the HSIM and APIMs, you need the following tools: • Antistatic wrist strap (provided with the 6C105 chassis[...]

Chapter 2: Installation 2-2 HSIM-A6DP User’ s Guide 2.2 INSTALLING APIMs T o install an APIM into the HSIM-A6DP , refer to Figure 2-1 and Figure 2-2 and perform the follo wing steps: 1. Attach the antistatic wrist strap (refer to the instructions on the antistatic wrist strap package). 2. Remove and save the three faceplate screws attaching the f[...]

Installing APIMs HSIM-A6DP User’ s Guide 2-3 Figure 2-2 Installing an APIM 5. Press down firmly on the APIM until the pins slide all the way into the connector. Ensure the APIM sits flush on the standoffs. 6. Secure the APIM with the three screws saved in Step 3 . 7. Reattach the faceplate to the HSIM using the three screws saved in Step 2 . APIM[...]

Chapter 2: Installation 2-4 HSIM-A6DP User’ s Guide 2.3 INSTALLING AN HSIM Y ou can install an HSIM in any Cabletron Systems de vice that supports HSIM technology (e.g., 2E42-27, 6E132-25). Refer to the release notes for the version of firmw are running on the Cabletron Systems de vice to ensure that the HSIM-A6DP is supported. The follo wing su[...]

Installing an HSIM HSIM-A6DP User’ s Guide 2-5 Figure 2-3 Removing the HSIM Co verplate Standoff Screws Faceplate Mounting Screws Coverplate 207735[...]

Chapter 2: Installation 2-6 HSIM-A6DP User’ s Guide Figure 2-4 Installing the HSIM-A6DP 7. Place the HSIM behind the module faceplate. See Figure 2-4 . 8. Insert the connector of the HSIM into the HSIM connector pins on the module. 9. Press down firmly on the back of the HSIM until the pins slide all the way into the connector holes. 10. Secure t[...]

Installing an HSIM HSIM-A6DP User’ s Guide 2-7 11. Secure the HSIM to the standoffs with the two screws saved in Step 6 . 12. Reinstall the module in the chassis. 13. Reattach the network cabling to the module. 14. Refer to Chapter 3 for instructions on configuring the HSIM-A6DP using Local Management. 2.3.2 Installing an HSIM in a Standalone Hub[...]

Chapter 2: Installation 2-8 HSIM-A6DP User’ s Guide 9. Press down firmly on the back of the HSIM until the pins slide all the way into the connector holes. 10. Secure the HSIM to the faceplate using the screws saved in Step 5 . 11. Secure the HSIM to the standoffs using the screws saved in Step 6 . 12. Reattach the chassis cover to the hub, recon[...]

HSIM-A6DP User’ s Guide 3-1 CHAPTER 3 LOCAL MANAGEMENT This chapter explains ho w to view current A TM connections, configure Permanent V irtual Channels (PVCs), configure LAN Emulation Clients (LECs), vie w Emulated LAN (ELAN) properties, perform searches of the HSIM-A6DP LEC ARP Cache, configure bandwidth allocation for PVCs, configure the [...]

Chapter 3: Local Management 3-2 HSIM-A6DP User’ s Guide 3.1 LOCAL MANAGEMENT KE YBOAR D CON VENTIONS All ke y names appear in this manual as capital letters. For e xample, the Enter ke y appears as ENTER and the Backspace ke y appears as B ACKSP A CE. T able 3-1 explains the ke yboard con ventions used in this manual as well as the ke y functions[...]

Navigating Local Mana gement Screens HSIM-A6DP User’ s Guide 3-3 3.2 NAVIGATING LOCAL MANA GEMENT SCREENS The HSIM-A6DP Local Management application consists of a series of menu screens. Navigate through Local Management by selecting items from the menu screens. Figure 3-1 sho ws the hierarchy of the HSIM-A6DP Local Management screens. Figure 3-1[...]

Chapter 3: Local Management 3-4 HSIM-A6DP User’ s Guide Using the RETURN Command 1. Use the arrow keys to highlight the RETURN command at the bottom of the Local Management screen. 2. Press ENTER. The previous screen in the Local Management hierarchy displays. 3. Exit from HSIM-A6DP Local Management by repeating steps 1 and 2 until the Main Menu [...]

Accessing Local Management HSIM-A6DP User’ s Guide 3-5 3.3 ACCESSING LOCAL MANAGEMENT T o access the HSIM-A6DP A TM screen in a standalone hub (e.g., 2E42-27), navigate through the Local Management screens until the High Speed Configuration screen displays. Select HSIM from the High Speed Configuration screen and press ENTER. The HSIM-A6DP A TM[...]

Chapter 3: Local Management 3-6 HSIM-A6DP User’ s Guide 3.4 THE HSIM-A6DP A TM SCREEN The HSIM-A6DP A TM screen displays four menu items for configuration and monitoring of the HSIM-A6DP . The follo wing list explains each of the HSIM-A6DP A TM screen fields: CONNECTIONS This menu item allo ws the user to vie w the current configured virtual c[...]

The A TM Connections Screen HSIM-A6DP User’ s Guide 3-7 DISCO VER Y ELAN SETUP This menu item opens the Discov ery ELAN Setup screen. This screen is used to enable or disable the default ELAN that is created when the HSIM-A6DP first is initialized in SecureFast mode. This screen also allo ws the user to enable or disable any additional disco ver[...]

Chapter 3: Local Management 3-8 HSIM-A6DP User’ s Guide 3.5.1 A TM Connections Screen Fields The A TM Connections screen allows the user to open the A TM Connections Setup screen, and to set the Bandwidth Allocation Mode to on or of f. The follo wing list explains each of the A TM Connections screen fields: CONNECTION T ABLE This menu item, when[...]

The A TM Connection Setup Screen HSIM-A6DP User’ s Guide 3-9 3.6 THE A TM CONNECTION SETUP SCREEN T o access the A TM Connection Setup screen from the A TM Connections screen, perform the follo wing steps: 1. Use the arrow keys to highlight the CONNECTION TABLE menu item on the ATM Connections screen. 2. Press ENTER. The ATM Connection Setup scre[...]

Chapter 3: Local Management 3-10 HSIM-A6DP User’ s Guide 3.6.1 A TM Connection Setup Screen Fields The A TM Connection Setup screen allows the user to vie w the current configured virtual connections, (PVCs and SVCs) on the HSIM-A6DP . This screen also allo ws the user to access the Add/Delete Entry screen, which is used to create, modify , or d[...]

The A TM Connection Setup Screen HSIM-A6DP User’ s Guide 3-11 Encapsulation T ype (Read-Only) This field displays the type of Encapsulation being used to switch Ethernet frames to A TM cells. The three possible options for this field are as follo ws: • VC Mux 802.3 LANE - VC Based Multiplex ed 802.3 LAN Emulation. This method is specified by[...]

Chapter 3: Local Management 3-12 HSIM-A6DP User’ s Guide 3.7 THE ADD/DELETE ENTRY SCREEN T o access the Add/Delete Entry screen from the A TM Connection Setup screen perform the follo wing steps: 1. Use the arrow keys to highlight the ADD/DELETE command at the bottom of the A TM Connection Setup screen. 2. Press ENTER, the Add/Delete Entry screen[...]

The Add/Delete Entry Screen HSIM-A6DP User’ s Guide 3-13 Encapsulation T ype (T oggle) This field displays the type of data encapsulation that the HSIM-A6DP will use to perform LAN to A TM translation. This field toggles between the follo wing options: • VC Mux 802.3 Bridged - VC Based Multiplexing for Bridged Protocols as defined by the IET[...]

Chapter 3: Local Management 3-14 HSIM-A6DP User’ s Guide 3.7.3 Modifying an Entry (PVC) T o modify an existing entry (PVC), perform the following steps: 1. Use the arrow keys to highlight the VPI field, and enter the new VPI value. 2. Use the arrow keys to highlight the VCI field and enter the new VCI value; acceptable values are 32 through 1020.[...]

The A TM Redundancy Configuration Screen HSIM-A6DP User’ s Guide 3-15 3.8 THE A TM REDUNDANCY CONFIGURATION SCREEN T o access the A TM Redundancy Configuration screen from the A TM screen, perform the follo wing steps: 1. Use the arrow keys to highlight the APIM REDUNDANCY menu item from the ATM screen. 2. Press ENTER. The ATM Redundancy Config[...]

Chapter 3: Local Management 3-16 HSIM-A6DP User’ s Guide 3.8.1 A TM Redundancy Configuration Screen Fields The A TM Redundancy Configuration screen allo ws the user to perform the follo wing tasks: • T o enable or disable the redundancy feature of the HSIM-A6DP. • T o set which port (APIM) is the primary port of the HSIM-A6DP. • T o con?[...]

The A TM Redundancy Configuration Screen HSIM-A6DP User’ s Guide 3-17 Active P or t (Read-Only) This field displays which APIM is currently acting as the acti ve port for the HSIM-A6DP. The Acti ve port field displays 1 or 2. Activation of redundant port (T oggle) This field allo ws the user to configure ho w the HSIM-A6DP will acti v ate th[...]

Chapter 3: Local Management 3-18 HSIM-A6DP User’ s Guide TEST PORTS NO W (Command) This command, when performed, instructs the HSIM-A6DP to perform an APIM redundancy test immediately . When the test is completed, the results are displayed in the Results of pre vious test field. RESET T O F ACT OR Y DEF A UL TS (Command) This command, when perfo[...]

The A TM Redundancy Configuration Screen HSIM-A6DP User’ s Guide 3-19 3. Use the arrow keys to highlight the SAVE command at the bottom of the screen and press ENTER. The changes are saved to memory. 3.8.5 Setting the Activation of Redundant P ort Field T o set the Activ ation of redundant port field (automatic or manual), perform the follo win[...]

Chapter 3: Local Management 3-20 HSIM-A6DP User’ s Guide 3.8.7 Setting the P eriodic T est Status Field T o enable or disable the Periodic test status feature, perform the following steps: 1. Use the arrow keys to highlight the Periodic test status field. 2. Press the SPACE bar to toggle between the choices until the desired mode displays ( [Enab[...]

The A TM Redundancy Configuration Screen HSIM-A6DP User’ s Guide 3-21 3.8.9 Using the TEST PORTS NO W Command T o force the HSIM-A6DP to perform a redundancy test immediately , perform the follo wing steps: 1. Use the arrow keys to highlight the TEST PORTS NOW command. 2. Press ENTER. The HSIM-A6DP performs the redundancy test, and displays the [...]

Chapter 3: Local Management 3-22 HSIM-A6DP User’ s Guide 3.9 THE A TM LEC SCREEN T o access the A TM LEC screen from the A TM screen, perform the follo wing steps: 1. Use the arrow keys to highlight the LAN EMULATION CLIENTS menu item. 2. Press ENTER. The ATM LEC screen, Figure 3-7 , displays. Figure 3-7 The A TM LEC Screen A TM LEC Screens Devic[...]

The A TM LEC Screen HSIM-A6DP User’ s Guide 3-23 3.9.1 A TM LEC Screen Fields The A TM LEC screen contains four menu items that open Local Management screens used to create, maintain, and monitor LAN Emulation Clients (LECs). It also allo ws the user to search the ARP cache for specific MA C addresses. The follo wing list explains each of the me[...]

Chapter 3: Local Management 3-24 HSIM-A6DP User’ s Guide 3.10 THE A TM LEC T AB LE SCREEN T o access the A TM LEC T able screen from the A TM LEC screen, perform the follo wing steps: 1. Use the arrow keys to highlight the LEC TABLE menu item on the ATM LEC screen. 2. Press ENTER. The ATM LEC Table screen, Figure 3-8 , displays. Figure 3-8 The A [...]

The A TM LEC T able Screen HSIM-A6DP User’ s Guide 3-25 3.10.1 A TM LEC T ab le Screen Fields The A TM LEC T able screen is a read-only screen that allows the user to vie w the status of all LECs currently configured on the HSIM-A6DP. The follo wing list explains each of the A TM LEC T able screen fields: IF (Read-Only) This field displays the[...]

Chapter 3: Local Management 3-26 HSIM-A6DP User’ s Guide initialRegistration - The initialRegistration phase is used by the LEC to confirm that its MA C Address(es) are unique before becoming fully operational on the network. busConnect - While in the b usConnect phase, the LEC connects to the Broadcast and Unkno wn server (B US). At the end of [...]

The LEC Administration Screen HSIM-A6DP User’ s Guide 3-27 3.11 THE LEC ADMINISTRATION SCREEN T o access the LEC Administration screen from the A TM screen, perform the follo wing steps: 1. Use the arrow keys to highlight the LEC ADMINISTRATION menu item from the ATM screen. 2. Press ENTER; the LEC Administration screen, Figure 3-9 , displays. Fi[...]

Chapter 3: Local Management 3-28 HSIM-A6DP User’ s Guide 3.11.1 LEC Administration Screen Fields The LEC Administration screen allo ws the user to add/modify or delete LAN Emulation Clients (LECs). Ne w LECs can be configured by the user , or this function can be performed automatically by the HSIM-A6DP . The follo wing list explains each of the[...]

The LEC Administration Screen HSIM-A6DP User’ s Guide 3-29 LAN T ype (Read-Only) This field displays the type of ELAN that this LEC joins. This field is read-only and displays [802.3]. This is the only type of ELAN currently supported by the HSIM-A6DP . LES A TM Address (Modifiable) This field displays the address of the LAN Emulation Server [...]

Chapter 3: Local Management 3-30 HSIM-A6DP User’ s Guide 3.11.2 Changing the LEC Status (MODIFY MODE Only) T o change the LEC Status, perform the following steps: 1. Use the arro w ke ys to highlight the MODIFY MODE command at the bottom of the screen and press ENTER. 2. Use the arrow keys to highlight the LEC Index field. 3. Enter the Index of t[...]

The LEC Administration Screen HSIM-A6DP User’ s Guide 3-31 5. Use the arrow keys to highlight the LECS ATM Address field. Enter the ATM Address of the LECS. This step is optional, and should be performed only when a specific LECS, out of multiple servers, is desired for this LEC. 6. Use the arrow keys to highlight the ADD LEC command at the botto[...]

Chapter 3: Local Management 3-32 HSIM-A6DP User’ s Guide 8. Enter the LES ATM Address in the field. Ensure that a valid ATM address is used If there is more than one LECS present on the network, and a specific LECS is desired for this LEC, perform the substeps that follow. a. Use the arro w ke ys to highlight the LECS A TM Address field. b. Ente[...]

The LEC Administration Screen HSIM-A6DP User’ s Guide 3-33 6. Use the arrow keys to highlight the SAVE command at the bottom of the screen and press ENTER. The modified LEC is now entered into the HSIM-A6DP LEC Index. 3.11.6 Deleting an Existing LEC T o delete an existing LEC, perform the following steps: 1. Use the arrow keys to highlight the LE[...]

Chapter 3: Local Management 3-34 HSIM-A6DP User’ s Guide 3.12 THE ELAN PROPERTIES SCREEN T o access the ELAN Properties screen from the A TM LEC screen, perform the follo wing steps: 1. Use the arrow keys to highlight the LEC PROPERTIES menu item of the ATM LEC screen. 2. Press ENTER; the ELAN Properties screen, Figure 3-10 , displays. Figure 3-1[...]

The ELAN Properties Screen HSIM-A6DP User’ s Guide 3-35 LEC ID (Read-Only) The LEC ID displays the LAN Emulation Client Identifier assigned to this LEC by the LAN Emulation Server when the LEC w as created. If the LEC ID field reads “0” it signifies that this LEC is not a member of an emulated LAN, and is not connected to a LAN Emulation S[...]

Chapter 3: Local Management 3-36 HSIM-A6DP User’ s Guide LECS A TM ADDR (Read-Only) This field displays the A TM address of the LAN Emulation Configuration Server . If this LEC w as configured manually , this field can be empty . LES A TM ADDR (Read-Only) This field displays the A TM Address of the LAN Emulation Server to which the LEC is co[...]

The LEC ARP Cache Screen HSIM-A6DP User’ s Guide 3-37 PREV (Command) This command lets you scroll to the pre vious screen. T o go to the previous screen use the arro w ke ys to highlight the PREV command and press ENTER. The pre vious ELAN Properties screen displays. 3.13 THE LEC ARP CACHE SCREEN The LEC ARP Cache screen allo ws the user to vie w[...]

Chapter 3: Local Management 3-38 HSIM-A6DP User’ s Guide 3.13.1 LEC ARP CA CHE Screen Fields The follo wing explains each of the LEC ARP Cache screen fields: LEC Index (Modifiab le) This field displays the Index of the LEC to which the information displayed on the screen pertains. T o select a ne w LEC Index, use the arro w ke ys to highlight [...]

The LEC ARP Cache Screen HSIM-A6DP User’ s Guide 3-39 NEXT (Command) This command opens the next series of MA C/A TM Address pairs. T o access the next series of address pairs, highlight the NEXT command by using the arro w ke ys and pressing ENTER. The ne xt series of MA C/A TM address pairs displays. SEARCH (Command) This command opens the LEC [...]

Chapter 3: Local Management 3-40 HSIM-A6DP User’ s Guide 3.14 THE LEC ARP CACHE SEAR CH SCREEN The LEC ARP Cache screen allo ws the user to search the HSIM-A6DP LEC ARP Cache for a specific MA C Address. If a match is found, the screen will display the A TM Address of the LEC to which the MA C Address is bound, the ELAN name to which the LEC bel[...]

The LEC ARP Cache Sear ch Screen HSIM-A6DP User’ s Guide 3-41 3.14.1 LEC ARP Cache Sear ch Screen Fields The follo wing explains each of the LEC ARP Cache Search screen fields: MA C Address (Modifiable) This field is used to enter the MA C Address for which you wish to search. LEC Index (Modifiab le) This field is used to select the LEC Inde[...]

Chapter 3: Local Management 3-42 HSIM-A6DP User’ s Guide When the search is completed, the follo wing information displays: Figure 3-13 LEC ARP Cache Sear ch Results The follo wing describes the read-only results that display after a successful LEC ARP Cache search: MA C Address (Read-Only) This field displays the MA C address for which the sear[...]

The LEC ARP Cache Sear ch Screen HSIM-A6DP User’ s Guide 3-43 ELAN Name (Read-Only) This field displays the name of the ELAN to which this LEC belongs. VPI, VCI (Read-Only) This field displays the VPI and VCI that the MA C address is currently using. IF (Read-Only) This field displays the MIB-II interface that the associated MA C address is us[...]

Chapter 3: Local Management 3-44 HSIM-A6DP User’ s Guide 3.15 THE SIGNALLING SCREEN T o access the Signalling screen from the A TM screen, perform the follo wing steps: 1. Use the arrow keys to highlight the SIGNALLING menu item of the ATM Screen. 2. Press ENTER; the Signalling screen, Figure 3-14 , displays. Figure 3-14 The Signalling Screen ILM[...]

The Signalling Screen HSIM-A6DP User’ s Guide 3-45 3.15.1 Signaling Screen Fields The Signaling screen allo ws the user to set the parameters for all SVCs, to vie w the Interim Local Management Interface (ILMI) Physical Address, vie w the current version of UNI being used by the HSIM-A6DP , to disable ILMI and UNI, and to restart ILMI and UNI. Th[...]

Chapter 3: Local Management 3-46 HSIM-A6DP User’ s Guide UNI Q93b Status (Read-Only) This is a read-only field that displays the current UNI Q93b status. If the HSIM-A6DP is connected to an A TM network, this field should read “Enabled”. If this field reads “Disabled” UNI did not start up correctly , and some UNI services may not be av[...]

The Signalling Screen HSIM-A6DP User’ s Guide 3-47 3. Use the arrow keys to highlight the UNI Version field. 4. Press the SPACE bar to toggle between the options until the desired version of UNI displays. 5. Use the arrow keys to highlight the SAVE command located at the bottom of the screen and press ENTER. The changes are saved to memory. 3.15.[...]

Chapter 3: Local Management 3-48 HSIM-A6DP User’ s Guide 3.15.4 Changing the UNI Status T o change the UNI status from the default state of [Enabled] perform the follo wing steps: 1. Use the arrow keys to highlight the UNI Status field. 2. Press the SPACE bar until the option [Disabled] displays. 3. Use the arrow keys to highlight the SAVE comman[...]

The Signalling Screen HSIM-A6DP User’ s Guide 3-49 3.15.7 Setting the UNI V ersion T o set the UNI V ersion manually , perform the follo wing steps: 1. Use the arrow keys to highlight the ILMI Status field. 2. Press the SPACE bar until the option [Enabled] displays. 3. Use the arrow keys to highlight the UNI Version field. 4. Press the SPACE bar [...]

Chapter 3: Local Management 3-50 HSIM-A6DP User’ s Guide 3.16 THE DISCOVERY ELAN SETUP SCREEN T o access the Discovery ELAN Setup screen from the A TM screen, perform the follo wing steps: 1. Use the arrow keys to highlight the DISCOVERY ELAN SETUP menu item of the ATM Screen. 2. Press ENTER. The ATM Discov ery ELAN Setup screen, Figure 3-14 , di[...]

The Discovery ELAN Setup Screen HSIM-A6DP User’ s Guide 3-51 3.16.1 A TM Discovery ELAN Setup Screen Fields The A TM Discovery ELAN Setup screen is used only when the host de vice is configured to operate as a SecureFast switch. Upon first initialization, the HSIM-A6DP attempts to contact any other HSIM-A6DPs present on the SecureFast netw ork.[...]

Chapter 3: Local Management 3-52 HSIM-A6DP User’ s Guide ELAN Name (Modifiable) This field is used to enter the name of the discov ery ELAN that the HSIM-A6DP will join, when the discov ery ELAN becomes enabled. Mode (T oggle) This field toggles between “Master” and “Slav e”. This field currently does not hav e any effect on the disco[...]

The Discovery ELAN Setup Screen HSIM-A6DP User’ s Guide 3-53 3. Use the arrow keys to highlight the Status field. 4. Press the SPACE bar until the desired mode displays ( Enabled or Disabled ). 5. Use the arrow keys to highlight the SAVE command at the bottom of the screen. 6. Press ENTER, the changes are saved to memory. NO TE If you do not w an[...]

Chapter 3: Local Management 3-54 HSIM-A6DP User’ s Guide 3.17 USING THE BANDWIDTH ALLOCATION MODE FEATURE The HSIM-A6DP provides a feature that allo ws the user to create PVCs, and configure each PVC to be guaranteed a set amount of bandwidth, up to the amount of bandwidth that the APIM provides. For e xample, an HSIM-A6DP with an APIM-22 instal[...]

Enabling the Band width Allocation Mode Feature HSIM-A6DP User’ s Guide 3-55 Figure 3-16 The A TM Connection Screen 3. Use the arrow keys to highlight the Bandwidth Allocation Mode field. 4. Press the SPACE bar until [ON] displays. 5. Use the arrow keys to highlight the SAVE command at the bottom of the screen. 6. Press ENTER. The Bandwidth Alloc[...]

Chapter 3: Local Management 3-56 HSIM-A6DP User’ s Guide Figure 3-17 The Bandwidth Allocation Mode Warning Screen 7. Use the arrows keys to highlight the YES command at the bottom of the screen. 8. Press ENTER, the Bandwidth Allocation Mode becomes operational, and all previously configured LECs, PVCs, and SVCs are deleted. ! CA UTION Do not perf[...]

Creating PVCs with the Bandwidth Allocation Mode Enab led HSIM-A6DP User’ s Guide 3-57 3.19 CREATING PVCS WITH THE BANDWIDTH ALLOCATION MODE ENABLED After the Bandwidth Allocation Mode has been enabled and sav ed, Local Management returns the user to the A TM Connections screen; refer to Figure 3-16 . T o create PVCs using the Bandwidth Allocatio[...]

Chapter 3: Local Management 3-58 HSIM-A6DP User’ s Guide 3.19.1 A TM Connection Setup Screen Fields The A TM Connection Setup screen allows the user to vie w the current configured virtual connections (PVCs only) on the HSIM-A6DP . This screen also allo ws the user to access the A TM Add/Delete Entry screen, which is used to create, modify , or [...]

Creating PVCs with the Bandwidth Allocation Mode Enab led HSIM-A6DP User’ s Guide 3-59 Encapsulation T ype (Read-Only) This field displays the type of Encapsulation being used to switch Ethernet frames to A TM cells. The two possible options for this field are as follo ws: • VC Mux 802.3 Bridged - VC Based Multiplexing for Bridged Protocols a[...]

Chapter 3: Local Management 3-60 HSIM-A6DP User’ s Guide 3.20 THE ADD/DELETE ENTRY SCREEN T o access the Add/Delete Entry screen from the A TM Connection Setup screen perform the follo wing steps: 1. Use the arrow keys to highlight the ADD/DELETE command at the bottom of the A TM Connection Setup screen. 2. Press ENTER, the Add/Delete Entry scree[...]

The Add/Delete Entry Screen HSIM-A6DP User’ s Guide 3-61 VPI (Modifiable) This field is used to enter the V irtual Path Identifier of the PVC. The av ailable range for this field is 0 or 1, with a default v alue of 0. VCI (Modifiable) This field is used to enter the V irtual Channel Identifier of the PVC. The av ailable range for this fie[...]

Chapter 3: Local Management 3-62 HSIM-A6DP User’ s Guide DELETE (Command) This command appears only if a v alid VCI has been entered in the VCI field of the Add/Delete Entry screen. This command deletes the PVC from the HSIM-A6DP connection table. 3.20.2 Adding an Entry (PVC) T o add an entry (PVC), perform the following steps: 1. Use the arrow [...]

The Add/Delete Entry Screen HSIM-A6DP User’ s Guide 3-63 3.20.3 Modifying an Entry (PVC) T o modify an existing entry (PVC), perform the following steps: 1. Use the arrow keys to highlight the IF field and enter the IF value that you want to change. 2. Use the arrow keys to highlight the VPI field and enter the VPI value that you want to change. [...]

Chapter 3: Local Management 3-64 HSIM-A6DP User’ s Guide 3.20.4 Deleting an Entry (PVC) T o delete an entry (PVC), perform the following steps: 1. Use the arrow keys to highlight the VPI field and enter the VPI of the PVC that you want to delete. 2. Use the arrow keys to highlight the VCI field and enter the VCI of the PVC that you want to delete[...]

HSIM-A6DP User’ s Guide 4-1 CHAPTER 4 LANVIEW LEDs This chapter describes ho w to use the LANVIEW LEDs to monitor HSIM status and diagnose HSIM problems. Figure 4-1 sho ws the location of the LANVIEW LEDs (T ransmit, Receive, STS and LNK). 4.1 HSIM-A6DP LEDs Refer to T able 4-1 and T able 4-2 for a description of HSIM and APIM LEDs. Figure 4-1 Th[...]

Chapter 4: LANVIEW LEDs 4-2 HSIM-A6DP User’ s Guide T able 4-1 HSIM LEDs T able 4-2 APIM LEDs LED Color Definition TX (T ransmit) Green ( Flashing ) Cells being transmitted. RX (Receive) Green ( Flashing ) Cells being received. LED Color Definition LNK (Link) Green ( Solid ) Off Hav e link. No link. STS (Status) Green ( Solid ) APIM OK. Red ( S[...]

HSIM-A6DP User’ s Guide A-1 APPENDIX A APIM SPECIFICATIONS This appendix provides specifications for Cabletron Systems A TM Port Interface Modules (APIMs). A.1 APIM-11 SPECIFICATIONS Physical Interface: T AXI Media T ype: Multimode Fiber Data Rate: 100 Mbps Connector T ype: SC T ransmit Power: -14db to -18.5db Recei ve Sensiti vity: -14db to -32[...]

Appendix A: APIM Specifications A-2 HSIM-A6DP User’ s Guide A.2 APIM-21 SPECIFICATIONS Physical Interface: OC3 Media T ype: Multimode Fiber Data Rate: 155 Mbps Connector T ype: SC T ransmit Power: -14db to -18.5db Recei ve Sensiti vity: -14db to -32.5db Loss Budget: -14db to -18.5db W avelength: 1270 nm to 1380 nm T ypical Link Distance: 2 km Fi[...]

APIM-29 Specifications HSIM-A6DP User’ s Guide A-3 A.3 APIM-29 SPECIFICATIONS Physical Interface: OC3 Media T ype: Single Mode Fiber Data Rate: 155 Mbps Connector T ype: SC T ransmit Power: -8db to -14db Recei ve Sensiti vity: -6db to -32.5db Loss Budget: -8db to -24.5db W avelength: 1261 nm to 1360 nm T ypical Link Distance: 25 km Figure A-3 Th[...]

Appendix A: APIM Specifications A-4 HSIM-A6DP User’ s Guide A.4 APIM-29LR SPECIFICATIONS Physical Interface: OC3 Media T ype: Single Mode Fiber Data Rate: 155 Mbps Connector T ype: SC T ransmit Power: 0db to -5db Recei ve Sensiti vity: -31db Loss Budget: -26db to -31db W avelength: 1280 nm to 1335 nm T ypical Link Distance: 60 km Figure A-4 The [...]

APIM-22 Specifications HSIM-A6DP User’ s Guide A-5 A.5 APIM-22 SPECIFICATIONS Physical Interface: STS3 Media T ype: Cate gory 5 Unshielded T wisted Pair Data Rate: 155 Mbps Connector T ype: RJ45 T ypical Link Distance: 100 Meters The APIM-22R is considered an A TM User Device and therefore has a dif ferent signal pin assignment than the A TM Net[...]

Appendix A: APIM Specifications A-6 HSIM-A6DP User’ s Guide A.6 APIM-67 SPECIFICATIONS Physical Interface: DS3 Media T ype: 75 Ohm Coaxial Cable Data Rate: 45 Mbps Connector T ype: BNC T ypical Link Distance: 136 Meters The APIM-67 conforms to the electrical characteristics specified by ANSI T1.404-1989 Carrier-to-Customer Installation-DS3 Meta[...]

APIM-67 Specifications HSIM-A6DP User’ s Guide A-7 Figure A-6 APIM-67R Default Jumper Settings Figure A-7 The APIM-67 RECEIVE CHANNEL JUMPER (GROUNDED) TRANSMIT CHANNEL JUMPER (NOT GROUNDED) 142910 R[...]

Appendix A: APIM Specifications A-8 HSIM-A6DP User’ s Guide[...]