Omnitron Systems Technology 2FXM2 manuale d’uso

iConverter ® 2FXM2 Media Converter and Network Interface Device ST ANDALONE AND PLUG-IN MODULE USER MANUAL Release 3.4[...]

Page 2 T able of Contents 1.0 Overview .................................................................................................................... 3 1.1 General Description .................................................................................................... 3 1.1.1 Advanced Features .........................................[...]

1.0 OVERVIEW This document describes the installation and configuration of the iConverter 2FXM2 standalone Network Interface Device and plug-in modules. The dif ference between the module types are indicated using the following legend throughout this User Manual: - Plug-In PI - S t andalone SA 1.1 GENERAL DESCRIPTION The Omnitron iConverter ® 2FXM[...]

2.0 PORT STRUCTURE 2.1 OVERVIEW The front panel of the 2FXM2 provides access to the management (serial console) and fiber ports. T h e SFP fiber ports support 100BASE-FX transceivers. The plug-in module features two additional Ethernet ports for connectivity via the chassis backplane. 2.1.1 Management Port PI SA The 2FXM2 features a Serial RS-232 C[...]

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Switch 1 Switch 8 Left Switch 1 Switch 8 Bank 2 Bank 1 Right DIP-switch Locations 3.2.1 Board-Mounted Bank 1 Settings PI SA DIP-switch Bank 1 is available on both the plug-in and standalone modules. The table indicates the position of the switch; Left/Down or Right/Up. As indicated in the DIP-switch location diagram, Left and Right refers to the pl[...]

NOTE: DIP-switches marked Reserved must be kept in the Left (factory default) position. 3.2.1.5 SW5 - Fiber Port 2 Full/Half Duplex “FDX/HDX” When the DIP-switch is in the Full Duplex “FDX” position (factory default), the fiber port facilitates a connection that supports Full-Duplex operation. Setting this DIP-switch to Half-Duplex “HDX?[...]

3.2.2 Board-Mounted Bank 2 Settings PI DIP-switch Bank 2 is only available on the plug-in module. Swit ch Lef t ( Factor y Defaul t ) Right SW1 A - D S: Bac kpl an e Por t A D isab led A- E N : Port A E nabl ed SW 2 B- DS: Bac kpl an e Por t B D isab led B-E N : Port B E nabl ed SW3 Res erved R ese rved SW4 M/ SL: Mas te r/S la ve A uto-S e le ct S[...]

3.3 INST ALLING PLUG-IN MODULES AND CONNECTING CABLES PI a. Carefully slide the module into an open slot in the chassis. Align the module with the installation guides and ensure that the module is firmly seated against the backplane. Secure the module by fastening the front panel thumbscrew (push in and turn clockwise to tighten) to the chassis fro[...]

3.4 CONFIGURE THE MODULE VIA COMMAND LINE INTERF ACE PI SA T o configure, attach the 2FXM2 to a DB-9 serial (RS-232) equipped computer with terminal emulation software such as HyperT erminal. The 2FXM2 Serial Console Port (DCE) is a mini DIN-6 female connector which can be changed to a DB-9 connector with the included adapter (Part #8082-0). Attach[...]

The Management Options screen will be displayed. PI SA Management Options iConverter, Serial Agent Network Management 1: Chassis and Module Management 2: Set Module Identifier Management Module Preferences 3: IP and Control Preferences 4: SNMP Preferences 5: Abandon Preference Changes 6: Save Preference Changes 7: Restore to Factory Defaults 8: Res[...]

3.4.1 Setting IP and Control Preferences An IP address is required for the SNMP manager to address the 2FXM2. The factory default setting is 192.168.1.220. The IP address can be configured manually or automatically as a DHCP client. 3.4.1.1 Setting IP Parameters Manually T o manually configure the IP address and control parameters, select 3 from th[...]

PI SA Management Options iConverter, Serial Agent Network Management 1: Chassis and Module Management 2: Set Module Identifier Management Module Preferences 3: IP and Control Preferences 4: SNMP Preferences 5: Abandon Preference Changes 6: Save Preference Changes 7: Restore to Factory Defaults 8: Restart Management Module 9: Other Networking Featur[...]

PI SA IP and Control Preferences Screen iConverter, Serial Agent 1: Set IP 192.168.1.220 2: Set Subnet Mask 255.255.255.0 3: Set Gateway 192.168.1.1 4: Chassis Number 1 5: Chassis Name (also sysName) 2FXM2 6: Enable/Disable TELNET Enabled 7: Enable/Disable FTP Disabled 8: Enable/Disable Soft Switch Reload Disabled 9: TELNET Password ***** 10: FTP P[...]

PI SA IP and Control Preferences Screen iConverter, Serial Agent 1: Set IP 192.168.1.220 2: Set Subnet Mask 255.255.255.0 3: Set Gateway 192.168.1.1 4: Chassis Number 1 5: Chassis Name (also sysName) 2FXM2 6: Enable/Disable TELNET Enabled 7: Enable/Disable FTP Disabled 8: Enable/Disable Soft Switch Reload Disabled 9: TELNET Password ***** 10: FTP P[...]

PI SA SNMP Preferences Screen iConverter, Serial Agent Chassis Number = 1 SNMP Engine ID 80001CAE03000687003B19 1: sysContact Omnitron (949) 250-6510 2: sysLocation Irvine, CA USA 3: SNMP Writes Enabled SNMP v1/v2c ------------------------------------------------------------------- 4: Read Community ***** 5: Write Community ***** 6: Agent Enabled S[...]

authNoPriv provides authentication based on the HMAC-MD5 algorithm and authPriv provides DES 56-bit encryption based on the HMAC-MD5 algorithm. T o set User 1 security , select 10 at the SNMP Preferences screen, press < ENTER > and then follow the screen prompts. T o set the User 2 security , select 13 at the SNMP Preferences screen, press &l[...]

Page 18 3.4.3 Enabling/Disabling Soft-switch Reload The Soft-switch Reload function controls the configurations of the 2FXM2 and other iConverter modules managed by the 2FXM2 following a power up. When the Soft-switch Reload is disabled, the configurations of the 2FXM2 and the other managed modules (non-management modules) following a return of pow[...]

3.4.4 Access the 2FXM2 Remotely Remote access to the 2FXM2 is provided via SNMP , T elnet, FTP or an external serial modem connected to the Serial Console Port. 3.4.4.1 Accessing the 2FXM2 via NetOutlook (SNMP) The 2FXM2 module can be remotely accessed by SNMP-client software such as Omnitron’ s NetOutlook SNMP Management Software or third-party [...]

Page 20 PI SA IP and Control Preferences Screen iConverter, Serial Agent 1: Set IP 192.168.1.220 2: Set Subnet Mask 255.255.255.0 3: Set Gateway 192.168.1.1 4: Chassis Number 1 5: Chassis Name (also sysName) 2FXM2 6: Enable/Disable TELNET Enabled 7: Enable/Disable FTP Disabled 8: Enable/Disable Soft Switch Reload Disabled 9: TELNET Password ***** 1[...]

When the upload is complete, the 2FXM2 displays the update status and then automatically restarts with the newly loaded firmware. 3.4.4.4 Up dating the 2FXM2 Firmware via FTP Using an FTP application, upload the new firmware into the FTP root directory of the 2FXM2. When the file transfer is complete, the 2FXM2 verifies the file and then automatica[...]

4.0 DET AILED MODULE CONFIGURA TION PI SA 4.1 OVERVIEW The 2FXM2 has module parameters that require configuration depending on the application. The Module configuration screen is accessible by selecting the module slot number from the Chassis V iew screen. T o access the Module configuration menu, select 1 at the Management Options screen, press &l[...]

By selecting Chassis Number 1, from the Chassis Selection screen, the Chassis V iew screen will be displayed. PI Chassis View 19 Slot iConverter, Serial Agent Chassis Number = 1 Slot Model Type | Slot Model Type 1 8000-0 NMM | 16 N/A 2 8903-1 10/100M | 17 N/A 3 8911-1 10/100M | 18 N/A 4 N / A | 1 9 N / A 5 8959N-0 2FXM2 | 20 N/A 6 N/A | 21 8200-9 P[...]

From the Chassis V iew menu, select the desired module (select 1 or 5 ), press < ENTER >. The Module configuration screen will be displayed. PI Module - iConverter 2FXM2 iConverter, Serial Agent Identifier - Chassis Number = 1 Switch ON condition OFF condition H/W Actual Slot Number = 11 1: Pause Enabled Pause Disabled Off Off Model Number = [...]

4.2 MODULE MANAGEMENT MODE From the Module configuration screen, the management mode can be changed. Select option 18 to change the mode. The management mode options will be displayed. PI Module - iConverter 2FXM2 iConverter, Serial Agent Identifier - Chassis Number = 1 Switch ON condition OFF condition H/W Actual Slot Number = 11 1: Pause Enabled [...]

4.3 PORT CONFIGURA TION The Port configuration screen provides access to the port level configuration parameters, such as, Port Access, Bandwidth Control, L2CP Control, SFP information, 802.3ah, Port VLANs, T agged VLANs and cNode Loopback. T o access the Port configuration screen, select C from the Module configuration screen and press <ENTER&g[...]

4.3.1 Port Access The Port Access option allows the ports to be disabled/enabled while maintaining the port configuration and network link T o configure Port Access, select option 11 for the Port 1 and option 12 for the Port 2 from the Port configuration screen. 4.3.2 Bandwidth Control The 2FXM2 Bandwidth Control is accessed by selecting option 8 a[...]

T o change the ingress rate of the Port 1, select option 1 . Change Fiber CIR (range 64 to 100000)> 142 T o change the ingress rate of the Port 2, select option 6 . Change Port 2 CIR (range 64 to 100000)> 100000 T o change the egress rate, select option 4 for Port 1 or option 9 for the Port 2. The egress rates are displayed. Select the desire[...]

4.3.4 SFP Information The 2FXM2 module will provide general and specific information on the SFP . This information is best viewed with SNMP management software. The following is the information available: 4.3.4.1 SFP A0 Information Display This section displays fixed SFP Module information for the following areas. • Identifier V alues • Extende[...]

SFP information can be obtained by selecting option 7 from the Port configuration screen. PI SA SFP Information - iConverter 2FXM2 iConverter, Serial Agent Identifier - Chassis Number = 1 Slot Number = 1 Model Number = 8959N-0 Port = 1 Address A0 Page Contents =================================================== 00: 03 04 07 00 10 02 00 00 00 00 00 [...]

OAM functions. • 802.3ah OAM Mode - The 802.3ah OAM Mode sets the selected port to “Passive” or “Active” configuration mode. In “Passive” mode the port cannot initiate Discovery , send V ariable Requests or initiate Loopback Mode. It can observe and report only the port status of its 802.3ah enabled remote partner . An “Active” po[...]

ports. If “Forward” is displayed, the remote partner is forwarding non-OAMPDUs to the lower sublayer . If “Discard”, the remote partner is discarding non-OAMPDUs network frames. If “Unknown”, the Multiplexer state of the remote partner is indeterminate. • Parser Action - Indicates the Parser Action state (“Discard”, “Forward”,[...]

4.3.6 802.3ah Event s 802.3ah events can be accessed by selecting options 6 from the Port configuration screen. PI SA 802.3ah Event - iConverter 2FXM2 iConverter, Serial Agent Identifier - Chassis Number = 1 Slot Number = 1 Model Number = 8959N-0 Port 1 1: Symbol Period Window 0 second < 0 symbols> 2: Symbol Period Threshold 0 symbols 3: Fram[...]

4.3.7 Port VLAN The flow of data on the module is controlled by configuring the Port VLAN settings. The block diagram illustrates the flow of both the management traffic and the data traf fic for a plug-in module (standalone modules do not have backplane access). The data traffic is controlled by a switch matrix which provides complete control of t[...]

Port VLAN is access by selecting options 13 - 22 or 13 - 15 depending on the module type; plug-in or standalone. PI Module - iConverter 2FXM2 iConverter, Serial Agent Identifier - Chassis Number = 1 Port Access Control Setup Slot Number = 1 ---------------------------------- Model Number = 8959N-0 11: Port 1 Enable On 12: Port 2 Enable On Feature S[...]

4.3.8 T agged VLAN The 2FXM2 supports the IEEE 802.1Q tag VLAN packet tagging and un-tagging and the 802.1p Quality of Service priority standards. The following parameters are configured for each port: 4.3.8.1 Port Priority (PRI) This (IEEE 802.1p based) user-specified value of 0 through 7 can be assigned as a QoS priority level ( 0 being lowest an[...]

T agged VLAN is accessed by selecting option 2 from the Port configuration screen. The T ag VLAN Control screen will be displayed. PI Tag VLAN Control - iConverter 2FXM2 iConverter, Serial Agent Identifier - Chassis Number = 1 Slot Number = 1 Model Number = 8959N-0 Port 1 1: Port Priority (PRI) 0 BP B 16: Port Priority (PRI) 0 2: PVID (Port VLAN ID[...]

4.3.9 VLAN Membership T able The VLAN Membership T able lists the permitted VLAN ID (VID) for each egress port on the module. Only packets that are assigned a VID value that matches one of the egress port’ s VID memberships are allowed to egress through the port. When the Ingress Security is set to High for a specific port, the membership table i[...]

Initially the table is empty . T o configure the ports with VLAN IDs, select option (a) from the VLAN Membership configuration screen. PI Membership Entry - iConverter 2FXM2 iConverter, Serial Agent Identifier - Chassis Number = 1 Slot Number = 1 Model Number = 8959N-0 VLAN Table Membership Entry 1 ------------------------------ 1: VLAN ID 2 2: Por[...]

T o add a VLAN ID to the membership table, select option 1 and enter the ID #. T o associate the VLAN ID to a port, select the appropriate port option ( 2 - 6 ). PI Membership Entry - iConverter 2FXM2 iConverter, Serial Agent Identifier - Chassis Number = 1 Slot Number = 1 Model Number = 8959N-0 VLAN Table Membership Entry 1 -----------------------[...]

Once all the VLAN IDs have been assigned, select option 7 or 5 to save the entries. PI VLAN Membership - iConverter 2FXM2 iConverter, Serial Agent Identifier - Chassis Number = 1 Slot Number = 1 Model Number = 8959N-0 VLAN ID (VID) Port 1 Port 2 BP A BP B Mngmnt 1: 100 Yes No No No No Add new entry (a), Delete entry (d), Edit entry (e), Clear table[...]

4.3.1 1 Port St atistics The 2FXM2 module provides port statistics on both Port 1 and Port 2. The Port Statistics can be viewed by selecting option P from the Module configuration screen. PI Module - iConverter 2FXM2 iConverter, Serial Agent Identifier - Chassis Number = 1 Switch ON condition OFF condition H/W Actual Slot Number = 11 1: Pause Enabl[...]

5.0 2FXM2 SPECIFICA TIONS Plug-i n Module Standal on e T ab let op S tandalone W all -Mount Desc ri pt i on 10 0B A S E -FX Fi be r t o 10 0B A S E -FX Fi b er Co n v erter an d Net work I n terf ace D evice Pr otoc ol s 100BASE-FX w i th 2048 by t es m ax . f ra me siz e Cable T ypes Fiber M u lt imode : 50 /125 , 62. 5/ 125, 100/ 140 u m , Si ngl[...]

6.0 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE 6.1 OVERVIEW The 2FXM2 module has several LED indicators available to assist in the determination of problems. Refer to Section 3.5, V erify Operation, for LED definitions. 6.1.1 Power Issues Problem: The Power LED does not illuminate after installation is complete or no LED indicators ar e ON Possible Causes: A. For stand[...]

7. 0 WARRANTY This product is warranted to the original purchaser against defects in material and workmanship for a period of TWO YEARS from the date of shipment. A LIFETIME warranty may be obtained by the original purchaser by REGISTERING this product with Omnitron within 90 days from the date of shipment. T O REGISTER, COMPLETE AND MAIL OR F AX T[...]